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Cubeia, a Sweden-based iGaming software solutions provider, is turning up the excitement at ICE Barcelona 2025 with a VIP poker experience unlike any other.

Two legendary football players will be joining the Cubeia team at Stand 2R10 to take part in an exclusive poker game — and attendees will have the chance to win a seat at the table through a raffle held on Day 1 of the event.

Those lucky enough to play will not only compete against football icons but also have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes if they manage to beat them in the game.  Alongside the headline poker event, Cubeia will also host its popular raffle, featuring huge LEGO sets and other exciting giveaways. Visitors can enjoy beer, champagne, and great company at the stand throughout the show.

The exact timing of the VIP poker match will be revealed closer to the event – stay tuned for updates via LinkedIn and Instagram. ICE attendees visiting Cubeia’s stand will be able to experience Cubeia’s expanding portfolio of games, created by its superb Originals Studio. The portfolio features an extensive catalogue of titles, soon to be enhanced by the launch of Chicken Cross Tower, Multiplier Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack, and Snakes.

Cubeia’s Marketing & Event Coordinator, Tove Nilsson, said: “Something extraordinary is coming to ICE Barcelona – and it’s happening right here at Cubeia’s stand (2R10). We can’t reveal everything just yet, but let’s just say this: if you love the thrill of poker, the glory of football, and the excitement of being part of something truly exclusive, you’ll want to stay close. A once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience is in the works – one that unites the spirit of the game with the presence of legends. Soon, a select few will earn the chance to take their seat at the poker table, facing off against two football icons in an unforgettable showdown. This is more than a game – it’s an invitation to make history.”

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Paysecure, a leading provider of payment orchestration solutions for the iGaming industry, successfully hosted its exclusive event Securing Faster Payments in iGaming aboard the Sunborn Hotel in Gibraltar on 16th October.

The evening brought together senior figures from operators, technology providers, and payment networks to explore the evolution of faster, more secure payment experiences in iGaming, and what lies ahead for the sector.

With speakers from Worldpay, Mastercard, DAZN, Pretty Technical, and Paysecure, discussions centred around balancing player experience, security, and compliance in a rapidly changing landscape.

Across keynote talks and a healthy panel debate, speakers explored how technology, data, and collaboration are reshaping the future of payments in iGaming.

A recurring theme was the tension between speed and security, and how advances such as network tokenisation and smarter orchestration are allowing operators to achieve both. Attendees heard how network tokens are improving authorisation rates and trust, while also fuelling new payment experiences, such as click-to-pay, which in turn reduces cashier friction and provides a seamless player journey.

The discussion also delved into how player-centric design, behavioural analytics and the latest technological innovations are transforming the deposit journey. With more than 30% of players abandoning deposits due to checkout friction, speakers shared insights on how to define and build dynamic payment experiences, utilizing customer segmentation, intelligent routing, and rich data-insights; and further reflected on the importance of ecosystem connectivity for pushing the industry forward.

It is clear from the discussions that payments are no longer a utility, but a point of competitive advantage for operators. Payments remain a pivotal conversion moment, and a lot hinges on the experience, with players expecting to pay quickly and efficiently how, when and where they want.

Paysecure’s Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder, Viktoriia Degtiarova, emphasised the importance of collaboration in raising industry standards: “The Paysecure Payment Professionals event really highlighted how critical payments are to operator success. In today’s fast-moving iGaming landscape, continual innovation in payment solutions isn’t optional, it’s essential. Success relies on collaboration across the entire ecosystem, from operators and PSPs to regulators and technology partners, ensuring seamless experiences for players while driving growth for all stakeholders.”

Farish Lakhani, Corporate Sales Director at Worldpay Global SMB further shared, “Thank you to Paysecure for hosting such a well-organised event in Gibraltar and for inviting us to be part of the conversation. It was a great opportunity to share insights and collaborate on shaping the future of payments in iGaming”.

Following the success of the Gibraltar event, Paysecure Payment Professionals – The iGaming Edition will continue across other key iGaming hubs in 2026, building on the discussions and relationships formed at this inaugural event.

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