The UK’s Minister for Gambling, Baroness Twycross, has provided the clearest indication yet that the industry will not have too long a wait before the proposals on gambling reform contained in the White Paper are implemented.

Speaking at the Labour Party Conference Baroness Twycross underlined the cross-party support that the White Paper enjoyed before it was side-lined by the snap general election. She said: “In opposition we (the Labour Party) were broadly supportive of the Gambling White Paper and we do not believe that gambling is wrong in and of itself and we do recognise that most people who gamble do so safely but we absolutely believe that we need to strengthen protections to protect those that are at risk of gambling addiction and of harmful gambling.”

Answering a question from the floor she stated: “I am clear that people have been waiting for things to proceed for some time and I know from Civil Servants that they have some things that have been ready to go for a long time.

“It would be wrong for me to not speak to those involved in the sector before proceeding but I am clear that this will not be years of conversation before we start outlining the direction of travel, that this is something that is my absolute priority as a new Government Minister.”

George McGregor, Executive Director (Government Relations) at UK trade association Bacta, who attended the Labour Party Conference alongside Bacta President John Bollom was encouraged by what the Minister had to say. He stated: “This was the first occasion that the Minister had spoken about the gambling brief. Her reference points in terms of the timetable for implementation were weeks and months and the feeling in the room was that we have a Minister who is both pragmatic and proportionate.”

He continued: “Bacta’s contributions to the White Paper were all evidence-based and I am confident that our arguments including the commitments to safer gambling and our ability to contribute to the government’s growth agenda will resonate with the Minister. I am looking forward to developing further our social and economic case when we meet with Baroness Twycross on 3 October.”

Uri Poliavich Recognized Among Industry Leaders for Exceptional Leadership, Obsession with Innovation, and Dedication to Philanthropy

Soft2Bet, the leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider, announced that during the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sept. 26, founder and CEO, Uri Poliavich, won the Leader of the Year award from SBC Awards, a leading event organizer and publisher in the iGaming industry. Regarded as one of the most prestigious awards in the gaming industry, Poliavich was selected for this honor based on his exceptional leadership, passion for innovation, and dedication to philanthropy.

Uri Poliavich’s exceptional leadership has been at the core of Soft2Bet’s innovative spirit since he founded the company in 2016. With his clear strategic vision and a commitment to fostering a cohesive team culture focused on growth and innovation, Soft2Bet has evolved from a small team into a leading global B2B and B2C iGaming company, developing revolutionary industry solutions. Over the past year, Soft2Bet has made significant investments and experienced massive growth with its innovative Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), which has been proven to enhance retention and engagement.

Poliavich’s commitment to innovation extends beyond Soft2Bet. The company recently launched Soft2Bet Invest, a fund aimed at supporting growth-stage and mature companies harnessing pioneering technologies in casual gaming, AI, and high-margin gaming software solutions. With an initial fund of over $55 million, Soft2Bet is looking to collaborate with companies and educate participants at G2E about its vision for revolutionizing the iGaming industry.

In 2020, Poliavich established The Yael Foundation — named after his wife — to support and build Jewish schools in the diaspora. The foundation, which fuels his commitment to business growth and success, currently supports nearly 13,500 children across 83 schools in 35 countries.

“It is a great honor to be named Leader of the Year and for Soft2Bet to be recognized for their Innovation in Mobile and Casino Entertainment by SBC,” said Poliavich. “This recognition highlights Soft2Bet’s significant achievements in product development and global expansion over the past year, as well as our team’s commitment to raising the bar as a forward-thinking iGaming platform provider.”

“Through our SBC Leaders initiative and events, leadership is something we like to highlight with our audience,” commented Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & founder of SBC. “It’s clear how much the Soft2bet employees have been inspired by Uri over the past 12 months, so he was an extremely worthy recipient of one of our Leaders of the Year Awards. Here’s to another successful 12 months for the company.”

Now in its eleventh year, the SBC Awards recognize the achievements of operators, affiliates, and suppliers across all major disciplines, including payments, marketing, platform providers, and data.

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