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Spectrum Gaming Group Expands Professional Staff to Meet Growing Demand
Spectrum Gaming Group announces the hiring of four professionals to meet the growing demand for its economic, regulatory and public-policy services around the world.
“Building on our 2018 growth throughout Asia, Europe and North America, we are proud to add four outstanding professionals to the Spectrum team. We will rely on them heavily for what is already shaping up to be a busy 2019,” said Fredric Gushin, Spectrum Managing Director.
Asaka Ishiyama joins Spectrum as Senior Vice President, Japan. Ishiyama has more than 35 years of hands-on experience in business and development, with extensive exposures to American, Australian, Southeast Asian and South Asian business cultures. Ishiyama served on the Board of Directors for Adelaide Casino in Australia and has recently worked with Spectrum on its Japanese engagements. He previously served as head of Citigroup asset management group, where he directed and managed debt/real investment investments in Japan. Based in Tokyo, Ishiyama will oversee Spectrum’s business development regarding integrated resorts (IR) in Japan.
Matthew Roob joins Spectrum as Senior Vice President, Financial Analysis. Roob spent the last seven years at Seneca Gaming Corp., where he most recently served as Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. At Seneca, he worked with the executive team in overseeing three successful casinos in Western New York. Since 1995 he has worked for or with gaming companies on myriad projects and in markets throughout the country. Roob will head the Spectrum’s financial analysis and strategic planning practices.
Richard Doss joins Spectrum as Marketing and Events Coordinator. He most recently handled promotions and marketing for the Golden Nugget Lake Charles in Louisiana. Doss coordinates Spectrum’s marketing tasks and oversees production of the East Coast Gaming Congress as well as production of the Winter and Summer meetings for the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, for which Spectrum serves as Executive Director.
Daniel Phillips joins Spectrum’s global advisory team through a strategic alliance to identify and develop new relationships with online and sports-betting providers who wish to enter the U.S. market. Over a 25-year period, Phillips – based in the UK – has established himself as a senior figure in the regulated gaming industry for several public and leading companies across the online, retail and social spaces. He has held director and C-level roles with Playtech, Gala Coral, Chartwell, Fertitta Interactive, and others.
About Spectrum: Spectrum Gaming Group is a non-partisan consultancy that specializes in the economics, regulation and policy of legalized gambling worldwide. We have provided independent research and professional services to public- and private-sector clients since 1993. We bring wide industry perspective to every engagement, having worked in 38 US states and territories and in 47 countries on six continents. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.spectrumgaming.com.
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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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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, 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:
- Blask Index – a general signal of overall brand activity in the market
- BAP (Brand Accumulated Power) – reflects audience interest based on search trends and engagement
- APS (Acquisition Power Score) – measures how effective a brand is at acquiring new users
- 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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