On January 19, Global Payments Gaming Solutions announced that it has made a deal with Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to implement a new payment platform. The integration of new payment technologies will significantly improve consumers’ payment experience on Saracen’s sports betting app, BetSaracen, the company stated.
The solution will enhance the user experience for Global Payments’ e-check network, VIP Preferred, according to a news release. With the solution, BetSaracen patrons can use online banking credentials to make enrollment quicker and simpler. This product also includes up-to-date technology that keeps patron information secure.
Founded in 2019, Saracen Casino Resort provides an 80,000 square-foot gaming area including 1,800 slot machines, 40 table games and Arkansas’ only poker room.
Earlier this year the state of Arkansas approved legal sports betting through mobile channels, and Saracen Casino Resort was ready to provide its patrons with advanced mobile solutions. Now it will be the first mobile sports betting solution in Arkansas to integrate Global Payments Gaming Solution’s technology.
“By leveraging innovative technology from Global Payments into our sports betting app, BetSaracen is providing our customers with the latest technology to keep personal information safe,” said Carlton Saffa, CMO at Saracen Casino Resort. “Early in our mobile gaming development Global Payments provided us with a wide variety of gaming and payment options. We are confident that our partnership with Global Payments’ VIP Preferred will continue to create a seamless payment process that to further our connection with our patrons.”
“Global Payments Gaming Solutions is always eager to create a positive and safe environment for mobile sports betting,” said Christopher Justice, president of Global Payments Gaming Solutions. “With the capabilities of the industry-standard e-check network VIP Preferred, BetSaracen will continue to be the innovative and cutting-edge app for mobile sports betting in Arkansas.”
