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Why Checking The Age Verification Box Online Isn’t Enough
April 25, 2019

For a lot of businesses, “advanced age verification” isn’t really all that advanced. Instead, the industry standard is a pop-up window that says something to the effect of, “You must be 18/21 to enter this site. Check Yes if you are 18.” Get the Full Story...

Deep Dive: How Online Gaming Platforms Can Fight Fraudsters, Customer Defection
April 24, 2019

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Deep Dive: Identity Verification In Online Gaming And Gambling
April 24, 2019

Online games are growing in popularity, and regulators are starting to worry as more players are using real-world currency for in-game purchases. To fend off bad actors attempting to capitalize on this growth, gaming and gambling websites need to protect against fraud and money laundering...

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Winning The Arms Race Against Fraudsters — With Selfies
April 24, 2019

It may seem like ancient history now — about four years ago, the idea that consumers, merchants, financial institutions (FIs) and payment service providers would rely on the selfie (that much maligned form of self-expression in the smartphone age) for digital security seemed silly. Attention-starved celebrities...

How DraftKings Keeps Onboarding Security Swift And Out Of Sight
April 23, 2019

The $7.2 billion fantasy sports market has fraudsters doing more than fantasizing about big payouts. Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKing’s VP of compliance and risk, says online betting platforms must keep onboarding frictionless for legit players, while making it harder for bad actors to play. In this...

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Biometrics Are The Seattle Seahawks’ MVP
April 22, 2019

Waiting in long lines to enter sports stadiums, then again to order at concession stands, is about as synonymous to the football experience as pigskin itself. However, some stadiums, including the Seattle Seahawks’ CenturyLink Field, are starting to use biometrics to authenticate tickets, confirm visitors’...

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DraftKings Throws Fraudsters Curveballs: Here’s How
April 22, 2019

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Seattle Seahawks Chalk Up An Authentication Win With Biometrics
April 19, 2019

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Stripe APIs Simplify SCA For Merchants, Issuers
April 17, 2019

Stripe has announced the launch of new products and updates that will help merchants implement the best Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)-ready authentication methods ahead of the September SCA deadline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...