Gaming and technology
Gaming is a technology industry.
Modern gambling is software, data and payments. Here are the groups that work together in Estonian gaming, and how they connect to the rules and supervision.
01 / The ecosystem
Who is who and how they connect.
The licensed operator sits at the centre of the chain: it is accountable to the player and meets the licence conditions. Around it work game developers, platform and payment providers, identity and cybersecurity services, and advisers. Each link affects whether the game is fair, the payment secure and the player protected.
OperatorsGambling operators licensed in Estonia. They bring games to players and put player protection into daily practice.
02 / Studios and suppliers
Game design, development and platforms.
Games are created by studios and suppliers whose software reaches players through a licensed operator. Before a gaming system is used, an independent expert recognised by the Tax and Customs Board confirms its compliance.
Read more: Licensing03 / Payments and fintech
Payment processing and anti-money-laundering.
Every deposit and withdrawal passes through a payment provider. This is where know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) requirements apply most directly: money must move through a verified player and a controlled channel.
Read more: AML and compliance04 / Research and talent
New skills and independent knowledge.
The sector needs developers, data analysts, compliance specialists and researchers. Independent research helps us understand the effects of gambling and make responsible gaming measures effective. EGA is open to working with universities and researchers.
Read more: Responsible gamingIs your company part of this chain?
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