City of Dreams Mediterranean has secured a major international award, emerging as one of the top performers at the prestigious International Compliance Association (ICA) Awards Europe in London.
Chosen from over 150 international entries, City of Dreams Mediterranean took second place in the Gambling & Gaming Compliance Programme of the Year category - an achievement that firmly places it among the elite tier of operators in Europe, in one of the industry’s most demanding and competitive fields.
This distinction followed a rigorous, independent evaluation process, with winners announced on 25 June in London, and highlights the exceptional strength, innovation, and effectiveness of the resort’s compliance framework. City of Dreams Mediterranean stood out on the international stage, outperforming a highly competitive international field and setting a benchmark for excellence in governance, risk management, and responsible gaming.
City of Dreams Mediterranean’s stellar submission highlighted the strength and effectiveness of its compliance framework, showcasing its commitment to robust regulatory standards, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement in financial crime prevention within the gaming sector.
The judging panel comprised a diverse group of highly influential and respected figures from across the compliance and financial crime prevention community. This includes Lisa Bennett, Legal Compliance Director at Mastercard; Shyam Kotecha, Chief Compliance Officer, MLRO & Director at MT Finance; Jon Duffy, Senior Vice President, Corporate Assurance & Regulatory Affairs at Genting Casinos UK; Caroline Braddock, Ethics and Compliance Officer at Rolls-Royce; and Anthony Davies, Senior Compliance Manager at AXA Health, among others.
Property General Manager of City of Dreams Mediterranean, Grant Johnson, said of the recognition, “We are honoured to be recognised by the ICA Compliance Awards in this highly competitive category. This reflects the dedication and professionalism of our teams, who work tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity. At City of Dreams Mediterranean, we remain committed to fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and excellence across all our operations.”
Europe’s only awards recognising teams and individuals across the compliance community, the ICA Compliance Awards celebrate outstanding achievement, collaboration, and innovation across the global compliance and financial crime prevention sector.”
