Good morning. Compliance questions always return to the table. A confidential compliance report commissioned by Evolution from Spectrum Gaming Group in 2021 found that its products could be accessed through downstream operators in prohibited Asian markets and faulted the supplier’s controls, according to the Financial Times. Evolution rejects the underlying allegations, while Playtech says the report supports key parts of the original investigation. Hokkaido’s business community, meanwhile, is asking the Governor to begin preparing a possible casino resort bid, warning that Japan’s two remaining IR slots may offer the prefecture its final opportunity.
What you need to know
- Evolution’s compliance review found its games accessible in restricted Asian markets through downstream operators.
- Eight Hokkaido business groups are urging the prefecture to begin casino site discussions and prepare for Japan’s 2027 IR application window.
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AGB Intelligence
COMPLIANCE
Evolution-commissioned report flags prohibited Asian market access
A confidential report commissioned by Evolution from Spectrum Gaming Group found that its games were accessed in prohibited markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Disclosed through a court filing by private intelligence firm Black Cube, the report identified significant shortcomings in compliance controls and revenue from operators serving grey markets. Spectrum found no evidence supporting allegations involving Syria and Iran, while litigation between Evolution and Black Cube remains ongoing.
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