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LeoVegas first to offer open banking

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5 years ago

November 30, 2020

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LeoVegas will be the first out in the gaming industry to allow open banking transactions under PSD2 via the company’s proprietary technology platform. This will result in even more secure and faster payments for customers directly from their own bank accounts as well as lower transaction costs and reduced dependence on other payment service providers for LeoVegas.

“Secure, seamless and fast payments are incredibly important, and the fact that we now – through PSD2 (the Second European Payment Services Directive) – have the opportunity to directly integrate with many European banks, will provide a superior customer experience offered by security and speed,” comments Gustaf Hagman, LeoVegas’ Group CEO. “Conducting transactions via open banking is also considerably more cost-effective compared with traditional payment methods. There is a high level of activity in our product and technology development organisation, and it is exciting to see all of the innovations we are delivering to our customers. We are first out in the industry with this pioneering payment solution, which will change the entire payments industry in the years ahead.”

The UK is the first market in which LeoVegas has already launched payments via open banking. Customer data from the initial weeks show that 10% of all new customers already are choosing to initiate their payments via open banking. The solution will be successively rolled out across several of the company’s core markets in Europe.

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PSD2 stands for the EU’s Second Payment Services Directive, which aims to develop the market for electronic payments and thereby create better conditions for secure and effective payments. Open banking is one aspect of PSD2 and entails that actors open up and share information with each other. The opportunities afforded by open banking include coupling together business models that together form a new ecosystem for payments, creating added value for customers.

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Important Information regarding Fast Track services

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2 days ago

October 10, 2025

George Miller

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Fast Track is issuing this statement regarding an isolated incident that occurred in early October.

Fast Track experienced a highly sophisticated cyber attack that specifically targeted two clients operating on the Fast Track Platform.

Upon detection of the breach, Fast Track immediately ceased the attack and informed the affected parties.

Fast Track confirms that no other clients have been impacted by this incident.

Further details will be provided as they become available and appropriate to release.

If you have any questions regarding this incident, please email [email protected].

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2XKO

DATA.BET the First to Launch 2XKO Offering

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2 days ago

October 10, 2025

George Miller

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Introducing Riot Games’ newest title to the esports landscape

DATA.BET, the award-winning sports betting solution supplier, has pioneered the betting market by launching 2XKO, a new dynamic competitive format.

2XKO marks a new addition to the global esports scene. With its fast-paced, double-elimination structure, it brings a distinctive rhythm of short yet high-stakes matches — a setup that potentially opens new avenues for betting engagement and audience retention as the format evolves.

At this stage, DATA.BET’s coverage focuses on key pre-match markets, including Winner and To Reach the Final for overall tournament outcomes, as well as Winner within individual matches. During the final stages of the competition, the company also plans to expand its offering with Map Winner markets for each map.

What makes 2XKO unique is the combination of short-form, high-intensity gameplay. This setup maximizes player engagement, mirroring the popularity of competitive fighting games worldwide while translating seamlessly into a betting environment.

DATA.BET debuted its 2XKO betting coverage at the upcoming 2 NICE KO tournament in Nice, France (Oct 10–12, 2025), featuring nearly 300 players across top fighting titles.

Bogdan Holovnov, Head of Esports at DATA.BET, said: “Esports thrives on creativity and innovation, and 2XKO is the perfect example of how new formats can drive excitement for players and bettors alike. At DATA.BET, we’re proud to be the first to bring this to market — giving our partners exclusive access to content that captures the speed, intensity, and global appeal of fighting games. This launch reinforces our commitment to expanding esports betting with fresh, high-impact experiences.”

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Benedict McDonagh Director of In-House Studios at Entain

Steampunk Treasures emerges as biggest hit of 2025 for Entain’s flagship in-house studio

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2 days ago

October 10, 2025

George Miller

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Entain is celebrating the runaway success of Steampunk Treasures, the latest release from its flagship in-house studio, CR Games, which has instantly become the studio’s top-performing game of the year.

Entain has two in-house studios – CR Games and Vertical Games – which develop unique and exclusive games for players. Steampunk Treasures has joined the ranks of other successful in-house launches including Big Banker X, Lock O’ The Irish, and Rich Sharky, and by player numbers alone, the game is Entain’s fifth most successful launch of the year in the UK so far.

The game has also seen outstanding performance across key brands, including Sportingbet, Betboo Brazil, and bwin.com, where stakes were 145% higher than average during its first week. UK brands also saw strong results, with Coral (+69%), Ladbrokes (+34%), and Foxy (+20%) all reporting positive above-average engagement.

The game’s visual style builds on the classic fishing theme, widely regarded as the most popular in the UK. It draws inspiration from the intricate world of steampunk, combining brass, gears, and adventure with modern slot Cash Collect mechanics.

“Steampunk Treasures is a fantastic example of what our in-house studios can achieve,” said Craig Turner, Head of Studio at Entain. “The game’s unique aesthetic and engaging Cash Collect mechanic have resonated with players across markets, and its early success reinforces our commitment to delivering exclusive, high-quality content to our customers around the world.”

“Our studios are central to Entain’s ability to create content that truly connects with our customers,” said Benedict McDonagh, Director of In-House Studios at Entain. “By combining creative innovation with deep market insight, we’re able to deliver exclusive games that consistently outperform expectations, and Steampunk Treasures is a brilliant example of that success.”

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