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STICPAY: the Solution for Online Gambling Services to Achieve Fast and Secure Disbursements
As part of its award-winning e-wallet solution, the UK-based fintech company STICPAY has partnered with local banks in multiple countries to provide fast, secure, and convenient withdrawals on online gambling platforms. This way, service providers can improve the expectations of their customers a lot.
To eliminate fraud, comply with local regulations, and protect our users, STICPAY only provides merchant services to licensed online gambling solutions that operate according to the relevant regulatory laws and measures.
With several stores closing down and governments introducing lockdowns globally to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, online gambling services have seen a significant rise in user activity.
However, many customers feel that they are let down as disbursement options are not meeting user expectations.
As players are betting more and everyday activities are shifting from offline to online, users are demanding faster withdrawals and secure payments from online gambling services, with similar speeds they normally experience in the retail industry.
The customer experience is not as engaging as it should be, which could drive users away from service providers due to the withdrawal issues of online gambling solutions.
Issues Amid the Coronavirus-Fueled Online Gambling Growth
The global gambling industry is growing at a fast rate. From 2019’s $58.9 billion, the online gaming market is expected to grow to $66.7 billion in 2020 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.
According to the researchers, a great share of the increase could be attributed to COVID-19 as consumers are increasingly using online gambling services while staying at home during the lockdown. Based on the findings of the report, the online gaming sector could reach $92.9 billion by 2023 at a CAGR of 11.64%.
The coronavirus-fueled rise in online gambling activity is also significant in Asia and Australia. Even though such activities are banned in multiple Asian countries, the APAC region is the industry’s second-largest market, representing a global share of 11.72% in 2017.
According to a joint study of the Australian organizations Illion and Alphabeta, online gaming activity has increased by 67% in early April in the Oceanic nation.
Despite the increase in online gaming, service providers are struggling to satisfy customer needs. While consumers are already used to fast payments processing in the e-commerce and the retail industries, gamblers have to wait several days to withdraw their funds from online gaming platforms.
Since slow disbursements prevent online gambling service providers from meeting customer needs, their users are becoming less engaged with their solutions. As a result, they may decide to choose a competitor platform that offers quick payouts to gamers.
STICPAY to Offer Faster and Secure Deposits and Withdrawals to Online Gambling Services
The London-based fintech company STICPAY has identified the disbursement issue of online gambling services, seeking to solve their problems with rapid payments as part of its award-winning e-wallet solution.
STICPAY considers Asia as one of its key markets. With a Year-Over-Year (YoY) growth of 300% and availability in 200+ nations, over 60% of STICPAY transactions come from Asian users, with the average monthly growth rate of transactions in the continent being 28%.
STICPAY has partnered with local banks in several countries – including China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and Canada, with support for more nations coming soon – to provide cost-efficient, fast, and convenient payments to both its merchants and end-users.
As a result, STICPAY users could take advantage of local bank wires to withdraw their funds from online gambling services much faster – it takes an average of one business day to withdraw funds from STICPAY using a local bank wire – than at regular payment gateways and competitor e-wallet solutions.
In addition to local bank transfers, STICPAY customers can use a wide variety of payment methods to withdraw and deposit funds. This includes Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay China, local and international bank wires, and cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Tether).
Furthermore, STICPAY users can use the prepaid STIC Card to withdraw or spend their balances even more conveniently. The STIC Card is available to end-users in 200+ countries after submitting the relevant Know Your Customer (KYC) documents.
Besides fast and convenient payments, online gambling merchants and their customers could benefit from STICPAY’s advanced security features.
Apart from strict KYC and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, STICPAY stores customer funds in segregated accounts – with uninterrupted user access and the ability to withdraw them to external accounts anytime – while uses a set of anti-fraud measures to protect both service providers and end-users.
As a result, there is no chargeback risk for merchants, as all funds received via STICPAY are 100% secure and indemnified.
“Many online gambling services provide a wide variety of payment methods to their users so they can choose the one that best fits their needs. However, with the current coronavirus-fueled rise in online gambling, offering faster and secure disbursements are becoming more crucial to fulfilling customer needs. Therefore, the traditional payment gateways where it takes three to five business days to withdraw funds are unable to satisfy the rising demands of online gamblers. With STICPAY, online gamblers can withdraw funds quicker, conveniently, and securely while leveraging our local partnerships with banks to initiate fast payouts in and out of the platforms that take one business day on average to execute. STICPAY grows at a rapid 300% Year-Over-Year rate, especially in the Asian region, where the average monthly growth of transactions is 28%. We are committed to leveraging this development to offer the best services to the online gambling industry.”
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SOFTSWISS, a global provider of iGaming software solutions, has won two prestigious trophies at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025. These recognitions come alongside two more accolades at Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards 2025.
EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards
Hosted annually, the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards honour the most innovative and effective campaigns and teams in online gaming. Recognising success across marketing, creative execution, customer engagement, and commercial results, the awards are regarded as one of the industry’s top accolades.
This year marks the third consecutive win for SOFTSWISS, following previous victories for its standout campaigns, Bringing the Heat in 2023 and Grab Success in 2024. The judges praised the SOFTSWISS marketing team with the Marketing Team of the Year Award for showing a clear passion for their brand and a creative use of new technologies and data analytics.
In addition to leading the team’s collective success, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, was personally recognised as the best B2B Marketer of the Year for her role in transforming SOFTSWISS’ marketing function into a brand powerhouse.
“Thank you to the EGR jury team for this wonderful recognition. Winning Marketing Team of the Year is an extraordinary achievement that highlights our strength and dedication as a team. Additionally, receiving B2B Marketer of the Year is a deeply meaningful acknowledgement of our collective efforts,” says Valentina Bagniya. “These awards are not about individual achievements; they reflect the creativity, commitment, and passion of our entire marketing team.”
Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards
SOFTSWISS also received major recognition at Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards 2025. Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional contributions to the iGaming industry over the course of his career. Meanwhile, Rubens Barrichello, ex-Formula 1 pilot and Non-Executive Director in Latin America at SOFTSWISS, was named Best iGaming Influencer of the Year, celebrating his significant impact through content creation, marketing, and online presence.
Valentina Bagniya comments: “It’s significant that our colleagues Ivan Montik and Rubens Barrichello received recognition at Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards 2025, demonstrating how our leadership vision is increasingly recognised and valued by industry professionals. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to expanding our expertise and actively contributing to the advancement of our industry.”
On 3-4 July, the SOFTSWISS team will be attending iGB Live in London, ready to share their insights and expertise with interested attendees.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on gaming product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions and virtual training for the global gaming industry, announced that it is exhibiting at the Perú Gaming Show 2025, June 18–19 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima, Perú. BMM’s local experts will be available at Booth No. 31–32 to discuss the Company’s full suite of testing, certification, cybersecurity and virtual training services for Perú’s growing gaming industry. With a well-established land-based sector and a rapidly expanding online gaming market, Perú represents one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in Latin America. BMM has supported the Peruvian gaming industry for more than 18 years, with a dedicated office in Lima since 2007. The Company’s deep roots and compliance expertise make it uniquely positioned to serve the diverse needs of Perú’s casinos, sports betting operators, lottery providers and online gaming programmes.
Amusnet is set to make a powerful impression at the Peru Gaming Show 2025, taking place on June 18-19 in Lima, by presenting a comprehensive portfolio across its Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-based verticals. As one of the most prominent and influential gaming exhibitions in Latin America, PGS brings together the industry’s leading providers, manufacturers and decision-makers for two days of impactful business exchange. Amusnet is also sponsoring the LMG Futbol Experience on June 17, held just before the exhibition, showcasing involvement in local events and its engagement in supporting industry-wide collaboration.
International Game Technology PLC announced that its spectacular RISE55 cabinet is now live on casino floors across the US. With robust, performance-focused content roadmaps for the premium-leased and for-sale game segments, IGT’s RISE55 cabinet debuted with the highly entertaining Magic Treasures Gold game. The RISE55 cabinet features a 55-inch ultra-HD curved display that delivers crisp graphics, enhanced audio technology and remarkable player comfort. The RISE55 cabinet first hit casino floors in late May, with additional deployments planned through the summer. As the hardware’s Class III premium launch title, Magic Treasures Gold is a visually stunning multi-level progressive game with features that build upon the success of IGT’s award-winning Magic Treasures game, including a leveled-up version of the Money Ball feature.
Partnerships
Hard Rock Cafe, in partnership with international soccer icon Lionel Messi, launched new merchandise coinciding with one of the year’s most anticipated global soccer tournaments. The collection debuts as part of Hard Rock’s “WE PLAY TOGETHER” campaign, which unites soccer fans to celebrate the sport. The campaign will feature special experiences and exclusive offers, such as bundle deals combining themed Messi menu and retail items, for guests to watch each match and show support for their favourite teams. Lionel Messi announced the collection via an Instagram post, where he donned one of the custom tees now available for purchase.
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team’s Official DFS Partner. The partnership features several digital and in-stadium activations at Dodger Stadium as PrizePicks continues to strengthen its brand presence in baseball.
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There are affiliate networks, and then there’s MegaList – a performance-first, hype-last kind of operation built for casino and sportsbook brands that prefer results over buzzwords.
In an industry that sometimes feels like it’s powered by vague metrics and recycled content, MegaList steps in as the “Mega Map” – a practical, data-driven network guiding both players and operators to higher ground. Less “look at our reach,” more “here’s your conversion rate.”
So no, this isn’t just another logo-stamped brand promising traffic and delivering bounce rates. This is a carefully engineered affiliate engine built on smart SEO, qualified leads, and just enough caffeine-fueled obsession with results to make even the most skeptical operators pay attention.
The iGaming Affiliate World: Why It (Still) Matters
Let’s be honest – the affiliate space in iGaming has had its fair share of bad actors and empty promises. But when done right, affiliate marketing is still one of the most effective and efficient ways to connect licensed operators with the right players.
Players want fewer popups, more clarity. Operators want actual ROI, not vague impressions.
Enter: the data-driven affiliate network.
It’s simple:
- Informed players make better choices.
- Strategic affiliates deliver better traffic.
- Everyone wins. Except, of course, the shady operators who preferred it the other way.
Meet the MegaList Brands
These aren’t vanity microsites. Each MegaList brand has a specific mission, actual humans behind the content, and a reputation for, well… telling it like it is.
MegaCasinoList
Let’s face it – players don’t need another affiliate promising “top 10 casinos” based on whatever ad paid the most. They need honest, transparent, expert-backed reviews.
That’s where MegaCasinoList comes in – a platform that filters out the noise and delivers legit info on licensed casinos, security, fairness, and gameplay. Slots? Live dealer games? Payout speed? Yep, it’s all in there, and it’s all vetted.
They work with reliable operators only, because – and here’s a crazy idea – not every shiny site deserves your deposit.
MegaTipsList
If you like sports predictions that read like a 20-page legal document, you’re in the wrong place.
MegaTipsList is built for bettors who want real insights, fast reads, accurate tips, and actual value. It delivers predictions, sports news, and timely promotions – minus the fluff and with none of that “win guaranteed” nonsense.
Designed for bettors who like to stay informed without needing a PhD to understand the odds.
MegaBetList
For the practical bettor who just wants the facts: which sites are legit, which ones pay fast, and what to expect before placing your first wager.
MegaBetList reviews betting platforms with a clear, no-nonsense voice. It’s not trying to dazzle; it’s trying to help people bet smarter – and it’s doing a pretty solid job of it.
From licensing to promotions to usability, everything is covered – and everything is filtered through what actually matters to sports fans.
Why This All Matters (And Why It’s Working)
The iGaming world doesn’t need more noise. It needs better filters, smarter partners, and affiliates that actually care whether the traffic leads somewhere useful.
That’s where MegaList comes in – not to impress with buzzwords, but to perform, to scale, and to make sure both operators and players are on the same page for once.
And if we may drop in a little vision while we’re at it:
“At MegaList, we believe informed players and strategic operators shape a stronger, smarter iGaming industry.”
For once, a statement that isn’t just inspirational filler.
So the next time someone pitches you an affiliate network, ask one thing: “Do they have a plan, or just a landing page?”
MegaList has both, and a track record to prove it.
Explore MegaList’s network:
🔗 MegaAffiliatesList.com
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