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UK: Crackdown on Online Gambling and Late-night TV Roulette on the Cards

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The campaigners who succeeded in getting the betting terminals slashed to £2 last year now want the same limit for TV and online gambling.

Chief executives of the UK’s biggest gambling firms hauled before a House of Lords inquiry into the industry and asked what they are doing to ensure customers do not spend more than they can afford. They will also be quizzed about the use of non-disclosure agreements to stop punters speaking out.

“If it’s not right to have it happening on the high street then it’s even more absurd to allow people to gamble any amount they like on fixed-odds games online from the bus or in their bedroom,” Durham Conservative MP Richard Holden said.

Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan sees the Gambling Act review as “too good an opportunity to miss.”

“I have long felt late-night TV gambling was dangerous… Most problem gamblers will be looking for opportunities to gamble in the wee small hours and the TV is offering them that,” Carolyn Harris, who chairs the Gambling Related Harm All Party Parliamentary Group, said.

The Labour Swansea East MP also wants children stopped from buying “loot boxes” in computer games.

She believes the boxes, in which cash is paid for rewards that cannot be seen in advance, should be categorised as gambling. A 2018 Gambling Commission report said 31% of youngsters had paid money to open loot boxes or buy in-game items.

Culture minister Helen Whately said NHS England is “scaling up treatment provision for problem gambling” and up to 14 specialist clinics would open in the next five years, including two already open.

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BOYLE Sports deploys automated acca technology as bookmakers accelerate shift to pre-configured betting

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BOYLE Sports has become the latest major bookmaker to deploy automated accumulator technology, following a new two-year agreement with Checkd Dev that will see the operator roll out pre-configured, one-click acca products across football and horse racing.

The partnership sees BOYLE Sports integrate Checkd Dev’s Automated Betting System (ABS) into its sportsbook, enabling the automated creation and presentation of pre-match football and UK and Irish horse racing accumulator bets. The deployment forms part of a broader update to BOYLE Sports’ betting proposition, aimed at delivering scalable, consistent acca products while retaining full control over pricing and risk.

Through the integration, BOYLE Sports has launched two carousels containing packaged accumulator bets, generated using predefined logic and historical performance data. All pricing remains aligned with BOYLE Sports’ internal trading models, with probabilities informed by historic form rather than external odds feeds.

From an operational standpoint, ABS provides BOYLE Sports’ trading team with backend tooling to automate bet creation, updates, and settlement, significantly reducing manual intervention while supporting a consistent pre-match offering across key markets. The solution also integrates BOYLE Sports’ existing Acca Boost mechanics, available to customers from launch.

ABS is built on Checkd Dev’s proprietary BRUNO platform and has evolved over a two-year development cycle. Initially designed as a statistics-led conversion tool, the system has expanded into a fully automated betting solution in response to growing operator demand for scalable, pre-configured wagering products within regulated markets. The product is integrated with the operator’s front end and bet slip, resulting in a frictionless experience for end users.

The BOYLE Sports deployment follows a series of recent commercial agreements for Checkd Dev, including partnerships with Betfred, William Hill, and OpenBet. Collectively, these integrations reflect a wider trend among established bookmakers toward automation-led betting products designed to improve efficiency, consistency, and user experience across football betting.

Adam Matues, Head of Sportsbook at BOYLE Sports, commented: “Pre-configured accas continue to play an important role in how customers engage with football and racing, but they need to be delivered in a way that is both scalable and commercially robust. Checkd Dev’s automated approach allows us to expand our acca offering efficiently, while maintaining full control over pricing, performance, and risk.”

Andrew Grimshaw, Commercial Director at Checkd Dev, added: “We’re seeing increasing demand from tier-one and tier-two operators for automated betting products that enhance UX while remaining fully aligned with existing trading frameworks. BOYLE Sports’ decision to deploy our ABS reflects that shift, and we’re looking forward to supporting the team on both sports as the product scales over the coming seasons.”

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Stretch Network Announces the Return of the Knockout Poker League with a €910,000 Prize Pool

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Stretch Network is bringing back the Knockout Poker League (KPL), offering players an expanded schedule and a wide variety of tournaments designed to drive engagement. Following the strong performance and positive feedback from last year’s edition, the series features popular knockout formats to keep players active throughout the campaign.

The Knockout Poker League series will run across two separate seasons:

  • Season 1: February 6 – March 1
  • Season 2: March 13 – April 5

Tournament details

  • Total guarantee: Over €910,000
  • Leaderboards: Two tournament leaderboards with a combined prize pool of €10,000

Headliners

  • Two Main Events with €50,000 prize pools each
  • Two Mini Main Events with €8,000 prize pools each
  • Two Omaha Main Events with €5,000 prize pools each
  • Daily headliners with guarantees of up to €20,000
  • Mystery Bounty and Mini Mystery Bounty tournaments, combining PKO and Mystery Bounty mechanics familiar to players
  • Weekend Centroll tournaments with a €0.01 buy-in and a €2,000 guarantee, offering near-freeroll accessibility

With the latest platform releases and updates now live, KPL provides players with the opportunity to enjoy their favorite poker formats within a structured, long-running series. Stretch Network expects that this combination of proven formats and solid guarantees will support sustained engagement across its partner network.

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SlotMatrix Unleashes Fiesta-Fueled Thrills with Muertos Fortune

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SlotMatrix, the leading global casino content aggregator, has incorporated Muertos Fortune into its unique collection, a vibrant slot drawing inspiration from the lively energy and festivities of Day of the Dead customs.

Muertos Fortune welcomes players to a vibrant realm filled with music and color, where each spin leads to grander moments and more exciting rewards.

The Money Collector function centers on the Muertos symbol that shows up on reel five, serving as the chief collector by retrieving cash values from piñata prizes positioned throughout the reels to enhance winnings and enable extra rewards.

A significant feature of the gameplay is its Perceived Persistence mechanic, enabling piñata rewards that fall uncollected to fill the giant skull above the reels.

As the skull fills up, it explodes, activating the Free Spins feature filled with Muertos’ collections, greater piñata values, and opportunities for several retriggers, transforming growing excitement into massive payout possibilities.

Muertos Fortune can only be accessed via SlotMatrix and is upgraded by EveryMatrix’s sophisticated gamification features, such as free spins, tournaments, and leaderboards. It can additionally be combined with EngageSuite, the all-in-one player loyalty solution.

Carl Gatt Baldacchino, Head of Account Management, SlotMatrix, said: “Muertos Fortune is all about the renowned Mexican tradition. It’s a vibrant, high-energy title that fits perfectly in our growing portfolio.”

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