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Two in Three People Experiencing Gambling Problems Keep Issue Hidden
As many as 2 in 3 adults (64%) in Great Britain who have experienced any gambling problem have kept their experience hidden, new research from GambleAware has revealed. With almost 2 in 5 (39%) of those who hadn’t opened up stating feelings of stigma such as shame, guilt and fear of judgement represent key barriers to reaching out for support – the charity is issuing a call to end damaging stigma and encourage those who may be experiencing gambling harms to “open-up about gambling”.
Zoë Osmond, Chief Executive of GambleAware, said: “It’s alarming to see the number of people who are struggling in isolation. As a hidden addiction, gambling harms can be incredibly hard to spot from the outside. It is therefore critical that people impacted are aware of the wide range of support services available, and that they feel safe to come forward. Anyone can be impacted by gambling harms, but the first step is to open up and have that first conversation, ideally as early as possible.”
The campaign launch comes as research also suggests that most of the public believe certain gambling products, such as instant win games, are addictive, indicating how gambling harm can affect anyone and the importance of building empathy for those experiencing harm. Specifically, over seven in ten (71%) respondents said they believe instant win games are very or fairly addictive, followed by 64% for scratch cards and 62% for casino games.
Noteworthy football commentator Clive Tyldesley said: “I think that since I’ve started to work with charities and meet and talk with both people who gambled which were in recovery and bereaved family members, the thing that has struck me is how normal and unremarkable their backgrounds invariably are. Harmful gambling really can affect anyone and very often those suffering show no outward signs of their issues. It’s a silent, invisible problem because too often the gamblers disappear into their own feelings of embarrassment and guilt. They think they’re to blame when they are not, they think they’re alone when many others are wrestling with the same issues. Getting them to open up and talk is half the battle to beating the problem, either with people close to them or via the professional support the GambleAware website offers. The first conversation is maybe the most difficult but it’s the most soothing and the most important too.”
Professor Dame Clare Gerada said: “When I opened the doors of the nation’s first Primary Care Gambling Service a few short years ago, I was a relative newcomer to the challenges surrounding gambling. However, since then, my eyes have been thoroughly opened.
“Gambling is an addiction which can only be described as ‘uniquely’ awful: the ruin it wreaks on people’s lives can be complete and multi-layered; the collateral damage is also considerable as families and loved ones suffer alongside. Its inherently hidden nature means that, at the moment, people have to see their lives collapse around them before they get the help they desperately need. It doesn’t need to be like this. There is an incredible breadth of support service, from how to deal with debt, to how to stop gambling completely which people can access for free through the National Gambling Support Network, and I urge anyone concerned about their gambling to do so.”
Positively, the research also supports the benefits of opening up, as three out of four (76%) who had talked about their problems stated they felt better after speaking to someone. With gambling harms often manifesting as intrinsically “hidden” and isolating, GambleAware is aiming to bring to the surface the power of conversations and provide reassurance that help is never far.
The campaign has been developed in close collaboration with the gambling harms lived experienced community, and is supported by a range of expert and influential voices including ex-Love Islander Scott Thomas, who has previously experienced gambling harms.
Scott Thomas, Entrepreneur and Presenter, said: “It’s an incredibly scary thing to first tell someone that you’ve got a gambling problem. Many people assume it’s just because you can’t handle your money, but it needs to be viewed as seriously as any other mental health condition. I was terrified when I first opened up about the problems I had been having but, once I did, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I no longer had to hide. I want the same to happen for anyone out there who feels like they might be struggling on their own.”
There is a vast range of resources available and anyone who is worried that gambling might be affecting themselves or someone they love are encouraged to use the self-assessment tool to get free and confidential support tailored to them and their specific needs.
Elissa Hubbard, who has lived experience of gambling harms, said: “Every day was full of anxiety – trying to keep my gambling a secret, whilst finding opportunities to do it more. People think you can ‘just stop’, but you can’t… it’s so easy to be dismissed, and I didn’t want anyone to think bad of me. Finding help changed everything. I discovered that by keeping quiet, it helps no one, and when you start to talk about it, people start to understand you.”
GambleAware has also created tools to help users calculate the time and money spent gambling, served with recommendations in line with the internationally proven Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines. These are expected to become available from early December as part of a soft launch on the GambleAware website.
Dr Ellie Cannon, medical expert and commentator, said: “Gambling harms – or the negative consequences of gambling – are a complex issue that goes far beyond just financial challenges. It can lead to poor mental health, physical health, and relationships break down. They way these issues manifest will vary from person to person, but being aware and recognising the early warning signs of spending increasing amounts of time, money and hiding your gambling can help get people to a better place, sooner.”
Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew said: “Too often we see the devastating impacts of harmful gambling, and our white paper outlines a host of new measures we’re implementing to protect those most at risk. A key element of our plans is the introduction of a statutory levy on gambling companies to raise sufficient, sustainable and trusted funding for research, prevention and treatment of gambling related harm. Stigma is the biggest barrier preventing people from seeking help, and I welcome GambleAware’s vital campaign which is raising awareness of the issue and helping people get the support they need.”
N1 SEO Traffic Cup — the first tournament for SEO teams in the global N1 Traffic Cups series by N1 Partners — is entering its final stage. Halfway through the competition, this is now the key period that will ultimately determine which teams secure positions in the prize levels.
At the same time, it’s still not too late to enter the race and compete for rewards. The tournament is not only about FTD volume — the number of active brands also plays a crucial role. Thanks to the built-in multipliers, teams can significantly accelerate their N1 Cup Score and quickly strengthen their position on the leaderboard.
Results depend entirely on each team’s performance: prize levels are not limited by the number of participants, and any team that reaches the required number of points secures its place. This means you’re not competing for fixed spots but focusing on scaling your own result and hitting the next level.
Progress of the race
More than 250 teams continue to actively drive FTDs to N1 Partners brands, striving to earn points and moving up through the levels.
Working across multiple products gives teams a clear scaling advantage, especially in the final stage. At the same time, the level-based structure allows both large and smaller teams to compete and earn rewards based on their performance — with 5 teams already reaching prize tiers and continuing to push for higher levels, where rewards become even more valuable. Current interim results are published weekly in a private channel available exclusively to tournament participants.
As Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, notes:
“We’re seeing strong engagement from partners — more teams are reaching out, exploring new brands from our portfolio, and actively looking for ways to strengthen their results. If you’re working with SEO traffic, now is the right time to connect with your affiliate manager, discuss your strategy, and explore how to scale and get the most out of the tournament.”
Prize tiers and rewards
The prize pool of N1 SEO Traffic Cup is one of the most extensive and flexible on the market. Teams are distributed across tiers based on their score and can choose either a specific reward or its cash equivalent.
Level 1 (7,000+ points) – €25,000 per team
- VIP experience at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
- Trip to a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA
- 7 nights in the Maldives with business class flights
- Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
- BMW S 1000 XR motorbike
- Hublot Unico Titanium
Level 2 (3,500–6,999 points) – €15,000 per team
- One week of golf at Monte Rei with a private villa stay
- Private island getaway in the Seychelles (Four Seasons Desroches Island)
- Ducati Monster motorbike
- Bottega Veneta travel kit
Level 3 (1,500–3,499 points) – €7,000 per team
- Zero-gravity flight (90 minutes)
- Custom Luxury ski or snowboard gear set of your choice
- Balenciaga Snowboard
- Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet
- Kronos Massage Chair
Level 4 (500–1,499 points) – €5,000 per team
- Apple Vision Pro
- MacBook Pro M4
- Cartier LOVE ring
- Pioneer OPUS-QUAD DJ system
- Sonos Arc Ultra home audio system
- Dior beauty set
Extra rewards for participants
Even without reaching the prize tiers, teams still have a chance to win. Bringing just 20 FTD per brand is enough to qualify as a participant and enter additional prize draws. These include PlayStation 5 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and exclusive N1 Partners merch.
Brand Index: a mechanic built for scaling results
One of the key features of N1 SEO Traffic Cup is the “Brand Index” mechanic. It rewards not only FTD volume, but also traffic diversification. The more brands a partner works with, the higher the multiplier applied to their results.
The core metric — N1 Cup Score — is calculated as: FTD × brand multiplier
The multiplier depends on the number of active brands:
- 1 brand — x1
- 2–3 brands — x2
- 4+ brands — x5
Join the N1 SEO Traffic Cup
Period: March 1 – April 30, 2026
Results announcement: by May 10
Entry: from 20 FTD per brand
N1 Partners means:
- 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with up to 70% Reg2Dep
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners
Be number one with N1.
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The Plaza Hotel & Casino, home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, is inviting Clark County residents to join the exciting $160,000 Super Bingo event from May 11–13, with the added perk of bringing a friend for free.
Held in the Plaza’s ballroom, Super Bingo attracts nearly 1,000 players from across the country—and even as far as Hawaii and Canada—for two days of thrilling bingo action. Highlights include a $30,000 coverall on May 12 and a $40,000 coverall on May 13, offering huge prizes alongside a fun, social atmosphere for bingo enthusiasts.
- Bingo-only registration: $160 per person
- Clark County residents: Register and bring a friend for free
- Register online: Super Bingo Registration
Hotel & Bingo Packages start at $140 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive:
- One 6-on paper pack for both days
- Two daubers
- Free drinks via an open bar at all sessions
- Pastries and Pinkbox Doughnuts in the morning
- Boxed lunches each day
- $10 free slot play after the first day’s session
Beyond the Super Bingo event, the Plaza’s bingo room hosts six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. Located two floors above the main casino, it’s easily accessible via the Plaza’s self-parking garage, with direct entry from the third floor.
Don’t miss this chance to win big, socialize, and experience the only dedicated bingo room in downtown Las Vegas!
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Team Vitality celebrated its first Age of Empires II LAN victory as Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher triumphed in the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium final, defeating teammate Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger 5-4. Held at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the event drew a packed live audience and thousands of online viewers, transforming the historic venue into a competitive arena for the world’s best players.
Hera dominated the tournament, following up his recent win at the T90 Titans League 5: Platinum League, consolidating his status as one of the top players globally. Team Vitality’s depth was evident, with Liereyy finishing second and Hernan “Hearttt” Pizarro placing sixth.
“Winning at our first LAN on Age of Empires II, and at the Royal Albert Hall no less, is incredible,” said Danny Engels, Team Vitality’s Corporate Director of Global Operations. “A first and second place for our roster reflects our dedication, training, and the support of our fans worldwide.”
This win marks Team Vitality’s successful entry into Age of Empires II, strengthening the French club’s presence in competitive esports. The team will continue its momentum by co-hosting The Garrison 2026 LAN in Hamburg, Germany, from November 25–29, 2026, expected to draw up to 1,000 spectators and become a major fixture on the AoE2 circuit.
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