IGA Group
We are solely, unequivocally, 100% focused on iGaming
We have years of experience in the gaming sector, through previous employment with gaming companies, through software companies providing technical solutions and through various consultancy engagements at the strategic, operational and regulatory levels.
Our expertise covers the entire spectrum of operator activities, including legal, finance, operations, online gaming regulation, compliance, AML, technical, software solutions, licensing, corporate, SEO, support, company formation, tax and accountancy, mergers & acquisitions and more.
Our consultancy services also encompass the online payments landscape, aiding gaming operators in crafting optimal payment solutions for both their business and their clientele as well as acquiring financial and e-money licences.
What sets us apart
Why we are different
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International Expertise
Experience breeds pragmatism and sensible advice delivers meaningful results. With over 15 years of experience and a team that has worked across all areas of the iGaming industry, we’ve faced the challenges and made the mistakes—so our clients don’t have to.
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Global Network
Having the right contacts is critical to get things done in any business, but in the iGaming sector this is even more important. We have been around for a while now and are able to use our extensive network of contacts to ensure the success of your business internationally.
03
Local Insight
On-the-ground knowledge is essential for navigating local regulations and market opportunities. With teams based in multiple jurisdictions, we offer invaluable local support. Leverage our understanding of jurisdiction-specific laws, business practices and market conditions to ensure the operational success of your business.
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A word from our CEO
“At IGA Group we aim to make
your business journey as smooth as possible. We know our customers rely on quality and delivery for their business, and we strive to ensure we give them the best possible service.”
Mario Fiorini
FOUNDER OF IGA GROUP
our mission
To provide a unique experience to all our clients, using our wealth of experience to provide best-in-class solutions for the iGaming sector operating in Malta and internationally.
Meet the team
HERE TO SUPPORT YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
We’re a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about your success. Our goal is to provide you with reliable, efficient and accurate support while keeping the process straightforward and stress-free. Whether you need help with regulations or advice on growing your business, we’re here to make things easier and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Mario Fiorini
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mario is a natural entrepreneur with close to 20 years' experience in the gaming industry. He is the founder and director of IGA Group who offer advisory services at the strategic, operational and regulatory levels for any and all operator activities within the industry.
Keith Seisun
HEAD OF LICENSING
Keith is Head of Licensing at IGA Group, responsible for leading the gaming team, enhancing business processes, fostering partnerships, supporting gaming companies, negotiating contracts, developing strategic plans, ensuring compliance, addressing irregularities, overseeing audits, managing gaming applications and optimising business development strategies.
Alexia Panzavecchia
HEAD OF CORPORATE & COMPLIANCE
As the Head of Corporate & Compliance, Alexia ensures adherence to laws, regulations and policies. Her responsibilities include developing compliance programs, monitoring regulatory changes, conducting risk assessments, establishing internal controls, training and collaborating with departments like legal, HR, finance and operations for consistent compliance.
Phillip Bugeja
PARTNER IGAML
Phillip is an AML/CFT specialist with nearly a decade of experience. He has worked in high-risk sectors like remote gambling and financial services. As a partner at IGA Group, he leads the AML & CFT department. Phillip holds a B.Sc in criminology and is certified in AML/CFT disciplines.
Andrew Cassar
ACCOUNTS PARTNER
Andrew is a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in the accountancy field. As a partner of the accountancy branch of IGA Group, he specializes in providing accountancy services and advisory services in VAT and tax to the industry.
Phaedra Hanst
HEAD OF OPERATIONS CURAÇAO
Phaedra brings extensive expertise to the IGA Group team. With a Master's in Media & Business from Erasmus University and 7 years in retail, she excels in financial analysis, operations, workplace optimisation, marketing strategy, consultancy, data analysis, software integration and team management.
Claire Godschalk
MANAGING DIRECTOR CURAÇAO
Claire is a tax adviser with over a decade of experience at prestigious firms and a master’s in tax law. She specialises in multinational structuring, M&A and due diligence. Co-founder of IGA Trust, she believes a well-designed organisational structure promotes growth and profitability.
Wen Jun Hsieh
SENIOR LICENSING OFFICER
Wen is a Senior Licensing Officer based in Malta. Wen speaks fluent Mandarin as well as English and can assist in different areas related to licensing and compliance.
Claire Marie Calleja Zammit
LEGAL ADVISOR
Claire Marie is a lawyer by profession specialising in corporate and financial services regulatory compliance. She read for the degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta and a Postgraduate Diploma in EC law at King's College, University of London.
Marcon Cumbo
HEAD OF INTERNAL ACCOUNTS
Marcon has over 20 years of experience in the accountancy and audit industry. Within the IGA Group Marcon is responsible for all the internal accounting functions of the Group.
Graziella Azzopardi Vella
HEAD OF CLIENT ACCOUNTS
Graziella has over 13 years of experience in the accountancy and audit industry. Within the IGA Group Graziella manages and supervises the client´s accounts portfolio that includes bookkeeping, vat returns, management accounts and tax returns.
Darran Ingretolli
CONTENT & SALES
With a background in sales, vip hospitality, marketing and business development in various industries, Darran is a jack-of-all trades with over a decade of experience in land-based and online gaming.
Andrea Palmatè
CTO
Andrea is a developer from the golden age of home computers with a working knowledge of most programming languages. He is that passionate about information technology that he considers it a hobby instead of a job.
Stella Theodorou
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Stella is a Graphic, Web, UX/UI Designer with 20+ years of experience. For the past 10 years she is working in the iGaming sector. She is strongly interested in learning new technologies, staying up to date with the fast-paced evolution of things and truly passionate about design.
Mario Fiorini
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mario is a natural entrepreneur with close to 20 years' experience in the gaming industry. He is the founder and director of IGA Group who offer advisory services at the strategic, operational and regulatory levels for any and all operator activities within the industry.
Keith Seisun
HEAD OF LICENSING
Keith is Head of Licensing at IGA Group, responsible for leading the gaming team, enhancing business processes, fostering partnerships, supporting gaming companies, negotiating contracts, developing strategic plans, ensuring compliance, addressing irregularities, overseeing audits, managing gaming applications and optimising business development strategies.
Alexia Panzavecchia
HEAD OF CORPORATE & COMPLIANCE
As the Head of Corporate & Compliance, Alexia ensures adherence to laws, regulations and policies. Her responsibilities include developing compliance programs, monitoring regulatory changes, conducting risk assessments, establishing internal controls, training and collaborating with departments like legal, HR, finance and operations for consistent compliance.
Phillip Bugeja
PARTNER IGAML
Phillip is an AML/CFT specialist with nearly a decade of experience. He has worked in high-risk sectors like remote gambling and financial services. As a partner at IGA Group, he leads the AML & CFT department. Phillip holds a B.Sc in criminology and is certified in AML/CFT disciplines.
Andrew Cassar
ACCOUNTS PARTNER
Andrew is a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in the accountancy field. As a partner of the accountancy branch of IGA Group, he specializes in providing accountancy services and advisory services in VAT and tax to the industry.
Phaedra Hanst
HEAD OF OPERATIONS CURAÇAO
Phaedra brings extensive expertise to the IGA Group team. With a Master's in Media & Business from Erasmus University and 7 years in retail, she excels in financial analysis, operations, workplace optimisation, marketing strategy, consultancy, data analysis, software integration and team management.
Claire Godschalk
MANAGING DIRECTOR CURAÇAO
Claire is a tax adviser with over a decade of experience at prestigious firms and a master’s in tax law. She specialises in multinational structuring, M&A and due diligence. Co-founder of IGA Trust, she believes a well-designed organisational structure promotes growth and profitability.
Wen Jun Hsieh
SENIOR LICENSING OFFICER
Wen is a Senior Licensing Officer based in Malta. Wen speaks fluent Mandarin as well as English and can assist in different areas related to licensing and compliance.
Claire Marie Calleja Zammit
LEGAL ADVISOR
Claire Marie is a lawyer by profession specialising in corporate and financial services regulatory compliance. She read for the degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta and a Postgraduate Diploma in EC law at King's College, University of London.
Marcon Cumbo
HEAD OF INTERNAL ACCOUNTS
Marcon has over 20 years of experience in the accountancy and audit industry. Within the IGA Group Marcon is responsible for all the internal accounting functions of the Group.
Graziella Azzopardi Vella
HEAD OF CLIENT ACCOUNTS
Graziella has over 13 years of experience in the accountancy and audit industry. Within the IGA Group Graziella manages and supervises the client´s accounts portfolio that includes bookkeeping, vat returns, management accounts and tax returns.
Darran Ingretolli
CONTENT & SALES
With a background in sales, vip hospitality, marketing and business development in various industries, Darran is a jack-of-all trades with over a decade of experience in land-based and online gaming.
Andrea Palmatè
CTO
Andrea is a developer from the golden age of home computers with a working knowledge of most programming languages. He is that passionate about information technology that he considers it a hobby instead of a job.
Stella Theodorou
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Stella is a Graphic, Web, UX/UI Designer with 20+ years of experience. For the past 10 years she is working in the iGaming sector. She is strongly interested in learning new technologies, staying up to date with the fast-paced evolution of things and truly passionate about design.
Mario Fiorini
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mario is a natural entrepreneur with close to 20 years' experience in the gaming industry. He is the founder and director of IGA Group who offer advisory services at the strategic, operational and regulatory levels for any and all operator activities within the industry.
Keith Seisun
HEAD OF LICENSING
Keith is Head of Licensing at IGA Group, responsible for leading the gaming team, enhancing business processes, fostering partnerships, supporting gaming companies, negotiating contracts, developing strategic plans, ensuring compliance, addressing irregularities, overseeing audits, managing gaming applications and optimising business development strategies.
Alexia Panzavecchia
HEAD OF CORPORATE & COMPLIANCE
As the Head of Corporate & Compliance, Alexia ensures adherence to laws, regulations and policies. Her responsibilities include developing compliance programs, monitoring regulatory changes, conducting risk assessments, establishing internal controls, training and collaborating with departments like legal, HR, finance and operations for consistent compliance.
Phillip Bugeja
PARTNER IGAML
Phillip is an AML/CFT specialist with nearly a decade of experience. He has worked in high-risk sectors like remote gambling and financial services. As a partner at IGA Group, he leads the AML & CFT department. Phillip holds a B.Sc in criminology and is certified in AML/CFT disciplines.
Andrew Cassar
ACCOUNTS PARTNER
Andrew is a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in the accountancy field. As a partner of the accountancy branch of IGA Group, he specializes in providing accountancy services and advisory services in VAT and tax to the industry.
Phaedra Hanst
HEAD OF OPERATIONS CURAÇAO
Phaedra brings extensive expertise to the IGA Group team. With a Master's in Media & Business from Erasmus University and 7 years in retail, she excels in financial analysis, operations, workplace optimisation, marketing strategy, consultancy, data analysis, software integration and team management.
Claire Godschalk
MANAGING DIRECTOR CURAÇAO
Claire is a tax adviser with over a decade of experience at prestigious firms and a master’s in tax law. She specialises in multinational structuring, M&A and due diligence. Co-founder of IGA Trust, she believes a well-designed organisational structure promotes growth and profitability.
Wen Jun Hsieh
SENIOR LICENSING OFFICER
Wen is a Senior Licensing Officer based in Malta. Wen speaks fluent Mandarin as well as English and can assist in different areas related to licensing and compliance.
Claire Marie Calleja Zammit
LEGAL ADVISOR
Claire Marie is a lawyer by profession specialising in corporate and financial services regulatory compliance. She read for the degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta and a Postgraduate Diploma in EC law at King's College, University of London.
Marcon Cumbo
HEAD OF INTERNAL ACCOUNTS
Marcon has over 20 years of experience in the accountancy and audit industry. Within the IGA Group Marcon is responsible for all the internal accounting functions of the Group.
Graziella Azzopardi Vella
HEAD OF CLIENT ACCOUNTS
Graziella has over 13 years of experience in the accountancy and audit industry. Within the IGA Group Graziella manages and supervises the client´s accounts portfolio that includes bookkeeping, vat returns, management accounts and tax returns.
Darran Ingretolli
CONTENT & SALES
With a background in sales, vip hospitality, marketing and business development in various industries, Darran is a jack-of-all trades with over a decade of experience in land-based and online gaming.
Andrea Palmatè
CTO
Andrea is a developer from the golden age of home computers with a working knowledge of most programming languages. He is that passionate about information technology that he considers it a hobby instead of a job.
Stella Theodorou
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Stella is a Graphic, Web, UX/UI Designer with 20+ years of experience. For the past 10 years she is working in the iGaming sector. She is strongly interested in learning new technologies, staying up to date with the fast-paced evolution of things and truly passionate about design.
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