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The U$180 Billion Payment Problem iGaming Operators Can’t Ignore


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By Bryan McMorrine, Director, Partnerships & Client Solutions at RTGS.global


he next phase of iGaming growth won’t be won on product, it will be won on payments.


For years, operators have competed through content, promotions and player experiences. But as the industry matures, those advantages are becoming easier to replicate. The real competitive battleground is increasingly happening behind the scenes: how quickly and efficiently money moves. Today’s iGaming sector extends far beyond traditional gambling. It encompasses online casinos, sports betting, esports, skill-based competitions, tournaments and interactive gaming experiences serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide.


As the market races towards a projected value of more than U$180 billion by 2030, operators face a new reality. Players expect


instant deposits, real-time withdrawals and seamless cross-border experiences. They don’t distinguish between the gaming experience and the payment experience. Both are expected to happen instantly. The ability to move money as fast as the game itself is no longer a differentiator. It is the essential baseline.


Yet many operators are still relying on payment infrastructure built for a different era.


THE GLOBAL MARKET IS UNEVEN Not all iGaming markets are created equal, it’s the operators who figured that out first that are winning globally.


Growth is increasingly concentrated in jurisdictions that combine regulatory certainty with strong digital payment infrastructure. Understanding local payment behaviour,


20 JULY 2026


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