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YGAM Partners with TalkGEN, Red Card to Focus on Ethnic Minority Groups

YGAM has partnered with TalkGEN CIC and Red Card Gambling Support Project CIC and launched a pioneering new education programme in Greater London and the Home Counties to raise awareness and address the issue of gambling harm disproportionately affecting young people from ethnic minority populations.
The “Preventing Gambling Harms in Diverse Communities” programme will deliver free specialist workshops to young people from ethnic minority populations aged 14–24, as well as free training to community and faith leaders. The programme content centres on an understanding of socio-cultural and religious contexts on shame and stigma relating to gambling harms.
“In general, young people today are increasingly growing up with finger-tip access and exposure to gambling products and advertisements online. Despite this, the vast majority are not aware of the sudden or insidious but potentially devastating effects of gambling harm. It’s just not talked about enough, especially in schools or GP surgeries, where it is desperately needed. The situation we have now is one where young people are vulnerable to harms from their gambling or a family member’s gambling, but sadly feel unable to access help and support,” Kishan Patel, 5th Year Medical Student at Imperial College and CEO at TalkGEN CIC, said.
“We are pleased to be working with YGAM and TalkGEN on this project, as I believe we share the same goals and vision. This initiative is very much needed as gambling addiction within these hard-to-reach communities is something that is still a taboo subject so it is important we break down that barrier of stigma. I hope to use my professional football career and my story to engage our young target audience on this topic. Coming from a Caribbean background myself, I hope many young people from the community will hear my voice as one they can listen and relate to,” Tony Kelly, former professional footballer and current CEO of Red Card Gambling Support Project CIC, said.
“We’re proud to be part of this purposeful collaboration with lived experience and diversity at its heart. The project builds on the recommendations from the Clearview Research; ‘Gambling: The young BAME perspective’, commissioned by GambleAware in 2019. YGAM will take the lead on the training of community and faith leaders who once trained will deliver the programme to young people. Over the two-year pilot, YGAM will aim to train 323 practitioners, who will in turn reach 18,050 young people in their care. With the talent, specialist insight and commitment from all partner organisations, I am confident that collectively we’ll deliver some helpful perspectives on how to engage with minority communities, contributing to the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms,” Lee Willows, CEO of YGAM, said.
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Movers and Shakers: Slots Temple – The Company Advocating for RTP Transparency

While the online gambling landscape continues to strive for greater player protection and transparency, one area that deserves more attention is the transparency of return-to-player (RTP) rates. At Slots Temple, we are committed to enhancing player trust and providing a fair gaming environment, and we see RTP transparency as a crucial part of that commitment.
By focusing on treating players fairly and offering them the best possible experience, we can foster lasting loyalty that goes beyond fleeting bonuses. This guides our approach to RTP, and we’re actively working to ensure our actions match this, as we have demonstrated with our commitment to always offering the highest available RTP version of a game.
Slot Players, First and Foremost
For some, the idea of consistently offering the highest RTPs is not a top priority. For us at Slots Temple, it’s a fundamental principle. As a licensed online casino, we understand that providing value and the best experience to our players is the most sustainable path forward. Prior to becoming a licensed online casino, we operated exclusively as an affiliate website, a role that honed our understanding of what players value from their online casino experience.
Our experiences have taught us that you don’t need to overcomplicate anything; all that most players want is clear information about the games they choose, and an honest and transparent casino they can depend on.
Many online casinos choose to offer a low RTP version of their games. This means that the 96.5% RTP version of Gates of Olympus you love at one casino might not be available at another, and you could end up playing the 94.5% version without realising.
A Simple Mission
Our aim is simple: we want players to be fully aware of the odds they are facing and be empowered to choose games that align with their expectations. So, what are we doing about it?
Firstly, we have made a public commitment to always offering our players the highest RTP version of every game available. This isn’t just a promise; it’s a core operational principle. We also benefit from an engaged community of online players who are quick to provide feedback, helping us maintain this commitment. We actively welcome and value this level of player engagement as a crucial part of our process.
On a broader level, we are actively raising awareness about the importance of RTP transparency within the industry. This includes engaging with industry press and educating players on the issue, championing a more transparent future for online slots.
A Promising Future
As operators, we often emphasise the importance of providing players with the best possible experience, but this area is one that many overlook. While offering lower RTP games might increase profits in the short term, it is a sure-fire way not to keep players around when they realise there are better odds elsewhere.
Our not-so-distant relative, the sports betting industry, sees operators proudly advertising that they offer low odds to punters. They understand that customers want value, and by providing it to them, they will return. This goes both ways, too, with sports bettors often quick to criticise bookmakers who offer poor odds.
We hope to see a future in the online casino world where this applies as well. We will continue to promote our high RTP offerings and fulfil our commitment to our players, and we would love to see other operators do the same.
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In-demand provider to take the hotly anticipated show by storm with its battle-tested iGaming ecosystem

VeliTech is proud to announce its return to the SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, taking place from 16-18 September at Feira Internacional de Lisboa.
Building on last year’s momentum and following a year of significant growth and product milestones, the company is ready to demonstrate its battle-tested iGaming ecosystem for emerging markets.
Taking centre stage is VeliGames, an aggregation powerhouse by VeliTech, now supported by a newly launched dedicated website. Far more than a content library, VeliGames brings together scale, flexibility and engagement tools in one platform. The team is ready to demonstrate its full potential at stand A550, showing how it drives success for iGaming brands worldwide.
Giorgi Aleksidze, CEO at VeliTech, said: “Returning to SBC Lisbon for the second year running, we’re showcasing the depth of our battle-tested iGaming ecosystem in action. VeliGames is more than a content pipeline — it’s a complete growth engine for operators. And when combined with our other products, operators get everything they need to build, launch and scale a successful iGaming business.”
This year’s comeback to SBC Lisbon is marked by extra recognition, as the company is shortlisted in two SBC Awards 2025 categories: Multi-channel Supplier and Aggregator of the Year.
As part of the official agenda, Irakli Kakhidze, Director of Turnkey at VeliTech, will join the panel discussion “A Continent on the Move: Sportsbook Technology in Africa” on 16 September (13:40–14:20, Stage 2: Emerging Markets, Africa).
The session will explore opportunities, infrastructure challenges and the innovation shaping Africa’s sportsbook sector, drawing on the VeliTech experience supporting operators as they expand into new markets.
“Sports betting in Africa follows its own path, driven by cultural fit and player behaviour. Success here requires agility and deep local understanding, not one-size-fits-all solutions,” added Irakli Kakhidze, Director of Turnkey at VeliTech.
For more information, please visit the SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 Event Page or contact the team at [email protected].
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Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Acquisition of a Majority of Casino Salem Project in New Hampshire

Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company has completed its previously announced purchase of a majority of the outstanding interests of a Salem, New Hampshire joint venture (“Casino Salem”) with the right to develop a charitable gaming, entertainment and dining venue.
The initial phase of Casino Salem opened on July 9th. CDI will finalize plans and commence construction of the future phases of the project, including a rebranding of the venue, an expansion of the gaming floor, and several food and beverage concepts.
The acquisition was funded with the Company’s existing credit facility. Closing of the transaction was subject to usual and customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
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