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National Gambling Education and Support Programme Launched for the UK

GamCare and YGAM will be working together to provide a new national gambling education and support programme for young people aged 11-19 across the UK.
The initiative will equip a generation of young people to better understand the risks associated with gambling and engage with gambling products and environments in an informed way.
The programme is part of a package of BGC Safer Gambling Commitments announced in November 2019. It will involve direct provision of education to 120,000 young people, in addition to the training of over 100,000 professionals who deliver education to young people – including teachers, youth workers, community mental health practitioners, police and community sports trusts.
GamCare and YGAM have set out the following shared aspirations for gambling education in the UK:
All 11-19-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive at least one session of gambling awareness education during their secondary/further education (provision in Scotland is delivered through Fast Forward)
All teachers, youth workers and other professionals working with young people should have access to information about the risks of gambling, how to identify gambling related harm in young people and where help can be sought.
All parents and families should have access to information about young people’s gambling, how to keep young people safe, and where they can be referred for help and support.
All young people (aged 18 and under) who are ‘at risk’ of or have developed a problem with gambling, or are affected by the gambling of someone close to them (e.g. a parent), should have access to age-appropriate treatment
The evidence-led, evaluated, and accredited education programmes extend beyond the individuals they reach directly by equipping people with the skills and confidence to talk to others about gambling harms and identify harmful behaviour in those close to them.
Anna Hemmings, CEO of GamCare, says:
“GamCare have been working with young people and youth facing professionals to deliver gambling education for many years. What we see in the classroom tends to be polarised views on gambling, and a lack of clear understanding about its potential risks. We are delighted to be working with YGAM and extending this much needed programme. We believe that gambling education should have parity with education around other risky behaviours and the extension of this programme will help us take a significant step towards achieving that aim.”
Lee Willows, founder and CEO of YGAM, says:
“Building upon our five-year track record of training professionals who have influence over young people’s learning, we are delighted to be working with GamCare, the Betting & Gaming Council and their members and our various external evaluation partners to scale our geographical reach to deliver this ambitious programme. Raising awareness and harm-prevention education is an important component to reduce gambling-related harms. By training professionals who have influence over young people’s learning, we will equip these professionals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to not only deliver the programme but also highlight the age-appropriate support available from GamCare.”
The education programme will be supported by a range of high-quality materials developed in accordance with PSHE Association, City and Guilds and Pearson quality standards.
To ensure the programme is delivered throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, resources will be further enriched by quality video and digital content reflective of the spaces in which young people consume information.
Those identified as being impacted by gambling-related harm through the programme will be able to receive seamless access to help and support from the GamCare team and via our youth facing website: www.BigDeal.org.uk
The Betting and Gaming Council is providing funds for the programme to the Charities Aid Foundation, which will disperse the funds to GamCare and YGAM in accordance with the grant. The programme will be overseen by an independent evaluator who will report regularly on progress against key target objectives.
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HIPTHER Announces In-Person Events Rebrand, Baltics Focus & Digital Events Lounge for 2026

HIPTHER, the global media hub and event organiser for the Gaming and Technology industries, is thrilled to announce its events’ rebrand and structural evolution for 2026 and beyond, including a stronger focus on learning and networking in the Baltics, as well as the launch of a new digital events lounge. The flagship HIPTHER Events are now rebranded as: HIPTHER Prague Summit, HIPTHER Warsaw Summit, and HIPTHER Baltics – which expands into three dedicated annual events, one in each Baltic capital.
10+ Years of Learning, Innovation & Networking
In 2026, HIPTHER celebrates ten years of impact on the events space for Gaming and Tech, marking the 10th anniversary of its flagship boutique summit in Central and Eastern Europe, long known as the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit.
Starting from the vibrant Gaming sector and anticipating the rapid convergence of Technology with iGaming, HIPTHER introduced sessions and networking opportunities for emerging industries such as Fintech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, VR/AR, and more. This forward-looking vision established HIPTHER as the organiser of premier Gaming & Tech boutique events in Europe, gaining loyal participants from the most innovative companies.
Over the years, the flagship HIPTHER Events included:
- Prague Gaming & TECH Summit – the GameTech industry staple for CEE and beyond.
- MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit – the networking hub of the Baltics, rotating between the Baltic capitals.
- European Gaming Congress (EGC) – the definitive gathering for Gaming leaders and experts in Warsaw.
HIPTHER 2.0: The Natural Evolution of Branding & Connections
2024 and 2025 saw the strategic communication of all events under the HIPTHER brand across channels and content. This strategy paid off with growing word-of-mouth recognition, as the community itself began referring to “HIPTHER Prague”, “HIPTHER Warsaw”, or simply “HIPTHER Summits”.
As a natural next step, HIPTHER Events are now rebranded as: “HIPTHER Prague Summit”, “HIPTHER Warsaw Summit”, and “HIPTHER Baltics”, with the latter expanding into three yearly events, one in each Baltic capital:
- HIPTHER Baltics: Vilnius (HIPTHER Vilnius)
- HIPTHER Baltics: Riga (HIPTHER Riga)
- HIPTHER Baltics: Tallinn (HIPTHER Tallinn)
Each conference will highlight the unique character and innovation of the local industries, while connecting them to Gaming and Tech leaders from across Europe and the globe.
Introducing the HIPTHER Lounge – Smart Digital Networking
Alongside the rebrand, HIPTHER is proud to launch the HIPTHER Lounge, a digital event companion designed to make participation smarter, smoother, and more connected.
With one profile, participants can:
- Register seamlessly for all HIPTHER events.
- Access live agendas, speaker updates, maps & alerts.
- Benefit from AI-assisted networking and smart meeting scheduling.
- Receive tailored connection recommendations and post-event materials.
- Enjoy reminders and notifications that keep them in the loop before, during, and after the events.
The HIPTHER Lounge embodies the future of event engagement: a digital hub for learning, connection, and meaningful business growth.
Zoltan Tuendik, HIPTHER Co-Founder, stated about this new era of HIPTHER Events:
“A decade in, we’ve learned that the true power of events lies not in the stage or the spotlight, but in the connections we spark and the futures we shape together. At HIPTHER, we don’t follow trends, we anticipate them, connect the dots, and design platforms where tomorrow’s ideas meet today’s innovators. As technology reshapes how we interact, our mission is to make those connections more intelligent, more meaningful, and above all, more human.”
Join the #hipthers Community – Learn more about HIPTHER Events Now!
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PIN-UP Global Transforms into the RedCore Business Group

International holding PIN-UP Global is scaling up to become the RedCore business group. This move will enable the holding, which specialises in developing technological solutions for the iGaming industry, to realise its ambitious plans for expansion into new markets.
RedCore is an international business group that creates technological solutions for digital markets. Over the years, the company has expanded beyond iGaming and transformed into a diversified business group that operates far outside the confines of a single industry. RedCore has a well-structured management model and a strategic focus on growth. Our products and services cover fintech, marketing, e-commerce, customer service, communications and regulatory technologies. The business group develops applied solutions that help businesses scale, optimize processes, reduce costs, and meet the demands of highly regulated markets.
“Throughout our growth, it became clear that our potential goes far beyond a single industry. Currently, we bring together expertise and technology in various areas of digital business. iGaming remains a part of our experience — but now it’s just one of the areas where we innovate and drive progress,”— Marina Ilina, CEO and founder of the business group commented.
RedCore will be presented for the first time at the SBC Summit to be held on 16 to 18 September 2025 in Lisbon, at stand D185, where the business group will present its portfolio of B2B products and solutions.
RedCore retains the core operating principles that made PIN-UP Global a market leader. The business group remains true to its philosophy of leadership and constant progress, deep expertise in every area of activity, synergy and teamwork. Its focus on results and principles of open, honest communication with partners and employees remain unchanged.
The restructuring to RedCore opens new horizons of cooperation for existing and potential partners. The business group is ready to offer comprehensive technological solutions that go beyond traditional industry boundaries.
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DATA.BET Secures Spot at SBC Summit 2025

The company strengthens its market position with the recent launch of sports betting
DATA.BET, a trusted sportsbook solution supplier, will present its expanded portfolio at SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon, stand D160. The company now offers a unified solution covering sports, esports, and virtual sports.
From September 16 to 18, the company’s representatives will unveil the updated product suite. Building on its established presence in esports and virtual sports betting, DATA.BET has expanded into traditional sports betting, covering over 50,000 sports events per month across 63+ pre-match and 38 live sports disciplines. The company’s 24/7 in-house trading team maintains 93% market uptime while delivering 1000+ betting markets backed by official data partnerships.
Each betting vertical, as well as individual sports and leagues within them, can be activated separately or combined based on market needs. Operators can instantly launch the complete sportsbook solution through a ready-to-use Single Page Application (iFrame), while those with an existing betting platform can integrate directly via the Odds Feed API.
At SBC Summit, visitors will explore DATA.BET’s core products: Risk Management system, Odds Feed, Widgets, Streams, SPA (iFrame), and Bet Builder available for all three verticals. The latest features joined our comprehensive suite include Hot Bundles for express betting optimization and Timeline Widget for enhanced game process tracking.
“This marks our first offline presentation of the complete sportsbook solution we launched in May with our full product range and latest features for betting,” said Natalie Loshatynska, Head of PR & Marketing at DATA.BET. “We look forward to showing SBC Summit participants how our technology empowers operators and platform providers to offer their clients a more dynamic and engaging betting experience.”
Discover DATA.BET’s betting technology solution at stand D160. Connect with the team at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.
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