Flatdog Games Nominated in Supplier Compliance at Vixio Global Regulatory Awards 2026

Flatdog Games, headquartered in the Isle of Man, has been shortlisted for the Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier category at the 2026 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards. The studio's recognition highlights its compliance frameworks embedded within its games and promotional features, particularly around player and performance data management, data protection, regulatory requirements, and internal governance.

Shortlisting at the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards 2026

Flatdog Games earned its nomination on the back of submissions detailing its approach to compliance and responsible product development for operator clients. The Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier category is reserved for B2B gaming suppliers whose products and services support regulatory best practices and robust compliance measures among their operator partners. Flatdog’s entry focused on the mechanisms it uses to ensure regulatory requirements and data protection standards are met before content becomes available to operators.

Flatdog Games’ Approach to Supplier Compliance

According to Alex Myers, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Officer at Flatdog Games, the company operates a risk-based compliance regime across all supplier and operator relationships. This includes:

• Enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring for higher-risk relationships
• Contractual compliance safeguards
• Software-integrated jurisdictional controls supporting market restrictions and player protection needs

"As a B2B supplier, Flatdog has compliance responsibilities across its relationships with suppliers and operators. We take a risk-based approach to AML/CFT and KYC, with enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring where a relationship carries greater risk," said Alex Myers (AML/CFT Officer, Flatdog Games).

Responding to Regulatory Developments in the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Government’s publication of its National Risk Appetite Statement in May 2025 prompted a full compliance review at Flatdog Games. The company reassessed its exposure in different markets and re-examined ownership and control risks within its relationships. According to Flatdog, this led to strengthened due diligence and jurisdictional assessment procedures to mitigate risks prior to any game launch with an operator.

"When the Isle of Man published its National Risk Appetite Statement in May 2025, we reviewed our geographic exposure and the ownership and control risks within our business relationships. We strengthened our due diligence and the way we assess jurisdictions, so those risks can be addressed before content reaches an operator," Myers added.

Industry Recognition and Previous Nominations

Lee Hills, co-founder of Flatdog Games, said the Vixio awards shortlisting acknowledges the often-unseen compliance work required before titles reach operator clients. He stated:

"This is brilliant recognition for Flatdog. A huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes before a game reaches an operator, and seeing that work earn a place on the Vixio shortlist has given the whole team a lift."

Hills also highlighted the high standards among other shortlisted companies and expressed intent to secure the award for the Isle of Man-based team.

Earlier in 2026, Flatdog Games was also shortlisted for Gambling & Gaming Compliance Programme of the Year at the ICA Compliance Awards Europe, further indicating the studio’s profile among B2B suppliers for excellence in compliance and responsible innovation.

Supplier Compliance Measures in the B2B Gaming Sector

The Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier category at the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards is intended to spotlight companies setting benchmarks for regulatory governance, responsible development, and operational transparency. Measures cited by Flatdog Games include:

• Building jurisdiction-specific controls into all software products
• Aligning contracts to include enforceable responsible gambling standards
• Proactive assessment following regulatory guidance, such as the Isle of Man’s 2025 National Risk Appetite Statement

Flatdog Games' ongoing recognition places it among the B2B gaming suppliers responding to increasing scrutiny from global regulators and operator clients regarding responsible product delivery and compliance adherence.

The awards ceremony will bring together leading B2B suppliers and regulatory compliance specialists in the global gaming sector. As Flatdog Games faces competition from other industry suppliers, the focus remains on demonstrating effective compliance knowledge transfer from supplier to operator environments.