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Heading to the races? You might need your payslips
With the biggest week of UK racing taking place at Cheltenham this week, many occasional bettors are likely to be preparing to have one of their first flutters of the year.
Event organiser The Jockey Club reported a whopping 280,000 racegoers over the four-day event last year and OpenBet, the platform that took bets for leading bookies such as William Hill, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, SkyBet and Betfair, processed bets worth more than half a billion pounds.
But leading gambling licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has warned that punters might be asked for more than just money when they go to place their bets this year, thanks to the increasing trend among bookmakers to carry out affordability checks on their customers.
“Since last year’s major racing events took place, we’ve seen a rise in bookmakers undertaking affordability checks and asking players to provide documentation such as payslips and bank statements to prove they can afford to gamble,” said Felix Faulkner, solicitor at Poppleston Allen.
“A recent study of more than 1,000 bettors carried out by YouGov for sports betting community OLBG found that 22% had been asked for payslips, bank statements or similar documents by at least one bookmaker[i].
“If a betting establishment asks a customer for financial information and they are unable or unwilling to provide it, the company is well within its rights to refuse to take their bet. Bookmakers have a legal responsibility under their operating licence conditions to minimise the risk of customers experiencing gambling harm. If they have concerns a customer might be trying to bet more than they can afford, it is advisable they refuse the bet.”
Gambling companies are regulated by the Gambling Commission, which provides guidance that suggests that they should consider customers’ affordability when interacting with customers. However, the guidance does not set limits or thresholds at which gambling companies need to ask for proof customers can afford their gambling.
There have been credible rumours that the forthcoming government White Paper on gambling reform will propose mandatory limits, but the publication of this has been repeatedly delayed due to changes in government departments.
Faulkner said: “There is an element of uncertainty in the market at present. The current Gambling Commission guidance[ii] for premises-based operators, which applies to on-course bookmakers, states that Commission research found some operators had set ‘inappropriately high’ thresholds in the past.
“However, at present there are no hard and fast rules on what is an appropriate level that should prompt bookmakers to ask customers for proof their gambling is affordable to them. This has resulted in gambling companies setting their own rules on when it is appropriate to carry out financial checks on customers and this has led to some differences between bookmakers.
“It remains to be seen how the various on-course bookmakers will interpret the guidance this year. In practice it can be difficult for them to work out who can afford what if there is a race starting in one minute and there are 20 people waving money at them to put a bet on, however compliance with licence conditions is mandatory and operators should always act responsibly.”
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PlayamoPartners brings Formula 1 Precision to iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026 — Visit Booth 81-M10.
Barcelona, January 20–21, 2026 — At iGB Affiliate Barcelona, PlayamoPartners invites industry leaders to experience an affiliate program built on discipline, precision, and stability — a philosophy closer to Formula 1 than to show business. Because speed without a system is a risk, and long‑distance victories are won by control and consistency.
Meet the Program That Runs on Timing, Control, and Accountability
This year at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, PlayamoPartners will be at Booth 81-M10 with a program engineered for performance under pressure. The PlayamoPartners × TAG Heuer × Formula 1 alignment is not a “collaboration” — it’s a statement of approach: master the clock, execute with accuracy, own the result.
What to Expect at Booth 81-M10
Beyond offers and conversations, the stand is a live demonstration of service as a ritual — where premium is the standard of execution, not a marketing trick.
- Butler-Led Service: Guests are welcomed by a real butler and guided through a streamlined experience designed for clarity and confidence at every touchpoint.
- Code of Honor: An invitation-only club where recognition is earned by level. Become part of the Code by inscribing your partnership values in the Book of Honor at the stand — your commitment becomes your entry to win MacBook Air, iPhone 17 Air, and AirPods Max headphones. VIP partners reinforce their status with TAG Heuer timepieces.
- House of PlayamoPartners: The space extends this logic with a photo mirror that captures the moment of entry — not for noise, but as a mark of belonging to a system where premium is the baseline, not a marketing trick.
- Gifts as House Rules: In our House, gifts are customary. Snap your photo at the PlayamoPartners photo mirror and follow the posted instructions to enter a 3,000 USDT raffle — their way of welcoming you.
Engineered for Partners Who Choose Reliability Over Hype
At the booth, you’ll find:
- Data-driven planning with transparent pacing and measurable milestones
- Custom deal structures built for sustained, compounding ROI
- Direct manager access for integrations, optimizations, and partner onboarding
- A framework that values long-run consistency over short-term spikes
One-to-One Conversations That Move the Needle
Sit down with the team to align on:
- Conversion architecture and funnel precision
- GEO prioritization (Tier 1 mostly) and partner-specific vertical focus
- Real-time reporting cadence, compliance, and long-term workload planning
- Growth pathways inside the Code of Honor framework
How to Participate in Rewards and Raffles
- Book of Honor: Inscribe your partnership values to enter for MacBook Air, iPhone 17 Air, and AirPods Max headphones.
- Photo Mirror Raffle: Take a mirror selfie at House of PlayamoPartners and follow the on-stand posting/sharing steps to enter the 3,000 USDT draw.
- Notes: Winners will be selected on the 21st of January at 13:00 at Booth 81-M10; participation is subject to on-site rules and eligibility requirements.
Choose the System. Choose the Standard.
If your benchmark is discipline over noise, your place is on our grid.
iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026
Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Booth 81-M10
PlayamoPartners. Where time is measured, performance is earned, and premium is the baseline.
BC.GAME has launched Zero Edge, an initiative that returns 100% of the House Edge (HE) on BC Originals titles via Tacoback, paid out in BC tokens.
No complicated bonuses: turn HE into a visible return
BC.GAME says Zero Edge is designed to feel straightforward in real play. Rather than pushing players through layered tasks and bonus mechanics, the programme calculates Tacoback from a game’s actual HE and settles it in-token, so the return is easier to understand and track.
Designed for most players
According to the activity details, Zero Edge is available to BC main-site users from VIP 5, and runs on a UTC day cycle.
The initiative uses a daily-cap model. Users with 7-day turnover starting from 0 can participate, and each player has a daily eligible wagering cap. The next-day cap is updated based on the player’s current VIP level and their wagering over the previous seven days. The applicable cap and programme details (including the eligible BC Originals scope) can be viewed on the official activity page.
BC.GAME also states it has allocated a total of 1 billion tokens for distribution under the programme.
To illustrate how the calculation works, BC.GAME provides an example method: Tacoback is approximately Wager x HE / BC token spot price (final settlement is based on the system). For instance, assuming a wager is 2,000 USDT, the HE at that moment is 2%, and the BC token price is 0.007, the illustrative result would be 2,000 x 2% / 0.007 is approximately 5,714.29 BC. This is only to demonstrate the calculation method; HE and token price vary by game and market conditions and should be taken from real-time data.
BC.GAME notes that wagering counted inside a player’s Zero Edge daily cap does not stack with other promotions/benefits or affiliate commission calculations. Once the daily cap is reached, further wagering reverts to the platform’s standard system for the rest of the UTC day.
BC token trading: in-platform and on-chain venues
BC.GAME says BC tokens can be traded within the platform. As an on-chain asset on Solana, BC can also be viewed and traded via public pages such as OKX Web3 and GMGN.
What’s next
Alongside Zero Edge, BC.GAME has also teased follow-on launches including “Bet Anything” synthetic markets, lower-barrier prediction-style products, and a “Trustless Trust” decentralized architecture.
About BC.GAME
BC.GAME is a crypto-first online entertainment platform offering casino and sports products alongside a growing suite of in-house “BC Originals” titles. Built around fast, streamlined crypto payments, the platform supports a wide range of digital assets and focuses on product-driven features that make gameplay and value exchange more transparent.
Contact
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Olivia Dixon
BC.GAME
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HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 Announces No-Limit Free Tickets Initiative for Industry Operators, Affiliates, Startups and Students
“Over the past decade, this industry has grown because knowledge was shared, doors were opened, and people took the time to give back,” said Zoltan Tundik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER. “With the HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026, we’re deliberately removing barriers to access. Whether you’re an operator, an affiliate, a startup founder, or a student taking your first steps, the future of this industry is stronger when everyone has a seat at the table.”
A Summit Built on Substance
The HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026 features:
- Three parallel content stages covering compliance & operations, AML & digital finance, and technology & innovation
- A dedicated HIPTHER Academy track offering hands-on workshops, practical toolkits, and certification programs
- In-depth discussions on regulatory evolution, AML & KYC, payments, AI, blockchain, esports, marketing & SEO, data, product strategy, and leadership
- A curated environment designed for informed dialogue and long-term professional connections, rather than mass-expo dynamics
Who Can Apply for a Free Ticket
The No-Limit Free Tickets initiative is open to:
- iGaming Operators
- Affiliates
- Startups
- Students studying and/or interested in gaming, technology, fintech, regulation, compliance, AI, blockchain, and digital innovation
Free tickets will be available until 23 March 2026 or until the venue reaches full capacity.
How to Claim a Free Pass
Eligible participants can request their free delegate pass by emailing:
Requests will be reviewed by the HIPTHER team, and approved applicants will receive full summit access.
About HIPTHER
HIPTHER is a boutique event organizer and media brand focused on gaming, technology, fintech, and regulatory ecosystems across Europe. Known for its Prague, Baltics, and Warsaw summits, HIPTHER delivers high-value conferences designed around expert insight, cross-industry dialogue, and meaningful networking.
More information: hipther.com/events
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