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IDVerse & GeoComply partnership advances global iGaming market coverage
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The partnership agreement enables GeoComply to provide IDVerse technology to its clients through GeoComply’s IDComply, helping further ensure the integrity of identity documents of players.
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GeoComply’s IDComply is an integrated Know Your Customer (KYC) solution for iGaming operators, facilitating seamless mandatory ID and age verification checks.
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IDVerse’s fully automated generative AI-trained solution accurately verifies new players with just their face and smartphone for over 16,000 ID documents and 142 languages and typesets without the burden of human intervention.
World-leading digital ID verification company IDVerse (previously known as OCR Labs Global) today announces its partnership with GeoComply, a global leader in geolocation compliance technology, to provide best-in-breed document identity verification for clients in the iGaming industry and beyond.
Onboarding players while balancing fraud and compliance risks is a challenge for companies. GeoComply offers a streamlined solution, IDComply, that combines the strengths of several top verification providers in one place and eliminates the complexities of jurisdictional coverage.
IDVerse’s Generative AI-trained technology verifies in real-time that the selfie used by new players matches the person in the photo of the ID Document. IDVerse will equip GeoComply with the ability to authenticate over 16,000 ID documents globally across 220+ countries within the IDComply offering, ensuring the integrity of the identity documents scanned through the system,
Aaron Gould, VP of Identity at GeoComply, commented: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey towards providing a seamless, secure, and inclusive gaming experience for our players worldwide. It demonstrated exceptional synergy from the outset: during the testing and contracting phase, the support we received from IDVerse was unparalleled, showcasing a level of agility and receptiveness that truly set them apart. Their team’s ability to work with us closely and effectively respond to our feedback has been instrumental in achieving superior results.”
Gould continued: “IDVerse’s technology has been a game changer for GeoComply in scaling our user onboarding process while significantly reducing the risk of onboarding fraudulent players. Its advanced solution allowed for instant verification of new players across any location and device, streamlining the onboarding process without needing manual intervention. This efficiency not only enhanced player experience but also helped in retaining our loyal customers by providing quick and secure re-authentication for critical actions such as detail changes and cash-out processes. Most importantly, IDVerse aligns with our commitment to meeting the toughest regulatory standards.”
Libby Robinson, Head of Partnerships at IDVerse, added, “With our new-generation technology, GeoComply can now move even quicker to check identity in real-time, stop fraud and expand confidently across any geolocation with IDVerse’s unrivalled ID document coverage – building a safer, more secure internet. We see a future where every player will have to onboard through a solution like ours – fully automated, fully secure, unbiased and fair.
GeoComply will utilise IDVerse’s Zero Bias AI™ tested technology that pioneered the use of Generative AI to train deep neural network systems to protect against discrimination based on race, age and gender. This ensures seamless onboarding for any player in any geolocation – to make target markets and user bases larger and more diverse.”
Skin.Club branding will appear on G2 jerseys, social channels and content series, with in-person activations planned.
G2 has partnered with Skin.Club as the official skin partner for its Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) team, with the deal spanning team jerseys, content and live experiences.
Under the agreement, Skin.Club will feature on G2’s CS2 team jersey as an official partner. The partnership also includes logo placement across G2’s social channels and integration within content series throughout the year, plus a “series of in-person activations,” according to the companies.
“Partnering with Skin.Club marks an exciting step forward for our G2 CS team,” said Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2. “We’re always looking to work with brands that genuinely understand the Counter-Strike community, and Skin.Club brings both passion and innovation to the space. Together, we aim to create engaging experiences for fans while continuing to push the competitive ambitions of our roster.”
“At Skin.Club, we’re focused on creating experiences that bring the Counter-Strike community closer together,” said Dan Tar, CMO of Skin.Club. “Collaborating with G2 allows us to work alongside one of the most iconic teams in esports and deliver new ways for fans to engage. Drive, Love, Counter-Strike!”
Financial terms and the partnership duration were not disclosed.
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WSOP says the €5,300 Main Event drew 2,617 entries and created a €13.085m prize pool, the largest open event in European history.
Marius Kudzmanas has won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event, taking home the €2,000,000 top prize and the WSOP Europe Main Event Champion’s gold bracelet, WSOP announced on April 11, 2026.
WSOP said the €5,300 Main Event attracted 2,617 entries and generated a €13,085,000 prize pool, calling it the largest open event in European poker history.
Across the wider WSOP Europe festival, WSOP reported more than 80 countries represented, 15 WSOP gold bracelets awarded, over €39,500,000 in prizes, and 15,779 total entries across all bracelet events.
WSOP also highlighted Switzerland’s Anna Eggenberger winning the inaugural WSOP Europe €1,000 Ladies Championship for her first bracelet, topping a 197-player field that WSOP said was the biggest ladies championship event ever held outside of Las Vegas.
WSOP executives framed the turnout as a signal of momentum heading into the summer WSOP in Las Vegas, scheduled to run May 26 through July 15. “We are absolutely thrilled with the phenomenal success of this year’s WSOP Europe, which has set new parameters for poker on the continent,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. Gregory Chochon, Chief Operating Officer of WSOP, added: “This edition of WSOP Europe was the best yet, and we’d like to sincerely thank all of the players, dealers, staff, partners, and media that came together to make the festival so special. A core WSOP goal is to continually refine and improve our events – with that in mind, we can’t wait for the action to kick off next month in Las Vegas!”
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Deal makes Popiplay’s 75+ game portfolio available to LuckyConnect customers, with new releases auto-synced via the platform.
LuckyStreak has added Popiplay to its iGaming content aggregation API solution LuckyConnect, expanding the aggregator’s third-party slots catalogue. The partnership was announced on 13th April 2026.
Under the deal, Popiplay’s full games library becomes available to LuckyConnect customers “instantly, with no additional technical work required,” according to LuckyStreak. The company said new Popiplay titles will be auto-synced with customers’ game management systems as they are released.
Popiplay, founded in 2022, is a Scandinavian slots studio with a portfolio of more than 75 games. LuckyStreak highlighted mechanics across the catalogue including Bonus Buy and Chance x2 & x3.
Rory Kimber, Commercial Director at LuckyStreak, said: “Popiplay is a great example of the new wave of studios building content for how players actually engage today. Their focus on performance, streamer appeal, and player-first design makes them a strong addition to LuckyConnect and highly relevant for operators targeting modern audiences. We continue to build a portfolio that balances proven performers with ambitious, high-growth providers, and Popiplay fits that strategy perfectly.”
Almir Kudic, CCO at Popiplay, said: “Partnering with LuckyStreak is an important step for us as we continue to grow our distribution. It gives us the opportunity to bring our games to a wider audience while working with a partner that shares our focus on quality and player engagement. We’re excited about what we can achieve together.”
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