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Alliance Data To Launch Co-Brand Credit Card Loyalty Program For Penn National Gaming, North America’s Largest Regional Gaming Operator
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New program to expand and enrich Penn National’s player database, driving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through data-driven insights
Innovative application and on-site credit card issuance capabilities will allow customers to get their new card instantly at many of Penn National’s 40 properties nationwide
Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions, today announced its Columbus, Ohio‑based card services business, a premier provider of branded private label, co-brand and business card programs, has signed a new agreement to provide co-brand credit card services for Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN), North America’s largest regional gaming and entertainment company, subject to any requisite regulatory approvals. The credit card program will expand and enrich Penn National’s customer loyalty program.
Penn National Gaming, which recently acquired Pinnacle Entertainment, now operates 40 properties in the U.S., including multiple Hollywood Casinos, Ameristar Casinos, L’Auberge Casino, the Tropicana Las Vegas and the M Resort Spa & Casino. The company’s industry-leading loyalty program currently offers its customers the opportunity to earn points for gaming and other purchases at its locations. The addition of the credit card program allows customers to earn even more points on hotel, dining and non-gambling entertainment purchases at the company’s properties, while earning additional points when they use the card elsewhere for daily purchases.
Alliance Data’s innovative Frictionless Mobile CreditSM and Instant Card Issuance capabilities will simplify and accelerate the process of applying for and receiving the credit card. Alliance Data’s patent-pending Frictionless Mobile Credit capability enables customers to apply for the card in a matter of seconds from anywhere within a Penn National property through a text message and a few keystrokes. Approved customers receive their card within minutes, printed onsite at many Penn National property through Alliance Data’s Instant Card Issuance capability. Penn National will also leverage Alliance Data’s full suite of data-driven marketing services to gain further customer insights and increase loyalty.
“Our agreement with Alliance Data will allow us to offer customers additional ways to earn valuable benefits, while increasing our current customers’ loyalty and providing us with new insights to help reach even more customers,” said Jennifer Weissman, Chief Marketing Officer, Penn National Gaming. “Alliance Data, through its innovative approach to marketing and loyalty, has demonstrated the ability to drive top-line sales in our industry, and we are excited for the credit card program to contribute to our continued growth.”
Melisa Miller, president, Alliance Data’s card services business, added, “We look forward to leveraging the winning combination of innovative technology and data-driven insights to connect with loyal Penn National enthusiasts and to enable them to earn even more of what they love. By increasing customers’ access to the exceptional experiences they already enjoy, we are confident our unique partnership will help Penn National continue its impressive growth story.”
About Penn National
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. Reflecting the recent completion of the Pinnacle Entertainment transaction the Company now operates 40 facilities in 18 jurisdictions. In total, Penn National facilities feature approximately 49,000 gaming machines, 1,200 table games and approximately 9,000 hotel rooms. The Company also offers social online gaming through its Penn Interactive Ventures division and has leading customer loyalty programs with over five million active customers.
About Alliance Data’s card services business
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Alliance Data’s card services business develops market-leading private label, co-brand, and business credit card programs for many of the world’s most recognizable brands. Through our branded credit programs, we help build more profitable relationships between our partners and their cardmembers, and drive lasting loyalty.
Using the industry’s most comprehensive and predictive data set, advanced analytics, and broad-reaching capabilities, Alliance Data’s card services business has been helping partners increase sales and provide greater value to their cardmembers since 1986. We are proud to be part of the Alliance Data enterprise (NYSE: ADS), an S&P 500, FORTUNE 500 and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For company headquartered in Plano, Texas. To learn more, visit KnowMoreSellMore.com, follow us on Twitter @Know_SellMore, and connect with us on LinkedIn at Alliance Data card services.
About Alliance Data
Alliance Data® (NYSE: ADS) is a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions serving large, consumer-based industries. The Company creates and deploys customized solutions, enhancing the critical customer marketing experience; the result is measurably changing consumer behavior while driving business growth and profitability for some of today’s most recognizable brands. Alliance Data helps its clients create and increase customer loyalty through solutions that engage millions of customers each day across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and emerging technologies. An S&P 500, FORTUNE 500 and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For company headquartered in Plano, Texas, Alliance Data consists of three businesses that together employ approximately 20,000 associates at more than 100 locations worldwide.
Alliance Data’s card services business is a provider of market-leading private label, co-brand, and business credit card programs. Epsilon® is a leading provider of multichannel, data-driven technologies and marketing services, and also includes Conversant®, a leader in personalized digital marketing. LoyaltyOne® owns and operates the AIR MILES® Reward Program, Canada’s most recognized loyalty program, and Netherlands-based BrandLoyalty, a global provider of tailor-made loyalty programs for grocers.
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Source: Alliance Data Systems Corporation
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The Philippine gaming industry posted Php94.51 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in the third quarter of 2025, a slight dip from the Php94.61 billion a year earlier as the industry adjusts to online reforms and tighter rules on digital payments.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said the Electronic Games (E-Games) segment remained the strongest performer, rising 17.4% to Php41.95 billion from Php35.71 billion year-on-year.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco noted, however, that the E-Games growth was mainly due to strong July 2025 numbers as revenues in August and September declined following the mandatory delinking of e-wallets from legitimate gaming platforms.
“The figures reflect an industry that is adjusting to necessary safeguards,” he said. “The delinking of e-wallets resulted in a short-term decline in activity toward the latter part of the quarter,” he said. “However, these measures are vital to protect players and ensure secure, transparent transactions.”
He also cautioned that while legitimate operators strictly comply with the new rules, illegal online gaming sites continue to expand aggressively, putting players at risk.
“These unauthorized platforms do not follow responsible gaming standards, do not pay taxes, and put players at risk of data theft and fraud,” Mr. Tengco said. “We urge the public to avoid illegal sites and to engage only with PAGCOR-licensed platforms.”
Outside of E-Games, all other gaming segments registered lower earnings during the third quarter.
PAGCOR-operated casinos recorded an 11.6% decline from Php3.64 billion to Php3.22 billion, while licensed casinos fell 10.2% from Php50.72 billion to Php45.56 billion. Bingo revenues likewise slid 16.2% from Php4.52 billion to Php3.79 billion.
In terms of GGR share, PAGCOR-operated gaming venues generated 3.4% of the GGR pie while licensed casinos brought in 48.2%. E-Games contributed 44.4% and bingo operations accounted for 4% of GGR during the quarter in review.
Despite the downward trend in some gaming segments and adjustments in the online digital payment ecosystem, Mr. Tengco expressed confidence that the industry would regain momentum as players adapt to new e-wallet protocols while authorities strengthen enforcement measures against illegal gambling portals.
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Kambi today announces that CEO Werner Becher acquired 28,360 shares in Kambi on 7 November 2025.
Werner Becher has on 7 November 2025, through his associated company WBCH Invest Ltd, acquired 28,360 shares in Kambi. The average price for the transaction was SEK 114.24 and the total value was SEK 3,239,846.
Following the transaction, Werner Becher holds a total of 98,360 shares, equal to 0.33% of the total share capital, and 279,724 options in the company.
The transaction was reported to the Malta Financial Services Authority on 10 November.
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New tools help merchants in regulated industries react faster to fraud, reduce losses, and streamline dispute resolution through the xpate merchant portal.
Fraud and chargebacks continue to weigh heavily on high-risk sectors, with fraudulent chargebacks making up more than half of all disputes worldwide. In this context, xpate, the all-in-one payments and banking hub, has launched new fraud and dispute management automation features to help merchants in regulated industries manage risk in real time, minimize financial losses, and simplify dispute handling.
With regulated industries facing fast-moving fraud patterns and complex dispute environments, xpate’s automation tools give merchants operational control, enabling them to identify, manage, and resolve potential fraud and chargebacks directly within the xpate merchant portal. Automated notifications ensure timely responses and consistent adherence to acquirer and network requirements.
“xpate’s mission is to simplify every part of the payment process, including the moments that require extra protection,” said Mike Shafro, CEO of xpate. “By automating fraud alerts and dispute processes, we’re removing friction and giving merchants back valuable time to focus on growth.”
The launch comes at a time when chargeback values in these industries average nearly $100 per case, underscoring the need for faster, automated solutions to protect revenue and maintain compliance. xpate’s real-time fraud notifications from card schemes and issuers give merchants an early chance to act before a chargeback occurs, for example, by issuing a refund to avoid penalties and protect their dispute ratios. Automated alerts ensure merchants respond within strict timeframes, helping them stay ahead of acquirer and card network requirements.
xpate has also introduced a fully integrated dispute workflow within its merchant portal. Merchants can now manage every stage of a dispute in one place, from reviewing new chargebacks and collaboration requests to submitting evidence or accepting liability. Larger operators can feed xpate’s notifications directly into their internal automation systems to streamline processing at scale.
“Every minute counts when it comes to collaborations, disputes, and fraud. Automation means our merchants can react in minutes, not days,” said Alex Fedorov, Senior Product Manager at xpate. “Whether they prefer to manage disputes manually or let xpate handle them, they now have full visibility and control.”
The new automation capabilities reflect xpate’s broader goal of simplifying payments and back-office operations for businesses of all sizes. xpate focuses on removing complexity rather than adding to it, a principle that continues to set the company apart as it develops solutions shaped by real merchant needs. In fast-moving, highly regulated industries where compliance requirements change quickly, xpate takes a practical, forward-looking approach to risk management and regulation, adapting to new standards instead of outdated industry barriers.
xpate is reshaping how businesses move money across borders. Founded in Riga and operating across Europe, xpate provides a single payments platform that connects banks, cards, and alternative payment rails, allowing merchants, marketplaces, and financial institutions to manage transactions and compliance in one place. With built-in orchestration and account management, it enables merchants to route, reconcile, and manage payments across multiple banks and payment rails. The company is among the first non-bank institutions with direct access to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), giving clients faster and more transparent settlements.
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