Host Merchant Services

Level Up Your Online
Gaming & Gambling Payments

Level Up Your Online
Gaming & Gambling Payments

From eSports to casinos, Host Merchant Services powers secure, fast, and compliant payments for any high-risk online gaming & gambling website.

Trusted Solutions for High-Risk Gambling Merchants

Rapid Approvals

Get approved for your online gaming merchant account quickly, usually in 24-48 hours. Host Merchant Services speeds up the process so that you can start taking payments on time.

Chargeback Protection

Safeguard your business through tools that help to reduce disputes and chargebacks. With monitoring and alerts from us, it’s easier for you to protect revenue and maintain seamless operations.

Global Payment Solutions

Accept many currencies with secure, reliable gateways. Sophisticated fraud protection and compliance provide secure transactions for your online gaming company anywhere in the world.

We Know the High-Risk Gaming Payment Landscape

Approvals Where Others Say No

We have expertise in high-risk gaming accounts and help merchants obtain approval when other processors deny applications.

Expedited Funding for Smooth Cash Flow

Get paid quickly with next-day or expedited deposits, keeping your business and player payouts flowing uninterrupted.

Custom Solutions for Gaming Models

From sports betting websites to online casinos, we design merchant accounts and payment solutions to fit your specific business model.

Personalized Account Management

We provide one-to-one guidance, ongoing support, and strategic advice to help your gaming business thrive.

We Know the High-Risk Gaming Payment Landscape

Take Your Online Gaming Payments to the Next Level

Online Casino

Host Merchant Services offers online casinos secure, compliant payment processing. Accept credit cards, e-wallets, and alternative payments with low chargebacks and seamless global transactions.

Sports Betting Site

Process bets securely with fast, reliable payments for sports betting websites. We provide multi-currency support, fraud protection, and recurring deposits so gamblers can enjoy hassle-free wagering experiences globally.

Online Poker Room

Provide more secure, instant deposits and withdrawals for poker gamers. Our high-risk merchant accounts handle large transaction volumes and protect your online poker room from chargeback and fraud risk.

eSports

Serve eSports enthusiasts with safe payment solutions. Process payments worldwide, manage recurring bets, and prevent fraud with a much more secure and lightning-fast platform.

Fantasy Sports Platform

Enable fantasy sports players to deposit, bet, and withdraw securely. Our payment solutions process payments, reduce disputes, and maintain compliance with gaming industry laws for high-risk gaming.

Bingo Website

Offer online bingo players ease and security of payments. Make secure transactions, prevent chargebacks, and make the checkout process easy so that players stay for a longer time and come back for more.

Lottery Website

Securely process lottery ticket sales with multi-currency processing and secure gateways. Stay compliant and prevent fraud while still making transactions fast for web lottery players.

Skill Gaming Platform

Process skill game payments with advanced fraud protection, recurring billing, and secure merchant accounts, to allow players to deposit and withdraw quickly.

Live Dealer Casino

Enable live dealer casino players to make secure payments and deposits in real time. Stay compliant, prevent fraud, and process international payments smoothly.

Social Gaming App

Securely process social game in-app purchases. Offer multi-currency and local payments with safe transactions to maintain player trust.

Rummy Website

Process online rummy game payments with secure, reliable merchant accounts. Limit chargebacks and support recurring deposits for frequent players.

Mahjong Site

Provide easy payment solutions to online Mahjong players. Enable secure deposits, withdrawals, and in-game spending with fraud protection and international payments support.

Virtual Horse Racing

Process virtual horse racing bets securely and efficiently. Support multiple payment types and currencies while keeping transactions compliant and secure.

Blockchain Casino

Support crypto and fiat payments for blockchain casinos. Process compliant, secure transactions with more advanced chargeback and fraud prevention tools.

Betting Exchange

Secure peer-to-peer wagers using high-risk merchant accounts. Process payouts and deposits efficiently, reduce chargebacks, and maintain regulatory compliance for global players.

Unlock Smarter Payment Options for Your Casino or Betting Platform

Unlock Smarter Payment Options for Your Casino or Betting Platform

Complete Payment Solution

Accept payments for all types of gambling websites, from sportsbooks to casinos.

Multiple Payment Channels

Accommodate a wide variety of credit/debit cards, e-wallets, and alternative payments.

Local Payment Methods

Allowing integration with local payment methods to reach players wherever they may be.

Easy Integration

Access via API or Hosted Payment Page (HPP) for simple processing.

Recurring Billing

Offer subscription-type services or membership with free automatic billing.

PCI DSS Level 1 Compliance

Highest security standards to protect your customers' data.

Mobile Banking

Enable players to pay conveniently from smartphones and tablets for easy in-game buying.

24/7 Customer Support

A Specialized support team is available 24/7 to fix problems fast.

Advanced Chargeback & Fraud Defense

Turn it on once—keep chargebacks under control for good.

Host Merchant Services builds a multi-layered shield into every HMS Pay high-risk account, so your gaming or betting platform can
 fight fraud at the source, meet card-brand rules, and keep your MID healthy.

What’s inside the shield?

Early-Warning Alerts (Ethoca & Verifi*)

The instant an issuing bank marks a transaction as “disputed,” you receive a real-time alert. Issue a refund or reach out to the player before a formal chargeback is logged, slashing avoidable disputes and network fees.

3-D Secure 2.2 Authentication

Low-risk traffic passes friction-free; higher-risk deposits get a step-up challenge that shifts fraud liability to the issuer once verified. Essential for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) in Europe and fast-growing U.S. card-on-file traffic.

Real-Time AI Risk Engine

Device fingerprinting, VPN/proxy checks, velocity analysis, and negative BIN lists score every deposit in under 300 ms. Suspicious attempts are auto-routed through 3-D Secure, held for review, or declined outright.

Custom Velocity & Country Rules

Set card-, IP-, or account-level deposit caps; block or allow specific regions; enforce cooling-off periods for self-excluded players—all from a point-and-click dashboard, no coding required.

Automated Chargeback Representment

If a dispute bypasses alerts, HMS assembles the evidence (order logs, KYC docs, geolocation, chat transcripts) and submits it to the issuer before the deadline—saving staff time and recovering eligible revenue.

Take Advantage of Every Opportunity

Monitor dispute ratios, reason codes, and BIN bursts in one view. Threshold alerts trigger long before Visa or Mastercard monitoring programs become a threat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a high-risk gaming merchant account?

A high-risk gaming merchant account is a payment facility designed for online gaming companies that have a greater chargeback risk and stricter regulations, with secure and compliant payments.

Will my previously declined gaming business be approved?

Yes. Host Merchant Services is a high-risk merchant account provider that gets gaming merchants approved even when others have rejected them.

How is the approval process?

Applications are reviewed within 24 to 48 hours so you can begin accepting payments quickly.

Which platforms do you support?

We support online casinos, poker rooms, eSports, fantasy sports, bingo, lotteries, skill games, and many more, including all high-risk gaming platforms.

Can global payments be accepted?

Yes. Accept payments in many currencies worldwide with secure gateways, chargeback protection, and total regulatory compliance.

How do fraud and chargeback protection work?

Advanced monitoring software identifies suspicious behavior and reduces conflicts, preserving revenue and your high-risk gaming business in the process.

Will there be a support team for unexpected problems?

Yes. Our 24/7 U.S. based support team answers questions, provides guidance, and tracks all high-risk gaming payment issues.

Ready to Power Your Gaming Payments?

Begin with Host Merchant Services today and enjoy rapid approvals, secure transactions, 
and high-risk merchant accounts for online casinos, betting websites, and eSports websites.

Rapid High-Risk Approvals
Global Payment Processing
Enhanced Chargeback & Fraud Defense
24/7 Priority Support

Ready to Power Your Gaming Payments?