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Monzo and TrueLayer team up to protect vulnerable customers

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We’re running a joint pilot to create an open banking powered gambling block  

Monzo was the first bank to introduce a Gambling Block in 2018, following demand from customers who wanted help controlling their gambling addictions. Over 275,000 Monzo customers have chosen to activate the Monzo Gambling Block and less than 10% have ever switched it off permanently.

The Gambling Block is a completely optional tool that blocks card payments to gambling firms. Customers can apply to their Monzo account themselves in the app or by speaking to a member of Monzo’s customer services team.

However, with more and more gambling providers switching to convenient, open banking powered payments, Monzo and TrueLayer have teamed up to offer the same protections for customers using these new payment methods to gamble. This pilot means that Monzo customers will be able to benefit from an extended gambling block that prevents card transactions and open banking powered payments to operators supported by TrueLayer.

We believe that banks like Monzo and open banking providers like TrueLayer have an important role to play in offering customers greater control over how they spend their money.

How it works

Right now, Monzo customers can request to block transactions made to gambling providers, from their account. To remove the block, a customer who has opted out will need to speak to Monzo’s customer support team and wait 48 hours to switch off the feature.

Most of the gambling blocks currently on the market today work by blocking card payments to specific  ‘merchant category codes’, assigned by card schemes (like Mastercard or Visa). These codes let the bank know what type of business their customer is trying to pay, before they send their money. However, these merchant category codes are only available for card payments – not open banking powered payments. As more and more consumers switch to these new, convenient methods, we need to act to make sure they could access the same protections.

Now, TrueLayer will automatically let Monzo know, via an enhanced API call, any time their customer attempts an open banking payment to a gambling firm specifically. This additional data access enables Monzo to prevent the payment on the customers’ behalf if they have their gambling block activated.

This is a relatively straightforward change that Monzo and TrueLayer engineers were able to build in a few days. However it could make a huge difference for those struggling with gambling addiction.

What it means for the future of the industry

Every consumer should have access to a gambling block, regardless of who they bank with – or how they pay.

This is relatively simple for banks and open banking providers to put in place, but can have a big impact on someone’s well being. Other banks and open banking providers should follow our lead, to allow gambling blocks to cover non-card payments.

Providing customers with self exclusion tools for gambling is only the beginning, and there’s so much more that can be done.

Open banking providers offer a unique opportunity to help gambling operators seamlessly support those experiencing gambling harms – and empower consumers to stay in control of their finances. Initiatives like affordability checks to flag at-risk players earlier, spending limits to help ensure players do not overextend themselves, and friction free identity checks can all be improved using open banking.

By enabling the right types of protections for all players, gambling can remain a purely social activity, rather than one with life-altering negative effects.

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Red Bull Gaming premieres ‘Memories of CS:GO’ documentary highlighting the game’s early years

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As the CS2 PGL Major in Copenhagen is set to kick off, Red Bull Media House will unveil a captivating feature-length documentary, “Memories of CS:GO – The Early Years,” an ode to one of the most influential games ever made.

This film takes viewers on an immersive journey through the origins and evolution of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), featuring personal accounts and defining moments from several of the most legendary figures of the game.

The 90-minute documentary, narrated by Counter-Strike commentator Henry “HenryG” Greer, chronicles the remarkable trajectory of CS:GO, from its grassroots beginnings to becoming a global esports phenomenon.

Produced by Red Bull Media House, the film captures the essence of the game through the eyes of its most well known players, including Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer Gustafsson, Patrik “f0rest” Lindberg, Richard “shox” Papillon, Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, and Jarosław “pashaBiceps” Jarząbkowski, among others.

The documentary’s release is timed to precede the playoff stage of the PGL Major Copenhagen, scheduled for March 26, 2024. It will premiere on Red Bull Gaming’s YouTube channel at 21:00 CEST, offering viewers worldwide an insider’s perspective on the beloved game.

Event Details:

  • What: Premiere of “Memories of CS:GO – The Early Years”
  • When: March 26th, 2024, at 21:00 CEST
  • Where to watch: Red Bull Gaming’s Youtube Channel
  • The “CS:GO Memories” documentary can be viewed shareit.redbull.com

 

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Ten Square Games ready for a new development opportunities in 2024

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2023 ESPI package

The following documents in pdf format are equivalents of the official Consolidated Financial Statement which were reported in ESPI (download in the zip file above)

2023 Consolidated Financial Statement

2023  Management Board Report on Activities

Independent Auditor’s Report on the Audit of Annual Consolidated Financial Statements

Link to the stream

Link to the chat with individual investors

Presentation

Factsheet

Financial data

Transcription of the conference and Q&A session

For complete press release visit tensquaregames.com

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Alexandra Botez Unveiled As GGPoker’s Newest Brand Ambassador

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Celebrated chess player and content creator turns her talents to the world’s favorite card game

 GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, proudly announces the addition of Alexandra Botez to its prestigious GGTeam. Known globally as a top-tier chess player and revered streaming personality, Botez brings her exceptional strategic insight and charismatic presence to the world of poker.

As a member of GGTeam, Botez will represent GGPoker both on and off the virtual felt, showcasing her talent and passion for the game to audiences worldwide. With her unique blend of analytical prowess, quick thinking, and engaging personality, she is set to make a significant impact in the poker community.

Botez was born in Dallas, TX, and raised in Vancouver, Canada, and her journey to poker parallels her rise in the world of chess. From a young age, she exhibited exceptional talent and dedication, earning the title of Woman FIDE Master and becoming a prominent figure in the chess scene. Her strategic mindset, honed through years of intense competition, seamlessly translates to the poker table, where she employs similar tactics to outmaneuver opponents and secure victories.

Botez streams chess and other content alongside her sister Andrea on their Twitch channel, which boasts over 1.3M followers, and she will now share her ongoing poker experiences with her fans.

“I’m so happy to be on Team GG!” said Alexandra Botez. “They share my vision for growing the game, and I’m excited to embark on this journey together.”

Daniel Negreanu, leader of GGTeam and a fellow Canadian, expressed his excitement about Botez’s addition, stating, “I’m really happy to have Alexandra Botez on the team; she is a top-notch chess content creator who’s documenting her journey into poker, and it’s a lot of fun living vicariously through it! I’m sure her progress will be very relatable to many poker players and lovers of all games. We are thrilled to welcome her to GGPoker and look forward to achieving great success together.”

As Botez makes her debut as a member of GGTeam, fans can expect thrilling gameplay, insightful analysis, and entertaining content across GGPoker’s platforms.

New GGPoker players can claim the poker room’s Welcome Bonus, earn even more rewards with the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion and automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, with regular cash prizes on offer.

Visit GGPoker on social media for updates and exclusive events featuring Alexandra Botez as she takes the poker world by storm.

Follow Alex on Twitch.

To learn more about the GGTeam, please visit: ggpoker.com

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