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Operators Unite To Trigger A National Conversation About Safer Gambling
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The gambling industry is coming together to stage the biggest ever campaign to promote safer gambling in the UK and Ireland.
Responsible Gambling Week 2019, which takes place from November 7th-November 13th, is the public face of the industry’s year-round commitment to safer gambling. More than 120,000 staff at thousands of gambling venues and online sites are taking part and this year it is also being supported by machine operators, who are opening their networks to promote responsible gambling messages, and by pubs across the country.
The campaign is led by the Industry Group For Responsible Gambling, comprised of all the gambling trade associations, and in Ireland by the Irish Bookmakers Association. The objective is to stimulate a national conversation about safer gambling, highlighting the tools, advice and help available to customers, and the initiatives being taken by operators to promote social responsibility.
A UK summit ‘Building a safer gambling industry’, hosted by ERG in association with Responsible Gambling Week, will take place on November 7th at Twickenham Rugby Stadium, bringing together leading online gaming operators, affiliates, regulators and the wider gaming community to discuss safer gambling strategies. Speakers include Tim Miller, executive director of the Gambling Commission.
During Responsible Gambling Week, staff from across the entire industry, including arcades, bingo clubs, bookmakers and casinos, will be empowered to initiate conversations with customers about safer gambling and messaging will be prominently displayed at venues. Some operators will have dedicated responsible gambling areas where experts will be available to speak to customers and others are organizing special events, including ‘take a break sessions’, and sponsored fundraising initiatives by staff. Operators will document their staff’s involvement in the campaign and have made an on-going commitment to invest in staff training, equipping them with the tools to advise customers about safer gambling.
Online websites will promote responsible gambling messages to their customers through pop-ups and banner ads. All operators will post responsible gambling content and information about advice and help for customers on their own social channels.
A new website, www.responsiblegamblinguk.org which goes lives in October, will act as an information hub, providing a comprehensive one-stop service for consumers all year round, educating them about all aspects of responsible gambling. Operators can also download assets and resources from the website to use during Responsible Gambling Week.
The responsible gambling information hub has been developed in conjunction with campaign partner GamCare, and the charity is running training courses during Responsible Gambling Week in London, Glasgow, Sunderland and Bath for professionals working with young people. The National Gambling helpline, 0808 8020 133, run by GamCare, helps anyone who has a problem with their gambling, or has been affected by gambling, and is being extended into a 24-hour service from the beginning of October.
Other key supporters of Responsible Gambling Week include:
Punch Pubs and Co, which will offer promotional kits, including posters and beer mats with responsible gambling messages across its portfolio of 1,300 pubs
The English Football League and sponsors SkyBet, who are offering advertising space at football grounds across the country and in matchday programmes; gambling operators, including Kindred and Betway, who sponsor Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premier League clubs, which will display responsible gambling messages on their team kit; Paddy Power Betfair, who are donating advertising space and providing sponsorship assets
The Racecourse Association and the British Horseracing Authority, which will display responsible gambling messages at racecourses across the UK during Responsible Gambling Week
Machine manufacturers, Astra Games, Scientific Gaming, Reflex and Inspired Gaming, who will be communicating responsible gambling messages through their network of gaming machines
Last year, the #RGWeek18 hashtag generated nearly 20 million impressions and safer gambling content is already being posted on Responsible Gambling Week social channels: Twitter: @RGWeek19; Facebook: facebook.com/RGweek19; and, for the first time on Instagram: Instagram.com/rgweek19.
John Hagan, chairman of the IGRG, said:
“We are confident that Responsible Gambling Week, now in its third year, will be our biggest campaign yet, but this is not just about one week in the year, it is about promoting safer gambling all year round. We want to make this an open and inclusive conversation, connecting with the widest possible audience, including those who do not think messages about responsible gambling are aimed at them. We want to take the message about safer gambling even further this year, through our own social channels, with the support of our partners inside the industry and beyond”.
Neil McArthur, chief executive of the Gambling Commission, said:
“The week’s strapline, ‘Let’s talk about safer gambling’, is an important message not only for customers but also for the staff and industry leaders whose role is to look out for their customers. It provides an opportunity for people across the gambling industry, no matter what their role is, to focus on what part they can play to make gambling safer and reduce gambling harms”.
Anna Hemmings, chief executive of GamCare, said:
“Safer gambling is a key priority for GamCare, and we are pleased to support initiatives that promote and extend safer gambling messaging, such as RG Week. In particular, we are delighted to be offering training to youth-facing professionals through our national youth education programme: BigDeal. This focusses on delivering education to young people directly, as well as the youth workforce to promote more informed choices about gambling behavior and an understanding of the potential for harm. As usual, if anyone has any concerns about their gambling, they will be able to get in touch with us at any time for help and support via the National Gambling Helpline.”
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BMM INNOVATION GROUP ACHIEVES RECORD FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN 2024, ADDS 123 NEW EMPLOYEES
Company achieves highest revenue in 44-year history; expands employee base to serve emerging markets and enhance service levels
BMM Innovation Group (“BMM,” “BIG Group,” or “BIG”), a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, training, and cybersecurity solutions for the global gaming industry, today announced record-breaking financial results for the fiscal year 2024. This milestone underscores the Company’s growth and commitment to innovation and service excellence.
In 2024, the BIG Group celebrated its eighth straight year of record growth, with a significant year-over-year revenue increase. The results were driven by strong demand for BMM Testlabs’ compliance testing services, the expansion of its global footprint, and growth in the Company’s BIG Cyber services and RG24seven Virtual Training business.
BIG Group Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President Martin Storm said, “Our record performance is a testament to our team’s talent and our customers’ trust. The addition of 123 new employees reflects our commitment to investing in people, innovation, and infrastructure to meet the global gaming industry’s needs.”
A Year of Growth and Investment
As part of its growth strategy, BIG expanded its global employee base by 22 percent year over year, adding new talent to support service delivery operations. The new team members, including mathematicians, testers, engineers, project managers, and quality assurance experts, will support the Company’s mission of transforming gambling industry performance.
Driving Innovation in Gaming Compliance
Through its BMM Testlabs business, BIG continues to lead in product testing and compliance by embracing emerging technologies such as AI and advanced automation. These innovations enable the Company to provide cutting-edge services that ensure the integrity, fairness, quality, and security of gaming products worldwide.
Storm added, “2024 was pivotal for BIG as we leveraged technology to set new industry standards. We look forward to growing in new markets like Brazil, UAE, Thailand, Nigeria, and Ghana, to name a few, and are now positioned to complete with GLI in all gaming markets for the first time in 23 years.”
Looking Ahead: A Focus on Cybersecurity and Responsible Gaming Training
BIG is positioned to continue growth in 2025 and beyond. BMM Testlabs will expand its global presence, enhance its technological capabilities, and strengthen partnerships with regulators, manufacturers, and operators worldwide.
For BIG Cyber services, BMM will fortify operators and suppliers with a robust suite of managed cybersecurity solutions. Through RG24seven Virtual Training, the Company will continue growing its learner base and adding new expert-led content on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics.
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Evo Awards Show Reveals Official Run of Show on Feb. 15 Dedicated to Celebrating the Fighting Game Community
Winners for the 22 categories for the Evo Awards powered by Qiddiya Gaming will be unveiled during action-packed program.
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Evolution Championship Series (known as Evo), unveiled additional details for its inaugural Evo Awards powered by Qiddiya Gaming on February 15 in Los Angeles. The invite-only event will honor the icons of the fighting game community and the future trailblazers and will reveal the winners across 22 categories voted by the fans, Hall of Fame inductees, and publisher reveals.
Evo Awards Run of Show (times are subject to change)
5:00 p.m. PT – The Evo Awards Pre-Show hosts Tasty Steve and Hollywood RobTV kick-off the evening that will stream live on Evo’s Twitch Channel and Evo’s YouTube Channel. Additional special guests include Maximilian Dood, Faye Mata and Evo Award Nominees.
5:15 p.m. PT – Pre-Show continues with Arcade Carpet Interviews and the Marvel vs Capcom 2 “Tournament of Champions” featuring FGC Legends Justin Wong, Michael “IFC Yipes” Mendoza, Sanford Kelly, and Duc Do and commentated by Mike Ross and GoldenBoyNeo.
6:45 p.m. PT – Pre-Show wraps up with major announcements about Evo 2025 including ticketing, hotels, special guests and more game reveals.
7:00 p.m. PT – The Evo Awards presented by Qiddiya Gaming hands out the first of 22 Awards that include Player of the Year, Match of the Year and Moment of the Year.
The Evo Awards will also see three FGC Legends – Tokido, John Choi and Alex Valle, inducted into the Evo Hall of fame.
During the show fans can expect a multitude of world premiere announcements from several of our partners, including a major announcement from Cygames for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. There will also be updates from Arc System Works with a world premiere announcement for their upcoming title HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT. There will also be a world premiere announcement for UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes.
Additionally, we’ll have World Premiere announcements from SNK for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at the Evo Awards, with attendees able to access a demo of the game on-site. Fans tuning in can expect an exciting exhibition match featuring several fighting game champions and personalities. The Open Beta Test will be starting from Feb. 20th and running until the 24th, giving everyone a chance to get in on the action. FATAL FURY: CotW is available for preorder on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Epic Games Store.”
Fighting game fans can look forward to Capcom promoting the upcoming Capcom Fighting Collection 2 at the event, giving fans a sneak preview of the arcade classics, including: Project Justice, Power Stone 2, Capcom vs. SNK 2 and more.
Chipotle®, who returns as presenting partner for the third year in a row for the flagship event in Las Vegas on Aug. 1-3, will also present the “Best Meme” and “Best Custom Hardware” Awards, while Zenni will present the “Best Dressed Award”. The show will also be supported by PlayStation Tournaments who will present the “They’ve Got Next” award, and NACON will present “Comeback of the Year”. To crown the unforgettable evening, the Evo Awards’ powering partner Qiddiya Gaming will honor both the Player of the Year and Moment of the Year Awards.
Additional partners for the Evo Awards include Red Bull and SEGA’s Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
“With the Evo Awards, we are thrilled to be presenting an event acknowledging the achievements of the game community now and in the years ahead,” said Rick Thiher, General Manager of Evo. “These Awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate and inspire the passionate players, fans, publishers, and developers that make fighting games so exciting.”
The list of Evo Award Categories and Nominees are below.
Evo Awards Categories:
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Best Pop Off
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Nominees: Hayao NoahtheProdigy, Nitro, AK, Punk
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FGC Content of the Year
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Nominees: TEKKEN 8 Tutorials, Marvel vs Capcom 2 Streams, Sajam TEKKEN Slam, Will It Kill?, Trash Talk Podcast
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FGC Meme of the Year presented by Chipotle
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Nominees: The Wazzler, Hand Heart & Thumbs Up, Hayao Does The Splits, Let’s Go Gambling, Attacks IRL
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Comeback of the Year presented by NACON
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Nominees: Hayao, Arslan Ash, G_Conceptz, SonicFox, Yagami
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Match of the Year Award
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Nominees: Punk vs Big Bird, Hayao vs FrankieBFG, Xiao Hai vs Kusanagi, Nitro vs Tatuma, Arslan Ash vs ATIF
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Best On-Air Duo
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Nominees: IFCYipeS + Sajam, RIP + Tasty Steve, Sajam + Tasty Steve, Justin Wong + IFCYipeS, Vicious + Justin Wong
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Best Commentary
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Nominees: That is a Worthless Button!, This Could Be Game…And It Is, Arslan’s Gonna Do It! He’s So Close! He’s So Close, Steve!, That Could Be an Evo-Losing Anti Air, Break His Guard!
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Best Custom Hardware presented by Chipotle
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Nominees: C.O.M.B.O. Extension Buttons, Snack Box Micro, MPress Nano, Custom Claiomh Solais Arcade Stick, Haute Pad T-Series
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Best FGC Cosplay
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Nominees: Chonibu, MSValentine, Chiba Josui, Onesaya, Kryrayne
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Best Dressed presented by Zenni
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Nominees: Tasty Steve, Logan Sama, Vicious, Hollywood RobTV, IFCYipeS
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Best Button of the Year
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Nominees: Dragunov Ignition Switch (QCF+4), Luke Crouching Medium Punch, Dash Light Attack, Johnny Cage Forward 3, Ken Crouching Medium Kick
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Tech of the Year
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Nominees: Pro KO Leverless, SWORL Arcade Controller, Hit Box Ultra, Sapphire Leverless Controller, LVL Controller
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Marketing Campaign of the Year
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Nominees: Evo + SFG + TEKKEN 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves X Cristiano Ronaldo, 2XKO, Street Fighter 6 Season 2, ECT Commercial
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Fighting Game Release of the Year
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Nominees: TEKKEN 8, Street Fighter 6 Season 2 DLC, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Series, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Rivals of Aether II
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They’ve Got Next presented by PlayStation Tournaments
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Nominees: EnzoTheHokage, Booce, NoahtheProdigy, KingReyJr, Blaz
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Best FGC Local
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Nominees: Tatakai Tuesday, NLBC, Abou Dojo, FGC Meetups, Ozimeme
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Invitational of the Year
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Nominees: Red Bull Kumite, Sajam TEKKEN Slam, Crazy Raccoon Cup, Red Bull Golden Letters, Topanga Championship 5
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Best Online Series
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Nominees: CasaBunch, TNS Online, Saltmine League, The Kolosseum, Can Opener
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Content Creator of the Year
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Nominees: Sajam, Justin Wong, Brian_F, Broski, Diaphone
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Commentator of the Year
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Nominees: IFCYipeS, Tasty Steve, Sajam, Rynge, Vicious
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Player of the Year presented by Qiddiya Gaming
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Nominees: Punk, Arslan Ash, MenaRD, Xiao Hai, Nitro
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Moment of the Year presented by Qiddiya Gaming
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Nominees: Punk Wins Street Fighter 6 at Evo, Hayao “Moment 38”, Xiao Hai Wins Esports World Cup, Lilypichu vs Harada at Evo Showcase, MenaRD Wins His First Evo
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