Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global leader in payment solutions, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Pay.com, a premier payment orchestration platform. The collaboration positions Paysafe as a recommended acquirer for card transactions while integrating its full suite of alternative payment methods (APMs) into the Pay.com ecosystem.

This partnership is designed to empower online merchants by combining Paysafe’s 30 years of processing expertise with Pay.com’s intelligent orchestration technology to maximize transaction success rates worldwide.

Enhancing Checkout with Intelligent Orchestration

Pay.com’s platform leverages advanced orchestration and a centralized risk engine to optimize every transaction. By including Paysafe as a core acquirer option, merchants across e-commerce, travel, regulated iGaming, and financial services can now access seamless credit and debit card processing.

Key benefits for merchants include:

• Increased Authorization Rates: AI-driven routing ensures transactions are sent to the acquirer most likely to approve them.

• Reduced Friction: A centralized risk engine filters out fraud without slowing down legitimate customers.

• Global Reach: Access to Paysafe’s extensive processing network covering 48 currencies and 260 payment types.

Expanding the APM Suite: Skrill, Neteller, and paysafecard

To provide consumers with total flexibility, Pay.com has integrated Paysafe’s flagship digital wallets—Skrill and Neteller—as well as the paysafecard eCash solution.

• Skrill & Neteller: Boasting over two decades of heritage and availability in 130 countries, these wallets are “trust-marks” for high-value players in the iGaming and trading sectors.

• paysafecard: This voucher-based solution enables the cash-focused and privacy-conscious consumer to transact online safely, effectively bridging the gap between physical cash and digital commerce.

Strategic Vision for 2026 and Beyond

The partnership is already operational, with several Pay.com merchants currently processing live transactions through Paysafe. The roadmap for 2026 includes onboarding 20+ additional major merchants by year-end, signaling a rapid scaling of the joint offering.

“Our collaboration will likely be a game-changer for online merchants,” said Rob Gatto, Chief Revenue Officer at Paysafe. “By optimizing payment routing and enhancing approval rates, we are helping merchants strengthen their checkouts and, ultimately, their customer relationships.”

Nicholas Banerjee, Chief Revenue Officer at Pay.com, added: “Integrating Paysafe into our platform enhances the advanced orchestration capabilities we provide, helping merchants optimize every transaction. This partnership ensures our customers benefit from greater flexibility across card payments and a wide range of alternative payment methods.”

About Paysafe and Pay.com

Paysafe is a leading payments platform connecting businesses and consumers across 260 payment types. Its core purpose is to enable seamless transactions through industry-leading capabilities in processing, digital wallets, and online cash solutions.

Pay.com is an innovator in payment orchestration, offering merchants full control to route transactions optimally using a self-service rule engine and a centralized token vault.

For more information, visit the official Paysafe website or explore the Pay.com platform.

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Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of cutting-edge managed IT solutions designed for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, has been named number one in GamblingIQ’s prestigious ‘Security 10’ global rankings. CEO Michael Tobin is recognised as the top industry leader in security, trust and data integrity.

This accolade reinforces Continent 8’s position as the trusted provider of data centre services, cloud hosting, private connectivity, and cybersecurity solutions, underscoring its commitment to safeguarding operators, suppliers, and players in an increasingly complex and regulated digital landscape.

Continent 8 is the partner of choice for hundreds of leading operators, suppliers, and platform providers worldwide. From tier-one brands to emerging innovators, these companies depend on Continent 8’s secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure to power their businesses and protect their players. Customers include FanDuel, Kambi, Sportingtech, Playtech, DraftKings, Alea, BetMGM, and more.

GamblingIQ stated: ‘Michael Tobin is one of gambling’s rare figures who combines respect with genuine popularity: a feat almost impossible in an industry as volatile and scrutinised as ours. His reputation isn’t built on flash or hype, but on steady, practical leadership, curiosity about technology, and an ability to make complex challenges seem manageable. Operators, regulators, suppliers and colleagues value his clarity, his evidence-backed thinking, and his long-term approach to partnerships. After nearly 30 years, his standing signals more than success: it reflects consistency of character, reliability and a human touch in a sector that often forgets both.’

Michael Tobin, CEO and Founder of Continent 8 Technologies, commented: “Security and trust are the cornerstones of iGaming – they are the principles on which I founded Continent 8. This recognition from GamblingIQ is a testament to our team’s relentless focus on safeguarding the industry and enabling our customers to innovate with confidence. Congratulations to all the other companies listed in the Security 10.”

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, is set to unveil its 2026 multi-vertical product roadmap at ICE Barcelona, spotlighting major new slot releases and live casino launches alongside the latest season of its industry-leading Drops & Wins promotional tool.

The exhibition will mark the start of what promises to be another standout year for Pragmatic Play, following a record-breaking 2025 in which the provider launched more than 100 network slots, expanded its dynamic game show portfolio, and entered a new vertical with its arcade collection.

A show-stopping stand designed to deliver a fully integrated experience, spanning more than 1,750m² and featuring 100 screens powered by over 150 million pixels, including two giant displays, will bring Pragmatic Play’s characters to life. The centrepiece will be a striking candy cascade featuring more than one tonne of sweet treats, alongside a dedicated Pragmatic Play Sports zone, housing famous football memorabilia.

Over the past 12 months, Pragmatic Play has reinforced its localisation strategy by rolling out more than 150 new live dealer tables, 55 of which are localised for specific markets, supported by the opening of new studios in Serbia and Colombia. This has been complemented by the first-class Smart Studio technology, which has delivered over 800 bespoke tables for prominent operators.

Live Casino remains a major focus for the business, and following recent studio openings in Serbia and Colombia, there are plans to open additional Live Casino studios in 2026, including one in Brazil.

Pragmatic Play’s expansive portfolio will be on full display across stands 2P30, 2P50, and 2P70, featuring headline slots Jelly Express and Sugar Rush Super Scatter, which further strengthen its sweet-themed collection, Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin, the latest iteration of its timeless franchise, and Zeus vs Hades – Gods of War 250, a sequel to its hugely successful 2023 title.

The provider will also debut the upcoming Gates of Olympus Roulette, taking the popular Greek mythology IP into a new vertical and building on the momentum of numerous high-profile game show releases in 2025, including Fortune Roulette, Money Time, and Mega Roulette 3000. This will feature amongst a stellar live casino lineup that includes Color Game Bonanza, Crystal Roulette, and the provider’s all new Flow Blackjack tables, which aim to redefine the blackjack experience by reimagining the classic game through contemporary design.

Alongside its core verticals, Pragmatic Play will also spotlight additions to its arcade portfolio, including Plinko+ and Chicken+, a fast-paced, retro-style title built around simple gameplay and risk-reward cash-out mechanics.

Further supplementing its portfolio, Pragmatic Play will spotlight the latest season of Drops & Wins. Offering up to €25,000,000 in Weekly Wheel Drops and Daily Tournaments – the largest provider-funded prize pool in the industry – Drops & Wins underscores the supplier’s ongoing drive to deliver tangible value to its global partners and their players.

Pragmatic Play Sports will also be in attendance, shining a light on its rapidly expanding sportsbook offering. The brand is promising a hive of activity throughout the conference, including an intimate Q&A with football legend Clarence Seedorf on Monday 19^th at 2pm, hosted by Sky Sports presenter Polly James.

Pragmatic Play’s showstopping presence at ICE Barcelona outlines its 2026 ambitions, as it continues to push boundaries in betting and gaming innovation, setting new benchmarks for industry service.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “2025 was a landmark year for Pragmatic Play, with our strength across multiple product verticals reflected in record player activity and the receipt of 39 industry awards. 

“2026 is shaping up to be another exceptional year, and it all starts at ICE Barcelona. We’re looking forward to showcasing our newest games, including Chicken+, Jelly Express, Color Game, and Fortune of Olympus Roulette, and demonstrating how we plan to deliver bigger, bolder, and more exciting experiences for our partners and their players.” 

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