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REVEALED: These are the Online Games that Cause the Most Arguments đŽđ
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- 1 in 50 couples row over gaming every day
- Call of Duty is the online game most likely to cause a rift between couples
- 1/4 Women have (unsuccessfully) tried to ban gaming in the house, compared to 1/5 Men
- 25% of men have thought about breaking up with their partner because of online gaming-related arguments, compared to 17% of women
With Valentines day almost a week away, new data from CardsChat.com reveals which online games cause the most arguments in a relationship. CardsChat surveyed 1,000 UK adults whose partner plays online games, to find out how gaming affects relationships. CardsChat also spoke to three relationship experts to explain the findings.
1 in 50 couples row over games every dayÂ
Out of the 1,000 surveyed, 1 in 50 couples said they argued over gaming every day! 1 in 25 of the respondents said they squabbled a little less, âjustâ 250 to 300 times per year, while 3 in 25 âfessed up to having gaming-related rows 150 to 200 times a year.
| Arguments per year | No. of couples |
| 50-100 | 1 in 4 |
| 150-200 | 3 in 25 |
| 250-300 | 1 in 25 |
| Every day! | 1 in 50 |
According to the survey data, Call of Duty is the online game most likely to cause a rift between couples with 38% of couples admitting to have argued about time spent on the game.
Fifa is a close second, with 34% of couples confessing to argue over the football game.
According to Iain Macintoshâs book, âFootball Manager Stole My Lifeâ, the titular game was cited as a factor in a whopping 35 divorce cases back in 2012. However, despite these stats, we found that the addictive micromanagement game came fourth with 15%.
| Game | Argument about time spent on the game |
| Call of Duty | 38% |
| Fifa | 34% |
| Fortnite | 21% |
| Football Manager | 15% |
What the expert says:
So whatâs behind these rows? Chris Pleines, a dating expert from Datingscout says forgetting important dates and a lack of quality time can contribute: âBeing preoccupied with gaming will most likely let you forget what day it is, especially if you pull an all-nighter. Instead of preparing something special for your partner, you are busy levelling up on your game.â
Letâs hope that these gamers donât forget about Valentineâs Day!
Who Is Trying â and Failing â To Ban Gaming?
1/4 Women Vs 1/5 Men
We dug deep into our research to find out who is trying to ban gaming in these households. The girls just edge it slightly, with one quarter of female respondents admitting to unsuccessfully trying to ban gaming in their house. While around one fifth of men said they had also tried unsuccessfully to put a stop to gaming in the home.
What the expert says:
We spoke to Susan Trombetti, leading matchmaker, relationship expert, and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, to delve even deeper into the impact of gaming on relationships. She told us: âGaming is a way to be connected without really connecting with people thus sometimes increasing your social isolation. This can cause issues for relationships.â
Her advice? âSome things you can try are limiting time spent on the game instead of banning them altogether. Opposed to making your household a gaming free household, if your partner enjoys it, consider limiting the time gaming, similar to how you may set boundaries like no phones while eating dinner together. Small compromises may work for you and your partner.â
Gaming Causing Break-Ups
25% Men Vs 17% Women
Have thought about breaking up with their partner over gaming
Our data reveals that 25% of men have thought about breaking up with their partner because of online gaming-related arguments. Compared to 17% of women surveyed admitting theyâve considered calling time on a relationship for the same reason.
What the expert says:
Dainis Graveris, a certified sex educator and relationship expert at SexualAlpha suggests that: âWhen people play online games, they become a part of something that involves responsibilities, loyalties, and interactions. These interactions, however, donât spill through with their relationships offline.
And why does this seem to bother more men than women? Dainis says:â it boils down to the male gamerâs motivations for playing online games thatâs why you can find that most of them get into serious fights with their partners and have thought about breaking up with them.
For instance, some male gamers feel that playing online games helps alleviate stress, serves as an outlet for negative energy, and/or helps them regain a sense of control. When their female partners donât understand their motivations, they take offense and get into serious argumentsâ.
Peace of the action
Considering how many relationships are on the ropes due to online gaming, we started thinking about how couples can avoid the agro.
The simple solution? Get gaming included in your vows
âDo you [insert name] promise to play only an hour of gaming a day?â
âI promise never to ban gaming in the houseâ
âI vow to always put you first, even when Iâm playing Fortniteâ
âI promise never to keep score, even when Iâm beating you at FIFAâ
âI vow to never let the PS5 come between usâ
âI [insert name], take thee, [insert name]âŚ.forsaking all othersâŚâtil COD do us partâ
âWhatâs mine is yours and whatâs yours is mineâŚexcept the Xboxâ
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Carl Gatt Baldacchino Head of Account Management SlotMatrix
Royal Paws, Royal Payoffs: SlotMatrixâs Catsino Royale
SlotMatrix, the leading casino content aggregator globally, has enhanced its exclusive content collection with the debut of Catsino Royale, a playful slot that merges feline attitude with traditional casino excitement.
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Booming Games
Booming Games Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of New CFO
Booming Games has elevated Luke Sammut to the newly established position of Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.
Booming Games, a top supplier of high-quality gaming content, has today enhanced its C-suite by promoting Luke Sammut to the newly established position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. This comes after a series of recent high-level promotions at Booming Games, including the announcement of a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff last month.
Luke Sammut has dedicated more than eight years to Booming Games in multiple senior finance positions, most recently as the Director of Finance and Accounting. Having a solid foundation in accountancy and a strong enthusiasm for the iGaming sector, he contributes a vast amount of experience and industry expertise to the team. Located in Malta, Luke will be accountable for steering the companyâs international financial strategy and managing reporting across various jurisdictions.
The establishment of the CFO position signifies a new phase in the companyâs development and highlights a strong dedication to attracting and developing exceptional talent. With the company aiming to achieve ambitious growth goals and enhance its global reach this year, the timing of the appointment is quite promising. Focusing on customers in game development, Booming Games is consistently aiming to innovate and broaden its portfolio, with intentions to substantially boost the frequency of game releases this year.
Booming Games has a solid history of investing in its workforce, with the number of employees recently exceeding 200. In the future, the expanding C-suite will guarantee that the company keeps evolving and is positioned to handle the upcoming phase of its growth.
Max Niehusen, Founder of Booming Games, said: âWe are delighted to announce Lukeâs promotion, in what is a landmark moment for Booming Games as we appoint our first Chief Financial Officer. Over the past eight years, he has made an immense contribution to the business, playing an important role in our success during a key growth phase.
âI look forward to continuing working closely with him as we look to break new ground this year. As CFO, Lukeâs experience will be critical as we expand our operations, with the aim of being regulated in every major market within the next five years.â
Luke Sammut, Chief Financial Officer at Booming Games, said: âWith ambitious growth targets, Booming Gamesâ rapid expansion shows no sign of slowing. I am proud to be taking up the position of CFO, helping to shape the next phase of our financial strategy, at such a pivotal moment for the business. With clear direction from a strong leadership team, Booming Games is well placed to build on its strong financial foundations and seize the opportunity to further cement its reputation for market-leading innovation.â
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Flashscore
State of Mobile 2026: Flashscore Claims âDouble Crownâ as Worldâs #1 Sports App Globally and Dominates Key Markets in Brazil, France, and Italy
In a year defined by unprecedented digital sports consumption, Flashscore has cemented its status as the undisputed âsecond screenâ for sports fans worldwide.
The prestigious State of Mobile 2026 report by market intelligence firm Sensor Tower has ranked Flashscore as the #1 Sports App globally for both Monthly Active Users (MAU) and MAU Growth, as well as #5 in sports app downloads.
The report validates that 2025 was a year of exceptional success for Flashscore. The platform shattered its own records, surpassing 125 million monthly active users globally in October â breaking the previous high (116 million MAU) set during the 2022 World Cup.
Regional Powerhouses: The âBig Threeâ Performance
While the global metrics are headline news, the Sensor Tower report reveals Flashscoreâs overwhelming leadership in the worldâs most passionate sporting nations:
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Brazil: Flashscore has achieved absolute dominance in Latin Americaâs biggest market, ranking #1 in MAU and #1 in MAU Growth, while also securing the #2 spot in Downloads.
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France: The platform achieved a clean sweep in engagement metrics, ranking #1 in MAU and #1 in MAU Growth, proving its essential status in the French market.
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Italy: Operating under the historic brand Diretta, the app is the fastest-growing sports platform in the country, ranked #1 for MAU Growth, and holds a strong podium position at #3 for Total MAU.
Martin Matejka, Marketing Director of Flashscore, said: âThe State of Mobile 2026 report confirms what we see in our raw data: sports fans are increasingly demanding speed and depth over simple content. âThis dual achievement highlights a rare dominance in the mobile ecosystem: Flashscore is not only maintaining the largest global audience but is also acquiring new users faster than any competitor in the sector. âFor the betting and sports marketing industries, these numbers represent a massive, highly engaged audience that relies on Flashscore for instant data, making it a critical touchpoint for real-time sports consumption.â
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