Tag Archives: Geolocation

GeoLocs: The Real Cost of a 5% Failure Rate – Why Reliable Geolocation Matters

Ben Scobie-Trumper

Ben Scobie-Trumper, head of sales at mkodo, argues that operators must place additional importance on their geolocation provider as any form of failure in getting users to comply with geolocation tech can result in losing vital revenue. In the world of iGaming, smooth onboarding and seamless gameplay are critical. But often, one of the biggest barriers isn’t regulation or technology—it’s the …

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mkodo: From Grey to Regulated – Navigating Geolocation Compliance in Emerging Markets

Stuart Godfree

Stuart Godfree, Managing Director of GeoLocs and mkodo, outlines the processes that operators must go through to transition from grey to regulated markets. Godfree also outlines how geolocation technology comes into play and supports this transition. One of the biggest “sighs” I hear with my customers is the impact of adding Geolocation Compliance to their products when a market moves …

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Xpoint: Brazil to follow US blueprint on Geolocation

SBC News Xpoint: Brazil to follow US blueprint on Geolocation

Edward Bedrosian, Chief Regulatory & Compliance Officer at Xpoint, explains why Brazil will follow the US by making geolocation checks the cornerstone of compliance for its imminent online gambling marketplace. Though Brazil takes a federal approach to regulating online gambling, the government and authorities require geolocation services to fulfill key logistical criteria on taxation, IT security, and market integrity. As …

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