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The UK’s Bacta Charitable Trust supports two more good causes raising contributions to more than £3.25m
Campaigning charities the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) have joined a long list of deserving causes including Rays of Sunshine, Prince’s Youth Business Trust, Fairbridge and the British Institute of Brain Injured Children to have received financial support from the industry courtesy of the Bacta Charitable Trust.
The organisations received £2,000 each in the latest set of awards following requests submitted by bacta members.
Bacta CEO John White underlined the history of the Charitable Trust in supporting a wide range of organisations both large and small. “Since the Trust was launched in 1991 I’m proud to confirm that it has raised and distributed over £3.25m to more than 50 charities.
“With so many bacta members supporting their own charities often based on personal history or family associations this sum represents just a fraction of what the industry has raised and continues to raise for those in society who are less fortunate.”
He added: “The Trustees look favourably on those good causes recommended by bacta members and actively encourage nominations which are assessed at one of the Charitable Trust’s meetings which are held every four-months.”
The £2,000 donation to MNDA followed a request by MERKUR Casino UK’s Andy Tipple who was one of the seven industry cyclists to complete the famous 55-mile Taff Trail through the stunning Welsh countryside.
He was joined on the ride by Paul Abbott, Kevin Temple, Josh Beard, Martin Beard, James Ferguson and Jospeh Cullis, an industry peloton of personalities representing, MERKUR, Novomatic Gaming UK, Blueprint Operations and Windmill Leisure and whose combined pedal power – including the bacta donation – succeeded in raising £15,476.
Acknowledging the importance of the sum Christine James Development Officer at the MNDA said: “With the help of wonderful supporters like the bacta cyclists we can improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research, and campaign to raise awareness so the needs of those affected by the disease are addressed by wider society. Few conditions are as devastating as MND and we will not stop until we find a cure. ”
The important personal dimension to fundraising was put into sharp focus when the Trust agreed to support a request made on behalf of Melissa Bennett who works as Assistant Manager at the FunStation in Hull via owner James Miller.
Melissa Bennet, who is completing a sponsored Assault Course in aid of Cystic Fibrosis alongside her partner Andrew, contacted the Trust to show her appreciation at the news stating: “Myself and Andrew are deeply grateful as the Cystic Fibrosis Trust is close to our heart and we both appreciate this so much.”
F*Bastards says its casino content is now available through more than 400 operators worldwide, marking a distribution milestone for the iGaming supplier as it continues to expand its portfolio and partner network.
In a company statement outlining its background, Co-Founder Ugnius Seskas said the team’s earlier attempt to build a game studio fell short due to positioning rather than production capability. “Looking back, we realised we weren’t missing talent. We were missing identity. We could build games, but we hadn’t built something people could remember. That lesson became the starting point for everything F*Bastards would later become.” says Co-Founder Ugnius Seskas.
The company said it intentionally built its brand around differentiation, including the decision to use the name F*Bastards despite the expectation it would split opinion among potential partners. The founders described early progress as incremental, driven by game releases, industry events, operator feedback and relationship-building, rather than a single breakout moment.
F*Bastards also pointed to a fundraising milestone in 2026, saying it secured its first seven-figure investment. The company positioned the round as validation of execution rather than an early-stage concept.
“From day one, the goal wasn’t to become the biggest supplier. It was to build something people would remember. We’ve come a long way, but in many ways, it still feels like we’re only getting started” says Co-Founder Ugnius Seskas.
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Belatra has signed a cooperation agreement with VeliGames to distribute its online slots to operators across Latin America, Africa and Asia. The deal was announced Tuesday 7th July 2026.
VeliGames is a game aggregation platform by VeliTech. The companies said the platform is designed for operators in Latin America, Africa and Asia, with architecture optimised for unstable internet connections and low-cost devices.
Under the expanded agreement, VeliGames will gain access to Belatra’s portfolio through a single API integration, giving operators access to Belatra’s slots via the aggregator.
Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra said: “Our integration with VeliGames through a single API opens a direct route for our slots to reach operators in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Our mathematical architecture and character-based IP are focused on long-term player retention, and VeliGames’ technology ensures stable operation of content in these markets regardless of the quality of communication.”
Revaz Janelidze, Operations Lead at VeliGames, added: “Belatra’s award-winning portfolio and proven mechanics are just the kind of dependable content our operator partners are looking for across multiple regions. Bringing the games into our ecosystem through a single API makes it simple to deliver, even on lower spec devices and slower connections.”
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The UAE Lottery has confirmed its second AED 30 million Lucky Day Grand Prize winner in five weeks. The operator said Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old Indian resident of Abu Dhabi, matched all seven winning numbers in the Wednesday, July 1 draw.
The company said the Wednesday Lucky Day draw has now produced two AED 30 million Grand Prize winners and one AED 5 million Second Prize winner “in a span of a few months.” Lucky Day draws run every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 PM.
Speaking about the win in a statement included by the operator, Sadasivan said: “When I first looked at it, I couldn’t believe it. Then I looked again and saw the full number. That’s when I realized I had won.”
The UAE Lottery said each draw offers an AED 30 million Grand Prize and an AED 5 million Second Prize, as well as three guaranteed AED 50,000 Lucky Chance prizes. Tickets cost AED 50, according to the operator.
The company said its games are regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and reiterated its commitment to responsible gaming.
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