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WhiteBox B.V.

Gaming OperatorRegistered March 8, 2024
1
Applications
5
Domains
13
Related Entities
0
Locations

OGL/2024/822/0338

Granted
Submitted: December 12, 2024End Date: April 14, 2025

Customer

Contact
Christine Nicholls
Email
blackbox@xcm.cw
Company
WhiteBox B.V.

Review Timeline

Verification
SMSaura Maurera (CGA user 5)
Background Check
SMSaura Maurera (CGA user 5)
Background Check
PWPhilippe Warzee (PW)
Background Check
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
AAAnton Axiaq (AAX)
Due Diligence
STSarah Tua (ST)
Due Diligence
LCLuca Camilleri (LC)
Suitability
HSHilary Stewart Jones (HSJ)
Suitability
CHCeline Houareau (CLHR)
Approval
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
CPCedric Pietersz (Managing Director GCB)
Conditionally Issued
SPSulmahine Penza-Kwidama (CGA USER 59)
Conditionally Issued
GCGerald Chocolaad (CGA User 25)

Compliance Checklists

Application Verification ReviewCritical3 items
Question 34: Name contact personMiscellaneousMediumDue Sep 4, 2024

The name off the contact person is not correct. Kindly fill in the correct name of the portal user administrator and resubmit.

The name off the contact person is not correct. Kindly fill in the correct name of the portal user administrator and resubmit.

Question 36: Passport number contact personMiscellaneousMediumDue Sep 4, 2024

The passport number is not correct. Kindly fill in the passport number of the contact person and resubmit the form.

The passport number is not correct. Kindly fill in the passport number of the contact person and resubmit the form.

Alin-Florin Pantea -Question 13: missing mobile numberQuestionMinorDue Dec 18, 2024

The mobile number is missing. Kindly fill in mobile number and resubmit the form.

The mobile number is missing. Kindly fill in mobile number and resubmit the form.

Application Due Diligence ReviewCritical8 items
QPA/2024/01847 - Alin-Florin Pantea - SOWSource of WealthCriticalDue Apr 9, 2025

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

<p>SOW is not valid. Please submit a SOW along with certified supporting evidence in order to support the business.</p><p>SOW needs to be certified and show enough funds to run the business. Please update.</p>

Corporate StructureMiscellaneousHighDue Feb 18, 2025

Corporate structure is unsigned. Update company name and resubmit signed by director

Corporate structure is unsigned. Update company name and resubmit signed by director

Business PlanBusiness PlanCriticalDue Feb 18, 2025

Resubmit the business plan including a management structure, details on the business risk rationale, allocated responsibilities, controls, provision of information about payment gateways, contractual and financial model with key suppliers. Review business plan guidelines for assistance if necessary.

Resubmit the business plan including a management structure.

Financial StatementsFinancial AuditCriticalDue Feb 18, 2025

Submit FS for year ending 2023 , as well as management accounts for year 2024 which must not be older than 6 months.

Submit FS for year ending 2023 , as well as management accounts for year 2024 which must not be older than 6 months.

Compliance OfficerMiscellaneousCriticalDue Feb 18, 2025

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

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

Business and Corporate Information FormQuestionMediumDue Feb 18, 2025

Question 4 (Corporate tax ID) is missing. Complete and resubmit, including with updated name

Complete and resubmit with updated company name.

Source of Funds of BusinessSource of FundsCriticalDue Feb 18, 2025

Submit enhanced documentation as to how the operations of the company are being funded and by whom, including evidence of funding by the shareholder

Submit enhanced documentation as to how the operations of the company are being funded and by whom, including evidence of funding by the shareholder

Prohibited JurisdictionsProhibiited CountriesCriticalDue Feb 18, 2025

It was noted that one of the registered domains blackwinmagic.com, although geo-blocking specific jurisdictions such as the Netherlands, the domain still allows the player to register by choosing the Netherlands as their country of residence when logging in from other jurisdictions. The applicant must ensure that players residing in Curacao, the Netherlands, US, sanctioned and FATF blacklisted countries are not allowed to register an account.

It was noted that one of the registered domains blackwinmagic.com, although geo-blocking specific jurisdictions such as the Netherlands, the domain still allows the player to register by choosing the Netherlands as their country of residence when logging in from other jurisdictions. The applicant must ensure that players residing in Curacao, the Netherlands, US, sanctioned and FATF blacklisted countries are not allowed to register an account.

Responsible GamingCritical21 items
ID verification procedurePolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

ID verification procedure

The RG policy must outline the procedure carried out by the operator to verify the player's age.

Account closure procedurePolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Account closure procedure upon the operator becoming aware that the player is a minor post-registration.

The RG policy must outline the procedure for post-registration account closure upon the operator becoming aware that the player is a minor.

Record-keepingPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Record-keeping

The RG policy must state the operator's record-keeping policy.

Contacting the operatorPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Procedure on how the player can contact the operator regarding RG concerns via email or chat

The RG policy must describe the procedure for how the player can contact the operator regarding RG concerns via email or chat.

LanguagePolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Must be available in English and target market language

The RG page/policy must be available in English and the site's target market language.

Vulnerable gamblersPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

RG policy should include a structured process on flagging potential vulnerable gamblers

The RG policy must include a structured process on flagging potential vulnerable gamblers.

Indicators of problem gamblingPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Must have a structured process for responding to indicators of problem gambling

The RG policy must contain a structured process for responding to indicators of problem gambling. The key monitoring factors include: - Deposit and wagering frequency - Repeated failed transactions due to insufficient funds - Reversing withdrawals - A pattern of inexplicable extended play sessions - Unreasonable increased communication with customer support, including requests for bonuses - Frequent changes to RG tools - Players maxing out a credit card - Attempts to open multiple accounts to bypass deposit or loss limits

Player profiling and Risk AssessmentPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Establish player profiles to assess risk levels

The RG policy must establish player profiles to assess risk levels

Monitoring and interventionPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Adopt RBA to determine level of monitoring and intervention

The RG policy must adopt RBA to determine level of monitoring and intervention

Recording RG interactionsPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Record all RG interactions in PAM system

The RG policy must state that the operators records all RG interactions in the PAM system

Identification of vulnerable personsPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Procedure to follow for players identified as vulnerable persons

The RG policy must define the procedure to be followed for players identified as vulnerable persons

Cooling-off periodPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Operator must offer players option to activate a cooling-off period

The operator must offer players the option to activate a cooling-off period

Cooling-off optionsPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Options for cooling-off must include duration and marketing opt-out at minimum

The options for cooling-off may include Duration, brand, vertical and marketing, of which the duration and marketing opt-out are mandatory. Furthermore, the duration must be for a minimum of at least 24 hours

Self-ExclusionPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Operator must offer players the option to self-exclude themselves for a duration of at least 1 year

Operator must offer players the option to self-exclude themselves for a duration of at least 1 year

Deposit LimitsPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Players must be able to set limits on the total amount they deposit

Players must be able to set limits on the total amount they deposit

Training and Staff ReadinessPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Operators must train customer service and Responsible Gaming staff to handle player interaction profesionally and effectively

Training should cover, at least: - Recognizing signs of gambling distress - Conducting sensitive and structured conversations with at-risk players - Directing players to appropriate support resources and RG tools

Consumer Advertising and MarketingPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

Operators must not engage in irresponsible advertising

The RG policy must state that the operator must not engage in irresponsible advertising, including: - No targeting of Vulnerable Groups - No portrayal of Gambling as an Investment - No misrepresentation of Skill vs Chance - No Emotional Manipulation - Marketing materials must not feature minors or depict them engaging with gambling content - No explicit content - No encouragement of Unrelated Harmful Behaviours - Bonuses and promotions must be communicated transparently - Operators must not use bonuses to encourage excessive gambling - Operator is responsible for materials provided to affiliates, representatives, sponsorships, ambassadors, social media influencers - Operator must make any contracted third-party aware of their RG policy - All advertising must include a clearly visible RG message or slogan

Internet Filtering ToolsPolicy DocumentLowDue Jul 2, 2026

The operator is advised to remind adults that they should take precautions when sharing devices with minors

The operator is advised to remind adults that they should take precautions when sharing devices with minors, such as safeguarding usernames, passwords and payment details.

Notifications for concerning behavioursPolicy DocumentHighDue Jul 2, 2026

Operators may employ automatic or manual pop-up notifications in response to concerning behaviours

Operators may employ automatic or manual pop-up notifications in response to concerning behaviours

Initiating direct contactPolicy DocumentCriticalDue Jul 2, 2026

When a player exhibits behaviour that reasonably suggests they may be a Vulnerable Player, the operator must initiate direct contact

When a player exhibits behaviour that reasonably suggests they may be a Vulnerable Player, the operator must initiate direct contact

Other LimitsPolicy DocumentHighDue Jul 2, 2026

Other limits may be considered including loss limits, time limits or wager limits, in line wth the operator's target player and/or market

Other limits may be considered including loss limits, time limits or wager limits, in line wth the operator's target player and/or market