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Online Gambling Addiction & Seniors
According to some studies, gambling addiction among the elderly is increasing! Even if, according to statistics, the largest group of casino players is ranging from 18 to 54 years. However, it seems that the older players have weak will power.
Although the efforts of charities and anti addiction bodies have been directed to younger players. These studies will lead them to look at the elderly group who appear to be at greater risk!
The most important question here is why older people become addicted to gambling? In fact, gambling addiction does not include drugs, but it is like any other addiction in motives. The addict suffers from deep social and financial disorders. Although he resorts to gambling or alcohol to relieve these pains, he suffers from more crises. This is a vicious cycle that leads to the destruction of the addict’s life!
Recent studies add a new dimension to the problem. As they have shown that lack of entertainment and weak family and social boundaries make them more interested in betting, gambling, stock exchange, forex, and all risky activities; Because it gives them excitement and fun that they lack in their daily lives.
Why Are the Elderly Addicted?
Although the stereotype of the senior people shows them living in ancient times and unable to use the modern tech; this is of course not true! Nowadays old people are avid users of the internet and all tech. They love all kinds of games just as much as youngsters or maybe even more!
For example, in Las Vegas casinos older people represent 1 in every 3 players. In France, 1 in every 2 players at online casinos is over 55. While in the UK, several studies show that 47% of seniors have visited casino at least once in a year.
Old studies that overlooked the gambling addiction among the elderly concluded that the game’s attraction decreases as we get older; So, children and teens are the most interested group in all kinds of games. Followed by young people. Then adults. While players over 55 years aren’t on games.
However, recent studies have shed light on a new trend. More than 30% of people between the ages of 55 and 75 gambled at least once during the current year. Surprisingly, these numbers include both men and women since it is known that women are always a safe distance from gambling addiction.
Not Every Old Gambler Is Addict
It is important to clarify that these numbers do not mean that every old gambler is addicted. But they do suggest the severity of gambling addiction among the elderly only.
In fact, it is very difficult to conduct a direct study to determine the percentage of gambling addicts in a society because the addict does not consider himself an “addict”. Also, it is difficult to convince him to answer all the research questions. In addition, there are a lot of other tasks that involve “gambling” even though it is not casino games. For example, trading forex, CFDs, stock exchange and others. Therefore, this matter requires social campaigns directed to this group.
Could Gambling Addiction Among the Elderly Become More Serious?
Gambling addiction among the elderly is a unique phenomenon in addictive psychology. Although the producers of virtual gambling games and online casinos are preparing their products to suit the younger players, they are attracting seniors more and more deeply!
With the spread of the Corona virus, this phenomenon has taken a completely new direction. At a time when no one felt safe in their life or work, the number of online casino players has increased and their bets have doubled! This means that online gambling does not provide fun just like soap operas and movies, but are an escape from life pressures.
At a time when the media was saying that the pandemic did not pose a threat to the lives of the young. It was saying that the elderly is the most likely to die from it, which is certainly immoral. Perhaps these players found an escape from all negative thoughts only in online casinos!
Taking a more extensive and in-depth look, gambling and sports betting is only a limited part of the problem! Some old person who does not gamble may have the same urges as their addicted peers, and these urges may come in the form of compulsive shopping, disordered eating, or even self-harm.
In addition, the pensions may be enough for the elderly to get an affluent life. So, they may resort to trying their luck at gambling exactly like any person with financial problems.
Current Efforts to Combat Gambling Addiction
Although virtual gambling addiction is a global problem, efforts to combat it remain inadequate. The UK is the most advanced country in this field, and the UK Gambling Commission has made great efforts to tackle this problem. The last decision by the commission was to adopt the GamStop service and require all UK casinos to integrate it. More info.
GamStop is a service that provides free self exclusion for players prone to gambling addiction. The period of exclusion ranges from 6 months to 5 years. During which time the player will not be able to access any of the British gambling sites. However, there is a serious loophole that undermines the effectiveness of this service which is the non UK casinos that are not on GamStop! Therefore, a new service has been launched, GameBan, which allows the player to specify the sites that he does not want to access again on all his devices. Since this app cannot be deleted afterwards, it may be effective in filling the gap of GamStop.
Media Responsibility
It is clear that there the media has a great influence to tackle gambling addiction among seniors.
Instead of the bad trend that seeks to devalue the elderly. The media should encourage them to participate in society and perform constructive tasks that help them and others.
We live in a tough world where everyone is looking out for their own interests and forget the others. So, it is important to maintain the positive bonds that bring us together. Dealing with the pandemic on the grounds that it does not harm young people and is only harmful to seniors was a fatal flaw! And it is a lesson for all media in professionalism and humanity as well.
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WinSpirit Launches “Wish Express” — A Holiday Campaign Bringing Back the Magic of Dreams
This festive season, WinSpirit Casino has launched a heartwarming campaign called Wish Express — a New Year campaign that invites players to share their most genuine wishes, with one lucky dream set to be made real by WinSpirit itself.
Inspired by the childhood tradition of writing letters to Santa, this campaign turns nostalgia into an interactive community experience. Instead of mailing wishes to Lapland, participants can now send them aboard a virtual train — the Wish Express — and receive rewards simply for taking part.
Journey of wishes and rewards
The idea is simple yet full of holiday spirit. It brings back that familiar childhood feeling — when the world felt a little more magical, and every twinkle of a holiday light promised something wonderful was about to happen.
This campaign taps into that sense of wonder, inviting players to dream freely and feel the joy of small surprises along the way. Players share a personal wish through a special form, and every step along the way brings something special in return:
- 20 Free Spins just for sharing your wish.
- 50 Free Spins if your wish is featured on WinSpirit’s social channels.
- 100 Free Spins if the community picks your wish as the most inspiring.
And the highlight? One particularly heartfelt wish will be fulfilled in real life, turning a sincere online story into a true holiday miracle.
Celebrating sincerity
Beyond the bonuses, the project’s real goal is to remind players about the joy of believing — not in luck, but in kindness and possibility. Players, streamers, providers and media have already joined the initiative, turning it into a shared celebration of optimism and festive warmth.
Some of the wishes already shared are as heartwarming as they are diverse. One player dreams of a world where everyone does just one good deed a day. Another one wishes to reunite with a sibling they haven’t seen in years. And our partners? They’re dreaming too — from more smiles in 2026 to a future with four-day work weeks and more time to truly live.
WinSpirit invites everyone to take part — not only by sharing their own wish, but also by following the stories of others, discovering what the community dreams about, and voting for the most inspiring ones.
Through its warm storytelling and genuine tone, Wish Express feels less like a promotion and more like a celebration of shared dreams — a reminder that magic still exists when we choose to believe. What’s your wish — the one you’ve held onto for years? Share it with WinSpirit, and let’s see if this holiday season brings it to life.
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Ho-Ho-Hold onto Your Wins! Booming Games Takes Festive Fun to the Next Level with Santa in Vegas!
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This holiday season, Santa’s traded in his sleigh for a private jet and touched down on the Vegas Strip! Santa in Vegas delivers festive fun and flashy riches in a vibrant 5×4 slot packed with luxurious symbols, glittering lights and that famous Booming Games excitement. Spin through jets, limos, watches and shimmering gifts as you chase down wild wins in the city that never sleeps.
Look out for the Santa Collect feature in the base game: Red Santa collects Coin symbols to trigger the Coin Collection bonus, while Golden Santa gathers Scatter symbols to randomly trigger the coveted Free Spins feature.
Trigger the Free Spins bonus and experience the exciting symbol upgrade feature. With every spin, low-paying symbols can be eliminated and high-paying symbols can be upgraded, boosting your chances for bigger and brighter wins!
The excitement peaks in the Gift Spin, a guaranteed spin at the end of Free Spins where every Wild you’ve collected during Free Spins is dropped onto the reels in a powerful finale, with up to 20 Wilds unleashed for explosive win potential.
With seasonal cheer, golden glamour and a sleigh-full of win potential, Santa in Vegas brings you the ultimate Christmas party on the Strip. Time to jingle all the way to jackpot city!
Play Santa in Vegas now!
“Santa in Vegas is all about turning up the holiday cheer with a Vegas twist,” said Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games.
“We’ve mixed bright visuals, exciting features and plenty of win potential to deliver a game that’s both festive and full of fun, it’s Christmas with a touch of Vegas sparkle.”
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Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) winners last night during an event in London.
More than 300 industry leaders, regulatory experts, and esteemed professionals of the global gambling industry attended the prestigious event. The independently judged GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry who have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling.
The ninth annual awards ceremony recognised winners across 22 categories.
Notable winners on the evening included Playtech, Casino Guru, and Kambi.
Vixio also recognised outstanding individuals, such as Bill Curtis of DraftKings, named Compliance Professional of the Year, Corinne Valletta of Betsson Group, awarded Chief Compliance Officer of the Year, and Wes Himes, who was recognised with the Special Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement.
“Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night’s Global Regulatory Awards in London,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. “This year has seen significant regulatory change across the industry, making the quality of entries even more impressive. Our independent judges did a fantastic job in selecting the winners, who truly represent the highest standards in regulatory compliance. Congratulations to all, and we look forward to welcoming you to the 10th annual Global Regulatory Awards next year!”
Awards were presented by category sponsors: Docaposte, DraftKings, eCOGRA, Gaming Associates and White Bullet.
The award evening was associate-sponsored by: Greentube, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, Scientific Games, and Soft2Bet.
The 2026 Global Regulatory Awards presentation will celebrate the 10th annual GRA event and is set to take place on November 18th, returning to the historic Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London.
The official 2025 winners are as follows:
AML or MLR Professional of the Year
Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS
Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier
GeoComply
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator
Tipico Games
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year
Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group
Compliance Innovator of the Year
Sharp Vision
Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award
Wes Himes
Compliance Professional of the Year
Bill Curtis, DraftKings
Compliance Rising Star Special Award
Medisha Moodley, Games Global
Compliance Team of the Year
Playtech
Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year
Devon Dalbock, GLI
Legal Team of the Year
Kambi
Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Catena Media
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling
Casino Guru
Â
Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity
ALTENAR
Outstanding Individual Contribution to Safer Gambling
Dr. Michael Auer, Neccton
Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year
Paysafe
RegTech Provider of the Year
Mindway AI
Regulatory Initiative of the Year
Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH SK)
Regulatory Law Firm of the Year
Bird & Bird
Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year
Behnam Dayanim, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year
BetBlocker
Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year
BMM Innovation Group
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