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New Report Says Gambling Harms Cost English Society at least £1.27 Billion per Year

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A new report by Public Health England (PHE), an agency within the UK government Department of Health, has revealed that harms associated with gambling cost society an estimated total of at least £1.27 billion a year.

The agency carried out a study that looked into the significance of gambling as a public health issue. It sought to identify the prevalence of gambling harm, as well as its effects on others and the social and economic burdens it causes.

PHE said it estimated the cost at between £841m and £2.12bn, with the most likely estimate being £1.27bn. It said that just over half of that (£647.2m) represented a direct cost for the UK government, of which £342.2m was for mental and physical health costs. The agency put a cost of £162.5m on criminal activity stemming from gambling, it found that 3799 people were in prison for gambling-related offences, and £79.5m for employment and education harms.

The cost to the government of financial harms was estimated at £62.8m, with 21,438 homeless applications in England related to problem gambling. The agency also estimated £619.2m in intangible costs to society.

The study found that people in the gambling industry, referred to as “commercial stakeholders,” tended to say that the causes of gambling harm were complex and possibly related to comorbidities or a tendency towards addiction. However, non-commercial stakeholders tended to say that gambling products or environments were responsible.

Commercial stakeholders tended to believe the best solutions required individual intervention and treatment, but non-commercial stakeholders were more likely to argue that systemic changes were needed.

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LIGHTNING BOX™ ENTERS A MYSTICAL FOREST WILDERNESS IN CLAW AND ROAR™

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Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (together with its subsidiaries, “Light & Wonder” or “L&W”) has released Claw and Roar, from specialist slot provider Lightning Box, one of Light & Wonder’s in-house studios, exhibiting a plethora of animal symbols that award unique modifiers and features.

In this 3×5 adventure, players step into a blissful forest, making friends with a number of creatures along the way, including the grizzly bear, who stars as a Wild symbol.

During the base game, three Wilds triggers respins, with up to six available, meaning the number of respins is further boosted. The respins continue until no more Wilds appear.

Bear footprints act as the scatter, with three, four or five of these initially activating eight free games. The Wild symbol also features in free games, as up to four can also launch respins, removing the lowest royal whilst issuing an additional free game.

With a powerful 243 ways to win, Claw and Roar is a Light & Wonder title currently exclusive to Rush Street Interactive in Michigan, Ontario and West Virginia .

Michael Maokhamphiou, Studio Director at Light & Wonder, said: “Claw and Roar is an enchanting addition to our portfolio, transporting players to an epic forest where the animals can help them receive prizes.

“The action-packed free games round is bolstered by the Wild symbol, which can assist in adding further riches by granting an extra round whilst also granting players increasing respins.”

Rob Procter, VP of Game Development at Light & Wonder, said: “Lightning Box is elevating its established portfolio with the launch of Claw and Roar, proudly showcasing classic features and modifiers that still resonate with its player base.

“With a trip to a beautiful forest guaranteed, players can engage themselves within the epic gameplay and state-of-the-art aesthetics, as this new title hits the brief when it comes to slot creation.”

Light & Wonder’s ecosystem offers more than 3,500 games from a global network of in-house and third-party game studios, with unrivalled ease of integration that is robust and secure. All games available through the aggregation platform are supported with a comprehensive range of responsible gambling tools, helping to deliver a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for players.

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BetGames adds Live Roulette to its portfolio to boost player conversion

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As part of its strategy to assist operators in enhancing player conversion, BetGames is introducing Live Roulette to its product lineup.

This new offering leverages the familiar appeal of traditional roulette, combined with the advantages of live, round-the-clock availability, making this casino product appeal to sports bettors through continuous gaming opportunities.

Live Roulette provides an environment where interaction is non-stop, catering to global audiences with seamless, uninterrupted play. This strategic addition is designed to help operators convert and retain players by ensuring they can always engage with the game.

The latest product to swell BetGames’ expanding, diverse portfolio follows in the footsteps of many of its recent launches, allowing for extensive customisation. The ability for operators to tailor the Live Roulette environment to their specific branding needs has been developed to boost player immersion and support brand alignment.

Extending the potential global reach of Live Roulette, it is also available in English, helping ensure that every operator can offer a distinctive experience tailored to their audience.

The addition of Live Roulette to BetGames’ evolving range of solutions follows the recent launch of its latest RNG roulette product, underscoring the company’s versatility in offering products that are strategically focused more on utility than on innovation.

This addition aligns with BetGames’ ongoing mission to support operators in their player conversion strategies by providing consistently available and customizable gaming solutions,

Ian Catchick, CPO at BetGames, commented: “Our goal is to support our operators in player conversion. Live Roulette’s 24/7 availability and customisation capabilities transform traditional gameplay into a powerful tool for the conversion of sports bettors to recreational casino players, enhancing user interaction and satisfaction.

“The rollout of Live Roulette demonstrates our commitment to enhancing operator success through products designed for high engagement and cross-selling, rather than focusing solely on innovation, reinforcing our position in both established and emerging markets. This approach ensures that we continue to meet the needs of our operators by providing effective gaming solutions that drive new player acquisition.

“With its focus on customisation and continuous availability, Live Roulette is set to become a crucial element in digital gaming portfolios, offering operators a valuable asset in achieving their conversion goals.”

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FeedConstruct Launches New Statistics Widgets for Media Websites

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FeedConstruct’s Stats Widgets is excited to introduce its new type of widget tailored for media websites, including sports news platforms and federation websites. This launch marks a new step for the company in its mission to offer extensive sports data solutions that cater to the needs of the media industry, addressing the challenge of expanding into new markets.

FeedConstruct’s Stats Widgets’ new offering includes horizontal and vertical widgets, designed to enrich media websites with comprehensive sports data, including upcoming, live and past match details and more.

The widget is a ready-to-go solution with seamless iFrame integration into media websites, all customizable for individual branding. In conclusion, these widgets are set to transform the way sports statistics are presented on media websites, engaging sports enthusiasts with dynamic and relevant information and enriching the content.

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