This conversation spotlights Lorenzo Stacchini, CEO/CTO of Goodstar Games (the B2B brand of PSM Tech SRL) and practicing public health physician. Goodstar’s strategic turn—from Italy’s volatile AWP/VLT environment to international iGaming—is as much about method as it is about markets. We’ll unpack how a science-led approach informs Responsible Gaming and content integrity, why leveraging external distribution channels (mirroring the value a strong Game Aggregator brings) is the capital-efficient route for global reach, and how land-based IP is being re-engineered for mobile-first audiences without losing commercial fidelity. The aim: a practical blueprint for building a compliant, reliable pipeline that meets high tax and certification demands in regions like LATAM while protecting cash flow and brand trust.
Goodstar Games x Timeless Tech: Compliance in Smart Growth
Lorenzo Stacchini shares how the company scales efficiently without extra costs.
Conclusion
Goodstar’s shift from Italy’s unstable AWP/VLT market to global iGaming is driven by structure, not chance. Lorenzo’s approach blends scientific discipline with practical scalability: Responsible Gaming shaped by public-health research, a math-anchored method for adapting land-based IP, and a certification pipeline built to remove delays before they hit cash flow.
External distribution becomes a strategic multiplier — a way for a lean studio to reach multiple markets without inflating fixed costs. At the same time, LATAM’s mobile-first habits push Goodstar to modernize pacing and mechanics while preserving the commercial DNA of their legacy titles.
With stronger QA, milestone-based release gating, and third-party audits woven into development, Goodstar is positioning itself as a reliable, cost-efficient partner. And as regulatory and fraud-prevention demands rise worldwide, the next phase of expansion will rely even more on close cooperation between providers and distribution hubs, ensuring Goodstar scales sustainably while protecting trust and liquidity.
FAQ
1. How does Lorenzo’s medical background influence Goodstar’s Responsible Gaming approach?
Lorenzo treats Responsible Gaming as a behavioral-health challenge, not a checkbox. His medical research shapes risk-flag models, session-control logic, and design rules that reduce compulsive behavior without interrupting the commercial value of the games.
2. What key lesson from Italy’s AWP/VLT volatility guides Goodstar’s current strategy?
Unpredictable regulation taught Goodstar to build systems that are certification-first and cash-flow-conscious. Every new market is approached with long-term compliance planning instead of reactive patching.
3. Why is working with a strong Game Aggregator essential for Goodstar’s international scale-up?
Aggregators allow Goodstar to enter multiple markets without duplicating commercial, technical, and regulatory overhead. Instead of building dozens of direct operator relationships, Goodstar leverages a single hub that multiplies distribution while keeping costs tightly controlled.
4. When adapting land-based titles to online, which elements must remain intact?
The math engine, volatility signature, and recognizable feature loops must stay unchanged to preserve the game’s commercial identity. What gets redesigned first are session pacing, UX speed, and animation cadence to fit mobile-first markets.
5. How does Goodstar translate traditionally slow or compliance-heavy mechanics for LATAM players?
The studio maintains regulatory logic but modernizes tempo: shorter cycles, faster feedback, lighter UI, and volatility curves designed for quick-hit mobile sessions — without compromising certification integrity.
6. What internal improvements helped Goodstar shorten certification time?
Stricter documentation templates, automated build validation, and early QA checkpoints have turned certification from a bottleneck into a predictable, repeatable process across multiple jurisdictions.
7. How does Goodstar protect cash flow during scale-up?
The company uses milestone-based release gating, controlled vendor terms, and sequencing of projects to avoid liquidity pressure. Each release must justify its cost before moving to the next phase.
8. What is Goodstar’s signature retention layer compared to jackpot-heavy competitors?
Instead of relying on network-wide jackpots, Goodstar focuses on math-driven engagement loops — features with high session value, reward consistency, and operator-friendly promo alignment that reinforce repeat play.
9. How will rising regulatory and anti-fraud demands shape the relationship between Goodstar, distributors, and Timeless Tech?
Both sides will need tighter security audits, transparent data workflows, and aligned certification processes. This environment favors ecosystems where providers and distributors collaborate proactively, not reactively.
10. What global iGaming trends will influence Goodstar’s next expansion steps?
Markets with clearer tax rules, stronger certification pathways, and mobile-first player habits — particularly in LATAM and parts of Asia — will shape Goodstar’s next jurisdictions. Demand for reliable, audit-ready content will be the deciding factor.
