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Employees facing increased financial stress in week before payday

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6 years ago

February 19, 2020

fastPAYE finds that almost 78% of UK workers are living payday to payday; anxiety likely to affect staff performance in the gaming sector

Almost half of UK workers who get paid monthly experience heightened money-related worries in the run up to payday, according to research by fastPAYE, the flexible wage application for the modern workforce.

Of those surveyed by the company, which launched a revolutionary wage management system last month that enables betting and casino businesses to pay staff wages on demand, 46% said that their financial concerns increased in the week before receiving their monthly wage packet.

This stress can lead to reliance on high interest credit options to tide workers over, with most people turning to credit cards to see them through the prolonged pay period. More than half of respondents admitted to using one often and at least 20% of those turn to plastic every month.

Overdrafts also provide a fallback with 40% going into the red as payday approaches, while a fifth of employees which took part in the research resort to costly payday loans that can have significant financial consequences.

Credit acquired is most spent on groceries according to the survey, shortly followed by bills, leisure activities and house repairs as workers living payday to payday struggle to cover unexpected costs when they arise.

Backed by sister company ShopWorks, a staff management system provider to some of the biggest gaming and betting brands including Betfred, PaddyPower, Gauselmann, Novomatic, Mecca and Grosvenor, fastPAYE’s research emphasises the impact of the four to five-week pay gap can have on employee financial wellbeing.

Commenting on the findings, Ian Hogg, chairman of fastPAYE, said: “The number of people going through financial anxiety because of the outdated monthly wage system often relied on by the gaming sector is concerning, especially considering that with new technology this stress can be lessened.

“Whether you’re a casino and betting company or a large retailer, if a staff member has money-related worries it is likely to affect their performance in the workplace. But by giving employees early access to a proportion of their earned wages, businesses can give workers greater control over their finances and in turn help to harness a happier workforce.”

fastPAYE launched in January this year to provide a cost-efficient, flexible alternative to the outdated monthly wage system. The application enables businesses to offer salary drawdowns based on completed shifts before payday, and since the fastPAYE model isn’t a loan, it charges no interest.

The company has a strong heritage in the gaming sector through ShopWorks, which has years of experience working in the industry, together with the technical expertise and understanding to address operators’ staff recruitment and retention challenges.

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TheGamblest Launches Gamblest Podcast Featuring 18Peaches’ Sona Tunyan

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19 hours ago

February 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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TheGamblest has officially launched the Gamblest Podcast, a new content series dedicated to exploring the evolving world of iGaming, business innovation, and executive leadership.

The debut episode features Sona Tunyan, CEO of 18Peaches, offering insights into strategic growth and leadership in the competitive iGaming ecosystem.

Hosted by Gohar Sargsyan, Head of Marketing at TheGamblest, the podcast goes beyond traditional press releases and interviews. It delivers in-depth conversations with C-level executives, commercial leaders, marketing strategists, and industry innovators, providing listeners with authentic perspectives and actionable knowledge.

Focus on Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation

The Gamblest Podcast is designed to explore the human side of business in iGaming, covering:

Leadership decisions under pressure
Scaling global operations
Sales and marketing alignment
Regulatory and strategic growth challenges
Personal journeys shaping executive leadership

Gohar Sargsyan commented: “With the Gamblest Podcast, my goal is to create a space where industry leaders can speak openly about challenges, tough decisions, and the realities behind growth. Honest conversations are what truly drive sustainable progress.”

Debut Episode Highlights

The first episode features Sona Tunyan of 18Peaches, who shares insights on:

Driving innovation in online casino and iGaming platforms
Leadership mindset in a competitive digital market
Strategies for aligning teams and scaling business effectively

Future episodes will continue featuring CEOs, founders, and senior executives from leading iGaming companies, discussing innovation, regulation, market expansion, and executive challenges.

Subscribe and Join the Conversation

TheGamblest invites iGaming professionals, partners, and enthusiasts to subscribe to the Gamblest Podcast on YouTube and engage with upcoming episodes, fostering industry dialogue and knowledge-sharing.

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Conferences

BetConstruct AI to Redefine the Brazilian iGaming Landscape at SBC Summit Rio 2026

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2 days ago

February 26, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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BetConstruct AI is excited to announce its participation in the SBC Summit Rio 2026, held from March 4-5 at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro.

As Brazil navigates its second year of full regulation, BetConstruct AI arrives at this pivotal market juncture to showcase a vision of technological empowerment and strategic autonomy.

At Stand A230, visitors will encounter a comprehensive suite of AI-driven solutions designed to meet the high standards of the Brazilian audience. The showcase features the industry-leading Sportsbook and Casino Platforms, engineered to scale rapidly while maintaining the highest levels of performance.

Beyond the core platforms, BetConstruct AI provides the essential architecture for a dominant online brand. This includes CMS Pro, a specialized content management solution that empowers operators to manage their entire business from one centralized hub, and SpringBuilder X, our mobile-first, SEO-driven drag-and-drop website builder that eliminates the need for technical skills. Taking customization a step further, BetChain AI offers a revolutionary way to build and shape iGaming websites faster and smarter, giving partners full creative control. These foundational tools are designed to work in perfect harmony with our deeper intelligence layer, creating a seamless bridge between a stunning user interface and sophisticated back-end automation.

The core of the exhibition is the BetConstruct AI Suite, a sophisticated collection of tools built to automate and optimize the operator’s journey. This includes:

CRM AI: Delivering deep behavioral insights to enhance player retention.
Umbrella AI: Providing real-time risk management and automated player protection.
AI Game Recommendation System: Ensuring personalized content delivery to maximize engagement.
Betting Mate: An intuitive AI companion that elevates the player experience with real-time stats and insights.

Reflecting its commitment to the Brazilian market’s long-term success, BetConstruct AI will highlight its exclusive “The Choice to Grow” program. This performance-based initiative is designed to reward partners who achieve a 16.67% increase in GGR per quarter. By meeting these targets across a diverse product range – including Sportsbook, Virtual Sports, and partner brands like PopOK Gaming and CreedRoomz- operators can unlock a 51% invoice discount every third month, alongside exclusive service benefits and tournament access.

BetConstruct AI invites all industry stakeholders, operators, and media representatives to visit Stand A230 at Riocentro. The team will be available throughout the summit to demonstrate how a connected, AI-driven environment allows partners to choose the path of innovation, efficiency, and market leadership in the Brazilian Market.

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CoinsPaid CEO Max Krupyshev on Bet It Drives: Crypto Secrets and Why “Zero Risk” Is the Fastest Way to Lose a Deal

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2 days ago

February 26, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Max Krupyshev has been in crypto since 2013—long before it was “the usual.”

In the Bet It Drives podcast Season 4, Episode 3, the CoinsPaid and CryptoProcessing.com CEO joins host Yevhen Krazhan in Barcelona to explain why trust and controls decide who scales.

“Crypto was never anonymous—that was a misconception,” Max Krupyshev says in the podcast.

From there, he breaks down how the industry matured, why mass adoption is inevitable, and why the biggest risks today aren’t what most people think they are.

During the ride, Max digs into:

Is crypto still associated with money laundering?
Can crypto transactions still be completely anonymous?
The most common crypto fraud patterns in B2B
How to win big deals in business (and the fastest way to lose one)
What he dislikes in iGaming + crypto, and what the industry needs to fix next
The 8-Bitcoin story: what he spent it on, and why he doesn’t regret it
His most remarkable iGaming partnership, and why it mattered
Where crypto will be in 10 years, and what happens to cash along the way

Alongside the industry talk, Episode 3 also brings back Confess or Call, when Max gets pushed into a dramatic prank call: ringing his Head of Sales with an “urgent” request.

“This episode is practical,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech and host of Bet It Drives. “Max explains the risks, how fraud happens in practice, and what operators should look for in a payment provider. If you handle payments in iGaming, this episode lays out what matters, and what doesn’t.”

Season 4 opened with a CEO episode with Cedomir Tomic (Founder of Alea) and Oleksandr Feshchenko (CEO of GR8 Tech), followed by Akhil Sarin on marketing and partnerships at Stake. Episode 3 is for operators, affiliates, and product teams who want to understand crypto beyond the obvious, and episode 4 features Marek Suchar breaking down esports betting.

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