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GAMSTOP announces historic milestone as registrations reach 500,000
Half a million vulnerable consumers have registered with GAMSTOP since 2018
75% of GAMSTOP’s users say they feel more in control of their gambling choices
GAMSTOP, the national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling, has reached a historic milestone, announcing that more than 500,000 consumers have registered with the service since its inception in 2018.
The free service allows vulnerable consumers to exclude themselves from all gambling sites licensed by the Gambling Commission for up to five years, with shorter options of six months or a year. More than 440,000 are currently excluded, with around one in two opting for the longest timeframe possible.
April 2024 was a record-breaking month with 8,686 new registrants – the highest volume of monthly registrations since GAMSTOP’s launch in April 2018.
The announcement that half a million consumers have registered to self-exclude comes ahead of the third, annual Self-Exclusion Day on September 12th when Clubs from all divisions in the football pyramid will come together to raise awareness about GAMSTOP to their supporters. Self-exclusion messaging will be displayed at EFL football grounds on the weekend of September 7-8 and digital assets will be posted on partner Clubs’ social channels.
The Gambling Commission’s most recent research provides new insights into gambling-related harm, which will help to inform GAMSTOP’s outreach strategy. 2.5% of all survey respondents reported suffering from problem gambling, with men and those under 35 experiencing higher rates of harm.
Data from the first half of 2024 showed that the age of GAMSTOP registrants is falling, with one in two registered in that period aged 16-35, and a 12% year-on-year increase in the number of 16–24-year-olds choosing to exclude themselves from all online gambling sites
The second independent evaluation of GAMSTOP will be published later in September. Ipsos surveyed more than 4,650 GAMSTOP users and 78% said that GAMSTOP had delivered the results they were hoping for, with 75% feeling more in control of their gambling choices.
The full research will be shared with gambling operators at a webinar on September 19th. Ipsos investigated GAMSTOP’s effectiveness in reducing gambling harm and how it supports its users alongside other forms of gambling prevention and support.
GAMSTOP CEO, Fiona Palmer said: “We have come a very long way since our launch in April 2018 and GAMSTOP is now widely recognised as an important tool to help vulnerable consumers take a break from their gambling. We are proud to have been able to help hundreds of thousands of people to take back control of their lives though self-exclusion and we hope to help many more in the years to come.
It is right that we regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the service through independent research and we will shortly be announcing the results of a comprehensive listening exercise conducted by Ipsos, who have surveyed thousands of GAMSTOP’s users”.
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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has launched Groovy Knights Dream Drop, its latest slot release packed with funky features and lucrative jackpot potential.
Groovy Knights brings a fresh disco twist to the popular Dream Drop series, giving players the chance to spin their way to wins of up to 10,000x a Dream Drop jackpot worth up to €2 million, and if that wasn’t enough, brand-new Daily Jackpots as well.
Set across a vibrant 5×4 reel layout, Groovy Knights Dream Drop is designed to keep the energy high with features that include Knight Re-Spins, Walking Wilds, multipliers up to 100x, and a ‘second chance’ mechanic to keep players in the groove.
Landing one or more Knights triggers a Knight Re-Spin, where the funky knights dance across the reels, boosting wins and multipliers as they go. When two Knights meet, the Disco Knight Feature kicks in for even bigger rewards. Players looking to jump straight into the action can use the Buy Feature to guarantee an immediate Knight Re-Spin or a Disco Knight for maximum entertainment.
True to the Dream Drop name, the jackpot bonus can trigger on any spin when the word ‘Dream’ lands on the top row, giving players a shot at one of five progressive jackpots, including the new Daily Jackpot.
Relax Gaming continues to expand its award-winning portfolio with titles designed to deliver unique gameplay, innovative mechanics and market-leading jackpot experiences.
Kunal Patel-Smith, Game Production Director at Relax Gaming, said: “With Groovy Knights Dream Drop, we’ve brought together a fun disco theme with our proven Dream Drop mechanics and some fresh twists to keep players engaged. The combination of lively features, strong win potential, and a must-win jackpot makes this a standout addition to our growing Dream Drop family.”
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Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money™ – the latest addition in the renowned Cops ‘n’ Robbers™ franchise. Now available in the UK B3, LBO market, this new release from Inspired’s Bell Fruit Games Studio builds on the popular Big Money mechanic, now enhanced with exciting new upgrades.
Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money™ sees the return of the beloved cop and robber duo in a high stakes adventure. Key features include the Big Money Bonus, Progressive Trail, Bonus upgrades, Reel modifiers, a gamble option and Fortune Spins.
Players will need to land three or more bonus symbols anywhere on the reels to trigger one of three Big Money bonuses, starting with a multiplier of up to 3x – the progressive trail offers multipliers up to 10x and during the bonus robber symbols act as cash collectors, accumulating swag bag values when they land.
Landing a cop or robber symbol will advance that character along the trail. Players have unlimited Free Spins until the cop catches the robber at which point the ID parade feature begins to decide the robbers fate. In the ID parade a spotlight will highlight each character then stop on one with the follow outcomes:
- Bert: The bonus ends, and accumulated winnings are awarded.
- Sid: The cop is pushed back two positions, and the bonus continues.
- Vic: The Robber advances to the next multiplier on the trail, and the bonus continues.
Adding even more excitement are upgrade modifiers. When triggered, eight golden safes appear revealing up to 6 different bonus upgrades:
- Cop freeze: Two Cops can land without advancing.
- Golden robbers: Special robber symbols step down one position per spin until no longer in view.
- Extra swag: Adds more swag bag symbols to the reels, increasing the chance of winning.
- Extra robbers: Adds more robber symbols to the reels.
- Increased swag: Swag bag values are increase up to 200x the current bet.
- Multipliers upgrade: All multipliers on the trail are increase up to 20x.
Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money™ offers players the opportunity to boost their winnings or trigger a Big Monus Bonus in the dual wheel gamble. The left wheel offers the chance to increase winnings by 10x, whilst the right wheel offers the chance to gamble for the Big Money, Super Big Money or Mega Big Money bonuses.
Players can customise their game play with Fortune Spins, activated via the feature button. Fortune Spins reels feature swag bag, robber and bonus symbols only, increasing the chance of triggering a bonus. If a bonus is awarded, all symbols return to the reels. When a robber symbol lands during Fortune Spins the cash values from all swag bag symbols in view are awarded.
The getaway van offers a lifeline for players during the Big Money Bonus and Fortune Spins. After a losing spin it may appear and hurl dynamite onto the reels, transforming symbols into swag bags or robbers to trigger a cash collection. If the robber is caught on the trail the getaway van may award the next multiplier on the trail.
Matthew Crane, UK Market Product Director, said: “We’re proud and excited to launch Cops and Robbers: Bigger Big Money™! The Cops n Robbers franchise just got a major upgrade. With a brand-new, even bigger bonus feature, this game brings more fun, more thrills, and more chances to win. It’s everything fans of Cops n Robbers love — just bigger.”
With bigger rewards, enhanced features, and the return of fan-favourite characters, Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money™ delivers an exhilarating gaming experience.
Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money™ is available in retail now.
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