ESI Entertainment Systems ("ESI") (TSX:ESY) today announced that Citadel Commerce, a wholly owned subsidiary, has contracted to provide its Instant Internet Banking service to AbsolutePoker.com.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Tokwiro-owned online poker room Absolute Poker has commenced using Citadel's white label payment service under the name 'Fast Bank Transfer' to provide low cost instant online bank transfers to its players in more than 40 countries, excluding the USA.
Michael Meeks, President of ESI and Citadel said, "We are delighted to be working with Absolute Poker, a well-established name in online gaming and one of the top ten online poker rooms in the business. Our Internet banking solution provides their players with an alternative to credit and debit cards, and is a cost effective international payment solution which no other payment processor or bank can offer."
Paul Leggett, Chief Operating Officer for Tokwiro, added, "Ultimately, our aim is to improve the player experience at Absolute Poker, and the immediacy of Fast Bank Transfer will impress our players with how quick, easy and secure payments can be made."
Fast Bank Transfer allows players to pay instantly for purchased items through their internet bank account and reconciles a large network of international bank accounts and currencies.