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Xace to open new EU HQ in Malta, expanding payment services across the EU

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5 years ago

March 30, 2021

George Miller

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Account and payment services provider will use new Malta head office to drive further growth across Europe.

Xace, the fast-growing account and payment services provider to businesses in the gambling sector, has announced plans for a brand-new Malta headquarters as it looks to continue its rapid expansion across Europe over the coming months.

The new head office will be used to manage the solutions offered to Malta-based businesses and personnel in the gaming industry, while also facilitating greater business development in key European markets.

Due to open in the summer, the office will also be home to Xace Europe, a subsidiary of Xace that will manage operations across the EU and provide greater access to its products and services for companies based in the region.

Xace has enjoyed rapid growth since launching a little under a year ago and especially among gambling businesses that struggle to acquire traditional high street bank accounts. The company already counts some of the industry’s biggest names among its customers.

It currently provides EUR and GBP business and personal accounts, each with virtual debit cards, throughout Europe. With European expansion a key focus for 2021, Xace saw Malta as the ideal location to open its new European headquarters.

David Hodkinson, CEO of Xace, said: “This is a very exciting development for Xace which comes such a short time after our initial launch. In just seven months we have scaled to one of the leading account providers in the gaming industry and with no signs of growth slowing down.
“Increasing our account offering in Malta was a no-brainer as it is the hub of the global gaming industry and where we absolutely need our European business to be based.”

Annie Osborne, CCO at Xace, said: “This is a milestone moment for us as we build on the tremendous growth Xace has enjoyed to date, making our products and services available to more gaming companies across Europe than ever before from our new Malta HQ.”

Fairplay Exchange

Fairplay Fares: Racegoers get off to a winning start as Fairplay Exchange cover train fares for journey to Cheltenham Festival

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9 minutes ago

March 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Fast-growing UK betting operator Fairplay Exchange helped racing fans start the Cheltenham Festival in style.

As eager punters from London poured into Paddington Station to make their way to Gloucestershire for day one of the Festival, Fairplay Exchange offered lucky travellers the chance to enter a quiz and have their rail fare covered in free bets.

Fans were put to the test by Sky Racing presenter Callum Halliwell, a familiar face to the racing community. Those who aced the quiz received the cost of their train fare as a free bet from Fairplay Exchange, giving them an extra boost ahead of a week packed with racing action.

Even participants who didn’t win the fare-back prize walked away with a free bet, reinforcing Fairplay Exchange’s commitment to giving back to fans and enhancing the overall Festival experience.

Lawrence Stoker, Chief Operating Officer at Fairplay, said:

“The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the year for many racegoers. The excitement starts the moment you board the train at Paddington, and we wanted to make that journey even more enjoyable.

Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan or a casual day-tripper, we hope our campaign added some extra fun to the morning commute and even gave you a little working capital for the week ahead.”

Fairplay Exchange’s mission is simple: revolutionise how people wager, collect, and distribute funds on social bets.

In today’s cashless, tech-driven world, social bets often rely on carrying cash or coordinating bank transfers. Whether it’s a round of golf, a game of pool in the pub, or challenging friends online, the Fairplay app provides a seamless way to hold, distribute, and payout funds safely and instantly.

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Golden Horsey Winner Grand Chance™

Inspired Brings Golden Horsey Winner Grand Chance to Online, Mobile and Retail Markets

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1 hour ago

March 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is thrilled to unveil the debut of Golden Horsey Winner Grand Chance in the UK and Maltese iGaming markets as well as in UK B3/CAT C retail.

Golden Horsey Winner Grand Chance races onto the reels as a progression of the acclaimed slot, Golden Winner Grand Chance, fusing the franchise’s successful, record-setting mechanics with an energetic horse racing motif. It provides participants with a new, seasonal adventure that’s filled with significant winning possibilities and dynamic gameplay for top-tier omni-channel gaming enjoyment.

Participants can take part via various bonus entry options, such as Free Spins, Gold Bar Stack, Gamble, Fortune Spins offered in both retail and interactive formats, along with Fortune Bet and Bonus Buy in the interactive version. Collector Jockeys, paired with the advanced Grand Chance mechanic, creates multipliers and uncovers pot prizes for thrilling, nail-biting moments. Unexpected reel modifiers and adjustable volatility in the interactive format guarantee that each spin brings thrill and suspense, providing both online and brick-and-mortar operators with a flexible and captivating game suitable for a wide range of players, just in time for the eagerly awaited UK horse-racing season.

Dave Johnston, Head of Inspired’s Bell-Fruit Game Studio, said: “Golden Winner Grand Chance has been a fan favourite for both online players and retail audiences, so bringing it to life with a horse racing twist felt like the perfect next step. It is a playful, fast-paced slot, that’s full of fun, winning moments, precisely what players love, and we can’t wait to see them enjoy this seasonal spin on what has become, a classic favourite.”

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Abby Merk

CoinPoker Debuts New App with Rake Free Poker, Signs Abby Merk and Papo MC

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1 hour ago

March 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Online poker platform CoinPoker rolled out a new software client and mobile app in March 2026, alongside rake-free poker games and new additions to its sponsored player roster.

Joining CoinPoker’s ambassador team—already featuring top poker names such as three-time Triton Series champion Mario Mosböck and WSOP Online Main Event champion Benjamin ‘Bencb’ Rolle—are Abby Merk and Alejandro ‘Papo MC’ Lococo.

Abby Merk, known as Abigail ‘Abby Poker’, is a top-ranked professional from Chicago and an award-winning poker content creator. She brings extensive experience in mentoring and leadership, having trained women in strategic thinking through poker.
Papo MC, a freestyle rapper and live tournament star, has over $15 million in earnings, ranks #2 in Argentina behind Nacho Barbero, and holds a World Series of Poker bracelet.

Other notable poker names recently partnering with CoinPoker include Jean-Robert Bellande, Faraz Jaka, Mariano, YoH ViraL, Nik Airball, and Brantzen Wong.

Rake-Free Poker Games

Throughout March, CoinPoker is hosting rake-free poker action, returning all cash game rake and tournament fees to players daily.

First half of March: Players can earn 100% flat rakeback, credited at 08:00 UTC each day.
Second half of March: All rake is returned via Splash Pot cash drops, CoinRaces leaderboards, and the Level Up Series tournaments, featuring boosted prize pools and refunded buy-ins—effectively offering free poker tournaments through March 31.

Level Up Series

The Level Up tournament series introduces CoinPoker’s new multi-day tournaments with features such as bubble protection, blind rollback, and final table deals. Running alongside regular freerolls and MTTs, the series offers extra prize value plus full rake rebates.

The promotion gained coverage on PokerStrategy, while the 100% rakeback offer was highlighted by Esports Insider.

New Software and App Features

Following the software and app launch, CoinPoker has been recognized among the top poker apps by Card Player Magazine and Gambling Insider, recording launch-day traffic of over 7,000 players online—rivaling GGPoker.

The new desktop and mobile clients feature:

In-built player stats powered by PokerIntel
New poker formats including PLO6, All-in or Fold, and Bomb Pot
Enhanced features like EV cashouts, Interactive Emojis, and Throwables
Improved lobby and table interface for No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and PLO5

Throughout March, all games are effectively free to play, with the platform’s welcome bonus of 150% up to $2,000 returning from April onward.

About CoinPoker

CoinPoker is an online poker platform available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and a web browser client for mobile.

All poker games are played in Tether (USDT), with additional crypto support including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC.
Players in 25+ countries can also deposit via bank transfer.
The site also features a crypto casino and sportsbook alongside poker against real opponents worldwide.