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SafeCharge, a Nuvei company, launches Cartes Bancaires offering, expands local acquiring into France
#payments – SafeCharge, a Nuvei company, announces it can now offer Cartes Bancaires (CB), France’s national interbank network, and the country’s most widely used payment scheme. With one integration, SafeCharge enables access to over 300 alternative payment methods throughout the world. Adding Cartes Bancaires removes yet another payment barrier, enhancing local and cross-border transactions by providing a secure and familiar form of payment.
SafeCharge is making it easier for businesses to make the world their local marketplace by expanding online operations into France, one of the largest eCommerce markets in the world, and the second-largest economy in the European Union. Cartes Bancaires has over 70 million cards in circulation and 60% of French payments are made using the card brand. In addition to minimizing fees for domestic processing, SafeCharge merchants can now offer this local payment alternative to maximize authorization acceptance rates, improve customer satisfaction, and generate more potential revenue.
Retail eCommerce sales in France continue to rise in the double digits, and are expected to reach nearly 80 billion euros by 20231, with fashion and apparel being a leading market segment. The French gaming industry has also experienced impressive growth, led primarily by sports betting, as total revenue in Q3 2019 rose 27.7% year-on-year to 346 million euros2. For international sellers, accepting Cartes Bancaires delivers greater growth opportunities with improved access to French consumers. To further boost conversions, SafeCharge streamlines the checkout process with built-in, dynamic localisation of preferred language, transaction currencies, and payment methods.
“It doesn’t just take great technology to succeed. Digital transformation is the key to growth in today’s global market. Businesses need a payment partner they can rely on to implement and execute a successful payment strategy,” said Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman, and CEO. “Launching Cartes Bancaires acceptance gives our customers another edge needed to thrive locally and globally, all through a single, integrated platform.”
“We are excited to offer Cartes Bancaires as a local, preferred payment option, providing greater access to the booming French online market,” said Yuval Ziv, MD of SafeCharge and head of global acquiring. “Consumers in France have embraced eCommerce nearly universally. SafeCharge customers can now expand their business and maximise conversions, whilst delivering a localized user experience to a sophisticated and affluent consumer base.
Cartes Bancaires operates on a closed-loop interbank network, requiring a local acquiring connection. Outside of France, most cards can be processed internationally as typical Visa and Mastercard transactions through a co-branding arrangement, making cross-border online payments seamless.
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After becoming one of the first B2B suppliers to get their sportsbook solution successfully GLI-certified for Brazil, Delasport has now achieved compliance with the requirements of SIGAP regarding its iGaming platform.
Obtaining the required GLI certifications and the integration with the Brazilian DataVault through SIGAP’s official API means that the solution is fully ready to dive headfirst into the market.
The certifications granted by Gaming Labs International to Delasport include the required set of approvals: the technical certificates for Betting System, Sports Betting Server (Sportsbook), a.k.a. Remote Game Server (RGS), and more.
Delasport also covers the geofencing requirements and the requirements for safer gambling monitoring and AML transaction monitoring.
Part of the implementations include an intricate system with multi-factor authentication and a modern KYC provider, meeting all requirements of the market.
Just days ago, Delasport announced its first Brazilian deal with Latam-based B2B platform provider Vibra Solutions. This is all part of the company’s global expansion strategy where Brazil and LatAm in general is a key region to get established in.
“Successfully completing this second phase of GLI certification for Brazil reinforces the trust that players and operators place in Delasport’s products”, says Filippo Ferri, Delasport’s Chief Compliance Officer. “This certification highlights our ability to uphold the highest industry standards of integrity and fairness”, he concludes.
The post Delasport’s Full Platform Now Certified in Brazil appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.
AGS is thrilled to announce that its innovative real-money online slot game, 3x Ultra Diamond
, developed by AGSi—AGS’ Interactive division—has won the Top Performing New Online Slot Game award at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards. The prestigious award, presented at the February 27, 2025 ceremony at Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, recognizes the game’s exceptional success and its extraordinary impact in the rapidly evolving online gaming landscape.
3x Ultra Diamond is a high-volatility, 3×3 slot game with 9 selectable lines, offering multiple ways for players to win. Developed by AGSi’s in-house online game studio, the game allows players to increase their potential for massive payouts by adjusting their bet per line, which also scales the jackpots. The exciting features include multiple tiers of WILD symbols and dynamic watermark multipliers, which can significantly boost line wins. Jackpots are triggered when players land three WILD symbols of different tiers on a played payline—unlocking thrilling rewards. With classic symbols like Diamonds, BARs, and Sevens, combined with innovative gameplay mechanics, 3x Ultra Diamond delivers an electrifying experience that keeps players on the edge of their seats.
Since its launch, 3x Ultra Diamond has quickly become a standout title in the online gaming space. It debuted in the July 2024 Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) U.S. Online Game Performance Report, where it soared to the top, ranking #1 in both the “New Top Game Ranks – Overall” and “New Top Game Ranks – Slots” categories. It also earned a Top 5 spot in the “Top Game Ranks – Overall” category. Most recently, the game was honored as a Top Game Spotlight in the February 2025 EKG U.S. Online Game Performance Report, a testament to its enduring popularity and impressive performance.
This award marks another milestone for AGSi, further solidifying its reputation for delivering cutting-edge, in-house developed online content that push the boundaries of player engagement and entertainment.
The post AGS Wins Top Performing New Online Slot Game at 2025 EKG Slot Awards appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.
OddsMatrix, EveryMatrix’s sportsbook and odds feed business, has further enhanced its premium sports content offering by partnering with micro-markets provider Kero Gaming.
The collaboration will see OddsMatrix integrate Kero’s suite of traditional and contextual football led micro markets into its sportsbook and feed coverage, with basketball, baseball, and American football to follow later this year.
These rapid micro-markets will broaden OddsMatrix’s coverage of 170,000+ monthly live betting events and 650+ bet types across its ‘always-on’ sportsbook.
Kero content will supplement OddsMatrix’s existing multi-sport Fast Markets product offering sportsbook and odds feed customers real-time, instant betting options across a variety of individual game moments.
By blending its proprietary Fast Markets with Kero’s micro-betting output, OddsMatrix will further empower its growing, global tier-1 client base with a differentiated and dynamic live betting offering.
Tor Skeie, CEO, OddsMatrix, said: “Integrating with Kero Gaming adds another layer to our comprehensive premium sportsbook and feed coverage.
“Kero have been fundamental figures in the growth of micro-betting and we are thrilled to integrate their content into our ‘always-on’ sportsbook.
“We’re passionate about empowering our loyal customers with technology, tools and content that enable them to differentiate, and this partnership will help support that goal.”
Tomash Devenishek, CEO, Kero Gaming, said: “Collaborating with EveryMatrix is a natural fit for Kero, as both companies share a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for operators and bettors alike.
“This partnership enables us to integrate our cutting-edge micro-betting technology with EveryMatrix’s powerful platform, creating new opportunities for engagement and excitement.”
The post OddsMatrix grows micro-market coverage with Kero Gaming integration appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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