Gambling

Benefits

For the online gambling house:

> Builds up customer loyalty for online gambling houses

> Increases the number of casual players

> Ensures a very high degree of security and prevents phishing: clients no longer use passwords or logins, thus harboring them from theft

> Simplifies the need to control the identity and the age of participants whilst providing automatic identification of banned gamers

For the client:

> Speeds up payouts:

> Simpler connection: Puts an end to the headache caused by having to remember the site login or password – customers already have to retain logins for their bank, Facebook etc…

> More secure connection: guarantees that sensitive information such as bank account details cannot be accessed on the player’s computer from intruding spyware.

Ethertrust Solution

EtherTrust designs strong authentication. This unique technology is based on smart cards and is compatible with all existing operating systems such as Microsoft, Apple or Linux. The user plugs in a USB dongle (USB key + chip card) to an online gaming house. The user no longer needs a login or password. The chip card acts as a tamper proof digital safe. The card houses the owner’s personal information, i.e. bank details for transfer of funds, or even a system of virtual money.

Challenges

The Context

Online gambling is a highly lucrative market and there are numerous potential providers waiting for the French authorities to license online gaming given the high financial stakes.

The Issue

The potential providers are faced with two challenges: (1) to increase the number of players whilst maintaining the loyalty of existing clients, (2) to comply with the regulations which provide strict rules on minimum age and the identity of the players, along with barring access to gambling addicts.