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FullCircl, a B2B SaaS company that aligns regulation with customer acquisition to boost business efficiency, has launched a new onboarding solution for corporate entities. Combining risk and compliance checks on companies and individuals in one seamless journey, FullCircl uniquely provides regulated businesses with fast end-to-end screening and onboarding automation covering UK businesses, and the directors within them.

SmartOnboard is a comprehensive compliance and risk platform that accelerates customer screening and verification – incorporating KYB, PEPs, sanctions, adverse media, KYC, email risk checks and document verification – seamlessly within one simple platform. Intuitively guiding users through the customer onboarding process, SmartOnboard guarantees a frictionless corporate onboarding experience.

The platform instantly delivers enhanced compliance data for UK registered companies ensuring accuracy with the largest range of data sources available. It then intuitively proceeds through individual identification screening and email risk checking, before finally automating client outreach via a white-labelled interface to deliver the ultimate in onboarding efficiency. Regulated businesses can track the progress of every screening check, continuously gathering real-time data for advanced customer decisioning and total compliance confidence. The solution helps businesses meet their regulatory requirements with a full identification summary and complete audit trail.

This is the latest iteration of FullCircl’s SmartOnboard platform, and the solution will evolve to include full international coverage, enhanced customisation tools, and additional data integrations.

Speaking about the launch, Immy Tugcu, VP of Product at FullCircl, commented: “When we acquired W2 Global Data in 2023 we promised to transform the customer journey from acquisition, to onboarding and in-life monitoring – we are therefore delighted to bring this new SmartOnboard solution to market. By seamlessly integrating screening and identity verification in one end-to-end journey, our customers can remain on top of regulatory compliance requirements, eliminate manual due diligence processes, and deliver superior customer experiences.”

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Casino Guru is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished industry professionals, Duncan Garvie and Monica Shafaq, to the panel of judges for the upcoming Casino Guru Awards 2025.

The Casino Guru Awards 2025, now in their third edition, celebrate excellence, transparency, and social responsibility in the iGaming industry. With Duncan and Monica joining the judging panel, the awards continue to uphold their commitment to fairness and integrity.

Meet the New Judges

Duncan Garvie – Founder and Trustee of BetBlocker

Duncan Garvie has been a leading advocate for consumer protection in the gambling industry for over a decade. As the founder of ThePOGG, the first affiliate-based complaint service approved as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider, Duncan has pioneered initiatives to improve player safety and resolve disputes fairly. In 2017, he founded BetBlocker, a registered charity offering free tools to help individuals manage their gambling habits. Today, he continues to champion responsible gambling as Chair of the Board of Trustees for BetBlocker.

Duncan shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating:

“I’m thrilled to participate as a judge for the Casino Guru Awards 2025. Casino Guru has been setting the bar for the affiliate sector with their player protection initiatives for years now, which have significantly improved the dialogue around several key areas in the safer gambling space. Being invited to take part in the judging process is an honour in itself.”

Monica Shafaq – CEO of Gordon Moody

Monica Shafaq brings a wealth of experience from the charity sector, with a focus on mental health and gambling addiction. Since January 2024, Monica has served as CEO of Gordon Moody, an international charity addressing gambling addiction and raising awareness. Previously, as CEO of the Kaleidoscope Plus Group, Monica led the organisation to multiple accolades, including inclusion in The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For.

Beyond her charity work, Monica is a recognised leader in promoting equality, diversity, and social justice through various non-executive roles in football and public health. Her dedication has earned her recognition as one of Europe’s Top 50 most influential Muslims.

Monica expressed her excitement, saying:

“I’m thrilled to join the panel of judges for the Casino Guru Awards 2025, an initiative that celebrates excellence and innovation in the gambling industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the individuals and organisations driving positive change and promoting responsible practices. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow judges and contributing to the selection of outstanding nominees and winners.”

About the Casino Guru Awards 2025

The Casino Guru Awards continue to set high standards in the iGaming industry by recognising achievements across categories such as fairness, responsible gambling, and social responsibility. This year’s event introduces two new categories:

• Players’ Choice: Empowering players to vote for their favorite game provider.
• iGaming Changemaker of the Year: Honouring individuals whose leadership and projects have significantly influenced the online gambling sector.

The awards will culminate in a live ceremony on June 6, 2025, at the prestigious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. This invite-only gala promises an unforgettable evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.

The Casino Guru Awards 2025 welcomes nominations until February 28, 2025. Shortlisted nominees will be announced in March, with the public voting for select categories opening soon after.

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Popular software provider’s seasonal slot reboot sees players forage for festive treats in a fun bonus round where Xmas present upgrades can lead to huge wins

With the festive season now upon us and the magic of Christmas already thick in the air, sought-after software provider, Swintt, is inviting players to get into the holiday spirit this week with a seasonal reboot of a much-loved Premium slot, X-Max The Winner.

Again starring the insatiable squirrel, Max, the new slot is played out across a 5×3 reel set and features 10 fixed paylines. The original game’s colourful cast of woodland critters also make a welcome return, only this time the woodpecker, blue bird and ladybug symbols are decked out in festive attire, with action taking place in front of a cosy fireplace adorned with hanging stockings.

Boasting a maximum win multiplier of 2,100x the bet, players will need to keep an eye out for special present scatter symbols. Whenever three of these lucky icons appear, free spins will automatically be triggered, but even a single present can randomly launch the bonus and players will also have the option to enter it directly for an additional fee by using the “Buy Feature” button.

However they get there, the bonus round will see players awarded an initial five free spins as Max makes his much-awaited appearance on the reels as a 1×1 symbol. Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire – now whenever a present symbol appears this plucky squirrel will shuffle around the board to gather it, and when enough presents have been collected, he’ll expand to a greater size.

Whenever this happens, players will receive extra free spins with the added advantage that any coin symbols that land on the spaces Max covers will be now be picked up and awarded as an instant-win prize. As Max can potentially reach a maximum size of 5×5 symbols – covering the entire gameboard – this can obviously lead to huge wins.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “As Christmas is just around the corner, we thought we’d give Max the squirrel a chance to stockpile some presents ahead of the holiday season in a fun new festive reboot of our much-loved SwinttPremium release, X-Max The Winner.

“Again featuring a bonus round in which Max will shuffle around the board collecting presents and expanding in size to award even more instant-win prizes, the game has all the makings of a Christmas classic and we’re sure it’ll prove a popular addition to all operators’ seasonal slot line-ups. Don’t miss out – join Max and his forest friends for an unforgettable holiday adventure today!”