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YGAM launch ‘Parent Hub’ as university research highlights loot box danger amongst children
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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Jelly Hunter Quadspins
Swintt unveil a new sweet treat in Jelly Hunter Quadspins
Swintt, the renowned software provider celebrated for its thrilling content and innovative mechanics, has expanded its SwinttPremium line with Jelly Hunter Quadspins, an action-packed slot offering players the chance to win up to 6,000x their stake.
Timed to capture the energy of the changing season, Jelly Hunter Quadspins is set against a sun-drenched forest, complete with a carefully laid picnic blanket. Players are greeted by a lively cast of woodland creatures as high-value symbols, while colorful jelly desserts populate the rest of the paytable, creating a visually vibrant and cheerful gaming experience.
The game features five reels and 10 fixed paylines, and brings back the Quadspins mechanic, first introduced in Swintt’s Lucky Fortune Door series. Quadspins activate after any spin delivering at least 4x the bet, allowing players to convert all or part of their prize into a series of supercharged spins across four separate reel sets.
During Quadspins, a new mystery symbol appears as a set of bushes. Each symbol that lands reveals a random base game icon, creating extra winning opportunities. Players can continue Quadspins as long as they keep hitting at least 4x the bet, with a maximum of 50 spins per bonus round.
Additionally, any wins collected—whether in the base game or during Quadspins—can be gambled in the optional Risk feature, where correctly guessing the color of a hidden card doubles the prize. The feature continues until an incorrect guess or the maximum win is reached.
Anthony Dalla-Giacoma, Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt, said:
“Jelly Hunter Quadspins perfectly blends simple, intuitive gameplay with the excitement of big wins. The return of our popular Quadspins mechanic, combined with a max win of 6,000x, makes this slot an ideal choice for fans of classic-style games with a modern twist.”
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Hub88
Hub88 Upgrades HubAI — Page Insights Deliver Faster, Deeper Data Analysis
Aggregator presents smart visual analytics and contextual AI to enhance decision-making for partners.
Hub88 has introduced Page Insights, an innovative feature in its HubAI suite, aimed at revolutionizing user engagement with data throughout its Operator Backoffice and Supplier Zone.
The updated feature allows users to swiftly transform intricate tables into interactive visual dashboards, simplifying the process of discovering actionable insights without the need for manual data row analysis.
Accessible on certain extensive data pages, Page Insights features a specialized HubAI Insights Sidebar that produces automated charts highlighting essential metrics like Currency Breakdown and Top 5 Games.
With Smart Tabs, the aggregator’s partners can effortlessly toggle between page columns like turnover, GGR, actives, and average bet, while an integrated data chat enables users to inquire about the displayed data and obtain instant, context-sensitive replies.
Page Insights utilizes HubAI’s Context Mode, enabling the system to analyze and understand the information shown on screen according to specific queries, like pinpointing leading partners, calculating overall GGR, or evaluating regional performance, all in a single interface.
The function operates on the entire dataset linked to every page, removing the requirement to expand or load more rows for a comprehensive understanding of performance.
The introduction of Page Insights extends Hub88’s efforts to improve its product ecosystem with creative, user-centric tools that extract more value from substantial amounts of data.
Ollie Castleman, Managing Director at Hub88, said: “As our platform continues to scale, making data more accessible and actionable for our partners is a top priority.
“Page Insights significantly improves how users interact with the vast amount of data they process, combining AI-driven analysis with intuitive visualisation tools to deliver instant clarity and a deeper understanding.”
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BC Engine
BC.GAME launches BC Engine, introducing continuous rewards model powered by $BC
Global crypto gaming platform BC.GAME has introduced BC Engine, a new rewards system designed to provide players with ongoing value from their gameplay, without minimum thresholds or tier requirements.
Inspired by crypto staking models, BC Engine transforms the platform’s native token, $BC, from a one-time incentive into a continuous rewards mechanism. Players still earn $BC through wagering as usual, but instead of being distributed as a standalone reward, the token is automatically allocated into BC Engine, where it contributes to ongoing earnings.
Rewards are distributed hourly in BCD, BC.GAME’s USD-pegged token, with each player’s payout determined by their $BC balance at the time of distribution. This structure creates a more consistent and transparent reward model, directly linking player activity to tangible returns.
The system also introduces a more sustainable approach by aligning reward funding with actual gaming performance, reducing reliance on traditional promotional spending.
Importantly, BC Engine is accessible to all players from day one, with no wagering thresholds or tier-based entry requirements, allowing users to begin earning rewards from their very first bet.
Alongside the launch, BC.GAME has rolled out additional enhancements to its rewards ecosystem, including a Welcome Shield protection feature for new users, as well as updated daily, weekly, and monthly reward programs.
The release comes as BC.GAME continues to expand in regulated markets, with an increased focus on compliance, local partnerships, and sustainable growth. The platform has been adapting its offering to meet jurisdictional requirements while strengthening its position across both licensed environments and its global crypto audience.
Kar Kheng Giam, Chief Executive Officer of BC.GAME, said:
“We want rewards to be simpler, more immediate, and more sustainable. Players should see value from the moment they start playing, without needing to reach specific milestones. With BC Engine, $BC becomes a core part of how ongoing rewards are delivered.”
The new features are now live across multiple markets, subject to local regulatory availability.
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