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SoftSwiss saves its clients over 10 million euro in 2020 via its Anti-Fraud Service

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December 23, 2020

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SoftSwiss is proud to announce that in 2020 the company’s anti-fraud and security checks service saved its clients an outstanding amount of 10 million euro.

SoftSwiss anti-fraud service makes part of the 24/7 Customer Support and Player Retention Services available to all SoftSwiss Online Casino Platform clients with careful assistance from our qualified customer support associates.

The service enables bonus abuse checks on players, checking and blocking of duplicate player accounts, further investigation of potential collusions, as well as other abusive behavior. Furthermore, SoftSwiss anti-fraud provides identification and recognition of game patterns used in order to extract benefits. What’s also highly important, it consults on GDPR compliance and data protection. The Anti-Fraud team acts strictly in accordance with the gaming websites’ Terms & Conditions, as well as applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.

One of the great examples of exceptional work done by the SoftSwiss anti-fraud team this year happened when the team received a seemingly regular check request, which ended up being quite an extraordinary one. During the initial check it was found out that the player was an abuser. The team made a decision to request verification of the player’s account including Source of Funds / Source of Wealth, as these documents are not commonly asked and therefore are not included in a common package of documents bought on the black market. The player uploaded all of the documents the next day, which should have made us believe they were genuine. Nevertheless, during the detailed document check it was noticed that the player’s language in e-wallet and their native language were different raising a suspicion that the player was a drop once again. Due to that, the player was asked to pass Skype verification. Finally, during the verification call it was concluded that the player was not an account owner but a drop.

Vitali Matsukevich, Head of B2C at SoftSwiss noted: “We are ecstatic that our team managed to save the day this year with such a large amount of money retained for our clients. Everyday we carefully look into all suspicious activities happening on our Platform and combat fraud, using a lot of different tools and methods. We keep on working on even more fascinating AI projects in cooperation with the Data Science and Platform Development teams. And thanks to that in the coming year we expect to increase efficiency and security of business operations for our clients”.

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Groove shortlisted for Best Aggregator at SiGMA Asia Awards 2026

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May 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Groove has been named a finalist for Best Aggregator 2026 at the SiGMA Asia Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for 2 June 2026 at the SMX Convention Centre Manila during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

The shortlist was announced by Global Gaming Insider, according to the company. Groove said its platform aggregates more than 15,000 games from over 150 providers via a single API.

Giusy Campo, Business Development Director at Groove, said: “This shortlist is external recognition of a truth we already feel internally: Groove is moving at a different pace. Asia is not a single market, it is a collection of distinct regulatory environments, player behaviours, and partnership opportunities”

Campo added: “Our platform is built to respect that complexity, not smooth it over. Being named a finalist for Best Aggregator tells us that our approach; deep integration, localised content strategies, and commercial precision; is resonating with the operators who matter most in this region. We are not just bringing games to Asia. We are bringing a roadmap for sustainable growth.”

Yahale Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of Groove, said: “The aggregation space is crowded. Differentiation is everything. This nomination confirms that our vision, transforming aggregation from a commodity into a strategic growth discipline, is taking hold.” He added: “Operators across Asia are no longer asking for just volume or speed. They are asking for structural resilience, data intelligence, and a partner who can execute across fragmented regulatory landscapes with precision. Groove delivers that. To be recognised alongside the best in Asia is a privilege, but the real work continues in Manila and beyond. We are here to win, not just awards, but the trust of the operators who build their businesses on our platform.”

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DATA.BET reports 168% turnover growth from virtual content in Q1 2025–Q1 2026

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May 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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DATA.BET says turnover from its virtual content grew 168% between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, with the supplier reporting the product accounted for 39% of total virtual sports turnover and 45% of profits over the period.

The company said the content is developed fully in-house and delivered through automated bot-vs-bot matches that run 24/7 without dependence on real-world fixture schedules. DATA.BET positioned the format as a way to provide continuous events and reduce operational overhead for operators.

Across the same period, DATA.BET reported +299% active users, +129% across clients GGR, +246% events per quarter, and +218% bets placed.

DATA.BET also said the audience profile overlaps with live football bettors, which it believes supports retention during seasonal breaks. The supplier added that the algorithm-driven format “carries no fraud exposure,” supports In-Stream Betting overlays, and provides near-zero latency between broadcast and market updates.

“Over the past year, our bot-vs-bot virtual content has delivered consistent, measurable results across every operator deployment. Building e-Football in-house gives us the flexibility to configure it to what each operator actually needs — whether that is a specific league structure, a particular mix of bot and player content, or a branded competition format,” mentioned Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BET.

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155.io makes fintech debut with Coverd partnership

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May 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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155.io has signed a partnership with US-based fintech platform Coverd, marking the content studio’s first move into fintech. The deal was announced Thursday 21st May 2026.

Under the agreement, 155.io’s real-world games will be integrated into Coverd’s platform. Coverd said the integration is designed to turn everyday transactions into interactive experiences where users can win the chance to have purchases covered through 155.io gameplay.

Sam Jones, Founder & CEO of 155.io, said: “This partnership gives us the opportunity to bring our content to a completely new audience. We share a philosophy with Coverd around disrupting and modernising industries through more interactive experiences. They understand that younger audiences expect entertainment and engagement across every digital touchpoint, including finance, which is exactly how we think about design.”

Albert Wang, Coverd co-founder, added: “Today’s consumer is actively embracing gamified products across every category, so there’s no reason personal finance should stay in the stone age. We’re excited to work with 155.io to make financial experiences more interactive and give everyone a chance to live big by winning back their purchases. 155.io’s next-gen content fits perfectly with what we’re building at Coverd.”

155.io said the integration will bring its interactive content—built around live-action footage and real-time mechanics—to Coverd users. The studio’s portfolio includes Rush Hour from its CCTV Game library, alongside Ducks.io and Snow Run.