Press Releases
YGAM and GamCare go digital to deliver world class education programme despite Covid-19

Leading charities YGAM (The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust) and GamCare have risen to the challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic by accelerating the digital transformation of their education resources and using virtual classrooms to raise awareness of gambling related harms. The two organisations, which were selected by the Betting and Gaming Council to deliver its £10 million funded national education programme, have succeeded in delivering over 20 classes reaching out to 350 individuals since April.
Explaining the challenges, Kev Clelland, Operations Director at YGAM, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed both personal and work life. The charity sector in particular has faced profound challenges impacting both funding and how organisations are able to reach the people they have the responsibility to support.
“During lockdown the YGAM Practitioner Workshops have been presented as a blended digital offering which is proving hugely popular with both teachers and other professionals. Our education team has trained over 300 practitioners online, significantly more than the number we had planned to train face-to-face. Such has been the success that YGAM is now building up to deliver a minimum of five blended digital Practitioner Workshops a week.”
He continued: “We have added to our education team during lockdown and also written a raft of new resources, including full schemes from year 3 to year 11 as well as youth work specific materials. We have also formed groups to look at how we best approach our work in Wales and Northern Ireland.”
YGAM has also launched its new ‘Parent Hub’ website dedicated to providing an abundance of important resources and activities to support families and help build digital resilience. Through the summer, the ‘Parent Hub’ will be developed further courtesy of additional video content, podcasts, and social media campaigns. With university courses expected to be facilitated online in some form for the remainder of 2020, YGAM is focused on adapting its student resources ready for the upcoming first semester.
GamCare workshops for young people and CPD accredited training sessions for professionals have been moved online, with the result that attendance has doubled from April to May with new eLearning modules in development. A brand-new delivery team has been on-boarded in order to scale up the programme both online and face-to-face when it is safe to do so.
Downloadable factsheets are available for parents and teachers who would like to introduce the topic to young people via www.bigdeal.org.uk, GamCare’s dedicated website for young people, parents and teachers, and a new working group has been convened to ensure that the team can continue to reach young people despite reduced contact and social distancing, including via YouTube.
For more information on the Betting and Gaming Council’s Safer Gambling Commitments: https://bettingandgamingcouncil.com/safer-gambling/
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Conferences in Europe
2025 Gaming in Holland Conference announces headline speakers

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TheĀ 2025 Gaming in Holland Conference, which will take place June 5, 2025, at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, is proud to announce its first confirmed speakers.
The Gaming in Holland Conference is THE place to meet the key decision makers in the Netherlandsā regulated gambling market.
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First speakers announced
We are very happy to welcome the following key decision makers to our speaker line-up:
- Arjan Blok, CEO, Nederlandse Loterij
- Renske Fikkers, Head of Market Supervision, Netherlands Gambling Authority
- Justin Franssen, Partner, Franssen Tolboom Advocaten
- Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com
- Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital
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About the 2025 GiH Conference: A Change is Gonna Come?
Recently, Teun Struycken, State Secretary for Legal Protection, announced a far-reaching revision of the Dutch Remote Gambling Act.
This month, the Dutch Lower House will hold roundtable discussions on the current state of the regulated gambling market. These roundtable discussions will be followed by an in-depth debate with the state secretary on March 27.
Naturally, this means that there will be plenty to discuss at this yearās Gaming in Holland Conference. Donāt miss it if you want to keep abreast of the latest developments.
As always, all-day networking, our traditional canal boat tour, and networking drinks at Holland Casino are included in the event.
Last but not least, the āDutch Online Casino of the Yearā award ceremony will be part of the post-conference networking drinks. Donāt miss the festivities!
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Registration now open
Early bird registration is now open:Ā https://bit.ly/GiHC2025.Ā Donāt miss it!
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Latin America
SharpLink Gaming Reports Full Year 2024 Financial Results

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SharpLink Gaming, Inc., an online performance-based marketing company serving the U.S. sports betting and global iGaming industries, today announced its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024.
Financial Highlights
- Revenues declined 26.1% to $3,662,349 in 2024 from $4,952,725 in 2023.
- Total operating expenses dropped 45.6% to $5,669,248 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $10,425,865 for the same 12-month period in 2023.
- Net income rose to $10,099,619, or $2.29 income per share, from a net loss of $14,243,182, or $5.19 loss per share, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
- Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax, totaled $14,573,262 in 2024, which was up 586.7% from a net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $14,243,182 for the prior year.
- Net loss from continuing operations for the 12 months ended December 31, 2024 totaled $4,473,643, representing a 60.2% decrease when compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $11,248,598 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2023.
- As of December 31, 2024, cash on hand was $1,436,729, a 42.2% decrease when compared to cash on hand of $2,487,481 as of December 31, 2023. Total stockholdersā equity was $2,082,869 as of December 31, 2024, which compared to a total stockholdersā deficit of $9,399,769 as of December 31, 2023. From May 2024 through to February 6, 2025, the Company raised gross proceeds, in aggregate, of $1,834,925 pursuant to its At-The-Market Offering, offered under its initial and supplemental prospectuses filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ā of which $896,215 in gross proceeds were raised as of December 31, 2024 and the remaining $938,710 was raised in early 2025.
2024 Operational Highlights
- On January 18, 2024, SharpLink completed the sale of its Sports Gaming Client Services and SHGN businesses to RSports Interactive, Inc. for $22.5 million in an all-cash transaction.
- Immediately following the sale, SharpLink used a portion of the proceeds from the sale to retire approximately $19.4 million, in aggregate, in outstanding debt obligations, thereby eliminating all interest-bearing debt on its balance sheet.
- On February 13, 2024, completed domestication merger with SharpLink Gaming, Ltd., changing from an Israel limited liability company to a Delaware corporation.
- In February, established new Board of Directors for SharpLink Gaming, Inc. with the appointments of Rob Phythian as Chairman and Leslie Bernhard, Obie McKenzie and Robert Gutkowski as new independent members of the Board.
- In July, announced that the Board of Directors had initiated a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company, including, but not limited to, a sale, merger, strategic business combination or other transaction, which the Board and management felt offered the best opportunities to operative SharpLinkās affiliate marketing business, drive growth and create and maximize value for the Companyās stockholders.
- Subsequent to the end of the year, in February 2025, SharpLink announced that the Company acquired a 10% equity stake in U.K.-based Armchair Enterprises Limited (āArmchairā), which owns and operates CryptoCasino.com. The acquisition was made for $500,000 in cash, along with a right of first refusal to acquire a controlling interest in Armchair.
Rob Phythian, Chairman and CEO of SharpLink Gaming, stated, āAs I reflect on our financial results for 2024, I am proud of the decisive actions our leadership has taken to streamline and focus SharpLinkās business operations and position our Company for future growth. The successful sale of our fantasy sports and sports game development businesses and the elimination of our debt marked pivotal moments in our journey. Looking ahead, we remain committed to exploring strategic opportunities that will enhance our affiliate marketing business and increase stockholder value. Our recent investment in Armchair Enterprises is a testament to our proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends in the iGaming space.ā
āIn particular, we see significant potential in blockchain technologies, which are poised to revolutionize the global digital gaming sector. The transparency, security and efficiency offered by blockchain can enhance user experiences and foster trust within the online gaming community. By embracing these advancements, we believe we can unlock new avenues for growth and makes strides forward in positioning SharpLink as a recognized leader in the markets we serve,ā concluded Phythian.
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2025 Menās College Basketball Tournament
bet365 and Incentive Games Launch $10 Million āBracket Challengeā for 2025 Menās College Basketball Tournament

bet365, the leading sports betting brand, and Incentive Games, a premier B2B games provider, are excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated ābet365 Bracket Challengeāāthe ultimate free-to-play predictor game with a potential $10 million jackpot.
Launching on Sunday, March 16, just in time for the 2025 Menās College Basketball Tournament, the ābet365 Bracket Challengeā allows basketball fans to test their knowledge and prediction skills. With a grand prize of $100,000 and a leader board rewarding the top 5,000 players, the competition is set to be bigger than ever.
For the player who achieves the elusive perfect bracket, $10 Million prize awaits!
Participants can access the bet365 Bracket Challenge page and check out the full terms and conditions by visiting nj.bet365.com/olp/bracket-challenge.
This free-to-play game is now open to new and eligible bet365 customers aged 21 and over, residing in the USA across: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana (permitted parishes only), New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. The challenge is also available in Mexico and other jurisdictions. In order to participate, players must be fully verified by bet365, with one entry allowed per person.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, commented, āWeāre proud to once again partner with bet365 to bring back this high-energy, high-stakes challenge. This game is more than predictions; itās about exciting players, driving community engagement, and being part of a monumental sporting event. We are honored to play a role in bet365ās continued success in the US and international markets.ā
A bet365 spokespersonĀ said, āWith the 2025 bet365 Bracket Challenge, Incentive Games delivers yet another slam-dunk free-to-play game! Basketball fans will undoubtedly enjoy every heart-pounding moment, as they make their predictions and compete for a $10 Million prize!ā
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