Tag Archives: Paul Foster

Crucial Compliance opens up Isle of Man hub

SBC News Crucial Compliance opens up Isle of Man hub

Crucial Compliance has reaffirmed its commitment to “create a safer gambling environment for everyone” by opening a new office in the Isle of Man.  The move is in response to the growing number of betting and gaming companies setting up shop on the island, many of whom are looking to strengthen their existing player protection offering.  Paul Foster, Co-Founder of …

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Industry innovations on display at Betting on Sports Europe

SBC News Industry innovations on display at Betting on Sports Europe

For European betting industry stakeholders interested in past, present and future innovations in the space, next week’s Betting on Sports Europe event in London will be the place to be. Hosted at the Stamford Bridge stadium, home to Chelsea FC, between 9-11 November, the event will showcase six tracks of panel discussions and speeches from prominent betting industry representatives – …

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BetProtect expands reach following successful acquisition by Crucial Compliance

SBC News BetProtect expands reach following successful acquisition by Crucial Compliance

Crucial Compliance has acquired gambling protection app BetProtect, enabling the latter to expand its reach, offering its solution to ‘several leading providers’. The acquisition was finalised on 1 August, and will see Crucial Compliance integrate BetProtect into its wider offering providing corporate responsibility, compliance and professional service solutions. A compliance specialist consultancy, Crucial Compliance aims to deliver a ‘holistic safer …

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Crucial Compliance links with The FRC to deepen social responsibility tech

SBC News Crucial Compliance links with The FRC to deepen social responsibility tech

Crucial Compliance has partnered with The Face Recognition Company (FRC), as it deepens its focus on responsible gaming controls for retail gambling operators.  Strengthening its social responsibility, FRC has formed a proprietary facial recognition solution that recognises individuals of interest in real-time and raises alerts. Paul Foster at Crucial Compliance, said: “The Face Recognition Company is at the cutting-edge of …

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Crucial Compliance deepens player protections with monitoring system

SBC News Crucial Compliance deepens player protections with monitoring system

Gibraltar-based safer gambling consultancy, Crucial Compliance, is enhancing player protection through the launch of its behavioural-based monitoring system for player protection.  Crucial Player Protection (CPP) is designed to enable gaming companies to traverse regulation and build a safer gambling environment in one package. Uniting player behaviour monitoring through advanced modelling, including full suite player management, the launch seeks to provide …

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Crucial Compliance appoints Nigel Birrell as non-Exec Chairman

SBC News Crucial Compliance appoints Nigel Birrell as non-Exec Chairman

Gibraltar-based safer gambling consultancy Crucial Compliance has appointed igaming executive Nigel Birrell as Non-Executive Chairman, advising the company on its future growth strategy and corporate directives. An industry figurehead, Birrell serves as the current chief executive of European online lottery brokerage Lottoland Group. An expert in corporate finance and mass-market enterprise strategies, Birrell has also served as Group Director of …

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Crucial Compliance: Responsible gambling must be at the heart of every boardroom

SBC News Crucial Compliance: Responsible gambling must be at the heart of every boardroom

Compliance, regulations and responsible gambling have been three areas which have become a key focus for the gambling industry in recent years, as companies look to ensure that they are deploying the most effective player protection measures.  SBC spoke with Andy Masters, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of Crucial Compliance, and Paul Foster, Managing Director, to discuss company expansions, …

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Andy Masters selected as new Crucial Compliance COO

SBC News Andy Masters selected as new Crucial Compliance COO

Responsible gaming and AML strategy specialist Crucial Compliance has hired Andy Masters who will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Masters will take responsibility for advancing the professional services and software development team by bringing together experts in their fields, in addition to driving Compliance Management solutions by building a suite of products to match …

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Wesley Taylor joins Crucial Compliance as non-exec director

SBC News Wesley Taylor joins Crucial Compliance as non-exec director

Responsible gaming and AML strategy specialist Crucial Compliance has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Wesley Taylor as a Non-Executive Director. Under the new role, Taylor’s main responsibility will be financial oversight and governance, as well as advising on sustainable growth strategies. Commenting on his new role, Taylor said: “I am delighted to join the board of …

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Nick Rust – BHA governance aims to reverse £1.3 million deficit

SBC News Nick Rust - BHA governance aims to reverse £1.3 million deficit

Nick Rust Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has stated that he is confident that the organisation will reverse its £1.3 million deficit posted for 2014. The BHA’s accounts were hit with rising costs in 2014 from £28 to £30.6 million, which the organisation accredited to increased costs in day to day operations and legal fees relating to …

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