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GambleAware launches second phase of major public health campaign: Bet Regret telling sports bettors to ‘tap out’ to avoid Bet Regret

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  • The latest Bet Regret campaign introduces a new behaviour change technique which encourages people to pause and reconsider before they place a bet they may regret.
  • Campaign evaluation to-date shows self-awareness amongst the campaign target audience is increasing, but there is still a need for more specific advice.
  • The new advertisements feature a wrestler intercepting two unsuspecting gamblers who are about to place an ill-considered bet; he pins them down until they agree to ‘tap out’ of their apps for some time out and avoid Bet Regret.
  • New Football Supporters Association (FSA) survey results, released alongside the latest campaign, found that almost three quarters (73%) of those fans who are likely to bet more this season will do so because they find it easier to bet at home rather than at a match.

GambleAware has launched the second phase of Great Britain’s largest national safer gambling campaign, Bet Regret, which is targeted at an estimated audience of 2.4m men aged 18-34 who gamble frequently on sport. To coincide with the launch, the Football Supporters Association has also conducted a survey of football fans on behalf of GambleAware, to provide a snapshot of the current attitudes and behaviours of male sports bettors.

The first advert of the 2020 campaign premieres on Saturday 12th September during the kick-off match of the Premier League – Fulham v Arsenal at 12.30pm. The campaign will consist of two TV adverts alongside a radio and digital campaign. Drawing on the nostalgia and popularity of wrestling, the TV adverts look to dramatize the concept of ‘tapping-out for time out’ to encourage sports bettors to pause before making an impulsive bet.

The public health campaign, which originally launched in February 2019 to raise awareness of impulsive betting in order to encourage moderation and reduce gambling harms, will see the introduction of behaviour change techniques. These are designed to help frequent sports bettors, who want to avoid the feeling of Bet Regret, by encouraging them to ‘tap out’ of their phones before placing an online bet. The advice for bettors to ‘tap out’ is part of a strategy to encourage adoption of a new specific and easy to follow behaviour of pausing before placing a bet, to reconsider the bet.

When evaluating the first year of the campaign, researchers at Ipsos MORI1 found that self-awareness amongst 18-34-year-old men who gamble frequently on sport is increasing, and that behaviour is starting to change but there is still a need for more specific advice. Subsequent findings from the researchers show that after a drop in football betting due to the absence of live sport, by August it was back to normal levels, with over a quarter (27%) of the campaign audience saying they are betting more than three months ago, and the proportion who have bet on football online in the past month increasing by 62%.

In addition to these campaign evaluation findings, the FSA survey indicates that watching more matches at home rather than at the stadium is likely to increase in-play betting levels, with 83% of fans who bet in-play on football matches saying they bet in-play more when watching a match at home rather than in a stadium. Of those who say they will probably bet more this season, almost three quarters (73%) gave the reason that it is easier to bet at home than at a match.

Professor Sian Griffiths, Chair of the Safer Gambling Campaign Board and GambleAware Trustee, said: “The first year of the Bet Regret campaign had a positive impact on our target audience. We are looking to build on that success by influencing behaviour change through encouraging sports bettors to ‘tap out’ of their gambling app and take a moment to reflect before placing a risky, impulsive bet. This new campaign is designed to help fans steer clear of Bet Regret and reduce potential gambling harms.”

Jo Churchill MP, Minister for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care, said: “The impacts of a gambling problem can be devastating for an individual and those around them.

“It is excellent news that the Bet Regret campaign is entering its second year and encouraging those who may be placing a bet to pause and reconsider. It also helps ensure that anyone who needs it can get advice and support to protect them from gambling-related harm.”

Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, said: “Safer gambling messaging has a vital role to play in protecting people from gambling-related harm. This new GambleAware campaign is a creative and engaging way to urge people to pause and reflect on the implications of their actions.”

Bet Regret is being funded through additional donations to the independent Safer Gambling Board in line with a commitment given to the government by the broadcasting and gambling industries. Sky, BT Sport, ITV and Channel 4 are amongst those who are supporting the campaign.

The campaign is one part of GambleAware’s wide-ranging actions to reduce gambling harms by considering individuals, the products and the environment in which they are found.

 

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Hub88 joins forces with iGaming ‘mavericks’ DEGEN Studios to bring high-impact slot releases to global operators

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Hub88 has strengthened its content offering through a new partnership with DEGEN Studios, an emerging supplier renowned for its fast-paced and fearless gaming experiences. The collaboration brings DEGEN’s unconventional titles to Hub88’s platform, enabling operators to deliver sharp, dynamic content designed to engage modern players.

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As part of the partnership, Hub88’s network will gain early access to DEGEN’s content, with additional games and features set to roll out throughout the year. The collaboration reinforces Hub88’s commitment to curating a content library that challenges predictability and pushes the boundaries of traditional gaming.

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Ollie Castleman, Managing Director of Hub88, said:

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Danny Gordon, Head of Studio at DEGEN Studios, added:

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Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds cruise into the wild in new release Beast Gains

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and award-winning content supplier, has once again teamed up with CasinoGrounds to unveil their latest collaborative slot, Beast Gains.

Set against the backdrop of a wild jungle cruise filled with the animal kingdom’s most vibrant characters, Beast Gains delivers relentless action across a 6×4 reel setup. The high-volatility slot blends cascading wins with a maximum win potential of 25,000x the stake, offering players an experience designed for big swings and even bigger rewards.

This marks the sixth collaboration between Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds, following the success of Book of Power, Iron Bank, Beast Mode, Net Gain, and Iron Bank 2 — titles that have consistently resonated with feature-driven slot enthusiasts.

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Free Spins are triggered by landing three to five scatter symbols anywhere on the reels, awarding six spins and the opportunity to choose from three unique bonus modes:

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Tony O’Mahony, Chief Product Officer at Relax Gaming, said:

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With its layered progression system, choice-driven bonuses, and significant win ceiling, Beast Gains builds on a proven partnership to deliver a bold new chapter in feature-focused slot entertainment.

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