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ICO Backs New Data Sharing Schemes to Protect Gamblers from Harm
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has backed proposals for the financial sector to share data with gambling companies to protect customers from unaffordable losses.
In a letter to industry body UK Finance, the ICO has confirmed that data protection law does not stop gambling companies from conducting financial risk checks on customers, and that lenders can share people’s personal information – but this must be done transparently and proportionately.
“Problem gambling has devastating consequences for people’s finances, relationships and health. We are keen to see the financial sector share data to protect people from unaffordable losses and spiralling debt,” Stephen Almond, Executive Director of Regulatory Risk at the ICO, said.
The ICO has been working with the Gambling Commission on the design of privacy safeguards for financial risk checks. Gambling companies will only be permitted to use personal information they receive solely for the purpose of financial risk checks. And customers will need to be told that checks on their financial health may be undertaken where they incur significant losses.
The ICO has also lent its support to plans for gambling companies to share information about customers identified as high risk who are gambling across multiple sites. In a report, the ICO set out its advice to the Betting and Gaming Council on the necessary safeguards required to share personal data between different operators.
Stephen Almond, Executive Director of Regulatory Risk, said: “Data sharing can be a force for good, enabling organisations to protect people from gambling-related harm. We’ve been pleased to work with the Betting and Gaming Council through our Regulatory Sandbox to help them safeguard gamblers while upholding their rights to privacy.”
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DigerCompanion — Digicode’s AI Solution for Compliance and Player Support in Regulated iGaming
Digicode unveiled DigerCompanion, an advanced AI-powered platform tailored specifically for regulated iGaming settings. DigerCompanion streamlines essential player interactions, maintains top regulatory compliance standards, lowers operational costs, bolsters compliance monitoring, and greatly improves the player experience.
The platform provides adaptable deployment choices, allowing operators to run DigerCompanion on-site or in a private cloud, guaranteeing complete ownership and management of sensitive player information.
Comprehensive Features and Capabilities
- DigerCompanion incorporates six core functions essential to excellence in compliance and player support:
- Responsible Gaming Automation: Enforces strict self-exclusion protocols while minimizing manual compliance efforts.
- Promotion and Terms & Conditions Mapping: Centralizes promotional terms and automates player eligibility verification.
- Game Rules Knowledgebase: Consolidates detailed game mechanics and odds, enabling accurate and regulator-aligned responses to player queries.
- Bet History API Access: Provides players with transparent, self-service access to verify betting outcomes.
- Smart Escalation Engine: Employs behavioral analytics to escalate VIP and high-risk cases to specialized human teams appropriately.
- Multilingual Support: Delivers native-level, context-aware responses across more than 25 languages.
Advantages of Operations
The integration of DigerCompanion leads to significant operational improvements, featuring a decrease in support requests by as much as 40% and a 99% rise in compliance precision. Moreover, the average time taken to handle tickets drops significantly from more than five minutes to less than twenty seconds. Every player interaction is completely traceable, with the platform adjusting in real-time to changing regulatory standards.
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MIDNITE PARADES GIANT CHIP BUTTY AHEAD OF STEEL CITY DERBY
Midnite, principal partners of Sheffield United, unveiled a giant chip butty ahead of the Steel City derby against Sheffield Wednesday. The display coincided with the Blades’ 2-1 victory, which relegated their city rivals.
To celebrate the club’s iconic chip butty anthem, Midnite collaborated with Brook Bakery to create the oversized butty, which was showcased on the touchline prior to kick-off. In addition, hundreds of chip butties will be donated to local homeless charities and food banks across Sheffield in the coming weeks.
Andrew Mook, Head of Brand at Midnite, said: “We wanted to give something back to Sheffield United fans in a way that is synonymous with the club. The chip butty anthem is instantly recognisable as being something unique to Sheffield United, and by creating a giant chip butty, we wanted to have some fun, while ultimately delivering a strong message.
“Midnite is dedicated to offering value to Sheffield United fans. We aren’t just here to use the club and stick our logo on the shirt. We want to become a part of the club, and our initiatives and activations have all been designed to bring fans closer to the clubs they love.
“It has been great to work alongside local Sheffield businesses to create the chip butty, and then to help give back to the community foodbank and charities.”
Throughout the season, Midnite has supported fans by covering travel for away matches, providing complimentary haircuts to celebrate the new year, and unveiling a 50-square-metre mural honoring Chris Wilder opposite Bramall Lane.
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Stakelogic goes live with Spanish entertainment giant Luckia
Stakelogic has partnered with Luckia to expand its presence in the regulated online market of Spain.
Through the agreement, a selection of Stakelogic’s slot portfolio will be integrated into Luckia’s online platform via the Light & Wonder aggregation system. The rollout includes both classic and modern video slots featuring a wide range of themes and gameplay styles designed to appeal to diverse player preferences.
Founded in 1972, Luckia has evolved from a traditional slot machine operator into a multi-channel entertainment provider offering sports betting, casino games, bingo, and slots across online and retail channels, supported by more than 2,500 employees.
Roberto Navarrete, Senior Account Manager at Stakelogic, said: “Luckia is one of Spain’s most prominent and long-standing gaming and entertainment groups, with a significant retail heritage and a growing digital presence. Partnering with a brand of this scale and reputation is a major step for Stakelogic in the Spanish market. We are excited to bring our slot portfolio to Luckia’s platform and are confident their players will enjoy the variety, quality and gameplay depth our titles are known for.”
Eloy Fernandez, Head of Product Team at Luckia, added: “Adding Stakelogic’s content allows us to further diversify the entertainment we offer online, with games that combine distinctive design and well-balanced gameplay. Strengthening our slot portfolio in this way is an important part of ensuring our digital platform continues to evolve in line with player expectations and market trends.”
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