Here’s how online casinos are changing and getting better right now

Online casinos have been around for more than 30 years, and internet betting has changed a lot since the Gaming Club Virtual Casino opened its doors in 1994. With the entire sector worth nearly $80 billion in 2025 and predictions suggesting it could top $150 billion in 2030, there is no shortage of gambling websites, and neither is there a shortage of online gamblers. With customers looking for easy signup options and fast payout casinos, even the way people pay, let alone the way they play, is constantly changing. Let’s take a look at some of the many ways in which casino payment methods are changing and, potentially, getting better this year. 

RTP speeds up withdrawals

When you gamble at an online casino, you can deposit your money relatively quickly. The money moves from your bank or card account to your casino wallet in seconds. If and when you win, though, it can be a different story. Something that has long been a bugbear for internet gamblers is just how long it takes for winning players to get their money. It is always nice to come out on top, but when you might have to wait for as long as five working days before you can spend your winnings, it rather puts a dampener on things. 

Now, though, a growing number of betting websites are helping solve that problem. In America, for instance, the rise in Real Time Payments (RTP) means that successful gamblers can get their money from their online casino wallet to their bank or card within a matter of minutes. And let’s not forget the growing popularity of crypto casinos, either. These sites have made fast payouts a key selling point for some time now. It now looks like the world of fiat money gambling is catching up. 

Mobile security helps gamblers

For quite a while now, people have been as likely, if not more likely, to gamble on online casinos using their mobile phone rather than their computer. This means that improvements to mobiles can benefit gamblers. For instance, the growth of biometric security, such as thumbprints, facial recognition, and even voice identification, means that casino customers can deposit quickly and securely. It also means that, at least in theory, people aren’t going to use your credit or debit card details to place your money in their account. This also means that online casinos can take quite a bit of pride in keeping people’s money safe, which leads to people feeling more comfortable playing with them. 

New payment methods replace old ones

One thing that is changing when it comes to how casinos accept deposits is that credit cards may not be as well accepted as they once were. With governments across the United States, as well as ones in countries such as the UK and Germany, starting to get concerned about gambling debt, more and more sites are starting to stop accepting credit cards. 

That said, online casinos aren’t exactly limiting their payment options. Debit cards have always been a more popular method for online gambling in the UK, which has one of the largest online betting markets in the world, and now American sites are starting to follow the British example. Also, prepaid cards are beginning to make an impact, while instant bank transfers are becoming more popular with both sites and their customers. 

Crypto casino regulation could create customers

We mentioned how cryptocurrency casinos are fast becoming a crucial part of online gaming earlier, and, if we are going to be honest, it doesn’t look like they are going away at any point soon. One thing that might put some people off blockchain-based gaming is a lack of licensing and regulation, but that’s all changing. 

For instance, Maltese authorities have changed the country’s laws to introduce mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, fiat reserves to protect customers from crypto's notorious volatility, and blockchain audits to prove security. 

Meanwhile, in the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, the passing of a National Gambling Ordinance and the setting up of the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) mean that every casino registered on the island must have an individual license, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, have responsible gaming standards, and list who is operating what transparently. 

While some crypto traditionalists might shudder at the thought of crypto casinos being subject to KYC checks, Curaçao’s crypto casinos made $80 billion last year, so they have to be doing something right. Either way, with crypto casinos coming into the mainstream, we could see more casinos having both crypto and fiat payments. 

Geolocation makes knowing how to pay easier

With the United States being, well, 50 different, but united, states, what payment methods can be accepted in which jurisdiction can be confusing, especially when it comes to depositing and withdrawing into an online casino. Things are changing, however, as geolocation services become increasingly popular. Let’s suppose that Payment Method A is accepted in Pennsylvania, but not in Michigan, while Payment Method B is legal in Michigan but not in Pennsylvania. When it comes to making a deposit or a withdrawal, a Pennsylvanian customer will see Payment Method A, while the Michigan resident will see Payment Method B. It’s a simple change, but it makes things easier for customers and helps make online casinos accessible to more people in different places. 

By GamesAndCasino