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Venus International B.V.

Gaming OperatorRegistered March 19, 2024
1
Applications
3
Domains
5
Related Entities
0
Locations

OGL/2024/1127/0766

Granted
Submitted: December 9, 2024End Date: October 29, 2025

Customer

Contact
Jonathan Heymans
Email
venusinternational@keyfin-management.com
Company
Venus International B.V.

Review Timeline

Verification
JPJemy-Ree Pilgrim (GCB User 3)
Due Diligence
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Background Check
PWPhilippe Warzee (PW)
Background Check
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
STSarah Tua (ST)
Due Diligence
KMKevin Mallia (KM)
Suitability
HSHilary Stewart Jones (HSJ)
Approval
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
DEDennis Engelhardt (CGA User DE)

Compliance Checklists

Application Verification ReviewCritical15 items
PAGE 6: QUESTION 39QuestionMinorDue Sep 6, 2024

The Online gaming application form has a different contact person email address in Question 39 from that of the portal administrator. Kindly change the email address and resubmit the form.

The Online gaming application form has a different contact person email address in Question 39 from that of the portal administrator. Kindly change the email address and resubmit the form.

Ahmet DemirMiscellaneousMinorDue Aug 16, 2024

Page no. 9. The application contains a digital signature on Page 9. However, a new signature can be put on top. Ensure that the signature is locked and valid when clicking on the signature box.

Kindly resign and resubmit.

Ahmet DemirQuestionCriticalDue Sep 6, 2024

PAGE 5: QUESTION 25: The compliance officer role cannot be combined with another commercial role (e.g. UBO). Kindly change Question 25 and resubmit the form.

PAGE 5: QUESTION 25: The compliance officer role cannot be combined with another commercial role (e.g. UBO). Kindly change Question 25 and resubmit the form.

Ahmet DemirMiscellaneousCriticalDue Sep 6, 2024

Reference: The enclosed reference document is expired. Kindly resubmit a valid reference letter or bank statement.

Reference: The enclosed reference document is expired. Kindly resubmit a valid reference letter or bank statement.

Ahmet DemirMiscellaneousCriticalDue Aug 30, 2024

Reference: The enclosed reference document is expired.

Kindly resubmit a valid reference letter or bank statement.

Jonathan HeymansMiscellaneousCriticalDue Sep 6, 2024

Personal History Disclosure Forms and the pertaining enclosures for Jonathan Heymans are missing. Please submit a personal history disclosure form including the pertaining enclosures for Jonathan Heymans.

Personal History Disclosure Forms and the pertaining enclosures for Jonathan Heymans are missing. Please submit a personal history disclosure form including the pertaining enclosures for Jonathan Heymans.

Online gaming application form - PAGE 6: QUESTION 34QuestionMinorDue Nov 11, 2024

The Online gaming application form has a different contact person than that of the portal administrator. Amend your responses to question 35, 36, 37 and 38 to match the changes made to question 34. Kindly change to the appointed contact person and resubmit the form.

The Online gaming application form has a different contact person than that of the portal administrator. Amend your responses to question 35, 36, 37 and 38 to match the changes made to question 34. Kindly change to the appointed contact person and resubmit the form.

Online gaming application form - PAGE 6: QUESTION 35QuestionMinorDue Nov 11, 2024

Amend your response to question 35, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Amend your response to question 35, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Online gaming application form - PAGE 6: QUESTION 36QuestionMinorDue Nov 11, 2024

Amend your response to question 36, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Amend your response to question 36, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Online gaming application form - PAGE 6: QUESTION 37QuestionMinorDue Nov 11, 2024

Amend your response to question 37, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Amend your response to question 37, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Online gaming application form - PAGE 6: QUESTION 38QuestionMinorDue Nov 11, 2024

Amend your response to question 38, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Amend your response to question 38, if needed, based on your changes made to question 34.

Jonathan Heymans - PAGE 2: QUESTIONS 17QuestionMinorDue Dec 16, 2024

The Country of Issue provided must be the same as in the passport enclosure document.

The Country of Issue provided must be the same as in the passport enclosure document.

Jonathan Heymans - PAGE 2: QUESTIONS 18QuestionMinorDue Dec 16, 2024

The Date of Issue provided must be the same as in the passport enclosure document.

The Date of Issue provided must be the same as in the passport enclosure document.

Jonathan Heymans - PAGE 2: QUESTIONS 19QuestionMinorDue Dec 16, 2024

The Date of Expiry provided must be the same as in the passport enclosure document.

The Date of Expiry provided must be the same as in the passport enclosure document.

Jonathan Heymans - PassportPassportCriticalDue Dec 16, 2024

The enclosed passport document is expired expired. Kindly resubmit a valid passport.

The enclosed passport document is expired expired. Kindly resubmit a valid passport.

Application Due Diligence ReviewCritical8 items
QPA/2024/01123 - Ahmet Demir - PHDFMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jun 25, 2025

The PHDF must be signed and verified digitally. Please resubmit.

The PHDF must be signed and verified digitally. Please resubmit.

QPA/2024/01123 - Ahmet Demir - Reference LetterReference LetterCriticalDue Jun 25, 2025

The reference letter is not valid. Please submit a reference letter from a financial institution dated within the last six months confirming that the person is a valid customer.

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QPA/2024/01123 - Ahmet Demir - PHDFMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jun 25, 2025

The PHDF must be signed and verified digitally. Please resubmit.

The PHDF must be signed and verified digitally. Please resubmit.

QPA/2024/01123 - Ahmet Demir - PHDFMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jun 25, 2025

The PHDF must be signed and verified digitally. Please resubmit.

The PHDF must be signed and verified digitally. Please resubmit.

Compliance officerMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jul 9, 2025

Appoint a CO fluent in AML and submit their PHDF, together with relevant enclosures, as well as a Letter of engagement and CV . No SOW required

Appoint a CO fluent in AML and submit their PHDF, together with relevant enclosures, as well as a Letter of engagement and CV . No SOW required

Source of funds of businessSource of FundsCriticalDue Jul 9, 2025

Submit certified documentation as to how the company and its operations are being funded and by whom, including any documents evidencing funding by share holders or third parties, as well as any documents evidencing funds, if any, owned by the company through cashflow or other means.

Submit certified documentation as to how the company and its operations are being funded and by whom, including any documents evidencing funding by share holders or third parties, as well as any documents evidencing funds, if any, owned by the company through cashflow or other means.

business plan - financial projectionsBusiness PlanCriticalDue Jul 9, 2025

Resubmit a detailed 3 year completed financial forecast indicate the initial investment, the projected marketing expenses and commissions paid to any platform/content provider and any loans paid or benefits provided by such third-party provider.

Resubmit a detailed 3 year completed financial forecast indicate the initial investment, the projected marketing expenses and commissions paid to any platform/content provider and any loans paid or benefits provided by such third-party provider.

Segregation of Funds - Players AccountsPlayer FundsCriticalDue Jul 9, 2025

Since segregation of funds not selected, please upload funds management policy informing how player funds are segregated.

Since segregation of funds not selected, please upload funds management policy informing how player funds are segregated.