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We must be guided by the education sector to deliver effective prevention programmes to young people
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YGAM Chief Executive Lee Willows reflects on some of the key topics to emerge from three reports published last week and highlights the valuable contribution the charity is making.
Last week was a significant week for everyone connected the gambling industry. Reading the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) annual progress report; The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report and the Lords Select Committee report, it was pleasing to read these reports all featured insight from people with direct experience of the tragic harm that gambling can cause some individuals, such as the YGAM Founders. As Chief Executive of the YGAM charity and personally as someone who lost everything to a gambling addiction, I was grateful for the opportunity to contribute my insight and experiences. Such inclusion would have been unheard of five-years ago. Having three incredibly helpful reports published in quick succession over a period of five days is in many ways helpful and timely as YGAM continues to evolve our strategy. I congratulate everyone involved in producing three fascinating reports that will inform the debate moving forward.
At YGAM, we strongly believe that prevention, including education is an essential component to reduce gambling-related harms. We engage with the education sector daily and we are constantly listening to the needs of teachers, practitioners and young people. It is very clear from these conversations that teachers and practitioners need and appreciate our resources more than ever. The feedback we get from teachers, practitioners and young people and the insight from external evaluations is overwhelmingly positive and there is an enormous demand for information on gambling and gaming. Whilst it was pleasing to see education feature in all three reports, the voices of the professionals working in that sector should also be taken into consideration. We must continue to be guided by professionals working in the education sector to deliver effective prevention programmes to young people.
The focus on the blurred lines between gaming and gambling is welcomed. The YGAM workshops help build digital resilience and educate people on the different types of games accessible to children. We agree with the DCMS Select Committee and the Children’s Commissioner that loot boxes that contain the element of chance should not be sold to children under 18. The concern about allowing children to access loot boxes is that it is conditioning them to gambling behaviour from an early age. Building on our discussions with DCMS we look forward to contributing to the government’s call to action on loot boxes which will hopefully lead to consideration of an appropriate regulatory intervention.
The debate around gambling advertising and the impact it has on younger generations is imperative. You do not have to work in this sector to notice that gambling adverts dominate the promotional spaces at most sporting events. The YGAM resources tackle this topic head on as we continue to raise awareness of the potential harms and the support available. We believe concerns about marketing and sponsorship should be addressed by evidence-based analysis that puts the safety of young people first and we look forward to contributing to this debate.
When the Gambling Commission launched the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling-Related Harms, there was real hope for change and there has been some positive change; yes more can be done and some actions need to move in a more expedient manner, but change does take time. I also worry that in the desire to affect structural change, or radically change strategic direction part way through a national strategy may result in valuable insight being lost. I do see many people and organisations coming together to deliver the strategy which is superb and that is where we will continue to have a relentless focus.
Certainly in my time in YGAM I have seen Safer Gambling teams within operators increase from one employee, who led Safer Gambling work on a part-time bases, to now large Safer Gambling teams with twenty plus employees working full-time in this area of work. In that time, I have also seen and been fortunate to work alongside others who have been affected by gambling-harms set up their own organisations and I have witnessed the rise of passionate campaigners who demand change, often following tragic circumstances. At the heart of all this work is a shared commitment to reduce-harms and it would be so oxygenating if more time can be spent finding common goals and delivering the national strategy.
As a prevention charity we will continue to focus on the delivery of education, building and sharing insight and demonstrating impact. This is a crucial period for the future of this sector and everyone at YGAM looks forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholder groups to ensure all young and vulnerable people are safe from gaming and gambling related harms.
Finally, YGAM has published its strategic plan 2019 – 2021 and within our annual review filed with the Charity Commission and Companies House we share progress against our strategic goals and insight. However next week, we will have a dedicated page on our website which will also show this progress, insight, and our impact in a succinct manner. I am incredibly proud of the YGAM team and many colleagues from all parts of the sector (inc charities, trade bodies, operators, regulators, ABSG, DCMS, teachers, young people, EbEs); working hard to make a difference in this space.
Lee Willows
Chief Executive, YGAM
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the leading global supplier of world-class casino equipment and services, today announced the strategic acquisition of the dice manufacturing business from Gaming Partners International (GPI).
This landmark acquisition provides TCSJOHNHUXLEY with immediate ownership of GPI’s dice manufacturing capabilities, significantly expanding the company’s production footprint and product portfolio.
With this purchase, TCSJOHNHUXLEY is reinforcing its position as the definitive industry leader. The company will now offer three premier dice brands: TK, Paulson, and TCSJOHNHUXLEY. Crucially, operations will be maintained in both Mexico and Missouri, USA, providing customers with dual supply capabilities for enhanced supply chain resilience and flexibility across all global markets.
This acquisition is a strategic move that enhances TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s core offering, secures its dominance in the dice sector, and ensures the continued delivery of the highest quality and most secure gaming dice to casinos worldwide.
The combined capabilities solidify the company’s commitment to producing the highest standard of precision gaming dice. TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s own “Certified Perfects” Dice are globally acknowledged as the world-wide industry standard for casino gaming dice and are trusted globally for accuracy, quality, and security. Available for Craps, Sic Bo, and Pai Gow, the dice can be specified with razor edge or ball corner profiles, come in various sizes, and are manufactured with dots flush to the surface before being wrapped in the signature gold foil, with options for monogramming or serialization to a casino’s specifications, ensuring complete security.
Tristan Sjoberg, Executive Chairman of TCSJOHNHUXLEY, commented “The acquisition of the GPI dice business is a truly transformative step for TCSJOHNHUXLEY. By immediately securing the renowned TK and Paulson brands, we are fundamentally consolidating our position as the definitive global leader in casino dice manufacturing. Leveraging this increased scale and our dual production capabilities, we can provide customers with unmatched supply security and sustained access to the world’s most precise, trusted, and high-quality gaming dice.”
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Ganadu Gaming has announced the addition of sought-after Nolimit City titles to the stacked games lobby at Speedz online casino.
The operator welcomes selected Nolimit City titles as an essential part of the slots offering within newly-launched Speedz, stating that the portfolio represents some of the world’s most popular games, notable for their boundary-challenging storylines, innovative mechanics, stunning graphics and slick gameplay and a chance to win generous rewards (with a bit of luck!).
Epic games, unforgettable experiences
Players around the globe have come to appreciate Nolimit City titles such as the phenomenal Fire in the Hole mining-themed series, the gritty urban flavour of the Punk series, including Punk Toilet, deranged adventures in Serial and Mental, and lighter fare like Walk of Shame and Tomb of Akhenaten. Nolimit City titles are instantly recognisable for their dark humour and amusing characters.
These, and other exceptional online slot experiences, can be enjoyed on Speedz, with many of them available to try out for free in Demo Mode. Nolimit City’s attention to detail is the thread that connects them all, the hallmark of quality that keeps players coming back for more.
Built for pace
Speedz is Ganadu Gaming’s second brand following the launch of Flamez in September 2025. As the name suggests, everything about Speedz is designed to match player expectations regarding their play experience. It’s easy to get started at Speedz, and every part of the user journey is met with rapid processes, from registration to deposits and withdrawals.
Sven de Waard, Head of Casino at Ganadu Gaming, is enthusiastic: “Speedz is all about user experience, and Nolimit City titles are the perfect vehicle to showcase performance excellence. Our players relish their creative takes on how a slot should look and feel, and this gaming provider is a must-have for any reputable online casino. We’ve got a full representation of their titles and we look forward to their new releases being added to our games lobby – something our players will have to look forward to with this partnership”.
Ganadu Gaming offers players peace of mind entertainment, with a licence from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) and a reputable ISO 27001 certification. In Finland, Speedz is a Pay’n Play casino; players can use BankID for registration and verification, allowing them to start playing and withdrawing immediately. A variety of credit cards, e-Wallets and online banking options are available to players depending on their location.
Speedz and Flamez both offer a world-class gaming experience, and Ganadu Gaming has already hinted that another brand is in the pipeline for players to enjoy.
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Max Spinwell returns in Unusual Suspects Ultra Link & Win, the latest instalment in Northern Lights Gaming’s blockbuster slot franchise.
This time, players find themselves in a sprawling metropolis where every alleyway hides secrets and each skyscraper looms over a world of crime and justice.
Once again, hero Max Spinwell takes the detective role, navigating the mean streets, and the unusual suspects he encounters along the way, to uncover the game’s biggest wins.
The reels are framed by a dynamic landscape, with towering buildings and darkened streets filled with danger and opportunity.
Symbols bring the theme to life with iconic underworld images such as briefcases overflowing with cash, handcuffs and dynamite.
The gameplay is just as fierce, with bonus features including:
- Ultra Link&Win
- Max Mode
- High Speed Pursuit
- Scatter Symbol Wins
- Free Spins
- Buy the Bonus
The action really hots up during the Free Spins and Link&Win feature.
Landing three Free Spins symbols trigger ten Free Games, which play out with giant 3×3 symbols, retriggers and Ultra Link&Win, which can be retriggered from the Free Spins, too.
Ultra Link&Win begins with four locked rows and three unlocked rows. Three Respins are awarded during which landing additional Link&Win symbols unlocks more rows.
Respins reset to three whenever a new Link&Win symbol lands in view – a full reel set awards the Grand Jackpot.
Players also have the option of activating Max Mode, which increases the amount of Link&Win symbols that appear on the reels.
Then there’s High Speed Pursuit, which is triggered at random during the base game. Once activated, the bonus will either award Wilds, Scatters or Link&Win symbols.
Unusual Suspects Ultra Link & Win is a high volatility slot with 25 paylines and a 96.13% return to player, but with different RTP options available upon request.
It’s the latest title in the studio’s hugely popular Unusual Suspects series, with other titles including Unusual Suspects Legends of Olympus and Wanted Unusual Suspects.
Chris Loftus, CEO at Northern Lights Gaming, said: “Max is back and this time he’s looking to defeat the baddest of crime bosses while unlocking big wins for players.
“The game is based around our proprietary Link&Win bonus, which sees players unlock rows to expand the reel set and boost their chance of hitting massive wins.
“This, combined with other bonuses like Free Spins, High Speed Pursuit and Max Mode takes players to the heart of the city where crime runs rampant but with Detective Spinwell on the case, they can take back control and unlock plenty of big wins along the way.”
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