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UK Gambling Commission publishes further data showing the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour

The UK Gambling Commission has today published further data showing the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on gambling behaviour.
The data reflects the first full month of lockdown in April and was collected from the largest online operators and the YouGov Covid-19 tracker. It builds on data published by the Commission on 12 May, after which the Commission issued updated guidance to operators which included the need for improved affordability checks, the prevention of reverse withdrawals and restrictions on bonus offers.
This latest set of data is consistent with the first set of data. Overall participation[1] has decreased but some engaged players are spending more time and money gambling on certain products. This is why the Commission strengthened guidance for operators to ensure people are more protected from harm.
Having assessed the implications, the Commission will now continue to track and assess risk by:
- assessing the impact of the strengthened guidance issued to operators
- collecting and publishing the data being gathered
- supporting the industry as land-based premises begin to open
- where evidence identifies additional risks faced by consumers, taking further action to protect consumers.
The data was taken from YouGov’s Covid-19 tracker, which covers a representative sample of circa 2,000 adults in Great Britain each week, and from submissions of the biggest operators, covering approximately 80% of the entire online gambling market.
The full report on Covid-19-related data is available on the Gambling Commission’s website.
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SOFTSWISS Deepens Safer Play as Platinum Partner of Responsible Gambling Summit 2025

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SOFTSWISS, an international technology provider with over 15 years in the iGaming sector, has partnered with South African entities for the Responsible Gambling Summit 2025, reinforcing its commitment to safe, sustainable play in one of its key growth regions. The two-day summit, organised by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, brings together regulators, operators, and experts to advance harm minimisation and industry collaboration.
The Responsible Gambling Summit 2025 will take place from 13 to 14 November in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will include an awards gala dinner recognising initiatives in safer gambling. The programme spans policy, compliance, innovation, and public education, with sessions on illegal market impacts, regulatory development, and technologyâs role in prevention and intervention. A SOFTSWISS representative will join the panel discussion âInnovation, Technology, and Responsible Gamblingâ, which explores emerging risks and mitigation strategies in digital environments.
âIndustry partnership is essential to keep responsible gambling and player protection visible, effective, and evidence-based across channels. We greatly value the commitment and partnership of prominent international companies, such as SOFTSWISS, whose support brings expertise and resources to these important initiatives in South Africa,â said Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive Director at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation.
âSouth Africa is a priority market for SOFTSWISS, and we are proud to support this summitâs mission to advance safer play through collaboration and technology,â said Miranda Guliashvili, Head of Regional Growth at SOFTSWISS. âWe continuously apply responsible gambling best practices in our products to help operators build sustainable, compliant growth.â
Building on this commitment, the SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud team has delivered measurable results: from January to August 2025, it prevented over 15 million euro in fraudulent transactions, resolved more than 56,000 tasks, and processed 70 player complaints submitted to gaming regulators and forums. As fraud tactics evolve â including attempts to use AI-generated deepfakes during verification â SOFTSWISS is strengthening its tools and processes to help operators maintain a secure, transparent environment.
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About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The companyâs product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Blueprint Gaming strengthens European foothold with Finnish state lottery Veikkaus partnership

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Blueprint Gaming has bolstered its presence across Europe after securing a new partnership with Veikkaus, the Finnish state lottery.
Veikkausâ player base across Finland now benefits from Blueprintâs entire portfolio, featuring branded titles Rick and Morty: Strike Back, The Flintstones
and ted
Afterparty, as well as its iconic King Kong and Fishinâ Frenzy franchises.
Comprising over 1,200 top iGaming professionals, with responsible gaming firmly at its core, Veikkaus operates all gambling content offered throughout Finland, covering lottery, casino and sports betting.
The state-owned organisation has now elevated its diverse gambling portfolio through a library of feature-rich games known for their vibrant visuals, proven retention-focused mechanics and immersive gameplay.
Blueprint Gamingâs latest agreement underlines its ambitions of continuing to expand its global footprint across the industryâs most progressive markets, bringing its ever-expanding content to a new wave of players.
Samuel Haggblom, Director of Key Accounts at Blueprint Gaming, said: âWe are thrilled to join forces with Veikkaus, one of Europeâs most respected and responsible state-owned operators, in a move that significantly strengthens our presence across the continent.
âFinland continues to stand as an exciting opportunity for Blueprint, and through this collaboration, we are bringing our market-leading portfolio, from much-loved franchises to our latest innovations, to a whole new audience of players.â
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