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EFL Urges UK Government Not to Ban Gambling Sponsorship
The English Football League (EFL) has urged the UK Government to resist banning gambling sponsorship for fears it could put more clubs out of business.
Last week, the House of Lords select committee on gambling published a report which said that Premier League clubs should not be allowed to have the logos of betting firms on their shirts from next season – and that teams below the top flight should phase such deals out by 2023.
This season, half of the Premier League clubs have gambling companies as their main shirt sponsors.
The Lords report has now been put to the Government, who has promised to review the 2005 Gambling Act. It follows similar recommendations published last month by an influential group of MPs following a year-long inquiry.
However, EFL is strongly against the proposals given their reliance on money from the gambling sector and the financial crisis already inflicting their clubs.
An EFL spokesman said: “The Covid-19 pandemic represents perhaps the biggest challenge to the finances of EFL clubs in their history.
“With over £40 million a season paid by the sector to the League and its clubs, the significant contribution betting companies make to the ongoing financial sustainability of professional football at all levels is as important now as it has ever been.
“The League firmly believes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to preventing gambling harms that is also sympathetic to the economic needs of sport will be of much greater benefit than the blunt instrument of blanket bans.
“It is our belief that sports organisations can work with Government and the gambling industry to ensure partnerships are activated in a responsible fashion.”
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Spinomenal releases ‘Break the Piggy’ Bank title
Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has enhanced its impressive slot portfolio with the release of Break the Piggy Bank. The game is part of the Classics Series.
A vault stacked high with gold coins sets the scene for this fun slot game that is presented within a 5×3 frame. Sacks of gold coins, pigs, wads of cash and a dazzling diamond make up the medium symbols.
Three or more Golden Piggy Bank symbols will instantly launch the Free Spins mode. Here players can win 10 Free Spins with three Piggy Banks, 15 Free Spins with four, and cool 20 Free Spins with five. Find the Golden Hammer to break into the Piggy Bank and players will benefit from its power to substitute for all other symbols except for the scattered Free Spins symbol.
Spinomenal’s Instant Cash feature is in play too and will activate every time the reel spins and the Instant Cash symbol will randomly present four possible values that are collected in Free Spins. Instant Cash symbols are possible to save up during the round before they grow the Free Spins metre at the top of the reels.
Once four Wild symbols are secured, players will earn 10 additional free spins and on all future spins until the free spins finishes. It also means that the Small Instant Cash symbol (pays x2 or x5 of the total bet) turns into a Medium Instant Cash symbol which pays out x10 or x15 of the total bet.
Eight Wild symbols discovered means players will collect six further free spins on all future spins until the free spins end. The Medium Instant Cash symbols are transformed into Large Instant Cash symbols, which pays out x20 or x25 of the total bet.
After finding 12 Wilds symbols, players collect another four additional free spins and on all future spins until the free spins end. This then takes players to the final level where the Huge Instant Cash symbol is activated and pays either x50 or x2000 the total bet.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Players will be lining up to take a spin on our latest game to join the classics series, Break the Piggy Bank. We’re on the money again with this one as the free games and Instant Cash mechanic promise a wealth of fun.”
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Relax Gaming celebrates its eighteenth Dream Drop Jackpot winner at Sportsbet.io
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has seen its Dream Drop Mega Jackpot land for the eighteenth time, this time at Sportsbet.io.
The lucky player landed €2.9 million (€2,974,789.29) after placing a €4.64 bet on the popular Relax Gaming title, Midnight Marauders Dream Drop.
This monumental jackpot win comes just months after the seventeenth Mega Drop prize was awarded, meaning an impressive total of 17.1 million has now been paid out this calendar year to six lucky winners.
Released in July 2023, Midnight Marauder Dream Drop has continually entertained players with its memorable vault-robbing theme and high-quality gameplay.
Alongside the legendary Dream Drop Jackpot, players can potentially escape with bags of loot by way the game’s impressive Collect & Multiply and Free Spins features.
Martin Stålros, CEO of Relax Gaming, said: “It’s truly fantastic to see the year out in style by awarding yet another Mega Jackpot win. Whether or not this is the last Dream Drop jackpot we see in 2024, one thing is for sure, we’ve well and truly shaped the progressive jackpot landscape this year!”
Alex Haig, Director at Sportsbet.io, said: “Another day, another jackpot dropping on Sportsbet.io! We’re quickly gaining a reputation for jackpot wins, and this latest player is truly living the dream upon winning this incredible prize. With such a strong collection of jackpot titles such as Midnight Marauders Dream Drop, we hope we see another jackpot winner very soon!”
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Hacksaw Gaming and Sky Forge New Partnership
Hacksaw Gaming is thrilled to announce its partnership with Sky Betting & Gaming, a leading brand in the UK and Ireland, and part of the prestigious Flutter UKI. After a year of careful planning and collaboration, the partnership is officially live, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both companies.
Sky’s players now have access to some of Hacksaw Gaming’s most iconic titles, including Wanted Dead or a Wild, Chaos Crew 2, and Le Bandit. These games deliver Hacksaw’s signature blend of unique gameplay, inventive features, and quirky characters, ensuring an engaging experience for players. But this is just the start—plans are already underway to expand the portfolio further, with the potential for exclusive branded Dare2Win titles on the horizon.
Sky Betting & Gaming, one of the most recognised names in the UK and Ireland, is a brand synonymous with innovation, entertainment, and excellence. As part of Flutter UKI, Sky is united by a commitment to safety, entertainment, and delivering an unrivalled user experience.
Paired with Hacksaw Gaming’s mission to revolutionise gameplay and bring players something truly exceptional, the partnership is a perfect fit. Together, they are set to push boundaries and raise the bar in the online gaming industry.
Joseph Williams, Content Manager for Sky Betting & Gaming expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re elated about this new collaboration and can’t wait to see what the future holds. With a partner as innovative and renowned as Hacksaw Gaming, we’re confident our players will love the exciting variety these games bring to our platform.”
Marcus Cordes, CEO of Hacksaw Gaming, shared his excitement: “We’re incredibly proud to welcome Sky, an industry titan, to our growing roster of partners. Sky’s reputation for excellence speaks for itself, and we’re confident their players will embrace our cutting-edge content and distinctive style.”
This partnership represents the beginning of an exciting journey for both Hacksaw Gaming and Sky Betting & Gaming. With shared ambitions to innovate and captivate audiences, the possibilities are limitless.
As the saying goes, the Sky truly is the limit.
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