iGaming Business magazine iGB 111 July/Aug | Page 123

Payments ENHANCING PAYMENTS: How to increase revenues By engaging a dedicated payments provider, operators can optimise the payment process and improve conversion rates, says Paul Marcantonio Faced with the challenge of choosing between conversion and security, inexperienced operators often prefer to focus on the former, foregoing security features in favour of raising sales volumes. This can result in even greater financial losses, negating any profits earned from improved conversion. The removal of security settings increases fraudulent activity, which could lead to fines by the payment systems through which payments are facilitated, as well as significant reputational damage. To prepare for any possible risks, operators are advised to proactively de