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UK Gambling Commission publishes important new framework for measuring gambling harms among children and young people
As part of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms a new framework to understand gambling harms experienced by children and young people has been published today.
This report, which has been developed by Ipsos MORI in collaboration with the Gambling Commission, Advisory Board for Safer Gambling and GambleAware, presents a framework to better understand the ways that harms from gambling can impact upon the health, relationships and finances of young people. It builds on earlier work to develop a framework for gambling harms among adults.
The framework has been designed to cover the broad spectrum of harms that can impact young people and the next phase of work will test some survey questions for measuring gambling harms. The questions have been included on Ipsos MORI’s Young Person’s Omnibus survey and the data will be analysed to explore which questions are most and least effective for further monitoring.
The launch of the new framework comes a week after the Commission launched the new National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.
Helen Rhodes, the Gambling Commission’s Programme Director for Safer Gambling said: “Gaining a better understanding of the impact of gambling on children and young people is a key priority for the Commission.
“Childhood and adolescence is a key stage of development and any harms experienced at this stage in life can be detrimental to the future development, confidence and potential of young people.
“This newly released framework will provide critical insight into the range of harms that young people in Britain can experience and will help greatly in concentrating the National Strategy’s prevention and education initiatives where they will have the most impact.
“This will take time and the framework will evolve as we move into the next phase of this work. We encourage our partners in delivering the National Strategy, including public health officials and academics to feed back to us as we move into the next phase of work.”
Lead researcher at Ipsos MORI, Margaret Blake said: “This framework has been developed with professionals, young people and experts in gambling in a series of workshops, interviews and focus groups. The initial questions cover just some of the harms in the framework and are intended to explore the entire range of harms that can be experienced from gambling, even where it would not be classified as problem gambling. This work is just a starting point and we anticipate that the framework and measures will develop in the future.”
Director of Research and Evaluation at GambleAware, Clare Wyllie said: “This initial framework is designed to help guide and focus research and action to reduce gambling harms in children and young people. We encourage other researchers to build further evidence to develop the framework, so together we can move faster and go further to reduce gambling harms.”
The new strategy has a dedicated website and is available to view through www.reducinggamblingharms.org
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Relax Gaming skates into action with the launch of Winter Champions
Relax Gaming, the leading iGaming aggregator and content provider, is taking players on an exhilarating snowy adventure with the launch of Winter Champions, a sports-themed slot that propels players through the mountain tops in pursuit of golden victories.
At the heart of Winter Champions is the innovative Sliding Respins mechanic, ensuring the reels remain active as long as winning combinations continue to land, adding a layer of non-stop excitement to the gameplay.
With a maximum win potential of 6,000x the player’s bet, this dynamic slot is designed to captivate both sports fans and slot enthusiasts alike.
The game’s standout features are its three thrilling bonus rounds—Ski Jumping, Ice Hockey, and Curling—triggered when three Wild symbols are on the reels at the same time.
In the Ski Jumping Bonus, each Rolling Respin brings players closer to the top prize, with Wilds boosting rewards by up to 5x. The Ice Hockey Bonus sees players collect pucks and score goals to multiply their values, while the Curling Bonus offers the challenge of stacking stones to unlock reel-filling multipliers.
Designed with stunning visuals and a festive atmosphere, Winter Champions is set to become a go-to for players looking for dynamic gameplay and the potential for big wins.
Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming, said: “We are excited to introduce Winter Champions, a slot that truly captures the excitement and competitive spirit of winter sports. The Sliding Respins mechanic adds dynamic gameplay, while the three unique bonus games ensure there’s something for everyone.”
“We believe this game will deliver hours of fun and plenty of big-win potential for players that will continue beyond the winter season.”
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 was named 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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Evoplay brings sweet wins and Italian charm with Dolce Dreams
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has revealed its latest immersive slot, Dolce Dreams, offering a sweet twist on the classic Italian café culture, with the experience designed for high engagement and substantial win potential.
Set against the backdrop of a charming streetside cafe, Dolce Dreams features stacked Wilds in the form of waffle ice creams, which substitute for other symbols to maximise winning combinations.
The game’s Ice Cream Collector feature activates when the Ice Cream Collector symbol appears anywhere on the reels, collecting all values from the Ice Cream symbols in view for delicious rewards.
Three or more Free Spins symbols will trigger the Free Spins, which can be retriggered as players look to land wins that will make their tastebuds tingle.
In certain jurisdictions, users can access Free Spins directly by opting for the Bonus Buy feature, with the choice of buying 10, 15, or 20 spins.
It is the latest title to join Evoplay’s portfolio, following successful launches such as Hercules: Sports Legend and Chained Fighters.
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “With Dolce Dreams, we’ve captured the beauty of Italian café culture in a straightforward yet rewarding game structure, focusing on player engagement and dynamic gameplay.”
“As we continue to grow our portfolio, we look forward to strengthening our partnerships by offering innovative content that appeals to a broad audience.”
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Expanse Studios, the iGaming content development studio and a subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), has announced an exciting global content partnership with Novibet, one of the most dynamic operators in the international betting and iGaming industry. This collaboration represents a significant step in broadening Expanse Studios’ global footprint with innovative games to millions of players worldwide.
Through this partnership, Novibet’s extensive player base will gain access to Expanse Studios’ diverse game portfolio, featuring a mix of engaging slots, crash games, social casino games, turn based strategies, scratch cards and unique gamified experiences. With this integration, Novibet enhances its already robust platform, offering players an enriched gaming journey powered by Expanse Studios’ cutting-edge technology and creativity.
Commenting on the partnership, Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios, stated: “Sealing the deal with Novibet is a pivotal moment for us. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering a best-in-class gaming experience while reaching new heights in the global iGaming arena. We are honored to collaborate with such a forward-thinking operator and are excited about the opportunities this will unlock for both companies.”
Similarly, Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product & CRM Director at Novibet, highlighted the synergy between the two companies: “We are thrilled to team up with Expanse Studios. At Novibet, our priority is creating exceptional experiences for our players, and Expanse Studios’ unique offerings perfectly align with this vision. Together, we aim to craft unforgettable moments of fun and excitement for players across the globe.”
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