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PayPal Tops Wall Street Forecast: Taking One Stop Close To Being The Dominant Form Of Payment In Online Gambling
PayPal shares have soared according to the latest Wall Street figures, with revenue growth of the Silicon Valley company surpassing even its own forecasts and now standing at an incredible $3.68bn. One industry which has no doubt contributed to PayPal’s meteoric rise is the online gambling sector. As the casino experience has become more and more digital, so too have the methods that gamblers use to pay for their play. In this article we’re going to explore the different types of payment options, including PayPal, that gamblers use to see whether it is truly the dominant party.
For the few that might not know, PayPal is an American company that operates a worldwide payment system. They are based around online monetary transactions and serves as an electric alternative to paper methods of paying for products or services like cash, cheques and money orders.
Since its founding 20 years ago in 1998, PayPal has become one of the world’s most popular methods of paying for goods or services online, not least online gambling sites. The proliferation and rising popularity of PayPal being used as a core payment method for online casinos is because many companies offer incentives and bonuses if users opt for the American company. While security alone is often enough to encourage the use, the use of bonuses or free plays as incentives often provides benefits for both the user and the company themselves through lower or non-existent fees and easier, near-instantaneous transactions.
Neteller, on the other hand, is an e-money transfer service that was once predominantly used by merchant banks, trading and social network firms to withdraw and transfer funds for business transactions using their Net+ card accounts.
Over the years however, Neteller has garnered the trust of the gambling community for its thrill-free method of depositing, fast payouts and phenomenal security.
One reason Neteller has become so popular amongst gamblers is because it lets you trade in different forms of e-currency including Bank Wire and Bitcoin. Plus, thanks to its impenetrable security, the service has become particularly favored by high rollers, as it enables them to transfer large funds without fear of losing their winnings.
While those outside of the gambling industry may be none the wiser, Skrill Moneybookers has been the platform of choice for thousands of players in recent years. Skrill is a UK based e-commerce business that supports online monetary payments with a specific focus on low cost international transfers.
Founded in 2001, Skrill does not charge its customers a transfer fee when they send directly to a bank account, making it the most cost effective payment option to appear on our list. As a result few e-commerce companies are as well recognised and widely used in the online gambling industry as Skrill. Supporting 40 different currencies in over 200 different countries across the globe, Skrill is also regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) meaning that every piece of information sent from Skrill to online casinos is fully encrypted.
As you can see, the battle for most popular form of payment in the online gambling industry has not been won just yet. While PayPal offers great incentivized bonuses, Neteller provides impenetrable security and Skrill gives you great value for your money, making them both worthy alternatives. Ultimately it’s up to your personal preferences, so the only question that remains is which will you choose?
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SKS365 keeps investing in people: GROW People Management Program took the next level
11 experienced people managers from the SKS365 group’s 4 locations gathered last week in Belgrade for the new GROW People Management Program. From 15 th to 19 th of April, through trainings, discussions, and social connections, people had the opportunity to further grow individually and as a team, while enjoying Belgrade’s city center and rivers.
Created in 2023 with the purpose of building foundation people management skills across the organization, GROW initiative evolved this year by including a new, advanced program for experienced people managers to further consolidate their skills and prepare for future opportunities.
Building and fostering connections, sharing experiences, and enjoying team building experiences – all these activities have been part of the GROWpmp agenda for the 11 people managers coming from Commercial, Product and Development, Finance, and Sportsbook departments of the group’s 4 locations – Malta, Italy, Austria, Serbia.
GROWpmp included a variety of topics that people managers in SKS365 recognized as the key areas for management development. Topics such as influence through communication, team effectiveness, DEI, through to presentation skills and business topics like understanding finance and management reporting, were delivered with the support of external professionals and internal experts, while designed and organized by the SKS365 People & Culture team.
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Kindred’s Share of Revenue from High-risk Players Shows Slight Increase
Kindred Group plc’s (Kindred) share of revenue from high-risk players showed a slight increase to 3.2% (Q4 2023 3.1%) in the first quarter of 2024. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the high-risk revenue share decreased marginally. The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions came in at 87.1% (compared to 87.4% in Q4 2023 and 83.0% in Q1 2023). This sustained trajectory in the improvement effect after interventions, observed over an extended period, serves as a testament to the strong dedication and collective efforts throughout the company. It reflects Kindred’s ongoing commitment to fostering positive change within the industry.
“We continue to see our share of revenue from high-risk players fluctuate quarter to quarter, and we are working closely with all teams across the company to support customers towards a more sustainable gambling experience. However, it is encouraging to see that our Journey towards Zero data has steadily decreased since 2020. A similar trend can be seen across the healthier gambling behaviour effect after interventions. This tells us two things: our work is paying off, but we need to continue to push ourselves to propel a sustainable progression,” Alexander Westrell, Director of Communications at Kindred Group, said.
“It was very encouraging to witness the open and transparent discussions at the Sustainable Gambling Conference in London on 20 March, where those with lived experience shared their important stories. Also, it is evident that technology is moving forward, and will provide greater opportunities to detect and intervene in the future. We hope to see more regulators engage with the industry and with experts to secure a more sustainable industry for everyone,” Alexander Westrell added.
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PENN Entertainment Names Aaron LaBerge as Chief Technology Officer
PENN Entertainment announced that Aaron LaBerge has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective July 1, 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Mr. LaBerge will report directly to PENN CEO & President Jay Snowden.
In his new role, Mr. LaBerge will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and execution for PENN, while leading the multinational team of technologists and serving as the key business leader for the company’s Interactive division.
Mr. LaBerge spent more than 20 years at The Walt Disney Company, in two stints separated by five and a half years as a technology entrepreneur. He was most recently President & Chief Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN where he was responsible for driving all technology and product development in support of The Walt Disney Company’s two media divisions. In that role, he helped set the vision and strategic leadership for how Disney uses technology to enable storytelling and innovation, drive its business, and create unparalleled consumer experiences with entertainment and sports content.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Aaron’s caliber join our PENN executive team. Having overseen a global organization of thousands of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, and data scientists that created some of the largest scale and most successful media properties in the world, there is no better candidate to lead our Technology and Interactive division into its future. I know Aaron is looking forward to working with Todd George, our head of operations, and our entire Executive Team to continue growing our position as a leader in online gaming, sports betting, and digital sports media,” Mr. Snowden said.
“I’m excited to join another talented team at PENN Interactive and lead our technology strategy. PENN Entertainment is at the forefront of the fast-changing gaming and sports media industry. I plan to use my experience from Disney and ESPN to help make ESPN BET an essential piece of the sports fan experience. Together, we’ll push the limits and redefine how fans interact with sports and gaming,” Mr. LaBerge said.
Prior to his most recent role at the Walt Disney Company, Mr. LaBerge was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ESPN from 2015 to 2018. At ESPN he played an instrumental role in the growth of ESPN’s consumer-facing digital media products and services – leading many of ESPN’s most ambitious and challenging projects and helping establish ESPN’s position as the leader in digital sports and innovative sports technology development. He was a key architect in the design, development, and engineering of ESPN’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bristol, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC; and Austin, TX, as well as data centers and infrastructure that connect those facilities around the world, as well as the technology design and development to support the launch of the multi-platform SEC Network.
Between 2007 and 2012, LaBerge was co-founder and CEO of Fanzter, Inc. – a venture-funded consumer software and digital product development company. At Fanzter, he directed all day-to-day operations and led the development and launch of a variety of consumer-focused internet and mobile products, ground-breaking social and commerce technologies and more.
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