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The Credit Thing goes live with TrueLayer’s Open Banking recurring payments, bringing VRP to consumers for the first time

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4 years ago

May 19, 2022

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TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, announced that The Credit Thing has successfully implemented its recurring payments API and made the first consumer Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) transactions in the UK.

The Competition and Markets Authority has mandated the UK’s nine largest banks to provide VRPs that support the automatic transfer of money between two accounts belonging to the same person, referred to as ‘sweeping’. TrueLayer is the first open banking provider to offer a single API that enables businesses to connect to select UK banks, including HSBC, to take recurring payments as a replacement for direct debit and card-on-file payments.

The Credit Thing is focussed on helping the more than 15 million people in the UK who are left behind by incumbent services due to thin credit histories. Using open banking to securely link bank accounts during the application process, consumers whose credit histories look thin or non-existent can prove their creditworthiness. In addition, by applying in-app rather than online, virtual cards are issued as soon as they are approved, which can then be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay or used to pay for purchases online.

An existing TrueLayer customer for standalone consumer payments powered by open banking, it is now using the firm’s recurring payment API to deliver an improved experience for consumer repayments. Rather than clunky direct debits that can take days to process, with TrueLayer consumers can mandate recurring payments in seconds and The Credit Thing receives instant notification.

Consumers also have far more control, with a single payment approval that removes the need to re-authenticate or re-authorise transactions, through a payment consent that is tied to a bank account and doesn’t expire until it’s revoked by them. Unlike both direct debit and card-on-file, recurring payments with TrueLayer provide The Credit Thing with instant access to the funds deposited. It’s also a more cost effective alternative, removing the fees incurred by card payments and their potential for chargebacks, and the operational overheads of managing direct debits.

Colin Hollingsbee, CIO for The Credit Thing, commented: “Could this be the beginning of the end for Direct Debits? VRP is a real game changer. We pride ourselves on providing great experiences and being at the cutting edge. That’s why we’re excited to be the first in the industry to do this with TrueLayer, reinforcing our philosophy to deliver on innovation.

“This isn’t innovation for the sake of it. It delivers meaningful benefits – consumers are firmly in control, the service is secure and user friendly, the cost of service is ultra competitive, and regular payment approval rates are likely to be phenomenal.”

Kirill Zotin, CTO for The Credit Thing, added: “VRP integration may sound complex, but with the TrueLayer partnership it was seamless. It took just a few weeks from our first conversation to live payments. This is what the future of banking looks like, when agility and innovation pushes the boundaries of available services. I’m really glad that consumers using The Credit Thing already experience the future of payments.”

Matt Parish, Product Lead for VRP at TrueLayer, commented: “This is a significant day for the UK payments industry – the first business using variable recurring payments to deliver a better consumer experience. TrueLayer’s first-of-its-kind API brings the transparency, speed and control of VRP to more people in the UK as a replacement for direct debit and card-on-file payments. We’re delighted to be working with an innovator like The Credit Thing who has seen the massive potential of VRP to support its business.”

TrueLayer is the market leader having launched the industry’s first recurring payments API for both sweeping and sweeping in early May. This was followed by NatWest Group signing an agreement with TrueLayer to provide VRPs as a new payment option for businesses and consumers.

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Greentube adds Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble to its slot franchise

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33 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Greentube, NOVOMATIC’s Interactive division, has launched Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble, the latest entry in its Piggy Prizes slot series.

Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble runs on a 5×3 grid and centres on coin and piggy pot symbols that can be collected and enhanced when the cowboy lands on the centre reel. Greentube said the cowboy acts as a wild and can trigger coin drops that feed piggy pots, which can award Free Games.

The release adds a Gold Train feature that can add and boost coin values and contribute to filling the piggy pots. Greentube said reaching the pots’ limit can trigger Super Free Games, while Free Games keep the cowboy locked on the centre reel and Super Free Games keep the Gold Train sticky on the centre reel.

The game also includes Magic Spin and Magic Rewind modifiers. Greentube said Magic Spins can randomly lock the cowboy or Gold Train on the centre reel, while Magic Rewind gives players another chance to land symbols or jackpots. A Bonus Buy option is available in the base game, which triggers the bonus round once activated.

Richard Ganster, Director of Games Strategy and Games Portfolio Management at Greentube, said: “Piggy Prizes has become one of our standout series because of its ability to evolve while staying true to the core mechanics players enjoy. With Piggy Prizes Railroad Rumble, we’ve introduced a more dynamic setup and layered feature set that enhances both engagement and replayability.

“The combination of familiar mechanics with new modifiers allows us to keep the experience fresh for existing fans while also attracting new players to the franchise.”

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Strive Gaming selected to support Resorts World Bet’s New Jersey iCasino launch

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33 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Strive Gaming has partnered with Genting’s Resorts World brand to support Resorts World Bet’s planned launch in New Jersey’s online casino market, subject to approval by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Under the agreement, Strive will provide player account management services, including payments, risk management, and fraud detection.

Strive will also support development of the Resorts World New Jersey front end, including use of Strive’s mobile app, and will integrate the operator onto Strive’s “infinity engine” engagement and automation tools.

Max Meltzer, CEO from Strive Gaming said: “I am delighted to add a well-established and high-profile online casino operator such as Genting’s Resorts World to our growing list of partners in North America. Their decision to partner with us for their online launch in New Jersey is testament to the standard of our first-class platform.

“We are certain Resorts World will prove to be very popular with online players in New Jersey, just as it has with land-based players around the world, and that will in-part be driven by our market-leading platform and player account management services.”

Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East, said: “We are very aware of the success Strive Gaming has seen across North American markets so far, and this makes them the ideal partner for our player account management services.

“We’ve been really impressed by not just their technology but their team depth as well. They understood our needs and they are perfectly positioned to play a key role in our online casino launch in New Jersey. We look forward to working with them for a long time.”

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ICONIC21 integrates full game portfolio with Hub88

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33 minutes ago

April 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ICONIC21 has integrated its full multi-vertical content portfolio with Hub88 under a new content agreement, giving Hub88’s operator network access to the supplier’s live casino, slots and virtual games.

Hub88 said the integration was delivered via its Casino API, enabling operators in its distribution network to add ICONIC21 content. The companies said titles are already live across several brands within Hub88’s distribution pool, with further rollouts planned in the coming weeks.

A key launch in the package is ICONIC21’s Gravity Wheel, a live game show title built around fast rounds and always-on multipliers—Saturn, Moon, Comet, and Sun. ICONIC21 said the Sun multiplier offers wins of up to 1,000x.

The agreement also covers ICONIC21’s slot and virtual game catalogue, including Las Piggas and formats such as Crash and Plinko.

“Partnering with Hub88 is a significant milestone that aligns with our focus on speed and product agility. Hub88 is respected for offering a prime environment to its operators, and seeing our full portfolio go live across their network is standing as proof of our shared standards for quality.

We look forward to a long-term relationship built on delivering high-performance content that meets the evolving needs of global players,” said Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21.

Hub88’s Head of Supplier Relations Jessica Inglott added: “Our objective is to provide our partners with a competitive edge, and ICONIC21’s catalog does exactly that. The inclusion of unique titles like Gravity Wheel brings a different energy to our offering. The speed at which we’ve been able to roll out these games across multiple brands speaks to the synergy between our technical teams and the quality of the product”

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