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GAMSTOP Records 9.5% Increase of Registrants as it Approaches Sixth Year

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January 23, 2024

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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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Dot Connections secures aggregation deal with leading iGaming provider Wazdan

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May 21, 2024

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Dot Connections, a fast-growing iGaming aggregator, has penned a content distribution partnership with casino game supplier Wazdan to add the studio’s innovative portfolio to its ACE platform.

The agreement will see over 180 games, including latest releases Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Gold Edition, 30 Coins, and the ever-popular Power of Gods™ series, made available to Dot Connections’ operating partners via a single-API.

Wazdan has been developing leading slot titles for more than 14 years and currently has over 200 cross-platform casino games in its portfolio.

The partnership underlines Dot Connections’ position as a trusted aggregator to top-tier providers globally, including in LatAm where it is quickly establishing a strong foothold.

Cora Chen, COO at Dot Connections, said: “Launching this partnership with Wazdan represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering the very best content to our partners and their players.

“With operators joining us at a rapid rate, we look forward to boosting the exposure of Wazdan’s first-class suite in our key operating markets.”

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “It brings us great excitement to form this partnership with Dot Connections.

“With their offering already available to over 500 operators, we are really pleased that even more gaming enthusiasts will be able to enjoy our leading game portfolio in Asia, LatAm and beyond.”

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Temple of Ra: Endorphina releases a new Egyptian-themed cascading slot

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May 21, 2024

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The leading slot game provider, Endorphina, has announced the official release of its newest Egyptian-themed game, which will join the company’s portfolio on May 21th. Temple of Ra is a cascading slot 6-reel, 5-row slot that encourages players to uncover the hidden chamber of Ra and unravel the secrets buried within.

The cascading reel mechanic builds excitement as players strive to unlock the path to century-old treasures. Temple of Ra features divine gemstones, sealed treasure chests, and gold-filled chambers, inviting the bravest players to a quest that may lead them face-to-face with Ra himself.

Are you interested in Egyptian-themed slot games? Try out Endorphina’s Temple of Ra and discover the long-lost treasures of the Egyptian gods.

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Hub88 selected by Pragmatic Play for exclusive early launch of Medusa’s Stone

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May 21, 2024

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Hub88 has been chosen as the first-to-market partner for Pragmatic Play’s latest release Medusa’s Stone, demonstrating its position as a trusted aggregator.

Ahead of its network release on June 13th, Greek mythology-themed slot Medusa’s Stone will be made available exclusively for a two-week period from May 30^th to Hub88’s operator partners.

The high-volatility slot includes free spins, super free spins, a Medusa Spin mechanic that can see character symbols on the three centre reels randomly turn into Wilds, and an attractive x7,000 max win. Hub88’s customers will be able to reward their players with a sneak peek at the highly sought-after title, which features a unique 3x4x4x4x3 grid layout and highly detailed characters.

By entrusting Hub88 with an early exclusive release, Pragmatic Play has ensured premium initial placement of Medusa’s Stone, while the aggregator will benefit from delivery of a popular and universally recognisable game theme from a leading supplier.

Jess Inglott, Head of Supplier Relations of Hub88, said: “We are delighted to be picked by Pragmatic Play, one of the industry’s most respected games developers, to facilitate the launch of Medusa’s Stone.

“As a result of our reputation as a trusted and industry-leading aggregator, we will now add the release to our portfolio and enable operator-partners to benefit from the interest generated by this new release.”

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