Yield Sec’s platform, processes and team will be fully integrated into GCI’s operations.
Compliance technology and consultancy Gaming Compliance International (GCI) has announced the acquisition of marketplace intelligence platform Yield Sec.
As part of the agreement, the full Yield Sec platform, including the technology and team, will be integrated into GCI’s operations. Founder and CEO Ismail Vali will also move into the role of president of GCI.
Yield Sec operates an intelligence platform which utilises player data to assess the size and impact of illegal gambling markets. The company works with operators, policymakers and other stakeholders on mitigating black market leakage and improving channelisation.
GCI’s AI-driven platform provides in-house player protection, advertising and
media content monitoring. It provided black market mitigation efforts prior to the deal, but the combined operation is expected to build scale and support even more stakeholders.
GCI pledges ‘unprecedented’ market awareness with Yield Sec
Matt Holt, CEO of GCI, said clients would have “actionable awareness” of the iGaming market with Yield Sec’s technology.
“Yield Sec’s innovative platform for effective and efficient disruption will become a cornerstone of our offering, enabling regulators and operators to gain unprecedented awareness and actionable awareness across the total online gaming marketplace,” he said.
“This acquisition accelerates our mission to delive