Swintt, a rapidly expanding software provider in the global iGaming industry, has officially secured certification from Italy’s regulatory authority, the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), allowing the company to bring its slot games to Italian players for the first time. This approval marks a major milestone for Swintt, positioning Italy as the company’s 13th regulated market....
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