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An overview of imminent digital payment trends in online gambling

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A number of countries Europe, the Caribbean and Asia have legalised online gambling. With the recent US Supreme Court ruling, the USA is gearing up to become a huge betting market, estimated to be worth more than $81 billion by 2022.

More countries are likely to legalise online gambling in the immediate future. There will be different kinds of legislation as well. So, gambling platforms must comply with more regulations and stricter authentication processes than ever before. This could lead to a dilemma.

At one hand, gambling companies would want to comply with all the regulations.  On the other hand, they would want to be as friendly as possible to the users, who would expect to be able to bet right away, without having to go through a lengthy or friction-filled account authentication process.

Here is an overview of what could happen in the near future, or at least what industry leaders think could happen.

Why 888 Is Betting on Automated Authentication

With the gambling industry rapidly growing, the need for efficient and effective authentication and security is becoming even more crucial.

But with players’ need for speed, gambling platforms cannot afford to slow down customers in the process as they register, deposit funds, place wagers or withdraw winnings. That’s pushing companies like casino site 888.com to invest in automated authentication processes, according to Russell Medley, 888’s director of fraud and risk management.

“If there are more hurdles that we put in their way or more things that might prevent them or delay them from playing, it creates a drop off,” he said. “So it needs to be an immediate thing, and that’s where we need to be able to get people to go through our processes as quickly as we can behind the scenes, with minimal intrusion.”

Medley shares his thoughts on the current and future state of the online gambling space, in this month’s Digital Identity feature story.

Deep Dive: Online Gambling Payments

Gambling providers are also dealing with a rising rate of fraud attacks, as cybercriminals and bad actors increasingly target the quickly growing space. This month’s Tracker includes a Deep Dive on how casinos, online and brick-and-mortar establishments alike, are fighting back against fraud.

Around the Digital Identity World

With not just gambling, but also an increasing array of transactions taking place online, countries around the world are experimenting with new forms of digital identification.

In the Bahamas, for example, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest announced the government is working with local technology provider GIBC to create a single digital identity credential. The move is designed to provide the country’s citizens with easier and more efficient access to government services.

Meanwhile, in Europe, the Swiss city of Zug recently began using distributed ledger technology to power government-issued IDs. The city is also currently running an eVoting pilot designed to test the possibility of using the blockchain to power resident IDs and voting systems.

And in Australia, the country’s government plans to assign a digital identification credential to all citizens by 2025. The move is motivated, in large part, by the savings it can potentially provide, with experts estimating that digital IDs could reduce the average cost of government transactions from $17 per transaction to less than 40 cents, saving taxpayers billions.

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Golden Matrix Group Reports $150M Preliminary FY 2024 Consolidated Revenue Guidance

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Golden Matrix Group, Inc., a leading provider of innovative gaming and technology solutions, today announced preliminary revenue estimates of $150 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a 61% year-over-year increase over FY 2023 revenues of $93 million.

On a pro forma basis, assuming the consolidation of both Golden Matrix Group and its subsidiary Meridianbet, the combined revenues for FY 2024 would have been approximately $163 million.

In April 2024, Golden Matrix Group completed the acquisition of Meridianbet, whereby Meridianbet became the accounting acquirer. In accordance with GAAP and SEC rules, the reported 61% growth  reflects performance against Meridianbet’s FY 2023 revenues as the baseline, and as a result of these accounting principles GMGI revenues for Q1 2024 will not be included in the revenues for 2024.

 

Preliminary Revenue HighlightsGeographical Revenue Split

  • Americas: $5.08 million (3.36%)
  • K.: $21.29 million (14.06%)
  • Australia: $4.61 million (3.05%)
  • Europe (Excluding U.K.): $89.78 million (59.34%)
  • Asia: $17.86 million (11.80%)
  • Africa: $12.61 million (8.33%)

 

The FY 2024 results were underpinned by:

  • Strong performance across key markets
  • An expanded portfolio of sports and iGaming offerings, including the launch of a series of AI-driven products
  • Strategic market entries in South Africa, Peru and Australia, further diversifying the Company’s global footprint

These preliminary results are subject to finalization and audit. Golden Matrix Group plans to release its full audited financial results for FY 2024 in March 2025.

 

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Casino Guru is excited to showcase sustainable industry initiatives and business developments at ICE and iGB 2025

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Casino Guru, the world’s leading online casino resource, is excited to announce its strong presence at ICE 2025. Representatives from the company’s Safer Gambling, Affiliate, Data, and Public Relations teams are set to attend the event, which will take place at the Fire Barcelona Gran Via on January 20, 2025.

Casino Guru’s Public Relations team will play a pivotal role at ICE 2025, establishing Casino Guru’s presence and showcasing industry-defining initiatives that have earned widespread recognition over the years.
The team will provide insights into the success of the Casino Guru Awards and Casino Guru News, now in their third and fourth year respectively, and how these projects continue to set robust standards for industry excellence guided by the PR department.

Casino Guru’s PR and External Relations Lead, Daniela Sliva and her team will be available at the Casino Guru News booth (#MC29 Level 0), with Casino Guru News also a proud media sponsor of ICE and iGB 2025, which have sold out and are set to feature more than 1,000 exhibitors from 118 countries on 112,000 sq mt of floor space.

From this dedicated platform, the PR team will meet with current and prospective partners to discuss collaborative opportunities for Casino Guru News and other projects spearheaded by Silva and her team. At the same time, Casino Guru News will conduct interviews with key stakeholders, engage with decision-makers, and record video sessions to bring the excitement and atmosphere of ICE 2025 to readers of the publication.

The PR team will be present to answer any questions about the projects and highlight the team’s most recent accomplishments. This is an invaluable opportunity for potential partners and journalists to find out more about Casino Guru’s impactful contributions to the industry and the company’s unfaltering commitment to innovation.

In the Sustainable Gambling Zone, Casino Guru will be represented by Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at booth #SG1 Level 0. For the third consecutive year, Casino Guru will exhibit its Global Self-Exclusion Initiative (GSEI), which has made significant strides, including a new partnership with BetBlocker and the addition of a blocking tool on the homepage to help at-risk players.

Casino Guru will also highlight the progress of its Self-Exclusion Standards project, which recently completed its consultation process with 62 valid responses out of 119 contributions. A final workgroup meeting will provide guidance and recommendations for online self-exclusion.

The exhibition floor will also be joined by the Data and Affiliate Teams which will be present to share their unique insights into the industry, leveraging the Casino Guru brand and bringing relevant scoops directly to interested stakeholders.

The teams will attend the casino floor to explore new and existing opportunities and specifically meet with casinos featured on the Safety Index and in the Casino Guru’s database to discuss how brands may improve their ratings, and what they need to do to achieve a robust industry standard for excellence, player protection, and player trust.

Casino Guru is dedicated to promoting sustainable gambling practices, forging partnerships through its affiliate and media teams, strengthening industry relationships via its public relations team, and showcasing the highly successful and continuously evolving Casino Guru Awards format. The company looks forward to sharing its initiatives with the industry at ICE 2025.

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GIANTX launches jersey and membership for 2025

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The global esports organization GIANTX has launched its new jersey for 2025. This jersey will be worn by professional players from the different teams within the organization in their national and international competitions this year.

The color blue takes center stage in a design that evolves the wave pattern used in the previous collection. The jersey is already available on GIANTX’s official channels and will debut in competitive play this week with the first matches of League of Legends and Valorant.

As a novelty, the new GIANTX jersey pays homage to its history by including an ‘08’ on the front of the collar. 2008 marks the founding year of the Málaga-based club Giants, whose merger with the British Excel led to the creation of GIANTX, one of the longest-standing esports brands in Europe.

This jersey is part of a collection that also includes hoodies and other products available in both blue and black. It is not the only new offering from GIANTX for its fans and video game enthusiasts.

In esports, fan loyalty goes beyond the action on the server. It’s about building community, offering added value, and connecting with the audience authentically. For this reason, GIANTX has launched an exclusive membership for fans of the club or esports in general who purchase the giants’ skins in Valorant.

The GIANTX VCT Membership offers unique rewards such as access to giveaways, gifts, passes to learning platforms for professionals, meet-and-greets with players and creators, and even trips to Berlin to support the team kicking off the Valorant Champions Tour this Wednesday. The skin pack is already available in the game.

With the launch of this GIANTX package in Valorant—one of the most-played games in the world with over 20 million active users, developed by Riot Games—the club takes another step in one of the most solidified club-fan relationships on the continent.

These announcements set the stage for the return to competition, which kicks off in style this week with the start of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), Valorant Champions Tour (VCT), and Spain’s Superliga by Liga de Videojuegos Profesional (LVP).

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