Meridian Gaming Ltd
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Type of site | Private company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | , Malta |
| Area served | Europe, South America, Africa and the Caribbean |
| Industry | Online gambling |
| Services | Online betting & gaming |
| Employees | 2000+ |
| Website | meridianbet.com |
Meridian Gaming Ltd is a betting software development company based in Malta, that provides online and offline (land-based) betting software and services.
Overview
Meridian Gaming Ltd is an online gambling software development company offering sports betting, casino games, and betshop manager software and services. It is licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta with its registered office in Valletta. Meridian Gaming is also licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission Archived 24 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine. The continuing license is issued under Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005 pursuant to Article 3 of the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2014 (“the Order”) on 29 October 2014 and is valid from 1 November 2014.
History
Meridian Gaming Ltd. (operating under the Meridian brand) was founded in 2007. The company has more than 2000 employees. The company's offices are not strictly centralised. Employees work in two main headquarters: Belgrade (Serbia) and Valletta (Malta). The company has more than 30 partners in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa providing them with online and land-based sportsbook solutions, RNG, Casino, Live Dealer Casino, Payments, Virtual Games, eSports Betting, Fantasy Sports, Empty Bet, and Customer Support. Meridian Gaming partners with international corporations to deliver unique and exciting betting programs to a worldwide audience.[1] Primarily, Meridian focuses on online betting & retail business, operating shops in several countries and running over 20 websites. The company leads a responsible corporate policy. As a member of the RGA (Remote Gambling Association), the company actively applies all legal provisions and procedures. Through cooperation with IBAS as its ADR entity for the UK market, as well as with the Responsible Gaming Trust, Meridian strives to maintain a high level of transparency and social responsibility. Meridian Gaming Ltd is a member of the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling[2], which joined the European Gambling and Betting Association.[3]
Anti-addiction measures
Meridian Gaming uses several systems for early detection of gambling problems:
Early Warning System - EWS
Meridian supports the Early Warning System (EWS) implemented by the world football association FIFA. Through this early warning system, anything suspicious, such as excessively high bets, will be reported to FIFA regardless of the match involved. The EWS experts monitor the world betting market and are in contact with investigative authorities to keep the sport clean.[4]
Remote gambling association - RGA
The RGA is the largest online gambling trade association in the world, representing most of the world’s largest licensed and stock market-listed remote gambling operators and software providers.[5]
Responsible Gambling Trust - RGT
Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) is the leading charity in the UK committed to minimising gambling-related harm. As an independent national charity funded by donations from the gambling industry, RGT funds education, prevention and treatment services and commissions research to broaden public understanding of gambling-related harm.[6]
European Organisation for Gaming Law - EOGL
Meridian Gaming Ltd is a member of EOGL - European Organisation for Gaming Law. The European Organisation for Gaming Law (EOGL) is a Brussels-based nonprofit organisation that represents European gaming and betting operators, licensed and regulated under EU law.[7] EOGL promotes the development of a safe and reliable European gaming environment for all players. Our organisation developed the project “It is possible to quit”. A key objective of the organisation is to promote a safe, secure and reliable environment in game of chance.[7]
Principles of EOGL members
A key objective of the organisation is to promote a safe, secure and reliable environment in games of chance.[8] EOGL members must adhere to a set of ambitious standards:
- Taxation in games of chance
- Zero tolerance of fraudulent, criminal behaviour and illegal markets
- Responsible gaming - Prevention of addiction in games of chance
- Underage Policy of members
- Employment policy
- Legal operating license for a safe and reliable environment
References
- ↑ Meridian Gaming - exhibitor, ICE Totally Gaming, 2016
- ↑ Members of Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling, Österreichische Vereinigung für Wetten und Glücksspiel, 2016
- ↑ Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling joins EGBA, European Gambling and Betting Association, 02 December 2016
- ↑ Authority - Early Warning System - EWS, Meridian Gaming, 2008
- ↑ Authority - RGA, Gaming, 2008
- ↑ About Gambling Trust, Responsible Gambling Trust, 2008
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 About Us, European Organisation for Gaming Law, 2016
- ↑ Principles of EOGL members, European Organisation for Gaming Law, 2016
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