WATERFORD, Ireland, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a division of the OneTwenty Group, today issued a new analysis following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) finalized rule to supervise large non-bank digital wallet and payment app providers. The rule, which will apply to companies processing over 50 million transactions annually, brings major implications for how online casino payments are managed and regulated.

“The CFPB is sending a clear message: digital wallet providers must meet the same consumer protection standards as banks,” said an MDC spokesperson. “For regulated casinos that depend on these payment channels, that means stricter compliance requirements, more oversight, and a renewed emphasis on security.”

According to the CFPB, the newly covered entities collectively process over 13 billion consumer payments each year. The agency aims to reduce fraud, strengthen privacy protections, and ensure error resolution rights for consumers using digital payment apps and wallets. This includes many of the tools players use to fund or withdraw from regulated casino platforms.

“The overlap between digital wallets and gaming is no longer marginal,” the spokesperson added. “The largest apps are central to how players transact, especially at low-deposit casinos. This rule makes it essential for operators to vet payment partners not just for speed, but for their ability to meet bank-grade regulatory standards.”

The commentary also highlights a broader industry shift toward Account-to-Account (A2A) payments powered by open banking infrastructure. A2A transactions, which enable direct transfers between a player’s bank and casino account, are projected to grow significantly worldwide over the next two years.

“This is more than a policy shift—it’s a signal to future-proof payment strategies,” MDC stated. “Operators who prioritize secure, auditable payment flows now will be better positioned to compete as the compliance bar rises.”

MDC encourages licensed operators and wallet providers to closely evaluate the CFPB’s final rule and its potential effects on payment integration, data security, and player trust.

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WATERFORD, Ireland, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC) has issued a new commentary exploring how recent U.S. tariff policy shifts could quietly lead to increased fees for players at online casinos.

While the Trump administration recently reduced tariffs on select European imports such as electric vehicles, the broader trade environment remains uncertain. The launch of new Section 232 investigations into foreign medical and industrial equipment signals a continued protectionist stance that may spill into adjacent sectors like cloud infrastructure, cross-border payment systems and critical components for online casino platforms.

“Most players won’t see a new charge appear overnight,” said a spokesperson at MDC. “But that doesn’t mean costs vanish. They often get redistributed. Rising expenses related to compliance, licensing, or imported server infrastructure can squeeze processor margins. In many cases, this leads to changes in transaction fees, currency conversion rates, or platform costs that subtly affect how much players receive or spend during deposits and withdrawals.”

According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, U.S. tariff hikes from 2018–2020 raised the average duty rate on affected goods by nearly 12 percentage points. Even as some tariffs ease, the volatility is leading companies to reallocate costs in ways that could quietly impact consumers.

MDC’s analysis urges operators and players to monitor not just platform bonuses and payment options but also the growing “invisible layer” of cost driven by regulatory shifts. The group predicts that a sustained period of geopolitical trade rebalancing could amplify the role of fintech partners and low-fee solutions like prepaid cards or local e-wallets in casino transactions.

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