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Online Bingo UK report reveals the arcade gambling habits of Britain’s children & calls for tighter regulation

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75% of UK parents take their children to amusement arcades, but evidence shows that arcades are full of gambling advertising and conditioning that could be having an affect on their future.

  • Over 2,600 UK parents responded to a survey about how often they visit amusement arcades with their children,  what games they play and what they spend

  • Over 75% of families have visited an arcade in the past year

  • Most of the popular and iconic arcade machines are category D gambling machines

  • Studies show links between regular arcade machine use as a child and gambling problems as an adult

  • Evidence of conditioning and advertising in arcade spaces designed for children are cause for concern

  • Online Bingo UK states that The UK Gambling Commission, British Amusement Catering Trade Association and House of Lords must work harder to protect children

 

A survey of UK parents, commissioned by Online Bingo UK, aims to find out how often British children visit arcades, what games they play and how much they are allowed to spend. The resulting report explores how the exposure of children to Category D gambling machines could be the cause of problems with gambling later in life.

The results of the survey show that 75% of UK parents have visited an amusement arcade with their children in the past year. It also shows that the majority of parents are happy for their children to play on machines like the 2p coin machines and claw grabbers and that the average annual arcade spend is £25 a year per family.

The report explains how these iconic arcade machines are actually a categorisation of gambling, regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. These “Category D” machines include 2p/10p coin push machines, claw grabbers and 10p slot machines. Also included are the newer string cutter/key master machines that simulate skill based games but are entirely based on luck, often with large prizes.

Based on the survey’s findings, Online Bingo UK has conducted further research into the link between arcades and gambling, and found studies that demonstrate how increased exposure to arcade machines could influence a person to develop a gambling addictions as an adult. These findings have been published in the report, with links to the individual studies included for further reading.

The report also includes evidence of direct gambling advertising in arcade spaces meant for children and families to enjoy, that Online Bingo UK finds to be unacceptable. This is part of a larger trend of conditioning and relaxed attitudes towards exposing children to gambling that the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (bacta) and the House of Lords deem to be a necessary evil to maintain seaside communities and businesses.


You can read the full report, along with a list of suggestions for changes the UK Gambling Commission, bacta and the House of Lords can make to protect children on Online Bingo UK.

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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UAE Lottery Announces Final AED 100 Million Lucky Day Draw Before Unveiling the New Lucky Day Game

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The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day is set to enter an exciting new chapter, with new prize tiers and fresh ways to win, bringing a new era of thrill for players across the nation.  

While full details will be revealed soon, players now have a final opportunity to grab their tickets for a last chance to win the Grand Prize of AED 100 million. The final date to enter the current edition of the draw is Saturday, November 29, 2025, and the excitement is building fast.

Since its launch, The UAE Lottery has created over 100,000 winners who have taken home more than AED 147 million across 25 draws, bringing excitement to thousands of people from every corner of the country. Among them, 29-year-old Indian expat Anilkumar Bolla, who made history as the first Grand Prize winner to go home with AED 100 million. His victory turned Diwali night into a celebration he will remember for life. Now, another player could be next.

Whether participants are chasing a dream, planning their next adventure, or simply trusting their luck, Saturday, November 29 could be the day that transforms those aspirations into reality. After all, sometimes a single ticket is all it takes to spark a complete turnaround in one’s life.

With just days remaining, The UAE Lottery emphasizes the significance of this draw as it represents the last chance for participants to win the dream-fulfilling AED 100 million Grand Prize. This milestone marks not only the culmination of the current Lucky Day edition, but also a transition toward an exciting new era centered on elevated player experiences.

Looking ahead, Lucky Day is preparing to unveil a refreshed experience, and players are encouraged to stay tuned and prepare for what comes next.

Tickets are available now at theuaelottery.ae

 

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GGPoker Ups The Ante With Record $25M End Of Year Giveaway

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December 1 through 31, 2025 – GGPoker kicks off the festive season with daily cash giveaways, Christmas Gift Boxes and a $1M Flipout tournament

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announced its largest-ever holiday promotion: the $25M End of Year Giveaway. Running from December 1 to December 31, 2025, the month-long festival features an unprecedented increase in cash prizes, seasonal gifts, and a massive tournament finale to close out the year in style.

The $25,000,000 total prize pool is split across three monumental promotions:

$12M 12 Days of Christmas Gift Boxes

GGPoker celebrates the holiday season with 12 days of special gifts, ensuring every player receives a festive surprise just for logging in between December 15 and December 26 and opening their Christmas Gift Box.

Prizes include a mix of C$ rewards, tournament tickets, freeroll tickets and snowball splash items.

$1M End of Year #Thanks2025 Flipout

GGPoker will once again host a very special #Thanks2025 Flipout Tournament, running from December 27 to December 31 and open to all GGCheers and GGCares qualifiers during this time. It is easy to qualify for, with players that make it through to Stage 3 sharing the $1M prize pool.

$12M December Cash Giveaway

Another cornerstone of the End of Year promotion are the massive cash giveaways, rewarding cash game players, tournament players and those new to GGPoker.

$7.4M is distributed through daily leaderboards across formats including Hold’em, PLO, Spin & Gold, and Rush & Cash, up from $6.5M given out in 2024.

An additional $4.6M is allocated to other giveaways such as the #ThanksGG Daily Flipouts, new player rewards and $1M in special tournament promotions.

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, commented: “We are thrilled to bring back our End of Year Giveaway, making it bigger and better than ever with a record $25M in prizes. Whether you’re chasing a huge leaderboard cash prize, unwrapping a special Christmas gift, or battling for a share of the $1M #Thanks2025 Flipout, there is something exciting for every single player. It’s our way of saying thank you for making this another record-breaking year at GGPoker, and we wish everyone a happy and rewarding holiday season.”

To learn more about $25M End of Year Giveaway, please visit: ggpoker.com/promotions/end-of-year-giveaway/

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Kambi decides to cancel 2,193,675 repurchased shares

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Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has today approved the cancellation of 2,193,675 shares. The shares were acquired as part of previous share buyback programmes and the cancellation of the shares is in line with the intention to improve Kambi’s capital position.

On 25 November 2025, Kambi’s Board approved the initiation of the process to cancel 2,193,675 shares. The process is expected to be completed, and the cancellation taking effect, on 1 December 2025.

Following the cancellation, Kambi’s issued share capital will amount to €83,130 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi will be 27,709,944 with a nominal value of €0.003 per share.

Kambi will still hold 400,000 shares to satisfy its future obligations arising from the employee share option programmes.

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