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Content about credit card processing for high-risk merchants (iGaming/sports betting, FX/CFD, crypto/VASP, adult, nutraceuticals, travel). Topics: authorization → clearing → settlement, MCC/MID & descriptors, interchange/scheme fees, AVS/CVV2, 3DS2/SCA, network tokens & card-on-file/recurring, soft vs hard declines with smart routing/cascading, local vs cross-border acquiring to lift approvals, chargeback prevention/alerts, PCI DSS scope reduction, and monitoring/compliance nuances by region.

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Stripe Payments Company — Not Suited for iGaming? Here’s What You Should Know

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Many businesses start out searching for a Stripe payments company, hoping to plug in a sleek solution and start processing transactions immediately. But for gambling, betting, and iGaming operators—especially in Europe, the United States, and Turkey—the reality is more complex. Stripe does not support high-risk industries, and iGaming businesses must turn to more specialized payment methods and partners.

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