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GambleAware Awards £250,000 Grant for New Research into Women’s Lived Experience of Gambling Harms

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November 15, 2021

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GambleAware has announced the outcome of its recent grant award process to build evidence of the lived experiences of women in relation to gambling and gambling harms, both as gamblers and/or as “affected others”.

The grant was awarded through a competitive process to a team led by Kelsey Beninger, Director at IFF Research in collaboration with Maria Fannin, Professor of Human Geography and Sharon Collard, Professor of Personal Finance at the University of Bristol, and Dominique Webb, Head of Programmes and Marina Smith Women’s Programme at GamCare.

The 18-month programme is taking a mixed-method, multidisciplinary and multi-sector approach and will include roundtables, depth interviews and community committees with women with lived experience of gambling harms. The specific objectives of the programme are to:

Explore the reality and lived experiences of women and their engagement with and experience of gambling, gambling harms, and gambling treatment and support services.
Establish and explore the drivers of gambling harms amongst women in Great Britain.
Explore the services, interventions, and policies needed to reduce and prevent gambling harms for women.

The research has been commissioned as part of GambleAware’s wider five-year Organisational Strategy, guided by an overarching vision of a society free from gambling harms.

Alison Clare, Research Director at GambleAware, said: “Women’s experiences of gambling harms are under-researched, often presented as homogenous and in terms of how they differ to men’s experiences. We are pleased to have awarded this grant to this strong multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team which will be drilling down into the experiences and needs of different communities of women. This is an important step towards ensuring GambleAware and others are commissioning the range of treatment and support services women want and will use.”

“GambleAware is committed to delivering a whole-system public health approach to gambling harms and understanding the wider determinants that drive these – including gender, health, race, ethnicity, and inequalities – is fundamental to achieving this.”

1spin4win

1spin4win celebrates 200 classic slots in its portfolio

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57 minutes ago

April 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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1spin4win, an established slot provider, extends its timeless offering to 200 diverse titles. The milestone highlights the studio’s commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences rooted in traditional gambling.

With the launch of Cash’n Fruits 27 on April 9, the 1spin4win portfolio has surpassed the mark of 200 classic slots. This achievement reflects the studio’s consistent release strategy. The provider launches four to five new games each month, ensuring a steady stream of fresh, diverse content for its global audiences. This includes timeless fruit titles, captivating themed adventures, no-coin formats, and vibrant seasonal releases tied to major international holidays.

With 15 years of experience in the gambling industry, the studio brings authentic casino experiences to digital platforms. At the core of 1spin4win titles are advanced mathematics, well-balanced gameplay, and fair RTPs. These features define the provider’s winning formula for driving substantial wagering volumes and consistent 40% month-to month retention.

While staying true to its classic roots, the 1spin4win portfolio offers a diverse mix of mechanics to appeal to different player preferences. Among the most popular formats, coin-based slots and jackpot-driven bonus games stand out, both of which are featured in 4 of the top 10 releases of all time.

But leading the way is the Allways mechanic, where every matching combination pays from left to right. Its presence in 7 out of 10 1spin4win’s top releases of all time highlights the strong appeal of intuitive, clear gameplay — a quality that makes the provider’s slots accessible to players of all types.

Olga Bogdanova, Art Director at 1spin4win, commented, “At 1spin4win, we’re excited to reach the milestone of 200 games — it happened so quickly we barely even noticed! This achievement is a testament to our steady growth and creative development over the years. Looking ahead, we will continue evolving within the classic niche, exploring new mechanics, engaging storylines, and memorable characters.”

About 1spin4win

1spin4win is an established game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.

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Belatra

Belatra marks 33 years with April anniversary campaign

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April 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The slots supplier says its portfolio now exceeds 150 games and highlights recent LatAm expansion from its Buenos Aires base.

Belatra is marking its 33rd birthday with an anniversary campaign running throughout April, the iGaming slots developer said.

The company said it was founded in 1993 and has since transitioned from building gaming machines for land-based casinos to producing digital content. Belatra added that its portfolio has grown to more than 150 games.

Belatra also pointed to its strategic Latin American headquarters in Buenos Aires as a key base for regional partnerships and growth.

Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, said: “We’re only just getting started, but birthdays provide the perfect chance to reflect on our successes and the path that’s brought us here. From launching our innovative ‘multi-universe’ content strategy to our rapid expansion in Latin America, the successful launch of our first Crash game, and multiple high-profile industry award wins — we are always developing, creating, and evolving. 33 years of innovation, dedication, and gaming excellence — and the best is yet to come.”

Belatra did not provide additional detail on upcoming releases or the timing of any new product announcements beyond saying updates will land during April.

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