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Merlin Global

Gaming OperatorRegistered March 27, 2024
1
Applications
3
Domains
3
Related Entities
0
Locations

OGL/2024/1459/0792

Rejected
Submitted: April 30, 2024End Date: August 26, 2025

Customer

Contact
Steven Eisden
Email
j.taylor@luckymerlin.com
Company
Merlin Global

Review Timeline

Verification
RTRowenne Tweed (GCB User 4)
Verification
RTRowenne Tweed (GCB User 4)
Due Diligence
STSarah Tua (ST)
Due Diligence
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Background Check
PWPhilippe Warzee (PW)
Background Check
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
KMKevin Mallia (KM)
Due Diligence
PWPhilippe Warzee (PW)
Due Diligence
KMKevin Mallia (KM)

Compliance Checklists

Application Verification ReviewCritical7 items
PAGE 6: QUESTION 39QuestionMinorDue Jul 31, 2024

The 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 or contact the GCB for changes in the contact email.

PAGE 1: QUESTION 4QuestionMinorDue Jul 31, 2024

The Company Tax ID Number is missing Company Tax ID Number.

Kindly fill Question 4 and resubmit the form.

Directors listDirector's ListCriticalDue Jul 31, 2024

The enclosed document, Director List of the applicant company is incorrect.

Kindly submit the correct Director List of the applicant company .

Proof of FundSource of FundsCriticalDue Jul 31, 2024

The enclosed document, Proof of funding is missing details.

Kindly fill in and resubmit.

Paul KhorMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jul 31, 2024

The enclosed passport document is not clear.

Kindly resubmit another copy with a clear picture.

Steven EisdenMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jul 31, 2024

The Personal History Disclosure Form and Enclosures of Steven Eisden is missing.

Kindly submit the Personal History Disclosure Form and Enclosures of Steven Eisden.

Menno JordaanMiscellaneousCriticalDue Jul 31, 2024

The Personal History Disclosure Form and Enclosures of Menno Jordaan is missing.

Kindly submit the Personal History Disclosure Form and Enclosures of Menno Jordaan.

Application Due Diligence ReviewCritical9 items
Business and Corporate Information FormMiscellaneousMediumDue Sep 19, 2024

Question 4 (Corporate tax ID) is missing. Complete and resubmit form.

Question 4 (Corporate tax ID) is missing. Complete and resubmit form.

Corporate StructureMiscellaneousHighDue Sep 19, 2024

Include the full name of the person signing the corporate structure in their directorship capacity.

Include the full name of the person signing the corporate structure in their directorship capacity and resubmit.

Director's RegisterDirector's ListCriticalDue Sep 19, 2024

1. The director's register is missing. Submit a certified copy of the official extract of the Curacao commercial register clearly identifying the directors of the applicant company. 2. In clause 8.1 of the BCI form, Starkeast Management BV has indicated itself as the TSP of the company. Advise if this also holds a corporate directorship position in the applicant company. If affirmative, the representatives of the TSP as required to submit a personal history and disclosure form.

1. The director's register is missing. Submit a certified copy of the official extract of the Curacao commercial register clearly identifying the directors of the applicant company. 2. In clause 8.1 of the BCI form, Starkeast Management BV has indicated itself as the TSP of the company. Advise if this also holds a corporate directorship position in the applicant company. If affirmative, the representatives of the TSP as required to submit a personal history and disclosure form.

Financial StatementsFinancial AuditCriticalDue Sep 19, 2024

Submit financial statements for years ending 2022 and 2023.

Submit financial statements for years ending 2022 and 2023.

Compliance officerBusiness PlanCriticalDue Sep 19, 2024

Identify a compliance officer, fluent in AML and submit their personal history and disclosure form.

Identify a compliance officer, fluent in AML and submit their personal history and disclosure form.

Source of funds of businessSource of FundsCriticalDue Sep 19, 2024

Submit documentation as to how the business is being funded and by whom, including documents evidencing funding/loans by shareholders or third parties.

Submit documentation as to how the business is being funded and by whom, including documents evidencing funding/loans by shareholders or third parties.

QPA/2024/01316 - Paul Khor - PassportPassportCriticalDue Sep 19, 2024

Please provide a certified copy of all pages of the passport.

Please provide a certified copy of all pages of the passport.

QPA/2024/01316 - Paul Khor - SOWSource of WealthCriticalDue Sep 19, 2024

SOW is not valid. Please submit a SOW along with certified supporting evidence in order to support the business.

SOW is not valid. Please submit a SOW along with certified supporting evidence in order to support the business.

Company DirectorDirector's ListCriticalDue Jan 21, 2025

A local director has not be uploaded to the application . Please upload local director.

A local director has not be uploaded to the application . Please upload local director.