Tag Archives: ID Verification

TMT Analysis: Verifying identities is easier than you think – William Hill learnt the hard way

SBC News TMT Analysis: Verifying identities is easier than you think – William Hill learnt the hard way

Fergal Parkinson, Director of TMT Analysis, asks whether gambling companies should be doing more to verify players’ identities, drawing upon the recent example of William Hill. British gambling giant William Hill has recently been hit with a record-breaking £19.2m penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. It could have been even worse – the regulator reportedly considered suspending the organisation’s licence.  …

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1account: Driving revenues through effective KYC solutions

1account: Driving revenues through effective KYC solutions

Utilising effective KYC and player ID systems can help betting and gaming operators to increase the number of verified players, and ultimately drive revenues. That’s according to 1account, a company shortlisted in the Fraud and Compliance Solution of the Year category for the SBC Awards 2020 (Wednesday 9 December), having been recognised for its KYC and age verification solution. The …

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Jade Daniels: Degree 53 – UX the bridge between the industry & design standards

SBC News Jade Daniels: Degree 53 - UX the bridge between the industry & design standards

Jade Daniels Design Director at industry innovation, design and development studio Degree 53, details that as betting operators face higher regulatory and responsibility demands, incumbents have to be smarter than ever on UX guiding principals and strategies… ____________ The gambling industry is undergoing significant changes to improve the standards for responsible gambling. Besides advice and various initiatives, there are lots …

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Playtech selects GBG as ID network verification partner

SBC News Playtech selects GBG as ID network verification partner

Security and ID provisions software provider GBG has confirmed that it has secured global ID verification partnership with igaming technology supplier Playtech. GBG will service Playtech’s licensee network with customer ID verification and security technology through its IMS platform. The provisions will be offered throughout Playtech’s diverse product range, including its recently incorporated financial trading services division. The ID software …

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