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Reducing Fraud and Chargebacks in iGaming with Bitcoin Payments

Reducing Fraud and Chargebacks in iGaming with Bitcoin Payments

Fraud and chargebacks cost iGaming operators over $2+ billion per year, largely due to reversible payment rails like ACH and credit cards. Bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network eliminate reversals, reduce fraud vectors, and enable instant, programmable payouts that protect margins and improve player experience.

By Bobby ShellNovember 24, 2025
The US iGaming Profit Unlock: The Court Just Freed You From the App Store Tax

The US iGaming Profit Unlock: The Court Just Freed You From the App Store Tax

The two-sentence summary, made punchy and concise: The US court injunction instantly frees iGaming operators from the 15-30% Google Play commission, creating a decade's worth of margin expansion. CEOs must urgently adopt Voltage's Lightning Network to replace high-cost fees with near-zero, zero-fraud, sub-second payments, turning lost revenue into decisive player loyalty and competitive advantage.

By Bobby ShellOctober 30, 2025
Voltage Payments on Mainnet: Credit Backed Lightning Payments Are Live

Voltage Payments on Mainnet: Credit Backed Lightning Payments Are Live

Voltage Payments is now live on mainnet, and eliminates the need for businesses to pre-fund or manage their own Lightning Network liquidity by offering a credit-based model that enables instant Bitcoin transactions. Companies can now move money at internet speed, settling in USD or BTC later, freeing up capital, reducing operational overhead, and accelerating product launches through a simple API-driven payments platform.

By Bobby ShellOctober 9, 2025
What PSPs Need to Know to Compete in a Real-Time World

What PSPs Need to Know to Compete in a Real-Time World

Payment providers face mounting pressure to offer faster, cheaper, and more global solutions. This article explains why the Lightning Network is the key to unlocking real-time payments, lower fees, and a strategic edge — without the Bitcoin volatility.

By Bobby ShellJune 18, 2025
The Rise of Stablecoins: Global Demand and How Bitcoin and the Lightning Network Could Be the Future

The Rise of Stablecoins: Global Demand and How Bitcoin and the Lightning Network Could Be the Future

Today I break down why Stablecoins on the Lightning Network solve most of Stablecoins issues today. Decentralized networks with an appropriate incentive structure and the only decentralized blockchain (Bitcoin) win.

By Bobby ShellSeptember 3, 2024
Introducing Flow 2.0: A New LSP Focused on Just-In-Time Liquidity

Introducing Flow 2.0: A New LSP Focused on Just-In-Time Liquidity

By Graham KrizekFebruary 22, 2023
4 Real Use Cases for Lightning Network

4 Real Use Cases for Lightning Network

By Nate GDecember 14, 2022
What is Lightning Network Capacity

What is Lightning Network Capacity

By Bobby ShellNovember 15, 2022
Bitcoin for Gun Shops

Bitcoin for Gun Shops

By Nate GOctober 10, 2022
Running a successful Bitcoin business w/ Scott Sibley of SHAmory

Running a successful Bitcoin business w/ Scott Sibley of SHAmory

By Bobby ShellSeptember 9, 2022
Copywritten Music Will Love the Lightning Network

Copywritten Music Will Love the Lightning Network

By Bobby ShellJuly 1, 2022
BTCPay Server x Voltage: Become a Bitcoin Merchant

BTCPay Server x Voltage: Become a Bitcoin Merchant

By Bobby ShellApril 18, 2022
Visa, Mastercard raise fees, Lightning Network keeps fees low

Visa, Mastercard raise fees, Lightning Network keeps fees low

By Bobby ShellMarch 8, 2022
How to start Bitcoin Crowdfunding

How to start Bitcoin Crowdfunding

By Bobby ShellFebruary 12, 2022
How to Accept Bitcoin as a Small Business

How to Accept Bitcoin as a Small Business

By Nate GFebruary 10, 2022
How to Accept Bitcoin and Lightning Network Payments

How to Accept Bitcoin and Lightning Network Payments

By Bobby ShellDecember 20, 2021
Bitwage x Voltage - First salary payments on Lightning

Bitwage x Voltage - First salary payments on Lightning

By Bobby ShellDecember 3, 2021
Amazon Customers Blocked from Using Visa. Hello Lightning!

Amazon Customers Blocked from Using Visa. Hello Lightning!

By Bobby ShellNovember 17, 2021
How to accept Bitcoin Payments on Shopify

How to accept Bitcoin Payments on Shopify

By Bobby ShellOctober 10, 2021
The Bitcoin Lightning Networks Impact on the Future of Payments

The Bitcoin Lightning Networks Impact on the Future of Payments

By Bobby ShellSeptember 13, 2021
Accepting Bitcoin Payments on Your Website

Accepting Bitcoin Payments on Your Website

By Bobby ShellSeptember 9, 2021
Start accepting Bitcoin today: BTCPay and its many use cases

Start accepting Bitcoin today: BTCPay and its many use cases

By Graham KrizekApril 12, 2021
BTCPay Server comes to Voltage

BTCPay Server comes to Voltage

By Graham KrizekMarch 2, 2021