Vertpaint Studios, acclaimed for its team of industry veterans from Rockstar Games and CI Games, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of multi-million-dollar funding to further drive advancements in breakthrough game development technology and to expand its highly renowned outsourcing services.

This substantial investment will enable the expansion of existing outsourcing services, including premium art and gameplay programming, both of which have earned widespread acclaim. Glowing testimonials from industry leaders, such as Director Jonathan Berube, who referred to the team as ‘The Seal Team of Game Development,’ underscore the exceptional quality of their work.

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The Vertpaint team has already garnered significant attention, thanks to an impressive list of clients, coverage in all major gaming news outlets, and even approaches from competitors regarding acquisition.

CEO James Macleod has further amplified this momentum by stating: “In 2024, we made headlines across the industry. In 2025, we aim to solidify our position as the premier development service available. For studios seeking outsourcing and co-development services, we can now guarantee to beat our competitors both on quality and now on price.”

If you’re interested in learning more about Vertpaint Studios / Vertpaint Games, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

UK trade association Bacta has underlined its unstinting commitment to player protection with the promotion of Simon Bradbury as head of Social Responsibility and Compliance reporting to Bacta Executive Director (Commercial) Robert Gibb.

Describing the development as a reflection of the importance Bacta places on Social Responsibility, Robert Gibb explained: “Simon Bradbury will be responsible for our Social Responsibility and Compliance initiatives. He will deliver these key services to members and ensure that they remain best in class courtesy of a programme of continual review and enhancement.”

He added: “Brad has extensive experience and knowledge in delivering our frontline services as well as a real passion for social responsibility and assisting Bacta members to understand and uphold their compliance requirements and responsibilities in what is a heavily regulated sector.”

Bacta has a long history of supporting responsible gambling and has been at the forefront of initiatives to deliver a safe and enjoyable low stake, low prize gambling entertainment experience. It was one of the first industry bodies to partner with GamCare the pioneering safer gambling charity which was founded by Paul Bellringer OBE in 1997.

The trade association continues to work alongside the community of not-for-profit safer gambling organisations which it hosts on the dedicated Bacta Safer Gambling Hub at its annual EAG Expo.

Bacta’s free to attend SR Exchange is targeted at consumer-facing venue staff, equipping them with the insight, knowledge and confidence to deliver a safer gambling experience in keeping with the organisation’s Social Responsibility Charter. Bacta also helps fund and is a lead participant in the UK Safer Gambling Week consumer awareness event.

RG24seven Virtual Training, the industry-leading and free video-based virtual training system for Tribal and commercial gaming employees, and a BMM Innovation Group company, announced today that the next episode of the TALK 24 webinar will focus on keeping crime out of gambling.

The webinar will be co-hosted by RG24seven and Better Change featuring special guest panelists Frazer McNaughton, Head of Compliance & MLRO at Grace Media, and Ray Wilson, Director at AML Global Solutions.

Wendy Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of RG24seven, said, “The goal of the RG24seven’s TALK 24 Webinar Series is to highlight comprehensive, up-to-date education addressing emerging issues with subject matter experts. We are very pleased to welcome Frazer McNaughton and Ray Wilson to speak and share their knowledge on keeping crime out of gambling from Anti-Money Laundering to compliance.”

Robert Mabbett, Engagement Director at Better Change, added, “I am very pleased to represent Better Change as the co-host of this episode of TALK 24 with RG24seven. Frazer McNaughton is a passionate and principled compliance leader with deep expertise in Safer Gambling, Anti-Money Laundering, and regulatory strategy, while Ray Wilson is an accomplished financial crimes expert with over a decade of experience across multiple sectors. We look forward to diving deeper into their insights to learn how we can continue to keep our industry safe and secure.”

This webinar will serve as a preview for a new set of courses by RG24seven and Better Change for UK gambling employees.

RG24seven and Better Change will co-host the complimentary webinar on April 17, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time.

• The sessions will be held in a live webinar format and designed to be engaging and interactive.
• By the end of the 30-minute webinar, attendees will better understand the importance of keeping crime out of gambling, along with best practices, challenges, and more.
• Registration for the free webinar is now open. Gaming company executives, managers, and other representatives can register at: https://bit.ly/TALK24-webinar

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