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Betsson Reaffirms its Support to ICE Consumer Protection Zone
Betsson is highly committed to promoting Responsible Gaming practices as a central aspect of its sustainability efforts. The company is dedicated to serving as a role model within the industry, fostering an environment that encourages players to maintain a healthy relationship with gambling. Through its participation in the CPZ, Betsson Group is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to safer gaming practices. The proceeds from the donations of participating companies go to charitable organisations dedicated to consumer protection.
As part of the company’s sponsorship, the company representatives Jonna Danlund, Head of Sustainability, Myriah Abela, Lead Compliance Manager and Andre Gelfi, Managing Partner, Brazil Betsson Group and President, Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gambling (Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável IBJR), will participate in various discussions as featured speakers. They will share their expertise and insights on the latest innovations in safer gambling.
Jonna Danlund, Head of Sustainability at Betsson Group, will be sharing her insights on a panel dedicated to cooperating to promote consumer protection and broader sustainability standards across the industry.
The panel will be held on Tuesday, 6 February 2023 (14:30 – 15:30 GMT), and will explore the following topics:
- Educating partners on the changing standards and need to adopt them
- Understanding the steps for effecting change across the industry: from data collection to standards enforcement
- Legal, policy and/or regulatory limitations to what you can do
- Beyond consumer protection: the place for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and environment considerations in your interactions and negotiations.
Myriah Abela, Lead Compliance Manager at Betsson Group, will contribute to the panel discussion “Towards positive play – blending compliance and marketing into an integrated communication with players.”
The panel will be held on Wednesday, 7 February 2023 (12:15 – 13:15 GMT), and will explore the following topics:
- Ensuring one personalised message from the start
- Reflecting integrated messaging in internal cooperation between compliance and marketing teams
- Creating one voice of care to tap and retain a truly recreational customer base.
Andre Gelfi, Managing Partner at Betsson Brazil (and President of the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gambling, IBJR), will contribute to the panel “Safer gambling in new markets – ensuring consumer protection is instilled into the markets’ DNA from the inception.” The panel will be held on Thursday, 8 February 2023 (12:00 – 13:00 GMT).
For the second year, Betsson has joined the ranks of companies sponsoring the Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ), contributing to the event’s fundraising efforts. In 2023, Betsson contributed to collecting £52,800, distributed among four charitable organisations dedicated to responsible gambling: AGOG (Netherlands), National Council on Problem Gambling (USA), Better Change (UK) and Betknowmore (UK).
Some of the exhibitors at the Consumer Protection Zone 2024 include UK Gambling Commission, Gamcare, Mindway AI, Responsible Gambling Council, Crucial Compliance, Department of Trust, Gordon Moody, Institute for Consumer Health, BetBlocker, Safer Gambling Training, Rightlander, SG Certified and National Council on Problem Gambling.
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PokerStars Casino has released Skullapalooza as the fifth game in its 2026 The Slotlist series, making the title the featured slot on the operator’s Casino tab for the month.
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Skullapalooza joins earlier 2026 Slotlist picks including Baozang Empire of Plenty, Magnificent Power Leprechaun, and 12 Burning Baseballs.
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Governor Hobbs signs SB 1671; new budget sets $4M spend authority plus $500K a year from event wagering funds.
The Arizona Department of Gaming has secured a six-year continuation after Governor Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1671, following the 2026 legislative session that adjourned June 12, 2026. The continuation also covers the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission and the Arizona Racing Commission.
The Department said SB 1671 affirms its authority to regulate tribal gaming, event wagering and fantasy sports, horse racing and simulcast wagering, and boxing and mixed martial arts.
In parallel, the Department said Senate Bill 1847 and the state’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget expand expenditure authority for its Division of Problem Gambling. The budget authorizes $4,000,000 in total spending for the Division, which the agency said is a 20% increase from FY26.
The Department also said the legislature granted an annual $500,000 expenditure authority to use Event Wagering funds to support problem gambling, and that the Division will have grant oversight authority for the first time.
“Arizona first established the Department of Gaming in 1995 – and more than thirty years later, we remain excited about world-class regulation benefiting the entire state,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “I’m grateful to Governor Hobbs and leaders in the state legislature, particularly continuation bill sponsor State Senator Shawnna Bolick, who thoroughly reviewed our agency with a deep commitment to public service, and I am pleased that the Department secured its continuation, which will allow us to strengthen our focus points in robust consumer protection and integrity.”
“The new state budget will strengthen longstanding investments in problem gambling assistance made possible through partnerships with Arizona’s Tribal Nations and the Arizona Lottery,” said Elise Mikkelsen. “We continue to see strong demand from individuals and families seeking information, resources, and treatment for gambling-related harm. This increased funding will help us expand the continuum of care and ensure more Arizonans have access to effective, inclusive, and timely support.”
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Ed Fogarty Associate Director of PokerStars Casino Commercial
Time to Fiesta with PokerStars Casino’s Latest The Slotlist Pick ‘Skullapalooza’ from Psiclone Games and Playtech
PokerStars Casino has unveiled the fifth game release in its 2026 The Slotlist series, Skullapalooza, a vibrant, high-energy slot game which brings a Mexican fiesta to life, combining bold visuals with layered mechanics.
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Players land different coloured gems on reels to randomly trigger one or more of the Free Spins Skulls. Pink gems might trigger Free Games with Expanding Reels; Blue gems might come with Sliding Wilds; and Purple gems might activate pots with a grand prize of up to 500x total bet. All three variants can be active at once for the ultimate Free Games experience.
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