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YGAM welcomes former Gambling Commission executive as Head of External Affairs

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YGAM, the national charity that works to inform, educate and safeguard young people against problematic gambling and social gaming, has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Bliss as the organisation’s new Head of External Affairs. Daniel joins YGAM from the Gambling Commission where he worked for three years in a number of roles within the communications team. During his time at the Commission, Daniel was involved in key projects including major policy announcements and the launch of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms. He previously held roles in politics and in regional media.

YGAM co-founder and chief executive Lee Willows said: “I am delighted to welcome Daniel to what is an agile, inspirational and committed team.  He joins at a key point in the charity’s development as we scale to deliver the UK’s first national education programme with GamCare and supported by members of the Betting & Gaming Council which will see us collectively reach 7m young people over the next four years.  Daniel brings valuable expertise to this dynamic role specialising in communications, marketing, public affairs and stakeholder engagement.

“His role at YGAM is to advance the organisation’s marketing and communications across all channels, help drive the successful workshops and programmes as supporting partnerships with commercial organisations operating in the gaming and gambling space.  I am confident that in his role as part of the Senior Leadership team, he will play a crucial role in helping YGAM achieve its objectives.”

Reflecting on his new position, Daniel said: “I have worked closely with a range of stakeholders connected to the gambling industry over the last three years and I am thrilled to be joining YGAM at this exciting time in their journey. YGAM has an impressive track record for creating and delivering exceptional accredited education programmes to minimise gambling-related harm among young people. As gambling continues to climb up the news and political agenda, I am looking forward to working with a talented and committed team as they continue to make a positive impact on such an important issue.”

In collaboration with GamCare and supported by the Betting and Gaming Council, YGAM has announced a target of jointly delivering at least one session of gambling awareness to all 11-19 year olds in the country by 2024.  To help achieve its short, mid and long-term objectives the organisation is developing its team from its January 2020 headcount of 26 to 42 by the end of Q1.

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G2’s Otis Lawrence wins 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.

G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.

The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.

Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.

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BETBY secures fifth award in six months with best eSports Supplier win at Sigma Europe

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BETBY, the provider of B2B sportsbook solutions, has been named Best eSports Supplier at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026, further reinforcing its position as one of the industry’s leading innovators in esports betting.

The awards ceremony took place at Casino Maltese in Valletta, Malta, bringing together key stakeholders from across the global iGaming industry to recognise companies driving excellence, innovation, and growth across the sector.

This latest accolade highlights BETBY’s continued investment in its proprietary esports feed, Betby Games, which has become a central pillar of the supplier’s sportsbook offering.

Built to deliver fast-paced, high-frequency betting content, Betby Games combines 35+ titles with scalable event coverage, engaging market depth, and strong customisation capabilities to help operators strengthen player engagement across both mature and emerging markets.

The award also reflects the continued evolution of BETBY’s esports strategy, which has expanded beyond standard content to include localised titles, including eKabaddi and eVaquejada, innovative formats, and technology-driven enhancements designed to support operator differentiation.

Through Betby Games, BETBY continues to provide partners with a flexible esports solution that can be adapted to regional preferences, audience behaviours, and market opportunities.

The win marks BETBY’s fifth industry award in less than six months, following recent recognitions at the SiGMA South America Awards for Best eSports Product, the EGR Europe B2B Awards for Best European Marketing Campaign of the Year, the Global Gaming Awards for Breakthrough Company of the Year, and the European iGaming Awards for Sportsbetting Platform of the Year.

Commenting on the achievement, Leonid Pertsovskiy, Chief Executive Officer at BETBY, said: “Winning Best eSports Supplier at the SiGMA Europe Awards is another proud moment for BETBY and a strong recognition of the work our team continues to deliver. eSports has long been one of our key areas of focus, and this award reinforces the strength of our vision, our technology, and our ability to create products that bring real value to operators.

“To receive five major awards in less than six months is a remarkable milestone, but more importantly, it reflects the consistency of our progress. We are continuing to invest in localisation and product depth, ensuring that BETBY remains at the forefront of sportsbook innovation.”

BETBY is a leading B2B provider of top-tier sports betting services, renowned for its groundbreaking technology and dedication to excellence. BETBY’s team of industry veterans tap into their knowledge and expertise to deliver a premium, adaptable, and scalable sportsbook platform tailored to meet the varied demands of operators across the globe.

From dynamic in-play betting options to robust risk management tools and ground-breaking AI tools, BETBY is committed to propelling the success of its partners in the rapidly evolving landscape of online sports betting.

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Endorphina runs LinkedIn giveaway for 10 tickets to EGRB2B Awards 2026

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Tickets cover the EGRB2B Awards ceremony in London on June 3, with half chosen by comment quality and half via random draw.

Endorphina is running a LinkedIn-only giveaway offering 10 tickets to the EGRB2B Awards 2026 ceremony in London on June 3.

According to the company, participants can enter by tagging the company and/or a person they want “to see in the room” and explaining why.

Endorphina said five tickets will be awarded to the “strongest & most convincing LinkedIn comments,” while the remaining five will be selected via a random draw from all entries.

In its announcement, the supplier added: “Let’s put together the most legendary EGRB2B event table ever and bring together the best service providers in the iGaming industry.”

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