AI Revolution in Player Protection: Mindway AI Secures Circus Casino

Artificial Intelligence is taking a more central role in safeguarding digital gaming halls. On September 03, 2026, technology provider Mindway AI announced the roll-out of its GameScanner software on the Circus.nl platform in the Netherlands. In collaboration with the parent company Gaming1, a system is being implemented that goes far beyond simple static limits. It is a dynamic monitoring tool that scans player profiles in real-time and registers even the smallest deviations in betting behavior.

The technology behind GameScanner is based on a combination of artificial intelligence, neuroscientific models, and the expertise of psychologists. Through this hybrid approach, operators can recognize risk patterns before the player themselves notices a loss of control. For Circus, this means a significant expansion of its in-house protection system called ROBIN (Responsible Online Behaviours Indicators). This positions the provider as a pioneer for proactive safety in a heavily regulated market.

Numbers and facts

At the heart of the new partnership is the integration of a 360-degree behavioral analysis. The system processes vast amounts of data to create individual risk scores. Gaming1 expects a significant reduction in response times for at-risk users. Jean-Christophe Choffray, Deputy CEO of Gaming1, emphasized the importance of technological support for the staff.

"At Gaming1, we believe technology delivers its greatest value when it strengthens human judgement and translates into meaningful player protection." - Jean-Christophe Choffray, Deputy CEO at Gaming1

Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO of Mindway AI, also sees the expansion as a milestone. He noted that the partnership allows for providing a holistic behavioral psychology profile of each player in the database. This is particularly crucial in key markets like the Netherlands, where regulatory authorities set extremely high requirements for operators.

Background

Mindway AI is no stranger to this field. The company recently released a specific sports betting version of its Gamalyze solution just in time for the World Cup. GameScanner itself is already used by industry giants like Entain, evoke (formerly 888), and BetCity. The fact that Circus.nl is now also relying on this external validation shows the growing pressure on the industry to build independent control instances into their own software architecture. The Dutch gambling authority KSA is considered one of the strictest in Europe, alongside the German GGL, making such technological investments almost mandatory.

Why it matters for German players

For customers in Germany, this development is a double-edged sword but predominantly positive. While AI monitoring means seamless control of one's own gaming behavior, it primarily serves to comply with the State Treaty on Gambling 2021. In Germany, licensed providers must already follow strict rules, such as the cross-provider deposit limit of 1,000 euros per month, which is monitored via the LUGAS system. Furthermore, a strict 1-euro limit per spin applies to slots.

AI systems like GameScanner could help in the future in Germany to supplement the rigid rules for GGL whitelist providers with smarter, individual measures. Instead of relying solely on static limits, German casinos could use such tools to warn early if a player shows signs of addiction despite complying with legal limits. This increases safety without unnecessarily restricting the gaming fun for casual users.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

Casinos with a license from the Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL) are under constant observation. Software solutions that, like GameScanner, provide an "independent layer" of insights could become an important tool for German operators to pass GGL audits. The focus is shifting away from pure sponsorship toward technical excellence in compliance. Those who cannot prove they are actively combatting gambling addiction risk losing their license quickly in Germany. The cooperation between Gaming1 and Mindway AI serves as an international reference model for modern, data-driven player protection.