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The days of tossing gambling deposits onto a credit card and hoping tomorrow’s paycheck figures it out may finally be coming to an end.
Caesars Entertainment officially stopped accepting credit cards across its U.S. online platforms on April 14, making it the latest major operator to walk away from borrowed money in online betting.
New Rules of iGaming Deposits
You can still use your debit card because that is money you actually have in your pocket, but the credit card option has been scrubbed from the menu at
- Caesars Sportsbook
- Caesars Palace Online Casino
- Horseshoe Casino, Caesars Racebook
- World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online
- William Hill Sportsbook
This means no more betting on the Sunday night game using money you haven’t technically earned yet.
If this feels familiar, that is because the rest of the industry has already ghosted credit cards.
DraftKings removed credit card deposits nationwide back in August 2025. FanDuel followed in March 2026. BetMGM began phasing them out shortly after, while bet365 fully ended credit card deposits across the United States in April.
Some operators never allowed credit cards in the first place. Fanatics Betting and Gaming simply skipped the entire experiment altogether.
In places like Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Virginia, regulators actually made the decision for them by banning credit cards entirely.
Gambling companies are slowly deciding that letting players bet with borrowed money may not be the look they want anymore. Plus, regulators were already standing outside the casino door tapping their watches.
Why Operators Are Suddenly Pulling the Plug on Credit Card Deposits
There are a few reasons behind this development, and none of them are accidental.
The first is responsible gambling pressure.
Credit cards are a headache for everyone involved. Banks often treat these deposits as cash advances, which means you get hit with nasty fees and interest rates that start ticking immediately.
Operators are saying they want your patronage, but they would prefer that you weren’t paying 30% interest to a bank just to place a wager on a basketball team.
Where is iGaming Depositing Heading?
So what does this mean for the future of your betting apps? Expect a lot more “frictionless” payment options that are not tied to a credit line.
We are talking about an increase in ACH transfers, PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay. The goal is to make it as easy as possible to move your actual cash without the middleman of a credit card company taking a piece.
According to a Caesars spokesperson, this decision came after thorough scrutiny.
“This change follows months of independent review and careful evaluation that began last fall, during which we closely assessed our deposit processes and customer preferences. By streamlining our payment options, we are simplifying the deposit experience, improving operational efficiency and reinforcing our commitment to delivering a seamless, customer-first digital experience.”
