Compliance Updates
IAGR AND IMGL RE-CONFIRM COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP AND LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR JOINT BOSTON 2021 CONFERENCE DAY

Continuing their historic partnership, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the International Masters Gaming Law (IMGL) are excited to re-affirm their commitment to co-hosting a successful conference in September.
Originally scheduled for September 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts USA, the Disrupting the Regulator IAGR 2021 conference will now be held from 12 – 17 September 2021 in Boston. As part of the conference week, IAGR and IMGL will be joining forces on Wednesday, 15 September to co-host a series of panel discussions and then a joint reception at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
Looking forward to the global recovery from the Covid 19 Pandemic, both IAGR and IMGL are enthusiastic to bring the opportunity for members of both organisations to meet in person for the first time since 2019.
In announcing the ongoing collaboration IAGR President Mr Mabutho Zwane said, “IAGR is excited to be able to host the 2021 conference together with our partners. We hope the speakers will bring insightful and thoughtful presentations that will help us to navigate post covid-19 experiences.”
Similarly, IMGL President Marc Ellinger said, “As the pre-eminent group of global gaming lawyers, IMGL is excited to continue our partnership with IAGR and to offer a successful joint conference to members in September in Boston.”
The IAGR 2021 conference is focused on disruption and sparking regulatory innovation to advance the efficiency and effectiveness of gambling regulation globally. The event, originally postponed from 2020, will draw on both pre-pandemic and post-pandemic expertise and understanding to support the international gambling regulation sector aiming to extend its reach and impact, while provoking thinking and debate.
Registrations for both the IAGR and IMGL conferences will open at the end of may, tickets will be able to be purchased through the IAGR 2021 website: www.iagr2021.com
As leading voices within the global gaming industry IAGR looks forward to the opportunity to continue its long running history of hosting successful thought leadership events and bringing together the global gambling regulatory community and introducing new initiatives to be launched soon.
Members, as well as the broader gaming industry can keep abreast of conference news signing up to the IAGR Mailing List.
IAGR consists of representatives from gaming regulatory organizations throughout the world. IAGR’s mission is to advance the effectiveness and efficiency of gaming regulation.
IMGL is a not for profit association comprising over 340 members globally. Its members are recognized as the leading experts in their jurisdictions and are involved in most material gambling sector developments and issues worldwide.
Compliance Updates
MC Games Announces Ombudsman Channel for User Questions

MC Games has officially announced its exclusive ombudsman channel. The space arises to listen carefully to the opinions, suggestions, doubts and possible complaints of the platform’s users, ensuring direct dialogue and continuous improvement of the services offered.
Thinking about every detail so as not to leave any player with an unsolved problem, MC Games offers several steps to help players: First, the bettor finds a team with humanized support, 24 hours a day, in the chat. If the problem is still not resolved, the gaming platform offers the Ombudsman Channel to answer major questions, which are beyond the basic guidelines on how to withdraw, make a deposit or other such issues.
In a simple and intuitive way, the user is faced with the “Report on the Web” button on the site, directing him to the Customer Service Center. There, he will be able to answer questions, with the requested information, ensuring that his service happens quickly, safely, and efficiently.
The same space also works for those who want to share compliments, report the browsing experience on the platform and even send suggestions, so that the MC Games team can increasingly improve the experience of its audience, offering the most innovative in the market.
Compliance Updates
Chicago City Council Members Pushing to Legalize Video Gambling

Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundreds of terminals to O’Hare and Midway airports and allow machines citywide for the first time.
One ordinance, introduced by Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th), targets the city’s airports, where he sees both political feasibility and high revenue potential.
“The General Assembly has provided this opportunity through the casino bill. Yet, we’re not taking advantage of capturing dollars from one of the busiest airports in the country,” Villegas said.
“People are there, in some cases, one or two hours before. If their flight is delayed or they’re making a connection and there is a delay, there’s an opportunity to capture an audience that may not even be going to the city.”
Villegas’ proposal includes a $10,000 license fee per location, plus $500 per terminal. A separate terminal license would cost $1000, with an additional $500 per unit. If 400 machines each generated $800 daily, Villegas estimates annual revenue could reach $116.8 million, with the city taking a share through licensing and taxes.
Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) is pushing for a broader citywide expansion. His ordinance would legalize video gambling throughout Chicago, including in neighborhood bars and restaurants.
“We need to do it citywide and at the airports. We need the revenue and this administration has not shown a willingness to find new revenue that’s not gonna hit the taxpayers in every household,” Beale said.
Beale’s ordinance proposes a $500 license fee per location and a $1000-per-terminal charge for both the site and the machine itself. He has criticized the administration for dismissing the potential benefits, arguing that the current tax formula could be renegotiated with state lawmakers.
“That’s because they haven’t shown the willingness to go down to Springfield and change the formula. I’m hoping that submitting these ordinances will finally convince them to send a team down there,” he said.
Canada
Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.
Let me be perfectly clear
Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.
Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.
We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.
We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.
To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.
Sincerely
Matt Zamroźniak
Chief Executive Officer
Prime Skill Games Inc.
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