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YGAM’s Student Hub website receives NUS endorsement as universities return

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The National Union of Students (NUS) which represents 7 million individuals engaged in higher and further education has welcomed the launch of YGAM’s new Student Hub website which has been developed to raise awareness of the risk of students experiencing gaming and gambling-related harm while at university/college. The NUS described the YGAM initiative as ‘vital for students and crucial in helping to provide advice on how to make the most of university life while avoiding the risks.’

Created with input from current students, the website features bespoke advice and guidance to help students make the most out of university while avoiding the risks of gaming and gambling-related harm. It features interactive elements along with lived-experience case studies to further highlight the real issues of gambling and gaming harms on university campuses.

Pete Woodward, Head of Delivery for University and Student Engagement at YGAM, said: “Research commissioned by YGAM and undertaken by Red Brick Research found that 264,000 students are at some risk of gambling-related harm in the UK, while around 88,000 may already be problem gamblers. Student life has changed dramatically this year due to Covid-19, and this could have a detrimental impact on student wellbeing and increase the risks associated with gaming and gambling at university. Our Student Hub is the first of its kind; supporting students to enjoy a university experience free from gaming and gambling-related harm. We will use this online portal to gather insights and share findings with our partners at other universities and students’ unions.”

He added: “Research published by The Lancet in July suggests that the mental health of young people aged 18-24 has deteriorated this year, likely due to the ongoing pandemic. This is a concerning development, as YGAM’s research on the topic suggests that students often turn to gambling and gaming when they are depressed, as a desire to feel more ‘in control’ of their day-to-day activities. One third of students said their gambling habits have had a negative effect on their wellbeing.”

Karen Rowlingson, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Birmingham said: “Students are under huge pressures, more so than ever this year. Gambling and gaming problems can sometimes be a consequence of those pressures and sometimes a further cause. YGAM’s new student hub provides an incredibly important resource to help students avoid the risks of gaming and gambling-related harm at this time.”

To support the Student Hub and its additional university projects, YGAM has also announced the appointment of part-time student positions to drive their programme and to ensure the voice of students is consistently used in their work. YGAM will also be training staff at 25 different universities across the UK, enabling an unprecedented number of young people to benefit from the additional safeguarding this will allow.The Student Hub will sit alongside other tools such as GAMSTOP the free, independent, self-exclusion tool which enables people to exclude from all UK-based online gambling operators for a period of six months, twelve months, or five years.

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Bubblin’ Riches surfaces with stacks of coin-filled fun

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Elantil partners with G-Games to add next-gen content to online marketplace

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Pioneering platform solutions provider teams up with innovative software studio to bring operators an all-new line-up of slots, casual games and multiplier titles

Elantil, the ground-breaking technology company that’s redefining the future of the industry with its strategic iGaming backbone, has announced it has agreed a new partnership with G-Games that will add next-gen content to its online marketplace.

A leading provider of both classic and casual titles, G-Games brings out at least 40 new releases each year and specialises in content that has been heavily tailored to support local market needs – including a range of high-payout, low-stakes slots that are built specifically for German players.

Always a market innovator, G-Games is currently hard at work developing a new line-up of multiplayer slots that are designed to bridge the gap between traditional casino play and video game-style entertainment, empowering partners to engage with the next generation of customers.

With this presenting a major opportunity for operators to tap into the Twitch slots, G-Games will undoubtedly be a popular addition to Elantil’s Marketplace for all clients looking to future-proof their line-ups and increase market share.

Of course, being an Elantil partnership, marketplace operators will be able to reach out to the provider directly to form their own custom contracts, with this allowing them to save on costs and create agreements that support their unique business needs, without Elantil dictating the terms.

John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, said: “With Elantil’s Marketplace redefining the relationship between operators and suppliers, it’s imperative that we continue to integrate with forward-thinking companies that can offer something new. G-Games are definitely one such provider, and we’re thrilled to now be able to offer their next-gen content to all Elantiloperators.”

Helen Walton, Chief Commercial Officer at G-Games, said: “At G-Games, we pride ourselves on providing flexible partnerships that are always sprinkled with a little G-Games magic. With our content now being available via Elantil’s Marketplace, we’ll be able to supply even more operators with a truly bespoke service that can help them achieve the results they’re looking for.”

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Blueprint Gaming introduces rare four-pots mechanic in Cash Strike Power Force 5

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Blueprint Gaming™ has introduced a new four pots mechanic and enlarged 5×3 grid to its latest release, Cash Strike Power Force 5, marking an innovative double debut for the internationally recognised series.

With various iterations from the Cash Strike family consistently ranking in the supplier’s top 10 revenue-generating markets, the new title builds on the impressive momentum from its predecessors.

In a series first, four newly introduced collect symbols are gathered alongside cash icons by their matching symbols sitting above the reels. In an immediate enhancement to base play, once any of the four have been gathered, they pose a chance of triggering the Cash Strike Bonus Game with their respective modifiers – Expand, Boost, Multiply or Respin.

Standing as the game’s showstopper, landing a collect symbol on reel three can also randomly trigger Power Force 5, which sees the bonus game launch with all four pot features in play, considerably boosting the win potential on offer.

If three or more cash or collect symbols are secured on consecutive reels, traditional entry to bonus play is granted, which also features one of the four modifiers in action.

For those in pursuit of further engagement, Power Play is also welcomed back in Blueprint’s October release. Available at 5x the original bet, only cash or collect symbols feature, adding a lavish flair to the reels.

Cash Strike Power Force 5 showcases Blueprint Gaming’s commitment to developing new concepts that attract the attention of players and deliver increased engagement opportunities for operators worldwide.

Jo Purvis, Director of Marketing, PR and Events, said:Cash Strike Power Force 5 represents everything players and operators love about the Cash Strike series, while taking things to the next level with our new four-pots mechanic and expanded reel set.

“The introduction of varied modifiers, including the intriguing Power Force 5 feature, injects fresh excitement into every spin, demonstrating our continued drive to evolve top-performing formats with bold and engaging innovations.”

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