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Start2Pay strengthens strategic partnership with GG.BET

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6 years ago

January 31, 2020

Payments solutions specialist to provide leading operator with full suite of global payment services

Start2Pay, the specialist global payments provider, has further strengthened its strategic partnership with leading global sports-betting operator GG.BET.

The deal, which further strengthens the instrumental role Start2Pay has played in GG.BET’s rapid growth, will now encompass the operator’s full payment service provision.

Greatly expanding GG.BET’s payment options for its global customer base, GG.BET is now set to benefit greatly from Start2Pay’s all-in-one gaming payment solutions services, ensuring reduced costs and the complete toolkit required for expansion into additional new markets.

Drawing on over five years of payments expertise across the e-commerce, cyber sports and financial sectors, Start2Pay’s battle-tested suite of payment solutions are explicitly designed to provide partners with the toolkit to ensure seamless payments services for over 100 localised payment systems worldwide.

With an emphasis on enabling operators to be instantly ready to offer payment services across developing regional markets, including LatAm, CIS and the Far East, its advanced platform combines all types of payment methods, as well as offering local card acquisition for better approval ratios, multi-currency payments and payout services.

Fully certified by The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Start2Pay also provides operators with in-house routing schemes, bespoke analytics and a wealth of risk and anti-fraud solutions, all designed to reduce costs and boost customer engagement.

Commenting on the deal, Vranceanu Madalin, Business Development Manager at Start2Pay said:

“Start2Pay and GG.BET have a long and successful history together, and I’m delighted to see our cutting-edge suite of solutions contributing to their rapid success across LatAm, the EU and the Far East.

“I’m confident with our full package of payment services, we’ll be helping GG.BET to take their fantastic operation to the next level with the complete toolkit required to expand into any new market of their choice.”

Endorsing Start2Pay’s services, Phin Smith, GG.Bet CEO said:

“Partnering with Start2Pay has done wonders for our payment processes; ensuring our operations are more efficient and cost-effective than ever before.

“Via one single integration, we’ve been able to provide every payment solution that we need to our customers. Not only that, but with over 100 localised payment systems available; we’re ready to enter any new market with their support.”

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Plaza Hotel & Casino plans July 3-4 events for America’s 250th anniversary

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13 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold two days of events in downtown Las Vegas to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, with festivities scheduled for Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

The property said the weekend will include two fireworks displays. The July 3 Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks show is set for 9:10 p.m., with viewing available from the rooftop pool party or Main Street’s Carousel Bar area, according to the company. A separate July 4 grand finale fireworks show is scheduled for 9 p.m.

On July 4, Plaza also plans an all-day rooftop pool party with a DJ, drink specials and food options, with free admission for hotel guests and paid entry for non-hotel guests starting at 7 p.m. Additional activations include The Great American Wing Contest at 5 p.m. at Carousel Bar, with the first-place eater set to win $1,000, and a Happy Dad Beer Pong Tournament at 7 p.m. on the rooftop pool deck with prizes valued up to $400.

On the gaming side, Plaza—home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room—said it will run a $250,000 Super Bingo event tied to the 250th anniversary, with registration priced at $250 per person and game play on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The casino floor will also host the first night of the Plaza’s $5,000 Spark & Spin Slot Tournament on July 3, with the tournament scheduled every Friday in July from 8 to 9 p.m.

Plaza said it is also offering its All-Inclusive Package over the summer, including the holiday weekend, which the company said waives resort fees and includes various on-property amenities and dining and beverage inclusions.

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BOYLE Sports opens 400th shop at Galway Racecourse under new deal

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24 hours ago

June 22, 2026

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The bookmaker signs an initial three-year partnership with Galway Races, adding an on-course betting shop and expanded sponsorship.

BOYLE Sports has signed an initial three-year partnership with Galway Races that includes opening its 400th retail betting shop on-site at Galway Racecourse in Ballybrit.

Under the agreement, BOYLE Sports will operate a dedicated on-course betting shop and expand branding and visibility across the Galway racing calendar. The partnership also includes additional race sponsorship opportunities, according to the company.

BOYLE Sports said the deal builds on its existing involvement at the venue, including title sponsorship of the Saturday at the Galway Races festival. Sponsored races include the €110,000 BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle and the €80,000 Galway Tribes Hurdle.

Sinéadh Crowe, Head of Irish Retail Operations for BOYLE Sports, said: “Opening our 400th shop here marks a major milestone in the BOYLE Sports journey and reflects just how far we’ve come since John Boyle set up his first shop in County Armagh in 1982. It’s a proud moment for everyone involved and underlines our continued commitment to retail, Irish horse racing and delivering a top-class experience for customers on race day.”

Michael Moloney, CEO of Galway Racecourse, added: “It’s a real privilege to have BOYLE Sports open their 400th shop here on-site as part of this exciting new multi-year partnership with Galway Races.

“We’re absolutely delighted to strengthen our ties with such a powerhouse brand with deep roots in Irish racing and we’re excited to build on that shared heritage as we work together to enhance the experience for racegoers over the coming years.”

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S8UL partners with AMD ahead of Esports World Cup 2026 campaign

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1 day ago

June 22, 2026

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AMD Ryzen and Radeon hardware will be used across S8UL’s esports, streaming and creator workflows as the Indian org ramps up its EWC push.

S8UL has signed a strategic partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ahead of its Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 campaign, as the Indian esports and gaming content organization targets further international expansion.

Under the agreement, AMD will equip S8UL’s players and creators with AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processor-based PCs, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, and AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics cards for gaming, streaming, content creation and general productivity.

The deal lands as S8UL prepares for EWC 2026 after being selected for the Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Partner Program for a second consecutive year. The organization said it has already secured qualification spots in Apex Legends, Chess, Fortnite, Honor of Kings, and Trackmania, while continuing to pursue additional slots in other titles. The partnership also follows S8UL onboarding Campa Energy as the Title Sponsor for its EWC 2026 campaign.

“S8UL has always focused on both competitive success and content creation. As we prepare for the Esports World Cup, AMD’s technology will support our players and creators across competition, streaming and content production. We’re excited to work together as we continue to grow our presence globally,” said Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, S8UL.

“India’s gaming ecosystem is expanding beyond competition, with creators playing an increasingly important role in how communities connect and grow,” said Vinay Sinha, Managing Director, Sales, AMD India. “Organizations like S8UL are helping shape that evolution, and we’re excited to support their players and creators with AMD technology as they continue to engage gaming and creators’ communities in India and around the world.”

EWC 2026 is scheduled for July 6 to August 23, with the Esports World Cup organisers stating it will feature more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

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