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GamCare Urges Greater Safer Gambling Support for University Students
Responsible gambling charity GamCare has issued a call for more support to be given to university students to help educate them about the risks associated with gambling.
The charity cited a study by the British Gambling Commission that found young people are the most susceptible to experiencing gambling harm “after achieving independence from parents,” while almost one-quarter of student gamblers are at some degree of risk from gambling.
GamCare’s own efforts to raise awareness of gambling harm among students include BigDeal, a website that offers support and information about gambling for young people.
In addition, GamCare and BigDeal will this autumn launch and work with a Young Adult Advisory Board to raise awareness of gambling-related harm among 18-25-year-olds and inform them of the support available to them
“During this time of transition many young people are entering environments where gambling can be the norm – but there’s a lack of knowledge on how to recognise gambling harm or know where to turn to for support,” Alexa Roseblade, senior programme manager at GamCare, said.
“There are many key drivers that contribute to this issue amongst students – having more time, personal independence and financial freedom with easy access to overdrafts and loans can encourage increased gambling behaviours,” Alexa Roseblade added.
Matt Burgiss, GamCare’s education and training lead for the South East and East of England, experienced gambling harm at university and now works with young people to help them avoid similar issues.
“I really feel it’s so important to focus on educating young people about the risks of gambling, and how quickly it can stop being fun if you’re not careful,” Burgiss said.
“Together with parents and professionals working with young people, we can give them the facts they need to make the best decisions for themselves, and we can work on changing opinions about gambling for the better.
“I also think it’s so important to share what I’ve been through – if one person hears my story and it resonates so they can make a positive change, it’s worth it. We can break down the stigma surrounding gambling problems.”
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Carl Gatt Baldacchino Head of Account Management SlotMatrix
High-Voltage Reels: SlotMatrix Debuts Salty Sam’s Rage Bait
SlotMatrix, the premier casino content aggregator globally, is enhancing its unique portfolio by introducing Salty Sam’s Rage Bait, an energetic fishing experience that merges character-focused gameplay with dynamic Spin & Win features.
Situated in the chaotic waters overseen by fisherman Salty Sam, the game invites players to throw their lines over colorful reels filled with Wilds and Bonus icons. Each Wild that appears intensifies Sam’s fury, bringing him nearer to exploding with rage, activating the Spin & Win feature.
The core game offers thrilling speed, while hitting three, four, or five Bonus symbols triggers the Free Spins Bonus, granting eight, ten, or twelve complimentary spins. In this mode, extra Wilds fill the reels, enhancing the likelihood of triggering the Spin & Win feature and forming powerful combinations.
The Spin & Win function includes fish multipliers and bait symbols that work together to enhance nearby values via dynamic chain reactions. Multipliers can increase significantly, resetting spins and revealing substantial possibilities as the grid becomes populated with enhanced symbols.
Available solely via SlotMatrix, Salty Sam’s Rage Bait features EveryMatrix’s unique gamification features, such as leaderboards and free spins, and can be effortlessly incorporated with EngageSuite, the comprehensive player loyalty system.
Carl Gatt Baldacchino, Head of Account Management, SlotMatrix, said: “Salty Sam’s Rage Bait is a highly entertaining title and a strong addition for operators looking to keep engagement high. I’m confident it will be especially popular with players who are fans of fast paced, all action content.”
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James Jelliffe Head of Slots at Stakelogic
Stakelogic reinvents vintage slot thrills with Mega Fortune’s Hold ’n’ Win twist
From fruit to wealth, traditional slot icons reappear alongside Coin collections and bonus elements.
Stakelogic has broadened its slot collection with the launch of Mega Fortune, a Hold ’n’ Win game that embraces traditional slot design while incorporating bonus features to maintain the momentum from one spin to the next.
Set on a traditional 5×4 grid featuring 20 paylines, Mega Fortune combines fruit, BARs, and sevens symbols with Gold and Silver Coins that are central to the game’s winning possibilities. The game has an RTP of as high as 96.03% and a top multiplier of x1,000.
Coin symbols enhance the primary experience, showcasing fixed values of up to 25 times the total wager and replacing each other to assist in forming winning combinations. The Hold ’n’ Win Bonus activates when five or more Coins appear anywhere on the reels during a single spin. In the feature, Coin symbols become固定不变, enabling wins to accumulate as more Coin values are gathered and summed to the total.
Aside from the bonus round, the game features the Sevens Sweep mechanic, in which a Red 7 Chest symbol can gather visible Coin values from the reels, generating chances for quicker win accumulation and maintaining excitement even when not in the Hold ’n’ Win feature.
For those wanting to speed up the gameplay, Mega Fortune features a Buy Bonus option, granting instant access to the Hold ’n’ Win feature, along with Super Stake
, which increases the likelihood of activating Free Spins for half of the wager.
James Jelliffe, Head of Slots at Stakelogic, said: “Mega Fortune is a game that players who appreciate our classic slot catalogue will enjoy and we have enough new gameplay features involved to keep the game rewarding. The core mechanics, multipliers and collection lock in with the Hold n Win bonus and make this game a winner for both old and new players.”
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Deron Hunsberger
Konami Gaming Appoints Deron Hunsberger as Vice President, North American Game Sales
Konami Gaming Inc. has appointed Deron Hunsberger as its vice president, North American game sales, bringing a 25-year track record of customer partnership and business results. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives in land-based casino games markets across the US and Canada. Formerly appointed director of slot sales from 2000 to 2006, Deron Hunsberger returns to Konami Gaming with a significant prior term as one of the organization’s earliest employees.
“Deron Hunsberger’s demonstrated customer commitment, solutions-driven approach, and passion for continuous improvement algin with our organization’s enduring values and key objectives. Hunsberger’s prior experience with Konami further positions him for success in this role, leading an incredibly talented and dedicated team of representatives serving casinos from coast-to-coast,” said Tom Jingoli, president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming Inc.
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