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Remote Operating Licence Gambling Commission
The Licensee is deemed to commence activity upon acquiring the gambling license. Any changes to the gaming equipment, such as rules of the game or any other intended divergences from the original remote gaming license application must be submitted to the Authority for approval. (a) provides facilities for remote gambling by others in accordance with arrangements made by the person; (b)organises, manages or supervises remote gambling by others in accordance with arrangements made by the person, which may include inviting others to gamble, or placing, making, receiving or accepting bets, using remote communication in accordance with those arrangements. Malta is the top choice among gaming licenses and is the first country in the European Union to introduce remote gambling regulations. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), one of the most prestigious licensing bodies on the globe, issues gaming licenses to casino platform providers to run White Label Casino and White Label Sportsbook operations worldwide.
Remote GamblingWhether operators are providing gambling facilities to British consumers (B2C) or if gambling facilities are provided in a situation where there is no direct relationship with the end-user(B2B), a Remote Operating Licence must be obtained from the Gambling Commission. The Commission licence by sector:
Casino (including slots and poker)
Bingo
Betting
Lotteries
Applications can be made for more than one sector and a combined licence issued. It is a condition of B2C Remote Operating Licences, that gambling software is sourced from a Gambling Commission licensed software provider.An operating licence applicant must therefore ensure its supplier is duly licensed.
Additionally, where it is intended to locate remote gambling equipment in the UK, it is necessary to obtain a remote operating licence from the Gambling Commission.
Whether you build it in-house or commission an agency, the developer is required to have a Remote Gambling Software licence to build and adapt it. Some may also be required to have a country-specific licence. As an operator, you may be required to get a licence depending on the gambling product or service.
An operating licence application must also be made where remote gambling equipment will be located in the UK, even if it is intended to support operations outside Great Britain.
Under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is required to have regard to the licensing objectives when considering applications for all gambling operating licences, in order to decide the suitability of the applicant to carry out the activities.
The Licensing Objectives are:
(a) preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime,
Remote Gambling Licence Jobs(b) ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way, and
(c) protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
The assessment is broken down into distinct areas:
(a) The integrity of the applicant or of a person relevant to the application
(b) The Competence of the applicant or of a person relevant to the application to carry on the licensed activities in a manner consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives;
(c) The financial and other circumstances of the applicant or of a person relevant to the application (and, in particular, the resources likely to be available for the purpose of carrying on the licensed activities).
Applications must be made online and require full details of the following:
Ownership structure of the applicant company. 
Group structure of all companies under common ownership.
The management structure of the applicant company. 
A financial declaration from anyone who holds 10% or more equity in the applicant company.
Details of anyone who holds 3% or more equity in the applicant company.
A detailed business plan including financial projections (in the case of a new company) or audited accounts for an existing operation. 
Copies of all licences held by the applicant and group companies.
Policy documentation demonstrating how the applicant and management team will comply with the licence conditions and codes of practice (known as LCCP), the 2005 Gambling Act and related consumer protection legislation. 
In addition, an Anti Money Laundering ('AML') risk assessment must be undertaken and produced. Borgata casino slot winners. The risk assessment is then used to produce policies and controls to mitigate those risks. The risk assessment and a review of the AML policy must be updated annually. All other policy documents must be kept under constant review to reflect the regular updates to LCCP.
If a licence is granted but the operation is not launched within 18 months, the Commission will call for evidence that the licence is still required. If it is not satisfied that the licence is needed then it will either request that the operator surrenders it or begin a Section 116 review, in order to revoke the licence. 
Non-Remote GamblingLike with remote gambling, the Gambling Act authorises the Gambling Commission to grant operating licences to non-remote gambling operators, by sector. However, when applying for a licence, the applicant must identify one or more premises where gambling activity will take place. Similar supporting documentation to that required by remote operators, including an AML risk assessment, is submitted with the application. 
Once an Operating Licence has been applied for application can be made for the requisite gambling premises licence to the Licensing Authority in whose area the premises are situated. For more information on land based gambling
Useful links If you are not a gambling operator but have been affected by gambling, the following links may be helpful: 
 - www.begambleaware.org
 - www.gamcare.org.uk
We have the Remote Gambling Software licence, which enables us to create and develop digital solutions for the UK gambling industry.
 In 2014, the UK Gambling Commission introduced changes to gambling regulations, meaning that from April 2015, 'all gambling software used by the licensee must have been manufactured by the holder of a gambling software operating license'. This requirement affects all holders of remote (online) casino, bingo and betting licenses who must all use licensed providers.
To be able to carry on our legacy of developing innovative and engaging products for the UK gambling industry, we secured a Remote Gambling Software licence in March 2015. We are very proud to have been awarded this licence as it demonstrates that our products are built to a high standard of quality with a close eye on stopping any potential security implications, both of which are requirements of the UK Gambling Commission.
Technical Standards

As a licensed gambling development company, this gives us the authority to 'manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software' for the UK and Ontario gambling industry.
This means that we must adhere to a strict set of technical standards outlined by the UK Gambling Commission. These cover a range of topics including but not limited to:
Display of transactions
Access to rules
Responsible product design
Display of customer account information
In addition, we adhere to stringent testing strategy procedures for all gambling products to ensure that they are fit for purpose and tested to a high standard.

Information Security

As a licensed gambling development company, this gives us the authority to 'manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software' for the UK and Ontario gambling industry.
This means that we must adhere to a strict set of technical standards outlined by the UK Gambling Commission. These cover a range of topics including but not limited to:
Display of transactions
Access to rules
Responsible product design
Display of customer account information
In addition, we adhere to stringent testing strategy procedures for all gambling products to ensure that they are fit for purpose and tested to a high standard.
Information SecurityOur Remote Gambling Software licence requires that we meet the standards of ISO 27001:2013. Therefore, we've tightened our internal security policies, processes and procedures, and provided training for all staff members on the importance of information security.
Remote Operating Licence Gambling CommissionThis means that security is at the forefront of what we do for all of our clients, both within the gambling industry.