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Responsible Gambling Week hailed a huge success

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 Responsible Gambling Week 2018 has been hailed as a resounding success, with the #RGWeek18 hashtag generating almost 20 million impressions during the campaign.

 

The slogan for the week was ‘Let’s Talk About Responsible Gambling’ and the objective of the campaign was to spark a national conversation. Social media channels were identified as the best way of communicating messages about how to gamble responsibly to the widest possible audiences. Meanwhile, more than 127,000 staff at over 11,000 gambling venues and online sites in the UK and Ireland provided advice to customers and staged charity events to publicise the campaign.

The social media campaign generated 19.3 million impressions on Twitter and Facebook, compared to 7 million during last year’s Responsible Gambling Week, and was led by operators in every sector of the industry and joined by leading football clubs and racecourses. Additionally, Strictly Come Dancing contestant and former England cricketer Graeme Swann endorsed the campaign on Instagram, alongside Team GB hockey gold medallist Sam Quek, in a campaign sponsored by Clarion Gaming, which was designed to reach beyond regular gamblers and generated hundreds of thousands of impressions.

The English Football League (EFL), sponsored by Sky Bet, gave strong support to the event with advertisements appearing in every match programme on the weekend during Responsible Gambling Week and messages on big screens, while many of the 72 clubs promoted responsible gambling videos on their social channels. Swansea City’s players wore a special shirt, featuring the campaign logo, for their match against Rotherham, whilst players from Middlesbrough and Preston North End recorded videos sharing the campaign’s key responsible gambling matches, which were pushed out on their social channels. Several Premier League clubs also supported the week including Crystal Palace, Huddersfield, Watford and West HHhhHam United, whose players warmed up in Responsible Gambling Week training tops before their match against Tottenham.

Ascot racecourse backed the campaign with a series of initiatives at its televised meeting during Responsible Gambling Week. Every runner in the 3.30 race wore co-branded Bet With Ascot/RGW saddle cloths, and the winner’s podium and Parade Ring were branded with campaign logos while all staff at the meeting wore Responsible Gambling Week badges. Other racecourses, including Chester and Bangor-on-Dee, also supported the campaign and adverts were published in race cards at every meeting in the country.

The charity, GamCare, ran training courses in Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, London and Hull for professionals working with young adults and children, while in Ireland, the Dunlewey Centre ran a series of responsible gambling workshops and The Irish Bookmakers Association hosted a drop-in day in Leinster House. Customers who needed further help or information were referred to GambleAware, an independent charity which funds research, education and treatment, or the Dunlewey addiction services in Ireland.

Responsible Gambling Week was organised by the Industry Group For Responsible Gambling (IGRG), which through its member trade associations covers online, amusement arcades, bingo clubs, bookmakers and casinos. The campaign took place in the UK and Ireland and was supported by The Irish Bookmakers Association, Irish Amusement Trade Association, Horse Racing Ireland and both the Irish Greyhound and Horse Racing Tote.

During the week, John Hagan, chairman of the IGRG, held a drop-in event at the House of Commons, outlining the campaign to MPs and peers. He also moderated a successful breakfast briefing, organised by EGR Compliance, which was attended by more than 100 guests. The panel was made up of Helen Rhodes, director of safer gambling at the Gambling Commission, Anna Hemmings, chief executive of GamCare and representatives from operators, Sky Bet and William Hill, and event sponsors Genius Sports.

Jackpot Joy Group plc sponsored advertisements at London Undergound stations, ensuring the campaign was brought to the attention of hundreds of thousands of commuters.

John Hagan, Chairman of the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling, said:

“I would like to thank all the operators and other companies in the industry for their wholehearted support for Responsible Gambling Week. Thanks to their support, and the involvement of so many football clubs and leading racecourses, we successfully sparked a national conversation about what it means to gamble responsibly.

“The #RGWeek18 hashtag garnered 19.3 million impressions this year, a fantastic achievement, especially when compared to last year’s figure of 7m impressions. The campaign demonstrated that when operators from every sector come together to promote common messages across their networks they can make a real impact.

“I hope this has paved the way for more collaboration across the industry to promote best practice and set common standards around every aspect of responsible gambling. I know from my conversations with MPs, at the parliamentary event we held during Responsible Gambling Week, that this will be seen as an important and welcome development”.

Anna Hemmings, chief executive of GamCare, said:

Responsible Gambling Week demonstrates that positive collaboration across the industry can have real benefits.

To make gambling activities as safe as possible we need to have more conversations about gambling in general, as well as helping customers understand the tools which are available to help them stay in control of their gambling, providing information about risks in a clear and accessible way, and ensuring that if someone wants to take a break they can step away easily for as long as they want to.

GamCare was pleased to support the Week through our Youth Outreach Programme, helping those who support young people to have honest conversations about gambling in a broader range of contexts. We’re looking forward to an even bigger impact in the years to follow.”

 

ABOUT IGRG:

  • Established in 2014, the IGRG promotes socially responsible gambling within the British gambling industry, in support of the three licensing objectives in the Gambling Act 2005.
  • The IGRG comprises the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB); British Amusement Machine Association (BACTA); The Bingo Association (BA); National Casino Forum (NCF); and Remote Gambling Association (RGA).
  • IGRG’s member associations represent some 640 operators and 8,500 licensed premises, reflecting the spectrum of gambling businesses.

 


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GGPoker Launches WSOP Express: Your Fast Track To Poker’s Biggest Live Events!

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GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announced the launch of WSOP Express, a revolutionary new series of online qualifier tournaments designed to give every player the chance to win their way into the most prestigious live poker events on the planet. 

WSOP Express utilizes a simple ‘steps’ format, allowing players to embark on their journey to glory from tiny buy-ins:

  • Step 1: All-In or Fold 4-max Sit & Go – $0.50 or Step 1 ticket buy-in – Step 2 ticket prize
  • Step 2: Spin & Gold 6-max Sit & Go – $2 or Step 2 ticket buy-in – Step 2-4 ticket or WSOP Pass prize
  • Step 3: Turbo Tournament – $10 or Step 3 ticket buy-in – Step 4 ticket prize
  • Step 4: Regular Tournament – $150 or Step 4 ticket buy-in – Ring Pass or Bracelet Pass prize

Players can start at Step 1 or buy directly into any step, making the path to live tournament poker accessible to all.

GGPoker will also host special step tournaments, which participants can play to win the bigger WSOP Express passes:

  • Bracelet Step: Regular Tournament – $1,000 buy-in or ticket – Bracelet Pass prize
  • Super Step: Regular Tournament – $2,500 buy-in or ticket – Super Pass prize

Free WSOP Express tickets can be claimed through various exciting promotions, including cash game challenges and more.

The available WSOP Express passes are:

  • $5,000 Ring Pass: Your ticket to WSOP Super Circuit Live Events, this pass includes event buy-in plus expenses
  • $10,000 Bracelet Pass: Grants entry to $10,000 WSOP bracelet events, such as next year’s iconic WSOP 2026 $10K Main Event in Las Vegas
  • $30,000 Super Pass: The ultimate package for the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, including your $26K entry, discounted accommodation at the exclusive Atlantis Paradise Island resort, and more

A key focus of WSOP Express is to open the doors to the newly announced WSOP Paradise 2025 Super Main Event. Taking place this December at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, this monumental tournament boasts a record-breaking $60,000,000 prize guarantee, making it the largest live poker guarantee in history, shattering last year’s impressive $50,000,000 Super Main Event guarantee.

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, shared his excitement: “This is a game-changer for the GGPoker community, literally. Imagine starting with a tiny buy-in and winning your way into the biggest live poker events on the planet, including the record-breaking $60,000,000 guaranteed WSOP Paradise Super Main Event in the Bahamas! WSOP Express is designed to turn dreams into reality, making the pinnacle of poker truly accessible for everyone – play WSOP Express and take the fast track to the WSOP!”

The WSOP Express journey is straightforward: complete steps, earn your pass, and enter the WSOP experience. This streamlined process ensures that players can easily track their progress towards their desired live event.

Visit GGPoker today to start your WSOP Express journey and take aim at poker’s biggest prizes: ggpoker.com/tournaments/wsop-express/

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Week 29/2025 slot games releases

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming

Spinomenal has rolled out the latest addition to its iconic Demi Gods Series: Demi Gods VI Hold & Hit. In this new release, players are transported to a mystical realm surrounded by ominous mountains and swirling mists. The adventure unfolds within a 5×3 reel frame, where electric anticipation crackles around each spin. Atlas, Selene, Helios, and Hera are once again the main protagonists on a mission through ancient Greece in the hunt for glory.

Million Games is thrilled to announce the launch of Fortune Fairies, an enchanting new video slot that takes players into a mystical forest filled with magic, rewards, and a jackpot. This 5×3, high volatility slot invites players into a world, where ethereal fairies, shimmering orbs, and hidden treasures await. Designed for players who love immersive storytelling and rewarding gameplay, Fortune Fairies features two captivating bonus rounds.

GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent German software developers for slot games, has released Roman Legion Flaming Link, the latest addition to join the line-up of its hugely successful Flaming Link series. This imperious 5×3 slot marches players straight to the heart of the Roman Empire, where legionnaires must vie for victory.

PG Soft has unveiled its fantasy-fueled video slot, Dragon’s Treasure Quest. The game is presented within a  5-reel, 3-row frame and features expanding reels and multipliers. Players must track down hidden treasures while navigating through legendary lore to find Wilds and Scatters, represented by a dragon eye and treasure chest respectively.

BC.GAME is adding a dark twist to its slot lineup with the launch of Symbiote, a high-volatility crypto slot developed by Croco Gaming. Inspire by the cult comic Venom, the game invites players into a battle for control — where fusing with an alien parasite brings incredible power, but always at a cost. Symbiote draws heavy visual influence from comic book aesthetics, particularly from the Venom universe.

Get ready to don your sombrero and put your piñata smashing arm to the test in Piñateros – the brand-new Premium release from popular software provider, Swintt, where collecting six or more flaming chilis can unlock fiery rewards or one of four red-hot local jackpots. Boasting a colourful collection of symbols that serves up sugar, spice and all things nice, this exciting 5×3 reel, 50-payline slot includes fresh fruits, thirst-quenching beverages and Mexican musical instruments among its unique icons, with expanding wilds helping to create further wins.

 

Saddle up, slot fans! TaDa Gaming’s latest release, Bounty Frenzy, is here to ignite the reels with wild west energy, gold-studded features and nonstop action. Packed with cascading wins, dynamic multipliers and transforming Gold Frame Wilds, this medium-volatility slot delivers thrilling gameplay with a 5000x max win potential.

The chaos-loving Joker returns in Cashin’ Joker, a vibrant 3-reel slot from Play’n GO that doesn’t play by the rules. As numbers tumble onto the reels and transform into powerful multipliers, players are thrust into a fast-paced experience full of surprises and dramatic shifts in momentum. Every time the Joker symbol appears, the game shifts into another gear.

Red Rake Gaming has released Super 60 Stars, the latest addition to its acclaimed Super series, now available to all partner operators. This new release retains the fast-paced gameplay and wide variety of features that have made the series one of the most popular in the iGaming industry, while also introducing an exclusive new addition that adds even more excitement to the game. The new feature in Super 60 Stars is the “Super 60 Stars” symbol, which can appear anywhere on the reels and trigger the brand-new “Super 60 Gold X” minigame.

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Legends Charity Game in Lisbon to raise millions for charity

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International stars of the football world are coming together in Lisbon this September for the Legends Charity Game in order to raise funds for communities suffering from the effects of war and local tensions around the world.

Timed to coincide with the SBC Summit in Lisbon, the Legends Charity Game on Monday 15 September is a highly anticipated match between Portugal Legends vs. World Legends, featuring some of the biggest names in the history of football. The Legends will compete in front of 60,000 Fans, and in front of millions of people that will watch the game online / on TV.

With strong support from the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the match will see Portuguese legends playing against footballing royalty from the Rest of the World in an event that aims to raise over €1,000,000 for selected charities in the support of communities and families experiencing extreme hardship.

Luis Figo, who won trophies across Europe as well as the Ballon d’Or in 2000, will be captaining the Portugal Legends side. He comments: “It’s always a pleasure to come back to my country and play football, especially when wearing the national team colours! Hope to see a full stadium in my hometown Lisbon for this amazing Legends Charity Game and raise funds for important charity causes.”

Joining Figo from the triumphant Euro 2016 winning squad are Ricardo Quaresma, Eliseu and Ricardo Carvalho. Champions League winners Fábio Coentrão, Maniche, Hugo Almeida, Vitor Baia, José Bosingwa and Deco will also play on the night as well as other famous Portuguese legends include Beto, Jorge Andrade, Dani, Tiago Mendes, Hélder Postiga, Nuno Gomes and Simão. They will be managed by another Champions League winner – Costinha.

They will be facing stiff competition from the World Legends squad that includes legends such as: Peter Schmeichel (Denmark), Cafu (Brazil), Javier Zanetti (Argentina), Diego Lugano (Uruguay), Leonardo Bonucci (Italy), Gaizka Mendieta (Spain), Youri Djorkaeff (France), Christian Karambeu (France), Marek Hamsik (Slovakia), Giorgos Karagounis (Greece), Krassimir Balakov (Bulgaria), Gheorghe Hagi (Romania), Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands) Henrik Larsson (Sweden), Shota Arveladze (Georgia), Javier Saviola (Argentina), and Ronaldinho (Brazil).

The match will be played in front of 60,000 fans at either Estádio da Luz (Benfica Stadium) or José Alvalade Stadium (Sporting Lisbon Stadium), which will be part of a big and exciting reveal in August when the Champions League schedule is released.

The Legends Charity Game aims to raise over €1,000,000 for a number of good causes based both abroad and in Portugal as the Football Family aims to give back to the families of the world. Funds will be raised for both international and national charities who help families and communities in need.

One of the international organisations that The Legends Charity Game will be raising funds for is the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS). Every day, the Ukrainian Red Cross teams provide evacuation support, psychosocial and first aid, provide essential humanitarian relief, support temporary shelters, help with housing restoration, and spread awareness about unexploded ordnance risks. Ukrainian Red Cross volunteers and staff work in all regions of the country to support those who need it most.

Maksym Dotsenko, Director General of the Ukrainian Red Cross, comments: “The war in Ukraine continues, and unfortunately, millions of people still need support every day. We have no right to stop. Initiatives like the Legends Charity Game are not just about the funds raised. They are about compassion, and the understanding that the world stands by us. They are about solidarity that transforms into real help for those going through the toughest times. We are grateful to everyone who takes part.”

The Lisbon-based Cáritas Portuguesa, which offers critical support to marginalised communities fighting issues such as poverty and inadequate emergency relief, is also a charitable partner for the Legends Charity Game.

SBC Founder & CEO Rasmus Sojmark explains: “We are taking our charitable endeavours up a notch this year with the spectacular football match in order to raise a lot of money for some very worthy causes. By tying the match in with the SBC Summit in Lisbon the same week, we have found a way for the communities around football and business to help other communities that are facing unimaginable hardships.”

Tickets  are available to purchase via the official website www.legendscharitygame.com. See Tickets will handle ticket management of the event.

Sponsorships and Hospitality are still available in support of the event and the charities. Some of the sponsors already confirmed include iGP, Soft2Bet, Sportingtech, Vegas Legends, Spribe, SmartSoft and Alea.

Sport Global Charitable Foundation is a restricted fund under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund (UK registered charity with charity number 1099682). All of the profits from the Legends Charity Game will support the Sport Global Charitable Foundation’s beneficiary charities across a range of causes including the Ukrainian Red Cross Society and Caritas Portugal.

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