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GamCare Teams Up with YGAM to Bring Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme to Northern Ireland

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GamCare has teamed up with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to bring an education and support programme to Northern Ireland, with the mission of safeguarding young generation from gambling and gaming-related harms.

The Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme is a ground-breaking initiative supported by members of the Betting and Gaming Council and has already been rolled out across England and Wales. Both charities deliver evidence-led workshops and resources to teachers, youth workers and directly to young people to help raise awareness of the issues and help prevent harm.

The move has been welcomed by prominent politician Robbie Butler MLA who is the Chair of the Gambling Related Harm in Stormont. Mr Butler has campaigned for new laws to help protect people from gambling-related harms.

“I welcome this social gaming and digital resilience initiative from Youth Work Alliance. When the APG launched our inquiry into how new legislation can reduce gambling related harms, we made it clear that prevention is better than cure. The stronger gambling laws we are hoping for in Northern Ireland need to be backed up by better education to stop harm before it occurs. So therefore, it is hugely encouraging to see the Youth Work Alliance working with YGAM and GamCare to educate and support our young people,” Robbie Butler said.

Youth Work Alliance, a charity based in Belfast, is working with YGAM to deliver evidence-led and evaluated training to teachers and youth workers, in addition to giving them access to City & Guilds assured training and education resources which provide a full curriculum of lesson plans for primary and secondary age children as well as youth work specific resources.

“The work we are doing with YGAM, working alongside GamCare, delivering their training and resources on the ground here in Belfast and across Northern Ireland is going to be a huge benefit to our local communities. Gambling-related harms have been presented as a hidden issue in Northern Ireland for many years, which makes it even more vital for us to ensure children and vulnerable people are informed, educated and safeguarded against the potential harms associated with gambling and increasingly, gaming too,” Stephen Hughes, Development Manager at Youth Work Alliance, said.

“The expansion of our work into Northern Ireland is a great step for this programme. The partnership relationship really makes this work unique so I’m really pleased we, alongside YGAM, will be working with the Youth Work Alliance. No matter where young people are located the challenges they face when dealing with gambling harms are the same. The Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme will give young people in Northern Ireland the opportunity to explore how gambling might be affecting them in a safe and trusted environment, giving them the tools to make good decisions,” Anna Hemmings, CEO of GamCare, said.

“Having seen first-hand the impact that our work has had in the places we have already rolled out the National Gambling Education Programme in partnership with GamCare, I am thrilled that we are now able, with the support of Youth Work Alliance, to start delivering the programme in Northern Ireland. As well as educating, informing, and safeguarding, it is also vital that we raise awareness and start a conversation about those very personal experiences of gambling related harms in communities across Northern Ireland,” Lee Willows, Founder and CEO of YGAM, said.

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REEVO Enters into a New Partnership with BePlay

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REEVO has entered into a new partnership with BePlay, an innovative game studio recognised for combining handcrafted design, proprietary technologies and data-driven game mechanics to deliver engaging player experiences. This collaboration further strengthens REEVO’s aggregation ecosystem, adding a portfolio of high-performing content built to maximise engagement, retention and operator success.

Through this partnership, BePlay’s portfolio is now available on the REEVO aggregation platform, giving operators seamless access to a growing collection of distinctive slot experiences through a single integration. The addition reinforces REEVO’s commitment to continuously expanding its content offering with studios that bring originality, innovation and measurable performance.

At REEVO, building a world-class aggregation platform means partnering with providers that challenge convention and deliver content that stands out. BePlay has earned a reputation for creating games powered by custom technologies, advanced mechanics and its unique SMART DATA MODE approach, helping operators deliver experiences that resonate with players and drive commercial results.

As REEVO continues to grow its global network, partnerships like this play an important role in strengthening the diversity and quality of content available through the platform. By bringing together innovative studios under one ecosystem, REEVO empowers operators with greater choice, stronger engagement opportunities and scalable growth.

Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with BePlay is another exciting step for REEVO as we continue to strengthen our aggregation platform with studios that bring a fresh perspective to game development. BePlay’s focus on innovation, technology, and player engagement aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering content that creates real value for operators. We are committed to building an ecosystem where quality content and seamless distribution come together, and BePlay is a fantastic addition to that journey.”

Sam Mamedov, Business Development Manager at BePlay, said: “Reevo has always stood out to me as an aggregator with genuinely top-tier standards, both in how they run their processes and how they do business. What really sets them apart is the warmth of their team. It’s something many companies lose as they grow, but REEVO has managed to maintain that human approach while operating at the highest level. I’m genuinely happy our partnership is taking off, and I think everyone will see the results of it very soon.”

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NOVOMATIC Takes a Strong Stand on Employee Health and Workplace Safety

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NOVOMATIC has held its annual Health Day at its Lower Austrian headquarters, underlining its consistent commitment to workplace health promotion and an attractive working environment.

The diverse range of activities focused on health, fitness and safety delighted more than 1000 employees at the 7th NOVO-Company Day at the headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen. The event is part of the “Enjoy Working With Us” initiative and underscores the international gaming technology group’s ongoing commitment to a healthy and motivated work environment.

This year’s Health Day was officially opened with a warm welcome from the entire Executive Board of the NOVOMATIC AG Group.

“The health, safety, and well-being of our employees are a central pillar of our company’s long-term success. That is why we make targeted investments in measures that promote a healthy, motivating, and supportive work environment. The NOVO-Company Day brings this commitment to life in a special way year after year and underscores the high priority NOVOMATIC places on these issues,” said Stefan Krenn, Member of the Executive Board of NOVOMATIC AG.

Dagmar Händler, Mayor of Gumpoldskirchen, said: “NOVOMATIC is a major employer and economic driver for Gumpoldskirchen as well as for the entire region. It is all the more gratifying that the company is once again sending such a clear signal this year regarding the well-being of its employees.”

The varied programme included, among other things, health screenings, blood tests, lung function tests and individual consultations on nutrition, ergonomics and smoking cessation. The offerings were complemented by various exercise and sports stations, including basketball, darts and e-bike test rides. Practical safety training sessions, such as a fire extinguisher drill and the “Coffee with Cops” event featuring police experts, rounded out the diverse programme.

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Gamingtec signs on as headline partner for Midnight Mayhem at ICE Barcelona

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Gamingtec has been named Headline Impact Partner of Midnight Mayhem Fight Night, a charity boxing event run by Behind The Gloves and scheduled alongside ICE Barcelona on 19 January 2027.

Behind The Gloves said the campaign is targeting €150,000 in fundraising and will follow 16 industry figures as they prepare to box.

According to the organisers, Gamingtec’s support will cover elements including a six-month training programme, event fundraising, fighter storytelling and post-event impact reporting. The partnership will also support a WBC Adaptive Boxing showcase and reporting on how proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by fighters and partners.

Sapar Karyagdyyev, Founder of Gamingtec, said: “At Gamingtec, we believe the strongest partnerships create value beyond business, so supporting Midnight Mayhem was a natural fit for us. The initiative brings together people from across our industry to raise money for important causes while highlighting the positive impact the sector can have when it comes together behind a shared goal.

“We’re proud to support Behind The Gloves as Headline Impact Partner and look forward to growing the event, amplifying its fundraising mission and celebrating the participants throughout their journey to ICE Barcelona.”

Lee McFarland, Founder of Behind The Gloves, said: “A target like €150,000 isn’t achieved through enthusiasm alone – it’s achieved through commitment. Gamingtec’s decision to become our Headline Impact Partner strengthens every part of Midnight Mayhem and gives us the platform to create an even greater impact for the charities and communities we’re supporting.

“But more importantly, it sends a message. When a company of Gamingtec’s standing backs an initiative like this, it shows what our industry can achieve when businesses come together behind a shared purpose. That’s how one fight night becomes something much bigger, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner to have in our corner.”

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