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REVEALED: These are the Online Games that Cause the Most Arguments đźđ


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- 1 in 50 couples row over gaming every day
- Call of Duty is the online game most likely to cause a rift between couples
- 1/4 Women have (unsuccessfully) tried to ban gaming in the house, compared to 1/5 Men
- 25% of men have thought about breaking up with their partner because of online gaming-related arguments, compared to 17% of women
With Valentines day almost a week away, new data from CardsChat.com reveals which online games cause the most arguments in a relationship. CardsChat surveyed 1,000 UK adults whose partner plays online games, to find out how gaming affects relationships. CardsChat also spoke to three relationship experts to explain the findings.
1 in 50 couples row over games every dayÂ
Out of the 1,000 surveyed, 1 in 50 couples said they argued over gaming every day! 1 in 25 of the respondents said they squabbled a little less, âjustâ 250 to 300 times per year, while 3 in 25 âfessed up to having gaming-related rows 150 to 200 times a year.
Arguments per year | No. of couples |
50-100 | 1 in 4 |
150-200 | 3 in 25 |
250-300 | 1 in 25 |
Every day! | 1 in 50 |
According to the survey data, Call of Duty is the online game most likely to cause a rift between couples with 38% of couples admitting to have argued about time spent on the game.
Fifa is a close second, with 34% of couples confessing to argue over the football game.
According to Iain Macintoshâs book, âFootball Manager Stole My Lifeâ, the titular game was cited as a factor in a whopping 35 divorce cases back in 2012. However, despite these stats, we found that the addictive micromanagement game came fourth with 15%.
Game | Argument about time spent on the game |
Call of Duty | 38% |
Fifa | 34% |
Fortnite | 21% |
Football Manager | 15% |
What the expert says:
So whatâs behind these rows? Chris Pleines, a dating expert from Datingscout says forgetting important dates and a lack of quality time can contribute: âBeing preoccupied with gaming will most likely let you forget what day it is, especially if you pull an all-nighter. Instead of preparing something special for your partner, you are busy levelling up on your game.â
Letâs hope that these gamers donât forget about Valentineâs Day!
Who Is Trying â and Failing â To Ban Gaming?
1/4 Women Vs 1/5 Men
We dug deep into our research to find out who is trying to ban gaming in these households. The girls just edge it slightly, with one quarter of female respondents admitting to unsuccessfully trying to ban gaming in their house. While around one fifth of men said they had also tried unsuccessfully to put a stop to gaming in the home.
What the expert says:
We spoke to Susan Trombetti, leading matchmaker, relationship expert, and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, to delve even deeper into the impact of gaming on relationships. She told us: âGaming is a way to be connected without really connecting with people thus sometimes increasing your social isolation. This can cause issues for relationships.â
Her advice? âSome things you can try are limiting time spent on the game instead of banning them altogether. Opposed to making your household a gaming free household, if your partner enjoys it, consider limiting the time gaming, similar to how you may set boundaries like no phones while eating dinner together. Small compromises may work for you and your partner.â
Gaming Causing Break-Ups
25% Men Vs 17% Women
Have thought about breaking up with their partner over gaming
Our data reveals that 25% of men have thought about breaking up with their partner because of online gaming-related arguments. Compared to 17% of women surveyed admitting theyâve considered calling time on a relationship for the same reason.
What the expert says:
Dainis Graveris, a certified sex educator and relationship expert at SexualAlpha suggests that: âWhen people play online games, they become a part of something that involves responsibilities, loyalties, and interactions. These interactions, however, donât spill through with their relationships offline.
And why does this seem to bother more men than women? Dainis says:â it boils down to the male gamerâs motivations for playing online games thatâs why you can find that most of them get into serious fights with their partners and have thought about breaking up with them.
For instance, some male gamers feel that playing online games helps alleviate stress, serves as an outlet for negative energy, and/or helps them regain a sense of control. When their female partners donât understand their motivations, they take offense and get into serious argumentsâ.
Peace of the action
Considering how many relationships are on the ropes due to online gaming, we started thinking about how couples can avoid the agro.
The simple solution? Get gaming included in your vows Or if youâre not married, write some up into your living arrangements. We took the liberty of writing some upâŠ
âDo you [insert name] promise to play only an hour of gaming a day?â
âI promise never to ban gaming in the houseâ
âI vow to always put you first, even when Iâm playing Fortniteâ
âI promise never to keep score, even when Iâm beating you at FIFAâ
âI vow to never let the PS5 come between usâ
âI [insert name], take thee, [insert name]âŠ.forsaking all othersâŠâtil COD do us partâ
âWhatâs mine is yours and whatâs yours is mineâŠexcept the Xboxâ

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Soft2Bet releases TopBet.ro in Romania with a motorsportâinspired identity tailored to local fans
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Soft2Bet has launched TopBet.ro, a new Romanian sportsbook designed to cater to local habits and preferences. Built with a clear focus on motorsport and match-day culture, the brand combines competitive odds and fast mobile journeys with an auto-themed identity that resonates with local fans.
From launch, TopBet.ro has been tuned to the way Romanians follow sport. Football and motorsport are front and centre, with timely markets, match-day boosts and content that reflects supportersâ weekly rituals. Romaniaâs proximity to major European circuits and easy short-haul travel make it a natural home for motorsport fans, and TopBet.ro responds with creative campaigns, themed missions and seasonal offers built around grand prix weekends. The same care is evident throughout the interface: clear navigation, quick bet placement, and a clean, mobile-first design.
Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, said: âWith TopBet.ro, we set out to create a brand that feels Romanian from the first tap, then added MEGA missions and challenges that turn derby days and grand prix weekends into journeys people return to. What we prove on our own brands becomes the toolkit we offer partners, combining culturally tuned products with measurable engagement and the ability to scale with minimal integration effort.â
Brand representative from TopBet.ro commented: âTopBet.ro is designed for Romanian fans who want more from every match. Together with Soft2Bet, we built a platform that connects sport, competition, and rewards in a way that feels natural and exciting. Our goal is to give every player the chance to experience the game like a champion.â
Alongside sports, TopBet.ro offers a comprehensive casino lobby for quick breaks or a change of pace, featuring popular slots, live dealer tables, and sports-themed titles, all delivered in a mobile-first format with clear navigation and quick load times. The experience is powered by Soft2Betâs performance-first platform, which delivers speed, stability, and smooth gameplay, along with responsible play tools tailored to local requirements. A key part of this is MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application), the engagement engine that turns play into progress through missions, challenges and quests that unlock rewards and keep sessions fresh.
The approach has already proved successful in Romania, where seasonal quests and local events are firm favourites among players. By turning everyday actions into clear milestones and rewards, MEGA lifts session depth and repeat visits, helping first-time players become long-term customers.
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ELA Games Casts Its Latest Spell with Witchesâ Book
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Lisbonâs streets set the pace for Season 2 of GR8 Techâs Bet It Drives â the drive-time podcast where iGamingâs most interesting voices speak freely, in motion. Hosted by Yevhen Krazhan, Chief Sales Officer at GR8 Tech, each episode captures raw insight, candid stories, and the kind of energy you can only find on the road.
Episode 2 puts the spotlight on Tiago Pereira, Head of Portugal at LeBull.pt, the executive who helped turn a logo and a bull into one of the fastest-growing brands in Portugalâs regulated iGaming market. With more than 20 years in sports betting, affiliates, and casino operations at Placard.pt, Betano.pt, bet.pt, and Sportingbet, Tiago has led market entries, compliance frameworks, sponsorships, and full-funnel digital growth.
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- How he found his path and his journey from architecture and computer science to marketing.
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- The idea behind the LeBull Night Show, a weekly late-night comedy event.
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- His previous approach to marketing when he joined Betano in 2017.
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- The next chapter for affiliation.
- Network or Not Work: mascots, localization, and keeping support teams local.
- A small personal detail thatâs still quietly visible online for those who know where to look.
- His Champion Rule: move forward with an âI need to get this doneâ mindset. Whatever happens, donât stop. Stay consistent, keep moving forward, and the results will follow.
âTiago showed us how to win a new market with discipline, curiosity, and the courage to keep moving forward,â said Krazhan.
Watch or listen to Season 2, Episode 2 with Tiago Pereira on:
Bet It Drives Season 2 kicked off with Rasmus Sojmark and keeps the pace with upcoming episodes featuring Kyrylo Korobka and Kelly Kehn. Buckle up. Lisbonâs just getting started.
The next chapter of iGaming belongs to those who play smart and play bold. Meet GR8 Tech at booth 5028-2 during SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, November 3â6, and discover the Heavyweight Rulebook built for operators ready to scale, localize, and win.
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