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New Study Shows Most People in UK Consider Gambling as a Social Activity
According to new national research from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain, there is an increase in number of people in the UK who believe they should be free to choose how to spend their own leisure time and money.
More than nine in ten British adults (94%) who bet at least once a month believe they should be free to decide for themselves how to spend their spare time and money. This is an increase from 79% in December 2020 before the latest lockdown began in January 2021.
The survey of 2000 Britons – which comes as changes to betting laws are considered by the government through the Gambling Act review – reinforces that betting is a social activity that the vast majority of people enjoy safely and responsibly.
Among its key findings, the study reveals that:
- More than of half respondents (55%) regard betting and gaming as social activities which they enjoy with friends, and 25% say they have made good friends through betting and gaming.
- 78% of respondents place a bet at least once a week and typically spend around roughly half what they might spend each week in bars, pubs and restaurants.
- Over 90% of people who enjoy betting see themselves as sports fans and 83% like to bet on the outcomes.
- Around half of those who enjoy betting are in favour of the industry supporting grass roots and lower league clubs.
- Close to two-thirds (58%) of those who enjoy betting see themselves as savers and 84% have savings accounts. Only around four in ten (38%) say they actively enjoy spending money.
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Bucharest
Eeze opens 1,200 sqm Bucharest hub for technical teams
The new AFI Park Floreasca office opened on 29 June as Eeze grows its Romanian headcount past 60.
Eeze has opened a new Bucharest office at AFI Park Floreasca, with the 1,200 sqm hub officially launched on 29 June following completion of the relocation project.
The Bucharest site will house Eeze’s technical teams and support its growth plans across Europe. The company said the office is one of its three major international hubs, alongside its headquarters in Malta and its UK operations in London.
Eeze said it employs more than 900 people across Europe. Its Romanian team stands at over 60 employees and is continuing to grow, with active recruitment across engineering and corporate roles.
Lai Fatt Chiang, Chief Executive Officer at Eeze, said: “The opening of our Bucharest office is an important milestone for Eeze and reflects our long-term commitment to Romania. What began as a strategic expansion project has now become a thriving operational hub that plays a huge role in our global business.
“We have been extremely impressed by the quality of talent available in Bucharest and look forward to continuing our growth here.”
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Aristocrat
SkillOnNet rolls out Aristocrat Interactive casino content in the UK
SkillOnNet has gone live with Aristocrat Interactive’s online casino content across the UK and select international markets, the company said.
The rollout adds Aristocrat Interactive titles to several SkillOnNet-operated casino brands, including PlayOJO, Slingo, SpinGenie, MegawaysCasino and GentingCasino. SkillOnNet said additional markets will be added.
The initial UK launch includes the Double Bubble
series.
Jani Kontturi, Head of Games at SkillOnNet said: “We are delighted to launch Aristocrat Interactive content across our UK and select international markets. Aristocrat Interactive has built a strong reputation for developing engaging content that resonates with players globally, and we are thrilled to bring the immensely popular Double Bubble
games to our UK audiences.”
Lauren Caruana, VP Commercial UK & EMEA at Aristocrat Interactive said: “SkillOnNet’s extensive reach and strong brand portfolio make them an ideal partner for us as we continue to expand the distribution of Aristocrat Interactive content globally. We are excited to see our content go live with SkillOnNet, as it contributes to our goal of giving players the best gaming experiences possible.”
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iGaming
ThrillTech partners with SportingTech to integrate side-bet jackpots
ThrillTech and SportingTech have signed a global partnership to integrate ThrillTech’s jackpot products into the SportingTech iGaming platform, the companies said on July 7, 2026. The integration is positioned for online casino and sports betting brands using SportingTech, with a stated focus on Latin America and Africa.
Under the agreement, SportingTech operator partners will get access to ThrillTech’s flagship product, ThrillPots. The companies describe ThrillPots as a player-funded side bet that layers over existing casino and sportsbook content via a secondary, opt-in transaction.
ThrillTech said the approach is designed to avoid changing the underlying game mathematics and to limit disruption to core gameplay. SportingTech framed the deal as part of its broader strategy to expand its technology ecosystem through specialist integrations aimed at helping operators launch and differentiate faster.
Peter Mareš, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at ThrillTech, said: “Our partnership with SportingTech marks another significant milestone in our mission to make world-class jackpot technology accessible to operators worldwide. SportingTech’s robust platform and extensive footprint, particularly in dynamic regions like LatAm and Africa, make them an ideal partner and further accelerates our international rollout. Distributing multi-strategy payouts at scale requires absolute precision, and our technology is built to handle that complexity effortlessly. We are excited to see SportingTech’s operators leverage our player-funded jackpots to unlock new revenue streams and amplify their players’ experience.”
Nana Totoe, Chief Operating Officer at SportingTech, added: “At SportingTech, our focus is on giving operators the technology and partner ecosystem they need to build, expand and grow their businesses. Integrating ThrillTech’s innovative jackpot solution adds another powerful engagement capability to our platform, helping operators create more differentiated player experiences while unlocking new commercial opportunities. It’s another example of how we continue to strengthen our offering with best-in-class technology partners.”
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