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BGC Calls for Urgent Implementation of Casino Modernisation Plans
Standards body The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the modernisation plans for casinos, and called for their swift implementation.
Proposals outlined by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, in their White Paper consultation response on land-based betting and gaming, included a host of modest, but mission critical, modernisation measures.
While it will take time to consider the full impact of the proposals, they did include the introduction of cashless payments, new rules on gaming machines allocations and allowing all casinos to offer sports betting for the first time.
In a further move welcomed by the BGC, the government said the Gambling Commission would consult on player protection measures to ensure the correct standards are in place where debit card payments are used on gaming machines.
While these proposals are welcome, the BGC urged ministers to act swiftly to implement the plans, so businesses could improve their offer to customers without delay.
Michael Dugher, CEO and Acting Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “Casinos are a vital pillar of the UK’s leisure, hospitality and tourism sector and we welcome the Government’s consultation response which is positive progress on the modest, long-overdue but mission critical modernisation reforms needed for the land-based casino sector to compete and thrive.
“Casinos currently employ more than 10,000 people, contribute £300m annually in tax and generate an estimated £800m a year to the UK economy.
“Much needed reforms on cashless payments, gaming machine allocations and allowing all casinos to offer sports betting will strengthen the sector to better meet the needs and expectations of their customers.
“While we welcome these proposals, attention must now shift to the timeline for implementing policy changes and we urge the Government to urgently set out a clear timeline for progressing the relevant legislation to make them reality for our members.
“Too many casinos have sadly closed in recent years as successive administrations failed to deliver the changes we needed to protect jobs and growth. The BGC and our fantastic casino members have campaigned for these new measures for years to allow businesses to modernise, innovate and grow, and we strongly welcome the Government’s approach to ensure casinos are better placed to make that happened.”
The new proposals were outlined in a Written Ministerial Statement, by Minister for Sport, Gambling and Civil Society Stuart Andrew MP.
Announcing the new measures, he said: “As set out in the Gambling Act Review white paper, the measures we consulted on are therefore necessary to modernise the outdated and overly restrictive regulations that apply to the land-based gambling sector.”
Casinos are a vital pillar of the regulated betting and gaming sector, as well as the leisure, tourism and hospitality sector. In London alone, they deliver an additional £100m to the capital’s economy. Each month around 22.5m adults in Britain enjoy a bet, whether it’s buying a lottery ticket, having a game of bingo, visiting a casino, playing online or having a wager on football, horseracing and other sports.
The regulated betting and gaming industry, including the land-based sector, already makes a huge economic contribution throughout the UK, with BGC members supporting 110,000 jobs, generating £4.2bn in tax and contributing £7.1bn to the economy. Meanwhile, the most recent NHS Health Survey for England estimated that 0.4% of the adult population are problem gamblers.
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1spin4win celebrates 200 classic slots in its portfolio
1spin4win, an established slot provider, extends its timeless offering to 200 diverse titles. The milestone highlights the studio’s commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences rooted in traditional gambling.
With the launch of Cash’n Fruits 27 on April 9, the 1spin4win portfolio has surpassed the mark of 200 classic slots. This achievement reflects the studio’s consistent release strategy. The provider launches four to five new games each month, ensuring a steady stream of fresh, diverse content for its global audiences. This includes timeless fruit titles, captivating themed adventures, no-coin formats, and vibrant seasonal releases tied to major international holidays.
With 15 years of experience in the gambling industry, the studio brings authentic casino experiences to digital platforms. At the core of 1spin4win titles are advanced mathematics, well-balanced gameplay, and fair RTPs. These features define the provider’s winning formula for driving substantial wagering volumes and consistent 40% month-to month retention.
While staying true to its classic roots, the 1spin4win portfolio offers a diverse mix of mechanics to appeal to different player preferences. Among the most popular formats, coin-based slots and jackpot-driven bonus games stand out, both of which are featured in 4 of the top 10 releases of all time.
But leading the way is the Allways mechanic, where every matching combination pays from left to right. Its presence in 7 out of 10 1spin4win’s top releases of all time highlights the strong appeal of intuitive, clear gameplay — a quality that makes the provider’s slots accessible to players of all types.
Olga Bogdanova, Art Director at 1spin4win, commented, “At 1spin4win, we’re excited to reach the milestone of 200 games — it happened so quickly we barely even noticed! This achievement is a testament to our steady growth and creative development over the years. Looking ahead, we will continue evolving within the classic niche, exploring new mechanics, engaging storylines, and memorable characters.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is an established game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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DATA.BET launches in-stream betting overlay for mobile live streams
Frontend integration keeps markets, odds and bet slip inside the broadcast; feature debuts with virtual sports.
DATA.BET has launched In-Stream Betting, a frontend overlay that lets viewers place bets directly within a mobile live stream without leaving the broadcast. The company said markets, odds and the bet slip are accessible inside the stream.
DATA.BET positions the feature around mobile usage, saying mobile devices account for the majority of bets placed and that share is growing. The overlay is on-demand, allowing users to switch it on or off during the stream.
The supplier said the component is designed to reduce drop-off during live betting by removing the need to navigate away from the stream. DATA.BET claims this can support stronger engagement, higher retention, longer sessions and improved lifetime value.
According to the company, In-Stream Betting integrates at the frontend level and requires no backend implementation, with availability now “upon the clients’ request.”
In-Stream Betting launches first with virtual sports, with plans to expand to additional verticals. “In-Stream Betting is designed to meet players where their attention already is — inside the broadcast,” said Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BET. “For our clients, this means an additional engagement layer that is easy to implement but delivers real results in terms of retention and player satisfaction. Having everything on one screen cuts the time it takes to place a bet and that kind of frictionless experience is exactly what builds long-term player loyalty toward the operator.”
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Booming Games launches Twin Buffalo: Hold and Win slot
New 5×3, 20-payline title includes Hold and Win, Free Spins and optional Boost+ and bonus-buy features.
Booming Games has launched Twin Buffalo: Hold and Win, a new slot title built on a 5×3 grid with 20 fixed paylines. The supplier said the game’s maximum win potential is 5,100x.
In the base game, the Coin Collect symbol on reel 5 collects all coin symbols in view. The release also includes a “Buffalo Bounty” mechanic that collects value symbols to trigger the Hold and Win feature, and a “Buffalo Spins” mechanic that collects Scatter symbols to trigger Free Spins.
During Free Spins, Jumbo symbols can appear on reels 2, 3 and 4. Booming Games said a Jumbo Scatter awards extra spins, while a Jumbo Coin awards Hold and Win, with the Jumbo splitting into nine coins. Value symbols range from 1x to 250x the total bet, and the Grand prize is 5,000x when all symbol positions are filled.
The game also includes optional wagering and purchase mechanics. When Boost+ is activated, Booming Games said the bet increases by 25% and players have a higher chance of triggering bonus features. The Mystery Bonus can be bought at 75x the bet (awarding either Hold and Win or Free Spins), while the Super Bonus can be bought at 100x the bet and provides Free Spins with a guaranteed Hold and Win trigger.
Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games, said: “Twin Buffalo: Hold and Win is packed with exciting bonus features, all designed to deliver the ultimate gameplay experience. With the opportunity to trigger features in multiple ways, we’re confident that players will love this exciting new release. Step into the wild, feel the power of the herd, and play now for untamed rewards!”
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