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Why Choose Independence: Betting in European iGaming

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Many argue that GamStop’s limitations are ineffective in addressing the problem of gambling addiction. They can be troublesome for both players and gambling platforms, while the measures have no evident justification.

It’s what causes many sports sites not covered by GamStop to go trending. Thousands of gamblers from Great Britain leave GamStop and enjoy independent European sites. You can gamble on non-GamStop sites without letting an addiction take over. This article is dedicated to that.

Whether you are a betting enthusiast or a casino fan, there are many reputable European gambling sites with generous bonuses and strong security measures.

Here, you’ll learn what non-GamStop gambling is, what it offers you, and how it still fights a gambling addiction. Let’s start!

What is Non-GamStop Betting?

You’re familiar with GamStop, don’t you? It’s a popular online service for gambling self-exclusion. Does it work?

Once you register at GamStop and provide it with your personal information, you can’t access gambling sites licensed in the UK for the period you choose. It’s effective if your addiction has developed. But if you just feel allured into gambling or your addiction incepts, GamStop’s radical methods are unnecessary.

Instead, you can try European gambling sites. They allow you to join them even if you’ve activated GamStop services and provide tools to stop your addiction. We’ll discover them soon.

Access to a Wide Range of Platforms

Many UK players are doubtful about using gambling sites without a British license. It exposes them to GamStop restrictions. Do you know that European sites aren’t worse than UK sites regarding safety (explained in the upcoming “Regulatory Considerations” paragraph) and content quality?

Like British platforms, they’re divided into casinos and bookmakers. They differ in payment methods, support features, bonuses, VIP programs, and designs. Let’s see what precisely they offer.

Casinos

Here, you’ll find slots, table games, live casino, originals (like Plinko and Crash), and other games. It’s pretty cheap to access. Thanks to welcome offers, VIP systems, and reload bonuses, European casinos provide you with free spins and cash.

Bookmakers

What sport do you prefer wagering on? Whatever you answer, European bookmakers have it in their assortment. And your favorite events and betting lines, too.

If you like to bet on the most anticipated competitions, bookies will load you with extra cash. But there are also regular bonuses. For instance, most European bookmakers have welcome and reload bonuses.

Responsible Gambling and Self-Exclusion Options

As stated, non-GamStop casinos are also against addiction. They establish responsible gambling features for:

  • Reality check – get a notification after gambling for a specific time (you choose it);
  • Deposit limits – restrict your deposit amounts within a week/month;
  • Payment restrictions – you may block any payment method from transferring money into a casino;
  • Self-exclusion – block yourself from visiting a gambling site for a while or forever.

The first 3 tools give you complete control of the addiction. And if the situation gets out of hand, you still have a self-exclusion available, just like with a GamStop.

But ensure a site has such options. They often just give advice instead of featuring practical tools, as mentioned. Check it at the site’s “Responsible Gambling” section.

Regulatory Considerations

We encourage you to use only licensed sites. Even though licenses might differ, the most popular ones are from Malta and Curacao. Why are they?

These islands have unique offshore regulations, making obtaining licenses easy. But it doesn’t mean worse than a British one. Non-GamStop sites must also expose their registrational information and be fair and transparent to their clients.

The other country-specific licenses impose similar obligations. But they might feature unique regulations. For instance, the French Gambling National Authority (ARJEL) prohibits online casinos and allows only poker. While Italia’s Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies allows all gambling.

Challenges and Considerations

First, you must choose a proper site. With many internet reviews (one of them was at the beginning of this page), it won’t be a big challenge.

But there’s a thing to take care of. As you’ll be unfamiliar with a new site, you might need it to have accessible support. Ensure it’s there.

Another site’s component to check is payments. Before registering at a European or any other luxury gambling site, ensure it has several payment tools you can use. It will facilitate an effortless cash flow.

In the end, don’t forget about responsible gambling practices. Even though sites might help you with their restrictions, you must be the first to act. Set your budget. It will help you control your gambling spending and stop the addiction.

Comparing Non-GamStop with GamStop Betting

GamStop is too restrictive. It instantly sets the strongest gambling-prevention method, which is often unnecessary. European casinos are more liberal.

They allow you to bet as much as you want. Still, they control your recklessness. So, if addiction progresses, you just turn on restrictions.

Another difference is in payments. As GamStop sites are specifically for the UK, they feature more region-oriented payment tools. At non-GamStop, payment options are broader.

The rest is identical. Like the GamStop sites, European casinos have thousands of games, while bookies brim with sports and events.

Conclusion

GamStop is a last resort when it comes to fighting an addiction. Gamblers often appeal to it too early. But if you’ve already done it, you can return to gambling at European sites as was discussed at one of our interviews.

 

They aren’t any worse than UK platforms. They have many casino games and provide events from different sports for betting. And they also fight addiction after self-exclusion. Thanks to “Responsible Gambling” practices, you can repel any hint of abnormal gambling urge.

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THE UNIT SHAKES UP AMATEUR FOOTBALL WITH DRIBBLE

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The Unit, a leader in nearshore product development and marketing services for sports betting and iGaming, is playing its part in the revolution of grassroots football in partnership with fantasy football operator Dribble.

Dribble brings a Moneyball sports-analytics approach to the amateur game by presenting players with the chance to track their performance, while connecting with the wider football community to earn recognition for their on-pitch performances.

Players can track their games and see their data, earning points based on how they, and their team, perform in matches. Players vote for their player of the match each gameweek, and profiles and rankings will update automatically after each gameweek.

The Unit, as an experienced supplier in the field of designing and developing robust, scalable platforms, has worked on this innovative product from concept to launch. The beta version of Dribble is now live across five amateur UK football leagues, covering more than 600 players.

Paddy Casey, Co-founder at The Unit, said: “It’s been a pleasure to work with the team at Dribble on this project. At The Unit, we pride ourselves on having the ability to provide bespoke software development services, addressing unique business requirements and challenges.

“By offering the opportunity for amateur football players to become the stars of the show in their own fantasy football leagues, Dribble has brought to market an innovative and exciting platform, which ties in with our background in sports, so it’s been an ideal collaboration.

“We have enjoyed the process of working with the Dribble team and we are proud to have been part of the early stages of their journey. We are sure they will make their mark in the world of fantasy football, and this will certainly shake up the market.”

Kirk Flitton, Founder and CEO at Dribble, said: “In the past six months, we have raised early investment and gone from concept to product. We would not have been able to do so without The Unit, who have been a key part of the journey in making our idea come to life.

“We were delighted to introduce Dribble to football players recently, and we have been assisted through to launch by the expert software development The Unit provides.

“Dribble has been built to help every player tell their football story, and we are extremely excited to see how the platform can grow and develop in the coming seasons in a whole new era for grassroots football.”

With offices in Ireland, Ukraine and Moldova, The Unit has an unwavering commitment to becoming the partner of choice throughout the industry. In addition to its broad-ranging marketing services, the team has solidified its strong track record of building world-class, scalable and efficient products for the sports betting and iGaming sector in recent years.

As The Unit embarks on this period of growth, the company remains committed to delivering exceptional products and services to its clients. With its experienced team, best-in-class product development capabilities, and focus on innovation, The Unit is poised to shape the future of the sports betting and iGaming industries.

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Stretch Network is thrilled to announce a crazy opportunity to engage and reactivate small- and medium-stakes poker players with the launch of our latest tournament.

Tournament Details:
Name: CRAZY?! [Overlay Edition]
Guaranteed Prize Pool: €11,111
Buy-in: €1
Re-entry: €1
Start Time: 17:00 (UTC+0)
Date: November 24, 2024
Table Format: 8-max
Max Players: 2000
Entry Phases: Starting from just €0.1

This event is guaranteed to have an overlay, providing exceptional value and sure to generate excitement within the community.

Collaborate to make CRAZY?! [Overlay Edition] an unforgettable experience for your players.

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TaDa Gaming Releases “Ocean Hunter”

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Renowned iGaming content provider, TaDa Gaming, is taking players on a deep dive to immersive play in latest Fishing-Shooting release Ocean Hunter. Adding to the thrilling gameplay, multipliers to 1000x and a host of underwater creatures offering significant bonuses are circling the Ocean Hunter and his net.

With Fishing-Shooting games, there are no paylines or reels, the whole screen is the game. Ocean Hunter enables players to play from the position of the Hunter on his boat; and in a change to cannon and ammo fire, a high speed net is cast, ready to capture anything and everything within the vicintity for even bigger rewards. Plus, every cast of the net adds to the Energy Bar Accumulator, building up to activate the Free Electric Net feature.

The ocean floor is a busy place for the Hunter as schools of fish, shivers of sharks and pods of whales race past. Whether Hammerhead or Razor Shark or Killer Whales, net one of these giants and trigger the Rainbow Feature for wins of 2x for sharks and 3x for whales.

Ocean Hunter is a game of strategy and skill. The settings allow for players to single out their chosen creatures by bonus value or multiplier level and fully personalise their experiences.

Multiple choice is offered with three rooms – Newbie, Joy and Honor, each with different volatilities from low, medium to high, different Lucky Wheel rewards from 500x, 750x to a max of 1000x but all offering both solo and multiplayer capabilities for social gaming opportunities.

Every click has the chance to trigger the Lucky Wheel with up to 1000x depending on which room players choose. In addition, between one and four additional multipliers of 2x, 3x and 5x are randomly applied to segments of the wheel to take the rewards even higher.

Each successful catch sees showers of gold coins pour down the screen and stack up in towers on the win counter, creating a magical visual display and recreating the feel of the casino or arcade.

Enhanced with a Sixties style “perfect pop” soundtrack and TaDa’s signature fine detail, high quality graphics and cinematic animations, the underwater hunt is the place to be this November.

Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Fishing-Shooting games are known for being easy to grasp and getting more strategic the deeper in players get. Ocean Hunter delivers this style of play in a mobile first, fast paced and exciting adventure. It’s a great introduction for those new to Fishing-Shooting and an immersive challenge for more experienced players.”

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