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NHS Mental Health Director Calls for Ban on Video Game Loot Boxes
Claire Murdoch, mental health director of England’s National Health Service (NHS), has published a report claiming loot box games push young people into gambling.
“Frankly no company should be setting kids up for addiction by teaching them to gamble on the content of these loot boxes. No firm should sell to children loot box games with this element of chance, so yes those sales should end,” Claire Murdoch said.
Loot boxes are not currently regulated by England’s Gambling Commission because their contents cannot be monetised. The report calls this a “loophole” because, “Despite this, third party websites selling gaming accounts and rare items are commonplace and easy to find on places such as eBay across the internet.”
Murdoch called on game publishers to ban games whose loot boxes encourage children to gamble, as well as to introduce spending limits, tell players the odds of receiving each item before they buy a loot box, and “Support parents by increasing their awareness on the risks of in-game spending.”
The report says, “Investigations have found numerous cases of children spending money without their parents’ knowledge, including a 16-year-old paying £2,000 on a basketball game and a 15-year-old losing £1,000 in a shooting game.”
GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent German software developers for slot games, has launched its hotly anticipated Flaming Link series. Reinventing the classic Hold ‘n’ Respin feature, it carries exciting Multiplier Zones and Fire Orbs.
The series sparks into life with Ramses Book Flaming Link, with more scorching titles on the horizon, including Crystal Ball Flaming Link, Roman Legion Flaming Link, and Fancy Fruits Flaming Link—these are just the beginning. Flaming Link will turn up the dial on a range of GAMOMAT’s most iconic games, with additional titles already in development.
Flaming Link delivers pure entertainment with a straightforward yet high-energy feature. The excitement rises as Fire Orbs unlock the Flaming Link mechanic, while random Multiplier Zones boost wins up to 12,100x the total bet. With no additional bets required and the feature always enabled, Flaming Link offers an engaging and accessible experience for all player types.
The first title, Ramses Book Flaming Link, breathes fire into a legendary classic. With its Ancient Egyptian setting, familiar mechanics, and now the power of Flaming Link, it takes players on an adventure filled with pharaohs, pyramids, and high-stakes returns. The game features five or ten paylines, Free Games, and the signature Book feature, making it a must-play for fans old and new.
Ramses Book Flaming Link will be available to all Bragg operator partners via the Bragg HUB and for social gaming via Whow.
Check out the Promo video for Ramses Book Flaming Link: https://vimeo.com/1026488983/c48fd24a87
GAMOMAT Distribution GmbH Managing Director Robert Kocher said: “Ramses Book is just the beginning of Flaming Link and we’ll be setting a whole host of epic classics on fire this year—we’re very excited.”
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Paris FC is proud to announce the arrival of bwin , an iconic sports betting and poker brand, as a major partner of the club. This partnership brings together two brands determined to offer unique experiences to their communities. Through this collaboration, Paris FC and bwin are committed to further strengthening the close bond between the Club and its loyal supporters.
In addition to brand visibility during all matches, bwin will offer its punters and the Club’s supporters exclusive prizes throughout the season. And hopes to be able to help the club in its rise to the top of the French and international competition alongside top brands such as Vinci, Renault, adidas and Redbull.
Christophe Michel, digital & marketing director of bwin: “Paris FC embodies values that are close to our hearts, and we are delighted to contribute to the club’s growth as a partner. This partnership will allow us to strengthen our ties with the world of French football and its fans, in the heart of the City of Lights.”
Pierre Ferracci, President of Paris FC: “We are proud to announce this strategic partnership with bwin. This partnership confirms the growing attractiveness of Paris FC and the confidence that prestigious brands place in our project. With bwin at our side, we are strengthening our project and creating new opportunities for our supporters and fans of the Club. Thank you to bwin for their trust, and welcome to the Paris FC family!”
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Soak up the bright lights and sounds of 1980s Vegas in this irresistible classic slot from Vibra Gaming
Vibra Gaming, the ‘go-to’ games and platform developer for the LatAm market, is taking players back in time to the heyday of Las Vegas to enjoy the best and biggest night in town in Vegas 88.
This classic 5×3, 20-payline slot is packed with bright neons, casino chips, and massive prizes for those who dream big. Perfect for players who enjoy frequent wins, cascading symbols, and free spins bonuses, offering a winning feel every time the reels spin.
With the Cascading Symbols feature, every winning combination explodes into particles, allowing new symbols to drop into place, potentially creating additional winning combinations in a single spin.
At the top of the screen, you will find the Free Spin Road, an indicator that shows when the Free Spins Bonus is triggered. The first winning combination starts the path by moving one position forward. More positions are advanced by obtaining additional winning combinations through cascading symbol drops within the same spin. From the fourth position onward, the Free Spins Bonus is activated with 7 spins, while reaching eight positions awards 25 spins.
During Free Spins, on the right side of the reels, a Neon Sign with multipliers serves as a win multiplier indicator. As Free Spins progress, the multiplier increases, adding even more excitement to every round.
Ramiro Atucha, CEO, Vibra Gaming, said: “We really enjoyed working on this slot and made sure it was packed with everything slot fans want; amazing graphics and symbols, frequent features plus several twists along the way that will keep players very entertained.”
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