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9 Aspects to Look For in a Top iGaming Payment Provider

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There are hundreds of iGaming payment providers out there. Which one will meet your demands? Many businesses ask this question. Not many get the right answer.

With the global online gaming market expected to reach $127 billion by 2027, getting the right iGaming payment services is paramount. Simply put, the better provider you have, the more customers you can serve, the faster payments will be, and the higher your income you will have.

Yet, choosing the right provider can be challenging, especially with the unique needs of high-risk industries like iGaming. In this piece, we will go through a nine-point checklist. These steps ensure you enter a pool of top iGaming payment providers.

So, buckle up.

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1. Verify If an iGaming Software Provider is High-Risk Friendly

iGaming is a high-risk industry. That means higher fees and more scrutiny. Choose a provider specialising in high-risk sectors to avoid disruptions and reduce transaction rejections.

Keep note: Not all payment providers are willing to work with high-risk industries, leading to potential delays or increased fees.

The right iGaming payment provider must have these aspects to be truly high-risk friendly:

  1. Have no volume restrictions
  2. Understand the industry to the bone
  3. Provide a dedicated account manager with expert knowledge of the sector
  4. Support licenses in different jurisdictions

 

2. Check How Long It Takes for an iGaming Payment Provider to Open a Business Account

Now, you narrowed down the list of best payment providers for iGaming. The next important question to ask:

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 How long will it take to open a business account?

In most cases, when you need to open a business account, you can expect two challenges:

  1. Lengthy approval process.
  2. A lot of documents to provide.

 

Many banks does not understand industries like iGaming. That is why they ask tons of unrelated questions and require documents you don’t simply have. As a result, getting a business account can take weeks or months.

A good provider opens a business account for you in several weeks. A great iGaming software solutions provider opens a business account in about 48 hours.

https://account.paydo.com/en/auth/business/sign-up

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3. Make Sure an iGaming Payment Provider Has SWIFT In Their Arsenal

For international transactions, SWIFT is a must. This scheme allows for faster, more secure iGaming transactions. It reduces delays and ensures smooth processing of player deposits and withdrawals.

Without SWIFT, iGaming operators risk slower processing times and dissatisfied players. Yet, the rule of thumb dictates that the more payment schemes you have access to the better.

 

4. Does iGaming Payment Provider Offer Multiple Currencies?

This should be your next question. Even if an iGaming payment provider is high-risk friendly, opens a business account fast, and is connected to SWIFT, this does not mean you get many currencies to work with. You still need to pay contractors in their local currency.

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Also, setting up a multicurrency account can come at a significant cost. Banks and EMIs impose additional charges for each extra currency you might need.

 

5. Check If an iGaming Payment Provider Offers Merchant Services

If you have a website accepting payments, you need a good checkout.

What constitutes a “good” checkout?

In most cases, the number of chargebacks, holds, rolling reserves, as well as payment methods available. Besides, you want a checkout that can be easily integrated.

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6. What About Mass Payouts?

Every iGaming operator knows how hard it can be to send multiple payments to several customers. When you don’t have mass payments with your iGaming provider, every payment must be made one by one. Without saying, it will take a lot of your time and nerve.

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7. Confirm Whether an iGaming Payment Provider Have Virtual and Physical Cards

Virtual and physical cards allow flexibility for both business payments and player withdrawals. They can be used for payouts, ad spending, or corporate expenses. Besides, having a personalised plastic card speaks volumes about your brand.

 

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8. Compliance With Global and Local Regulations

After going through the arsenal of services of a chosen best iGaming payment provider, the next logical step is to look at compliance. You must be sure a selected provider has the legal right to provide certain services and operate in partnership destinations.

To illustrate, as an iGaming payment provider, one should have at least these:

  1. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  2. Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).

 

As an add-on, a good iGaming payment provider should have an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (UAB) license. This one allows the platform to issue electronic money and offer related financial services within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

 

9. Double-Check the Security Measures an iGaming Payment Provider Implements

For top iGaming payment providers these security measures are non-negotiable:

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  • Built-in anti-fraud.
  • PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance.
  • 3D-Secure (3DS) technology.
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) protocols.
  • Automated KYC.

 

PayDo—All Payment Solutions in One Place

While all roads lead to Rome, all aforementioned aspects lead to platforms like PayDo.

PayDo is a payment ecosystem. It made sure all the aspects we talked about were covered. Namely, the platform is:

 

1. High-risk friendly:

    1. No volume restrictions.
    2. No hidden fees
    3. No minimal commitments
    4. No minimal balances
    5. No nonsense requirements
    6. All iGaming licenses (Curacao included).
    7. In-depth understanding of high-risk industries.
    8. Curacao and other licenses supported
    9. A dedicated account manager with extensive experience in iGaming
    10. Momentary payouts
    11. Scheduled payments
    12. 140+ destinations

 

2. Business account opening:

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    1. Takes about 48 hours.
    2. Completely remote.
    3. Requires a standard package of documents.
    4. Onboarding is as quick as verification.

 

3. Nine payment schemes: 

    1. SEPA
    2. SEPA instant
    3. Fedwire
    4. Target 2
    5. FasterPayments
    6. Chaps
    7. BACS
    8. Kronos2

 

4. Multicurrency:

    1. Dedicated IBAN with 35+ currencies and 150 countries.
    2. Personal account with 12+ currencies.
    3. No extra charges for currencies.

 

5. Checkout:

    1. Zero chargebacks
    2. No holds or rolling reserve
    3. Easy API integration
    4. 350+ payment methods
    5. Localization
    6. Instant settlements
    7. Conversion rate > 98%
    8. Unlimited websites

 

6. Mass Payouts:

    1. Automatic payouts without any manual inputs.
    2. Customers receive their funds without fees.

 

7. Virtual and Physical Cards:

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    1. Offer employees personalized cards.
    2. Improve corporate expense management.
    3. No limit on issuance.

 

8. Compliance and Security:

1.Licensed by:

      1. FCA.
      2. FINTRAC
      3. UAB.

 

2.Security measures:

      1. Built-in anti-fraud.
      2. PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance.
      3. 3D-Secure (3DS) technology.
      4. Anti-money laundering (AML) protocols.
      5. Automated KYC.
      6. Encryption.
      7. Safeguarding.

 

 

Besides, recently PayDo was nominated for the Payment Innovation of the Year award at a

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reputable iGaming-focused SBC 2024 convention.

 

Finally, PayDo have become a SWIFT Direct Participant. Now the platform can send and receive messages directly through the SWIFT network without intermediary banks.

For PayDo clients, it means faster transaction speed and fewer delays.

 

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Conclusion

When choosing a payment provider for iGaming, check these aspects:

  1. High-risk friendly;
  2. Business account opening;
  3. SWIFT availability;
  4. Multiple currencies;
  5. Merchant services;
  6. Mass payouts;
  7. Virtual and physical cards;
  8. Compliance;
  9. Security measures.

 

The list is that long because top iGaming payment providers like PayDo work hard to develop a solution that will stand out in a competitive market. With PayDo, you get the services of 8-9 payment providers in one place and under one contract.

Don’t hesitate to open an account right now. We are ready when you are!

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Totogaming Joins Cernica Pantelimon RunFest: Not Just Present, But Fully Participating

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“We weren’t just present — we were participants of Runfest. And that’s one of the most important aspects,” said Artak Ashkhatoyan, Deputy CEO of Totogaming.

On July 6, Totogaming joined the Cernica Pantelimon Runfest in Romania, once again emphasizing the importance of promoting amateur sports and a healthy lifestyle.

“Supporting such initiatives is a priority for TotoGaming. First, 50% of the proceeds from RunFest will be donated to the CLOVES Romania Foundation, supporting children affected by CLOVES Syndrome. And second, we’ve always believed in showing our passion for sports through actions, not just words. Have you noticed how we’re constantly rushing through life, yet when we look back, it often feels like we haven’t moved at all? It’s important for us to lead by example and show the importance of participation. This is exactly the message we’re promoting through our team’s active involvement in the marathon. After all, there can never be too much sport in our lives,” said TotoGaming’s Deputy CEO, Artak Ashkhatoyan.

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A Simple Concept, a Powerful Impact

The concept of this sports event is straightforward: choose a distance between 1 to 21 kilometers and run. The goal? Make sport an integral part of everyday life. The crowd certainly embraced that, gathering as early as 8:30 a.m. — on a Sunday morning.

Totogaming contributed in two distinct capacities: as an official sponsor and as an active participant. A dedicated team of 13 employees represented the company at the Cernica Pantelimon RunFest, with 7 of them proudly taking part as runners.

More Than Just a Run

It wasn’t an easy challenge — especially because among Totogaming’s runners were people for whom running isn’t a daily habit, or even part of their life at all. Yet they couldn’t miss the opportunity, not least from the perspective of corporate responsibility.

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“We just finished the 7.5-kilometer race!” shared Petrut-Adrian Toea from the Totogaming team.

“It was amazing, honestly. Around the 2-kilometer mark, I had this little battle with myself — I told myself I had to finish the race, no matter what. And I did it! I came in around 60th place out of over 100 runners, which for me is a really good result.”

“I see my participation as a small contribution toward promoting a healthy lifestyle. In my close circle, everyone knows I’m not exactly the sporty type. I’m not athletic, and I usually prefer having fun in other ways. But showing up here, early in the morning, in this intense heat, and completing almost 8 kilometers with just one short break — I think it set a good example.”

“I hope seeing someone like me finish this challenge motivates my friends to try something similar for their own health. I believe that’s a meaningful contribution”, – added Petrut-Andrea.

Totogaming also made it possible for every attendee to bring sport into their lives — quite literally. At the Totogaming tent, participants could ride stationary bikes and receive prizes based on the number of points they earned through their efforts.

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Whether they were running, cycling, or simply cheering for friends, the goal for everyone was the same: to reach the destination of champions — by bringing sport into everyday life.

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BMM TESTLABS PROMOTES SACHA MCLAUGHLIN TO VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

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BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced the promotion of Sacha McLaughlin to Vice President of Global Quality Assurance.

BMM’s President of Land-Based Gaming & Inspections, Kirk White, said, “Sacha has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-first attitude. Her experience and passion will be critical as we continue to grow our QA services to meet the always-evolving needs of the global gaming industry.”

With over 18 years of experience in software implementation and seven years in the gaming industry, McLaughlin brings extensive knowledge of both agile and waterfall development methodologies, test planning, project management, and cross-regional team leadership. She is recognized for her ability to build and scale QA organizations that deliver quality, speed, and value to customers.

McLaughlin joined BMM in 2018 and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the Company, most recently serving as Senior Director of Quality Assurance. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in expanding BMM’s QA capabilities and helping customers launch products into the global gaming market more quickly, with a focus on regulatory compliance, functionality, fairness, and security.

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Liftoff’s 2025 Mobile Ad Creative Index Reveals UGC Is a Key Differentiator for Top Apps

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Major findings from the newly launched report include playable ads having the potential to deliver impression-to-install rates 16 times that of non-playable formats for emerging gaming apps and a 20% increase in spending on interactive ads year over year.

Liftoff, a leading AI-enabled growth platform for the mobile app economy, has published its seventh annual Mobile Ad Creative Index. The report explores top creative trends that are attracting and scaling in ad spend across consumer apps and games. It also highlights the expanding role of AI in creative production, testing, and optimization.

This year’s Mobile Ad Creative Index specifically analyzes creative concepts that have excelled in scale for Liftoff’s highest-spending advertisers over the past 12 to 48 months. It is based on findings from over 4.7 trillion impressions, 263 billion clicks, and 1.1 billion installs between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2025.

 

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Highlights from the report include:

Top consumer apps are investing in interactive ads to compete for engagement

In 2024, the share of spend on interactive ads for top apps increased by 20% year over year. The share of spend increased by 2% for spenders outside the top tier. Top-spending apps differentiate their campaigns by adding innovations to evergreen concepts such as social scrollers, carousels, and scratch-offs.

Playable ads deliver returns across ad budgets for mobile game advertisers

In 2024, the share of spend on playable ads for top games averaged 35% higher than other games. Across all ad budgets, however, playable ads delivered higher conversion rates. Impression-to-install rates were 8 times that of non-playable formats for top spenders and 16 times that of non-playable formats for other game advertisers.

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Tailoring “metaplay” elements to motivations can improve performance

“Metaplay” elements—gameplay that diverges from an app’s core design to appeal to a broader audience—are widespread, but top games gain an edge by tailoring their metaplay ads to the publisher audience. The report found that aligning “metaplay” creative with publisher audiences resulted in a 93% increase in installs-per-mille.

UGC is becoming a key differentiator in driving scale for consumer apps

The share of spend on user-generated content (UGC) increased 11% for top-spending apps, with social and utility apps seeing the most significant jump of nearly 30% between 2023 and 2024.

Widespread adoption of Gen AI leads to more customized ad experiences

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Creative teams increasingly leverage AI to enhance top-performing assets with 3D and motion and to create and test variations. Top advertisers also use AI to recombine their assets in customized ad experiences that break away from standard video to playable formats.

Yann Zeller, Chief of Staff, Creative at Liftoff, said: “Today’s creative landscape is shaped by a single, powerful truth: attention is the commodity, and brands, games, and influencers are all vying for it. Great mobile ad experiences can earn attention by aligning context with behavior. As ad formats become richer and AI expands our ability to personalize and adapt creatives at scale, we’re able to unlock new insights into user behavior and motivation. We see users spend meaningful stretches with the right content, sometimes 60 to 90 seconds when the ad feels personal or prompts meaningful participation. This isn’t just a better way to advertise—it’s a better way to tell stories and the most exciting brief we’ve had in years.”

Soren Steelquist, Director of Creative Production, said: “The proof is in the data—more and more consumer apps are incorporating UGC into every stage of their marketing, and programmatic is no different. UGC works because it’s authentic and relatable, and users are more likely to be influenced by ad when it’s coming from a trustworthy source. To see higher impact from UGC creatives, work with a partner that can match the right creator with your brand and develop winning concepts that resonate with audiences.”

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