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Yaspa receives $12m investment led by Discerning Capital to fuel US expansion

Open Banking fintech incorporates US entity based in Atlanta
Yaspa, a hyper-growth London fintech, has received investment in a funding round led by Discerning Capital to fuel its expansion in the United States.
Yaspa is an award-winning fintech providing instant payment and identity services, using open banking technology and AI to help regulated businesses elevate customer intelligence – and cashflow – via its proprietary real-time payments solution, Intelligent Payments.
Along with participation from Metavallon and TechStars Ventures, Discerning Capital is investing $12m (£9m) as it believes Yaspa’s payments process will disrupt the gambling payments ecosystem while adding native player protections.
Yaspa is headquartered in London and it processes payments across a growing number of markets including Europe. It has also recently incorporated a US entity, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
The United States’ open banking market is projected to witness a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 7.08 billion in 2023 to USD 35.79 billion in 2031, according to a 2024 Markets and Data industry report.
Discerning Capital invests in companies that operate at the intersection of online gambling, sports, media, and technology. It focuses on businesses that have proven their model works and need scale capital to further their success. While Yaspa is in hyper-growth mode in its existing markets, Discerning Capital believes that account-to-account (A2A) payments has global appeal for regulated gambling operators, given it is cheaper, reduces chargebacks and allows for seamless integration of player protections.
Yaspa is led by CEO James Neville, who co-founded the company in 2017 after having previously served as a CTO at Worldpay.
He said: “This significant investment marks a major milestone for Yaspa. It enables us to take our proven technology into a new market at pace – hiring a local team, building strategic partnerships and adapting our platform to meet the specific needs of operators.
“We’re looking forward to supporting businesses that want to lead on compliance, player safety and user experience as the market matures.”
David Williams, Partner at Discerning Capital, who will be joining the Yaspa board following the transaction said: “We are excited to be partnering with Yaspa to help them expand deeper into regulated gambling.
“The high-risk nature of gambling payments makes it an area in need of innovation and we believe Yaspa addresses two of the biggest issues: chargebacks and player protections. We believe that any operator who evaluates Yaspa’s A2A product versus their existing payments provider will end up adding Yaspa.”
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CT Gaming Installs NEXT Slot Cabinets at Masaris Piura Gaming Venue

CT Gaming has installed NEXT slot cabinets at the Masaris Piura gaming venue, operated by Holding Masaris. Located in the vibrant city of Piura, this latest project marks another significant step in CT Gaming’s expansion across key regions in Latin America.
The installation showcases CT Gaming’s top-performing combination of advanced hardware and engaging content. The sleek NEXT cabinets are equipped with the bestselling multigame Diamond King 3, delivering an exceptional player experience through immersive gameplay аnd contemporary graphics.
“We are proud to see our partnership with Holding Masaris continue to grow with this new installation in Piura. Masaris Piura is a landmark venue in the region, and we are excited to bring our premium gaming solutions to its players,” said Georgi Koprinarov, General Manager for Latin America at CT Gaming.
The Diamond King 3 multigame pack features 50 exciting titles, including the legendary Mega Jack Trio — Aztec Gold, Slot-O-Pol Deluxe, and Champagne Party — combining nostalgic appeal with enhanced graphics and bonus features. The combination ensures high entertainment value and strong performance for operators.
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MC Games Announces Ombudsman Channel for User Questions

MC Games has officially announced its exclusive ombudsman channel. The space arises to listen carefully to the opinions, suggestions, doubts and possible complaints of the platform’s users, ensuring direct dialogue and continuous improvement of the services offered.
Thinking about every detail so as not to leave any player with an unsolved problem, MC Games offers several steps to help players: First, the bettor finds a team with humanized support, 24 hours a day, in the chat. If the problem is still not resolved, the gaming platform offers the Ombudsman Channel to answer major questions, which are beyond the basic guidelines on how to withdraw, make a deposit or other such issues.
In a simple and intuitive way, the user is faced with the “Report on the Web” button on the site, directing him to the Customer Service Center. There, he will be able to answer questions, with the requested information, ensuring that his service happens quickly, safely, and efficiently.
The same space also works for those who want to share compliments, report the browsing experience on the platform and even send suggestions, so that the MC Games team can increasingly improve the experience of its audience, offering the most innovative in the market.
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IBN Initiates Coverage of SEGG Media Corporation

SEGG Media Corporation, a leading technology company transforming the global intersection of sports, entertainment, and gaming, has selected IBN, a multifaceted financial news and publishing company serving private and public entities, to spearhead its corporate communications efforts.
SEGG Media aims to deliver immersive, real-time experiences through next-generation technology that redefines how audiences interact with their favorite content and communities. Following a full-scale corporate transformation and rebrand, the company now operates across three high-growth verticals: Sports.com, Entertainment, and Lottery.com.
Sports.com serves as a global hub for sports content with a focus on soccer, sim racing, motorsports, and athlete-led media, with the upcoming Sports.com Super App poised to evolve fan engagement by integrating streaming, e-commerce, fantasy gaming, and sports news. The Entertainment division builds on AI-powered live events and direct-to-fan platforms, while Lottery.com delivers compliant, ethical gaming solutions including iGaming and charitable lottery access to global audiences.
With a $100 million financing facility and strategic acquisitions underway, including proposed deals with GXR World and DotCom Ventures, SEGG Media is executing a multi-vertical expansion strategy designed to unify fragmented fan experiences across live content, gaming, and digital commerce.
As part of the client-partner relationship, IBN will leverage its investor-focused distribution network, which includes over 5000 key syndication outlets, various newsletters, social media channels, and wire services via InvestorWire, along with blogs and other outreach tools, to generate greater awareness for SEGG Media.
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