Industry News
Trustly Payments: Why Should EU Gamblers Switch to It?
Top-notch casino companies aim to create a secure system through which punters can buy their bets. This is especially critical during this era of cybercrime when are conscious of the kind of channels that they send their money through. Due to the high online scams, many people want to conduct their transactions on a system that’s scam-proof.
There are many payment models that punters can use to buy their bets. However, some of them may not provide an excellent service that may meet the expectations of players. One of the best payment methods through which you can channel your money from the bank account to your casino account is Trustly. Keep reading to discover what Trustly is, how it works, and its pros and cons.
Facts about Trustly Payments
Trustly is a secure and risk-free payment mode that enables you to make a payment from your bank account. Trustly system was created in 2008 and was initially called InstantBank. This payment method is available in found in Europe.
Trustly works closely with other payment companies like PayPal to offer excellent client experience. Although various clients can use the technique, it mainly works well with online players.
How Does it Work?
Trustly is a unique mode of payment because, as a shopper, you don’t need to register with them to enjoy their services. This means that if the casino site supports Trustly, you don’t move out of the platform when making payments.
When you want to make payment through payment, you’ll see an electronic form where you indicate your bank and how much you want to pay. Having filled out the e-form, provide Trustly with your banking information that it verifies and avails the funds in your casino account.
Trustly works by ensuring that the bettor and the betting platform is are risk-free. Trustly is viewed as a payment mode as opposed to being a website.
Before you utilize Trustly, it’s critical to check whether your financial institution approves it. Although Trustly is free, you need to find out the amount your lottery website charges when using such payment mode.
Benefits of Using Trustly
The gambling industry is evolving due to technology. Currently, you can log in and start playing your best lottery games because there are several gambling sites with no verification for UK and international players. When using such sites, a payment mode like Trustly becomes critical. Many benefits also accrue as a result of using Trustly. These include:
Secure online payment
In the past, some individuals used to avoid online gaming and shopping due to scams that used to happen when making payment. However, with the emergence of payment methods like Trustly, such fears are no longer there. Trustly is a secure method of making payment online. Just like all banks, Trustly is controlled by Swedish FSA and gamblers don’t have to fear when making their payments.
Security of Trustly is enhanced by the fact that the payment mode doesn’t save your bank details on their system or the casino one.
Quick and convenient payment method
Trustly is designed to provide fast payment with minimal hassles. You can easily transact with any currency at your bank account. Also, you don’t need to have an account with Trustly before you start making your payment through the system. The deposit method doesn’t require any AML procedure, downloading of apps or installation of specific software before you use it.
The method is mobile phone-friendly
Nowadays, many people use their smartphones to conduct multiple businesses online. Most online gambling sites are also friendly to mobile phones. The good news is that Trustly is also mobile-friendly and bettors can make their payment while using their smartphones.
You can withdraw your prize through Trustly
In case you’ve won a lottery prize, you can withdraw the amount to your bank through Trustly. The system is safe and quick.
No charges
Trustly offers free of charge services. However, the online casino may charge you in case you use the Trustly method of payment.
The Downsides of Trustly
- Not all banks support the payment mode – There are specific banks that don’t recommend this payment method. If you’ve got an account with such banks, you cannot enjoy the free services offered by Trustly.
- Few countries have it – Trustly is available in some countries in Europe. It’s not a global payment method. You can’t enjoy the payment solution if you don’t come from such countries.
Alternatives to Trustly
In case you don’t access Trusty, there are other payment modes that you can use. These include:
PayPal
PayPal is a solution that enables you to make or receive payment online. You can start enjoying the service when you register your credit card and use your email address as your account. PayPal is secure and used to make transactions at a global level.
Sofort
Sofort is a solution that enables consumers to make payment. This mode of payment is available in eight countries in Europe. You only need to verify the money that you want to send because other details are already provided. The method is secure as it’s compliant to bank safety regulations.
Poli
This is a payment method that enables a person to withdraw money from their bank account. The service is mainly available in Australia and New Zealand. The Poli method is secure as the system doesn’t take sensitive data from you.
Conclusion
There are multiple methods that you can use when buying bets online. The mode you apply depends on your location. This article offers you essential information on some of the payment methods.
Evoke, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies with internationally renowned brands including William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, announced the establishment of a new Technology Committee of the Board effective immediately.
The Committee will be chaired by Independent Non-Executive Director Susan Standiford. Non-executive Directors Limor Ganot and Ori Shaked will also be members of the Committee.
The Committee will provide Board-level oversight of evoke’s major technology investments and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy, risk management and operational effectiveness.
Jon Mendelsohn, Chairman of evoke, said: “In a world where technology is evolving at break-neck speed and in an industry where technology leadership is a core driver of sustainable success, our Technology Committee will play an important role in strengthening the Board’s governance and long-term strategy development. The Committee will focus on providing transparency and insight across our product, technology, data and operational initiatives as well as informing the Board and executive leadership on technology trends with the potential to shape the Group’s long-term competitive advantages.”
The post Evoke Announces the Establishment of a New Technology Committee appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has been named the luckiest casino in the US according to a recent study conducted by Casinos.com. The resort claimed the top spot based on an in-depth analysis of Tripadvisor reviews, measuring the frequency of luck-related keyword mentions. With a 25.49% luck rate, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa topped the list thanks to glowing guest feedback, including frequent mentions of jackpots, hand pays and bonus wins. 50 reviews mentioned the word “jackpot,” and 19 even referenced a “hand pay.” Casinos.com tracked keywords such as lucky, luck, won, winning, success, jackpot, hand pay, winner, bonus, profit to determine which U.S. casinos inspired the most winning moments among visitors.
The Missouri Gaming Commission has announced that it has officially begun accepting applications for sports betting license. The Commission made the announcement following the unanimous approval of a resolution drafted Tuesday that approved the licensing process. The resolution passed after Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office reviewed it. The licensing period opens roughly six months after Missouri voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment legalising sports betting. The measure passed by less than half a percentage point, with a margin of less than 7500 votes.
Underdog Fantasy has relaunched its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games in New York, nearly two months after it withdrew all of its DFS competitions from the Empire State. The decision to withdraw all DFS contests from New York in March came after a ruling from the New York State Gaming Commission in which the commission determined Underdog was not in line with the state’s current DFS law. An Underdog Fantasy spokesperson confirmed the company is still working under a temporary license. The New York State Gaming Commission agreed to allow the company to offer its draft DFS games with the temporary license. Most DFS companies in New York operate with a temporary license.
New Partnerships
Pollard Banknote Limited has congratulated the West Virginia Lottery on the successful launch of Royal Court Riches, its first eInstant game from the Pollard Digital Games Studio. Royal Court Riches has already demonstrated strong performance in multiple markets—in its first international launch, it achieved that jurisdiction’s highest tickets sold, total sales and gross gaming revenue within its first 30 days of release. Royal Court Riches is the first in a series of games from the Pollard Digital Games Studio slated to launch in West Virginia this year.
SYNOT Games has announced a new partnership with Caliente, one of Mexico’s top gaming platforms. This collaboration marks an exciting expansion for SYNOT Games, as it brings its acclaimed portfolio of gaming content to the Mexican market. It enhances Caliente’s offerings with an extensive array of high-quality slot games such as Respin Joker, Book of Secrets, Realm of Lions and Forest Maiden, designed to captivate players and boost engagement. Caliente with its strong presence in Latin America, is the perfect partner for SYNOT Games’ expansion into the region. The partnership aims to deliver an exceptional gaming experience, combining SYNOT’s visually rich, innovative games with Caliente’s extensive reach and reputation.
The post Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 19-25 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Industry Awards
Betsson Group Nominated in 14 Categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2025
Betsson Group has been nominated in 14 categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards 2025, hosted by Clever Duck Media. These include five company-wide nominations and nine individual nominations for eight of its employees.
These annual awards celebrate excellence in equality, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing across the global gaming industry. Since its launch in 2010, the event has solidified its position as one of the global gaming industry’s most respected diversity accolades.
The categories in which Betsson Group and its employees have been shortlisted include:
Company Category Nominations:
Best Diverse Place to Work
Community Engagement
Company of the Year (Operator)
Diversity & Inclusion
Great Place to Work Award
Individual Category Nominations:
Affiliate Leader – Shakyra Jonsson
Employee of the Year (Operator) – Lisa Mifsud
Excellence in Customer Service – Gabriella Larsson
HR Champion (Operator) – Tamara Klibadze
Innovator – Lena Nordin
Inspiration of the Year (Operator) – Lena Nordin
Positive Role Model of the Year (Operator) – Lara Lombardi
Star of the Future (Operator) – Jessica Carrillo Miranda
Young Leader of the Year (Operator) – Chellyanne Cassar
These nominations reflect the company’s ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed. At Betsson Group, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than buzzwords; they are embedded in the company’s culture, values and daily actions. In previous years, Betsson has been recognised at the WiG Diversity Awards for Best Diverse Place to Work (2022 and 2024), Company of the Year (2019 and 2022) and for Diversity & Inclusion (2021). For the individual categories, Betsson employees have previously won Excellence in Customer Service, Star of the Future and Young Leader of the Year.
The post Betsson Group Nominated in 14 Categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
-
Esportes da Sorte4 weeks agoEsportes Gaming Brasil, the group behind Esportes da Sorte and Onabet, announces Hugo Baungartner as Executive Director for Institutional Relations and Partnerships
-
Africa4 weeks agoCross Switch Bolsters African Footprint with Strategic Partnership with Pesawise
-
Australia4 weeks ago
ACMA Imposes Fine of $500,800 on PointsBet
-
Baltics4 weeks ago
Modern Oracles & Smart Payments: Finrax’s Vision for Blockchain, AI & Beyond
-
Australia3 weeks ago
ACMA Imposes $1 Million Fine on Unibet
-
Africa3 weeks ago
QTech Games wins Leader in Online Casino at the 2025 SBEA+ Eventus Awards
-
Balkans3 weeks ago
EGT Digital at Belgrade Future Gaming 2025: Get ready to be fascinated
-
Compliance Updates4 weeks ago
Missouri Officially Begins Accepting Applications for Sports Betting Licenses
