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GambleAware Commits £4M for Britain’s First Academic Research Hub Specialising in Gambling Harms

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August 18, 2021

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GambleAware has begun an eight-month grant award process to establish the first Academic Research Hub in Great Britain specialising in gambling harms research.

The ambition is for the Academic Research Hub to have a significant impact on the whole gambling research landscape, both within Great Britain and across the globe, through the inclusion of new and diverse areas of research. The Hub will contribute to GambleAware’s overarching vision of creating a society safe from gambling harms and help deliver the charity’s strategic objective to actively build academic research capacity. To ensure longevity, it is also expected the successful institution will secure alternative funding to allow continued growth and development beyond the initial grant award.

In Great Britain at present, most gambling research is from a social science perspective and is delivered by a small number of academics. However, the new Hub seeks to broaden out the range of academic disciplines engaged with gambling harms research in Great Britain. With the application of a public health lens, the successful institution will dictate its own research focus and will support and inform the wider system of treatment providers, organisations and agencies working to prevent and reduce gambling harms.

A select number of universities have been invited to apply for the grant and were chosen based on multiple university rankings, including those rated highly for research areas relevant to gambling behaviour and harms prevention. Whilst the grant will be awarded to a single university, it is expected the successful institution will take a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach both within its own institution and externally with other academics and partners, including internationally.

GambleAware is encouraging applications from those with a strong academic track record in adjacent disciplines, including but not limited to public health, mental health, health inequalities, health economics, epidemiology, clinical health and/or psychology.

Alison Clare, Research Director (Interim) at GambleAware, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for a British university to develop and innovate in a relatively under-researched field, bringing to bear a much wider range of academic disciplines than are currently engaged in gambling harms research. With this significant investment, a British university and its partners will have the chance to create a step change in building knowledge in an area which links and overlaps with many other subjects and fields.

“It’s a different type of grant award to the smaller projects and programmes in our current research portfolio, with GambleAware taking a much more arm’s length approach in guiding the area of research focus. Our main criteria is that universities apply a multi-disciplinary, public health lens in setting out the rationale for their chosen research area. From our early discussions with selected universities, we’re expecting some very creative and innovative proposals at the initial Expression of Interest stage.”

Anastasia Rimskaya Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix

Aviatrix Introduces Second Chance, Bringing the iGaming Metaverse to Life

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12 minutes ago

March 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Aviatrix has launched its second game, fittingly named Aviatrix Second Chance, as the well-known provider starts a new chapter as the first-ever iGaming Metaverse.

Last month, Aviatrix revealed the imminent debut of the iGaming Metaverse following over three years of operation as a standalone crash game.

Second Chance expands on Aviatrix’s success by introducing a new feature that allows 50% of participants in each round to have a unique opportunity to continue flying even after their plane would typically explode.

This implies that players can achieve substantial winnings even if they overlook the initial cash-out option, which suits thrilling, high-volatility gaming perfectly.

Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “The launch of Aviatrix Second Chance is a genuinely defining moment for us. For more than three years, Aviatrix was known globally as a single, award-winning crash game. Second Chance represents the point where that success evolves into something much bigger.

“Second Chance combines classic Aviatrix mechanics with the opportunity to land big wins even if you miss the first opportunity to cash out. We know players are going to love it.”

The launch signifies Aviatrix’s growth into a multi-game ecosystem, allowing players to have a single profile, loyalty system, and progression across various titles.

Aviatrix will soon broaden its portfolio to include additional verticals, such as slot games and instant games.

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ENJOY Unveils Hotfire Diamonds XXL to Elevate an Iconic Franchise

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12 minutes ago

March 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Rapid 3×5 slot includes Boost collectors, random activations, and jackpots reaching 1000x.

ENJOY, the vibrant iGaming content creator, has broadened its Hotfire franchise with the launch of Hotfire Diamonds XXL, a dazzling new addition that enriches the legendary series with striking visuals and intensified Hold and Win mechanics.

The 3×5, 15 fixed pay line slot maintains the classic vibrant Hotfire atmosphere, swapping out traditional coins for dazzling diamonds and gems that illuminate each spin. Fluid animations, vibrant hues, and the iconic blazing background establish a dynamic ambiance that merges traditional elements with a new essence.

The game’s key feature is the Hold and Win Bonus Game, featuring Bonus, Boost, and Jackpot symbols that fuel the excitement. Boost symbols gather the worth of all apparent bonus and Jackpot values into one, immediately increasing the total payout.

In the main game, the Extra Bonus feature maintains the pace, as it can randomly activate the bonus game. Featuring four fixed Jackpots—Mini, Minor, Major, and the Grand Jackpot up to 1000x the wager—each spin holds the chance for a substantial payout.

When the bonus game starts, players receive three respins. Any new Bonus, Boost, or Jackpot symbol resets the counter, prolonging the feature.

For players seeking immediate access to essential features, Bonus Buy options provide direct entry into the bonus game with configurations that include guaranteed enhancements and various triggering symbols for a more intense beginning.

Hotfire Diamonds XXL merges stunning graphics, rapid gameplay, and tested mechanics, establishing itself as a remarkable entry in ENJOY’s expanding content collection and beloved Hotfire series.

Svitlana Lytvinenko, Product Owner at ENJOY Gaming, said: “With Hotfire Diamonds XXL, our goal was to evolve the Hotfire game family without changing its core identity.

“We introduced subtle improvements, like the Boost collector and random triggers, to create a version that feels both familiar and meaningfully enhanced, while reinforcing the pace and flow that define the Hotfire experience.”

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FEEL ENDORPHINA’S CARNIVAL PULSE AT BIS SIGMA SOUTH AMERICA 2026

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March 19, 2026

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It’ll be time to get pulses racing when attendees visit Endorphina’s stand at the upcoming BiS SiGMA South America 2026 conference.

The largest and most traditional iGaming & betting event in Latin America will be held from April 6–9, 2026 at the Transamerica Expo Center, São Paulo, Brazil.

Endorphina will be at Stand K150 and visitors can expect exciting surprises, fabulous giveaways, and nine-carat-gold networking opportunities, when they bask in the game provider’s carnival atmosphere.

STAND UP TO STAND OUT

The ‘stand out’ theme will be Endorphina Pulse, or ‘O pulso da Endorphina’ as it will be known in Brazil.

This platform will be an explosive, immersive design inspired locally by the streets of São Paulo, where gritty urban architecture meets a riot of street art.

The atmosphere of Endorphina’s stand captures the raw energy of an all-singing, all-dancing Brazilian ghetto festival, where concrete facades, and graffiti murals of Endorphina game characters come to life as epic works of art and style, all electrified by pulsating neon lights.

THE WORD ON THE STREET

The BiS SiGMA South America conference is where the Latin American gaming and betting industry meets to do business.

It’s a strategic meeting point for the continent’s iGaming industry where sports betting, lotteries, affiliates, accounts, technology, and other important areas, bring together leading executives, regulators, providers, and associates for four days of exhibitions, conferences, and top-level networking in São Paulo, Latin America’s main financial and business hub.

DANCE TO A NEW TUNE IN 2026

And during the party, attendees find out what really matters: Endorphina’s latest games, their full slot portfolio, and a team ready to samba all day with information about content, performance, partnership integration, and regulated markets.

Get ready to find a unique rhythm with slot games that will have you dancing to a whole new tune.

Don’t hesitate to put a finger on the pulse at Stand K150. Book a spot now and meet the Endorphina team there.

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