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GambleAware Publishes Details of Donations Received in 2023/24

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GambleAware, the leading commissioner of programmes focused on gambling harms in Great Britain, has published the details of donations it received in the 2023/24 financial year.

The charity received £49.5 million in voluntary industry donations over the year. Of this, 94% of the voluntary donations came from the largest four gambling operators in Great Britain, who donated a total of £46.6 million. This represents an increase of £3.1m from the previous year’s contributions of £43.5m from these operators.

Voluntary donations are essential for GambleAware’s continuing commissioning work. The charity believes the gambling industry should be held accountable to contribute financially to the vital services that prevent gambling harms, which is why it has consistently advocated for a statutory levy. Until the implementation of the statutory levy, gambling operator funding remains the primary source of funding for research, prevention and treatment. Despite the donations received, as an independent charity, GambleAware has an extremely robust system of governance processes in place, works to hold the gambling industry to account, and the gambling industry has absolutely no input, influence or authority over any of its activity.

GambleAware’s work includes commissioning the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), which provides free, confidential treatment across Great Britain, as well as the National Gambling Helpline which takes around 52,000 calls and online chats a year. Funding is also used to enable GambleAware to commission research and evaluation to increase knowledge and understanding of the prevention of gambling harm, as well as reducing stigma associated with gambling harm, for public health campaigns, and for providing support, advice, and tools to help people make informed decisions about gambling.

The voluntary donations received in 2023/24 mark the last year of a four year commitment made in 2020 by the largest four operators to gradually increase the percentage of Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) donated as RET from 0.25% in 2019/20 to 1% in 2023/24.

There remains uncertainty of funding for the current financial year 2024/25 while the sector awaits clarity on the process and timing around implementation of the statutory levy. GambleAware continues to work with the Gambling Commission and the Department for Culture Media and Sport during this transition period.

Zoë Osmond, GambleAware Chief Executive, said: “While we await the implementation of the new statutory levy, donations from the voluntary funding system are key to ensure GambleAware can continue to deliver the essential gambling harm prevention and treatment programmes we commission.

“For many years we have been calling for the introduction of a statutory levy on the gambling industry and we are pleased the Government has committed to delivering this as part of the Gambling White Paper. However, during the transition period it is vital that steps continue to be taken to ensure there is no disruption to existing services and provisions in the wider system as they adapt to the new levy funding model.”

As well as voluntary donations received, the Gambling Commission also allocated £33.5 million of regulatory settlement funds to GambleAware during the last financial year. These are managed as a restricted fund to be allocated to playing a part in stabilising the wider system of gambling harm prevention, support, and treatment during the transition period from a voluntary to a statutory levy system. The regulatory settlement funds were allocated to GambleAware by the Gambling Commission in accordance with its Statement of Principles for determining financial penalties.

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ENJOY gains Italian approval amid advancing regulated expansion strategy

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Approval clears the path for future operator collaborations in one of Europe’s fiercest markets.

ENJOY, the vibrant iGaming content creator, has received official certification to provide its content in the Italian market, signaling an important achievement in the company’s European growth strategy.

After receiving approval from Italy’s regulatory body, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), ENJOY is now permitted to provide its range of slot games, live casino, and hybrid live experiences to licensed operators in one of Europe’s most prominent and competitive iGaming markets.

The certification marks an important milestone in ENJOY’s long-term expansion strategy, allowing the company to penetrate the Italian market via several forthcoming collaborations with prominent local operators. These collaborations will present Italian gamers to ENJOY’s unique combination of captivating game mechanics and superior production quality.

The provider’s catalog features an array of successful slot games centered on established mechanics like Bison Strike and newer entries such as Hotfire Diamonds XXL. It also features an expanding range of live game show experiences like Enchanted Forest and the soon-to-debut Energy Roulette Hold & Win, created at its cutting-edge studio.

Italy’s well-established regulatory system and competitive environment position it as a crucial market for suppliers aiming to secure a solid foothold in Europe, closely aligning with ENJOY’s emphasis on regulated expansion and sustainable market entry.

Christos Zoulianitis, Chief Commercial Officer at ENJOY, said: “Securing certification for the Italian market represents a key milestone in ENJOY’s European expansion. Italy is one of the most established and competitive regulated markets, and gaining approval to supply our content here reflects both the quality of our portfolio and our commitment to meeting the highest regulatory standards.

“This certification allows us to move forward with a number of exciting operator partnerships, ensuring our games are introduced to Italian players in a way that supports long-term growth and strong engagement.”

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Megaways Casino Is Back: Built to Play the Mega Way

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The legendary Megaways™ home is now active and eager to greet a new wave of players.

The official Megaways Casino has returned! SkillOnNet has reintroduced MegawaysCasino.com, reaffirming its position as the ultimate destination for the Megaways™ mechanic with an innovative new platform, a revitalized identity, and a brand centered entirely on a single commitment: ‘Play the Mega Way.’

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Megaways™ Casino debuts featuring hundreds of Megaways titles, such as Monopoly Megaways, Rasputin Megaways, Extra Chilli Megaways, and Bonanza — the original game that brought Megaways™ to the public.

Alongside its extensive Megaways™ collection, the platform offers more than 8,000 games, encompassing top-tier slots, crash games, table games, and live casino — providing a wide range of options.

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Within the SkillOnNet framework, the brand re-emerges with a contemporary, performance-enhanced platform, unique content, a striking visual identity, and a commitment to long-term investment in the UK market.

Giordana Anticoli Kalifa, Country Manager Emerging Markets at SkillOnNet, said: “Play the Mega Way” is more than a tagline. It captures the DNA of Megaways™ — the high-energy pace, thrilling variety and unpredictability of the mechanic — and injects it into the entire brand world.Megaways™ has always been one of the most powerful and recognizable mechanics in online gaming. With this relaunch, we’re not just bringing back a brand, we’re building an entire entertainment ecosystem around it.

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Peter & Sons Partners with Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg for German Market Entry

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The innovative iGaming studio Peter & Sons, based in Barcelona, has enhanced its presence in Europe by entering a new partnership with erwin, the virtual slot platform of Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg, a prominent and well-established gaming operator in Germany.

Established in 1948, Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg has earned a solid reputation for dependability, integrity, and creativity in Germany’s regulated gaming industry. The operator is key to the nation’s lottery landscape and is enhancing its digital entertainment services with authorized online gaming products. Since 2023, Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg provides virtual slot games at www.lotto-bw.de/erwin. Here, you can explore a diverse range of fun and appealing slots that are refreshed frequently.

Additionally, Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg seeks to provide gambling products in its range that cater to the changing requirements of its customers. By doing so, the organization emphasizes trust and safety. Ensuring adherence to measures for the protection of youth and players is consequently a foremost concern.

Famous for its collection of art-focused games, unique characters, and captivating game environments, Peter & Sons has gained global acclaim for advancing the limits of creativity in slot design.

Yann Bautista, Founder and Commercial Director at Peter & Sons, said: “We are delighted to partner with Lotto Baden-Württemberg, an operator that has earned enormous trust within the German gaming community. Germany represents an important regulated market for us, and working with such a respected partner allows us to introduce our games to a broad audience of players who appreciate high-quality entertainment and distinctive design.”

Barbie Nerz, Head of Online Games at Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg: “Peter & Sons has developed a reputation for producing visually striking and highly engaging games, and we are excited to welcome their portfolio to our platform. Our goal is always to provide players with diverse, high-quality content, and this partnership represents another step forward in expanding the entertainment experiences we offer.”

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