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National Gambling Education and Support Programme Launched for the UK

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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.

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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

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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.”

 

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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

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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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Push Gaming launches its games with Slots Temple in the UK

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming is the latest studio to partner with the new UK-facing online casino from the brains behind the popular affiliate site Slots Temple.

Push Gaming’s formidable line-up of games includes all its famous titles, live on the fresh, new entrant to the UK market. Razor Returns, Retro Tapes and Big Bamboo can all be enjoyed by Slots Temple players.

The highly anticipated sequel Retro Sweets will soon be available, along with the rest of Push’s upcoming new games roadmap, including Cats of Olympuss and The Grand Show.

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A group of online gaming enthusiasts runs Slots Temple with decades of industry experience. Together, they have brought their combined knowledge and passion to bear with one of the fastest-growing new sites in the UK market.

The partnership marks another step forward in Push Gaming’s recent impressive global growth as it maintains its momentum in the latter stages of H1.

Fiona Hickey, Chief Business Development Officer at Push Gaming, said: “It’s not often you see established affiliate sites taking the step into real-money operating but the move speaks volumes for the experience and ambition of the team at Slots Temple.

“That kind of drive and vision mirrors how we develop at Push and so it’s a pleasure to work with them and add our leading slot library to its ranks. It also strengthens our position in the key UK market as we continue expanding in regulated markets.”

Fraser Linkleter, Director at Slots Temple added: “Push Gaming and its renowned collection of games needs no introduction to UK players. It’s a brand we absolutely had to have in our lobby and we think our players will wholeheartedly agree.

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“We’re all about quality, choice and today’s best slots. Push Gaming gives us that in abundance and we’re delighted to welcome its content to our platform.”

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3 Oaks Gaming presents a feature-rich trip to the Far East in 3 China Pots: Hold and Win

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Distributor extends 3 Pots series with Asian-themed title

3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has launched 3 China Pots: Hold and Win, the first time the company has integrated the popular 3 Pots mechanic within a Far East-themed title.

The latest instalment from 3 Oaks to incorporate the 3 Pots functionality sees players transported to the allure of the Orient, where the Extra, Double and Multi modifiers influence the Bonus Game once activated.

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To trigger the Hold and Win round, Bonus symbols depicting the different pots are added to the progress meter within the main game. Enough blue icons open the Extra Feature, where four respins are awarded instead of the standard three. Red symbols unlock the Double Feature, which activates two game boards, while the purple Multi Feature adds multipliers to random cells.

The Extra, Double and Multi Pot features can all be triggered simultaneously, enhancing the win potential to new heights when the modifiers work in combination.

Additionally, the game’s Mini, Minor and Major Jackpots may appear during the Bonus Game and reward the corresponding cash value, with the Grand Jackpot worth 2,000x also awarded when the entire grid is filled within the Hold and Win mode.

Yuriy Muratov, Chief Commercial Officer at 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “3 China Pots: Hold and Win takes users on a mystical voyage to an opulent palace, where players can uncover a wealth of riches thanks to the captivating 3 Pots mechanic.

“The 3 Pots mechanic continues to grow in popularity and incorporating it within such a popular slot theme will only broaden its appeal to a wider audience.”

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Belatra serves up tasty Chef’s Sticky Fruits slot

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Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has served up another classic with its tasty Chef’s Sticky Fruits slot.

This latest release from Belatra’s studio  is a vibrant and juicy addition to its renowned catalogue of slots. It’s a 5×4 slot game bursting with colour that’s heightened with an upbeat, retro soundtrack that perfectly captures the essence of fun at the heart of every play. With 100 active paylines, players have numerous chances to win big with every spin.

Players are surrounded by a cast of characters including the moustached chef himself and the innovative Mrs. Wild Cleaver, who represents the wild symbol.

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The magic ingredient in this game is the Glued Reels feature. During gameplay, two identical glued reels can appear randomly, boosting players’ chances to walk away with big wins. These glued reels

have the power to expand across three, four, or even all five reels, dramatically increasing the opportunities for major payouts. Additionally, multipliers ranging from 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 can be applied to the glued reels.

Sergey Chernyavski, Belatra Games’ CCO, said: “Chef’s Sticky Fruits is the perfect recipe for fun on the reels. This new game brings together the essence of a fruit-themed slot and then seasons it with a fresh twist thanks to the Glued Reels feature. Players will be desperate to tuck in for a ‘bellissimo’  time.”

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