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Research Shows Minority Ethnic Communities are Disproportionately Impacted by Gambling Harms

GambleAware has published the findings of research conducted by YouGov regarding levels of gambling harm and access to treatment, support, and advice among Black, Asian and minority ethnic adults.
The research is a secondary analysis of a GambleAware commissioned survey YouGov carried out in 2019 and sets out the differences in gambling behaviours between white people who gamble and gamblers from minority ethnic communities, including their differing needs in treatment, support, and advice.
The research suggests one in five (20%) Black, Asian and minority ethnic adults surveyed experience problems associated with their gambling (PGSI 1+), with 7% classified as “problem gamblers” (PGSI 8+). This is significantly higher than the 12% of white adults who experience some level of problems associated with their gambling (PGSI 1+) and 2% classified as “problem gamblers.”
The YouGov research also indicates greater demand for treatment among “problem gamblers” from minority ethnic communities. Three quarters (75%) of “problem gamblers” from minority ethnic communities say they want some form of treatment, support, or advice, compared with 49% of white “problem gamblers.” Potential motivators among respondents for seeking treatment, support, or advice included: knowing they could get help over the phone (25%) and knowing it would be completely confidential and free of charge (both 18%).
The YouGov research indicates a higher level of treatment usage within minority ethnic communities, with seven out of ten (71%) “problem gamblers” having reported using some form of treatment, support and advice, compared to under half of white “problem gamblers” (46%). However, data from the 2019/20 National Gambling Treatment Service does not reflect the higher levels of demand and usage which are reported in the YouGov survey. Taken together, these analyses suggest that substantial numbers of “problem gamblers” from minority ethnic communities access treatment and support other than through the National Gambling Treatment Service.
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EveryMatrix awarded World Lottery Association security standard

EveryMatrix has been granted World Lottery Association Security Control Standard 2020 (WLA-SCS:2020) Level 2 certification, one of only a select few B2B technology providers to receive this distinction.
WLA-SCS Level 2 represents the most complete and comprehensive certification standard for lottery and sports betting operators and their suppliers. This achievement follows a rigorous audit carried out by GLI, which EveryMatrix successfully passed.
The standard features 21 controls for lottery technology suppliers, incorporating the use of cloud hosting for lottery gaming systems, as well as controls for privacy and application security.
As part of the certification audit, EveryMatrix’s platforms for both iLottery, sports betting and iGaming were assessed, and no non-conformities found.
Ebbe Groes, CEO, EveryMatrix, said: “Security is a top priority for EveryMatrix and achieving compliance with this rigorous standard is proof of our commitment to our existing and future WLA customers”.
In addition to WLA-SCS Level 2, EveryMatrix is ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 certified. These three certifications are a testament to its capabilities as a technology supplier, as well as its steadfast commitment to security, quality, reliability, and customer service across all facets of its business.
EveryMatrix has won several World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries (EL) agreements in the last few years including Norsk Tipping (Norway), OPAP (Greece), National Lottery (Malta), Veikkaus (Finland) and most recently with Hungarian gaming and lottery operator Szerencsejáték, one of the largest contracts in its 15-year history.
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Gaming in Spain: Post-conference mailer & webinar announcement

Two weeks after the conclusion of the 2023 Gaming in Spain Conference, we can look back at another highly successful event.
If you were there, we were very happy to have you. If you could not make it this year, see you next time? We will be back in May 2024 – a specific date will be announced soon!
Furthermore, following up on this year’s Gaming in Spain Conference, we would also like to announce our upcoming Gaming in Spain webinar Products & services for the regulated Spanish iGaming market on Wednesday, June 21 (more on this below).
Looking back at the 2023 Gaming in Spain Conference
We were exceedingly happy to welcome key decision makers in Spain’s regulated iGaming industry in Madrid for a full day of knowledge & networking.
A highlight of the day was the keynote speech by Mr. Mikel Arana, Director General of Spain’s national gambling regulator, DGOJ, who not only stressed the need for clear communication between industry and regulator, but also explained the regulator’s new approach to responsible gaming:
“It is very important for the DGOJ to maintain contact with Spanish operators and – even if we do not always agree – to explain first-hand why we make the regulatory decisions we make and what goals we want to achieve with them. […]
Above all, we have established a new approach to player protection. First, by not treating all players the same. Second, by not letting player protection depend on the criteria of individual operators’ social responsibility policies, but by establishing a common minimum standard.”
Mr. Arana’s full presentation was recorded and is available here: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Arana
Full recordings of the other sessions are available below.
Regulatory reform in the Spanish iGaming market
- Jorge Hinojosa, Director General, JDigital: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Hinojosa
- Peter Marcus, Group Operations Director, Entain: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Marcus
- Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Haijer
Market regulation: Past & future
- Mikel Arana, DG, DGOJ & Birgitte Sand, CEO Birgitte Sand & Associates: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Arana_Sand
- Juan Espinosa, Founder Silverback Advocacy; Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados; Birgitte Sand, CEO Birgitte Sand & Associates: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Asensi_Espinosa_Sand
The Spanish market: Facts & figures
- David Henwood, Director, H2 Gambling Capital: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Henwood
- Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_DeFabritiis
- Chris Gyere, Head of Tech Recruitment at Pentasia & Headcount: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Gyere
Enforcing individual betting limits & preventing ID fraud
- Marc Sabadi, iGaming Spain Manager, Mitek: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Sabadi
Operations (panel)
Featuring:
- José Antonio Giacomelli, GM, MGA Games
- Felipe Masa Sánchez-Ocaña, Director E&Y Abogados Sevilla
- Mikel López de Torre, Digital Director, Sportium
- Jordi Sendra, COO, Alea
- Alba Castro Torruella, Associate Director, Kreab España (moderator)
Video: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Operations
Responsible gaming
- Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner, Asensi Abogados & Aurora Merino Salas, CEO, Asensi Technologies: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_RG_Asensi
- Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway AI: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Kjaergaard
- Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial Compliance: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Foster
Future market developments (panel)
Featuring:
- Xavi Muñoz, Partner, ECIJA Law Firm
- Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners
- Scott Longley, Contributing Writer, Earnings + More (moderator)
Video: https://bit.ly/GiS2023_Future
We thank our sponsors Asensi Abogados, Asensi Technologies, Betconstruct, Jdigital, Crucial Compliance, iGamingCeuta, MDF Partners, Mindway AI, Mitek and Sportradar for making this event possible!
GiS Webinar | Products & services for the regulated Spanish iGaming market
Join us on Wednesday, June 21 at 11:00 CET for our FREE Gaming in Spain webinar Products & services for the regulated Spanish iGaming market.
This webinar will highlight several relevant products & services that are specifically tailored to the Spanish market.
In addition, the webinar will feature a brief regulatory and legal update provided by Spain’s leading gambling lawyer, Santiago Asensi.
Other topics and speakers include:
- Staff training – Jochen Biewer, Managing Director, Chevron Group
- Promotions & bonus monitoring – Mauro de Fabritiis, Founder, MDF Partners
- Player monitoring and RG services – Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO, Mindway AI
- ID verifications solutions – Marc Sabadi, iGaming Spain Manager, Mitek
Don’t miss it! Register today: https://bit.ly/GiS_Webinar
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BF Games rolls out dice games with PepperMill Casino in Belgium

BF Games, the dynamic games development studio, has strengthened its foothold in the Belgian market after introducing its selection of dice games to PepperMill Casino.
Following a direct integration, the operator’s Belgian customers can now access over 10 of BF Games’ titles, including Ancient Secrets Dice, Energy Fruits Dice, Magic Queens Dice, Pyramid Treasure Dice, and Royal Crown Dice.
PepperMill Casino is a prominent operator in the Belgian market, offering a wide choice of dice and table games. The company also operates land-based gambling venues in Belgium and the Netherlands and draws on this experience to offer great online entertainment to players.
The partnership is the latest in a string of deals that have seen BF Games extend its reach in the Belgian market, further positioning itself as a renowned supplier to the local iGaming industry.
BF Games will continue its geographical expansion in 2023, exploring key markets across Europe as well as North and Latin America.
Claudia Melcaru, Head of Business Development at BF Games, said: “This launch with PepperMill Casino is a great testament to the appeal of our dice titles and sees us further our reach in Belgium, a key market for our commercial growth.
“It’s a thrilling time for BF Games as we maintain strong momentum from both an expansion and product point of view and this partnership with a leading operator further underlines our success.”
Jorn Stifter, Casino Manager at PepperMill Casino, said: “As an operator that is well-known for its refreshing dice offering, we couldn’t be happier to take BF Games’ titles live, further strengthening our product portfolio.
“Their content offers a wide variety of themes and features that will appeal to our customers so we look forward to a successful partnership.”
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