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REVEALED: These are the Online Games that Cause the Most Arguments đźđ
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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]âŠ.forsaking all othersâŠâtil COD do us partâ
âWhatâs mine is yours and whatâs yours is mineâŠexcept the Xboxâ
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ZEAL and bet-at-home launch joint gaming initiative
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- bet-at-home integrates ZEAL Instant Games titles into its German website
- First selection of ZEAL slots now available
- Partnership boosts reach, portfolio strength, and growth for both companies
ZEAL Instant Games, a brand of the ZEAL Group and a provider of online games, announces a new strategic partnership with online gaming operator bet-at-home. As part of the collaboration, bet-at-home seamlessly integrates the growing portfolio of ZEAL slots into its website. The first titles are already available to customers on bet-at-home.de.
Stronger together: Premium content meets established brand presence
Both partners stand to benefit from the collaboration: While bet-at-home expands its portfolio offering with ZEAL titles â enhancing its appeal and reach within the online games segment â ZEAL Instant Games gains another prominent partner whose market presence accelerates the brandâs dynamic growth and enables access to a broader user base.
In addition to best-selling ZEAL titles such as âThe Bookmakerâ, âCrime Sceneâ, âVegas Blazeâ, and other premium slots, the portfolio will continue to grow steadily in the coming months.
Shared perspectives
âOur mission is to make innovative, high-quality games accessible to the widest possible audience,â says Alex Green, Vice President Games at ZEAL. âWith bet-at-home, we are gaining a partner that has held a strong position in the market for many years. This collaboration opens up new opportunities for expanding our reach and underscores the enormous potential of our growing games portfolio.â
From bet-at-homeâs side: âWe are delighted to have ZEAL Instant Games as a partner known for quality, creativity, and reliable performance,â says Claus Retschitzegger, CEO, bet-at-home. âThe new ZEAL titles are a great addition to our offering and provide our customers with exciting and varied gaming experiences. This partnership is an important element of our growth strategy.â
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ELA Games
Glory & Honour Await the Strongest Gladiators in ELA Gamesâ Newest Game, Roman Fortune
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All reels lead to Rome in ELA Gamesâ newest atmospheric and bold slot.
ELA Games creates an immersive adventure in its latest title, Roman Fortune. Players battle for glory and honour in the heart of ancient Rome, where every spin carries the might of an empire.
Roman Fortune takes place in a roaring Colosseum under Caesarâs watchful eye, where fortunes wait for the victors. Designed with ELA Gamesâ signature visual richness and refined gameplay, this new title balances entertaining gaming experiences with operator-focused value, building on previous successes, such as Piñatas Festival.
Caesarâs Riches: Features that Favour the Brave
Roman Fortune offers several features that build excitement and depth for the player, ensuring action on every spin.
- Scatter Symbols: Collect Scatters to earn Free Spins â the more you collect, the greater the prize.
- Caesar Wilds: At any moment, a Caesar Wild may appear to spread wealth across the reels or even trigger the Hold & Win Bonus.
- Hold & Win Bonus: In this feature, players encounter Red, Blue, and Green Coins, each with their own imperial strengths. Red Coins multiply prizes, Blue Coins unlock Jackpots, and Green Coins collect all visible values for greater wins.
Gladiators can activate all of these features at once, where glory and honour will rain down on the victor.
An Experience Built for Impact
Just like the actual intense clashes that occurred in the Colosseum in ancient Rome, Roman Fortune is crafted for players who enjoy an atmospheric experience with excitement, tension, and memorable moments.
The gameâs 95.99% RTP and high volatility ensure that even the base game has plenty of action. Roman Fortune embodies ELA Gamesâ game creation philosophy, where creativity and strategic development work together to deliver a product that delivers sustained engagement and strong performance for its partners
Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, commented on the release, âRoman Fortune is a visually forward title that captivates playersâ imaginations with thrilling battles in an ancient arena. Every detail exists to create a world players can step into and instantly feel connected to. The gameâs bold theme, supported by strategic mechanics and layers of atmosphere, shows what our team does best: creating experiences players enjoy while providing value for our partners.â
Enter the Arena For Eternal Glory
Step into the Colosseum and fight for your place in history.
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Dinos Doxiadis Head of Sportsbook Business at GR8 Tech
GR8 Tech Expands Virtual Sports Portfolio with New Basketball Offering, Deepens Localization Strategy
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GR8 Tech has expanded the virtual sports lineup within its ULTIM8 Sportsbook with a new range of virtual basketball, continuing a year of investment in the category that has already seen the addition of virtual horse racing and virtual cricket rouletteâa unique format blending casino mechanics with the sport of cricket.
The expansion builds on GR8 Techâs established strength in cricket, where the company developed one of the industryâs most comprehensive betting lines. Virtual cricket was designed to fill gaps between real-world tournaments, giving operators a way to maintain player engagement year-roundâa model now being applied to basketball for markets where the sport dominates.
This content independence stems directly from GR8 Techâs in-house trading capabilities.
âOne of the things that GR8 Tech stands out for is the quality of the trading and the fact that we perform extremely well in very difficult environments, like Asia,â said Dinos Doxiadis, Head of Sportsbook Business at GR8 Tech. âEven our clientsâ players in these challenging markets donât behave like typical players in âeasierâ regions such as Latin America, we still manage to achieve some of the highest margins there.â
That trading foundation enables GR8 Tech to build and localize content for specific markets rather than relying solely on third-party providers.
âWe already have a very strong sportsbook, and now weâre scaling our processes and output capabilities to take it even further,â Doxiadis explains. âWeâre improving the product and creating the conditions to localize very quickly and offer a truly localized experience across the world.â
GR8 Tech is also investing in infrastructure to give operators greater control over how they deploy this content.
âThe goal is to put even more power into the hands of our operators so they can tailor the product exactly as they want. As we move forward with new data and content agreements, theyâll gain an even greater ability to adapt the sportsbook to their specific needsâon top of what they can already do today.â
Personalization is central to that roadmap. âWe have delivered quite a few recommendation models, and right now we can serve custom content on a user level, and we will continue working in this direction,â said Doxiadis. âWe have a very good infrastructure and baseline to invest in.â
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