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New Research Shows Public Want National Lottery to Do More to Help People Experiencing Gambling Harms
GambleAware has published a new research which shows that three in four members of the public want the National Lottery to do more to help people experiencing gambling harms. The charity is urging the National Lottery provider, Allwyn UK, to direct people to help and support available. Unlike other charity lotteries the National Lottery does not currently signpost to support on its advertising.
The research is based on figures from GambleAware’s forthcoming Annual Treatment and Support Survey 2024, a nationally representative online survey of almost 18,000 adults over the age of 18, conducted by YouGov. It found that the majority of the public (84%) agree that the National Lottery is a form of gambling, with almost half (46%) disagreeing that the National Lottery products are harmless. The research also found that almost three quarters (74%) of the public agree that the National Lottery should signpost people to support for gambling harm on its products. Similar research in 2023 also found that almost seven in 10 (69%) of the public also agree that National Lottery adverts should sign post to GambleAware “like other gambling adverts do”.
GambleAware is calling on the National Lottery to signpost people to gambling support services on its advertising as well as products such as tickets, scratchcards, and online instant win games. Unlike other charity lotteries, the National Lottery does not currently signpost to support on its advertising, making it an outlier in this respect.
The House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee also recommended in 2022 that the National Lottery should signpost to gambling support services, such as GambleAware, but this has not been implemented.
National Lottery products are used by millions of people each week and reach far more people experiencing gambling harms than any other gambling brand. Previous research from GambleAware found there could be up to 600,000 people experiencing “problem gambling” who take part in the National Lottery draw.
“When I gave up gambling and self-excluded myself from places I could gamble, the one thing I couldn’t bar myself from was playing the lottery in shops. When I got a craving in my early recovery, I bought £450 worth of scratch cards.
“I later moved on to buying online scratch cards, which look like fruit machines and make sounds. There was a big jackpot where you could win a million pounds so I was really lured into those and was spending a lot. I know other people experiencing gambling harm who have had similar experiences with the National Lottery, so putting information on tickets and scratch cards about where people can get support would help so much,” a woman with lived experience of gambling harm said.
“I registered on the National Lottery app, and I got a bit of a habit with the instant scratch cards on there because they make it so easy for you to play… it did lead me into financial difficulty; I wasn’t able to buy food for about a week because I’d spent the food shopping money on scratch cards,” a respondent to GambleAware’s Annual Treatment and Support Survey said.
The National Lottery’s reach amongst those experiencing gambling harm means it has a critical role to play in preventing and reducing gambling harm. This alongside its popularity and public trust in its brand, means that measures taken by the National Lottery operator to improve signposting across its products and advertising could have a substantial positive impact.
Andy Boucher, GambleAware Chair of Trustees, said: “We recognise the great work the National Lottery has done supporting a range of worthy causes over many years. In the public’s mind, it is there to do good in the community, and so we believe it is also the right thing for it to look after the people who play the National Lottery. Allwyn, the National Lottery’s current operator, has previously stated that ‘player safety is our top priority’ and it must live up to those words and play a critical role in protecting people from gambling harms, which are a serious public health issue that can drive societal inequalities, worsen mental health issues, and increase pressure on our over-burdened health system.
“This is why we are calling for clearer signposting on the National Lottery’s products and advertising. The signposting we want to see is already a minimum standard across other charity lotteries, and we believe that it is only right that the National Lottery adopts them, as an organisation whose purpose is to benefit good causes and have a positive effect on society.”
Ian Semel, CEO of one of the National Gambling Support Network treatment providers, Breakeven, said: “At Breakeven we have over 20 years’ experience of delivering help and support to anyone affected by gambling-related harms. We are proud to be an integral member of the National Gambling Support Network and offer services across the East of England, and Kent and Sussex in the South East of England, with instant access to treatment and support without any waiting times.
“Around 11% of clients who came to us for support in 2024 disclosed that the National Lottery or scratch cards were causing them gambling harm. Therefore we have joined the call for the National Lottery to signpost to support services like us as it is crucial for people to be able to access support as soon as they recognise they may be starting to experience gambling harms.”
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Adam Smart Director of Product Gaming at AppsFlyer
AppsFlyer State of Gaming Report: AI Is Flooding Mobile Gaming Marketing Channels and Raising the Cost of Standing Out
State of Gaming for Marketers 2026 reveals how AI-driven scale, global UA spend, and China-based publishers are reshaping mobile gaming competition
AppsFlyer, the Modern Marketing Cloud, today released the State of Gaming for Marketers 2026, an in-depth analysis of how AI, creative scale, and rising paid pressure reshaped mobile gaming marketing in 2025. Drawing on AppsFlyer data, the report examines how studios adapted as marketing activity expanded faster than player attention.
In 2025, AI-enabled production coincided with a sharp increase in advertising across iOS and Android. Creative output scaled rapidly across all spending tiers, with top gaming advertisers producing between 2,400 and 2,600 creative variations per quarter, up 25–30% YoY. That expansion increased pressure on paid acquisition channels. Paid install share rose 10% YoY across iOS and Android, while ad impressions increased 20%, indicating a significant rise in the number of ads competing for the same pool of players. To manage rising marketing volume and fragmentation, AI-enabled tools became a common part of daily workflows with 46% of AI assistant queries focused on reporting and performance breakdowns, reflecting the need for faster visibility as data volumes grew.
“AI has dramatically increased the speed and volume at which games and marketing assets reach the market,” says Adam Smart, Director of Product, Gaming at AppsFlyer. “The result is not a shortage of creativity, but a surplus of it. As paid activity and creative supply expand faster than player attention, marketing success depends on how effectively teams can measure, interpret, and act on an increasing volume of fragmented signals.”
Additional key insights from the State of Gaming for Marketers 2026
- Global gaming app UA spend reached $25B in 2025. Midcore UA spend increased 28% YoY on iOS, while Android spend remained largely flat.
● China-headquartered publishers increased their share of global gaming UA spend. Their share grew by 26% YoY in the UK, and 22% globally, with gains strongest on Android.
● iOS paid installs reached record highs. Share in the UK rose across Casino (+13%), Hypercasual (+10%), and Midcore (+30%).
● iOS advertisers expanded media mix to find incremental scale. iOS gaming advertisers increased the number of media sources they used by up to 15% YoY, reflecting growing fragmentation and the need to diversify beyond core channels.
● AI is still used primarily to manage marketing scale, not strategy. With 46% of AI assistant queries focused on reporting and performance breakdowns, teams are using AI to keep pace with rising data volumes rather than replace decision-making, but some genres are already employing more complex tasks and asks.
Methodology
AppsFlyer’s State of Gaming for Marketers 2026 is based on anonymized, aggregated data from 9.6 thousand gaming apps worldwide, analyzing 24.8 billion total installs, including 14.1 billion paid installs, alongside ad spend, creative production, monetization, AI-assisted workflows, and media source usage across iOS and Android during 2025.
The full report is available at: appsflyer.com/resources/reports/gaming-marketers/
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Slot Game Portfolio Valuation and What High-Performing Content Means for Operator Valuations
Slot portfolios have moved from background assets to headline valuation drivers.
Content quality, consistency and player response now shape how gaming businesses are priced.
The way operator value is assessed has become more nuanced. Revenue still matters, but it no longer tells the full story. Attention has shifted toward what generates that revenue and how reliably it can continue to do so. Slot game portfolios now sit at the centre of that conversation.
If the content keeps players engaged without heavy intervention, confidence grows. That confidence influences how lenders, buyers and partners view long-term stability and growth potential.
Slot Portfolios Are No Longer Secondary Assets
Slot games generate a large share of casino revenue across most regulated markets. That reality has forced valuation models to evolve. Slot content is no longer treated as a supporting feature. It is viewed as a core operational asset.
When reviewing an operator, analysts now ask direct questions about slot performance. How concentrated is revenue around a small group of titles? How quickly do new releases gain traction? How stable is engagement across the year? These answers help determine whether earnings are sustainable.
In the first third of many valuation discussions, online slots appear alongside metrics like player retention and average revenue per user. That placement reflects how closely content performance is tied to perceived business strength.
What Separates High-Performing Slot Content From the Rest
A large library alone does not impress experienced evaluators. Performance matters more than volume. High-performing portfolios convert interest into repeat play and steady revenue over time.
Several traits tend to stand out:
- A mix of volatility levels that supports both casual and higher-value players
- Titles that remain relevant months after launch
- Smooth mobile performance that avoids friction
- Consistent technical reliability
When these elements are present, revenue patterns become easier to forecast. Predictability reduces perceived risk, directly influencing valuation outcomes.
This is where online slots play a defining role. They offer frequent engagement and repeat sessions that are easier to measure than one-off betting activity.
Content Diversity as a Risk Management Tool
From a valuation perspective, concentration risk is a red flag. Portfolios that rely too heavily on a narrow theme or a small group of titles can suffer sudden drops in performance.
Diverse slot libraries spread that risk. Different themes, mechanics and pacing styles attract different player types. If interest fades in one area, activity often shifts rather than disappears.
This diversification stabilizes revenue without the need for constant promotional pressure. That stability matters during due diligence. It signals that earnings are supported by structure rather than short-term incentives.
For many investors, a well-balanced online slots portfolio suggests disciplined content planning rather than reactive decision-making.
Player Retention Tells a Clearer Valuation Story
Retention has become one of the clearest signals of portfolio health. High-performing slot content keeps players returning because the experience feels rewarding and familiar.
When session frequency remains steady and average playtime holds, operating efficiency improves. Marketing spend stretches further. Margins become easier to protect.
Retention driven by slot play also strengthens cross-activity behaviour. Players who trust the slot experience are more likely to explore other offerings. This reinforces platform stickiness, which valuation models increasingly reward.
Repeated engagement with online slots often signals long-term value rather than temporary spikes in activity.
Why Buyers Look Closely at Slot Performance Data
During acquisition talks, slot data is rarely skimmed. Buyers want clarity. They want to know which titles carry weight and how performance changes over time.
Clear documentation makes a difference. Strong portfolios come with transparent performance histories, consistent contribution margins and evidence of player loyalty.
This clarity reduces integration risk. Content that already resonates with players tends to maintain momentum even when ownership changes. That continuity supports stronger pricing discussions.
In markets where online slots dominate revenue mix, content quality can outweigh short-term earnings swings when final valuations are set.
Long-Term Market Confidence and Content Quality
Positive sentiment around online casino gaming and sports betting continues to support content-led valuation models. Slot games, in particular, scale efficiently across regions and devices.
When platforms expand, slot libraries often deliver immediate engagement without complex onboarding. That ability reinforces confidence in future earnings.
Mentions of online slots in valuation commentary are no longer incidental. They reflect a broader shift in how value is understood. Content strength now acts as proof of operational maturity.
Why Slot Content Now Shapes Valuation Outcomes
The logic of valuations has evolved. Financial performance remains important, but the quality of content goes a long way toward explaining why companies with similar performance earn such different valuations, especially when revenue performance looks similar on paper.
Effective slot portfolios are stable, flexible and trusted by their players. These attributes carry as much weight as balance sheets because they indicate how well an operation can adapt to different market and patron demands.
The implications for operators with expansion and exit plans could not be clearer. High-quality slot content is not something that sits behind the scenes. It is perhaps the most obvious determinant of value and the key to building and maintaining investor confidence and sustainable performance.
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