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Optimizing the payment experience for iGaming players as the market expands
Jan 18, 2023 - 2022 was a banner year for iGaming. The sector has undergone an expansion in North America and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. More broadly, the global regulated gambling market is projected to grow by $260.44 billion during 2023-2027, according to Research and Markets. With operators keen to continue their growth and expansion into more jurisdictions, enhancing the user experience becomes vital, especially as it relates to payments.
- Zak Cutler, President Global Gaming
- Four minutes
2022 was a banner year for iGaming. The sector has undergone an expansion in North America and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. More broadly, the global regulated gambling market is projected to grow by $260.44 billion during 2023-2027, according to Research and Markets. With operators keen to continue their growth and expansion into more jurisdictions, enhancing the user experience becomes vital, especially as it relates to payments.
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Leveraging data to drive small business growth
Jan 17, 2023 - Paysafe’s new partnership with Markaaz highlights the importance of data – from managing a business’ online presence to finding new ways to engage with customers - to successfully drive long-term small business growth.
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
- Five minutes
Paysafe’s new partnership with Markaaz highlights the importance of data – from managing a business’ online presence to finding new ways to engage with customers - to successfully drive long-term small business growth.
Read moreLost in Transaction: The US in-store small and medium business payments outlook for 2023
Lost in Transaction:
Consumer payment trends 2022
Our latest report focuses on changing consumer payment preferences and increased demand for control, flexibility and security.
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How and where the global iGaming industry looks set to grow in 2023
Jan 05, 2023 - 2022 was a year of significant growth for global iGaming, especially through the increase in new markets embracing legal online sports betting or casino. It’s thanks to this that the industry is starting the new year in a strong position.
- Zak Cutler, President Global Gaming
- Five minutes
2022 was a year of significant growth for global iGaming, especially through the increase in new markets embracing legal online sports betting or casino. It’s thanks to this that the industry is starting the new year in a strong position.
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How we celebrate Latinos at Paysafe
Dec 28, 2022 - As the holiday celebrations continue, including Noche Buena, Ano Viejo and Ano Nuevo, which are observed by many Latino families, we take a moment to reflect on this year’s launch of our Latinos@Paysafe Diversity & Inclusion employee network – a group focused on celebrating Latin culture and heritage. We’ve spoken to colleagues and allies about Latin culture and what being Latino means to them, and how we’ve been making our workplace more Latino-friendly and celebratory of the vibrant Latin culture.
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As the holiday celebrations continue, including Noche Buena, Ano Viejo and Ano Nuevo, which are observed by many Latino families, we take a moment to reflect on this year’s launch of our Latinos@Paysafe Diversity & Inclusion employee network – a group focused on celebrating Latin culture and heritage. We’ve spoken to colleagues and allies about Latin culture and what being Latino means to them, and how we’ve been making our workplace more Latino-friendly and celebratory of the vibrant Latin culture.
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A cashless Christmas? Why access to cash is key to unlocking festive cheer for m…
Dec 21, 2022 - In an increasingly digital payments landscape, there are many good reasons to make sure cash remains part of the mix. And it’s especially at times like Christmas that we see why.
- Chirag Patel, President, Digital Wallets
- Five minutes
In an increasingly digital payments landscape, there are many good reasons to make sure cash remains part of the mix. And it’s especially at times like Christmas that we see why.
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Men’s Health Month: Supporting mental health in the workplace
Nov 30, 2022 - Movember could be seen as a fun period to grow a moustache, but there is much more to it than that. It is about raising awareness for men’s mental health issues like suicide and physical health issues, like prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
- Shaun Lavelle, General Manager, Card Not Present, USA
- Five minutes
Movember could be seen as a fun period to grow a moustache, but there is much more to it than that. It is about raising awareness for men’s mental health issues like suicide and physical health issues, like prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
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Why protecting access to cash is critical to a fair and resilient society
Nov 23, 2022 - For millions of people across Europe and the U.S., cash is the only way they can buy essentials and participate in the mainstream economy. But protecting access to cash benefits everyone — including consumers who are willing and able to pay with cashless methods.
- Hartwig Gerhartinger, SVP and Global Head of Regulatory & Government Affairs
- Six minutes
For millions of people across Europe and the U.S., cash is the only way they can buy essentials and participate in the mainstream economy. But protecting access to cash benefits everyone — including consumers who are willing and able to pay with cashless methods.
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It takes a village: supporting the small businesses that make our communities un…
Nov 14, 2022 - Small businesses play a vital role in building up local communities – from creating jobs to driving economic growth through new ideas and innovations that enrich the regions they serve and live in – these companies are paving the future while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
- Four minutes
Small businesses play a vital role in building up local communities – from creating jobs to driving economic growth through new ideas and innovations that enrich the regions they serve and live in – these companies are paving the future while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Generation crypto
Nov 07, 2022 - One in four crypto holders aged 18-24 in the U.K. and in the U.S. consider crypto their main job or income stream. And for one in two, it’s a weekly habit. New study explores the views of young crypto investors.
- Elbruz Yılmaz, SVP Crypto
- Five minutes
One in four crypto holders aged 18-24 in the U.K. and in the U.S. consider crypto their main job or income stream. And for one in two, it’s a weekly habit. New study explores the views of young crypto investors.
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Checkout check-up: Meeting Americans’ diverse payments preferences
Nov 01, 2022 - U.S. consumers’ in-store and online payment preferences have never been as diverse as they are today. In an article originally published in American retail media outlet Total Retail, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how U.S. retailers can tailor their in-store and online checkouts to meet customer expectations.
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
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U.S. consumers’ in-store and online payment preferences have never been as diverse as they are today. In an article originally published in American retail media outlet Total Retail, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how U.S. retailers can tailor their in-store and online checkouts to meet customer expectations.
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Building trust during crypto downturns
Oct 05, 2022 - 2022 has certainly reinforced the old adage that the only constant is change; especially so in the crypto market. We commissioned independent* research amongst 2,000 crypto holders as the crypto downturn rocked the market and made headlines in the mainstream media. As alerts of losses and uncertainty went global, we were taking a pulse check of crypto holders’ thoughts and feelings.
- Elbruz Yılmaz, SVP Crypto
- Six minutes
2022 has certainly reinforced the old adage that the only constant is change; especially so in the crypto market. We commissioned independent* research amongst 2,000 crypto holders as the crypto downturn rocked the market and made headlines in the mainstream media. As alerts of losses and uncertainty went global, we were taking a pulse check of crypto holders’ thoughts and feelings.
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How restaurants in the US can benefit from using QR codes & payments
Dec 12, 2022 - QR codes that allow customers to order and pay-at-table are on the rise in the U.S., improving the restaurant experience without sacrificing the quality of service. …
- Afshin Yazdian, President, Merchant Solutions
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Lost in Transaction: Consumer payment trends 2021
May 05, 2021 - Download our latest research report on how COVID-19 has changed the payments landscape, and what that means for the future of commerce.
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What happens next? 10 payments trends in 2021
Dec 28, 2020 - Our prediction of the most significant trends that will impact payments in the next 12 months.
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