Playtech raised concerns over the recently published Spectrum Report, which confirms that that Evolution’s games are available in restricted markets. It also notes that missing data on Iran, Syria and Sudan leave key questions unresolved.
The publication of the Spectrum Report examines concerns raised by Black Cube about Evolution’s operations in prohibited markets. Black Cube presented Spectrum Report in connection with its ongoing litigation with Evolution.
Playtech stated that Evolution had previously described the report as exculpatory, while refusing to release the document due to concerns about confidential financial information.
According to reports, Spectrum has confirmed some of Black Cube’s reports about Evolution’s games being offered in banned markets along with the regulatory repercussions of such activities.
Spectrum, however, could not know if any gaming sessions happened in Iran, Syria and Sudan.
The report indicates that the uncertainty prevented Spectrum from carrying out essential parts of its investigation. The company, therefore, claims that there is still uncertainty regarding the availability of Evolution’s games in banned markets.
The document also covers the question of how Evolution is monitoring operators offering gaming services using its products. Spectrum noted that Evolution “does not take any proactive action” in order to ensure these operators “do comply with the terms of contracts.”
Playtech stated that the report proves its concerns regarding Evolution’s compliance processes. The company quoted Spectrum’s evaluation of the problems as being “problematic” and “putting Evolution in a difficult position with law enforcement agencies.”
The company has also reconfirmed its decision to schedule the original Black Cube investigation and expects that the court hearings to establish the credibility and legitimacy of that investigation and the concerns it raised.
