Simon Dorsen, Okto’s CCO, and Sascha Blodau, GM at Merkur UK, put pen to paper on an agreement at the recent ACOS exhibition in London which will see the Okto.Wallet available in 200 venues throughout the country.
“This is another major agreement and one that we are incredibly pleased to confirm with Merkur, one of the most respected and recognised names in world gaming,” said Dorsen.
“We started our relationship with Merkur UK less than six months ago in May 2021 when we signed an agreement with Regal Gaming and Leisure. Adding to the relationship in this way means that we are now active in the pub, AGC and bingo sectors which I believe reflects the appeal of the app with players.”
Okto’s cashless payments solution will initially arrive at the 2,200-seat capacity Merkur Bingo Hall in Cricklewood, North London and the Merkur Slots high street gaming centre in Shepherds Bush, West London.
The ‘GeWeTe’ hub, which provides cash handling tech and services for the group, will support integration with existing in-venue infrastructure.
Blodau was also enthusiastic about this new deal, commenting: “Our goal as a group is to strive to be the very best in everything that we do. As well as the obvious criterion such as the best venues, people, and machines, it also means providing our customers with the best experience and the best choice of options to play and to pay.
“Everything is led by our players — delivering choice will always be at the very top of the agenda and that includes a recognition that new demographics are seeking a smooth, seamless digitalised customer journey.”
