Public statement
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act), and sets out the steps which Games Global Limited has taken during the financial year ending 31 March 2024, in order to prevent modern slavery from occurring in its operations and supply chain. This statement is applicable to the worldwide operations of Games Global Limited and its subsidiaries (the Group).
Games Global Limited is a young player in iGaming, launched in May 2022 with more than 3,000 games and jackpot titles in their portfolio, servicing over 650+casino brands. The company has already cemented its standing as a titan of the industry. Games Global is focused on both established international regulated and regulating markets and incorporating innovative technology capable of serving new and existing customers to the highest standards.
Games Global’s mission is to be the number one choice for customers, to be the one players want, to be the best employer, the best game makers; achieving this mission by being bold, remaining authentic, honest and transparent and by harnessing the power of togetherness.
In the context of modern slavery, with such ambition comes responsibility and with the size of our market presence-accountability, not only with respect to our conduct as an employer and how we run our business, but also in ensuring we only engage with and procure goods and services from companies with a similar stance to us on this invidious practice.
We have approximately 1,000+ employees worldwide and operations in countries including, but not limited to, the Isle of Man, United Kingdom, Gibraltar, Malta, Estonia, South Africa, and the United States. We make sure we recruit and pay fairly.
As part of our commitment to combating modern slavery, this year we have begun to implement a comprehensive Supply Chain Management framework which, in conjunction with the related Supplier Code of Conduct, will enable us to review and monitor our suppliers’ adherence to modern slavery laws and requirements. This framework will help us mitigate risks and ensure ethical practices throughout our supply chain.
Policies
Group Procurement Policy – requires that, in the evaluation and the selection of our suppliers our Probity Teams specifically checks for any modern slavery concerns. As a business we expect all suppliers to maintain policies that support fair competition, integrity, human and labor rights (including modern slavery). The purpose of the policy is to ensure that supplier risk is properly evaluated and to minimize associated risks.
Supplier Code of Conduct – sets out our expectations around the behavior of our suppliers in the areas of modern slavery, ethics, compliance, diversity and inclusion.
Whistleblowing Policy – our Whistleblowing Policy outlines our commitment to support personnel who wish to voice any concerns they may have without fear of retaliation.
Anti-Bribery, Corruption & Fraud Policy – outlines the Group’s unequivocal stance on, bribery, corruption and fraud, and its commitment to ensuring that Games Global conducts its business in a professional and legal manner.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
We have established a procurement process which includes conducting risk based due diligence on our suppliers to ensure that we are not affiliated with entities with any known association with forced or child labour, nor engage contractors or procure goods from any entity which is reported as exploiting, coercing,or abusing any person for personal or commercial gain.
In order to give our staff the best chance of identifying instances of modern slavery and those companies that may pose a risk to our position on modern slavery, we have;
- Circulated a Modern Slavery Policy to all staff that introduces the issue, sets the standards of conduct that the Group has adopted and will enforce across its offices, and introduces those controls aimed at preventing modern slavery both in our internal and external operating environment.
- Reminded our Probity Team, responsible for the onboarding of our customers, that modern slavery is one of the predicate offences for money laundering and they should remain alert to source of wealth or adverse media information that hints at such activity.
- Established supplier procurement procedures that include assessment of risk and conduct public domain checks on those providing us products and services, and in the procurement of goods to ask questions of those in the supply chain.
- Via the Modern Slavery Policy notified staff that the Games Global whistleblowing facility can and should be used to escalate matters of concern in relation to modern slavery, including any deliberate intent to bypass procedures which have a preventative purpose.
- Assigned ongoing awareness raising and development of our modern slavery program, to our Chief People and Transformation Officer and ongoing monitoring of and compliance with our corporate obligations on modern slavery to our Chief Compliance Officer. Both positions are Games Global Board level appointments.
Training
All new joiners must complete an intensive induction process, which includes employee awareness of the potential of modern slavery risks occurring and outlines steps to be taken to report any concerns.
Looking ahead
We know there is more we can and will do in this area; we will:
- Provide specific staff communication and training on the topic.
- Incorporate modern slavery clauses into 100% of new supplier contracts.
- Bind Tier 1 Suppliers to our Supplier Code of Conduct (or ensure they are operating under their own equivalent Code of Conduct).
- Implement audits and required self-assessment questionnaires from suppliers.
- Continue to review and develop our policies and processes to ensure our approach is in line with our risk profile.
As at 05 August 2024 this is a true statement of where we currently are on the prevention of modern slavery in our business and in meeting our legal obligations in this regard.
Approved & Signed on behalf of the Board of Games Global Ltd August 2024
