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SUMMARY:Future of payments for US daily fantasy sports and sports betting
DESCRIPTION:Fantasy sports-related businesses are booming – accelerated by the Supreme court reversal of the federal ban on sport betting in 2018. According to IBISWorld research the fantasy sports market will grow from $19.9bn in 2020 to $47.9bn by 2028\, driven by increased smartphone availability\, technological advancements and further developments in analytics\, gamification and team customisation.  \nTo date\, the biggest market is the United States\, accounting for over 50% of global revenue- followed by the UK and Sweden.   \nJoin this webinar to explore:    \n\nThe regulatory landscape of daily fantasy sports (DFS) and real-money sports betting in the US and what challenges operators face in terms of payments.  \nThe varying payment preferences of DFS and sports bettors\, including different player segments like casual players and VIPS and how these preferences impact customer acquisition\, retention\, and overall growth. \nHow operators approach payment security to ensure a seamless experience for their players\, including strategies to safeguard sensitive financial information\, prevent fraud and foster trust between operators and players. \nThe potential of future technological developments in payment solutions for the sports betting industry and its impact on the customer experience.  \n\n  \nAgenda: \n14:00 Welcome remarks    \n14:10 Panel Discussion with Live Q&A   \n14:55 Closing remarks  \n15:00 Finish  \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/future-of-payments-for-us-daily-fantasy-sports-and-sports-betting/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Payments Association Payments 101 - Online Training Course January 2024
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course covers the fundamentals of the card payments ecosystems. \nThe first day covers the mechanics of card payments\, introducing ecosystem actors and mechanisms (e.g. authorisation\, clearing and settlement)\, as well as the structure of cards and transactions. It will also give a worldwide overview of the markets and trends in different sectors and geographies\, with a good sprinkling of PSD” to put regulations in context. \nThe second day will cover the fundamentals of card payment economics\, the various channels and introduces concepts such as MSC and interchange\, as well as explaining the value distribution across all ecosystem actors. \n  \nCourse Content: \nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARD PAYMENTS – Part 1 \n\nCard Payments Overview\nWho are the Actors?\nAuthorisation\, Clearing & Settlement\nException Processing: Retrieval\, Refund & Chargeback\nWhat’s in a card transaction?\nCard Structure\nPayment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARD PAYMENTS – Part 2 \n\nEcosystem costs\nPayment Cards Value Chain\nMerchant Models & Contract Types\nThe Payment Card Channels\nMarket trends\nCharges & fees\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE NON-CARD PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM \n\nACH Payments Overview\nOpen Banking\nAlternative Payments\nFintech\, Consumer Behaviours & New Technology\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE REGULATIONS IN THE PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM \n\nFinancial Services Regulations\nSecurity & Privacy Regulations\n\n  \nThis course is CPD accredited. In order to receive full accreditation for the course\, you must attend the full course. Please contact Cristina Gaitens at cristina.gaitens@thepaymentsassociation.org for any queries on receiving your certificate.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/the-payments-association-payments-101-online-training-course-january-2024/
CATEGORIES:Payments 101
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