Gaming content supplier Realistic Games has become one of the first producers of slots and table games to be granted a remote gambling software operating licence by the UK Gambling Commission.
Realistic Games have now secured the necessary licensing to comply with the new Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act, which passed into law earlier in the summer and is due to be activated in October 2014.
The Act requires operators that provide remote gambling services to British consumers to obtain a UK licence. From January 2015, the suppliers to these operators will also be required to have a UK licence.
In February, Realistic Games secured a B2B remote gambling licence in Gibraltar, and the company now supplies content to the likes of bet365, BetVictor, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power and William Hill.
“There are many things for our customers to attend to as a result of the introduction of the Act, so getting our licensing in place early gives them one less thing to worry about,” Realistic’s commercial director, Andy Harris, said.
“Furthermore, we hope that it provides potential customers with another positive reason to choose Realistic Games as a new supplier partner.
“This licence represents a significant step for us. We’ve worked closely with the Gambling Commission throughout the application process and have now passed the most stringent tests of probity and due diligence.
“Just as importantly, we are ahead of most of our rivals. As we are already compliant with the new regulations we’ll not be caught up in any last minute scramble to gain licences or comply with the new regulations.”
source : www.igamingbusiness.com
