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Ygam and NUS Charity Launch New Student Campaign
Ygam has partnered with the NUS Charity to launch a new student campaign to help students recognise the signs of gambling harms and start crucial conversations.
As part of National Student Money Week, the Silence the Stigma campaign launched at Queen Mary University of London on March 6. The event will bring together leading academics to present the latest research on gambling harms, explore ways universities can better support students, and provide an opportunity for a panel discussion and live Q&A.
The charities aim to collaborate with universities and student unions across the UK to provide advice and guidance to students through a variety of resources. Additionally, Ygam offers free educational workshops for students and CPD training for university staff on the issue.
The latest Annual Student Gambling Survey which was published this week found that 49% of students are gambling and 32% of them state friends as the biggest influence on their gambling behaviour. Students who gamble are four times more likely to experience gambling harms compared to the general population. Student gamblers are spending on average £27.24 a week on gambling with almost 1 in 10 students spending between £51-£100 a week. For 36% their motivation to gamble was to have fun with friends, second only to making money (45%).
The survey demonstrates the strength of influence that friends and peers have within the context of student gambling behaviour. 29% of students who do not gamble said that they knew someone whose university experience had been adversely affected by gambling, with 24% struggling to pay for bills, 20% struggling to pay for accommodation, and 17% seeing their grades suffer. Yet less than half (48%) of non-gambling students were aware of the support available on campus for those experiencing gambling harms.
GambleAware data shows that 75% of people experiencing gambling harms feel unable to talk to loved ones, with stigma being the biggest barrier to opening up. Additionally, while 1 in 4 people believe they know someone affected by gambling harms, 61% hesitate to start a conversation due to concerns about stigma.
Claire Patel, Programme Lead for University and Student Engagement, said: “The survey findings once again emphasise that students remain a group that engages in gambling in significant numbers and are particularly vulnerable to gambling-related harms. Unique social factors, the transition to financial independence, and the disproportionate impact of rising living costs on UK university students all contribute to this vulnerability.
Conversations among students on campus play a vital role in both identifying and safeguarding against gambling harms. Our campaign recognises that friends and peers are key to shaping a positive university experience and have a strong influence on one another’s decision-making. Students are uniquely positioned to spot the signs of gambling harm in their peers, and we believe they, like university staff, should be equipped with the tools and information needed to offer support.”
Charlotte Britton-Stevens, Acting Head of Union Development, NUS Charity, said: “We are delighted to be working with Ygam on the Silence the Stigma campaign – designed to get young people talking about gambling harms. This year’s Annual Student Gambling Survey shows that 21% of surveyed student gamblers were in the ‘problem gambling’ category, versus just 4.2% in the general population. These concerning numbers highlight how this digital generation of students, impacted heavily by the cost-of-living crisis, are particularly susceptible to the empty promises of online gambling.
“The campaign offers much needed resources to ensure students notice gambling harms and understand how to get help for themselves and their peers. We believe these valuable conversations will lead to more students seeking support and are working closely with our member students’ unions to ensure advice services are aware of the campaign and ready to offer much needed guidance. We know how vital SU advice services are in improving the student experience during these challenging times.”
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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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