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GAMSTOP Records 9.5% Increase of Registrants as it Approaches Sixth Year
As of December, GAMSTOP registrants now top 433,000 with a record 92,086 registrations in 2023
GAMSTOP recorded a 31% year-on-year growth in the number of registrations from people aged 16 to 24 in the second half of the year, which may signal an increased awareness in younger eligible gamblers
GAMSTOP, the free, independent national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling, has today revealed a 9.5% increase in registrations year-on-year from 2022 to 2023.
More than 92,000 vulnerable consumers self-excluded from gambling sites in 2023, making it a record year, and May 2023 was a record month with 8,591 new registrations.
From its inception in April of 2018 to the end of December of 2023, 433,357 people have registered with GAMSTOP, which last year marked its fifth anniversary with an event at the House of Lords, hearing from those with lived experience.
The ongoing increase in registrations suggests that self-exclusion is an important tool for consumers facing challenges with their gambling, giving them a chance to pause and seek additional support.
According to data from the latter half of 2023, GAMSTOP is seeing a continuing increase in registrations from teenagers and young adults with a 31% year-on-year growth in the number of registrations from people aged 16 to 24. The 16 to 24 age group made up around 21% of the registrants between July and December of 2023, up from 17% during the same period in 2022.?GAMSTOP has conducted a successful tour of university campuses around the United Kingdom, educating students on the values of self-exclusion and will soon be revealing the results of its annual research into student gambling.
The majority of people registering with GAMSTOP (55%) sign up for a five-year exclusion; the longest timeframe currently available. Consumers can also choose to self-exclude for shorter periods of six months or one year.
“We are continuing to see a year-on-year increase in the number of registrants, which shows the importance of self-exclusion for anyone struggling with their gambling, alongside other blocking tools and support, the Chief Executive Officer for GAMSTOP, Fiona Palmer, said. “We want to continue raising awareness of GAMSTOP to anyone who might benefit from self-exclusion and to the friends and families of anyone affected by gambling.
“The prevalence of young adults among GAMSTOP’s registrants shows the importance of educating younger consumers and we will continue our outreach to this age group in 2024, working collaboratively with like-minded organisations and harnessing the support of our football club partners.”
Harj Gahley, 38, had a gambling addiction for over ten years starting from the age of 23. He has been working with the gambling charity Red Card for two years as a Non-Executive Director and is registered with GAMSTOP.
“As the prevalence of online gambling has continued to grow in the United Kingdom, schemes such as GAMSTOP have become a necessary lifeline for thousands of vulnerable people,” Gahley said. “For me, GAMSTOP has been a crucial part of my recovery knowing that I’m safely blocked from being able to gamble online.
“With the start of a new year comes the opportunity to implement changes in one’s life, I can’t recommend GAMSTOP highly enough for anyone, young or old, male or female, who might be suffering from gambling-related issues.”
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Stakelogic Expands Presence in Switzerland with Exclusive Blackjack Launch at Jackpot.ch
Award-winning Stakelogic Unveils Branded 7-Seat Blackjack Table at Jackpot.ch, enhancing the Swiss Live Casino Experience
Stakelogic has strengthened its position in the Swiss online casino market by securing an agreement with Jackpot.ch, the online platform of Grand Casino Baden, the country’s second-leading casino.
Offering Swiss players an immersive and premium live casino experience, Stakelogic has unveiled a branded Jackpot.ch Chromakey 7-seat Blackjack table, integrated through Gamanza as part of the partnership, guaranteeing flawless gameplay and outstanding performance.
This milestone is a significant growth phase for Stakelogic in the regulated iGaming market of Switzerland. Jackpot.ch is going to offer a distinctive and exclusive gaming experience to its players with the introduction of a branded blackjack table, thus cementing its position as a leading online casino.
Stakelogic’s Chromakey technology enables highly customisable branding, allowing operators to design a unique live casino setting. The 7-seat blackjack format boosts engagement, delivering a genuine and interactive table game experience.
With its latest launch, Stakelogic has further established itself as a leading supplier of live dealer products, with further emphasis on important regulated markets. Jackpot.ch players can now enjoy a high-quality, custom branded blackjack experience, adding to the online gaming landscape in Switzerland.
Neil Tanti, Head of Sales at Stakelogic, commented: “We are excited to team up with Jackpot.ch, one of Switzerland’s biggest online casinos, to introduce our branded 7-seat Blackjack table. It demonstrates our dedication to delivering innovative live casino solutions, which are tailored to meet the requirements of our operator partners.”
Brian Christner, Chief Online Gaming at Jackpot.ch added: “We are very excited about this partnership with Stakelogic. Their cutting-edge technology and dedication to quality align with Jackpot.ch’s mission to provide our players with the best gaming experience. The launch of our branded 7-seat blackjack table is a significant moment for us, as it sets a new standard for premium live casino entertainment on the market.”
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Immersive virtual product adds 30,000 extra events to leading African sportsbook
Logifuture, a leading supplier of award-winning iGaming products, has strengthened its partnership with leading African sportsbook Bolabet with the integration of Zoom Soccer.
Zoom Soccer delivers ultra-realistic virtual events for sportsbook users, delivering tens of thousands of events every month for nonstop 24/7 action. With no off-peak moments and a packed schedule that’s always relevant, Zoom ensures continuous engagement. Powered by RNG for steady margins and consistent profits, it creates a fast-paced, immersive betting experience that mirrors the excitement of real football games.
This extended partnership means Bolabet is now able to offer more than 30,000 extra pre-match and in-play betting events each month to its players in Africa.
The move follows the successful addition of Simulate – another of Logifuture’s pioneering virtual products – to the Bolabet platform in August 2024.
Niccolo Cassettari, Group Chief Business Development Officer at Logifuture, said: “We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Bolabet through the addition of Zoom Soccer, building on the success we have seen with our Simulate partnership.
“At Logifuture, we remain focused on delivering fast-paced and entertaining sports products, and with the expansion of Zoom Soccer, we are poised to meet that demand.
“As the need for dynamic, quick-turnaround sports content increases, particularly in emerging markets, this integration will further strengthen Bolabet’s virtual sports portfolio and offer players an unparalleled gaming experience.”
Bolabet CEO Justin Palmer said: “Bolabet aims to deliver an engaging and interactive experience for our players and it’s a pleasure to welcome Logifuture’s Zoom Soccer to our product portfolio.
“The addition of Simulate last year has been hugely popular with our players and we are sure Zoom Soccer will further enhance our players’ experience.”
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