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Empowering Sports Handicappers and Betting Advisors with Reliable Merchant Solutions

Build Trust, Grow Clients, Simplify Every Transaction

Build Trust, Grow Clients, Simplify Every Transaction
Expertise, credibility, and regular client interaction are core to the sports betting advice and handicapping industry. Whether you run a subscription-based analysis service, a private handicapping business, or a data-driven prediction platform, your success depends on safe and efficient financial operations.
Host Merchant Services helps you grow with compliant, adaptable, and transparent merchant solutions designed for the fast-moving world of sports analytics and betting insights.

Smart Merchant Tools for Sports Handicapping Professionals

Easy Payments for Clients

Make it simple for customers to pay for subscriptions, analysis packages, and picks. Host Merchant Services provides mobile-friendly checkout, recurring billing, hosted payment pages, and a full virtual terminal, all secured with tokenization. Our system keeps payments quick and secure whether clients buy individual reports or monthly access—so you spend more time on analysis, less on admin.

Easy Recurring Subscriptions

Serve dedicated customers who want ongoing access to premium content. Automate memberships, renewals, and weekly or monthly report releases—no manual invoicing required.

Customer Trust & Data Protection

Trust is everything when clients share payment details. Host Merchant Services includes 3D Secure, tokenized card storage (Customer Vault), and fraud protection & scoring to reduce risk from data breaches and unauthorized use. We also prioritize clear pricing and high-risk underwriting experience so you can focus on accurate insights and strong client relationships.

Insightful Reporting & Account Control

See real-time transaction trends, renewals, and client activity from your Host Merchant Services dashboard; issue invoices and refunds from one place.

Smart Merchant Tools for Sports Handicapping Professionals

Tailored Merchant Services for Every Handicapping Business

Individual Analysts & Handicappers
Simple, mobile-friendly tools for direct client billing and on-time funding, without needless complexity or delays.
Advisory Platforms with Subscriptions
Automate recurring payments, offer trials, and set flexible billing intervals, while protecting subscribers’ data with tokenization and 3DS.
Content & Analytics Websites
Integrate with eCommerce/membership platforms and CRMs via our API-first gateway and hosted pages. Sell picks, digital access, or downloadable analytics with ease.
Data-Driven Consulting Firms
Handle larger client bases with next-day funding, customizable invoicing, and scalable gateway APIs that connect to your CRM or analytics stack.

Serving the Sports Prediction & Betting Advisory Industry

Serving the Sports Prediction & Betting Advisory Industry

Within the handicapping ecosystem, we support:
  • Self-Employed Sports Handicappers
  • Betting Strategy Consultants
  • Subscription-Based Prediction Sites
  • Fantasy Advisory Platforms
  • Sports Analytics & Data Firms
  • Affiliate Handicapping Networks
  • Private Advisory Groups & VIPs
  • Predictive Modeling Agencies
  • Subscription Services for Sports Analysis
  • Sports Betting Education Programs.

Advanced Features Beyond Payments

Automated Billing & Client Management

Built-in recurring billing, invoicing, and Customer Vault save hours weekly.

Chargeback Assistance & Alerts

Tools and guidance to reduce disputes and respond fast.

Fraud Protection

Real-time fraud scoring and 3D Secure for card-not-present transactions.

Seamless API Integrations

Connect with shopping carts, CRMs, ERPs, and billing systems.

Actionable Reporting

Monitor renewals and performance via gateway reporting.

24/7 U.S.-Based Support

Get help from real humans whenever you need it.

Security & Compliance You Can Depend On

Security & Compliance You Can Depend On

High-risk industries demand stronger controls. Host Merchant Services brings:

  • PCI DSS Level-1 Gateway & Processing Standards (with Tokenization)
  • End-to-End Encryption and Secure Hosted Pages
  • Real-Time Fraud Monitoring & Chargeback Help
  • Transparent Pricing & High-Risk Underwriting Expertise
Host Merchant Services openly serves sportsbooks, online gaming, and sports handicapping/advice merchants through its high-risk programs; next-day funding is supported where eligible.

Why Leading Sports Handicappers Choose HMS

I’ve been a partner with Host Merchant Services for my sports handicapping business, and I’m thoroughly impressed! The setup was quick, and the transaction fees were unbeatable. Their support team is always ready to help, making everything run smoothly.

Alex Carter

Atlantic City, NJ

HMS has been excellent to work with. We selected them when we were just starting out because they had the best pricing. As we have scaled our business over the years, they have continued to be a fantastic partner—proactively working with us to improve service and reduce cost.

Stacy

Louisville, KY

The gateway itself is very user-friendly, and everything is working perfectly. We’ve been able to process payments reliably and see them in our accounts as expected. Their customer service team is very responsive and always pleasant to work with.

Rene

Melbourne, FL

We’ve been working with Host Merchant for 10 years, and they’ve been excellent. Their team responds within 24 hours. We use HMS across multiple subsidiaries and rely on their system every single day.

Dan

Naples, FL

Grow Your Sports Advisory Business with Confidence

Whether you’re building a private membership, scaling an online handicapping platform, or selling premium insights, Host Merchant Services keeps operations effective, safe, and compliant. Manage customers, payments, and growth with automated billing and cross-border flexibility.

Talk with Our Sports Advisory Merchant Specialist Today

Call 877-517-HOST (4678) or use our contact form

to discuss your tailored solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HMS compatible with sports prediction websites and handicapping services?

Yes. HMS explicitly supports sports betting advice and handicapping merchants and also serves sportsbooks/iGaming via high-risk programs.

How can I handle clients’ recurring subscriptions?

Use HMS Pay’s Recurring Billing and Electronic Invoicing to automate renewals, flexible schedules, and notifications.

Is fraud protection offered by HMS?

Yes. HMS Pay includes fraud protection & scoring, 3D Secure, and tokenization; handicapping accounts also include chargeback assistance.

Is international billing possible?

Yes. HMS supports multi-currency / international merchant accounts so you can serve clients globally (specific availability depends on underwriting).

How long does onboarding take?

Typical approval for high-risk categories is marketed as ~48 hours after complete application; next-day funding is available once you’re live (subject to batch deadlines).