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    The Complicated Relationship between PayPal and the iGaming Industry

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesMay 1, 20233 Mins Read
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    PayPal has been one of the most popular online payment methods since it was founded in 1998. It quickly became the go-to choice for many e-commerce businesses and has remained so to this day. However, the company has had a complicated relationship with the iGaming industry, which encompasses online casinos, sports betting, and other forms of online gambling. In this article, we’ll take a look at how PayPal left and re-entered the iGaming industry.

    PayPal’s initial entry into the iGaming industry was in the early 2000s, when online gambling was still in its infancy. At the time, PayPal was a major player in the e-commerce industry and saw the potential in the online gambling market. The company quickly became the preferred payment method for many online casinos and sportsbooks.

    However, PayPal’s relationship with the iGaming industry was short-lived. In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay, which had a strict policy against processing payments for online gambling sites. As a result, PayPal was forced to stop processing payments for online casinos and sportsbooks.

    This decision was a significant blow to the iGaming industry, as PayPal was one of the most popular payment methods at the time. Many online gambling sites were forced to find alternative payment methods, which were often less reliable and more expensive.

    PayPal’s departure from the iGaming industry lasted for over a decade. However, in 2010, the company announced that it would begin processing payments for licensed and regulated online gambling sites in Europe. This was a major development for the iGaming industry, as it meant that PayPal was once again available as a payment method for online casinos and sportsbooks including PayPal casinos UK and other significant countries. 

    The decision to re-enter the iGaming industry was a strategic one for PayPal. The company had seen a decline in its market share in recent years and saw the iGaming industry, amongst other industries, as an opportunity to regain some of its lost ground. Additionally, the decision to only work with licensed and regulated online gambling sites was a way for PayPal to distance itself from the negative connotations of online gambling.

    PayPal’s re-entry into the iGaming industry was met with great enthusiasm from both online gambling sites and players. PayPal’s reputation for security and reliability made it a popular choice among online gamblers, who were often hesitant to share their personal and financial information with lesser-known payment methods.

    Today, PayPal is once again one of the most popular payment methods in the iGaming industry. Many online casinos and sportsbooks offer PayPal as a payment option, and players have come to expect it as a standard payment method. Additionally, PayPal’s re-entry into the iGaming industry has helped to legitimize online gambling in the eyes of many people, as it is now seen as a more mainstream and accepted activity.

    In conclusion, PayPal’s departure and re-entry into the iGaming industry is a testament to the complex relationship between the online gambling industry and the wider e-commerce world. While PayPal’s initial departure from the iGaming industry was a significant blow to online gambling sites, the company’s re-entry has helped to legitimise the industry and provide players with a reliable and secure payment method. Today, PayPal is once again a major player in the iGaming industry, and it is likely to remain so for many years to come.

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