Key Moments:
- Paysecure hosted its exclusive “Securing Faster Payments in iGaming” event at the Sunborn Hotel in Gibraltar on 16th October.
- Industry executives from operators, technology providers, and payment networks discussed balancing security, compliance, and player experience in payment innovation.
- Paysecure plans to continue its Payment Professionals – The iGaming Edition series in other major iGaming hubs in 2026.
Event Overview
Paysecure, renowned for its payment orchestration solutions tailored to the iGaming sector, recently organized an exclusive industry gathering titled “Securing Faster Payments in iGaming.” The event took place aboard the Sunborn Hotel in Gibraltar on 16th October, drawing an audience of senior executives from operators, technology suppliers, and payment networks.
Key Themes Explored
Attendees heard from experts representing Worldpay, Mastercard, DAZN, Pretty Technical, and Paysecure, with the agenda focusing on the rapid evolution of secure and efficient payment experiences in iGaming. The discussions addressed the ongoing need to balance player satisfaction, transaction security, and regulatory compliance within an industry subject to swift change.
Throughout keynote presentations and a panel debate, the conversation highlighted the impact of technology, data, and cooperative approaches on the future of payments in the sector. A prominent topic was the inherent tension between transaction speed and security. Participants learned about advancements like network tokenization, which have increased authorization rates and trust, alongside innovations such as click-to-pay that ease cashier friction and create a smoother player experience.
Innovation and Competitive Advantage
Speakers also examined how player-centric design, behavioral analytics, and new technologies are overhauling the deposit process. Insights revealed that more than 30% of players exit deposits due to friction at checkout. To mitigate this, industry professionals shared strategies for constructing dynamic payment journeys using customer segmentation, intelligent routing, and comprehensive data insights. The significance of industry-wide connectivity was also emphasized as a driver for sector advancement.
The consensus among participants was that payments now serve as an operator’s competitive edge instead of a mere utility. The payment moment has become crucial for conversion, and player expectations are centered on completing transactions quickly and efficiently through their preferred channels.
Industry Voices
Paysecure’s Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder, Viktoriia Degtiarova, commented: “The Paysecure Payment Professionals event really highlighted how critical payments are to operator success. In today’s fast-moving iGaming landscape, continual innovation in payment solutions isn’t optional, it’s essential. Success relies on collaboration across the entire ecosystem, from operators and PSPs to regulators and technology partners, ensuring seamless experiences for players while driving growth for all stakeholders.”
Farish Lakhani, Corporate Sales Director at Worldpay Global SMB, added: “Thank you to Paysecure for hosting such a well-organised event in Gibraltar and for inviting us to be part of the conversation. It was a great opportunity to share insights and collaborate on shaping the future of payments in iGaming.”
Looking Ahead
Building on the productive discussions and networking fostered in Gibraltar, Paysecure will extend its Payment Professionals – The iGaming Edition series to further key iGaming markets in 2026.
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Daniel Williams
