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Marc Etches to step down as CEO of GambleAware
After almost a decade as Chief Executive, Marc Etches has announced he will step down from his role as Chief Executive of GambleAware at the end of March 2021.
Under Marc Etches’ leadership, GambleAware has evolved to become the primary commissioner and convenor of services dedicated to reducing and preventing gambling harms in Great Britain. Formerly known as the Responsible Gambling Trust, the charity is now guided by a public health approach, overseen by a wholly independent and expert Board of Trustees, and works collaboratively with those in the public health sector, including the NHS, public health agencies, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations.
Marc Etches has led a substantial increase in funding and donations during his time as CEO and leading members of the Betting and Gaming Council have recently committed further funding of £100 million for the next four years. The charity now has £40m of grant funding under active management and the additional pledged funding will help GambleAware to continue to develop the National Gambling Treatment Service with its partners across England, Scotland and Wales.
The process to select a new Chief Executive will be led and overseen by GambleAware’s Board of Trustees. As GambleAware enters into the next stage of its evolution, the independent Board will look to appoint someone with appropriate expertise, including in commissioning healthcare services, who will be able to continue to ensure gambling harms are understood and tackled as a matter of public and individual health and wellbeing.
Commenting on Marc Etches’ departure, Kate Lampard CBE, Chair of GambleAware said:
“It has been a pleasure working with Marc over the past four years and he has taken the charity from strength to strength. As a result of his hard work, GambleAware has developed the expertise and sustainability to continue to deliver and work with partners across the healthcare spectrum to prevent and protect against gambling harms. I look forward to continuing this important work with a new Chief Executive next year.”
Marc Etches also commented: “It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve as CEO for nearly a decade and I am enormously proud of the charity’s development and the contribution it makes, in partnerships with others, to keeping people safe from gambling harms.
With the prospect of a new era of increased funding and wider commissioning responsibilities, it is the right time for the charity to find someone with the skills and expertise necessary to take it into the next stage of its evolution.
I want to thank the Board of trustees and the entire staff team at GambleAware for their hard work and commitment to the charity’s purpose as well as for their magnificent personal support of me.”
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1spin4win reveals key 2025 performance results, including a 56% surge in GGR
The studio reflects on a successful 2025, marked by major performance milestones, new partnerships, and continued market expansion. Among the year’s key achievements was a 56% increase in GGR compared to 2024.
One of the primary drivers behind this growth was the strengthening of collaboration with clients. Last year, the 1spin4win company reached the milestone of 1,000 global partnerships. The slot provider is now trusted by leading aggregators, including SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, EveryMatrix, Alea, Digitain, and BetConstruct, among others.
Throughout 2025 and in 2026, the studio’s month-to-month retention rate consistently exceeded 40%, highlighting strong, long-term player loyalty. The main contributor to this figure was the 1spin4win portfolio of over 190 classic online slots, regularly updated with four, sometimes five, monthly releases. In 2025, the provider launched 52 titles, presented 10 branded games for partners, and introduced 12 new mechanics.
Recognized for their well-balanced gameplay and transparent math models, 1spin4win’s classic offering also contributed to a robust 64.24% surge in player count and a 52.06% rise in bet count.
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Business Development Director at 1spin4win, shared, “2025 was an outstanding year for us. Alongside the continued success of our slots, our expansion into both new and existing markets also played a significant role in this growth. While maintaining a strong presence in Europe, we significantly strengthened our position in Latin America and Africa. We’re excited to carry this momentum into 2026 and push our games and partnerships even further.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a trusted game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 190 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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1spin4win reveals key 2025 performance results, including a 56% surge in GGR
The studio reflects on a successful 2025, marked by major performance milestones, new partnerships, and continued market expansion. Among the year’s key achievements was a 56% increase in GGR compared to 2024.
One of the primary drivers behind this growth was the strengthening of collaboration with clients. Last year, the 1spin4win company reached the milestone of 1,000 global partnerships. The slot provider is now trusted by leading aggregators, including SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, EveryMatrix, Alea, Digitain, and BetConstruct, among others.
Throughout 2025 and in 2026, the studio’s month-to-month retention rate consistently exceeded 40%, highlighting strong, long-term player loyalty. The main contributor to this figure was the 1spin4win portfolio of over 190 classic online slots, regularly updated with four, sometimes five, monthly releases. In 2025, the provider launched 52 titles, presented 10 branded games for partners, and introduced 12 new mechanics.
Recognized for their well-balanced gameplay and transparent math models, 1spin4win’s classic offering also contributed to a robust 64.24% surge in player count and a 52.06% rise in bet count.
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Business Development Director at 1spin4win, shared, “2025 was an outstanding year for us. Alongside the continued success of our slots, our expansion into both new and existing markets also played a significant role in this growth. While maintaining a strong presence in Europe, we significantly strengthened our position in Latin America and Africa. We’re excited to carry this momentum into 2026 and push our games and partnerships even further.”
About 1spin4win
1spin4win is a trusted game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 190 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.
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Galaxy Gaming to Participate in Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2026
Galaxy Gaming Inc., the world’s largest independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, is going to showcase its latest innovations at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA). At booth #2551, Galaxy Gaming will highlight its industry-leading portfolio of table games, progressive systems, and licensed content designed to drive performance on the casino floor.
“We’re looking forward to connecting with tribal operators and demonstrating how Galaxy Gaming continues to evolve table games. From iconic licensed experiences like MONOPOLY to our cutting-edge progressive technology, and proven titles like EZ Baccarat, and Player’s Edge, we’re focused on delivering games that engage players and generate meaningful results for our tribal partners. Our commitment to Deal Excitement is on full display at IGA,” said Matt Reback, President and CEO of Galaxy Gaming.
MONOPOLY Reimagined for the Casino Pit
Through an exclusive licensing agreement with Hasbro for table games and ETGs, Galaxy Gaming has brought one of the most recognizable brands in the world, MONOPOLY, to the casino table game pit in a bold new way. The MONOPOLY-branded table games combine familiar brand elements with innovative mechanics, progressive features, and eye-catching visuals, creating a premium player experience that blends nostalgia with modern gameplay.
Built to attract both core and casual players, the MONOPOLY Table Game Progressive delivers added excitement through engaging bonus events and scalable progressive jackpots, making it a standout attraction on the casino floor. It’s perfectly paired with the brand-new Ride Free MONOPOLY edition, which includes exciting bonus wagers like Free Parking, Get Out of Jail Free, and Ride Free!.
Dealing Excitement with GOS Sapphire
Also featured at IGA is GOS Sapphire, Galaxy Gaming’s next-generation table game operating system. GOS Sapphire powers the industry’s most dynamic table game progressives with advanced jackpot configurations, sleek Nebula sensors, and real-time digital tracking. Its flexible electronic bonusing capabilities—including Dynamic Progressive, which can award random multipliers of up to 10x—add excitement to every round of play.
GOS Sapphire also allows operators to link jackpots across multiple tables and properties, providing scalable solutions that enhance both player engagement and operational efficiency.
The Most Comprehensive Table Games Portfolio
Galaxy Gaming continues to offer the most robust table games library in the industry. From proven favorites like 21+3, Lucky Ladies, and EZ Baccarat, to innovative branded and proprietary titles, Galaxy delivers solutions designed to perform across a wide range of tribal casino environments.
Also on showcase at IGA 2026 is Player’s Edge 21 with the electrifying Monster Match Progressive, which thrills players with frighteningly fun animations and multipliers of up to 10X.
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