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Sightline Payments Appoints Jonathan Michaels as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Government Affairs

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Key new executive brings extensive industry experience and relationships to the Sightline Payments team to accelerate momentum on cashless gaming, responsible gaming, and more

LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sightline Payments, a dynamic Financial Technology (FinTech) company that is enabling the next generation of cashless, mobile and omni-channel payment solutions for the gaming, lottery, sports betting, entertainment and hospitality ecosystems, today announced it has appointed Jonathan Michaels as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Government Affairs. Michaels brings a comprehensive knowledge of the gaming landscape to aid in Sightline’s continued growth across the sports betting, online casino, and brick-and-mortar verticals.

Michaels comes to Sightline from the American Gaming Association (AGA), where he served as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. During his tenure, Michaels drove the AGA’s efforts to grow its membership to adapt to the expanding landscape of the gaming industry including new participants such as tribal gaming operators, sports betting companies, regional casino operators, diversified gaming suppliers, and payment companies. Michaels also led several key initiatives for the AGA, including payment modernization and sports betting.

In his new role at Sightline, Michaels will oversee new market development and regulatory affairs, where he will work closely with the gaming industry and key stakeholders to continue driving success and innovation in the cashless gaming ecosystem. Michaels will also oversee Sightline’s engagement on responsible gaming; a top priority for the company.

“The addition of Jonathan to the Sightline leadership team as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Government Affairs is a significant strategic move for our organization, and we are delighted to welcome him to the team,” said Joe Pappano, Sightline Payments Chief Executive Officer. “I have personally witnessed the strength and impact Jonathan brings to an organization, and we look forward to his leadership in helping execute on our vision and driving some of our most important corporate initiatives.”

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“This is a pivotal moment for the gaming industry and I’m excited to join Sightline to help them seize upon cashless gaming opportunities across the industry,” said Michaels. “I look forward to aiding Sightline’s efforts to be the most innovative and collaborative company in the gaming industry today.”

About Sightline Payments
Sightline serves premier gaming and entertainment operators in the United States, including the top-10 sports betting and gaming players. The Company has more than 1.5 million enrolled Play+ accounts across its current portfolio of more than 60 programs in 39 States, and is poised to build on this presence, commensurate with the expansion visible in the underlying markets it serves. One of the key segments the Company serves is online gaming (both sports betting and iGaming), which is expected to build from $2 billion in total revenue to $12 billion over the next five years. In addition, the Company’s digital payment solutions directly address the wider gaming industry’s opportunity to transform traditional gaming floors into cashless ecosystems, a $155 billion revenue market serving over 40 million customers annually. Sightline is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more at https://sightlinepayments.com.

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Gaming Corps games suite to roll out with betPawa, which operates in 12 African countries

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Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden – is to bring its premium games suite to more players across Africa after agreeing a partnership with betPawa.

More than 10 million Africans trust and use betPawa as their betting brand of choice, with the operator currently active in 12 countries across the continent. betPawa is on a mission to make betting friendly by providing 24-hour customer support, a user-friendly platform, the lowest minimum stakes and guaranteed and instant payments.

Players at betPawa will be able to enjoy Gaming Corps’ full portfolio of Crash, Mine, Table and Slot titles, as well as a certified Plinko. This will include recent smash hits such as RAMPAGE, Piggy Smash and Raging Zeus Mines, along with Gaming Corps’ renowned games series such as Jet Lucky and Coin Miner.

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Gaming Corps is now able to offer more value to players following the launch of its Smash4Cash™ mechanic, which is designed to make the game experience even more unique and bring an even greater chance for players to make the most of bonus rounds.

Mats Lundin, Gaming Corps’ Director of Sales, said: “We are delighted to partner with betPawa; an operator that has established a reputation as a successful and trusted betting brand across Africa.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for us to bring our thrilling games to many more players across the continent, and I look forward to offering even more magnificent games to betPawa’s players as we continue to strengthen our portfolio. Our Smash4Cash™ mechanic is already helping us produce games full of even more excitement, and I’m sure that trend will continue.”

Spencer Okach betPawa said: “This partnership with Gaming Corps will allow us to further strengthen our casino offering, and we are very excited to give our players the chance to make the most of Gaming Corps’ first-class games suite.

“We are always looking for ways to make the gaming experience with betPawa even more memorable, and I’m sure Gaming Corps’ ever-expanding list of games will help us do that.”

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UK risks losing safer gambling leadership position – warns BetBlocker.org chief of partnerships

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Pedro Romero, chief of partnerships at safer gambling software provider BetBlocker.org has highlighted the sense of insecurity among Research, Education and Treatment organisations arising from the publication of the UK Government’s White Paper on gambling reform.

Speaking following February’s edition of ICE where BetBlocker and US-based International Centre for Responsible Gambling (ICRG), shared a £41,000 pool which was provided by leading brands Light and Wonder, Flutter, Betsson Group, IGT, Novomatic, Neccton and Playtech Pedro Romero noted: “The main talking points at ICE 2024, particularly in relation to safer gambling, revolved around the publication of the White Paper which has caused so much anxiety.

“It’s concerning that many in the third sector feel alienated from critical conversations about the future of safer gambling and harm minimisation.

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“The potential implications of this disconnect are significant, not just for the individuals and communities we serve, but for the UK’s reputation in the field.

“We must find a way to bridge this gap and work together to address the challenges ahead. Otherwise, I fear the UK risks losing its leadership position in advancing safer gambling practices.”

Regarding the £20,500 donation which was presented at ICE he added: “We have earmarked these funds with a dual purpose in mind. Primarily, it will assist with our running costs, which as a small charity is crucial for the sustainability of our operations.

“Additionally, we are excited about a very special project that we’re planning for ICE 2025 in Barcelona. Without giving too much away, it’s a development that aims to pay tribute to both Clarion and the city of Barcelona. We believe it will make a significant impact and we look forward to unveiling it.”

Romero spoke positively about the relocation to Barcelona stating: “ICE 2024 served as a fantastic farewell to London, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Barcelona.

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“While there’s a certain sadness in leaving a city that has been such a great host, the move to Barcelona is an exciting development. It represents a fresh opportunity for ICE to be the global gaming hub in a vibrant, dynamic city. We are very much looking forward to what the future holds in this new location.”

 

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The MeridianBet – Golden Matrix Transaction Secures Approval at GMGI Shareholder Assembly

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The MeridianBet Group, Southeast Europe’s leading Business-to-Consumer (B2C) sports betting and gaming group, operating in multiple markets across Europe, Africa and Latin America, announced that the shareholders of Golden Matrix Group (GMG), a developer, licensor and global operator of online gaming and eCommerce platforms, systems and gaming content, have voted to approve the acquisition of MeridianBet.

Commenting on the merger Zoran Milosevic, Chief Executive Officer of MeridianBet Group, said: “Today marks a major milestone for MeridianBet and I am thrilled that the shareholders of Golden Matrix have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the acquisition of MeridianBet. By joining forces, we are not only expanding our reach but enhancing our ability to provide customers with a diverse and comprehensive offering whilst creating a leading global betting group. I look forward to announcing the completion of the deal in due course.”

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