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Anti money laundering, Arrotino (SKS365) at AML EXPO: “The operators of public gaming are the first guardians of legality against criminal infiltrations”

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Attending the Expo also Prof. Razzante, President of the Italian Association of Anti Money Laundering Managers and VP of SKS365 supervisory body: “Gaming attracts criminality just as public procurements, housing and garbage management, but the prejudice on its ‘morality’ hurts the system.”

A second appointment for AML EXPO – this time in Milan – where specialists and Gaming professionals have gathered to refer on the state of the art of the sector, its technological achievements (both digital and normative), against money laundering, issue at the center of the debate organized by White List Warranty and Acuris Risk Intelligence.

After attending last May in Rome, Antonio Arrotino, AML Manager and MLRO of SKS365, has rekindled the issues concerning the risks of organized crime infiltrations in the gaming sector, underlining how operators must aim at a conjunct and shared operations in order to reduce the vulnerability of the system.

“Organized crime looks at the gaming sector as a profitable opportunity and for this reason tries to unduly enter the segment by methods that range from extortion to the creation of actual parallel networks, from the alteration of slot machines to the manipulation of sport events (match fixing) – stated Arrotino, which is also Responsible for the games segment at the Italian Association of Anti Money Laundering Managers – Moreover, if we also add individual offences (frauds, theft of sensible data, etc..) and understand that this is a billion Euro “market”, precisely 105 in 2018, the extension of this risk is under the eyes of all.”

If users and, in general, consumers are the first victims – often unaware – of these mechanisms, the legal industry is strongly exposed and damaged not only economically, but also in the image and perception of security. The latest advances in technology and regulation, combined with a renewed awareness that is becoming increasingly present in the sector, put in each operator’s hand a valuable opportunity to become the first guardian of legality. Here, the key words are: prevention, collaboration and control.

“We need cohesion among all actors involved. We need to share the same commitment against illegality, not just as a simple daily routine but as an ethical mission and responsibility at all levels: inside and outside companies, on and offline, towards customers and alongside the institutions – continued Arrotino – Anti-money laundering facilities are valid as control and protection systems, but behind these devices are people: specialists, officials and experienced professionals. The first step is to fill the gray areas, defend the boundaries of legality and make common front against an enemy now increasingly prepared and – therefore – extremely dangerous.”

The numbers presented go precisely in the direction expressed by Arrotino: “The SOS, or Reports of Suspicious Operations (‘Segnalazioni di Operazioni Sospette’ in Italian), are very useful to start financial and, if necessary, investigative actions. In 2017, 2,600 SOSs were filed to the UIF – “Financial Information Unit” (‘Unità Informazioni Finanziarie’) and forwarded by gaming service providers. By comparison, there were 5,067 in 2018 and just in the first half of 2019 we are at over 3,000 (out of a total of 51,201 sent by all the obliged parties). This does not mean that crime has increased, it means that attention has indeed increased, and this bodes well for the year about to end.”

“The system of money laundering prevention and related financing of Italian terrorism is among the best in the world and its authorities are among the most attentive and consulted, especially from European counterparts – quoted Ranieri Razzante, President of the Italian Association of Anti Money Laundering Managers, Professor of anti money laundering Legislation at the University of Bologna and VP of the supervisory body at SKS365, one among the AML EXPO speakers – the history of organized crime infiltrations in the gaming market must be kept out of the rhetoric that necessarily sees the complicity of sector operators with respect to the phenomenon. I can guarantee – adds Razzante – That the studies done so far and the results of concrete investigations give us an obvious fact: the gaming sector attracts organized crime as much as procurement, construction, waste disposal and many others. In this sense, anti-mafia controls planned in Italy are indeed penetrating, but it’s the prejudice about the ‘morality’ and structural stability of this market that really hurts the system. Lastly, it should not be forgotten that the gaming sector is one of the main Italian tax payer entities and that it has state-of-the-art internal control mechanisms, so that in the last year alone, reports of suspicious transactions received by the FIU have doubled compared to 2018, exceeding by far those of the entire sector of the freelancers. For years – concludes Prof. Razzante – I’ve been supporting the urgency of creating a regulatory review that will finally lead to the drafting of a ‘single normative text on games’, since the legislative framework on this delicate subject is still too cumbersome.“


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Boomerang Partners has been included in 3 prestigious industry Awards, which will be presented in January 2026

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Boomerang Partners, a global Affiliate Gambling & Betting Marketing Agency, starts 2026 with participation in the largest industry awards. The company has been included in the shortlists of several prestigious nominations, notably the International Gaming Awards (IGA), European iGaming Awards, and Global Gaming Awards EMEA. Winners will be announced during the iGB and ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibitions, which will take place from January 19 to 21. Boomerang Partners will participate in the event with its booth, 81-L10.

For Boomerang Partners, this marks a record number of nominations that the company has been included in. Here are the awards it’s competing for:

International Gaming Awards:

  • Affiliate Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Charitable Community Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)

European iGaming Awards:

  • Charity Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)
  • Affiliate Company Of The Year
  • Best Live Event Marketing Campaign (Golden Boomerang Awards)

Global Gaming Awards – EMEA 2026:

  • Affiliate Program of the Year

What’s next

Boomerang Partners will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026. The company is approaching this date at the peak of its effectiveness. Its inclusion on shortlists of prestigious awards is a testament to its recognition in the market. Experts have noticed Boomerang’s successes and recognize the contribution the company makes to the industry’s development. It feels strong enough to win most awards and is focused on achieving new milestones on the path to becoming the best sports-focused affiliate program in the world.

Currently, Boomerang Partners has over 3,000 affiliate partners and 13+ brands in its client portfolio. The company is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan, and the second year of collaboration began in the summer of 2025. In 2024 and 2025, it held a global annual tournament for affiliate teams, the Golden Boomerang Awards. In fall 2025, the Golden Boomerang League, its first sports traffic tournament, took place. Boomerang Partners regularly participates in industry events, showcasing its booth and receiving prestigious awards. Over four years, the company has won 10 awards, including in 2025:

  • ‘Unique Gaming Company of the Year’ at the International Gaming Awards 2025
  • ‘Social Media Campaign of the Year’ at the SBC Awards 2025
  • ‘Rising Star in Sports Betting’ (Operator) at the SBC Awards 2025

And Boomerang Partners affiliate team lead, Kristina Shkredova, won the award for Best Affiliate Manager AskGamblers 2025.

How many awards will Boomerang Partners win in January? – Follow the official website and social media of the company, so as not to miss anything.

About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. The agency launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.

The agency’s client portfolio contains 13+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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Boomerang Partners has been included in 3 prestigious industry Awards, which will be presented in January 2026

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Boomerang Partners, a global Affiliate Gambling & Betting Marketing Agency, starts 2026 with participation in the largest industry awards. The company has been included in the shortlists of several prestigious nominations, notably the International Gaming Awards (IGA), European iGaming Awards, and Global Gaming Awards EMEA. Winners will be announced during the iGB and ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibitions, which will take place from January 19 to 21. Boomerang Partners will participate in the event with its booth, 81-L10.

For Boomerang Partners, this marks a record number of nominations that the company has been included in. Here are the awards it’s competing for:

International Gaming Awards:

  • Affiliate Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Charitable Community Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)

European iGaming Awards:

  • Charity Award (Golden Boomerang Awards – Charity)
  • Affiliate Company Of The Year
  • Best Live Event Marketing Campaign (Golden Boomerang Awards)

Global Gaming Awards – EMEA 2026:

  • Affiliate Program of the Year

What’s next

Boomerang Partners will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026. The company is approaching this date at the peak of its effectiveness. Its inclusion on shortlists of prestigious awards is a testament to its recognition in the market. Experts have noticed Boomerang’s successes and recognize the contribution the company makes to the industry’s development. It feels strong enough to win most awards and is focused on achieving new milestones on the path to becoming the best sports-focused affiliate program in the world.

Currently, Boomerang Partners has over 3,000 affiliate partners and 13+ brands in its client portfolio. The company is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan, and the second year of collaboration began in the summer of 2025. In 2024 and 2025, it held a global annual tournament for affiliate teams, the Golden Boomerang Awards. In fall 2025, the Golden Boomerang League, its first sports traffic tournament, took place. Boomerang Partners regularly participates in industry events, showcasing its booth and receiving prestigious awards. Over four years, the company has won 10 awards, including in 2025:

  • ‘Unique Gaming Company of the Year’ at the International Gaming Awards 2025
  • ‘Social Media Campaign of the Year’ at the SBC Awards 2025
  • ‘Rising Star in Sports Betting’ (Operator) at the SBC Awards 2025

And Boomerang Partners affiliate team lead, Kristina Shkredova, won the award for Best Affiliate Manager AskGamblers 2025.

How many awards will Boomerang Partners win in January? – Follow the official website and social media of the company, so as not to miss anything.

About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. The agency launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.

The agency’s client portfolio contains 13+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Yellow Elephant Studios to Expand Multi-Channel Gaming Content Worldwide

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SCCG Management, a global leader in advisory, business development, and strategic partnerships for the gaming industry, announced a strategic global distribution partnership with Yellow Elephant Studios (YES), a rising force in casino, charitable gaming, and iGaming content development.

The partnership brings together SCCG’s expansive global operator network with YES’s rapidly growing portfolio of high-performance digital and land-based gaming content. Known for blending classic casino experiences with modern creative design, YES is redefining player engagement through advanced math models, cutting-edge visual design, and player-centric mechanics engineered for regulated casino markets, charitable gaming systems, and iGaming platforms.

A Studio Built for the Next Generation of Gaming

Yellow Elephant Studios is quickly emerging as one of the most innovative content developers in the sector. Their roadmap spans slot-style experiences, interactive entertainment systems, charitable gaming content, and hybrid formats designed for both digital and physical environments. With deep experience across regulated gaming markets, YES creates content that resonates with diverse player demographics while delivering strong performance for operators.

“Our mission is simple: create unforgettable gaming experiences by fusing imagination, technology, and precision,” said Fernando Di Carlo, CEO of Yellow Elephant Studios. “As the industry evolves, players expect more—more interaction, more personality, more ways to win. We’re building the next generation of games for that audience, and SCCG’s global footprint will help us scale that vision faster than ever.”

Accelerated Global Reach Through SCCG’s Network

By leveraging SCCG’s network of more than 120 partners — including tribal casinos, charitable gaming operators, digital platforms, iGaming operators, and emerging interactive entertainment brands — the partnership will accelerate the reach and market penetration of YES content across the most influential global gaming ecosystems.

“Yellow Elephant Studios brings a powerful creative and technical engine to the global gaming market,” said Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management. “Their ability to innovate across casino, charitable gaming, and iGaming channels makes them a standout studio ready for scale. SCCG is excited to connect them with operators seeking modern, high-engagement content that delivers real performance across both digital and land-based ecosystems.”

The post SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Yellow Elephant Studios to Expand Multi-Channel Gaming Content Worldwide appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry Newsroom.

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