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Ygam and NUS Charity Launch New Student Campaign

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Ygam has partnered with the NUS Charity to launch a new student campaign to help students recognise the signs of gambling harms and start crucial conversations.

As part of National Student Money Week, the Silence the Stigma campaign launched at Queen Mary University of London on March 6. The event will bring together leading academics to present the latest research on gambling harms, explore ways universities can better support students, and provide an opportunity for a panel discussion and live Q&A.

The charities aim to collaborate with universities and student unions across the UK to provide advice and guidance to students through a variety of resources. Additionally, Ygam offers free educational workshops for students and CPD training for university staff on the issue.

The latest Annual Student Gambling Survey which was published this week found that 49% of students are gambling and 32% of them state friends as the biggest influence on their gambling behaviour. Students who gamble are four times more likely to experience gambling harms compared to the general population. Student gamblers are spending on average £27.24 a week on gambling with almost 1 in 10 students spending between £51-£100 a week. For 36% their motivation to gamble was to have fun with friends, second only to making money (45%).

The survey demonstrates the strength of influence that friends and peers have within the context of student gambling behaviour. 29% of students who do not gamble said that they knew someone whose university experience had been adversely affected by gambling, with 24% struggling to pay for bills, 20% struggling to pay for accommodation, and 17% seeing their grades suffer. Yet less than half (48%) of non-gambling students were aware of the support available on campus for those experiencing gambling harms.

GambleAware data shows that 75% of people experiencing gambling harms feel unable to talk to loved ones, with stigma being the biggest barrier to opening up. Additionally, while 1 in 4 people believe they know someone affected by gambling harms, 61% hesitate to start a conversation due to concerns about stigma.

Claire Patel, Programme Lead for University and Student Engagement, said: “The survey findings once again emphasise that students remain a group that engages in gambling in significant numbers and are particularly vulnerable to gambling-related harms. Unique social factors, the transition to financial independence, and the disproportionate impact of rising living costs on UK university students all contribute to this vulnerability.

Conversations among students on campus play a vital role in both identifying and safeguarding against gambling harms. Our campaign recognises that friends and peers are key to shaping a positive university experience and have a strong influence on one another’s decision-making. Students are uniquely positioned to spot the signs of gambling harm in their peers, and we believe they, like university staff, should be equipped with the tools and information needed to offer support.”

Charlotte Britton-Stevens, Acting Head of Union Development, NUS Charity, said: “We are delighted to be working with Ygam on the Silence the Stigma campaign – designed to get young people talking about gambling harms. This year’s Annual Student Gambling Survey shows that 21% of surveyed student gamblers were in the ‘problem gambling’ category, versus just 4.2% in the general population. These concerning numbers highlight how this digital generation of students, impacted heavily by the cost-of-living crisis, are particularly susceptible to the empty promises of online gambling.

“The campaign offers much needed resources to ensure students notice gambling harms and understand how to get help for themselves and their peers. We believe these valuable conversations will lead to more students seeking support and are working closely with our member students’ unions to ensure advice services are aware of the campaign and ready to offer much needed guidance. We know how vital SU advice services are in improving the student experience during these challenging times.”

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Betsson Becomes Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC

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Betsson has become the Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC. Following the success of the Betsson Greek Cup and the sponsorship of OFI Crete, this collaboration further strengthens Betsson’s footprint in Greek football and adds another iconic team to its growing sports family.

With a history spanning more than a century, Iraklis FC stands as a true symbol of sportsmanship, tradition and passion for football. The club has left an indelible mark on Greek football history, inspiring generations of fans while consistently representing the values of integrity, perseverance and fighting spirit.

Starting from the 2025–26 season, the Betsson logo will appear on the back of Iraklis’ jersey, marking a partnership built on shared values of excellence, dedication and fair play.

This sponsorship comes at a pivotal moment for Iraklis, as the team strives for promotion from the Super League 2 and aims to reclaim its place in Greece’s top football division. With Betsson’s support, the “Elder” enters a new era of confidence, ambition and success—both on and off the pitch.

Thanos Marinos, Managing Director of Betsson Greece, said: “We are truly delighted to become the Official Sponsor of this historic club. With more than a hundred years of history, the team embodies values that perfectly align with our own philosophy—passion, integrity, and love for football. Through this partnership, we aim to stand by Iraklis in its effort to return to where it belongs: the top division. We believe our support can make a meaningful contribution to the team’s journey and the club’s long-term ambitions.”

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Danske Spil selects EveryMatrix to power casino and bingo offerings

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EveryMatrix platform technology has been selected by tier-1 operator Danske Licens Spil to power its casino and bingo in a long-term partnership.

Denmark’s leading casino brand and a subsidiary of state-owned Danske Spil will migrate its casino and bingo business from its existing provider to the EveryMatrix tech stack ready for a summer 2026 launch.

This includes EveryMatrix’s proven gamification and engagement tools enabling the brand to offer its customers richer, more engaging experiences while increasing acquisition and retention levels.

The partnership marks the tier-1 supplier’s most significant casino platform deal of this year and another large-scale state-owned operator signing a long-term technology agreement, cementing EveryMatrix’s place as one of the world’s most trusted and valuable iGaming platform providers.

It has delivered and won its largest tier-1 platform deals and generated record-breaking growth and profitability for both the business and its customers via its turnkey platform offering with casino, sports betting and technologies at the heart of its success.

Ebbe Groes, Group CEO & Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “To earn the confidence of the Danske Licens Spil’s management team to deliver this project and replace their existing platform technology for the first time since Denmark regulated in 2012 is a huge endorsement. I’d like to personally thank them for the trust they’ve placed in EveryMatrix.

“The rate at which we’re winning and delivering large, tier-1 turnkey platform deals to power some of the world’s best-known brands is rapidly accelerating. This is thanks to the tireless efforts of our experts and the superior technology solutions they design and deploy.”

Søren Schneider, iGaming Director at Danske Licens Spil, said: “After a thorough selection process, we have chosen EveryMatrix as our future platform partner for casino and bingo. We look forward to leveraging their modern and flexible technology to enhance our offering and provide an engaging and responsible gaming experience for our customers. EveryMatrix’s agile platform makes it easy for us to integrate with a wide range of game providers, strengthening both our offering and the overall player experience.”

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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service Returns Over $2.8M to Players in Q3 2025

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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS) has a successful Q3 in 2025, helping players recover over $2.8 million and exceeding last year’s numbers.

The Q3 2025 numbers are out, showcasing the results achieved by the AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service. The report highlights the most important accomplishments between 1 July and 30 September.

In the previous quarter, the AGCCS team helped 2807 users get their funds from online casinos and sportsbooks, returning $2,813,351 in total. The team received exactly 3881 complaints that affected 960 operators and affiliates.

Things aren’t always running smoothly. Even if a complaint gets rejected, the users walk out satisfied with the service they’ve received. One of AskGamblers’ players ended up receiving the money from the casino, even though their complaint was rejected initially:

“I just wanted to let you know that the funds have been successfully returned to my account. Thank you a thousand times – I’m certain that without your help, this wouldn’t have been resolved so quickly.”

The AGCCS is actively working on sports betting complaints, too, returning $53,633 in Q3 to bettors all over the world. During this period, they’ve managed to break a record in the number of resolved complaints (1013).

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Props to our AGCCS for doing an awesome job, staying at the forefront and being there for players. It’s a joy to see our users happy, wishing to send tips and buy us lunch. Even though we have to reject that (unfortunately), this just shows the commitment of our team to our players, which will continue in the future.”

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