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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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ELA Games
ELA Games Unveils Tea Party of Fortune — A Magical Multiplier Experience
The newest release from the studio offers a multi-faceted Hold & Win experience wrapped in a charming fairytale theme.
ELA Games has officially launched its newest slot, Tea Party of Fortune. Now accessible throughout the studio’s complete partner network, this story-driven title welcomes players into a Secret Garden where engaging mechanics blend with a beloved fairytale theme.
The studio is building a name for itself by creating games centered around a cohesive narrative, and Tea Party of Fortune aligns with that goal. Brought to existence by a delightfully quirky ensemble, featuring the Mad Hatter and the Red Queen, the game creates a richly layered ambiance resonating with the sounds of chiming china and intrigued laughter.
The game exemplifies ELA Games’ skill in merging high-quality art with clever game design. The core game is notable for its progression system, the Overflowing Teacup, which enables players to see the path to the bonus round with every spin.
The visual appeal embodies the enchantment of a traditional storybook, while the gameplay provides action rich in features. The title focuses on an engaging Hold & Win Bonus Game, crafted to provide greater complexity than typical games in this favored genre.
During this round, uniquely colored tea-coins activate the cup’s enchantment, enabling several features to trigger in one spin:
● Grid Expansion: The Curious Growth coin expands the reel set from 5×3 to 5×5.
● Win Boosting: Mad Multipliers increase the value of existing prizes.
● Bonus Round Extension: The Extra Respin coin prolongs the bonus round.
Game Stats:
● Reels: 5×3 (Expands to 5×5)
● Paylines: 10
● RTP: 93.75% / 95.73%
● Volatility: Mid (3/5)
● Max Win: x5,000 (€250,000)
● Buy Bonus: Yes
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3 Oaks Gaming
3 Oaks Gaming Partners with Superbet Group to Drive International Expansion
3 Oaks Gaming, a prominent iGaming content distributor, has greatly expanded its global presence by debuting its portfolio with Superbet Group, a top operator in Europe and South America.
The deal allows the operator group’s leading Superbet brand in Brazil and Romania to access 3 Oaks Gaming’s entire range of top-performing slot games, featuring recent successes like Coin Volcano 2, Maya Lock, and Magic Clovers.
Mirroring 3 Oaks Gaming’s expanding global strategy, the collaboration showcases the distributor’s capacity to provide its celebrated content concurrently in various regulated markets.
Superbet has positioned itself as a significant player in both regions, integrating a vast retail network with a robust online presence to gain a reputation for providing top-notch and responsible betting and gaming experiences.
The collaboration bolsters 3 Oaks Gaming’s dedication to teaming up with reputable, established operators that align with its emphasis on quality, compliance, and engaging local players.
Iulian Nedelcu, Account Manager at 3 Oaks Gaming said: “Partnering with Superbet marks another exciting step in our international growth journey. As one of the most recognisable brands in Romania and Brazil, Superbet provides an excellent platform to showcase our portfolio to an even wider audience in two key regulated regions.
“We are confident our games will resonate strongly with their player base and look forward to a successful collaboration across both markets.”
Raluca Varzaru, Senior Gaming Performance Executive at Superbet said: “At Superbet, we are constantly looking to enrich our casino offering with quality content that entertains and engages players. 3 Oaks Gaming’s portfolio brings proven performance and diversity to our platforms, supporting our vision to provide a first-class gaming experience in every market we operate in.
“We are delighted to welcome their titles to our casino and look forward to seeing the positive response from our players.”
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Booming Games
Treasure Hunt Revival — Booming Games Launches Gold Gold Gold Hold and Win
Booming Games, a top supplier of high-quality gaming content, has introduced Gold Gold Gold Hold and Win today. The game features a 5×3 layout with 25 paylines, offering significant risks with a top payout of 2,000 times the wager. Offering instant cash prizes at the end of each spin, Gold Gold Gold Hold and Win delivers an exceptional experience for players in search of high-stakes excitement.
The game includes a variety of bonus features. Landing six or more coin symbols activates the Hold and Win bonus, initiating a high-stakes re-spin round. Beginning with three re-spins, each additional coin resets the re-spin total, continuing the round. The opportunity to win immediate cash rewards, including Mini, Major, or Grand bonuses that can reach up to 1000 times the total wager, significantly enhances the thrill of the game.
In addition, players who hit three Scatter symbols will receive eight Free Spins. From this point onward, only premium symbols show up on the reels, including Wilds, Bells, Stars, Gold Bars, and Clovers. Featuring only high-paying symbols, each spin is designed to enhance the likelihood of securing significant combinations, and Free Spins can be retriggered, generating payout possibilities with every spin.
Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games, said: “The treasure hunt is on. With a golden chance to strike it rich, Gold Gold Gold Hold and Win is our latest must-play slot. With thrilling bonus features that keep the action going, players can enjoy the potential to unlock massive returns and feel that they are always one spin away from striking gold.”
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