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Star Sports launch Talking Racecards for visually impaired racing fans

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5 years ago

March 12, 2021

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Bookmaker Star Sports has launched Talking Racecards, a dedicated phoneline to assist visually impaired customers in placing bets on horse racing.

The bespoke service provides customers with a recorded message of the racing event details and odds when they ring 0808 169 9389. They will also be given the option to be directed through to a Star Sports trader to find out more information and to place a bet of their choice.

Each race card will be available from 9am on the day of the event, with the customer given details on the meeting, time, race, type, and race card number, as well as the name of the horse, jockey, and trainer.

Andrew Gemmell, owner of former Stayers’ Hurdle winner Paisley Park, has been blind since birth and believes this will be a huge help to visually impaired people who are passionate about racing.

He said: “This is a wonderfully innovative idea from Star Sports. As soon as they told me about it, I simply asked ‘when can I have the phone number?’”

Eddie Lanham, visually impaired Star Sports customer, said: “I’ve bet with Star Sports for many years now. Sadly, my friend who used to read the race cards to me recently died of COVID-19. Star involved me in the trials of this service, and I’ve found it to be a great help and will be invaluable moving forward.”

Luke Tarr, Head of PR at Star Sports, said: “We’re excited to be able to launch the Talking Racecards phoneline to support customers who need help in being read the latest races and odds in order to place a bet.

“With the Cheltenham Festival on the horizon, we felt this was the perfect time to launch the phone line. The service is there to be used for anyone who needs it, with our traders ready and available to provide all the racing event details they need to place a bet and enjoy the race.”

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Spelinspektionen: Data collection for unique Nordic gaming study begins

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6 minutes ago

November 28, 2025

George Miller

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A joint Nordic research project is now mapping gambling habits and gambling problems – 150,000 people in the Nordic region are participating in the sample.

The Nordic countries Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark have launched a unique joint research project on gambling: the Pan-Nordic Gambling Study (PANG). The aim is to gather comparable knowledge about gambling habits and gambling problems in the region – something that has been lacking so far. From Sweden, the Public Health Agency, which is responsible for the assignment, and the Swedish Gambling Authority have participated in the work of developing the study.

The study includes, among other things, the prevalence of gambling, participation in different forms of gambling, differences between licensed and unlicensed gambling, and the connection between gambling and health.

“The study will provide a basis for assessing gambling and gambling problems in the Nordic countries. It will be exciting to compare the results with previous Swedish data and with the rest of the Nordic countries, especially since so few similar joint surveys have been conducted in Europe,” says Maria Vinberg, investigator at the Swedish Gambling Authority.

Data collection will now begin in November 2025, when approximately 30,000 randomly selected people in each country will have the opportunity to participate in the survey. The results of the survey will be published in a joint report in spring 2026 and will constitute an important knowledge base for research and future decisions in the field of gambling.

Source: spelinspektionen.se

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3 Lucky Leprechauns

Reflex Gaming and 4ThePlayer bring Irish magic to British gaming venues with the launch of 3 Lucky Leprechauns

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November 28, 2025

George Miller

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Reflex Gaming, the UK’s largest independently owned omni-channel supplier, is delighted to announce the launch of 3 Lucky Leprechauns, the latest game to make the leap from online success into British pubs, clubs and arcades. The vibrant, trail-based slot, created by 4ThePlayer, continues the strong partnership between the two companies, following the hugely successful retail adaptations of 3 Lucky Witches, 4 Fantastic Fish and 9K Yeti.

Building on the charm of the online original, 3 Lucky Leprechauns brings its signature Irish whimsy to life on Reflex’s cabinets. The development team worked hard to recreate the Leprechaun Trail on the upper screen, capturing its dynamic movement and colourful feature reveals while ensuring it feels perfectly at home on retail hardware. As with every retail adaptation, navigating Category C and B4 regulations required thoughtful tuning, the team introduced more engaging step-up moments on the trail and ensured that repeat-chance wins on top-tier outcomes add that extra burst of excitement players expect from our games.

3 Lucky Leprechauns features a 243-win ways base game across a 5×3 reel layout, where players begin by choosing one of three leprechauns to act as their Wild. Landing 3 or more Scatters launches players up the Leprechaun Trail Feature, where Cash prizes, Win Spins, Picks and big-money Repeaters await. Four Scatters catapult players straight to level 5, while five Scatters boost them to level 8, giving a real sense of momentum from the very first trigger.

The feature continues to climb with each arrow landed, stopping only when the outcome locks onto a prize. On Win Spins or Picks levels, players can choose between collecting the average value or taking on the feature for even bigger potential. Win Spins guarantee a win on every spin with all prizes boosted by a 3× multiplier, while the Pick-A-Prize feature lets players open chests to reveal cash awards.

At the very top of the trail lies the ultimate prize: the Jackpot, which comes with a Repeat Chance on £1 stake.

Mat Ingram, Chief Product Officer at Reflex Gaming, said: “This was an incredibly enjoyable game to bring into the retail space. The Leprechaun Trail gave us a fantastic canvas to work with, and translating its energy onto the upper screen has created something really special. The mix of trail anticipation, character choice and feature variety makes this one of the most entertaining adaptations we’ve delivered. We’re confident players will love it.”

Henry McLean, Co-founder & Commercial and Marketing Director at 4ThePlayer, added:
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Reflex Gaming once again. They’ve already done a superb job bringing our games to British pubs, clubs and arcades and 3 Lucky Leprechauns continues that momentum in style. The team at Reflex has captured the spirit of the original perfectly, players are going to have a fantastic, fun time with this one!”

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Tom Horn Gaming Unwraps a Frosty Treat with Santa Yetti

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17 hours ago

November 27, 2025

George Miller

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This December, Tom Horn Gaming invites players to the snowy mountain peaks in its new release, Santa Yetti, a playful holiday adventure where the jolly king of the mountains swaps his sleigh for snow boots to deliver frosty fortunes and festive fun.

Santa Yetti brings a flurry of excitement to the reels with Expanding Wilds, Multipliers, Respins, and the Respin Booster feature.

The Snowman is a Wild symbol. When it lands on any of the three reels, it expands and triggers a single respin. During the respin, seven win lines transform into twenty-seven ways to win, piling up prizes like Christmas presents. When all three reels are fully stacked with the same symbol, the total win is multiplied by ten, creating a snowstorm of rewards.

Players can also activate the Respin Booster, which increases their total bet by 1.5x and boosts the chance of triggering a respin by 300%. The feature remains active until manually switched off, giving players full control over their gameplay. For those feeling extra lucky, the Star Gamble Ladder appears after every base game win, allowing them to gamble their winnings by guessing the next star’s colour – pink or blue. Each correct guess doubles the prize and pushes the player up one level. The Golden Star can randomly appear at levels two to five to double the win instantly, no guess required.

“Santa Yeti brings together everything players love about Tom Horn games – fun, engaging mechanics, and a great story to match. It’s festive, it’s fresh, and it’s packed with features that keep the excitement rolling. We wanted to end the year on a high note, and Santa Yetti does exactly that with humour, charm, and plenty of win potential,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming.

Blending simple yet fast-paced gameplay with dynamic mechanics, Santa Yetti offers short, mobile-optimised sessions that are sure to delight both casual spinners and seasoned players. Its engaging format and rewarding features make it a perfect choice for operators looking to boost engagement during the high-traffic festive season. With its playful theme, quirky light-hearted style, and generous win potential, Santa Yetti is set to make this Christmas truly santastic.

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