Aztec

What is Aztec?

The initial 2021 licences are set to expire at the end of September 2026. All licence holders were required to submit applications for the subsequent five-year period, covering 2026 to 2031.

Those that have received renewals include TOTO Online BV (brands: TOTO, Winnitt), Holland Casino NV (Holland Casino Online), Play North Limited (Kansino), FPO Nederland BV (FairPlay Casino), Bingoal Nederland BV (Bingoal), Hillside (New Media Malta) Plc (Bet365), NSUS Malta Limited (GG Poker), and Betent BV (Betcity).

This selection reflects a mix of both local and internationally-based operators. The list reflects operators that were previously active in the market, meaning so far no new operators have received an approval to operate.

What is Aztec?

From the ash, three phoenix rise, and each one guards a different force. Their tears hold old magic, and when those tears are gathered the heat returns to the embers below. The more phoenix wake, the more there is to play for. When all three rise together, their combined force reshapes what happens next. A 5-reel, 4-row video slot built around three phoenix-driven Hold and Spin features. Collect coloured Tear Scatters to wake each phoenix, stack their modifiers, and climb the GO Guaranteed ladder.

About Aztec

Prosecutors allege that five suspects had operated internet-based gambling services without the required German licences from at least July 2021. The volume of bets placed on these platforms reportedly exceeded €5.8 billion between mid-2021 and the end of 2023. 

In addition to illegal gambling, investigators suspect extensive tax evasion, with a projected tax shortfall of about €77.6 million for 2024.

The DSWV, representing licensed sports-betting operators, broadly welcomed the law enforcement action as a necessary response to the illegal market’s growth and associated risks.