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LeoVegas first to offer open banking

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5 years ago

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November 30, 2020

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Zoltan Tundik

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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.

open banking and psd2
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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ELA Games Celebrates “Slot Newcomer of the Year” Nomination for Tea Party of Fortune

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1 hour ago

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February 24, 2026

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Wladimir P.

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ELA Games’ Tea Party of Fortune has been shortlisted for Slot Newcomer of the Year at the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026, highlighting the studio’s flair for narrative-driven design as the iGaming community prepares to convene at the Grand Arena in Cape Town this March.

An Inventive Take on a Classic Fairytale
Tea Party of Fortune earned its nomination thanks to its distinctive artistic style and multi-layered approach to the Hold & Win category. The slot moves beyond conventional static gameplay, featuring the “Overflowing Teacup” progression that builds anticipation during each spin.

The game’s charm lies in keeping players invested in the journey toward the Secret Garden through a range of active features. During the bonus round, colored tea-coins activate the cups’ magic, expanding the grid from 5×3 to 5×5, multiplying wins, and awarding extra respins, creating an experience as dynamic and whimsical as its theme.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, commented:
“Having Tea Party of Fortune recognized at SiGMA Africa is a great moment for the team. We focused on bringing the characters to life through detailed animation and a story that unfolds as you play. Having our work acknowledged by the industry in such a vibrant market is a proud achievement for everyone at ELA Games.”

Cast Your Vote
The Slot Newcomer of the Year award is now open to public voting. ELA Games invites everyone who has enjoyed their whimsical trip to Wonderland to show support by casting a vote via the link below.

Vote for ELA Games and Tea Party of Fortune here: SiGMA Africa Public Voting Form

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PunterClash Partners with QTech Games to Power Casino Expansion in Nigeria

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3 hours ago

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February 24, 2026

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Wladimir P.

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PunterClash, a newly launched Nigerian sports gaming platform centred on skill-based engagement and next-generation sportsbook experiences, has announced a strategic partnership with QTech Games, the leading aggregation platform serving emerging markets.

The agreement forms part of PunterClash’s phased rollout strategy as the company officially enters the Nigerian market. While the platform launches with its core sportsbook and proprietary OddScore contest format, the integration with QTech Games lays the groundwork for a curated casino offering to be introduced in a future product phase.

Built on a modern approach to sports engagement, PunterClash blends sports prediction, competition-driven mechanics, and responsible design principles to deliver a more interactive experience for fans. Through the partnership, the platform gains access to a scalable casino aggregation solution designed to support localisation, regulatory compliance, and structured market growth.

Richard Owoyemi, Managing Director at PunterClash, said:

“Partnering with QTech Games is an important step in our long-term product strategy. Our immediate focus at launch is delivering a strong, reliable sportsbook and skill-based contest experience through OddScore. QTech strengthens our roadmap by giving us access to a world-class aggregation platform that we can introduce in a structured and responsible way as we scale.

“In a competitive market like Nigeria, differentiation comes from product quality and execution. This partnership supports our vision of building a sustainable platform with depth across multiple verticals over time.”

Ekaterina Mayorova, Head of Region for Africa at QTech Games, added:

“We’re delighted to partner with PunterClash as they enter the Nigerian market. Their focus on innovation and long-term product thinking aligns well with how we support operators across emerging markets. Our aggregation platform gives partners the flexibility to introduce new gaming experiences at the right time and in the right way for their audience.”

The partnership underscores PunterClash’s focus on measured expansion, responsible gaming practices, and building a scalable platform tailored specifically to Nigerian players.

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