Online payment processing supplier Optimal Payments announced it has renewed its current agreement with Loto-Québec to continue providing payment services for Espacejeux.com, the online gaming site for Québec residents. In a separate press release, Optimal announced a new agreement with Atlantic City’s Borgata.
Optimal Payments was chosen as the exclusive online payments provider for Québec after a competitive RFP process. Customers on Espacejeux.com can use credit cards, Interac Online and online bill payment to fund their accounts and bank transfers (EFT) to receive payouts. Optimal Payments also implemented Québec residency validation and age verification as part of the customer registration process.
“We are pleased to continue our exclusive relationship with Loto-Québec and to be an integral part of the growth and success of Espacejeux.com,” said Neil Erlick, executive vice president business development, Optimal Payments. “Our experience and expertise in regulated gaming provides Loto-Québec with the security of knowing they have a trusted partner that can meet their regulatory requirements and understands the fast-evolving online gaming market.”
“Optimal Payments has been a valuable partner in helping us achieve our vision for Espacejeux.com,” said Luc Morin, director of new product development for Casinos du Québec.
In other Optimal Payments news, the company announced it has entered into a partnership with the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City to provide its new “Neteller” service to customers of BorgataCasino.com, BorgataPoker.com and nj.partypoker.com.
“We are pleased that Borgata is offering our new Neteller and Net+ Card stored value offering to its customers,” said Erlick. “Our innovative new payment service provides these market-leading brands with our new advanced secure payment option that will support their growth in New Jersey.”
Online customers benefit from instant access to their funds through their Neteller and Net+ Card account, which can be used worldwide, both online and at point-of-sale.
“The partnership with Optimal is strategically important,” said Hugh Turner, vice-president of finance for the Borgata. “With Optimal Payments’ Neteller service, we can increase conversions while delivering an enhanced customer experience, securely and confidently.”
