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GamCare Warns Public to be Aware of Gambling Risks This Christmas
GamCare has launched a seasonal campaign urging the public to be aware of “signs that someone may be struggling with problem gambling over the Christmas period”.
During the festive period, GamCare aims to remind audiences of its helpline services offering treatment support for vulnerable people who may be at risk of gambling harm.
Christmas 2019 saw GamCare’s Helpline record an 18% increase in referrals into treatment prior to the first COVID-19 national lockdown – with staff also reporting an increase in safeguarding issues around the festive period.
GamCare advisers warn that during Christmas, the vulnerable will feel financial and social anxieties that will compound their mental health difficulties leading to harm.
Furthermore, an early December payday can add extra temptation to gamble with other triggers including the influence of alcohol, changes in routine and an increase in sporting events to bet on.
“With more financial and family pressures, we know that the festive holidays can be a tough time for people trying to control their gambling,” said Fiona Macleod, Director of Clinical and Communities.
“During December, along with an early wage, there are more sporting events in close succession, heavy advertising from gambling companies, coupled with many people having free, unstructured time away from work.”
The festive campaign is launched following new research by GamCare that in the lead up to Christmas over six million Brits know someone with a gambling issue.
Of utmost concern, one in five Brits (20%) have used either their Christmas pay or bonus on placing a bet, with 8% saying they do it regularly. A quarter of Brits (25%) have regretted placing a bet before.
GamCare reminds audiences that its help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the National Gambling Helpline over the festive period.
Common signs of troubled behaviour include being withdrawn, sleeping disorders, mood swings and lying about their financial circumstances.
“We are always here to listen and support you when you might feel you have no other options. A message of hope – that is essentially what we’re giving people. Our phone line is open 24/7 over the Christmas period,” Macleod concluded.
“In lockdowns, we have seen an increase in people opting for our live chat option. We want to remind people that this is still available if privacy is a concern.”
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Games Global and Fortune Factory Studios wrap up 2025 with supercharged sequel Gold Blitz Express™
Games Global and its exclusive studio partner, Fortune Factory Studios, have launched a high-voltage finale to 2025 with Gold Blitz Express
, the latest iteration of its dynamic franchise.
Building on the proven popular foundations of its predecessors, Gold Blitz Express
retains the titular cash collect mechanic and bonus choice, but amps up the sequel with a brand-new Blitz Express feature and deeper bonus progression.
The Blitz Express mechanic is activated when a train symbol lands on reel six on any spin. A train steams across the reels pulling up to 20 carts, with each awarding a cash prize or one of four fixed jackpots, the total value of which is collected and awarded.
The studio has also elevated Gold Blitz
spins with the introduction of an Accumulation Trail, which collects each Blitz symbol that hits. Every third collected awards additional spins and an increasing multiplier, with up to 14 spins and a 5x maximum multiplier, surging win potential.
Supplementing the action further is the integration of Games Global’s Rising Rewards
jackpot, where every coin boosts the prize pot up to 200x, which can be randomly paid out.
The Gold Blitz
series continues to define industry trends from a player control perspective. In addition to the bonus choice and bonus buy options, a Win Booster
doubles the likelihood of activating features, while Bonus Recharge
offers an opportunity to purchase an extra spin following feature completion.
Gold Blitz Express
represents the latest evolution of one of the industry’s most diverse, battle-tested game franchises, spotlighting Fortune Factory Studios’ continued commitment to creating products that perform.
Alexander Monsma, Team Manager, Game Sales at Games Global, said: “2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that we have unveiled a Gold Blitz
game toward the end of December – it is the perfect way to ring in the new year.
“Gold Blitz Express
is the most feature-rich upgrade to date, electrifying the environment with even more variety and potential.”
David Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy & Partner Management at Games Global, added: “The Gold Blitz
brand remains one of the strongest franchises in our portfolio, and Gold Blitz Express
builds on that success by extending the series with genuine depth. The introduction of new elements, such as the Blitz Express feature, feels like a natural evolution of the brand.
“It’s a fitting way to close out 2025, with the continued performance of the series reflecting Fortune Factory’s ability to create games with lasting appeal and sustained engagement. We can’t wait to showcase our upcoming lineup within this franchise and more as we enter 2026.”
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QuinnBet Expands Racing Offering to include Derivative Racing Markets
QuinnBet, a leading sportsbook and casino operator, has expanded its racing product through Pragmatic Play Sports to include new derivative racing markets, giving customers greater choice, flexibility, and engagement across a wide range of global racing events.
The new expansion, powered by Racing and Sports (RAS), introduces additional betting opportunities such as Betting Without the Favourite and Second Favourite, head-to-head and Money Back markets. These derivative markets form part of the broader Pragmatic Play Racing product, which delivers a premium, data-driven experience built on official pre-race and race-day data.
Through Pragmatic Play’s racing solution, powered by Racing and Sports, QuinnBet customers enjoy comprehensive global coverage across 20+ racing jurisdictions; live greyhound racing featuring over 100,000 live events from 80+ tracks; official pre-race and race-day data for accuracy and transparency; and a complete suite of live video streaming and enriched racing content including racecards, previews, and editorial insights.
Stephen Kelly, MD, QuinnBet, said: “Horse racing sits at the heart of QuinnBet, and we are always looking for ways to elevate our customers’ experience. Derivative markets bring a new level of strategy and excitement to horse racing betting, and we’re proud to deliver this enhancement in partnership with Pragmatic Play Sports and Racing and Sports. It reinforces our commitment to real horse racing fans and the continued evolution of our product.”
Gareth Crook, SVP of Sports at Pragmatic Play, said: “We were immensely proud to partner with QuinnBet earlier this year following their successful migration to our platform, and we are confident that this latest expansion of their racing product will help the QuinnBet team realise their ambitious growth plans now and into the future. QuinnBet users continue to enjoy a market-leading racing experience powered by official data through our partnership with Racing and Sports.”
Stephen Crispe, CEO, Racing and Sports, said: “We’re excited to see QuinnBet go live with Derivative Markets, powered by Racing and Sports, following a successful sportsbook platform integration with Pragmatic Play earlier this year. This marks another key step in our ongoing collaboration with Pragmatic Play to deliver market-leading racing content to sportsbook operators. QuinnBet is a perfect example of an operator providing an immersive, data-driven betting experience built on precision and innovation.”
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