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UK Credit Card Gambling Ban Comes into Force

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The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) ban on credit cards has come into force on April 14, 2020.

The Commission said it is an important step forward in protecting the 10.5 million people who gamble online from harm – with statistics showing that 800,000 individuals in the UK use credit cards to gamble. Research also highlights that 22% of online gamblers using credit cards are problem gamblers, with even more suffering some form of gambling harm.

“This credit card ban will further protect consumers from financial harm and from today, nobody in Great Britain can use a credit card to gamble. It is a ban which ultimately reduces the risks of harm to consumers from gambling with money they do not have,” Neil McArthur, Gambling Commission chief executive, said.

“The ban also comes at a vital time as we are seeing an increase in the use of some online products, such as online slots and virtual sports, and our online search analysis shows an increase in UK consumer interest in gambling products since the lockdown began. This highlights just how important it is for gambling operators to keep people safe and the credit card ban will help that. This is another milestone and we will continue to look for ways to make gambling safer,” Neil McArthur added.

The Commission also reminded operators that they can only accept customer payments via e-wallets if those e-wallets prevent credit card use for gambling.

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Booming Games launches Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit slot

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Booming Games has launched Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit, a new buffalo-themed slot that adds the supplier’s Power Hit mechanic to its Buffalo Series.

The game uses a 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways to win and a stated maximum win potential of 5,000x. Booming Games said the title is set on a buffalo backdrop and is built around the Power Hit feature.

According to the company, Buffalo Collect symbols can land on reels 1 and 6 to collect Coin Prizes in view, including Mini, Minor, Major and Grand Prize Pots, which “instantly charges up the Power Hit feature.” In the base game, Bonus symbols collect to the Buffalo pot above the reels and can trigger a Berserkin’ Bonus on any spin, while landing 3+ Bonus symbols can award up to nine Berserkin’ Bonus Spins.

Booming Games said the Berserkin’ Bonus free spins run with only the Power Hit feature active and “guaranteeing a win on every spin,” with prize pots “awarding up to 2000x” during the feature. The title also includes a Buy Bonus option priced at 75x, 100x, 150x or 200x the bet for 3, 5, 7 or 9 Berserkin’ Bonus spins, and a Boost+ toggle designed to increase feature chances.

Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games, said: “Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit is packed with innovative bonus features that we’re confident will be a hit among players. Our Buffalo games have been among our best performers, and we are delighted to be adding a new game to the Series. The all-new Power Hit feature is the latest example of our commitment to delivering an ultimate gameplay experience that provides high-stakes thrills. Play Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit now!”

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DATA.BET adds Infront official tennis data to sportsbook feed

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DATA.BET has partnered with Infront to integrate official tennis data into its sportsbook offering, expanding its tennis coverage for operator clients.

DATA.BET said the integration will allow clients to add more tennis events and markets, with the aim of maintaining consistent coverage during peak periods and across different competition levels.

“Tennis is among the top five most popular sports for our clients, which makes expanding coverage in this discipline a clear priority for DATA.BET,” said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET. “By expanding our tennis coverage, we provide operators with deeper, year-round tennis coverage.”

“Our collaboration with DATA.BET is part of our strategy to make sure that the whole betting market has access to official data, reaching as many sportsbooks as possible and making sure that their customers have a great offer in front of them, whilst also being protected by the usage of live fast-path official data from the umpire`s chair” said Diogo Almeida, Head of Sales at Infront Bettor.

DATA.BET positioned the agreement as part of its longer-term strategy to build a scalable sportsbook solution across major sports using official data and content.

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Endorphina secures UAE Gaming-Related Vendor License (Tier II) from GCGRA

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Endorphina Limited has been granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License (Tier II) by the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), positioning the supplier to operate in the country’s newly regulated commercial gaming market.

The company said it is among the early licensed entities in the UAE. It added that the license is granted subject to ongoing compliance with GCGRA regulations, conditions, and directives.

Džangar Jesenov, Head of Compliance at Endorphina, said:

“Over the past years, Endorphina has grown into a truly reputable, internationally recognized supplier, following a principle of gradual and sustainable development. Today, in terms of the number of jurisdictions where we are authorized to operate, we are proud to be ranked among the Тop providers worldwide. Receiving this license in the early stages of the UAE’s regulated gaming market is both an honor and a responsibility. We are excited to contribute to shaping a sustainable and innovative industry under the guidance of the GCGRA.”

Endorphina said the UAE approval supports its broader strategy of expanding across regulated markets.

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