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GamCare: Increasing numbers seeking support for gambling losses as reported debts reach over £5m since January

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  • Number of people seeking financial guidance since start of 2025 already higher than whole of last year.
  • Over £5m in gambling debts reported since January, almost double compared to whole of 2024.
  • June, July, August months see doubling of registrations year-on-year.

More people are seeking support with their finances due to gambling-related financial problems, according to the support charity GamCare.

According to new data, the number of registrations to the charity’s Money Guidance Service in 2025 has already surpassed the total number of referrals through the whole of 2024, with 1,151 people having been referred into the service since January, up from 923 people over the whole of 2024.

Additionally, June, July and August this year have all seen a doubling or more of referrals when compared with the same months last year, with August showing the highest number for any month on record with 198 referrals.*

Those who have entered the service since January this year have reported collective debts of over £5.3m in total, an average of £4,682 per person. The total amount of debt reported in the first eight months of this year has almost doubled compared to the entire of last year, when it stood at over £2.8 million across the entire year.

The charity is particularly concerned about incidents where people are using business funds to gamble and incurring high levels of debt, reaching millions of pounds in some cases. There is also concern for people struggling financially who are looking to cover essential bills through gambling winnings.

GamCare is the founder of the National Gambling Helpline, a 24/7, 365-day-a-year helpline that anyone can receive free, confidential support for gambling harms.

The charity established the Money Guidance Service in 2022 to support people with the financial impact that gambling harm can lead to, which people can access for free when calling the National Gambling Helpline.

Since the beginning of 2024, practitioners in the service have also helped people identify over £60,000 in unclaimed benefits as opportunities to help improve their financial situation.

Kathy Wade, Money Guidance Service Manager, commented: “We often hear from people who struggle with gambling that it doesn’t feel like real money they are betting with. A lot of the people we see are young men who are looking for big financial wins either through gambling or even cryptocurrency investing, but it can lead to riskier behaviours around these activities.

“It is especially difficult for people who look to gambling to make extra money for their daily household costs, which continue to feel squeezed by rising pressures. We know that many people gamble safely, but we would not encourage anyone to gamble with the goal of making extra money to cover their essential bills.

“Our team are here for anyone who may be unsure of the financial impact that gambling may be having on them, whether their own gambling or someone else’s. Contact GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline now on 0808 8020 133 for more information on how you can get started, and we can help you get back on track.”

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Kampanya ng NBI vs. illegal gambling pinalakas ng Pph50M tulong mula PAGCOR

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NAGKALOOB ang Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ng Php50 milyon na tulong pinansyal sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) upang palakasin ang kampanya kontra illegal gaming, kabilang ang ipinagbabawal na Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Pormal na nilagdaan nitong Lunes sa PAGCOR Corporate Office sa Pasay City ang memorandum of agreement nina PAGCOR Chairman at CEO Alejandro H. Tengco at NBI Director Jaime Santiago.

Kasabay nito, ipinagkaloob sa NBI ang Php25 milyon bilang paunang bahagi ng ayuda sa ginanap na turnover ceremony.

Binigyang-diin ni G. Tengco na mahalaga ang partnership ng PAGCOR at NBI hindi lamang sa regulasyon ng gaming at pagkolekta ng kita para sa nation-building, kundi lalo na sa pagpapanatili ng integridad ng industriya.

“This morning, we are signing a memorandum of agreement that underscores the shared responsibility of PAGCOR and the NBI in promoting lawful, fair, and responsible gaming in the Philippines,” ani G. Tengco. “This assistance will defray the cost of food and expenses for POGO detainees, as well as support the Bureau’s legitimate operations against illegal gaming activities.

Dagdag pa ng PAGCOR chairman, sinisiguro ng kasunduan na ang taumbayan ang totoong makikinabang sa kita mula sa legal na sugal.

“Illegal gambling operators undermine our laws, exploit our people, and put our communities at risk. By working hand in hand with the NBI, we are sending a strong message that we will not allow unlawful gaming practices to persist,” giit pa ni G. Tengco.

Samantala, sinabi ni Santiago na malaking tulong ang suportang ibinigay ng PAGCOR upang higit pang mapalakas ang kakayahan ng NBI.

“The NBI welcomes PAGCOR’s assistance as it will enable us to step up our operations against illegal POGOs and other unlawful gaming activities. This partnership affirms our shared duty to uphold the law and protect the Filipino people,” pahayag ng opisyal.

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efbet already offers EGT Digital’s games to its customers in Greece

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EGT Digital and efbet once again expanded their successful partnership, after the leading operator has added the provider’s gaming content to its Greek site. As a result, visitors to efbet.gr can now enjoy the top-performing slot titles from Bell Link and Clover Chance jackpots.

“We are very happy that our collaboration with efbet is so fruitful and after Bulgaria and Romania our games are available to their Greek customers as well,” commented Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital. “I believe that our slots will captivate local players with their wide thematic diversity and numerous bonuses and will demonstrate impressive results that will cement our position as one of the operator’s most preferred providers of iGaming solutions.”

efbet team also expressed satisfaction with the deal: “It is of crucial significance for us to provide our customers with access to the best gaming content in all markets where we operate. Our partnership with EGT Digital is an important step towards achieving this goal. I am confident that their games in Greece will once again show an excellent performance, meeting and even outperforming our expectations.”

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SOFTSWISS Unveils Interactive Tool to Estimate Online Casino Costs

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SOFTSWISS, a leading international technology provider with over 15 years in the iGaming sector, has developed a free online tool to help operators estimate budget components and time-to-market scenarios for opening an online casino in 2025. The Online Casino Cost Calculator turns SOFTSWISS expertise into a practical tool for early-stage business planning. 

Designed to turn guesswork into structured planning for both newcomers and experienced operators, the Online Casino Cost Calculator offers a comprehensive cost analysis for opening and running an online casino. 

The Calculator offers two modes – Quick Mode for high-level estimation and Full Mode for a deeper forecast. It enables the calculation of key budget components, including platform costs, game content expenses, payment processing fees, hosting charges, and marketing spend. Powered by user input, the tool delivers clear, structured insights that reduce uncertainty and accelerate partners’ go-to-market.

“We understand that support in the launching process is crucial. The Online Casino Cost Calculator uses a data-informed approach to deliver the clarity needed to make the right decisions. It gives businesses of all sizes the notion of how to explore new markets or start new projects, offering equal value to experienced operators and newcomers alike,” said Darya Autukhovich, Head of Casino Platform Business Operations at SOFTSWISS.

The Online Casino Cost Calculator makes the process intuitive with step-by-step guidance that shows how different inputs affect overall projections. To simplify deeper planning, it also provides a downloadable P&L template with projected revenue, costs, and profit over 12 months. Backed by SOFTSWISS hands-on experts, partners receive guidance at every stage – from business planning to launch and growth.

Following the successful launch of the Sportsbook Budget Calculator, SOFTSWISS extends its growing suite of expert tools. Among other recent initiatives is the Gambling Regulation Directory, designed to guide operators through the global regulatory landscape. 

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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