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LeoVegas first to offer open banking

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6 years ago

November 30, 2020

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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.

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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.

B2B

Gamingtec signs on as headline partner for Midnight Mayhem at ICE Barcelona

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7 minutes ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gamingtec has been named Headline Impact Partner of Midnight Mayhem Fight Night, a charity boxing event run by Behind The Gloves and scheduled alongside ICE Barcelona on 19 January 2027.

Behind The Gloves said the campaign is targeting €150,000 in fundraising and will follow 16 industry figures as they prepare to box.

According to the organisers, Gamingtec’s support will cover elements including a six-month training programme, event fundraising, fighter storytelling and post-event impact reporting. The partnership will also support a WBC Adaptive Boxing showcase and reporting on how proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by fighters and partners.

Sapar Karyagdyyev, Founder of Gamingtec, said: “At Gamingtec, we believe the strongest partnerships create value beyond business, so supporting Midnight Mayhem was a natural fit for us. The initiative brings together people from across our industry to raise money for important causes while highlighting the positive impact the sector can have when it comes together behind a shared goal.

“We’re proud to support Behind The Gloves as Headline Impact Partner and look forward to growing the event, amplifying its fundraising mission and celebrating the participants throughout their journey to ICE Barcelona.”

Lee McFarland, Founder of Behind The Gloves, said: “A target like €150,000 isn’t achieved through enthusiasm alone – it’s achieved through commitment. Gamingtec’s decision to become our Headline Impact Partner strengthens every part of Midnight Mayhem and gives us the platform to create an even greater impact for the charities and communities we’re supporting.

“But more importantly, it sends a message. When a company of Gamingtec’s standing backs an initiative like this, it shows what our industry can achieve when businesses come together behind a shared purpose. That’s how one fight night becomes something much bigger, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner to have in our corner.”

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Compliance Updates

EvenBet Gaming wins Swedish B2B supplier licence from Spelinspektionen

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7 minutes ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Five-year approval follows a recent Denmark supplier licence and targets Nordic regulated growth.

EvenBet Gaming has been granted a five-year B2B supplier licence in Sweden by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen. The approval allows the supplier to provide its poker and online casino software to licensed operators in the market.

EvenBet said the licence covers access to its portfolio, including poker software and an online casino suite, and positions the company to support partners operating under Sweden’s regulatory framework.

The company also pointed to Sweden’s market performance, citing Spelinspektionen data that the licensed gambling market generated SEK 6.7 billion in turnover in Q1 2026, up 0.8% year-on-year, with commercial online gambling and sports betting accounting for SEK 4.4 billion.

According to EvenBet, it will manage mandatory annual security audits and RNG testing required by Spelinspektionen as part of its supplier obligations.

Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “Securing our Swedish B2B licence is another important milestone in EvenBet’s long-term strategy. Sweden has established itself as one of the most mature and well-regulated gaming markets in Europe, making it an extremely attractive jurisdiction for both suppliers and operators.

“This approval not only reflects the strength and reliability of our technology but also allows us to support our existing and future partners with fully compliant access to a highly valuable market.”

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BGaming

BGaming launches The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power slot

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7 minutes ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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New title uses The Godfather film assets and combines three bonus modes that can trigger simultaneously, plus Hold & Win and a progressive jackpot.

BGaming has launched The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power, a new slot title built on The Godfather film franchise.

According to the supplier, the game includes the likeness of Vito Corleone, portrayed by Marlon Brando, alongside the film’s voice and musical score.

On the mechanics side, BGaming said the slot features three “Pot Collectors” — Bronze, Silver and Gold — tied to Loyalty, Pride and Vengeance, plus Mystery symbols. The feature set includes a Hold & Win mechanic and a progressive jackpot system.

Gameplay is built around three bonus modes: Bonus Spins, Jackpot Spins and Hold & Win Spins. BGaming said each can be triggered individually, or two or all three can trigger at once. The game also includes Buy options for a random Bonus or a triple Bonus game, and Wilds featuring The Godfather logo.

Igor Bondarenko, Product Owner of Publishing at BGaming, said: “The Godfather is one of those franchises that people instantly recognize, and pairing it with mechanics we know already perform well in the entertainment segment felt like a natural fit.

“The three Pot Collectors and three Bonus modes give players several goals to pursue at the same time, and the chance to trigger all three features together creates the kind of standout moments our #Entertainment category audience and streamers actively respond to.”

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