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The Most Popular Payment Methods in Modern Online Casinos
Thanks to a steady rise in the number of Canadian online casino players, gaming platforms are constantly introducing new and even more convenient ways for gamblers to deposit and withdraw funds. In fact, it’s not only the game selection that can make or break a casino but also the payment methods available. The days of waiting at the ATM, making a bank wire, eCheck transfer or using any other traditional payments are long gone thanks to modern mobile device technology. With this in mind, let’s take a look at each popular payment method to move funds in and out of your casino account.
Credit Cards
When it comes to payment methods offering sheer convenience, credit cards are a hard act to beat. They are simple to use, and deposits are instant, allowing players to begin gambling at once. Also, the number of reliable online gambling sites that accept credit cards is enormous. Whether you’re a fan of Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover cards, input the card number on the banking page of any Canadian-facing casino and claim the welcome or deposit bonus.
Even if your deposit funds are for immediate use, withdrawals with the same card might require five business days to clear. One thing you should be wary of is that many credit card transactions carry fees. It’s possible the casino will charge you 1 – 3% for online deposits. This could be in addition to any fee the card provider might ask for. Also, although a credit card might be accepted for deposits, check if credit card withdrawals are allowed.
Skrill
Skrill is an e-wallet for online payments and is good for deposits and withdrawals from top Canadian online casinos. Similarly to Pay by Phone Bill, it acts like a secure payment intermediary for the casino and your preferred payment method, be it credit or debit cards or bank account. Once you’ve linked these to the new Skrill account, enter the banking section of the Canadian online casino, fund your account, and start to play.
Be aware that while deposits are instant, withdrawals require patience. There’s a waiting period of around 2 – 24 hours to allow requests to be processed, followed by up to a 5 business day wait for the funds to hit your bank. Skrill may be convenient, but it’s certainly not cheap. Individual withdrawals, irrespective of how big or small, carry a fixed CAD$5.50 fee. Worse, Skrill doesn’t support the Canadian dollar, meaning an added fee for currency conversion to USD. Also, be aware that there are online casinos that exclude Skrill payments from their welcome bonus promotions.
eCheck
An eCheck is similar to old-fashioned paper checks. On lots of Canadian casino sites, you’ll notice this option referred to by a number of different names, including ETF, ACH Payments, ACH Transfers, and Direct Debits. For example, you’ll find eCheck listed on LeafletCasino as a reliable casino payment method. To make use of it, you’ll need a checking account with your bank. Due to the transactions being solely between the player and the casino’s bank and executed using the most up-to-date encoding technology, eCheck online casinos are incredibly safe and secure.
Unfortunately, eCheck platforms are slow. There’s a 24 – 48 hrs verification process, with a further 3 – 6 business days to wait for funds to finally be transferred. Another disadvantage of eCheck casinos is that they often require a sizable chunk of personal information.
Interac e-transfer
Unlike eCheck, for many Canadian players, Interac is a favourite go-to option for funding online gambling accounts. Though technically an e-wallet, Interac behaves like a debit card in that players from Canada can only transfer the available funds in their bank to a casino account. The platform is exclusively open to Canadian citizens who have a Canadian bank account. Honestly, it’s fast, effortless, and safe. Deposits are done in seconds, with withdrawals taking less than 24 hours. Even better, there are minimal fees, with free deposits. Still, some online casinos might demand a flat fee of CAD$1 for every withdrawal.
As for safety and security, Interac functions with over 250 banks and credit unions throughout Canada. The company’s confidence in its security measures is so strong that they offer a “zero-liability” policy whereby Inerac will reimburse money lost to fraud.
Neteller
The UK global payment company Paysafe Group owns both Neteller and Skrill. Neteller is one of the world’s most popular e-wallets, but it’s off-limits for Canadian online casino gamblers. Because countless Canadian players gamble at offshore casinos, and these can’t be regulated in Canada, this means the Neteller can’t be used for unregulated transactions. Players can use Neteller for online purchases in Canada and for managing finances, but they can’t fund casino accounts with it. This is unfortunate as there exist many reasons why Neteller would be a perfect choice for all Canuck casino players.
To start with, it’s virtually anonymous, as information about the actual casino used doesn’t appear on gamblers’ banking statements. Also, zero confidential banking details are shared with the casino. Furthermore, the payment platform uses 128-bit encryption to ensure transactions are hidden from third parties. We suggest you try either Pay by Phone payments or eChecks for equally secure transactions.
Paysafecard
All Canadian players are able to utilise the prepaid online payment platform Paysafecard. In fact, one of its best features means that no banking details or Visa and MasterCard information are required to create an account. The card itself has a couple of variations. First, there’s the “Paysafecard” which is a 16-digit code PIN number that can be used for online purchases. Next, there’s “My Paysafecard” which acts as an online account that you can add PINs to. In order to make a payment online, simply enter the username and the password. Having additional PINs gives you the opportunity to make larger payments straight to your online account.
Keep in mind that, unlike a few other banking options like Pay by Phone, Paysafecard carries a number of fees and spending limits. First off, there’s a maintenance fee of CAD$2.50 per month. Furthermore, Paysafecard has purchase and currency conversion fees. As for limits, the maximum single transaction amount is CAD$400. Also, you keep a maximum of CAD$3,500 in a single account.
Pay by Phone Bill
Better known as companies like Payforit and Boku, as the name suggests, Pay by Phone casino websites allows online casino players in Canada to fund their accounts directly using their monthly mobile phone bill. If you’re on a Pay-As-You-Go mobile plan playing at casinos that accept pay by phone bill for online gambling casino payments, the funds are withdrawn instantly. Regular mobile users will see the deposit charge against the monthly phone bill. In either case, make sure you have enough funds in your bank account to cover casino spending.
The whole process is quick and easy, with the deposit carried out via pay by mobile or SMS. Simply state the sum you wish to deposit, enter your phone number, and you’re good to go. As you can’t add money to a phone bill using mobile devices, you can’t use this method to cash out from Pay by Phone casinos.
Conclusion
Before jumping on the first payment option you come across, we suggest you do some research. Though many of these present themselves with promises of making the whole online casino deposit and withdrawal process faster and more easy-going, some are better suited to you than others. Much will depend on playing style, individual circumstances, and budgetary concerns, as well as the casino games you most enjoy. For instance, some might find eCheck or Pay by Phone Bill easier than more current solutions like eWallets. Nevertheless, be aware of deposit and withdrawal limits, the inclusion of extra fees, the level of security, and transaction speed.
All Canadian online casinos make it painless for new players to sign up and deposit funds into their accounts. However, don’t assume all payment options allow you to claim the casino’s bonuses. Once the time arrives to choose a payment method, it’s better to hedge your bets and go for a casino with as many banking options as possible.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Also confirmed were the hosts for the 2030 World Cup, which was awarded to six countries and will take place across three continents to celebrate 100 years of the tournament.
Saudi Arabia was the sole bidder for the 2034 competition. Its host status was confirmed on Wednesday after an online meeting of the 211 members of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
The members confirmed the unchallenged bids by acclamation – simply clapping during the virtual meeting led by FIFA president, Mr Gianni Infantino.
As well as the World Cup, Saudi Arabia is hosting football’s 2027 Asian Cup, the 2029 Asian Winter Games and the 2034 Asian Games. It also has long-term ambitions to host more major events, including the Women’s World Cup.
The 2030 tournament will be led by co-hosts Spain and Portugal in Europe, and Morocco in North Africa. Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina will each hold an opening match to mark 100 years since the first World Cup took place in Uruguay in 1930, a tournament that the South American nation won.
The next World Cup in 2026 will be co-hosted by three proximal nations in North America— the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Saudi Arabia first published its bid for the World Cup back in August 2024 after FIFA controversially fast-tracked the process for hosting the tournaments in 2030 and 2034.
The bid for the 2034 tournament has led to criticism from activist groups, who argue that Saudi laws will not protect workers overseas.
Some of the issues echoed that of the 2022 tournament held in Qatar.
The tournament will require the construction of eight new stadiums, for a total of 15 hosting venues, plus the addition of 175,000 hotel rooms, which will rely heavily on migrant labour.
Critics of FIFA also insist a Saudi-based World Cup risks a repeat of the rights abuses seen during a decade of similar preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA previously praised the Saudi bid in an in-house evaluation, noting that the 48-team, 104-game tournament offers “significant opportunities for positive human rights impact”.
However, it added that Saudi Arabia must invest “significant effort and time” to comply with international standards.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Leading sports radio station in Nigeria, Brila FM, owned by a veteran sports journalist, Mr Larry Izamoje, has suspended its operations in Abuja and Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
The broadcast stations in these two prominent cities of the country are currently not on air as a result of the directive of Mr Izamoje.
He took the action after uncovering fraudulent activities by employees of the company.
It was alleged that Brila FM’s Head of the Port Harcourt branch, Mr Sam Victor Mpong Akakan, has not been remitting funds to the company’s account.
In a statement made available to Business Post, it was stated that Mr Akakan has been arrested by the police in connection with the issue alongside the organisation’s former Chief Accountant, Mr Ekerete Sunday.
Mr Akakan was accused of opening a company, Bricast Communications, only two months after Brila FM Port Harcourt began operations with him as the Head of Station.
It was claimed that he took the first three letters of Brila and the word ‘CAST’ from ‘BroadCASTing’ to register his business name, which he allegedly used to issue invoices meant for Brila FM.
It was said that in connivance with others, Mr Akakan issued several Bricast Communications invoices with Bricast account details to several Brila FM clients instead of the company’s invoice bearing Brila Broadcasting Services Ltd for the diversion of payments for adverts and sponsored programmes aired on Brila FM stations in Abuja and Port Harcourt particularly.
He is also being investigated for forging certificates of broadcasts of Brila FM, tendering the same to clients using his Bricast invoices and getting payments into his Bricast account from such activities.
Mr Akakan was said to have presented himself on several occasions to unsuspecting clients including churches as Brila FM’s marketer and once convinced to do business on Brila FM gave them Bricast invoices for payments to his company (Bricast) repeatedly.
It was claimed that a fraud case involving over N200 million led to the temporary suspension of the Abuja and Port Harcourt branches.
By Dipo Olowookere
An analysis has shown that an Ivorian footballer, Wilfried Zaha, is the most handsome African sportsperson in 2024.
Zaha, who opted to play for Cote d’Ivoire after the Three Lions of England snubbed by him, currently plies his trade in Turkey for Galatasaray.
He moved to Turkey from England, where he played for Crystal Palace, and was one of the stars of the football outfit.
In research conducted by Bettors, Zaha topped the list as the most attractive African male athlete of 2024, closely followed by Odion Ighalo, a former Nigerian striker, and Akani Simbine, a South African sprinter.
The Most Handsome African Athletes of 2024 rankings used the golden ratio as a benchmark for facial attractiveness.
This study carefully analysed high-quality images of athletes from various sports, offering a fresh perspective on their aesthetic appeal.
The methodology involved selecting three high-quality images per athlete, sourced from official sports archives, media outlets, and verified athlete profiles, ensuring accuracy and clarity, according to the results of the research made available to Business Post.
Fourth on the list is Alex Iwobi of Nigeria, who plays for Fulham FC in England, and a Tanzanian footballer with Greece’s PAOK, Ally Samatta, is the fifth Most Handsome Athlete in Africa.
Ghana and Arsenal’s midfielder, Thomas Partey, is sixth, Senegalese Kalidou Koulibaly is seventh, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Garbon is eight, Ivorian Cheick Sallah-Cisse is ninth and Senegalese Reug Reug is number 10 on the list.
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