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CashtoCode, the instant cash payment service for online merchants, and MiFinity, the secure iGaming ewallet, today announced a new global payments partnership. MiFinity users can now top up their iGaming accounts at more than 150,000 physical locations worldwide using the CashtoCode cash deposit network, as well as using CashtoCode’s new online evoucher product.

This is the first time that MiFinity customers will be able to make payments with cash, which many customers prefer for privacy, security and self-control reasons. For CashtoCode, the partnership with MiFinity puts its service inside one of the fastest growing iGaming eWallets. Meanwhile, MiFinity chose to partner with CashtoCode for its global reach, with more than 150,000 retail locations across Europe and international markets such as Africa and Australia. Its evoucher solution is also extremely popular in regions where iGaming customers cannot easily make payments such as LATAM and Asia – where they can be redeemed instantly online like any traditional retail voucher code.

The two companies are also a good match on important issues such as security. MiFinity is highly regarded in the global iGaming community for secure virtual payment processing, and it set a high bar on security standards when searching for a cash deposit partner. In CashtoCode, it found a service designed to eliminate fraud and money laundering concerns through a unique closed-loop cash payment system. Its cash deposit codes cannot be transferred by users, meaning they are far more secure and lower risk for iGaming operators.

“CashtoCode has grown remarkably over the last 12 months, and working now with MiFinity will ensure even more iGaming customers will access our range of cash and online payment services,” said CashtoCode CEO, Jens Bader. “Cash remains the most widely used and widely accepted form of payment around the world, and all leading iGaming operators are considering the best ways of adding cash to their payment portfolios. By working with brands like MiFinity, we hope to become the number one cash deposit method of choice for all operators in the years ahead.”

“We wanted to add a cash deposit option for our users and CashtoCode was immediately identified as the best fit for our needs,” said MiFinity CEO Paul Kavanagh. “We are known in the iGaming industry for safe, secure and smart payment services, and it was important that any new payment partner fulfilled the same criteria. The CashtoCode service is proven to be extremely popular and effective, and we see it as a unique value proposition in the market. I’m confident that we can build a successful and sustainable partnership with the team, that will benefit our customers and operators alike.”

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a leading specialized payments platform, today announced it has appointed seasoned executive, Mark Brooker, as an independent non-executive board director effective July 22.  Brooker joins as an additional member of the board, which is led by chairman Bill Foley, and also includes executive director and Paysafe CEO, Philip McHugh.

Brooker brings extensive and highly relevant executive experience to the team.  He was previously chief operating officer for Trainline, Europe’s largest independent retailer of rail and coach tickets.  Before Trainline, he was chief operating officer of Betfair Group PLC, a leading online gambling operator and now part of Flutter Entertainment.  In his earlier career, he spent 17 years in investment banking working for the likes of Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, NatWest and NM Rothschild & Sons.

Brooker also brings a diverse range of non-executive board director experience and currently sits on the boards of Findmypast, a leader in online genealogy, where he is chairman; Future PLC, a global platform for specialist media and member of the FTSE250; Equiniti Group, a leading provider of share registration, pension administration and other technology enabled business outsourcing; and Seedrs, a digital fund-raising platform for early-stage businesses. He also recently served as a non-executive director of William Hill PLC, one of the largest gambling operators in the UK, before its acquisition by Caesars Entertainment in April this year.

Brooker holds a master’s degree in Engineering, Economics and Management from Oxford University in the UK.

“Mark brings a wealth of highly applicable and complementary experience to further strengthen our board that we believe will be invaluable as we continue our growth as a newly public company and specialized payments leader,” said Philip McHugh, CEO of Paysafe. “We’re particularly excited to benefit from Mark’s unique input and perspectives with regards to iGaming – an industry we are intensely focused on as the U.S. market ramps up.”

Mark Brooker added: “I am thrilled to be joining the Paysafe Board at such an exciting time and I look forward to helping the company with its ambitions to both grow and innovate in specialized digital payments in iGaming as well as other industries. My goal is to continue to help Paysafe add value to shareholders and stakeholders alike.”

With Brooker’s appointment, the Paysafe board is now comprised of 12 directors, bringing decades of industry experience across payments, banking, technology, iGaming, entertainment, legal & regulatory affairs, capital markets and M&A.  Click here for full details of the Paysafe Board.

The PUBG MOBILE World Invitational powered by Gamers without Borders will officially kick off on July 22nd and run till July 25th. Across four days of intense matches, the PMWI will host 32 of the world’s best PUBG MOBILE teams split into two divisions, East and West, with a champion being crowned for each. PMWI will be the first mobile esports tournament with over 32 countries represented as it commits to being the biggest and most robust esports program in the world.

Powered by Gamers Without Borders, the PUBG MOBILE World Invitational will have a $3M USD charity pool split between East and West. The winners of each division will be able to choose from multiple Humanitarian Aid organisations to receive its prize pool as the PMWI stands with Gamers Without Borders’ mission of the fight COVID-19.

The PMWI will see five matches each day for East and West with maps for the tournament including Erangel, Sanhok and Miramar.

The full list of teams set to compete in PUBG MOBILE World Invitational are:

The music video for Breathing Flame, the official theme song of PMWI 2021, will go live across all PUBG MOBILE esports social media accounts ahead of the tournament. Breathing Flame represents every PUBG MOBILE player’s fight for glory as they battle against the odds. Watch the video on the PUBG MOBILE Esports YouTube channel.

OnePlus has been named as the official smartphone partner of PMWI. OnePlus is a leading global mobile technology company whose latest premium smartphones, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, deliver a flagship-level mobile gaming experience. Nimo TV, a leading global game live streaming platform, is proud to be the media partner to PMWI.

You can watch the PMWI on PUBG MOBILE Esports’ YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels, with PMWI East going live at 10am (GMT+ 0) and PMWI West going live at 2:30pm (GMT+ 0).

For more information about upcoming PUBG MOBILE esports news, stay tuned at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Affilka by SOFTSWISS recently announced that it surpassed a milestone of 100 brands launched on the affiliate marketing platform. This marks 3 years since the platform went into development.

The Affilka client portfolio grew to more than 100 diverse online casino and sportsbook brands, with a major increase in the last 6 months. Only this month Affilka announced the launch of 3 big new clients – Sportbet.one, FizzSlots and TruePartners, which recently successfully moved to the Affilka platform from a third-party affiliate platform. 

This proves Affilka’s growing importance in the iGaming marketplace. It now provides  services to a variety of different fiat and crypto casino and sportsbook brands running not only on the SOFTSWISS Online Casino Platform, but also on third-party iGaming platforms. The solution intends to double this achievement  a year from now. 

Starting from the first third-party platform client in December 2020, Affilka continues to grow and to expand its presence in the iGaming industry. The affiliate software platform continues to prove itself as a top affiliate marketing software provider with a variety of unique competitive traits. This includes an extremely flexible commission constructor, a versatile set of postbacks allowing affiliates to be always on the same page with any type of player activity and many more. The platform also offers detailed reporting and special interface customisation via Frontend API. 

Commenting on the event, Anastasia Borovaya, product owner of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, said: “And here we are with more than 100 casino and sportsbook brands in our portfolio in just several years! This is an incredible achievement and it’s even more incredible to say that Affilka definitely doesn’t plan on stopping there! We’re just getting started and are planning on making it double this time next year. Ambitious, innovative, and bold – this is all about us, so stay tuned for more updates.”

Hawaiian adventures start now! BGaming launched the brand’s new slot Aloha King Elvis! The game is the sequel of the most popular game in the provider’s portfolio called Elvis Frog in Vegas. 

Cute Elvis Frog – the main character of the story – this time goes for vacation to the tropical islands full of summer vibes and melodic guitar rhythms. A beach Hawaiian party with Elvis as a headliner will be explosive and full of fun! Eye-catching graphic and bright colors along with upbeat music parts makes the slot juicy and truly hot! The game is already available at reputable casinos such as Pinocasino, Casinorex  and others. 

“Aloha King Elvis is inspired by the brand’s most popular title Elvis Frog in Vegas. It’s a very bright slot full of energy and excitement. Eccentric and funny Elvis is loved by many players worldwide! That’s why we wanted to breathe a new life into the story! We took the best of the first slot and added some new hot features to impress players!” comments Yulia Aliakseyeva, Game Producer at BGaming. 

It’s not a secret that every player dreams of hitting the jackpot. What about three jackpots in one game? BGaming hid Mini, Major and Mega Jackpot in the slot. All of them are available during the Coin Respin Feature, an additional game that involves only Coin symbols. The more a player collects – the greater will be the win! 

At the same time, starting Free spins, players can choose one of two bonus rounds: Special Guest Party or VIP party. Both give extra chances to huge winnings! So let’s start the party now!

Aloha King Elvis is a 5×3 scheme video slot with high RTP (94,9%), 25 winnings lines and a bunch of features to multiply a bet dramatically. The maximum exposure of the game is х16500! Say Aloha to King Elvis and grab your mega win!

BGaming is a creative iGaming content provider сonverting gambling into gaming. Thanks to an expert team and a player-driven approach, the studio creates engaging products featured on reputable platforms and 300+ online casinos worldwide. BGaming was the world’s first to support cryptocurrencies and offer Provably Fair games. Today the brand’s portfolio includes 60+ products with HD graphics and a clear user interface for every device.

Pronet Gaming, a market-leading iGaming provider, has added leading online poker developer EvenBet Gaming’s software to its platform.

The deal will give the supplier access to more than 30 different variations of the game, 24/7 support, API integration and omnichannel solutions, as well as SSL and monthly updates.

It also offers Pronet Gaming’s clients the flexibility to choose to be a part of EvenBet Gaming’s poker community, or simply to utilise its standalone skin.

This latest partnership further enhances Pronet Gaming’s offering as it continues to expand its sportsbook and casino platform, with a particular focus on emerging markets.

EvenBet was granted a supplier licence by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) last year and has launched more than 100 poker rooms over the past 10 years, offering 33 different game types to approximately 15 million active players.

The company continues to place a responsive and reliable poker solution at the heart of its progressive omni-channel portfolio.

Bobby Longhurst, Chief Commercial Officer at Pronet Gaming said: “The high performance of our platform depends on the reliability of its software and the quality of its content, making EvenBet Gaming an ideal partner.

“Poker is a proven cross-channel vertical and even more appealing when it is enriched by EvenBet Gaming’s exciting multi-format gameplay and innovative approach to card game design. Operators will undoubtedly reap the rewards from the addition of this premium content.”

Dmitry Starostenkov, EvenBet Gaming CEO, said: “Pronet Gaming has earned a reputation as an industry-leader and we’re confident its expertise will help us solidify our status as a dynamic software developer. Our games provide entertainment to players all over the world, so this deal with a globally recognised partner is a natural fit.”

1/ST TECHNOLOGY is excited to announce its newest brand ambassador, leading jockey Abel Cedillo. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY’s signature product, 1/ST BET, the official app of Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Golden Gate Fields and the Maryland Jockey Club, will leverage Cedillo in promotional and advertising campaigns, and Cedillo will represent 1/ST BET while riding in races throughout Southern California.

Cedillo, the leading rider during Del Mar’s 2019 and 2020 Fall Meets, has won more than 1,400 races during his career and is a popular figure on the Southern California circuit. The multiple Grade 1 winning jockey enjoyed a breakout season in 2020, winning a dozen stakes races, including the G1 Pacific Classic, G1 Frank E. Kilroe Mile and G1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes.

“Abel Cedillo is a passionate, popular, and savvy rider and his success on the track made him an obvious addition to the 1/ST TECHNOLOGY ambassador team,” said Zachary Leifer, Chief Marketing Officer, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY. “As the Official App of Santa Anita Park – Abel’s home track for more than half of the year – 1/ST BET is excited to help connect fans and horseplayers with one of the sport’s superstar riders.”

1/ST BET will feature Abel Cedillo in numerous initiatives and promotions, including:

• ‘Win When Abel Wins’ Sweepstakes during Del Mar in which a 1/ST BET or Xpressbet customer will receive a $100 Bonus each time Cedillo wins
• Exclusive pre-race interviews with Cedillo prior to marquee events
• Opportunity for 1/ST BET and Xpressbet followers to win merchandise autographed by Cedillo
• Cedillo will appear alongside other brand ambassadors in 1/ST TECHNOLOGY advertising

“I appreciate the support of 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST BET,” said Abel Cedillo. “1/ST has prioritized the health and wellness of equine and human athletes at tracks across the country and I’m proud to represent their brand.”

1/ST supports many of horse racing’s leading charities, including the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), Beyond the Wire, After the Impact and the Florida Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care (Florida TRAC).

For more information, visit https://www.1st.com/bet