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US sports betting: How to win players with payments
Our latest consumer research report shows that US players will choose their mobile sports betting app based on the deposit and withdrawal options the operator offers. Download it now to find out more.
- Neil Erlick, EVP Business Development
- Three minutes
Our latest consumer research report shows that US players will choose their mobile sports betting app based on the deposit and withdrawal options the operator offers. Download it now to find out more.
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Can payments save in-store retail?
The UK high street is struggling. Retailers are going out of business and national chains are closing stores. But could improved payments technology make in-store retail competitive with online again?
- Oscar Nieboer, Chief Marketing Officer
- Five minutes
The UK high street is struggling. Retailers are going out of business and national chains are closing stores. But could improved payments technology make in-store retail competitive with online again?
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How close are we to the end of the traditional checkout?
12% of North American in-store retailers told us they plan to introduce an Amazon Go-style, checkout-free experiences in six months’ time. But is this achievable? And are consumers ready for them?
- Daniel Kornitzer, Chief Business Development Officer
- Four minutes
12% of North American in-store retailers told us they plan to introduce an Amazon Go-style, checkout-free experiences in six months’ time. But is this achievable? And are consumers ready for them?
Read moreWinning players in the online sports betting market
Our consumer research report examining online betting trends and preferences in the US

Payments: what happened in 2018?
We look back at the predictions we made at the beginning of 2018, including our vision for voice-activated payments and cryptocurrencies, as well as a new role for cash online and the impact of PSD2.
- Oscar Nieboer, Chief Marketing Officer
- Five minutes
We look back at the predictions we made at the beginning of 2018, including our vision for voice-activated payments and cryptocurrencies, as well as a new role for cash online and the impact of PSD2.
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Which US states have regulated sports betting?
Our state-by-state guide to US sports betting regulation since the repeal of PASPA
- Neil Erlick, EVP Business Development
- Six minutes
Our state-by-state guide to US sports betting regulation since the repeal of PASPA
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The next year in payments: 11 trends to expect in 2019
Contactless, cryptocurrencies, Open Banking and greater financial inclusion will be some of the major topics that will shape the payments landscape in 2019
- Oscar Nieboer, Chief Marketing Officer
- Five minutes
Contactless, cryptocurrencies, Open Banking and greater financial inclusion will be some of the major topics that will shape the payments landscape in 2019
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Get your membership platform in better shape for New Year
Carla Erlick, explains how you can support your gym customers by supercharging your membership platform as we head into 2019.
- Carla Erlick, Senior Vice-President, ISV Channel
- Four minutes
Carla Erlick, explains how you can support your gym customers by supercharging your membership platform as we head into 2019.
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What does the future of cryptocurrency look like?
Ten years on, how far have cryptocurrencies come and where are they going next?
- BD Goel, Chief Strategic Innovation Officer
- Four minutes
Ten years on, how far have cryptocurrencies come and where are they going next?
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How to minimise chargeback anxiety in four easy steps
Andrea Dunlop tells us her tips for safeguarding your business against the risk of excessive chargebacks not just at Christmas, but all year round.
- Andrea Dunlop, CEO of Merchant Acquiring, Europe
- Five minutes
Andrea Dunlop tells us her tips for safeguarding your business against the risk of excessive chargebacks not just at Christmas, but all year round.
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Are you ready to maximise sales this festive season?
In his latest blog, Todd Linden CEO, Payment Processing, North America, explains the anatomy of a successful sales conversion over the Christmas shopping period.
- Todd Linden, CEO, Payment Processing, North America
- Three minutes
In his latest blog, Todd Linden CEO, Payment Processing, North America, explains the anatomy of a successful sales conversion over the Christmas shopping period.
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Inventory-heavy SMBs can escape the credit cycle trap
There are other options than credit for optimizing an SMB’s inventory management
- Five minutes
There are other options than credit for optimizing an SMB’s inventory management
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The growth of consumer appetite for invoicing in Europe
The “buy now, pay later” concept where consumers have the option to make a purchase immediately but settle the transaction at a later date is increasingly popular according to the latest research
- Claire Gates, CEO Paysafe Pay Later
- Three minutes
The “buy now, pay later” concept where consumers have the option to make a purchase immediately but settle the transaction at a later date is increasingly popular according to the latest research
Read moreLooking for the right payment provider for your business?
According to Forrester, Paysafe is the best fit for merchants positioned to take advantage of our value-added services and consumer businesses
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Lost in Transaction: The future of payments for SMBs
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How 3DS Secure 2.0 will reshape card payment acceptance
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- Peter Cornforth, Head of Product, UK Acquiring
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What’s next for online sports betting in the US?
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2018 took place in Las Vegas last month, and once again this proved to be one of the most insightful four days in the gaming calendar.
- Neil Erlick, EVP Business Development
- Six minutes