AML IS NO LONGER THE PROBLEM. HOW MATURE OPERATORS ARE TURNING COMPLIANCE INTO A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
The Romanian gambling industry is currently entering a new phase of maturity. After years in which AML compliance was treated primarily as a costly obligation, a shift in perspective is emerging: key operators are beginning to understand that AML is not a brake, but a business accelerator. by Gabriel Mazilu, AML Compliance Consultant This repositioning is not merely conceptual. It is the direct result of growing pressure...
EDITORIAL – When the content says it all
Issue 164 of our magazine features top-quality content and leading experts. A must-read issue that should definitely be read in its entirety, as it offers analyses, data, launches, and presentations covering all areas of the gaming industry—from online operations, new games, AML, and AI agents to serious discussions on the state of the land-based gambling industry—and features a guest of honor in the SPECIAL project: the renowned tax...
A Practical Guide to reduce the risks associated with GDPR non-conformity
Compliance Beyond a Legal Checkbox by Horațiu Grigorescu, CIPP/E, Data Protection & Compliance Specialist In the modern gambling industry, compliance is no longer a back-office obligation — it’s a strategic necessity. Under the strict oversight of the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN), anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), operators must constantly balance data...
Formal Compliance vs. Actual Compliance – the Hidden Vulnerabilities of the Gambling Industry
by Linda Șerbu, Independent Consultant – Conformity Check The gambling industry is at a critical point, with increasing pressure from regulations, public opinion, and technological developments. In this context, compliance can no longer be treated as a mere legal obligation or a set of documents intended to “tick” the requirements of the authorities. The difference between formal compliance and actual compliance is...
Legal and Compliance at MaxBet – Professional Dialogue in a Regulated Environment
We offer you a very interesting interview with Alina Daniela Bajan, Legal Director, and Rodica Tarcea, ESG, AML & GDPR Compliance Director at MAXBET, about the complex relationship between legal and compliance within a gambling company. It makes for a fascinating read, which we recommend you check out below. Casino Inside: In an industry with a complex legislative framework, how do you build a compliance system that is both...
