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SBC Summit Malta: Payments Innovation Track to Tackle Fraud, Crypto, Open Banking & More
As the global betting and iGaming industry descends on Malta this June, payments will take centre stage as part of SBC Summit Malta’s dedicated Payments Innovation track.
The track, which takes place on Thursday, 12 June at the InterContinental Hotel, will unite payments executives, fintech specialists, and compliance leaders to explore the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in payment technology.
With sessions on Open Banking, crypto investment, and the future of fraud prevention and KYC, this track equips professionals to navigate regulatory changes, adapt to disruptive technologies, and meet rising player expectations.
Discussing the inclusion of the Payments Innovation track at SBC Summit Malta, SBC CEO and founder, Rasmus Sojmark, said: “Payments are no longer just a backend function. They’re a key strategic pillar for driving engagement, trust, and scalable growth across the industry.
“That’s why we’ve introduced the Payments Innovation track: to give operators, suppliers, and payments professionals a focused space to deep-dive into critical trends in this space. Our goal is to turn these innovations into actionable advantage.”
Open Banking has the potential to reshape how the gambling industry handles payments, enabling faster deposits and withdrawals, real-time KYC checks, and a lower risk of fraud. Open Banking in Europe: The Disruptor Transforming Payments and Affordability will explore whether the technology can truly deliver on its promise. Featuring Theresia Mallia (Head of Payment Product, Kindred), Christian Reinheimer (Director Payments Product & Technology, LeoVegas), and Sean Spiteri (Head of Payment Solutions, PressEnter), and moderated by Rachael Kennedy (Editor, Payment Expert), the session will examine how Open Banking could enhance affordability checks, streamline transactions, and improve player experiences, while also tackling the regulatory and operational challenges facing operators.
As crypto adoption accelerates across gaming and payments, this session cuts through the hype to deliver grounded, actionable advice. The Crypto Myth-Busting and Trends: How to Invest Wisely and Avoid Common Pitfalls workshop will explore how operators, affiliates, and suppliers can approach digital assets with clarity and caution.Through practical exercises and expert insights led by Joseph Borg (Partner, WH Partners), Wesley Ellul (CCO, Quizando), Mark Grech (Founder & CEO, Pyaza), and Sabine Roiss (CEO & Founder, Crypto-Play), attendees will tackle risk mitigation, navigate market volatility, and develop compliant crypto strategies that enhance player trust within evolving payment ecosystems.
The panel Redefining Fraud Prevention addresses the evolving landscape of AML and fraud prevention. Featuring Piotr Lisak (AML Governance Officer & MLRO, Kindred), Sergio Muscat (Founder, Oxygia Consulting), Greg Papanastasiou (CCO, Play North), the session will explore how operators are leveraging AI, streamlined workflows, and cross-industry collaboration to combat fraud, maintain compliance, and stay ahead of increasingly complex threats.
Also featured as part of the track will be the session Beyond Detection: The Convergence of Fraud & AML in iGaming Risk Management, a fireside chat featuring Tim De Borle (COO, Casumo) and Tamas Kadar (CEO, SEON) as they examine how operators can align fraud and AML strategies to strengthen risk management and streamline compliance.
Beyond the Payments Innovation track, SBC Summit Malta will offer attendees deeper insights into key European and global markets through focused tracks, including Casino Evolution, Europe: Regulation & Compliance, Affiliate Insights, Next-Gen Sports Betting, and the Marketing Playbook. Expert-led workshops across both days will also deliver opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Secure your spot at SBC Summit Malta with our discounted ‘Group Pass‘. For groups of three or more, you can gain access to three days of networking, exhibition, and conference content for the price of €400 (a discount of €200 off a Full Event Pass).
Additionally, you can purchase our ‘Expo+ Pass‘ for €150. This pass grants you access to the conference and exhibition only.
Operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary passes, granting them full access to the event.
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REEVO Welcomes MEGAFAIR to its Growing Aggregation Network

REEVO, the leading B2B games aggregator known for its innovation in the iGaming ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with MEGAFAIR, an emerging pioneer in next-gen gaming experiences. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in REEVO’s mission to deliver high-quality content to operators and players worldwide.
MEGAFAIR has carved a distinct identity in the industry by blending traditional game mechanics with engaging and visually captivating experiences. Now, through REEVO’s best-in-class aggregation platform, MEGAFAIR’s portfolio of high-quality, competitive games will be available to a global audience, instantly accessible via a single API integration.
This partnership expands MEGAFAIR’s content distribution while offering REEVO partners access to a differentiated product category that’s capturing the attention of a new generation of iGamers.
Yan Shif, Co-founder and CEO of MEGAFAIR, said: “It’s not just hype, it’s a truly new level for our team. Partnering with REEVO is a game-changer for MEGAFAIR. Their unparalleled aggregation capabilities and commitment to operator success perfectly align with our vision. This alliance will not only enhance the delivery of our top-tier games, but also enable us to leverage REEVO’s advanced promotional tools to boost player engagement, satisfaction, and retention.”
His statement highlights the strong synergy between both companies and the shared benefits operators can expect from this collaboration.
Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with MEGAFAIR adds a bold and refreshing edge to the REEVO content universe. Their fusion of innovation, entertainment, and quality is exactly what today’s iGaming landscape demands. We’re excited to integrate their titles into our platform and look forward to introducing this dynamic new offering to our operator network. This is just the beginning, our partners should stay tuned for what’s next.”
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BFU and Elitbet Extend Their Partnership Until 2028

The Bulgarian Football Union and the company ELITBET, which has been the official sponsor of the Third League since last summer, have reached an agreement to extend their partnership. The new contract is until 2028, the official website of the BFU announced. Thus, the third echelon will continue to bear the name ELITBET Third League, and both parties expressed their satisfaction with the continued cooperation between them.
“We are happy to support amateur football in Bulgaria and will continue to do so in the future. In this one year since the beginning of our partnership with the Bulgarian Football Union, we have managed to promote the league by creating quality digital content. We have plans to make this product even more attractive,” said Dani Nikolova, Marketing Director of ELITBET.
“The Third League is one of the main elements of the football ecosystem in our country and is of key importance for the development of the game in the different regions of the country. We are glad that in the person of ELITBET we have a solid partner who invests in amateur football,” said the president of the Amateur Football League and member of the Executive Committee of the Bulgarian Football Union Rumyan Valkov.
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Compliance Updates
KSA Imposes Penalty Payment Order on Influencer Leftlanepapi

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a first penalty payment order on YouTube influencer LeftlanePapi for promoting illegal gambling.
The YouTube channel LeftlanePapi showed videos with live streams of online gambling from illegal providers. The illegal providers were also actively advertised, by encouraging viewers to also play there. The KSA issued a warning to the influencer. Because the content in question was not removed after the warning and new streams were made, the KSA imposed a penalty. Existing content must be removed and no new advertising may be made. If this does happen, the influencer will receive a penalty of €25,000 per violation, with a maximum of €75,000.
With its new approach, the KSA opts for a two-track policy. After establishing a violation, influencers receive a message that they must stop their activities within 48 hours and that illegal content must be removed. If the influencer does not do so, the KSA approaches the social media platform so that the harmful content is removed in any case. The influencer is given a penalty under penalty of a fine, as was also the case with Leftlanepapi. The KSA has now warned several influencers.
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