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Large majority of Ontarians who gamble are aware of the risks and take steps to protect themselves: Survey

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The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is delivering outreach programs across Ontario to raise awareness of risks associated with gambling and how people can protect themselves. These public education initiatives are supported by a new RGC survey of Ontarians that explores attitudes and behaviours about gambling.

RGC teams are interacting with people in various community settings, including colleges, universities and sporting venues, to highlight that gambling always carries risk and the value of making a plan about limits prior to gambling.

“The good news emerging from our survey is that the large majority of Ontarians who gamble are aware of the potential harms and take steps to protect themselves,” says Shelley White, CEO of RGC. “However, the findings also reveal how easy it can be to get carried away in the moment and underscore the need to protect yourself from the risks. Our programs communicate specific messages depending on the age group. These include the importance of setting time and money limits before gambling, to avoid emotional or impulsive decision making.”

The Community Outreach program involves an interactive game called Reaction Lab – a digital experience that simulates how the brain responds to stimulus, similar to when a person gambles.

There is also a team visiting colleges and universities across the province to educate young adults about how gambling can heighten emotional states, making it difficult to make informed decisions while gambling. This bilingual interactive program is called Check Your (Re)flex / Testez Vos (Ré)flexes. Similar to the Community Outreach program aimed at all age groups, this youth-focused advocacy shares signs of problem gambling common to young people and offers important tips such as setting and sticking to money and time limits.

Key survey findings

RGC’s new survey, which polled 1,411 Ontarian gamblers last fall, sheds light on attitudes, emotional responses and behaviours related to gambling.

  • 13.6 per cent of gamblers surveyed said at some point they gambled money they could not afford to lose.
  • One in three (33 per cent) did not always consider the amount of money they were prepared to lose before they gambled.
  • 31 per cent indicated they had spent more time gambling than they could afford at some point in the past six months.
  • 49 per cent did not always consider the amount of time they were prepared to gamble prior to playing.

Key findings related to young adults:

The survey suggests young adults (18 to 24) are more vulnerable to the emotional rush of gambling, raising the threat level of high-risk behaviours.

  • 58 per cent said they gambled because it makes them feel good at least sometimes.
  • One in five (19.9 per cent) gambled to cope with depression or nervousness at least sometimes.
  • 33 per cent gambled to get a “high” feeling at least sometimes.
  • Over a quarter (26.5 per cent) gambled to forget their worries at least sometimes.
  • 35 per cent gambled to cheer up when in a bad mood at least sometimes.

Other research shows 7.1 per cent of young adults have some type of gambling problem and nearly eight-in-10 Ontarians aged 18 to 24 (76.9 per cent) gambled in the past year.

Plan before you play

One of RGC’s key outreach messages for those who gamble is the value of having a plan in place prior to playing to manage potential risks before they appear. This involves setting strict loss and win limits and allocating a set amount of time in advance. When any of these planned limits are reached, the appropriate/best/ response is to walk away.

Part of a solid plan includes taking frequent breaks. It’s important to pause, reflect, and re-evaluate time or money spent. Setting a phone alarm makes for an easy reminder to take a break from gambling.

Another important message, particularly for young adults, is to be aware that one’s emotional state can impact decisions while gambling. Limiting alcohol or drugs, not gambling when depressed or worried and not using gambling as a way to feel better are all important ways to minimize risk.

Young people can gain valuable insights into the risks associated with gambling by visiting CheckYourReflex.ca and TestezVosRéflexes.ca

Methodology

Between November 28th and December 12th, 2019, the Responsible Gambling Council conducted a province-wide survey of Ontarian adults aged 18+. With the help of Delvinia’s AskingCanadians panel, a total of 2,011 online surveys were completed (including a sample of 1411 gamblers). The survey data was weighted to reflect Ontario’s age and gender distribution, according to most recent Census data. Based on a 95% confidence level, the survey results have a margin of error +/- 2.19%.

About RGC

The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention. RGC works to reduce gambling risks by creating and delivering innovative awareness and information programs, for a wide range of different groups including youth, young adults and the general public.


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Xprizo appoints Alex Cachia as Chief Information Officer

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Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has appointed Alex Cachia as Chief Information Officer (CIO) as it targets significant commercial growth by harnessing technology to empower underserved communities around the globe.

His focus will be building a high-performing tech organisation to support Xprizo’s expansive growth plans. A key element will be maximising investment value and business objectives that deliver social impact and business success.

Xprizo Chief Information Officer Alex Cachia commented: “I’m excited to join Xprizo at this time – I love the product and the goal of fostering financial inclusion. There are massive growth prospects on the horizon, and I cannot wait to bridge the gap for underserved communities around the world.”

Additional efforts will be targeted at regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making. As CIO, he’ll be tasked with aligning technology investments with business objectives, increasing automation, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.Cachia joins Xprizo with 24 years of experience in technology leadership, with expertise in FinTech, gaming, and affiliate marketing. During this time he completed several projects in technical debt reduction, marketing tech strategies, and security enhancements in affiliate marketing.

Xprizo CVO Richard Mifsud added: “Alex arrives at Xprizo with extensive experience in scaling technology, inspiring innovation and establishing operational excellence. The team is ready to take a step forward under his leadership and adeptness with cutting-edge solutions to achieve our mission of financial inclusion.”

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Spinomenal launches latest Spinoleague with €12m Max prize pool

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Leading iGaming content provider, Spinomenal has launched its latest Spinoleague that has a massive €12m max prize pool. The Spinoleague returns after last year’s huge success, promising even more thrilling challenges in its highly anticipated first tournament.

The Spinoleague follows an innovative format, divided into separate tournaments, each comprising several rounds and culminating with one final ‘Super Round.’ Spinomenal’s entire portfolio of slot games (including any new releases) will participate in the Spinoleague, except for 1 Reel games and a small selection of others.

There are eight tournaments in total and the first begins today before concluding on 26th March. The next seven tournaments begin the day after the last finishes and the final one will end on 4th March 2026. Promotional activities will be running throughout the tournaments to heighten the excitement and build anticipation.

An interactive Leaderboard is available for players who reach the qualifying total which will be displayed within the tournament tool. After each round ends, the Leaderboard will reset, giving players a chance to climb the ranks.

Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Spinoleague is back by popular demand after the massive success it enjoyed last year as we marked our 10th anniversary. The next edition of the tournament features several rounds that each build to the ultimate Super Round.”

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Grand Slam Track™ announces Stats Perform as exclusive global data and betting rights provider

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Grand Slam Track™, the new global home of professional track competition, launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, announced it has selected global sports AI, tech and data leader Stats Perform as its exclusive global data and betting rights distributor and integrity partner. 

Grand Slam Track™ is the premier global professional track league, featuring head-to-head matchups between the fastest stars in the sport. Every detail has been designed to unlock the sport’s full potential of storytelling, personalities, and gamification for broadcast and commercial partners and most importantly, for track stars and fans. 

Amongst increased prize money, contracted racers, and many other innovations designed to elevate the profile of track racing, only one event will take place at a time at each Slam. The Slams will be broadcast live on linear TV and streaming and across licensed sportsbooks. Together these initiatives are expected to create unprecedented fan affinity and attention for the racers and rivalries.  

Stats Perform is a trusted partner to many of the world’s highest-profile professional men’s and women’s sports organizations, with a deep expertise in collecting, creating, and distributing trusted, premium sports data, AI technology, and news and video content to maximize fan and bettor engagement, as well as supplying integrity services across the world of professional sport. 

“We’re delighted to partner with a world leader like Stats Perform to help us bring track to more fans across the globe,” said Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™.

“We look forward to setting a new standard for our sport with Stats Perform’s extensive network of trusted media and betting partners, eye-opening technology, and their true passion for the power of sport to unify and entertain. After helping leagues like the Premier League, WTA, La Liga and more build their audiences, we’re excited for them to do the same with Grand Slam Track™,” he added. 

“This partnership with Stats Perform is important for Grand Slam Track and the entire sport for a few reasons,” said Steve Gera, President of Grand Slam Track. “In addition to co-investing into the development of data and betting infrastructure for the sport, Stats Perform is also ensuring that all of our athletes, partners, and stakeholders enter this space with the highest level of knowledge, education, and integrity. They will be an important asset to the large investment our league is making into this sport.”

“MJ and the Grand Slam Track™ team have created something with astonishing entertainment and commercial potential for men’s and women’s track athletics, built upon his decades of unique experience on all sides of the spectrum, as a racer, as a media professional, and as an entrepreneur,” explained Carl Mergele, Chief Executive Officer at Stats Perform.  

“Everyone at Stats Perform is honored to have been selected as Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive data and betting streaming rights provider. We are excited to help them realize their vision of lifting the stories and personalities of track racing to their rightful positions in the hearts and minds of fans and bettors globally,” he said.

Grand Slam Track™ will host four Slams taking place this year between April and June in Kingston, Jamaica, Miami at Miramar, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. 96 contracted men’s and women’s star athletes will race over three action-packed hours, across 12 event groups for three consecutive nights. All four Grand Slam Track events will be streamed live in the U.S. on Peacock, including exclusive coverage of Slam Fridays, with the CW Network providing broadcast coverage of Slam Saturdays and Sundays. International broadcast information will be announced soon.

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