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Ten Years of New Horizons: Looking Back at a Decade of Learning to Inform the Future of Player Health

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4 years ago

March 4, 2022

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BCLC has hosted the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling conference for the past decade. As I look back on what we’ve accomplished, I see an industry dedicated to improving our understanding of how to achieve better player health outcomes, through the games, programs and support tools and services we deliver.

Since 2013, BCLC has proudly hosted this annual event, giving researchers, industry representatives, policy-makers and treatment and prevention professionals an opportunity to drive critical conversations that have advanced knowledge about player health.

Over the past decade, thousands of attendees and speakers have spearheaded conversations and shared research crucial to moving and improving player-health outcomes now and into the future; sessions about player perceptions, products and environment, recognizing and responding to harm, social program design and delivery, the role of stigma in addressing addictions, safeguards and prevention, organizational culture, social purpose and so many more.

This year we’re expanding our understanding of how to support players with positive decision making by leveraging learnings from Stanford University neuroscientist, Netflix presenter and New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker David Eagleman.

I’m so excited to hear from David and all of our incredible speakers, but before this year’s New Horizons gets underway, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of the most memorable quotes from the past 10 years.

Lt. Gen. (ret) The Honorable Roméo Dallaire, 2019 keynote speaker: “Status quo is regression and inaction is a form of action. We need to look to the future, otherwise we are falling behind. There is no dishonour in being injured psychologically. The dishonour is stigmatizing it.”

John Kelly, 2018 session speaker: “It’s very important to have the industry engaged at all times. As an example, cars today are safer because the industry fixed them – it’s important that the industry be always engaged in seeking solutions. The ultimate panacea would be if responsible gambling became a competitive advantage.”

Dr. Robert Ladouceur, 2013 session speaker: “There is a lot of work being done on the speed of machine, type of games, the environment – I see that as external control and it has a lot of positive impact. But at the same time, we want to promote individual decision where those external controls will bring more personal, individual control where informed choice will be more accurate, we’ll have more means to make good choices.”

As we head into this year’s conference on March 9 and 10, we’ve posted the presentations and discussions from our first nine online – where you can get to know where it all began and prepare for an exciting two-days of workshops, presentations, in-depth discussions and virtual poster session. I hope you’ll join us.

Gamblers Connect

NuxGame & Gamblers Connect Enter a New Partnership

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17 hours ago

December 8, 2025

George Miller

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Gamblers Connect is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NuxGame, a premier B2B software provider specialising in API-first, modular iGaming solutions.

This collaboration is designed to significantly enhance NuxGame’s brand visibility and solidify its authority across the critical regulated and emerging markets our operator network serves. NuxGame, which has been successfully developing and expanding operator projects since 2018, offers comprehensive Turnkey Casino and Sportsbook Platforms.

The company’s technical strength is unmatched, featuring a massive aggregated content library of over 16,500 games from more than 130 studios, alongside advanced, market-specific tools like its Telegram Casino Software and specialised Sweepstakes Casino Platform.

Gamblers Connect will showcase how NuxGame’s modular, API-first architecture allows clients to quickly launch a fully branded platform, easily scale into complex verticals like crypto, and benefit from full compliance support, including their Romanian Class II B2B Licence and GLI-19 Certification.

By offering transparency around risk management and a comprehensive support system, Gamblers Connect will de-risk the initial onboarding process for operators.

This strategic alliance underscores NuxGame’s commitment to delivering technical excellence and our dedication to providing our audience with trusted, high-value industry partners.

Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said: “Our partnership will leverage Gamblers Connect’s high-authority platform to connect NuxGame directly with decision-makers seeking fast, scalable, and compliant software solutions. Our cooperation will focus on delivering expert content and deep technical insights into the platform’s core advantages.”

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Best Solutions for iGaming Industry in Romania 2025

Soft2Bet Nominated for Best Solutions for iGaming Industry in Romania 2025

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18 hours ago

December 8, 2025

George Miller

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Soft2Bet, a leading provider of iGaming turnkey solutions, has been nominated for Best Solutions for iGaming Industry in Romania 2025 by Romania Gaming Celebration 11 – Casino Inside Gala Awards. The nomination highlights Soft2Bet’s continued investment in the country and its ability to deliver highly localised and high-performing solutions for local operators and players, powered by its proprietary gamification engine, MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application).

This nomination is the latest in a series of achievements in the Romanian market, highlighting Soft2Bet’s data-driven iGaming solutions for player retention. Previously, the company was honoured as the Best iGaming Solutions Provider in Romania at the 12th Reunion of Gambling Professionals. Furthermore, its local brand, Don.ro, secured the title of Best New Launch of 2024 at the same event, and in the process showcased how its approach to creating compelling brands specifically tailored for Romanian players is highly successful.

Don.ro has rapidly established itself as one of Romania’s most recognisable online entertainment platforms. Its success is built on a highly intuitive user experience (UX), a comprehensive range of casino and sportsbook options, and strategic, locally focused marketing campaigns. In addition, Don.ro has strengthened its brand appeal and established strong trust with Romanian players thanks to its partnership with the CFR Cluj 1907 football club, in the process contributing to local sports.

Don.ro uses Soft2Bet’s advanced MEGA technology to boost player engagement with missions, challenges and personalised rewards. This proprietary technology also ensures responsible gaming. MEGA allows operators to customise player experiences, rewards and activation triggers to fit local market needs. These features increase engagement, retention and long-term value for both casino and sports betting platforms.

Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, stated: “Being nominated in the Best Solutions for iGaming Industry in Romania 2025 category is a clear recognition of all the work our teams have accomplished with Don.ro and confirmation of the success in Romania. Our focus is on building locally relevant experiences, powered by MEGA and supported by strong compliance and design standards. We are proud of what we are achieving in Romania and remain committed to bringing quality iCasino engagement tactics and long-term strategies to our players.”

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HIGHLIGHT GAMES LIVE IN ROMANIA WITH FORTUNA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

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18 hours ago

December 8, 2025

George Miller

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London-based video virtuals and instant win games specialist Highlight Games Limited today announces that its flagship soccer products are now live online in Romania with the Fortuna Entertainment Group.

Highlight’s premium SOCCERBET games which feature genuine archive footage from some of the biggest leagues and teams in football are now available to Fortuna’s online customers in Romania via its Casa Pariurilor and Fortuna Romania brands. Available iterations of the product include Italian Football featuring Serie A, Spanish Football featuring LaLiga and English Football featuring English Premier League teams.

Steven Holmes, CEO, Highlight Games said: ‘I’m delighted to see our SOCCERBET portfolio go live with FEG in Romania. This launch represents another significant milestone in our expansion across regulated European markets, and we look forward to building on our partnership with Fortuna and bringing even more compelling content to its customers in the months ahead.’

Erik Klems, Group RNG Product Manager, Fortuna Entertainment Group added: ‘We are excited to introduce Highlight Games’ SOCCERBET products to our Romanian customers. The combination of authentic archive football footage and innovative gameplay brings something genuinely fresh to the market and perfectly complements our existing portfolio. At FEG, we are committed to offering players the best and most engaging experiences available, and this partnership with Highlight Games supports that mission. We anticipate a strong reaction from players and see great potential for continued collaboration.’

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