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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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Evoplay launches Caramelo Dog Lucky Run crash game for Brazil

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Evoplay has launched Caramelo Dog Lucky Run, a new crash-style instant win game themed around Brazilian street culture and the widely recognised “Caramelo Dog” reference.

The title follows Taco, a dog navigating a neighbourhood filled with obstacles. Players move step by step across roads as the multiplier increases, choosing to cash out or keep going.

Evoplay said the game uses randomised obstacle patterns so each round plays differently. Players can choose between four difficulty settings — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Hardcore — with higher difficulty increasing obstacle intensity and the multiplier.

Caramelo Dog Lucky Run also includes a cash-out function that can be triggered after Taco safely stops, plus customisable autoplay settings for stake preferences and stop conditions.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Caramelo Dog Lucky Run brings a completely fresh personality to our portfolio through its vibrant Brazilian-inspired setting and charming main character.

“Players in Brazil need games that feel familiar, authentic and culturally connected to them. When a player recognises something that reflects their everyday life and online culture, it creates a far deeper level of engagement than entertainment alone, and that is exactly what Caramelo does in this game.”

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Bally’s Intralot Signs New Lottery Contract with Hellenic Lotteries

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Bally’s Intralot S.A. has signed a new contract with Hellenic Lotteries S.A., part of Allwyn Hellas (formerly OPAP), to deploy its industry-leading lottery technology solutions.

Following an international tender, Hellenic Lotteries was recently awarded the exclusive right to operate and manage Greece’s state lotteries (passive lotteries and instant games) for a period of 12 years, starting as of May 2, 2026. It is noted that the company also held the previous state lotteries’ license for a period of 12 years.

Bally’s Intralot has been awarded a contract to seamlessly migrate Hellenic Lottery’s existing Bally’s Intralot lottery system to its latest technology stack. Specifically, Bally’s Intralot will deploy a turnkey lotteries and instant games management solution based on its flagship LotosX Omni ecosystem. Bally’s Intralot will continue to support Hellenic Lotteries in delivering games, through its broad retail network while providing for digital integration. The contract covers an initial one-year base period, with the option to either extend annually for up to 3 years, or to continue for the full duration of the Concession.

Jan Karas, Chairman and CEO of Allwyn Hellas, said: “We are pleased to be cooperating with Bally’s Intralot, in the new era of Hellenic Lotteries. Ensuring business continuity, revamping and evolving our products, and upgrading customer experience are key pillars of our plans for the new 12-year concession. We look forward to continuing to work with Bally’s Intralot on technology solutions that will help us meet customer expectations, offer innovative propositions and drive business, while improving our efficiency, productivity, and responsible operations.”

“Allwyn Hellas and Hellenic Lotteries are valued long-standing partners and we are honored to renew and strengthen our collaboration. This agreement reflects the trust placed in our technology, our people, and our long‑term commitment to supporting regulated lottery operators. Working closely with Hellenic Lotteries, we aim to deliver a modern, secure, and scalable gaming ecosystem that enables sustainable growth and innovation,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of the Bally’s Intralot Group.

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REEVO Announces New Partnership with ReelPlay

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REEVO has announced a new partnership with ReelPlay, an established and highly experienced games studio known for delivering premium digital gaming content to leading casino operators worldwide. This collaboration marks another important step in REEVO’s growth as it continues to build one of the industry’s most competitive and high-performing aggregation platforms.

Through this partnership, ReelPlay’s portfolio is now available on the REEVO aggregation platform, giving operators seamless access to some of the most recognizable and high-performing slot titles in the market through a single integration. The addition of ReelPlay further strengthens REEVO’s ecosystem with content that has already demonstrated strong success across regulated markets.

For REEVO, this partnership reinforces its commitment to working with top-tier studios that bring both scale and performance to its platform, while continuing to deliver value to operators through a growing and carefully curated content network.

Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with ReelPlay is a major step forward for REEVO as we continue to strengthen our aggregation platform with globally recognized and high-performing content. ReelPlay has built a reputation for delivering games that stand out and perform at scale, and that is exactly the kind of content we want to bring to our partners. At REEVO, we are focused on building an ecosystem that gives operators access to the best content in the market, and this partnership is a strong reflection of that ambition.”

Niki Longmuir, Chief Commercial Officer at ReelPlay, said: “ReelPlay are delighted to launch our content on REEVO’s established network. We are looking forward to expanding our distribution through this exciting new partnership and enabling our top-performing and innovative games to reach new operators, players and markets.”

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