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Yaspa Joins EGBA As Newest Associate Member

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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and Yaspa, an award-winning fintech, are pleased to announce Yaspa has joined the association as its newest associate member. The partnership reinforces both Yaspa and EGBA’s commitment to promoting secure, efficient, and innovative payment solutions within Europe’s online gambling sector.

As the representative body for Europe’s leading online gambling companies, EGBA promotes innovation in all areas of the sector, including payments. As an associate member of EGBA, Yaspa will contribute its expertise in open banking payments and customer verification to support EGBA’s mission of promoting high industry standards and help shape the association’s knowledge and approach to the evolving payments landscape.

Yaspa’s platform connects identity and money using open banking technology and AI to deliver Intelligent Payments: real-time bank payments (Pay by Bank) combined with verified customer insights. Created specifically to address the challenge of safer gambling, Yaspa’s Intelligent Payments enable operators to identify vulnerable players, stop bonus abuse, and manage affordability checks and lifetime value in a seamless, real-time process. Players benefit from a quick and easy payment process, while operators can tailor risk and lifecycle management to each individual profile, in real time.

Commenting on the membership, Yaspa’s CEO, James Neville, said, “We’re delighted to join EGBA as an associate member and to collaborate with some of the most forward-thinking companies in Europe’s online gambling sector. At Yaspa, we’re committed to driving payment innovation that enhances security, trust, and user experience for operators and their customers. We look forward to working closely with EGBA and its members to help shape the future of secure and seamless payments.”

Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA, welcomed Yaspa to the association, stating, “We’re pleased to welcome Yaspa as an associate member and look forward to collaborating with their team. Their expertise in open banking payments and verification will be extremely valuable as we continue our efforts to raise industry standards and promote an online gambling environment that is safe, secure, and trusted by customers. By expanding our membership to include innovative fintech companies like Yaspa, we aim to better unite the broader industry’s voice and encourage technological solutions across all aspects of the sector.”

 

Source: EGBA

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Just Slots Taps BlueOcean Gaming in Deal to Amplify Global Distribution Network

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Just Slots, an iGaming developer from Malta, reveals a new collaboration with BlueOcean Gaming, introducing its complete collection of premium slot games to BlueOcean’s GameHub aggregation system. This partnership broadens Just Slots’ distribution network and simplifies the process for operators to implement and display Just Slots’ games.

This collaboration provides Just Slots with instant access to BlueOcean Gaming’s extensive and established network of worldwide operators, greatly expediting its market entry strategy. BlueOcean Gaming, on the other hand, incorporates a new and commercially oriented supplier into its already strong portfolio, enhancing its offerings with compelling, data-informed content designed for contemporary players.

Operators collaborating with BlueOcean Gaming can now launch Just Slots games without any technical setup, due to existing integrations. Participants will gain from having access to a thrilling new selection of high-volatility slot games aimed at providing both enjoyment and worth.

This collaboration highlights the significance of rapidity, scalability, and strategic coherence in the current competitive iGaming landscape. With growing competition, partnerships such as this provide a model for how contemporary studios and aggregators can join forces to deliver cutting-edge content to the market more swiftly, benefiting players, operators, and the wider ecosystem together.

Since its launch in 2023, Just Slots has introduced seven games and is developing a robust lineup of titles for the upcoming year. The BlueOcean Gaming alliance is merely one of many market entry partnerships planned, as Just Slots accelerates its growth significantly. Players and operators can anticipate numerous additional integrations launching soon, which will ensure Just Slots’ games are accessible across a wide variety of regulated platforms and markets.

Nick Formosa, Head of Client Strategy at Just Slots, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with BlueOcean Gaming and bring Just Slots content to a broader audience. Their strong platform presence and seamless integration process have made this a key milestone in our go-to-market expansion. As we continue rolling out our roadmap, partnerships like this are instrumental in unlocking new opportunities for further growth.”

George Wadsworth, Business Development Director at Blue Ocean Gaming, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Just Slots to our GameHub platform. Their unique combination of engineering excellence and creative flair adds great value for our clients. With a sharp focus on usability, speed to market, and engaging gameplay, Just Slots perfectly complements the GameHub vision of providing fresh and creative content to operators around the globe.”

This partnership signifies another significant milestone in Just Slots’ development, underscoring its dedication to providing cutting-edge, player-centric content to operators globally.

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Paysafe Partners with Spreedly to Boost Payments Infrastructure

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Worldwide payment orchestration platform chooses Paysafe as its latest acquirer for internet merchants.

Paysafe, a prominent payments platform, has today revealed a strategic collaboration with Spreedly, a top global open payments platform. Through the partnership, Spreedly’s worldwide payments orchestration platform has included Paysafe as an acquirer to handle credit and debit card transactions for online retailers focused on Europe, North America, and other international markets.

Spreedly’s Open Payment Platform, featuring connections to over 140 payment gateways and more than 40 distinct payment methods, now incorporates the Paysafe Gateway, enabling smooth processing of online card payments for merchants and their clients, with every transaction finalized in mere seconds. Spreedly will gain from Paysafe’s three decades of experience assisting forex and financial trading brokers with online payments, along with the company’s extensive knowledge in various sectors, such as iGaming, eCommerce, financial services, travel, and hospitality.

The collaboration is currently operational, with Paysafe handling card transactions for numerous online trading brokers and financial services firms through Spreedly’s Open Payment Platform. More merchants are nearing onboarding under the agreement, with these and several others anticipated to launch by the end of 2026.

The initial stage of the Spreedly partnership mainly emphasizes Paysafe’s function as a card payment acquirer, but merchants will also have the opportunity to incorporate the company’s range of alternative payment options. This comprises Paysafe’s premier digital wallets Skrill and Neteller, along with PaysafeCard, a prepaid method for users who favor online cash transactions.

Rob Gatto, Chief Revenue Officer at Paysafe, said: “We’re excited to partner with Spreedly, which is a major player in the payment orchestration space, with well over a decade’s experience. With the Paysafe Gateway a trusted solution for card payments among forex and financial trading brokers and a wide range of other industries, we look forward to strengthening Spreedly’s Open Payment Platform and streamlining payments for its merchant users and their customers.”

Michael Rokos, Partner Strategy Director at Spreedly, commented: “At Spreedly, we believe open payments drive better outcomes for merchants. Bringing Paysafe onto our Open Payments Platform expands optionality for our customers and reinforces our mission to provide a flexible, future-ready infrastructure for global commerce.”

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).

This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity.

Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the state collected roughly $6.6 million in privilege fees during December, contributing to Arizona’s continued revenue from regulated event wagering. Since launching legal sports betting in 2021, bettors in the state have wagered more than $31 billion, generating over $165 million in privilege fees to date.

For the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated about $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from sports betting and $774,167 from fantasy sports activity.

Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, noted that the December figures conclude the 2025 calendar year, during which Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $9 billion on sports and events, further demonstrating the size and scale of the state’s regulated betting market.

The Department’s monthly reports detail wagering and fantasy sports revenue figures from licensed operators, offering transparency into the evolving sports betting landscape in Arizona.

Disclaimer: December figures are self-reported by operators and may be adjusted after audit.

Full report available at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports

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