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YGAM launch ‘Parent Hub’ as university research highlights loot box danger amongst children

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National charity, YGAM has joined with research teams from Newcastle and Loughborough Universities to help parents and carers understand the danger of loot boxes, with one young respondent in the Economic and Social Research Council funded project confirming how he spent nearly £500 buying packs of random cards.

The expert insight and advice is being posted on YGAM’s new ‘Parent Hub’ website www.parents.ygam.org. The hub which has been developed thanks to funding received from Lottoland, GVC and Playtech, provides families with the resources, information and activities to help build digital resilience and safeguard children. ‘Parent Hub’ helps explain why children are drawn to purchase loot boxes, ranging from the surprise and suspense of opening a box and the desire to win something rare, to receiving specific items that deliver an in-game advantage or boost their social status.

The research covers the potential harm loot boxes can cause, such as young people’s exposure to and normalisation of gambling style systems, as well as the emotional and financial harm from repeat spending – with one young person telling researchers how he spent nearly £500 in a mobile card game by buying packs of random cards, playing for up to seven hours a day. The advice covers how parents can take important steps to safeguard children, including the use of parental controls and identifying potential signs of harm.

“For some children, the act of opening a loot box is as important as what it contains” explains Dr James Ash, Reader in Technology, Space and Society at Newcastle University, who is leading the research. “Feelings of surprise and suspense lead to the repeat purchase of loot boxes. But this is often short-lived.

“Children and young people have told us how they feel disappointment, frustration, anger, and regret at loot box purchases, yet they are still driven to purchase again. This is concerning, given the deliberate design of these mechanisms – the visual stimulus, the randomised contents, and the very unfavourable odds for unboxing rare items – which can lead to repeat loot box purchases.”

Amanda Atkinson, Head of Parental Engagement at YGAM said the research will help inform and develop the charity’s educational programmes so that all young and vulnerable people are safe from gaming and gambling related harms. She stated: “Certainly the enormous variety of games and in-app purchases that are available can make it confusing for parents to keep on top of safety controls. Through our educational resources, we are focused on providing crucial information to parents so they can identify changes in behaviours and understand the effects this may have on mental and financial wellbeing.”

In collaboration with GamCare, YGAM is delivering the UK’s ground-breaking National Gambling Education and Prevention Programme. Supported by members of the Betting and Gaming Council, the £10 million programme will reach over 3 million young people to raise awareness of the risks of potential gaming and gambling related harms.

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QTech Games Strengthens Its Platform Offering Through Pixmove

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Emerging-markets leader enhances its extensive collection with thrilling new dynamic portfolio.

QTech Games, the top game aggregator for emerging markets, has revealed its newest provider collaboration with Pixmove, giving its platform clients entry to an additional diverse instant-win games collection – featuring classic slots and contemporary interactive experiences.

Notable titles in the Pixmove collection are:

  • Proven Global Hits: Including the fan-favorites King Thimbles, Fox Job and Chick N’ Run.
  • Established Titles: Los Enamorados, Cyber Snack, Foodtruck, La Mafia, and Yokai-Hunter.
  • Latest Releases: Monkey Tap and Slots Creek, which are already proven to elevate gameplay and online dwell-time for both new and seasoned players.

For Pixmove, this forward-thinking collaboration provides access to QTech Games’ broad range, enhancing visibility and player interaction worldwide while revealing unexplored markets in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America for varied expansion. Due to this swift integration, Pixmove’s instant-win offerings are now reaching new audiences, enhancing brand loyalty and expanding the brand’s influence in the competitive iGaming market.

As the leading aggregator for emerging markets, QTech’s platform features the widest gaming portfolio available, tailored for each region, equipped with native mobile applications, robust reporting and marketing tools, and round-the-clock local-language assistance. Integrating this constantly changing production line highlights QTech Games’ varied selection of gaming choices, creating a clear one-stop destination that has rapidly turned into the preferred solution for global operators in emerging markets.

Severin Vervald, CPO at Pixmove, said: “This partnership strikes another significant step in expanding our global footprint and strengthening our position across more emerging markets than ever before via QTech. Our progressive portfolio features a wide array of games, from classic slots to modern, interactive experiences. Each game is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. And by harnessing the latest advances in tech, we ensure our games are fair, transparent and secure, with a smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience accessible across all devices.”

Philip Doftvik, CEO at QTech Games, said: “With innovative content like their quick-fire games, Pixmove was an obvious value-add to our platform. These games are a perfect fit for players seeking fast and fun action. Together, we will continue to raise the bar and shape a new experience for global players. We can’t wait to track how these games perform across a range of untapped markets which, in many cases, represent new territory for Pixmove.

“This multi-faceted suite will help any partner deliver a complete brand experience that players enjoy and return to, driving deeper engagement and reliable revenue opportunities.”

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Spinomenal Debuts Magical Genie — 3×3 Hold & Hit Adventure

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Spinomenal, a premier iGaming content creator, has unveiled its newest enchanting journey, Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3.

Nestled within the grand structure of an exquisite Arabian palace, Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3 immerses players in a realm of age-old enchantment and hidden treasures. The 3×3 reels are enclosed in an elaborate golden frame, encircled by gem-studded arches and gently illuminating lanterns, as a captivating, exotic melody enchants from the initial spin.

The Golden Palace Symbol serves as the Wild symbol, replacing all other symbols except for Bonus and Bonus Collect. Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3 features two unique bonus symbols. The Bonus appears solely on reels one and three, whereas Bonus Collect exclusively appears on reel two.

The Bonus Game starts when a Bonus Collect symbol appears on reel two together with the Bonus symbol on reels one and three. The symbols that activated the feature remain fixed in position. Only Bonus and Bonus Collect icons can show up on the reels in the Bonus Game, which begins with three spins. Besides the potential to activate jackpots during gameplay, every spin provides an opportunity to earn multipliers of x1, x2, x5, x7, x10, and x15.

When a Bonus symbol appears, the Bonus Collect symbol gathers it, contributing to the ongoing total. Every Bonus Symbol or Bonus Collect symbol resets the spin counter to three. The round concludes after three unsuccessful spins or when the total accrued winnings hit the maximum x5000 multiplier.

While playing, Grand, Major, Minor, and Mini in-game jackpot icons can appear and promptly grant the corresponding jackpot.

The Bonus Blast Feature can randomly activate, introducing additional Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols to the reels to assist in triggering the Bonus Game.

Even if a Bonus Collect symbol does not trigger the Bonus Game when appearing with one or more Bonus symbols, including Jackpot symbols within the game, it still gathers their values and directly contributes them to the overall win.

Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3 brings the timeless appeal of Arabian folklore to life in a way that only Spinomenal can. The Hold & Hit mechanics, the beautiful graphics, and the four jackpot levels all work together to make something truly special: a game where every spin feels like one wish closer to the genie granting it all.”

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Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night lineup announced for Thursday, Feb. 26

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The iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania has announced the comedic line up that will leave guests “laughing their bagels off” at the next Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Hosted monthly by Las Vegas-based and nationally touring comedian couple Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the event Thursday night will welcome Chris Clarke as the headliner along with acclaimed comics Kristeen Von Hagen, Gabe Quire and Lauren Rochelle.

Clarke, known as a high-energy and imaginative comedian, now tours the country with veteran comedian Rob Schneider. He also has amassed more than 40 million views on his popular YouTube channel “Csnacks,” where he tastes food and snacks from the front seat of his car. His hilarious and unique way of describing different flavors led to national commercials for Checkers and Rally’s, a one-hour special on the Cooking Channel titled Baby Got Snack, and an appearance as a food critic judge on Beat Bobby Flay.

Siegel’s Bagelmania will offer a special Backroom Comedy menu of its signature delicatessen cuisine as well as a full bar so guests can enjoy great comedy, dinner, and drinks in a unique, relaxed setting.

The Bagelmania Backroom is open to attendees 18 and older. Doors open for drinks and dinner at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets for Bagelmania Backroom are on sale for $20 online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/backroomcomedy/ and will be sold at the door while supply lasts.

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