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Yao Entertainment N.V.

Gaming OperatorRegistered April 11, 2024
1
Applications
2
Domains
10
Related Entities
0
Locations

OGL/2024/1597/0825

Granted
Submitted: November 11, 2024End Date: June 4, 2025

Customer

Contact
George Van Zinnicq Bergmann
Email
yaoentertainment@igamingcompliance.com
Company
Yao Entertainment N.V.

Review Timeline

Verification
MBMonica Botero (GCB User 7)
Verification
DFDesiree Francisco (CGA User 6)
Due Diligence
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
STSarah Tua (ST)
Due Diligence
LCLuca Camilleri (LC)
Suitability
HSHilary Stewart Jones (HSJ)
Suitability
CHCeline Houareau (CLHR)
Conditionally Issued
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
DEDennis Engelhardt (CGA User DE)
Conditionally Issued
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)

Compliance Checklists

Application Verification ReviewCritical5 items
George van Zinnicq BergmannMiscellaneousCriticalDue Sep 16, 2024

The Personal History Disclosure Form from Mr. van Zinnicq Bergmann is missing.

The Personal History Disclosure Form from Mr. van Zinnicq Bergmann is missing. Kindly submit the requested document.

Online Gaming Application Form - Page 6 Question 36QuestionMinorDue Sep 16, 2024

The form is missing passport number of contact person.

The form is missing passport number of contact person. Kindly fill the passport number and resubmit the form.

Online Gaming Application Form - Page 6 Question 37QuestionMinorDue Sep 16, 2024

The form is missing the passport country of issue of contact person.

The form is missing the passport country of issue of contact person. Kindly fill the passport country of issue and resubmit the form.

James GibbonsQuestionMinorDue Sep 16, 2024

Page 1 Application Number: The form has an incorrect application number.

Page 1 Application Number: The form has an incorrect application number. Kindly resubmit the form with the correct application number.

James Gibbons - Criminal RecordCriminal RecordMinorDue Sep 16, 2024

A recent police conduct and/or conviction sheet receipt from an official entity is missing.

A recent police conduct and/or conviction sheet receipt from an official entity is missing. Kindly submit a valid/recent (within las six months) criminal record document.

Application Due Diligence ReviewCritical10 items
QPA/2024/01392 - James Gibbons - SOWSource of WealthCriticalDue Feb 19, 2025

Please certify the SOW and provide more evidence if possible.

Please certify the SOW and provide more evidence if possible.

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:21]
QPA/2024/01392 - James Gibbons - Reference LetterMiscellaneousCriticalDue Feb 19, 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.

<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:34]
QPA/2024/01392 - James Gibbons - PassportPassportCriticalDue Feb 19, 2025

Please provide a full scan, certified copy of the passport's first page and bio.

Please provide a full scan, certified copy of the passport's first page and bio.

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:27]
Share Ledger CertificationShare LedgerMediumDue Feb 26, 2025

Share ledger requires independent certified. (View PHDF notes for guidance on certifications ). Resubmit duly certified.

Share ledger requires independent certified. (View PHDF notes for guidance on certifications ). Resubmit duly certified.

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:28]
Financial StatementsFinancial AuditCriticalDue Feb 26, 2025

Submit FS for year ending 2023 and management accounts for 2024, not older than 6 months

Submit FS for year ending 2023 and management accounts for 2024, not older than 6 months

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:28]
QPA/2024/01392 - James Gibbons - Criminal RecordCriminal RecordCriticalDue Feb 25, 2025

The criminal record is invalid since the passport number on the certificate does not correspond to the one submitted.

The criminal record is invalid since the passport number on the certificate does not correspond to the one submitted.

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:29]
Compliance officerMiscellaneousCriticalDue Feb 26, 2025

No CO appointed. Appoint a CO fluent in AML and submit their PHDF, together with enclosures, including also a CV and letter of engagement

No CO appointed. Appoint a CO fluent in AML and submit their PHDF, together with enclosures, including also a CV and letter of engagement

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:29]
Business PlanBusiness PlanCriticalDue Feb 26, 2025

Business plan is dated 2021. Resubmit updated version, including updates where necessary, notably management structure and financials, if any

Business plan is dated 2021. Resubmit updated version, including updates where necessary, notably management structure and financials, if any

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:30]
Source of funds of businessSource of FundsCriticalDue Feb 26, 2025

Submit documentation as to how the company is funded and by whom, including documents which show funds owned by the company through cash flow or other means.

Submit documentation as to how the company is funded and by whom, including documents which show funds owned by the company through cash flow or other means.

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:31]
AML PolicyMiscellaneousCriticalDue Feb 26, 2025

The AML policy must adhere to Curacao AML laws. Kindly amend.

The AML policy must adhere to Curacao AML laws. Kindly amend.

Closing checklist item due to request to revoke the license by the operator
[Desiree Francisco - 26-06-2026 14:31]