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Fish Games in LatAm: SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator and KA Gaming Analyse New Trends

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Fish games are gaining traction in LatAm, according to SOFTSWISS experts. The tech solutions developer has summarised the preliminary results of the research conducted in cooperation with game provider KA Gaming to find that the average number of ‘fish’ spins exceeds 8.5 million per month in Argentina alone.

Fish games are RNG shooting games based on fishing concepts, where players use virtual fishing nets or guns to catch fish or other aquatic creatures on the screen. Originally from Asia, these online casino games have earned popularity due to their easy-to-learn gameplay, high payouts, and colourful graphics.

In LatAm, these games are particularly favoured in Argentina, where the average number of ‘fish’ spins exceeds 8.5 million a month, as reported by KA Gaming.

Mei Tu, Director of Sales and Marketing at KA Gaming, comments:It took Argentina about twelve months to show the results some Asian countries had been chasing for years now the LatAm fish game leader accounts for one-third of the all-Asian statistics. Moreover, the novelty is rapidly spreading in Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

Reflecting on the reasons behind the fish games’ rising, Gregory Penkov, Head of Sales at SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, notes that the possibility to place small bets and still win is a major factor boosting the interest in fish games in LatAm. 

“Players in this region prefer making small but regular bets, which sets them apart from players in other regions. Fish games offer high odds of winning at small bet amounts, which makes them even more attractive. And since the local audience prefers betting on the go, the fact that most fish games are mobile-friendly helps them score additional points,” comments Gregory.

Mr Penkov also adds that by partnering with game providers, aggregation platforms become able to quickly respond to operator demands and add in-demand content to their portfolios. The joint research of the market needs for various games conducted by the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator and KA Gaming is a result of such a partnership.

The SOFTSWISS content hub currently offers around 40 fish games, most of which are developed by KA Gaming and available via API. 

 

About SOFTSWISS 

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,400 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus.  SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

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Digital Solutions Provider Tianyu Eyes European Payments Market in 2023

 

Tianyu Information (300205.SZ), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of smart payment terminals, aims to grow its presence in the European market following the company’s successful participation in the world’s leading retail trade fair, EuroShop, that took place between February 26 and March 2 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

“We are pleased to meet our partners at the exhibition and discuss our business plans for 2023 in Europe, as well as other regions such as Asia Pacific, MEA, North America, and Latin America,” said David Liu, VP of International Business Division at Tianyu. “Through our extensive network of regional service centers and global marketing channels, we are confident to provide excellent value and unparalleled support to help our customers achieve their goals.”

Tianyu was in the world’s Top 4 smart payment terminal players globally by market share, per a 2022 Nilson report. The company’s global expansion efforts are expected to yield full-year earnings of $9m to $13m in 2022, up to 163% YoY. The company’s growth growth is driven by enhanced supply chain management and a dual-driven domestic and international development strategy, boosting sales and revenue for its smart card and intelligent payment terminal offerings.

In addition, Tianyu also expanded its business footprint into products and solutions covering communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and more. The company offers a range of communications solutions, including eSIM solutions and telecom products such as SIM cards, Mobile Wi-Fi, Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), Passive Optical Network (PON).

The company’s main business includes services and products for the financial industry, intelligent payment terminals, and the IoT. The financial industry unit is mainly engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of financial IC cards as well as other smart card products and e-CNY products.

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PopOK Gaming and Salsa Technology collaborate to deliver high-quality gaming experience

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PopOK Gaming announced its new partnership with Salsa Technology, a leading B2B provider of customised iGaming solutions in Latin America and Europe.

The integrated pack includes PopOK Gaming’s popular titles like Yummy, Hot Muchacho, Crazy Poki and others. Each promises eye-popping visuals, dynamic animations, pleasing sound effects and more.

Salsa Technology’s Head of Marketing & Sales, Eliane Nunes said: “We love the dedication PopOK Gaming places on designing games that combine slick design, engaging features, and excitement. This definitely promises to be a great partnership for both parties.”

Combining PopOK Gaming’s expertise in game development with Salsa Technology’s cutting-edge platform, this collaboration promises to bring the ultimate gaming experience to fans of iGaming.

“We are excited to partner with Salsa Technology,” said Luiza Melikyan, Business Development Executive at PopOK Gaming. “This partnership will give us greater reach and offer a wider audience high-quality gaming content. We are confident that our collaboration will result in truly exceptional gameplay for players.”

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Vibra Gaming expands global reach with Groove

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Leading LatAm content and software services provider integrates content portfolio to Groove network to access multiple regulated markets

Vibra Gaming, the go-to games, and platform developer for the LatAm region, has partnered with aggregation and platform specialists Groove to further its global reach across a multitude of regulated markets.

Vibra’s best performing bingo and table games, slots and branded casino slots, classics and content compatible with lottery providers will be added to an extensive library of games curated on Groove’s GroovePlay platform. This includes Vibra’s portfolio of highly successful localised games including Piggy Cash, Mystic Joker, Wild Gems, Quake, Patagonia Wild, Fruity 7, Condorito and Popeye, among others.

Groove’s twin pillars of turnkey (GrooveOn) and aggregation (GroovePlay) are supported by one of the best technical teams in the industry.

GroovePlay adds more than 100 new games every month thanks to a diverse group of carefully selected game partners such as Vibra Gaming. Due to its attractive value proposition, Groove has been able to establish itself as a benchmark for an operator cluster that includes tier one operators and beyond.

Earlier this month Vibra Gaming claimed the Silver award at SBC Latinoamerica Awards 2022 adding to last year’s SBC LatAm Rising Star in Sports Betting & Casino award.

The Silver prize was awarded for its unique ‘Scratch-a-lot’ product based on instant lottery mechanics. This enables players to experience the adrenaline of the ‘scratch and win’ concept while also enjoying the entertainment of slots in jurisdictions that allow lottery products.

Vibra Gaming has emerged as one of the industry’s most exciting and innovative content studios and aligns with Groove’s mission to help player-focused iGaming operators ‘find their groove’ by accessing trailblazing end-to-end platforms, expertise, and personalised support to create engaging and valuable user experiences.

This year, Groove marks six years of providing operators with its leading turnkey and aggregation services and continues to strengthen partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including payment processors, automated KYC, affiliate networks, AI, and the finest game developers in the world.

Ramiro Atucha, CEO, Vibra Gaming, said: “We are thrilled to work with Groove. This is a fantastic opportunity for Vibra Gaming to further increase our potential across a multitude of mature, developing, and emerging markets via a dynamic ecosystem of operators and casino brands clustered around Groove.”

Yahale Meltzer, COO and co-founder at Groove, added: “The iGaming industry in LatAm is rapidly expanding and, as one of the industry’s pioneers, we are dedicated to providing our operator cluster with the widest possible selection of proven, best performing games. We are delighted to integrate Vibra’s portfolio and make it available to our customers for the first time. Vibra’s leading position in LatAm is a positive strategic component that will drive further growth across this growing region.”

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UK’s best student VALORANT teams to battle at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere for Red Bull Campus Clutch World Final Qualification

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As part of Red Bull Campus Clutch, the largest global VALORANT competition for students, the Red Bull Gaming Sphere London is set to host the UK Finals on Sunday 20th November, which will see four teams battle it out for a place at the Grand Finals in Brazil. The Finals will be streamed on the Goose House, hosted by Matt ‘Twiggy’ Twigg and Vicki “Gottmoxi” Johnson.

Red Bull Campus Clutch gives student VALORANT players an opportunity to compete on a world stage, in one of the most exciting games to watch in esports. Open to all college and university students worldwide, players can represent their campus and put their skills on display, with the chance to play on the global stage.

Over 80 competing student teams from across the UK have been whittled down to just four for the LAN semi-final stage, with the final UK winner invited to compete in the World Final competition phase and compete for a grand prize of €20,000.

  • Red Bull Campus Clutch is a global 5v5 VALORANT tournament, open to university students from over 50 countries.
  • In the UK, over 400 players in 81 teams have battled across regional qualifying rounds to reach the UK Final, with four qualifying winners earning a place at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London for the LAN Finals.
  • The four qualifying winners – Just Essentials, Last Dance, Birmingham Bulls and Casa Norturna – will battle in a best-of-three format at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere, in a North and South semi-final before a final showdown, with the eventual UK winner earning their spot in December’s Red Bull Campus Clutch Grand Finals in Brazil.
  • Giving wiiings to student gamers across the UK, Red Bull and National Express also toured Bristol, Edinburgh and Warwick university campuses to offer students a pop-up VALORANT experience. The VALORANT shooting range test challenged students at each university to set high scores, with each winner winning two tickets to December’s Red Bull Home Ground in Manchester, including complimentary National Express travel and hotels.
  • National Express is the official UK public transport partner for Red Bull Campus Clutch. As the UK’s number one coach company National Express is helping qualifying competitors travel to the UK final by offering free travel on its UK network.
  • Several global partners are supporting Red Bull Campus Clutch this year, helping bring the latest and greatest hardware to competitors. Intel NUC, SteelSeries and AGON by AOC all return to the tournament. As PC Partner, Intel NUC, renowned for packing high-powered gaming rigs in small form factors, will support with their top-notch Gaming PCs. SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, is the official Peripheral brand of Red Bull Campus Clutch and will equip students with award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and mice. And the official Monitor Partner, AGON by AOC will once again provide high-performance gaming monitors for the event
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SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator Integrates With Barbara Bang

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SOFTSWISS, an innovative software provider for the iGaming industry, is integrating with Barbara Bang, a young and ambitious, but already well-established, market player. With this new integration, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator continues to consolidate its position in Latin America.

Barbara Bang is a game provider established in 2021. The promising company has an experienced team that creates products to entertain players in Europe, LatAm, and other regions. Through the new partnership, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator will enrich its ever-expanding game portfolio by integrating an impressive collection of more than 30 titles. The crypto-friendly game provider supports 100+ world currencies, is multilingual, and offers local solutions for specific countries. Barbara Bang provides such benefits as freespins, tournament tools, buy-in bonuses, in-game jackpots, and a flexible back office with detailed statistics.

This integration is the next step in the SOFTSWISS’ growth strategy as it continues to expand its footprint to new markets and reinforce its product portfolio. Barbara Bang games will be available to operators working with the Curacao gaming licence.

Nikita Keino, Partner Managers Team Lead at SOFTSWISS, comments on the integration: “We are delighted that Barbara Bang is becoming a SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator’s partner. This cooperation will expand the game content options available to our clients. SOFTSWISS team is doing its best to offer top-notch winning solutions to help our partners unlock new business opportunities and deliver exciting gaming experiences to players. Breaking new ground is always challenging and exciting, but I am confident that SOFTSWISS will make it big.”

Christina Mirnaia, Head of Partnerships and Business Development at Barbara Bang, comments: “We are excited to partner with SOFTSWISS and have our high-quality modern products integrated in its global content portfolio. This deal marks a new milestone for Barbara Bang’s expansion in Europe and LatAm. We are confident that players will enjoy our exciting games and appreciate our offering with a great variety of entertainment tools, including the unique and unforgettable 500,000 EUR Big Bang tournament.”

The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is a content hub for online gaming and sports betting brands, which was recognised as the Best Aggregator Platform of the Year (2022) according to the EGR B2B Awards. Recently, the Game Aggregator has announced a cross-product integration with the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook.

 

About SOFTSWISS 

SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,400+ employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus.  SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

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BetConstruct Delivers Harmony Across Product Line at ICE 2022

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It’s been 2 years since the most prominent igaming family reunion happened. Now, when the wait is over at last, it only seems fitting to step into Excel London for ICE 2022 promoting excellence, innovation, trust and, of course, the much needed harmony.

This time, as BetConstruct’s burgeoning portfolio expands, the company needed to make a statement on how each product fits its composite universe and, like individual musical instruments in an orchestra, sounds harmonious for every business.

Spring Platform, the juggernaut that powers the extensive suite of BetConstruct products and 200+ third party integrations, provides all the necessary tools for an operator to manage their business. Aiding that is SpingBME console, an industry-changing igaming ecosystem allowing operators to create websites, integrate APIs, enable products and order every sort of igaming related services, be it legal, financial or marketing.

At peak pandemic times BetConstruct managed to take its core products to the next level. The sports betting scope with 120+ event types including virtuals and Esports, even at quietest times, offers a wide range of betting options backed with data from live scouting team, bespoke odds from dedicated traders and video streaming for an added engagement.

Gaming-wise, it’s a stable routine for BetConstruct to introduce more slots, bet-on and skill games. But it’s Live Casino that really stood out during the recent years. It has grown big and strong enough to debut at ICE as a separate brand called CreedRoomz. With new show games, frequent promotions and solutions like dedicated game development and hall construction, CreedRoomz comes as an ultimate partner to start a live casino business with.

A statement of no less importance than the message of Harmony is BetConstruct’s new campaign for Africa. The bold What’s Yours is Yours slogan reflects the overall company philosophy of giving total freedom of choice to operators. In the African continent BetConstruct will continue unearthing potential for unexpected opportunities while bringing a tailored A to Z platform to the market.

BetConstruct will be exhibiting its complete igaming platform and additional gaming and sports betting solutions at Stand S3-110 during ICE London on April 12-14.

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WINPOT GROUP BETS ON ZITRO’S NEW GLARE FAMILY AND REACHES 1,800 ZITRO CABINETS IN ITS GAMING HALLS

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The Mexican Winpot Group, has bet on Zitro to introduce the brand-new GLARE family, adding more than 200 GLARE cabinets with its latest innovations: Altius Glare and Megashare Lounge.

Megashare Lounge is the company’s latest innovation, capable of uniting different Zitro cabinets and diverse games to the same mystery prize. Recently, CAPRI GUADALAJARA, DIAMONDS CORDILLERAS, WINPOT PUEBLA, WINPOT BOCA DEL RÍO, WINPOT TUXTLA and WINPOT TONALÁ have added the new Megashare Lounge to their successful gaming offer, to which new games will be continuously added. With Megashare Lounge’s new shared progressive system, if one player wins the MEGA jackpot, all players win.

With over 100 cabinets installed, Winpot Group bets on the tallest GLARE cabinet – Altius Glare – which has been a resounding success. Launched with the exclusive multigame Wheel of Legends, Altius Glare features a stunning 55″ and 27″ Full HD screen, its 4K graphic resolution, its intelligent LED Halo and its state-of-the-art processor.

These novelties have been welcomed with open arms by players and operators, as stated by Anuar Haua, Winpot’s Operations Director. “We would like to congratulate Zitro for offering us these long-awaited innovations for our players. It is the perfect time to give our gaming halls an extra thrill, with this prize sharing system among all Zitro players, thanks to Megashare Lounge, and with the new spectacular Altius Glare cabinet on display in all its splendor. It’s a true joy to see our casinos like this!”.

“We appreciate Winpot’s support to our creations, it is our main driving force, to work tirelessly to offer the most innovative products to our customers, to their players, and we thank them for the trust placed in us in this new stage full of illusion,” says Johnny Ortiz Viveiros, founder of Zitro.

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Rivalo acquires master sponsorship of Liga BFA, South America’s premier American football championship

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Rivalo has just acquired the master sponsorship of the Brazilian Football League, Liga BFA. With 45 teams and over 4,000 involved, the tournament is the premier American football competition in South America.

Being held between June and November, there will be approximately 100 games of the modality in more than 18 states of the country, reaching the status of the biggest tournament of the modality in the Southern Hemisphere.

With the support of Rivalo, the competition will feature games shown on ESPN, in addition to other singles and weekly inserts, both in the ESPN League and throughout the NFL regular season.

According to Guilherme Bucchi, Acquisition Manager Brazil at Rivalo, this agreement is fundamental for Rivalo, as it supports a sport in full evolution.

“We decided to support the American Football community in Brazil through BFA. They do an admirable job in the development of the sport and we will support the sport to grow even more”, he commented.

Rivalo activations throughout the BFA League

With this partnership, the bookmaker’s brand will achieve massive visibility across a range of static, physical and digital properties. The list includes two advertising boards in all six conference finals, in addition to the Brasil Bowl (BFA League Final). There will also be highlights on ESPN broadcasts, as well as the branding painted on the two endzones, or the 20-yard line in the playoffs mentioned above.

In addition, Rivalo will have the right to appear in the top right of broadcasts and in full screen during all broadcasts on official channels of the BFA League. Display of the brand in content developed on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Twitter daily and insertions in specific campaign publications of the League, such as player cards.

The activations of the betting company in partnership with the Liga BFA will result in the creation of digital tournaments, with naming rights and dissemination on social networks of the competition, as well as a weekly attraction on the official channel of the League, with news of the competition and space for activations involving Rivalo.

BFA TIPS BY RIVALO (March to December)

Weekly on the BFA Youtube channel, the presenter will receive guests from all teams to analyze the week’s games, and act as ‘Tipsters’, giving betting tips at Rivalo. The intention is to approach other sports with odds on Rivalo’s own platform. Each guest (Tipster) will promote their respective team’s ‘RIVALO BOWL’ campaign.

American football growth in Brazil

According to a recent study, Brazil ranked second among the largest NFL markets outside the United States. With an expressive audience, Brazil has become one of the main commercial focuses of the NFL as of this year. Therefore, the BFA can be considered one of the gateways to the North American league in the country.

In addition, a survey carried out by the Federal Government pointed out that American football is in the Top 10 of the most watched and bet sports in Brazil. Such interest from the audience was one of the factors that caught the attention of Rivalo, which is also willing to collaborate with the process of expanding the sport in the country.

It should be noted that since 2019, women’s football has been part of the BFA. The Brasil Bowl Feminino was broadcast on ESPN, showing the strength of the sport in the country. This year, the competition will have the same dispute model and more participating teams. The decision, once again, will be shown on ESPN channels.

For Eduardo Ferreira, commercial director of BFA, the partnership with Rivalo is a reason for satisfaction for American Football in Brazil.

“Having Rivalo as an official partner of the BFA is something really unprecedented in Brazil. Being alongside a company that is a world reference in betting, puts us on a much higher level, giving credibility to our League”, he said.

The sports bookmaker’s pioneering spirit was also highlighted by the director:

“Rivalo will provide growth, professionalism and innovation to Brazilian football, becoming a pioneer in this modality. The trust that Rivalo places in BFA will certainly be a link of relevance, gratitude and reciprocity”, he added.

About Rivalo

Rivalo’s betting system is operated by MatchservSolutions NV, a company founded under the laws of the government of Curaçao.

The betting company, market leader, has been increasingly consolidating its presence in Brazil, seeking to expand opportunities and bring Brazilian fans closer to the betting world. The bookmaker offers opportunities in major sports such as football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, Formula 1 and more.

Rivalo also stands out for having a rich betting line-up to cater to all sports fans. Thus, users of the platform are able to take advantage of a wide variety of bets with excellent odds, including single bets, combined bets, system bets or special bets.

Follow Rivalo on social media and stay on top of promotions and odds for the main games of the round in Brazil and abroad.

Instagram: @rivalosportsbr

Twitter: @rivalosportsbr

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Brazil is not friendly to ‘amateurs’ warns Online IPS partner Witoldo Hendrich Junior ahead of attendance at ICE London

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Veteran industry lawyer Witoldo Hendrich Junior, Chief Legal Officer (Brazil) and Partner at registered payment facilitator Online IPS has warned of the significant dangers of attempting to enter LatAm markets prematurely and without the necessary knowledge. Speaking ahead of the company’s appearance at ICE London (stand N10-585) the Online IPS partner, who has lectured in taxation as a University Professor in Rio for close to 20-years, stated: “Taking Brazil as an example, with a population of 220 million, the country is on course to become one of the most important sports betting markets in the world but one which requires specialist and expert support. Here in Brazil, we admit that Brazil is not friendly to ‘amateurs’. Taxation has historically been known for being very challenging and complex, and the recent political involvement from the Supreme Court into legislative and executive matters definitely compromised the confidence in legal certainty.

“We will be using our appearance at ICE London to explain our entry strategy for organizations wishing to operate in Brazil, as well as the special tax treatment enabling merchants to take funds out of the country in a legally compliant manner, using Central Bank regulations. Our goal is simple and that’s to allow Chief Compliance Officers to relax confidently and Chief Financial Officers to rest easy!”

Emphasizing the importance of taking a country-by-country approach to entering LatAm he stated: “Contrary to Europe, each country in LatAm works very differently, with varying legislation, processes, and standings on the igaming space. Entering multiple countries in LatAm involves starting from scratch in each one.

“Legislation regulating igaming is also very new in LatAm and there are various rules and specifications to abide by in each country that differ from the next. Not reviewing them thoroughly or understanding clearly can lead to obstacles, hindering the ability for potential merchants to do business in the region. These are important realities European companies must account for when considering entering LatAm.”

Hendrich, who has two decades of legal experience in Brazil with expertise in gambling regulation after spending eight-years in the industry, added: “Online IPS is a registered payment facilitator in the LatAm region with local offices in the countries we operate, with teams in each specializing in the operations and regulations of each country. We have offices in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Mexico with Chile on the horizon for the end of 2022. The partners and management staff of Online IPS are seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience in the international payment industry. The best insight we can give into the LatAm market is that having a local strategy/approach is the best way to succeed in the region. This is exactly what we can offer our merchants, to aid in their success in the region and ease entry to market barriers.”

Welcoming the return of ICE London he said: “The industry has certainly missed the show. ICE is a critical component of the industry and with the sector going through so many changes and growth in the last couple of years, the industry is definitely ready to come together during ICE and immerse itself in all the new opportunities the space has to offer.

“In-person interactions create a sense of community, connection, and empathy that digital communications technology cannot match. As a merchant service provider, we not only place great value in the customer service we provide but the close relationships we build with partners and merchants. It’s the intangibles that count, such as a new connection formed over a drink or a degree of trust established from a friendly conversation and a handshake. These are what help us as a company, to build the trust needed to develop the tailored-made solutions merchants require to succeed. Ultimately attending ICE helps us keep our finger on the pulse of what is going on in the sector and allows us to do a more thorough analysis through conversations, discussions and the overall show environment. It’svitally important.”