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Gauselmann seek partnership approach to planning the way out of lockdown

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5 years ago

February 5, 2021

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Gauselmann UK, one of the leading low-stake gambling investors on Britain’s high street, has urged government to work with the industry and agree an action plan prior to publication of the government’s exit strategy which is expected later this month.

Sascha Blodau, General Manager, Gauselmann (UK), underlined the importance of using the current period to iron out any issues or misgivings surrounding the re-opening of AGCs and Bingo Clubs. He said: “As a business and as an industry we need to plan for a successful re-opening and to be able to hit the ground running as soon as the health data tells us it is safe to re-open

“In specific terms we would like to know what the perceived risk hierarchy is for retail premises on the high street and the criteria used in this evaluation; whether the plan is to return to tiering and if so, what will be permitted under each tier as greater numbers are vaccinated; identifying and understanding what conditions have to be met in order to introduce a lighter touch regulatory regime and an insight to the structure if not the precise detail of government support measures as businesses begin the long journey of commercial recovery.”

“We operate a total of 180 venues in Britain and each week of lockdown is costing the company close to £1m. We have learned a lot about operating during the pandemic, I believe our safety protocols compare favourably with any bricks and mortar retailer and we are committed to supporting local economies and providing employment for people living in the 140+ towns and cities where we have venues.

“It’s of huge importance that we use this time to ensure that we are crystal clear about what’s required to reopen and trade alongside businesses such as Licensed Betting Offices with whom we share key characteristics. As an industry we can use this period to undertake any preparatory work that’s necessary to plan for re-opening and help to kick-start high street economies.

“There’s a huge appetite throughout Gauselmann and the UK industry to play a key role in helping to drive the recovery: so let’s get the details agreed now for when lockdown ends thereby providing the security and confidence that business needs.”

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Relax Gaming Releases its Latest Slot Game “Midnight Marauder – ClusterBreaker”

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24 minutes ago

June 26, 2026

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Relax Gaming, the unique content provider and aggregator, has released its latest slot game Midnight Marauder – ClusterBreaker, the newest chapter in the popular Midnight Marauder series.

This latest release introduces fresh gameplay centred around a dynamic cluster-based mechanic, combined with high-impact bonus potential. Relax Gaming brings together familiar DNA with a distinctly new experience for both returning fans and new audiences alike.

Midnight Marauder – ClusterBreaker has been produced to engage high value and high volatility players with its “All or Nothing” Free Spins gamble feature, creating moments of heightened anticipation and excitement.

Tony O’Mahony, Chief Product Officer at Relax Gaming, said: “We’ve combined a recognisable brand with a powerful proven mechanic, designed not only to excite players, but to give operators a clear value proposition for their high value players.”

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Wazdan schedules three-stage Network Promotion campaign for summer

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24 minutes ago

June 26, 2026

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The operator-facing series runs 29 June to 13 September and uses Mystery Drop and Mystery Multiplier Drop mechanics.

Wazdan will launch a summer-long Network Promotion series for partner casinos, running from 29th June to 13th September. The campaign is structured in three stages with breaks between each phase.

The promotion will use Wazdan’s Mystery Drop and Mystery Multiplier Drop mechanics. The supplier said the programme is designed to be easy for operators to activate and will be supported with marketing materials, including promotional assets, brochures and newsletter content for partners to use across their own channels.

Alongside the promotion, Wazdan has a summer content roadmap with three slot releases scheduled: Mighty Hot: Amazonia (30th June), Magic Fruit$: Cherries (30th July) and Mighty Crown: Empire of Gold (6th August).

Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales and Business Development at Wazdan, said: “Summer presents a valuable opportunity for operators to keep engagement levels high, and this promotion has been designed to deliver exactly that through Wazdan’s proven promotional tools.

“Combined with our upcoming game releases, we are excited to offer partners a strong seasonal campaign with plenty of player appeal.”

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Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative

NCPG Launches Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative

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25 minutes ago

June 26, 2026

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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has launched the Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative in order to address potential behavioral risks associated with emerging financial trading platforms and prediction markets.

A donation of $2 million from Kalshi allows NCPG to build national capacity for this initiative in three key areas: building national infrastructure; expanding public awareness and access to support; and advancing research, education and collaboration.

Building National Infrastructure

NCPG will invest in educational resources, industry engagement, dedicated staff, and best-practice development to help ensure that responsible participation and consumer protection efforts evolve in response to emerging financial trading platforms.

This work will also include evaluating NCPG’s existing Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) for adaptation across the financial services and trading sector. As the nation’s first independent responsible gambling accreditation program for online gambling operators and suppliers, iCAP offers valuable guidance that can inform future responsible participation and consumer protection standards.

Expanding Public Awareness and Access to Support

A significant portion of the initiative will support public education efforts focused on trading-related behavioral risks, screening tools, responsible participation, and increased awareness of available support services, including the National Problem Gambling Helpline.

Advancing Research, Education, and Collaboration

The initiative will support training programs, stakeholder convenings, industry partnerships, and a national summit focused on financial trader health, consumer protections, and emerging financial markets.

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