GAMING & iGAMING MERCHANT ACCOUNTS

Payment processing for online casinos, sportsbooks, and skill games

BoazPay places licensed gaming operators with acquirers built for the realities of iGaming — high transaction velocity, multi-currency deposits, and chargeback patterns no mainstream processor understands.

No application fee · No setup fee · Decisions in 48–72 hours

The Challenge

Why Gaming & iGaming is Considered High-Risk

High Transaction Velocity

Gaming deposits and withdrawals happen in real time at scale — triggering fraud rules designed for standard retail that classify normal gaming behavior as suspicious.

Loss-Triggered Chargebacks

Customer remorse after losses converts directly into chargebacks. Without the right fraud tooling, this is unmanageable at scale.

Complex Regulatory Regimes

MGA, UKGC, Curaçao, Kahnawake, Anjouan — each licensing jurisdiction has different acquirer requirements and compliance expectations.

Bank Reputational Policy

Many banks have blanket no-gambling policies regardless of the operator's license or compliance posture. The right placement requires acquirers with explicit gaming approval.

Accepted Sub-Verticals

  • Online casinos (slots, table games, live dealer)
  • Sportsbooks and in-play betting
  • Esports betting and fantasy
  • Skill-based games and tournaments
  • Poker rooms
  • Lottery and bingo operators
  • Social casinos with real-money purchases
  • Gaming SaaS, platforms, and aggregators

Currently Not Supported

  • Unlicensed operators targeting regulated jurisdictions
  • Real-money operators serving US consumers in non-licensed states
  • Anonymous-betting platforms

Typical MCC Codes for Gaming & iGaming

MCCDescription
7995Betting / Gambling
7993Video Game Supplies
7800Government-licensed horse/dog racing (where applicable)

MCC assignment is at the acquiring bank's discretion. Your BoazPay account manager will confirm your MCC during underwriting.

Chargeback Rates in Gaming & iGaming

Typical industry rate: 0.8% – 2.0%

iGaming chargeback ratios typically run 0.8%–2.0%. BoazPay deploys 3DS 2.0, velocity rules, mandatory KYC at first deposit, withdrawal-method-must-match-deposit-method enforcement, real-time chargeback alerts, and a dedicated representment team for friendly-fraud disputes.

How to Keep Your Rate Low:

  • Require mandatory KYC at first deposit — verified players dispute far less
  • Enforce withdrawal-method-must-match-deposit to eliminate cash-out fraud patterns
  • Use push-to-card for withdrawals — it significantly reduces friendly fraud
  • Split high-roller (VIP) volume to a separate MID with appropriate underwriting

Required Documents

  • Government-issued ID for each beneficial owner
  • Voided check or bank letter
  • Processing statements (if applicable)
  • Business formation documents
  • Gaming license (MGA, UKGC, Curaçao, Kahnawake, Anjouan, Isle of Man, etc.)
  • Responsible-gaming policy
  • AML program documentation
  • Player agreement and T&Cs
  • Working URL with age gate, responsible-gambling resources, and visible licensing information

Approval Timeline

Licensed operators are typically decisioned within 5–10 business days. Tier-1 jurisdictions (MGA, UKGC) move faster than offshore structures.

Indicative Rate Range

Typical iGaming discount rates range from 4.95% to 7.95% plus $0.25–$0.50 per transaction, with rolling reserves of 7.5%–12% held for the first 6 months.

Your custom quote depends on your industry, volume, and history — get a free assessment in 60 seconds.

Relevant Integrations

Direct APIHosted cashier pagesMajor iGaming platform aggregatorsAuthorize.netNMIUSAePayBoazPay GatewayAPM support for Interac, iDEAL, Trustly, Sofort

Gaming & iGaming Payment Processing FAQs

Ready to Apply for a Gaming & iGaming Merchant Account?

No application fee · No setup fee · No long-term contract

Questions? Call +1 (602) 812-0363 or email info@boazpay.com

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