This week in B2B news: FanDuel and GeoComply ink extension
All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Playnetic, SolutionsHub and Stakelogic
Midnite adds Pay by Bank via TrueLayer
Midnite has integrated TrueLayer’s Pay by Bank product in the UK, giving players a mobile-first route to instant bank deposits and withdrawals.
The launch adds app-to-app authentication, biometric approval and real-time confirmation.
Christian Huynh, lead product manager at Midnite, said: “Players expect money in and out to be instant and secure. TrueLayer’s Pay by Bank gives us the infrastructure to deliver that. The early results speak for themselves.”
Roberto Villani, vice-president of igaming at TrueLayer, added: “Igaming is where payments get stress tested. Players want money in and out in seconds, and operators need certainty on every transaction. That is what Pay by Bank was built to do.”
Vyking Ventures backs Dopamine Sports Ventures
Vyking Ventures has invested in Dopamine Sports Ventures, extending the Vyking investment arm’s reach into sports technology.
Dopamine, led by BVGroup boss Andreas Meinrad, Barry McNeill and Markus Egger, is using its second fund to back early-stage businesses across sports tech and related sectors.
Franz Gerhart, Vyking CEO, remarked: “Sports and gaming are converging faster than ever, and Dopamine has built exactly the kind of network and hands-on operating experience we look for in a partner.”
Dopamine founding partner Egger said: “We’re excited and grateful to welcome Franz, and the wider Vyking Ventures team, as investors in Dopamine. We’ve already seen the depth of expertise and network they bring to the group.”
FanDuel and GeoComply extend partnership
FanDuel and GeoComply have renewed their partnership in a multi-year deal.
Under the expanded agreement, FanDuel will continue using GeoComply’s geolocation, identity verification and fraud prevention tools to support customer eligibility checks, registration and compliance safeguards.
Christian Genetski, president of FanDuel, said: “GeoComply has been an important partner as we’ve built a platform our customers can trust.”
Kip Levin, GeoComply CEO, added: “FanDuel and GeoComply have grown up together, from their first regulated state to nationwide scale. What’s been interesting is everything we’ve built together on top of those signals since: fraud and abuse detection, frictionless authentication and market insights.”
Playnetic goes live with Light & Wonder
Playnetic has gone live with Light & Wonder, making its portfolio available to operators on the aggregator’s content marketplace.
The distribution agreement forms part of the studio’s wider international expansion and includes titles such as Sun vs Moon: Hold n’ Win, Assassin of Rome, Bubble or Broom and Farmageddon.
Kai Botha, Playnetic chief commercial officer (CCO), said: “Going live with Light & Wonder is a proud moment for us and a clear signal of the momentum behind Playnetic’s growth.”
Gabi Star, senior director at Light & Wonder, added: “Playnetic has quickly built a reputation for polished, player-focused content and adding its portfolio gives our operators access to fresh titles with real appeal.”
SolutionsHub appoints Gary Harrison as CCO
SolutionsHub has named senior igaming executive Gary Harrison as CCO.
Harrison brings more than 20 years’ senior experience across igaming, licensing and financial services to the Isle of Man-based licensing and regulatory services provider.
Lee Hills, SolutionsHub CEO and founder, commented: “Gary is exactly the kind of senior commercial leader we wanted to bring into SolutionsHub as we continue to grow.”
Harrison added: “This felt like the right move because SolutionsHub is so clearly focused on its clients and on delivering the highest standard of service across the full regulatory and operational lifecycle.”
Stakelogic launches with Luckia in Croatia
Stakelogic has launched its slot portfolio with Luckia in Croatia.
The supplier said the launch will bolster its presence in Europe, with the deal being facilitated by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
Roberto Navarrete Alvarez, senior account manager at Stakelogic, noted: “Luckia is a brand with real standing in Croatia, and that local credibility counts for a great deal in a market of this size.”
Eloy Fernandez, head of product at Luckia, said: “We are selective about the studios we bring on because our players notice when the lobby is padded out rather than curated. Stakelogic’s slots earned their place.”