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ODJ Survey Reveals France’s Gambling Activity Declines, Problem Gambling Rises
The latest survey by Observatoire des jeux (ODJ), the regulating body that monitors the gambling activity of France, has revealed that gambling activity in the country is declining, but the cases of problem gambling rise.
Problem gambling is one of the biggest setbacks of the gambling industry. Protocols that ensure that players are protected from themselves are required for every company before approval of their licenses.
The decline in gambling activity for a country could mean two things. First, the country gets lesser revenue from the industry. And it also means that fewer people are attracted to gambling which means more money for their families.
ODJ reported that 47.2% of the ten thousand respondents are engaged in some gambling last year, a decline from the 2014 survey’s 57.2%.
The report also showed that the country’s excessive gambling activity doubled from 0.8% in 2014 to 1.6% in 2019. Gamblers at risk of becoming problem gamblers rose from 3.8% in 2014 to 4.4% last year.
The regulating body concluded that around 370 thousand French adults are problem gamblers, while about 1 million are at risk of becoming one. ODJ also claimed that 6% of spending on problem gamblers and those at risk of becoming one contributed 38.3% of all gambling spending in 2019.
The survey also revealed that lottery games lead France’s gambling activity, but problem gambling among lottery players remained low at nearly 1%. The report revealed that lottery scratch games are twice more addictive than traditional draw games. Poker and casino players are four times more prone to problem gambling compared to lotteries, while sports and race betting is six times more addictive.
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Anastasia Rimskaya Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix
Aviatrix Launches New Loot Boxes to Deepen Progression and Reward Paths
Aviatrix has launched a new Loot Box feature for its premier crash game, presenting collectible rewards, free bets, and progression bonuses aimed at boosting long-term player engagement.
Loot Boxes are granted through a daily rewards mechanism, with players obtaining them according to their in-game actions and advancement. Every box holds a variety of rewards, such as aircraft skins, complimentary bets, and aviation experience points.
The feature enhances Aviatrix’s developing loyalty system, providing players with fresh options to personalize their aircraft and earn rewards through continuous engagement.
Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “Loot Boxes are part of our wider vision for Aviatrix as a connected multi-game universe. As we expand our iGaming Metaverse, features like Loot Boxes add another meaningful layer to how players build their profile, customise their aircraft and earn rewards across the ecosystem.”
Unveiled in February, the Aviatrix iGaming Metaverse signifies the supplier’s shift from a standalone crash game to an integrated multi-title ecosystem.
Starting with the imminent debut of Aviatrix Second Chance and continuing with upcoming titles like Aviatrix Fruits and Aviatrix Mines, every game will utilize a single integrated player profile, progression system, and rewards and achievements framework.
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Alec Gehlot Chief Executive Officer at PlaySignal
PlaySignal Debuts: Alec Gehlot’s New Sophisticated Responsible Gaming Platform
Alec Gehlot, previous senior executive at Optimove, has introduced PlaySignal, a responsible gaming platform aimed at assisting operators in identifying and addressing player risk promptly.
PlaySignal employs a traffic-light system featuring green, amber, and red signals to steer player conduct and indicate when behaviors start to enter higher-risk areas. The platform seeks to minimize avoidable exclusions by offering operators enhanced visibility of rising risks, while simultaneously giving players more understanding of how their actions are evaluated.
Leveraging behavioural analytics, PlaySignal tracks player actions during gameplay and displays information as distinct signals. This allows teams to act earlier and react more appropriately as risk evolves.
The product connects with current operator systems to assist responsible gaming, CRM, and compliance teams by providing a unified view of activities, encouraging a more uniform strategy among teams as regulatory demands grow in important markets.
Building on his time at Optimove, where he collaborated with operators on segmentation, retention, and user engagement, Gehlot recognized a demand for innovative tools to enhance player protection as regulatory and tax pressures mount in regulated markets.
The company launched PlaySignal at ICE earlier this year, where it was a contender in the Innovators Challenge, and initiated talks with operators in various markets. The initial launch will concentrate on the UK prior to global expansion.
Alec Gehlot, Chief Executive Officer at PlaySignal, said: “Regulation and taxation are only moving in one direction, and operators need new tools to adapt. Player protection can no longer be treated as a compliance obligation; it has to become a competitive differentiator.
“Regulated operators are under real pressure, particularly in the UK, and we believe giving them earlier visibility of risk is essential not just for protection, but for long-term sustainability.”
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Fabio Schiavolin
PENN Entertainment Appoints Three New Independent Directors to Board
PENN Entertainment Inc. announced the appointment of three new independent directors, Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox and Fabio Schiavolin, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. In connection with these appointments, the Company has entered into a cooperation agreement with HG Vora Capital Management LLC and certain of its affiliates (collectively, HG Vora).
David Handler, Chair of PENN’s Board, said: “On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to welcome Heather, Jeff and Fabio, highly accomplished individuals who each bring deeply relevant experience.”
The cooperation agreement between PENN and HG Vora, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K, includes customary voting, standstill and other provisions that will remain in effect through the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
About Heather Ace
Heather Ace serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Qualcomm Incorporated. Previously, she was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Dexcom and, prior to Dexcom, served as the Executive Vice President of global HR at Orexigen Therapeutics, the Business Integration Leader for Royal Philips’ HealthTech acquisition of Volcano Corporation, the Executive Vice President of global HR at Volcano Corporation and held various HR executive roles at Life Technologies. Ms. Ace also was a partner at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper), where she practiced litigation and employment law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Law & Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a J.D. from Santa Clara School of Law.
About Jeffrey Fox
Jeffrey Fox is the CEO and Founder of Circumference Group, overseeing the firm’s management and business strategy. He most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. Prior to joining Endurance, Mr. Fox served as President and CEO of Convergys Corporation and, before Convergys, held multiple positions at Alltel Corporation. Mr. Fox began his career in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and Stephens Inc. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Duke University.
About Fabio Schiavolin
Fabio Schiavolin is the former CEO of Snaitech S.p.A., the largest public company in Italy dedicated to the gaming and entertainment sector. As CEO of Snaitech, he participated in the company’s merger with Playtech plc, an international company focused on gaming technology with operations in more than 17 countries. Prior to his position at Snaitech, Mr. Schiavolin created Cogetech, a key player in the Italian gaming machine market, which merged with Snai in 2015 to form Snaitech. Mr. Schiavolin started his career at Cirsa, a Spanish multinational casino and gambling machine operator. He received his master’s degree in business administration from Università di Bologna.
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