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UK BGC Cautions About Black Market Operators

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The UK Betting and Gaming Council has warned about the danger posed by the illegal online black market as it emerged British punters visited the unregulated sites 27 million times in a year.

A report by PWC revealed that 200,000 customers used an unlicensed gambling operator over a 12 month period between 2018 and 2019, staking around £1.4 billion. Overall, unregulated operators accounted for 2.5% of all visits to betting websites.

The findings came as the Government continues its Gambling Review, and led to renewed warnings that it could lead to customers being forced into the arms of unscrupulous black market operators, who have none of the safeguards put in place by the regulated sector.

These include strict ID and age verification checks plus a wide range of safer gambling tools such as deposit limits, time outs and interventions where punters are spending more time or money than normal betting.

Michael Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “As the standards body for the regulated industry, we strongly welcome the Gambling Review, which we think is a great opportunity to drive further change on safer gambling.

“However, these figures demonstrate the danger of unintentionally driving punters into the arms of the illegal, online black market – which offers none of the protections of the regulated sector.

“The regulated betting and gaming industry employs 100,000 men and women and pays £3.2bn a year in tax to the Treasury, so the Government needs to be wary of doing anything that puts that at risk.

“Millions of people in the UK enjoy an occasional flutter, whether that is on sports, at the bingo, on the Lottery or online, and it is vitally important that they are able to do so in a safe environment, rather than the unscrupulous black market.”

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Evoplay presents an inferno of blazing riches in Belfry Bliss

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Evoplay has rolled out its latest release Belfry Bliss, a sizzling feature-rich slot that showcases the Hells Bells round, awarding multiple money values in conjunction with the hell-raising Dante symbol.

The Devil’s Luck feature comes into play in the base game and free spins as two to three random icons can be replaced by Scatters should just one of them land on a spin. Five Scatters award the maximum of 18 free spins, with four granting 12, and three triggering eight.

Once the free spins bonus is unlocked, the grid changes shape as the five reels are formed by six cells in the middle three rows and three in the outside two, increasing the number of Win Ways from 576 to 1,944.

As free spins progress, the chances of uncovering the Hells Bells mode increase as the Dante symbol makes further appearances, whilst extra free spins are rewarded when more Scatters land.

The Bonus Buy feature is also available in certain regions, allowing players to purchase 8, 12 or 18 free spins from the start of the game.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Belfry Bliss takes players on a voyage to the abyss, where a plethora of features can massively boost win potential on this engaging slot.

“This slot is stacked with multiple ways to win and its vibrant graphics and dramatic gameplay make it a great addition to our portfolio.”

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Relax Gaming levels up with the release of arcade-inspired Line Busters Dream Drop

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Relax Gaming is bringing classic 8-bit sprites to the reels in its brand-new arcade-themed release, Line Busters Dream Drop.

This high volatility three-reel slot allows players a chance to win a maximum of 5,000x their stake through a lucrative free spins bonus. The legendary Dream Drop Jackpot can also be triggered at any moment, potentially landing players the €3,000,000 Mega Jackpot.

This super-fast title sees players trigger the free spins bonus whenever arrows on reels one and two are connected with a free spins symbol on reel three. Multipliers on the arrows will multiply and apply to the number of free spins received. During the bonus symbols can be stacked up to five.

The Dream Drop Jackpot is triggered randomly at the start of any spin. Once in the Dream Drop bonus two symbols landing on reels one and two will guarantee a prize. The jackpot level will be determined by the symbol that lands on the third reel.

Those wishing to jump straight into the bonus action can do so by utilising the Buy Feature for the cost of a standard spin. Players can opt to receive extra free spins, or a mystery prize.

Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming, said: “We’re excited to add another fast-paced slot to our successful Dream Drop collection. Retro-style slots are hugely popular with players right now, and over the years we’ve delivered some wonderful old-school titles that appeal to players.

“The release of Line Busters Dream Drop is the latest in a line of top-quality themed games and we are confident that this game will be a huge hit thanks to its epic features and strong win potential.”

Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.

Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.

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Belatra agrees content partnership with Esofthall

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Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has agreed a new content partnership with iGaming software provider, Esofthall.

This strategic partnership sees Belatra integrate its burgeoning slots portfolio into Esofthall’s online casino vertical. Games included within the agreement include Belatra’s popular Mummyland Treasures, Rise of Zeus, Golden øks and Big Wild Buffalo.

Together, Belatra and Esofthall will launch a series of revolutionary titles and engaging features, built to captivate players. Another core element of the collaboration is Esofthall leveraging Belatra’s games to enter untapped markets and connect with fresh demographics.

Esofthall has earned an excellent reputation for its customer-centric B2B services and suite of tools allows partners to build and operate a successful iGaming business. These iGaming solutions include turnkey, white-label, CRM, marketing, and other complex solutions.

Misha Voinich, Business Development Manager at Belatra commented: “Our partnership with Esofthall highlights the power of collaboration in unlocking new opportunities and boosting growth. We’re eager to combine our expertise and resources to pioneer the next generation of gaming experiences.”

Konstantinos Zervos, Account Manager at Esofthall, added: “We express our appreciation for the chance to team up with Belatra Games, a distinguished company known for its outstanding slot games and commitment to pushing boundaries. This collaboration will enable us to offer our partners an even wider array of captivating gaming options, enhancing player engagement and satisfaction.”

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