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Global bettors demand payment choice, speed, and security in play
Paysafe’s annual ‘All the Ways Players Pay’ report reveals insights from 4,300 online sports bettors across Europe, North America, and LATAM
A positive payment experience makes 82% of global online sports-bettors stay to continue wagering with sportsbooks, according to new research released today by leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE). Beyond player retention, the latest ‘All the Ways Players Pay’ annual report underscores the critical role payments play in customer acquisition and the importance of sportsbooks offering localized cashiers with alternative payment methods (APMs) to ensure payment choice plus fast and secure transactions.
The 2025 edition of the report, which includes Latin America for the first time, reveals players in the region share North American and European bettors’ priorities when choosing a sportsbook. Globally, quick and easy payouts are the top factor in sportsbook selection, with 34% of bettors prioritizing payout speed over brand trust (33%), promotions, and odds (both 24%), user experience (18%), and sports market variety (17%). Cashing-out quickly is particularly important to bettors in Romania (prioritized by 42%), the U.S. (41%), and Argentina (37%).
Beyond payouts, global players consider other payment factors more important than everything else except brand trust. Bettors seek rapid deposits (25%) and the availability of their preferred payment methods (also 25%) when choosing a sportsbook.
Players’ desire for diverse payment preferences demonstrates the importance of operators maximizing payment options. In the regions surveyed, debit cards remain the top payment choice (42%), trending even higher in Mexico (63%) and Peru (56%) as well as in jurisdictions that ban iGaming credit card transactions like the U.S. state of Tennessee (51%) and the U.K. (48%).
Despite restrictions, credit cards are preferred by 24% of players globally and remain the top payment method in France (39%). But APMs like digital wallets are challenging cards’ popularity. Digital wallets are a top choice for 38% of global players and are even more popular in Argentina (52%) and densely populated U.S. states like New York (48%) and Florida (46%).
Interest in local payment methods (LPMs) available only in specific regions is robust in the U.S. (16%), where Venmo is popular, but trends highest in Colombia (29%) and Ecuador (24%).
Against the backdrop of a resilient cash culture, LATAM players favor eCash for iGaming, with 30% of Colombians and 25% of both Peruvians and Ecuadoreans considering it a preference, though cash’s popularity also stands strong in Spain and the U.K. (both 22%).
In addition to localizing their cashiers, operators need to focus on transactional speed. With players demanding rapid payouts, 42% of global players expect to cash-out instantly. And 34% consider fast deposits critical to their payment experience, trending highest in Colombia (45%) and Ecuador (43%).
Transaction security is even more important, with 41% of global bettors prioritizing this in their payment experience. Players in Argentina (51%), Peru (48%), and Colombia (46%), as well as Romania (44%) and Italy (43%) appear particularly sensitive to security concerns.
Players’ confidence in the security of their transactions continues to improve, with 66% more confident than a year ago, though there’s no room for operator complacency, with 8% less confident and 26% on the fence. These doubters almost certainly impact operators’ revenue, with 32% of players who’ve not wagered in 6+ months saying fraud concerns were their major blocker.
Looking ahead, players reveal a strong appetite for real-time payments, with 73% expecting this to become the norm at sportsbooks within two years. Over the same period, adoption of APMs like digital wallets and eCash will likely grow, with 60% expecting to wager more with one. Bettors in Colombia (85%) and Peru (81%) are particularly bullish on upping the ante with APMs.
“Our latest ‘All the Ways Players Pay’ research report surveys online sports bettors’ transactional preferences across an unprecedented range of regulated markets in the Americas and Europe,” said Zak Cutler, President of Global Gaming at Paysafe. “Payments are crucial for player acquisition and retention in every single market, but there can be no one-size-fits-all approach. Operators will only maximize conversions and minimize churn if they localize their cashiers and respond to player demand for an exhaustive range of payment options that balance transactional speed with security.”
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CASINO FILIPINO LAUNCHES LUXURY CAR RAFFLE PROMO
Casino Filipino (CF) is revving up the excitement for its patrons with the launch of its Luxury Car Raffle Promo (LCRP) wherein ten brand-new luxury cars will be raffled off across 18 Casino Filipino branches and satellites nationwide.
Qualified players can earn raffle tickets every month starting April 1, 2025 up to June 20, 2026 based on their gaming activity specifically their Total Bets (TB) in table games or Turnover (TO) in slot machines and electronic table games (ETG). The grand draw will be held on June 30, 2026.
Raffle eligibility is based solely on gaming activity of each player within each calendar month. TB or TO from previous months do not carry over.
To participate, a player must be a bona fide holder of a Casino Filipino Membership Card and must not be disqualified under any applicable laws, regulations, or issuances governing casino play.
Each month, table games players will earn one raffle ticket for every Php1 million in TBs. Regular slot machine players will earn one ticket for every Php500,000 in TO, while ETG players will receive a ticket for every Php1 million in TO.
The monthly earning period gives players 15 exciting chances to qualify for the big draw. Raffle tickets will be generated and released on a monthly basis starting April 2025 until June 2026, keeping the momentum high throughout the promo duration.
With a spectacular lineup of 10 luxury cars waiting to be claimed, the LCRP promises to be one of CF’s most exciting and rewarding promos yet.
Whether you’re spinning the slots or going all-in at the tables, every play brings you one step closer to your dream ride.
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iGB Startup Summit will connect igaming entrepreneurs with top-tier investors
July’s iGB L!VE is helping to fuel the future of iGaming innovation courtesy of the new iGB Startup Summit which will be launched July 1st at ExCeL London – the new home of the world’s fastest growing iGaming exhibition.
The influential Summit represents a must attend for start-up businesses and will facilitate invaluable introductions to top-tier venture capital, private equity and institutional investors.
Curated in partnership with Defy the Odds, a specialist start-up accelerator founded by Kelly Kehn, Paris Smith, and Sue Schneider, it will feature private networking, roundtable discussions, panels and fireside chats providing the leaders of early-stage businesses with the insights and connections to help take their enterprises from concept to execution.
Expanding on the role of the Summit, Naomi Barton, Clarion Gaming’s Global Portfolio Director responsible for iGB L!VE said: “We know from working with the start-up community that new businesses struggle with securing funding, meeting mentors and entering the industry. Equally, investors lack a centralised, professional and sympathetic environment where they can connect with talented entrepreneurs and in the process gain early access to iGaming’s cutting-edge start-ups.
“In order to bring these two important communities together we are creating an exclusive Chatham House style high-value networking environment where start-up enterprises can meet with iGaming founders, spark new partnerships and potentially attract long-term investment. The Start-Up Summit reflects iGB L!VE’s status as the go to platform for new entrepreneurial businesses which are the future of iGaming.”
Aimed at a broad audience of Investors and VCs, looking for the next big idea in iGaming, entrepreneurs and start-ups seeking insights and funding, industry leaders wanting to connect with the next wave of innovators and business development professionals exploring strategic partnerships, the invite-only stream, which will take place above the show floor in the South Gallery Rooms at ExCeL London, will include practical workshops led by investors and successful founders providing real-world strategies for scaling a start-up.
To register interest in participating visit: igblive.com/igb-startup-summit
iGB L!VE (2nd– 3rd July, ExCeL London) will welcome a projected 15,000 igaming and affiliate pioneers, helping businesses throughout the online gaming ecosystem to navigate an ever-changing landscape via networking opportunities, cutting-edge innovations and crucial market knowledge-sharing. To register for the first edition of the show to be held in London visit: igblive.com
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Altenar Steps in as General Sponsor of EEGS 2025
The prestigious Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is set to welcome Altenar, a prominent sports betting software provider, as a General Sponsor for its 2025 edition. Scheduled for 26th and 27th November at the IEC in Sofia, Bulgaria, this partnership exemplifies Altenar’s unwavering commitment to driving innovation and growth within the gaming and entertainment sectors. This long-standing collaboration has consistently generated mutual benefits and opportunities for both Altenar and the event, as well as for all participants involved.
Altenar continues to deliver top-tier solutions for licensed operators across the globe. From standalone sportsbook offerings to comprehensive turnkey solutions, Altenar combines proven reliability with tailored services to meet diverse client needs.
Since its inception in 2011, Altenar has powered hundreds of online sports betting platforms, while their self-service betting terminals and mobile applications adapt to the evolving demands of operators, leading to a rapidly expanding client portfolio in over 30 countries.
Altenar’s involvement as a sponsor underscores their essential contribution to the overall success of the EEGS, emphasizing a collective dedication to excellence and advancement in the industry. This year’s event promises to be a critical platform for industry leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs to discover and discuss the latest trends in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality.
As the foremost conference in the region, the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) offers an engaging setting for industry pioneers to network, collaborate, and delve into the opportunities shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.
Align your company with this esteemed conference and take advantage of the insights and expertise shared at the event.
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