The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has authorized Asensi Technologies and eCOGRA to offer their certification services in the country.

Asensi Technologies Praises This “Significant Achievement”

According to Asensi Technologies, its launch in Peru represents a significant achievement and attests to the company’s commitment to excellence and quality. The accreditation, Asensi Technologies hopes, would allow it to strengthen its partnership with existing clients and forge deals with new ones.

Asensi Technologies’ chief executive officer, Aurora Merino Salas, commented on the achievement, sharing her excitement about the foray into Peru.

This accreditation not only demonstrates our ability and commitment to comply with local regulatory standards, but also, of course, opens up new business opportunities for us in the country.

Aurora Merino Salas, CEO, Asensi Technologies

Salas added that her team is excited to offer its assessments, and technical compliance and certification services to legal business-to-business and business-to-customer actors in Peru.

eCOGRA Enters Peru as Its 38^th Jurisdiction

In the meantime, eCOGRA also secured authorization from the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, allowing it to operate as a certification laboratory in the country as well.

As a result, the company will now offer its full suite of iGaming testing, inspection and certification services to local companies. This follows the launch of eCOGRA’s office in Colorado, further expanding the lab’s footprint. As a result, eCOGRA’s services are now available in 38 global jurisdictions.

For reference, Peru is the third South American country to regulate online gambling, following Colombia and Argentina. Under its regulations, all operators that offer iGaming and online betting must submit applications to the MINETUR by March 13.

eCOGRA’s chief technical officer, Bradley Khoury, commented on the matter, saying that this approval is a testament to his team’s unwavering dedication to the highest industry standards.

We are committed to working closely with Peruvian operators and software providers to ensure the integrity and fairness of online gambling offerings.

Bradley Khoury. CTO, eCOGRA

The recent expansion is in line with eCOGRA’s broader global strategy to promote best practices and safeguard player interests.

A year ago, eCOGRA also secured a license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, allowing it to grow its North American footprint. The company’s services are also available in New Jersey.

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MiFinity, the well-known provider of secure eWallet services, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Convera, a global B2B payments Fintech, to add further enhancements to its PayAnyBank service.

In a press release regarding the agreement, MiFinity described it as “another milestone” in its “commitment to providing seamless cross-border payment solutions” to customers from all around the world.

The company’s PayAnyBank service has recently earned MiFinity recognition at the 2023 Payments Awards, winning the prize in the Best Cross-Border Payments Service category. The company regarded the respective awards as “a testament” to its “dedication to innovation and excellence in the payments industry.”

Speaking about the partnership with Convera, Paul Kavanagh, the Chief Executive Officer of MiFinity, declared himself “delighted” to join forces with such a company to expand the PayAnyBank services.

“This collaboration allows us to increase our country coverage,” Paul Kavanagh added, while explaining that this will ultimately lead to more people and businesses being able to make both cross-border and in-country payments directly from their MiFinity eWallet to a bank account.

The MiFinity Chief Executive Officer added that the partnership with Convera “aligns perfectly with MiFinity’s mission to provide convenient, secure and accessible financial solutions to our users and merchants worldwide.”

An Experienced Company

Convera is one of the biggest companies in the world when it comes to B2B cross-border payments, it has expertise in managing foreign exchange and moving funds all around the world. The company offers access to over 140 currencies and its services are available in more than 200 countries and territories. Convera currently provides its payment solutions to over 30,000 customers from all over the world, from small businesses to big companies in a wide range of industries.

The collaboration between will lead to PayAnyBank supporting multiple payment solutions for both consumers and merchants in various industries. According to the press release from MiFinity, the integration with Convera “further solidifies” the company’s “position as a leading player in the digital payments landscape.”

MiFinity recently unveiled its new website, while last year it celebrated its 500th merchant integration, underlining the company’s major success on the payments market all around the world, not only in the iGaming industry.

Source: “MiFinity and Convera Partner to Strengthen PayAnyBank Services“. MiFinity. December 12, 2023.

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Several years after the repeal of the PASPA, Minnesota might be next in line for legalizing sports betting. The prospects of another wagering vertical, however, sparked worries among people struggling with gambling harm and treatment organizations.

StarTribune, a Minnesota-focused news outlet, spoke with a woman it referred to as Teri on the matter. A former addict, Teri expressed her concerns about the introduction of sports betting.

Remember those Nancy Reagan “Just Say No” buttons? That’s what we need for sports betting.

Teri

In her youth, Teri won $500 in a church raffle. This small victory eventually spiraled into a gambling addiction, causing her much trouble.

Gambling was a way for Teri to escape reality. At first, she would win small sums of money or break even. Eventually, however, she started losing. Like many people, Teri chased losses, which eventually caused her to file for bankruptcy. Sadly, this didn’t stop her either.

Luckily, Teri was eventually sent to Project Turnabout’s Vanguard residential gambling treatment program. Funded through unclaimed lottery proceeds, the program is free for residents of the North Star State, allowing those struggling with harm to find help.

Project Turnabout Offers Free Help to People Struggling with Problem Gambling

As Minnesota prepares to discuss the legalization of sports betting, Project Turnabout’s chief executive officer, Marti Paulson, wants to raise awareness of the services offered by her team.

Project Turnabout treats problem gambling much like chemical abuse, providing patients with a facility where they can stay and receive help. The project believes that problem players need around 10 days of withdrawal which often include symptoms such and anxiety, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Participants in the program are required to eat well and participate in various activities alongside people treated for chemical dependency.

Paulson and Teri are among the people who are especially concerned about the introduction of mobile sports betting. They believe that online betting implies higher chances of harm.

Teri also told StarTribune that she is very concerned about the ever-increasing number of young gamblers. She lamented that the legalization of betting is probably inevitable but hopes that college students will be mindful of their bank accounts.

Teri asked people to be vigilant and keep an eye on teenagers isolating or a partner making excuses for unpaid bills.

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Internet Vikings and Bragg Gaming Group have expanded their existing relationship, now teaming up in Pennsylvania. This will provide significant opportunities to both companies while allowing Bragg Gaming Group to “solidify its presence” and “seize the substantial potential in this market.”

The two parties first joined forces in November 2022 when Internet Vikings supplied its backup services to Bragg in New Jersey. Thanks to Internet Vikings’ high-quality services, the agreement quickly proved beneficial to both companies, prompting the current expansion.

Internet Vikings will thus provide Bragg Gaming Group’s business in Pennsylvania with its robust services. Under the agreement, Internet Vikings will provide Bragg Gaming with a hosting solution designed to accommodate its aggregator services and the RGS of its local subsidiary, Spin Games.

The provided solutions will be hosted on the Internet Vikings’ VMware hosting platform. According to the official announcement, they have been tailored to Bragg Gaming’s specific needs and encompass two distinct hosting environments, both on the Internet Vikings cloud.

Internet Vikings’ solutions are currently available in 23 states. The company operates from 27 data centers, providing its iGaming and sports betting customers with state-of-the-art housing solutions. Earlier this year, the company expanded to North Carolina and Kentucky, further reinforcing its extensive US reach.

The Two Parties Are Confident about the Deal

Representatives expressed their companies’ excitement about the partnership with Rickard Vikstrӧm, Internet Vikings’ chief executive officer, saying that he is pleased to extend the deal. Vikstrӧm added expressed his confidence about the benefits Internet Vikings’ hosting services will provide to Bragg Gaming Group.

I am confident that our hosting solutions will provide Bragg Gaming Group with the optimal infrastructure required to successfully launch and thrive within this market.

Rickard Vikstrӧm, CEO, Internet Vikings

Peter Lavrič, Bragg Gaming Group’s chief technology officer, also commented on the matter, expressing his delight about the partnership. He lauded Internet Vikings’ experience, saying that it is certain to benefit Bragg’s business in the Keystone State.

Their expertise in delivering customized hosting solutions perfectly aligns with our development plans in Pennsylvania, and we eagerly anticipate our collaborative success.

Peter Lavrič, CTO, Bragg Gaming

Bragg Gaming Group recently teamed up with the American casino giant Caesars Entertainment, agreeing to supply the company with an exclusive slot game called Lady Luck Casino Egyptian Magic. The title is now exclusively available to players of players at Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey and Michigan.

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The globally-recognized technology company delivering solutions and services powering sports betting, casino, poker and other operators within the gambling vertical, Playtech, announced Monday it joined forces with the leading gaming operator in France, La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Thanks to the freshly minted partnership, FDJ will benefit from Playtech’s poker network, including content and services.

The new collaboration sees FDJ join Playtech’s extensive iPoker.EU Network. This is in fact one of the biggest liquidity pool networks on the Old Continent that is supported by leading software that ensures compliance within different jurisdictions.

Per the new deal, FDJ will access not only the content package from Playtech but its services as well. As a result, the leading operator will gain access to poker tournaments, cash tables, as well as Twister Poker, Playtech’s flagship poker game.

At the same time, the collaboration complements Playtech’s growth within the poker vertical in the French Market. The country’s poker market continues to grow annually and has generated €10.7 billion in 2021, marking a year-over-year increase of 7%.

The deal with FDJ comes during a busy period of Playtech. Early last month, the company revealed that it joined forces with 10bet, a famous online gambling brand. At the time of the announcement, the company revealed that its UK and Sweden-facing businesses will benefit from sports betting solutions.

The Operator Is Delighted to Access Playtech’s Content

Richard Courtois, FDJ’s CEO of sports betting and online gaming, acknowledged Playtech’s strong presence as a content provider within the regulated gambling sector around Europe. At the same time, he spoke about the company’s understanding of the market in France and pointed out that the collaboration will help expand FDJ’s offering by delivering new games. Finally, Courtois predicted that the partnership will boost the company’s presence in the country.

“Thanks to Playtech, we are pleased to offer our players a new range of games. This move enables FDJ to complete its presence in the French online gaming market open to competition, based on a business model that combines performance and responsibility to keep gaming fun.“

Richard Courtois, CEO of sports betting and online gaming at FDJ

Marat Koss, Playtech’s VP of interactive gaming, shared his excitement about the latest deal. “We are very proud that FDJ has chosen Playtech as its partner, he said. Additionally, Koss pointed out that the leading operator will benefit from Playtech’s extensive network and deliver unique experiences for its growing customer base. Finally, he said that Playtech is looking forward to the success the deal with FDJ will bring.

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The Osaka prefecture has selected the business consultancy Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu for the provision of support services for the development of its upcoming integrated resort. The construction of the new casino and hospitality venue is expected to revolutionize gaming in Japan.

Under its contract with the prefecture, the consultancy will be tasked with overseeing various aspects of the special-purpose company that is working on the resort on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. Deloitte will, therefore, be responsible for watching over the financial, legal and technological details of the project.

During the financial year 2023-24, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu will closely follow the business activities of the consortium working on the Osaka resort. As first reported by GGR Asia, Deloitte was the only bidder in the Osaka prefecture’s request-for-proposal. The fee for its work will be around $593,000, including consumption tax.

The IR Project Had to Be Delayed

The Osaka integrated resort is a multi-billion project backed by a consortium that encompasses major gambling powerhouses such as MGM Resorts and Orix. The two companies have a 40% equity stake each, while the remaining 20% is distributed among other investors in Japan.

The realization of the project will cost an estimated $8.4 billion and is expected to be completed by 2030. This is a significant delay from the original deadline, which expected the construction to finish in 2025, in time for the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

The original time frame was rendered unrealistic because of various setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the withdrawal of bidders. The political conflicts in Japan, which included accusations of bribery and influence peddling also affected the projected opening date.

Despite the setbacks, Osaka’s governor, Hirofumi Yoshimura, is confident in the success of the project. Speaking about the delay he said that the postponement might have been for the better. Yoshimura added that he believes the cultural significance of Japan will attract many tourists to the new integrated resort, once it has been completed.

However, not everyone is optimistic about the prospects of an integrated resort in Osaka. Last year, opponents of the project tried to push for a referendum that would cancel the development. Despite the pessimism of anti-gambling activists, MGM Resorts is convinced that the property will contribute millions to local taxes.

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Online casino operator and games developer, Spiffbet AB, announced it has signed an agreement with the affiliate marketing agency, TAG Media, hiring the agency to provide affiliate management services for the group’s Supernopea, Metal Casino and TurboVegas gaming brands.

Elevate Presence, Attract New Players

Spiffbet hired TAG Media to provide affiliate marketing services and help the group elevate the presence of its three brands, as well as ensure new user acquisition across markets in Finland, Sweden, the UK and Spain.

“We’re excited about bringing these unique brands to our affiliate partners,” commented TAG Media’s managing director, Client Services, Elaine Gardiner-Ruddock, adamant that the brands “are ideal fit in the markets they target, combining [an] exceptional, innovative localized product with brand positioning that really stands out.”

Convinced that TAG Media, in collaboration with the Spiffbet team, will be able “to build substantial performance growth across the respective affiliate programs,” Gardiner-Ruddock was looking forward to commencing work with its new partner.

Renowned for its distinct heavy metal branding, Metal Casino recently teamed up with the representatives of iconic rock bands Kiss, Dio, Mötley Crüe and Sabaton, Metal Department, for a marketing campaign, advertising and special band theme content.

Spiffbet’s other brand, Supernopea, offers sports betting and online casino gaming and is known as the fastest online casino in Finland. TurboVegas also emphasizes its super-fast speed of gaming while prioritizing the speed of payments as its major attractor for players.

Good Fit for the Business

On behalf of Spiffbet, the group’s chief executive officer, Henrik Svensson, was equally “excited to kick off” the partnership with TAG Media, explaining that the services the affiliate firm provides would make for a good fit for the business.

“We instantly felt that we could see a very good fit between our brands and the affiliate marketing services provided by TAG Media,” Svensson said, highlighting the partnership as “a vital step” in the company’s “forward-leaning approach to growth” in its core markets, as well as TAG Media’s “capability to open up new markets” due to the firm’s “strong international reach.”

The collaboration with TAG Media makes Spiffbet the sixth fully managed client of the affiliate firm. The agency also provides affiliate business development services to 12 other operators.

Earlier in the month, Spiffbet held its annual general meeting (AGM) where some important decisions about the business were made, including the re-election of board members and auditor and their remuneration packages.

Spiffbet shareholders also issued an authorization for the board to decide on the issue of new shares, warrants and/or convertibles, on one or more occasions before the next AGM.

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BMM Testlabs Australia, which is a leader in the provision of certification services for gaming companies, has brought in Zilevski as its latest SVP of client services. In his new role, he will work directly with the EVP and general manager for the APACAF region.

Strengthening Client Services and Technical Understanding

The appointment will see the seasoned specialist join Kirk White’s team, who serves as the EVP and GM for APACAF and help advance BMM’s standing as a leader in the provision of outstanding services for partners.

He hailed Zilevski’s experience and knowledge of the industry and what he brought to the table, commending the man as an established industry specialist. Zilevski’s strong qualities include a deeper understanding of the technical side of the business as well as a good rapport with clients.

“Mario is exceptionally qualified to provide guidance and support to our clients, and his promotion to Senior Vice President of Client Services is well deserved,” White said, hailing the new addition.

The man was excited about the opportunity to be a part of BMM Australia’s team and increase his responsibilities within the company’s structure. He mentioned that he has been working with the company from various global offices over the past years and has accumulated important in-depth technical knowledge that spans numerous international markets and customer engagement models.

Zilevski Has More Than Two Decades of Industry Experience

This knowledge can now be put to good use as part of his new position within the company. Zilevski’s journey with the company has been a long one. He joined in 2000 when the company was still starting out and has spent the last 20+ years working at BMM and helping advance industry standards for safety and responsibility.

The company previously promoted Rubén Baptista to EURSAM SVP of operations. BMM Testlabs has also been expanding its North American footprint. Presently, the company is focused on strengthening both its geographical footprint through license acquisition in individual jurisdictions in North America as well as with the addition of qualified and trusted members of staff.

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Sin City has been named the 11^th worst city in the United States when it comes to the level of its hotel services. The survey, conducted by Planetware.com with the help of 7.8 million TripAdvisor reviews, aims to give a very rough outline of which cities have to improve.

Las Vegas Needs to Up Its Game in Hotel Service

Although many other entrants are worse off, fewer have so much riding on their tourism as does Las Vegas. Essentially, the survey used all 7.8 million responses to gauge public perception and personal experience with 9,000 hotel properties in as many as 95 cities in the United States.

A total of 800,000 bad reviews were analyzed in the process, with the survey designating a bad review as any review that had one or two stars only out of TripAdvisor’s five-star rating system. Las Vegas currently employs 300,000 people who are working in hospitality and who may need to step up their efforts in order to keep guests happy.

Planetware then went on to explain that the negative reviews were mostly to do with rude staff, which is not to say that all staff is rude, but that a guest’s opinion of a property has been formed on the basis of a single interaction. Front desk workers, such as those at reception, could have a big impact on how guests assess their experience with a property.

The good news is that the type of criticisms that disappointed guests had to leave go beyond their interaction – which means that they can be fixed through systematic changes. For example, guests have been complaining about cigarette odor, giving credence to an ongoing debate that smoking is generally undermining business in the hospitality sector.

Other common complaints were made about lack of toilet paper, thin walls, which made it easier to hear your next-door neighbors, and bed bugs. Poor service only came fifth on the list of annoyances that guests shared across the nation.

There Are Worst Places to Talk About Still

On the plus side, Las Vegas is not the worst city on this list. Cities with the worst overall service tend to be Miami Beach, Florida, Siesta Key, Florida, and New York, New York. Then again, as mentioned before, these cities do not necessarily try to advertise themselves as tourist-friendly places, although they definitely attract their fair share.

Even better, when the survey altered the parameters and ran a parallel comparison titled “Top 15 Cities with the Worst Hotels,” Atlantic City was perched very close to the top of that negative rank list, giving Las Vegas a clear advantage over Atlantic City in a sense. However, 10% of all Las Vegas hotel reviews left with TripAdvisor were bad reviews, or in other words – either one or two-star review.

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Provider of digital identity services, Prove Identity, announced today that its services have been selected by FanDuel Group to ensure a seamless and secure gaming experience for its users.

Shared Vision of Player Experience

The agreement with FanDuel Group, an industry leader in legalized and regulated mobile sports wagering, marks Prove Identity’s continued growth within the sports betting and online casino gaming landscape.

Commenting on the key development, Tom Hill, director of digital identity and head of sports betting and iGaming at Prove Identity, outlined the huge role FanDuel plays in the sports betting space, serving as “the premier gaming destination” nationwide. Hill also pointed to the “shared vision of a more seamless, safer player experience” Prove Identity and FanDuel have.

With a high number of registration abandonment rates in this market, Prove Pre-Fill will allow FanDuel to securely migrate users through its verification process safely, allowing them to enjoy the company’s portfolio of product offerings.

Tom Hill, director of digital identity & head of sports betting and iGaming, Prove Identity

As a leader in the online gaming space, FanDuel becomes the first tier-one online sportsbook operator in the US which will utilize Prove Identity’s Pre-Fill solution. Based on bank-grade data from authoritative sources, the solution auto-fills online applications and authenticates user identities to prevent account fraud.

Seamless Sign-Up Process

Billy Turchin, senior vice president of product at FanDuel, also commented on the agreement, pointing to the major drivers behind the decision made by FanDuel to select the services of Prove Identity.

“We pride ourselves on being a fan-focused company and that passion has led to the continued development of new solutions that ensure our customers can have a safe experience they trust,” he said, expecting the partnership to help FanDuel protect its customers while making the sign-up process “a more seamless experience.”

Prove’s Pre-Fill solution will make the sign-up process faster, easier and more secure as the customer’s consent is required for the auto-fill process to begin. By shaving off clicks and keystrokes that kill the conversation, Pre-Fill makes the account opening process 80% faster and as quick as 3 clicks.

The agreement with FanDuel will further expand the role of Prove Identity as a provider of digital identity services globally. Currently, the company has more than 1,000 global business partners across several industries, including banks, retailers, cryptocurrency exchanges, healthcare companies, insurance firms, and others.

Recently, Everi Payments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the manufacturer of gaming equipment Everi Holdings, joined the roster of Prove Identity partners by selecting the provider’s identity verification services for its mobile gaming ecosystem for casino operator partners.

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