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Online casinos and slots are growing in popularity due to social isolation

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If the online gaming and betting industry was consolidating its expansion before the arrival of COVID-19, social isolation has finished pushing online casinos as the prevailing leisure trend. Without risks, without moving from home and with a range of possibilities, both fans and new users always find a new proposal to tempt luck.

The main operators take advantage of this increase in demand to launch new and seductive promotions such as good casino bonuses and free spins without a deposit, which are the best way to start entering the world of Internet gambling houses and successfully attract thousands of new users every day.

 

Advantages of online casinos and free spins

Firstly, it is a legal gaming option that can be played from home, using the computer or mobile applications.

But also, thanks to the free runs, it is possible to get the most out of the money invested without additional costs. Basically, the user increases the profits by reducing the risk since, with the same money, he or she has a better chance of winning.

As if that wasn’t enough, there are additional rewards that can come along with these free spins, for which you need to have a good search criteria and choose the best online casino offer or promotion.

 

To take into account

All users, especially new ones, should be aware that there may be some ambiguity in some sports betting bonuses, as they are not always free spins without a deposit. You should also be aware that the time frames for these promotions are often short and therefore you may not always be able to take full advantage. Finally, it is sometimes necessary to make a very high profit or to bet a large amount to withdraw what has been achieved with the free spins.

So how do you know which option is reliable? There are online comparators that select the best current online casino promotions and gather them so that new users can get informed about each one in detail.

This kind of sites gather the best online casinos at the moment, based on the promotion they announce and on the users’ rating. It makes a selection in which it informs the free-spins, which are the requirements to obtain them, in which game they can be used, how the bonus package is composed and the average rating of the sports betting according to its users. This information is essential for responsible and reliable gambling.

However, it is always necessary to read the “small print” of each online casino and make sure that it has the certifications approved by the General Directorate of Gaming, which are usually found at the bottom of the websites.

 

How to get free spins and win with them

There are some tips and tricks to get free spins at major online casinos. Free spins have a higher probability of winning if certain guidelines are followed.

The first thing to do is to check in detail the promotion section of the portal and read the conditions in detail. Then, you can access the trial mode of the promoted slot machine, to check if you like it and if you understand the operation.  It is likely that by accessing the test mode, the casino will inform the specific promotion for that game.

Another tip is to frequently visit online casino comparators, which we talked about earlier, to be aware of the latest updates.

It is also recommended to subscribe to the newsletter or alert system of our favorite online casino to find out about free spins promotions as soon as possible.

 

Which online casino should we choose?

Once the above recommendations have been followed, the user may have to decide between the three or four online casinos that seem to fit his expectations or launch the most tempting bonuses.

The suggestion is to choose carefully and trust the most important names. It is almost always the most prominent gaming houses that offer the best conditions for free-spins, such as 888casino, Betfair Casino, Bet365 Casino, William Hill Casino, etc.

It is also important to verify the trajectory and the quantity and quality of users and ratings, as well as read some reviews about the casino in which we will trust our leisure and money. But as we play for fun, it is also very useful to use the “test mode” of the slot machine to use it and know if it is to our liking before making the first deposit.

No matter how tempting the offer is, the premise of playing responsibly should not be forgotten.

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Dutch Mental Health Care Calls for Total Ban on Online Gambling Advertising

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The Dutch mental health service is calling for a total ban on online gambling advertisements in the Netherlands.

Although a ban on untargeted gambling advertisements and a ban on the use of role models has been in effect since 2023, a recent research by KRO-NCRV’s Pointer shows that (illegal) gambling companies and sports tipster platforms are still enticing young people via social media such as TikTok and Snapchat.

By using influencers and terms like “free money”, they try to attract a young audience and thus lower the threshold to start gambling. This concerns both legal online casinos and online casinos that do not have a license in the Netherlands. The Gaming Authority has started an investigation based on Pointer’s findings.

Pointer’s research shows that part of the gambling industry deliberately targets young people who are often susceptible to promises such as “fast money” and the influence of role models. Ruth Peetoom, chair of the Dutch mental health service, compares this approach to that of the tobacco industry, where similar marketing strategies were used to get young people to smoke.

Despite the existing advertising ban, gambling companies continue to explore the boundaries of the law, according to Peetoom. The Dutch mental health and addiction care associations in the Netherlands therefore push for a total ban on online gambling advertising and stricter rules for the duty of care of gambling providers.

With the call for a total ban, the Dutch mental health care sector hopes to prevent further normalisation of gambling behaviour among young people and to protect them from the temptation and consequences of online gambling.

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UKGC: Market impact data on gambling behaviour – operator data to Oct 2024

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The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.

This data, sourced from operators, reflects the period between March 2020 and September 2024, inclusive, and covers online and in-person gambling covering Licensed Betting Operators (LBOs) found on Britain’s high streets.

Comparison should not be made with the industry statistics dataset, as this dataset may include free bets and bonuses and does not include data from all operators.

This release compares Quarter 2 (Q2) of financial year 2024 to 2025, with Q2 of 2023 to 2024, looking at how the market has changed in comparative periods over a year.

The latest operator data shows:

  • online total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) in Q2 (July to September) was ÂŁ1.32 billion, an increase of 11 percent from Q2 the previous year. The overall number of total bets and/or spins increased 12 percent Year-on-Year (YoY), reaching a new peak for the third consecutive quarter of 25.2 billion, whilst the average monthly active accounts2 in the quarter increased 8 percent
  • real event betting GGY increased by 6 percent YoY to ÂŁ453 million. The number of bets decreased 10 percent, while the average monthly active accounts in Q2 increased 9 percent
  • slots GGY increased 16 percent to ÂŁ680 million YoY. The number of spins increased 13 percent to 23.3 billion while the average monthly active accounts in Q2 increased 16 percent to 4.4 million per month. Although this is a new peak for GGY in this dataset for the slots vertical, it should be noted that one operator has re-classified some of its products into the slot vertical this quarter, which has had an impact on the vertical data
  • the number of online slots sessions lasting longer than an hour increased by 9 percent YoY to 10 million. The average session length remained at 17 minutes. Approximately 6.1 percent of all sessions lasted more than one hour compared to 6.6 percent in Q2 the previous year. The number of spins per session has fallen from 147 to 142 YOY, whilst the GGY per session has fallen from ÂŁ4.20 to ÂŁ4.13 in the equivalent timeframe
  • LBO GGY decreased by 1 percent to ÂŁ533 million in Q2 2024 to 2025, compared to the same quarter last year, while the number of total bets and spins decreased by 0.1 percent to 3.1 billion.
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Petra Maria Poola Joins Xace as Group Commercial Director

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Xace has announced that Petra Maria Poola has joined the company as Group Commercial Director.

Petra brings a wealth of experience from the iGaming industry having formerly held roles at several iGaming companies such as Yolo, Relax Gaming and SiGMA. She will lead the commercial growth of Xace and its group companies, including crypto and iGaming focused xda.io, helping to drive strategic initiatives across banking, fintech and iGaming solutions.

In her new role, she will mainly oversee the growth of the group’s sales, marketing and account management functions, ensuring a cohesive strategy that supports Xace’s ambitious expansion plans.

“I am incredibly excited to start this new chapter with Xace, and work alongside such a talented team and management. Transitioning into the fintech space, while still connected to iGaming, presents an exciting opportunity for growth and learning. I’m looking forward to applying my expertise to help Xace and its group companies achieve new heights commercially, while gaining deeper insights into the fast-evolving world of fintech,” said Petra Maria Poola.

Reuben Abel, CEO of Xace, said: “Petra’s extensive background in the iGaming sector, combined with her commercial acumen, makes her a valuable addition to the Xace team. She will play a crucial role in expanding Xace’s market presence and enhancing its suite of services tailored to the specific needs of the iGaming and fintech industries.”

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