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UKGC sets industry tough challenges to accelerate progress to raise standards and reduce gambling harm
Working groups led by senior industry leaders will tackle high value customer incentives, advertising online and responsible product design
The Gambling Commission has announced the formation of three industry working groups to tackle key challenges as part of a drive to make gambling safer.
The first-of-its kind initiative follows a briefing to industry leaders in October from the Commission’s chief executive Neil McArthur in which he laid down three challenges and opportunities that the industry must grasp to raise standards and reduce harm across the sector.
Led by senior leaders in the gambling industry the three collaboration groups will focus on game and product design, advertising technology and high value customer incentives to gamble. SG Gaming and Playtech have committed to leading work on producing an effective Industry Code for Product Design, while Sky Betting and Gaming will oversee the Advertising Technology working group. The third group, which will address issues around VIP inducements to gamble, will be led by GVC. All three groups will work closely with the Betting and Gaming Council.
Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur said: “Consumer behaviour and technology are changing so quickly that only a bold and innovative approach will allow us to achieve a reduction in the numbers of people experiencing, or at risk from, gambling related harm.
“I’ve been encouraged by the willingness of so many operators to work with us on these challenges. We’ve set demanding timetable for progress because we cannot proceed at the speed of the slowest. If rapid progress is not made then we will have to look at other options, as making gambling safer for consumers is paramount.”
The three working groups are, in more detail:
Safer products: The industry code for responsible product and game design working group will set out how the gambling industry can produce safer products in the future, the techniques to use when designing apps, online games and gaming machine products, the risks associated with each product and how they can be mitigated, and a clear explanation of what is not acceptable.
Safer advertising online: An interim report by Gamble Aware from earlier this year shows that children, young people and vulnerable adults report they are being exposed to significant levels of online gambling adverts – including via social media. The Advertising Technology challenge will therefore explore and quickly accelerate opportunities to reduce the amount of advertising seen by children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Use of VIP incentives: The incentivisation of high value customers working group will help ensure bonuses, hospitality and gifts in particular around VIP programmes, are offered in a manner which is consistent with the licensing objectives to make gambling fairer, safer and crimefree. The Commission’s casework has found evidence that the approach of some licensees has exacerbated at-risk behaviour and this new group will identify how existing rules can be strengthened.
This approach utilises the skills and resources of the industry but ensures the Commission retains control of outputs – and consequently the best progress for British consumers.
The Gambling Commission announced in October that it would launch an industry-wide challenge to find a technology solution to creating a single customer view which would protect gamblers who gamble with more than one company. The Commission will be working with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and a kick-off event will be taking place in Birmingham in February for industry and technology providers. More details on this initiative will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Gambling Commission recently received independent advice on tackling online harms from both the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling and their Digital Advisory Panel.
1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, closes the first half of the year by revealing key performance results and the most significant milestones.
The first six months of 2026 have marked a period of strong growth for the studio. Compared to H1 2025, 1spin4win recorded a 47% increase in GGR, while bet count rose by 46.66%.
The provider also saw a significant increase in player activity. In H1 2026, player count surged by 59.06%, and new player count jumped by 50.15% compared to the first half of last year. These numbers reflect 1spin4win’s ability to keep global audiences engaged through new mechanics, regular game releases, and simple gameplay.
Partner growth has also been an important part of this success. Today, 1spin4win works with over 1,000 recognized iGaming brands, including STAKE.MX, 1win, LevelUP, BitStarz, gg.bet, WinSpirit, mBit, Pin-Up, 1xBet, PlayAmo, to name a few. This broad network reinforces the company’s reputation as a trusted provider across international markets.
The latest results also highlighted the success of 1spin4win’s expansion strategy across Latin America and Africa. Both markets remain important directions for the studio, where its mobile-first, easy-to-follow slots resonate perfectly well with local preferences. In H1 2026, compared to H2 2025, the provider’s GGR increased by 45.45% in Africa and 27.68% in LatAm.
This momentum has also been recognized by the wider professional industry. During iGB L!VE, 1spin4win was named Slot Studio of the Year at the inaugural iGaming News Awards, highlighting the studio’s strong slot offering and continued growth.
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Business Development Director at 1spin4win, shared, “We are proud of the results achieved. For us, these numbers are not only about our own success — they show that our games continue to bring value to operators by keeping their audiences active and engaged across different markets. Moving forward, we will continue strengthening this value through regional development, tailored partner support, and high-performing content that stays true to what players enjoy about classic slots.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a fast-growing game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 20 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, closes the first half of the year by revealing key performance results and the most significant milestones.
The first six months of 2026 have marked a period of strong growth for the studio. Compared to H1 2025, 1spin4win recorded a 47% increase in GGR, while bet count rose by 46.66%.
The provider also saw a significant increase in player activity. In H1 2026, player count surged by 59.06%, and new player count jumped by 50.15% compared to the first half of last year. These numbers reflect 1spin4win’s ability to keep global audiences engaged through new mechanics, regular game releases, and simple gameplay.
Partner growth has also been an important part of this success. Today, 1spin4win works with over 1,000 recognized iGaming brands, including STAKE.MX, 1win, LevelUP, BitStarz, gg.bet, WinSpirit, mBit, Pin-Up, 1xBet, PlayAmo, to name a few. This broad network reinforces the company’s reputation as a trusted provider across international markets.
The latest results also highlighted the success of 1spin4win’s expansion strategy across Latin America and Africa. Both markets remain important directions for the studio, where its mobile-first, easy-to-follow slots resonate perfectly well with local preferences. In H1 2026, compared to H2 2025, the provider’s GGR increased by 45.45% in Africa and 27.68% in LatAm.
This momentum has also been recognized by the wider professional industry. During iGB L!VE, 1spin4win was named Slot Studio of the Year at the inaugural iGaming News Awards, highlighting the studio’s strong slot offering and continued growth.
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Business Development Director at 1spin4win, shared, “We are proud of the results achieved. For us, these numbers are not only about our own success — they show that our games continue to bring value to operators by keeping their audiences active and engaged across different markets. Moving forward, we will continue strengthening this value through regional development, tailored partner support, and high-performing content that stays true to what players enjoy about classic slots.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a fast-growing game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 20 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, closes the first half of the year by revealing key performance results and the most significant milestones.
The first six months of 2026 have marked a period of strong growth for the studio. Compared to H1 2025, 1spin4win recorded a 47% increase in GGR, while bet count rose by 46.66%.
The provider also saw a significant increase in player activity. In H1 2026, player count surged by 59.06%, and new player count jumped by 50.15% compared to the first half of last year. These numbers reflect 1spin4win’s ability to keep global audiences engaged through new mechanics, regular game releases, and simple gameplay.
Partner growth has also been an important part of this success. Today, 1spin4win works with over 1,000 recognized iGaming brands, including STAKE.MX, 1win, LevelUP, BitStarz, gg.bet, WinSpirit, mBit, Pin-Up, 1xBet, PlayAmo, to name a few. This broad network reinforces the company’s reputation as a trusted provider across international markets.
The latest results also highlighted the success of 1spin4win’s expansion strategy across Latin America and Africa. Both markets remain important directions for the studio, where its mobile-first, easy-to-follow slots resonate perfectly well with local preferences. In H1 2026, compared to H2 2025, the provider’s GGR increased by 45.45% in Africa and 27.68% in LatAm.
This momentum has also been recognized by the wider professional industry. During iGB L!VE, 1spin4win was named Slot Studio of the Year at the inaugural iGaming News Awards, highlighting the studio’s strong slot offering and continued growth.
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Business Development Director at 1spin4win, shared, “We are proud of the results achieved. For us, these numbers are not only about our own success — they show that our games continue to bring value to operators by keeping their audiences active and engaged across different markets. Moving forward, we will continue strengthening this value through regional development, tailored partner support, and high-performing content that stays true to what players enjoy about classic slots.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a fast-growing game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 20 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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