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Sports Law Firm Northridge Adds Gambling Practice

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Partner Melanie Ellis and associate Tom Edmonds boost the firm’s betting and gaming offering

 

Northridge today announced the hire of new partner Melanie Ellis, who joins the firm alongside associate Tom Edmonds from specialist gambling firm Harris Hagan. Ellis is the first new partner hire since the firm was founded in October 2017.

A gambling regulatory lawyer with 13 years’ experience in the sector, Ellis advises on all aspects of gambling law, with a particular interest in the use of new technology for gambling products and novel product ideas. This ties in well with Northridge’s entrepreneurial approach, which has in the last year seen the firm launch NORTHRIDGE TRACK, an innovative new club for the best high-growth technology companies that serve the sports and entertainment industries.

As well as working with Ellis at their former firm, associate Tom Edmonds has commercial and in-house experience, having previously worked at Betgenius.

Northridge founding partner Ian Lynam comments: “We are delighted to enhance our betting and gaming offering by welcoming Melanie and Tom to the firm. Our existing sports practice has significant overlap with the betting industry – particularly in areas such as integrity, rules and regulations and sponsorship. We think the addition of gambling regulatory expertise to our offering gives significant potential for growth and further enhances our ability to advise clients when the stakes are highest.”

New partner Melanie Ellis comments: “Northridge has fast established itself as one of the most innovative and exciting firms in the market, and one keen to explore the opportunities new technologies are bringing to the fields it operates in. I’m excited to join such a forward-thinking team, and to utilise my own long-term experience in betting and gaming to help build on the firm’s already thriving practice.”

Ellis advises on all aspects of gambling law including licence applications, compliance, advertising, licence reviews and changes of control. She has acted for a wide range of gambling operators including major online and land-based bookmakers and casinos, B2B game and software suppliers and start-ups. She also frequently advises operators of raffles, prize competitions, free draws and social gaming products. She is a regular contributor to industry publications.

Northridge is an independent law firm that focuses on the most complex and important matters in sport. Founded in October 2017, it has already established itself as the firm the sports industry turns to when the stakes are highest. It is ranked in Tier One for sports law in the Legal 500, it won the “Boutique law firm of the Year” award from Legal Business in 2019 and is Europe’s largest sports practice with 25 dedicated fee earners.


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Ygam team up with TSB Bank

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Ygam and TSB Bank have joined forces to help increase understanding of in-game spending and help young gamers manage their money with confidence.

Ygam and TSB Bank have joined forces to help increase understanding of in-game spending and help young gamers manage their money with confidence.  

As part of this collaboration, they have co-created specialist educational resources for schools. Developed with Ygam’s expertise and delivered by TSB Bank staff as part of their school’s programme which runs throughout the UK, the module aims to provide young gamers with practical guidance on managing their money and understanding potential financial risks while gaming. 

A recent Censuswide survey of over 2,000 young gamers, commissioned by TSB, found that while the average initial cost of a game is £32, gamers spend an average of £540 annually on in-game purchases and subscriptions. Nearly half (47%) of those who spend money in-game feel they have little or no control over their spending while playing. 

Linda Scollins Smith, Director of Programmes at Ygam, said: “Gaming now plays a central role in young people’s lives, offering significant benefits. However, it is always important to safeguard against the risks, and the increasing sophistication of game monetisation through microtransactions and in-game purchases underscores the need for education on this issue. We are delighted to be working with TSB to support their school programmes, combining financial education with gaming education, to help young gamers develop healthy habits and navigate the digital world safely.”

Kate Osiadacz, Head of Responsible Business, TSB, said: “Gaming is often one of young people’s first interactions with spending or managing their money digitally; so we’re pleased to be working with Ygam to reach young people with targeted advice. Our Money Confident schools programme greatly benefits from Ygam’s insight – and we’re keen help empower the next generation to make informed decisions for their financial lives ahead.” 

According to a 2024 Mumsnet survey commissioned by Ygam, 88% of parents in the UK believe schools should provide education on gaming, despite only 35% reporting that their children currently do. Furthermore, 99% of these parents think this education should begin by the end of Key Stage 2. 

Alongside developing educational resources, Ygam and TSB Bank will collaborate on a range of initiatives throughout 2025 to raise awareness of this issue and support families in avoiding unexpected costs from gaming.  

For more information about Ygam and our portfolio of education programmes, please visit our training pages or email [email protected].

 

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Physics-Based Strategy Meets Mixed Reality: Battle Orb Redefines Competitive Gaming

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MixRift unveils brand new strategic PvP arena gaming experience

MixRift, an innovative mixed reality (MR) gaming developer, today announced the official launch of Battle Orb, a competitive strategy game which invites players to challenge each other and transform their physical surroundings into dynamic battlefields. Available now for Meta Quest platforms, Battle Orb represents the next evolution in mutli-player MR gaming.

A first PvP game for MixRift, Battle Orb allows players to step into immersive arenas where physical and digital worlds collide. Skill meets chaos in this fast-paced multiplayer strategy game, which challenges players to aim, shoot, and dominate with speed and precision across customized battlefields, combining tactical thinking with physics-based gameplay. Every hit counts as players collide, strategise and outplay opponents from around the world, from the comfort of their own homes. Players can compete in 2-player or 4-player battles, earn trophies, unlock and upgrade powerful units, and master unique arenas to climb the leaderboard.

“With Battle Orb, we’re not just launching a game, we’re basically turning your living room into a fantasy battleground.” said Bobby Voicu, CEO of MixRift. “We wanted to create something where anyone can jump in and start having fun in seconds, but that you could also master and keep replaying. I think this is what the future of gaming looks like, and it’s a blast!”

Key Features:

  • HD Graphics: Cutting-edge MR design technology creates a truly immersive gaming experience
  • Creative Character Options: Choose from tens of monsters, creatures, and cartoons to play with – each one zanier than the last
  • Real-Time PvP Action: Face-off in 2-player or 4-player matches full of high-stakes action
  • Physics Meets Strategy: Master the perfect angle, power, and timing to outmaneuver opponents, and perfect your shots to climb through the ranks
  • Unique Units & Powers: Earn wins and open loot chests to unlock and upgrade special characters and abilities
  • Environmental Integration: Scale your battlefield to fit any space, turning living rooms into competitive arenas
  • Competitive Progression: Climb global leaderboards through a rewarding rank system and prove you’re the righteous winner

The game’s intuitive controls ensure players of all skill levels can jump in immediately, while the strategic elements provide long-term engagement for competitive gamers. Battle Orb’s intuitive and quick matchmaking system means players are matched with others in similar ranks within seconds.

Battle Orb has been designed with comfort and safety in mind, earning a “Comfortable” rating and PEGI 3 classification, making it appropriate for players of all ages while still delivering compelling gameplay for serious competitors.

“We’ve created Battle Orb to be a really special mixed-reality competitive experience,” said Voicu. “The way it transforms your physical environment into a strategic battlefield creates moments of gaming magic that simply aren’t possible in traditional formats.”

Availability:
Battle Orb is available now on the Meta Quest Store for Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest 2 platforms. The game requires an internet connection for its online features.

For more information, visit https://mixrift.com/ or follow MixRift on social media for updates, tournaments, and community highlights.

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Blask expands Market Overview dashboard with 10 new countries

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Blask, the AI-powered analytics ecosystem for the iGaming industry, has added nine new countries to its Market Overview dashboard — bringing total coverage to 55 global jurisdictions. The latest update significantly strengthens the platform’s insights across Tier 1 and established markets.

Newly added countries include the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, and France. These markets are now fully available inside Blask’s Market Overview dashboard, with access to key performance indicators:

  1. Blask Index – a general signal of overall brand activity in the market
  2. BAP (Brand Accumulated Power) – reflects audience interest based on search trends and engagement
  3. APS (Acquisition Power Score) – measures how effective a brand is at acquiring new users
  4. CEB (Competitive Earning Baseline) – estimates a brand’s potential earnings within its competitive environment

“This expansion sharpens our coverage where it matters most,” said Max Tesla, CEO and co-founder of Blask. “Tier 1 markets are where competition is toughest — and decisions need to be backed by data. With these additions, Blask gives operators a clearer edge in navigating regulated, high-value regions.”

The Market Overview dashboard is designed to help operators, suppliers, and affiliates benchmark brand performance at the country level, track market dynamics, and spot early trends.

This release follows previous expansions into Asia, Latin America, and Africa, as Blask continues to respond to user demand for reliable, granular insights across the global iGaming landscape.

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