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What we think about. What we write down

We work in iGaming payments every day. Sometimes we write about what we're seeing, what's changing, and how we think about it. No agenda — just honest takes from the people building the infrastructure.

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Why iGaming approval rates are lower than they should be — and what to do about it
Guide8 min read
5 may 2026

Why iGaming approval rates are lower than they should be — and what to do about it

Most operators accept declining approval rates as a cost of doing business in iGaming. They shouldn't. Here's what's actually driving the gap — and how smart routing fixes it.

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More from the team

Open Banking in iGaming: where it works and where it doesn't yet
Analysis8 min
Apr 2025

Open Banking in iGaming: where it works and where it doesn't yet

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Chargeback ratios in iGaming: thresholds, risks, and how to stay compliant
Compliance10 min
Apr 2025

Chargeback ratios in iGaming: thresholds, risks, and how to stay compliant

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APMs in LatAm: which methods actually convert in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina
Market report9 min
Mar 2025

APMs in LatAm: which methods actually convert in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina

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We write when we have something worth saying

Once or twice a month – when something in the market catches our attention or we figure out something worth sharing. No filler, no cadence for the sake of it.

Archive

Guide8 min read
5 may 2026

How to evaluate a payment aggregator: 9 questions every operator should ask

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Analysis8 min read
5 may 2026

CIS payments in 2025: HUMO, UZCARD, and what's changing in Central Asia

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Compliance8 min read
5 may 2026

PSD2 and iGaming: what Strong Customer Authentication means for your conversion

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Guide8 min read
5 may 2026

Settlement speed explained: what operators should actually be asking their providers

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Market report8 min read
5 may 2026

GCC payments for iGaming: what works, what doesn't, and what's coming

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Analysis8 min read
5 may 2026

Why your FTD conversion rate is lower than it should be – and it's not your product

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