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Increase in Number of People Accessing the National Gambling Support Network

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GambleAware, the leading charity and strategic commissioner of gambling harms prevention and treatment services in Great Britain, has published the latest annual report for the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), which shows an increase in the number of people treated for gambling harm through the network.

The new report shows that almost 11,000 people received support or treatment from the NGSN between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024. Of those, almost 7500 received structured treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), one-to-one support or residential care. This was a 12% increase in the number of people with gambling harm who received treatment from the previous year. This year, for the first time, the report also outlines the number of people who received early intervention for gambling harm, with 3291 people receiving early intervention and support to talk about their gambling, and 3048 people who received early intervention and then went on to receive treatment.

The NGSN is commissioned by GambleAware and provides free, confidential treatment and support services for gambling harm, working with the NHS and other third sector organisations. It offers a range of integrated, holistic treatment and interventions which are tailored to an individual’s specific needs. The network operates across in England, Scotland and Wales, and is available for anyone who is experiencing harm from gambling, including those affected by someone else’s gambling. The NGSN offers three tiers of treatment and support:

Tier 2 – initial early intervention and support for people worried about their gambling, which may involve speaking to a trained professional from one of the NGSN’s regional or national services who will give initial support and if treatment is required talk people through their options.

Tier 3 – which could include forms of treatment such as one-to-one support, group treatment or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Tier 4 – the most specialised and intensive level of care within the NGSN, where a person stays at a residential treatment centre.

The report also shows the speed with which people received support from the NGSN, with 50% of people looking for treatment having their first appointment within six days of making contact with the NGSN and 75% within twelve days.

Outcomes from treatment were also overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of those who completed their treatment seeing an improvement. Among those who completed treatment, the rate of “problem gambling” fell from 87% to 10% between initial assessment and completion of treatment.

The figures in the report also show the severe harms that gambling can have on all parts of people’s lives. Among people receiving treatment for their gambling, two thirds (66%) reported being in debt due to gambling, 24% had experienced a relationship loss and 11% had experienced a job loss because of their gambling.

As well as the increase in the number of people treated, the report also showed a trend where the proportion of clients seeking help from the NGSN due to another person’s gambling (known as affected others) has increased over time. The rate of affected others seeking support was higher for the year at 15% than the past five-year average of 13%.

Anna Hargrave, GambleAware Chief Commissioning and Strategy Officer, said: “In 2023, we launched new commissioning arrangements that expanded the NGSN’s scope to include prevention and early intervention, in addition to treatment. This means that our services are now working much more closely with local communities, reducing stigma and removing the barriers to accessing treatment.

“Not only have we reached more people, we have been able to identify and support people at a much earlier stage and that is part of the reason why we have seen an increase in people receiving treatment and support. Our new commissioning arrangements also included the addition of the Primary Care Gambling Service who work closely with our third sector providers enabling us to support more people across the NGSN.

“We look forward to the introduction of the statutory levy on gambling operators and the future gambling harms commissioning system, and we will continue to work in partnership with all those in the sector including the NHS.”

Professor Dame Clare Gerada, Director of the National Primary Care Gambling Service, said: “We work closely with third-sector organisations and charities to care for patients and their affected others experiencing gambling-related harms. Working as part of the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), we share our clinical expertise and skills in gambling-related harm to those network members and learn from each other. This allows us to enhance the care all of us can provide to patients and ensures those experiencing gambling harm receive the most appropriate care and support when needed.”

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EGT Digital’s X-Nave named “Online Platform of the Year” at the Golden Spade’s Awards 2024

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EGT Digital’s iGaming platform X-Nave has been distinguished as the “Online Platform of the Year” at the Golden Spade’s Awards 2024. The company received the prize at a glamorous ceremony held on November 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sofia Hotel. The event, organized for the second consecutive year by the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB), recognized excellence across 12 categories.

X-Nave is an in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform, providing operators with advanced technology and tools they need to build and maintain a successful and competitive online business. A key strength of X-Nave is its flexibility, as its modules can operate as part of the complete solution or seamlessly integrate with third-party solutions.

Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT Digital, received the award at the official ceremony and shared: “It’s a pleasure that X-Nave is recognized by an increasing number of operators as a solution that guarantees sustainable development and long-term success for their business. This award is an acknowledgment of the high assessment of our customers, partners, and industry experts. I would like to thank all of them for their trust and support, without which we would not have been able to achieve these results.”

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Blueprint Gaming spreads its Christmas charm in King Kong Cash™: Even Bigger Bananas Power Play

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Blueprint Gaming’s iconic gorilla makes a special, festive return in the studio’s latest release, King Kong Cash™: Even Bigger Bananas Power Play, offering slot enthusiasts a plethora of bonus rounds to enjoy just in time for Christmas.

The 4,096 ways to win slot takes its place in the depths of a frozen jungle with the 6×4 grid playing host to a series of Kong’s fellow inhabitants and festive-themed bonus icons.

Landing a collect symbol on reels one or six will see all cash and jackpot symbols awarded that land simultaneously. Once the Cash Collect feature has been triggered, players then have the chance to benefit from four Kong upgrades; Dual Collect, Lock & Spin, Cash Boost and the coveted Golden Monkey, all optimising the chance for lavish wins through a series of cash-enriching features.

As in its predecessor’s offering, all unlocked upgrades remain in the base game and during the title’s free spins feature. However, any non-collected banana, golden monkey or golden barrel symbols are added to the new banana pot at the top of the player ‘s screen which can trigger the Go Banana’s feature at random, presenting players with a choice of three Pick a Prize features.

The series’ renowned Free Spins round is accessed by landing between three and six Kong scatters, granting 10 free spins and the perfect Christmas treat of a direct payout of up to 500x.

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