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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 dayĀ 

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, ā€˜just’ 250 to 300 times per year, while 3 in 25 ā€˜fessed 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 Macintosh’s book, ā€˜Football Manager Stole My Life’, 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 what’s behind these rows? Chris Pleines, a dating expert from Datingscout says forgetting important dates and a lack of quality time can contribute: ā€œBeing 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.ā€

Let’s hope that these gamers don’t forget about Valentine’s Day!

Who Is Trying — and Failing — 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: ā€œGaming is a way to be connected without really connecting with people thus sometimes increasing your social isolation. This can cause issues for relationships.ā€

Her advice? ā€œSome 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.ā€

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 they’ve 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: ā€œWhen people play online games, they become a part of something that involves responsibilities, loyalties, and interactions. These interactions, however, don’t spill through with their relationships offline.

And why does this seem to bother more men than women? Dainis says:ā€ it boils down to the male gamer’s motivations for playing online games that’s 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 don’t understand their motivations, they take offense and get into serious argumentsā€.

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 šŸ’ Or if you’re not married, write some up into your living arrangements. We took the liberty of writing some up…

ā€˜Do you [insert name] promise to play only an hour of gaming a day?’

ā€˜I promise never to ban gaming in the house’

ā€˜I vow to always put you first, even when I’m playing Fortnite’

ā€˜I promise never to keep score, even when I’m beating you at FIFA’

ā€˜I vow to never let the PS5 come between us’

ā€˜I [insert name], take thee, [insert name]….forsaking all others…’til COD do us part’

ā€˜What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine…except the Xbox’

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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EGT is an official partner of the prestigious ā€œGaming Industry Gala Dinnerā€, organized by AOGGAB

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EGT is proud to announce that it is an official partner of the ā€œGaming Industry Gala Dinnerā€, organized by the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB) with the support of EUROMAT. The event will be held on November 25 and for the third consecutive year will bring together leading companies and figures from Bulgaria and abroad.

The motto of the gala dinner will be ā€œTogether in Europeā€ and will focus on European integration, professional collaboration, and a shared vision for a sustainable future of the industry.

Traditionally, the ā€œGolden Spade’sā€ Awards will also be presented during the event. The prizes honor the greatest innovations and the most significant achievements in the sector over the past 12 months. EGT is among the finalists in the competition and will compete for the accolade in the ā€œMost Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad of the Yearā€ and ā€œSlot Machine of the Yearā€ categories.

EGT received the nomination for ā€œMost Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad of the Yearā€ as it is the biggest gaming equipment manufacturer in Bulgaria with 28 international offices on 5 continents. In 2025, it made a large number of installations and substantially increased its footprint in a number of markets. Currently, EGT’s products are present in over 100 jurisdictions around the world.

The company is also a contender for the ā€œSlot Machine of the Yearā€ award. It was shortlisted because of its latest series of slot cabinets Supreme, including 4 models – S 32-32 UP, S 32-32 ST, S 55 S ST, and S 55 V ST. They immediately received high praise from both operators and players for the perfect combination of attractive design, exceptional convenience provided by their numerous ergonomic features, and compatibility with some of the most popular and beloved games from EGT’s portfolio. Supreme slot cabinets have already been installed in a number of gaming venues globally, where they continue to demonstrate excellent results and remain among customers’ favorites.

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RANGERS FANS BRAVE THE ELEMENTS TO RAISE MONEY FOR HOMELESSNESS IN GLASGOW

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Over 180 Rangers fans came together over the weekend to raise money for Glasgow-based homelessness charities and the Rangers Charity Foundation’s work within the local community.
Participants spent a night pitchside at the iconic Ibrox Stadium embracing the cold winter’s night, getting a small glimpse of what homeless people in the city experience nightly.
Amongst the fans braving the elements, Rangers Academy players Arran Kerr and Greig Thackray also took part in the Sleep Outs. Players from across the First Teams have also shown their support for the cause, displaying the strength of community across all aspects of the club.
First-team goalkeeper Jack Butland said:Ā ā€œThe Rangers Big Ibrox Sleep Out is a hugely important event. It raises awareness and vital funds for homelessness in Glasgow. Our front-of-shirt sponsors – 32Red – are big supporters of this initiative. This year they contributed Ā£10 to each and every person who braved the cold November night. All those who took part deserve enormous praise and they should be heartened that their collective efforts are directly helping tackle homelessness in the city. Well done to everyone involved.ā€
Half of the funds raised from the Sleep Outs will benefit the work of Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland, with the other half going to support the Rangers Charity Foundation’s work in the community.
32Red, Rangers front-of-shirt sponsor, provided the first Ā£10 of each participant’s total. They also provided a hot breakfast the following morning to all who attended.
Adam Gaskell, Head of UK Brand Marketing, FDJ United said:Ā ā€œWe’re proud to be supporting Rangers Charity Foundation and their work in the local community. At 32Red, our sponsorships are built to benefit communities, so we are honoured to be able to help such an important cause with the Big Ibrox Sleep Out once again. We’ve supported this event for many years now and it never ceases to amaze us how much the participants give and their overwhelming generosity. It is a fantastic and important initiative that Rangers fans should be extremely proud of.ā€
The full total raised from this year’s Sleep Outs will be announced in mid-December.

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Team Soul Crowned Champions of Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025 BGMI Grand Finals

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Team SoulĀ emerged victorious at theĀ Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025 BGMI Grand Finals, held from November 14 to 16 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the second team to lift the trophy under Tamil Nadu’s state-backed international esports initiative.

Organised by theĀ Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)Ā in partnership withĀ Skyesports, the three-day championship marked a major milestone for Indian mobile esports. The finals drew hundreds of on-ground spectators and a significant nationwide digital audience, reinforcing the rapid growth of competitive gaming in the country.

Team Soul secured the title through the tournament’s newly introducedĀ Smash Rule, a format designed to reward consistent performance while ensuring a high-stakes finish. After surpassing the Match Point threshold on Match 15, the team won the following match to seal the championship. The Grand Finals featured 16 leading Indian teams, including Soul, Gods Reign, True Rippers, Revenant Esports and Team Tamilas.

The CEGC featured a total prize pool of INR 1 crore, with INR 50 lakh allocated to the BGMI championship. The winners, Team Soul, took home INR 21.5 lakh, while runners-up True Rippers earned INR 11 lakh. Hydro from True Rippers was adjudged the Finals MVP.

Team Soul were felicitated by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin who handed over the championship trophy. His presence and direct participation highlighted the state’s strong commitment to recognising esports as a legitimate avenue for youth engagement, digital innovation, and sporting excellence.

The Chennai Esports Global Championship is India’s first state government backed international esports tournament. It reflects Tamil Nadu’s long-term plan to position esports as a powerful platform for skill development, digital opportunities and the growth of the creative economy. With CEGC, Chennai is being actively positioned as a future global hub for esports and gaming innovation.

The BGMI Grand Finals followed the conclusion of the CEGC Counter-Strike 2 championship the previous week, which brought together top teams from Europe, Southeast Asia and India. The CS2 tournament reached more than 90,000 peak concurrent viewers across official streams and watch parties, making it India’s most-watched PC esports event.

Commenting on the tournament,Ā Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said,Ā ā€œThe Chennai Esports Global Championship represents a new era for Indian esports. With the support of the Government of Tamil Nadu, we have shown that India can host world-class tournaments that match global standards while celebrating our own gaming community. S8UL’s win reflects the depth of talent in the country, and the enthusiasm for both the CS2 and BGMI championships shows that India is ready to be a serious player on the international esports stage.ā€Ā 

The success of CEGC BGMI 2025 reinforces India’s position as one of the fastest growing gaming markets, with more than 450 million gamers and a rapidly accelerating esports ecosystem. With strong state support and industry execution, the CEGC model sets a benchmark for scalable and sustainable esports growth in India.

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