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YGAM calls for Government to support education as part of the Gambling Act Review

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5 years ago

April 16, 2021

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The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) has told the Government that the need to educate our future generations on the potential harms of gambling is more important than ever, regardless of any legislative changes.

The charity has submitted its written evidence to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as part the call for evidence for the Gambling Act Review. In their response, YGAM outlined the importance of education and the impact of their portfolio of evidence-led programmes.

The Gambling Act Review has been labelled a ‘once in a generation’ moment for everyone connected to the sector and YGAM believes the process presents an opportunity for the UK to set standards for the world to follow.

YGAM wants the issue of gambling harm to be is given the same level of focus as other public health issues such as alcohol and drugs. In their response, the independent charity has called for increased long-term funding to be directed towards research, education and treatment and meaningful engagement from the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education. YGAM has also encouraged the Government to ‘support the progress that has been in the third sector and promote initiatives that demonstrate meaningful impact’. The charity is supporting the notion of a statutory levy.

James Matthewson, Marketing & Communications Manager at YGAM said “The Gambling Act Review presents a much-needed opportunity for the regulation to catch up but also an opportunity to demonstrate the ongoing progress being made to educate and safeguard future generations. This review will scrutinise all aspects of regulation and, as an education charity, we do not claim to have the expertise to contribute to most of these intricate policy decisions. We believe keeping our young people safe should be the key focus of any outcomes from this review. Prevention is a better solution than treatment and we want Government to recognise that education has a vital role to play.”

The topic of gambling harm prevention now features on the PSHE curriculum in England and whilst YGAM welcomes this, they argue it should be a compulsory awareness session for young people during secondary education. Figures released by YGAM earlier this year show that the education charity trained 2,906 practitioners in 2020 (up from its original target of 2,592) as part of the Young Peoples Gambling Harm Prevention Programme. With this training, those practitioners have reached an impressive 184,700 young people to provide vital educational sessions on the harms associated with gambling and gaming (up from a target of 170,300).

The written evidence submitted by YGAM also calls for the gambling industry must do much more to protect consumers and admits that education alone will not prevent gambling harms. They charity welcomes the introduction of any further protections for young people and wants to see more done to minimise the exposure that children have to gambling advertising.

Lee Willows, Chief Executive of YGAM recently wrote a column for The Times newspaper in which he said ‘we have a responsibility to educate young people about the risks of gambling’ and highlighted YGAM’s close working relationship with the education sector.

Asia

EGT lines up Asian-themed jackpots and ETGs for G2E Asia 2026

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31 minutes ago

April 30, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Supplier to show Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, plus Supreme Wang Union multigame, at booth 1701 on May 12-14.

EGT will return to G2E Asia 2026 from May 12 to 14, where it plans to present slot and ETG products positioned for the Asian gaming market. The company said it will exhibit at booth 1701.

The main new focus for the show is a set of Asian-themed, multi-level progressive jackpots: Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang. EGT said the three systems already have “multiple installations in different markets”.

EGT will also debut Supreme Wang Union, an Asian-themed multigame combining roulette, card games and video slots. The supplier said it can be paired with its S 32 T and GS 32 T terminals and is compatible with other jackpots in EGT’s portfolio.

On the ETG side, EGT said it will show the G RSA roulette center and the G R8 SQ roulette. The stand will also include Bell Link, Bell Link Boost, and Gods & Kings Link jackpots with their latest multigames, alongside slot cabinets from the General and Supreme Series.

Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines Corp., said: “We are ready to offer local operators solutions that will not only impress them, but will make their business even more successful. Players, in turn, will enjoy gaming content that is tailored to their tastes and preferences. So don’t miss out on visiting our booth 1701 from May 12 to 14 and learn more!”

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Gaming Corps

Gaming Corps and Lebull Join Forces to Grow Operations in Portugal and Europe

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31 minutes ago

April 30, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development firm from Sweden, has revealed a strategic alliance with emerging Portuguese operator Lebull, signifying an important achievement in Gaming Corps’ ongoing growth in regulated European markets.

The deal will have Lebull incorporate Gaming Corps’ entire range of top-quality casino offerings, featuring its renowned Crash, Table, and Slot games. Highlights feature popular titles like 3 Pigs of Olympus, Whole Lotta, Midas Glory Coin Collect, Blackjack Bonus Wheel 1000, 3 Pigs of Olympus, and the newly launched Instant Blitz.

As Portugal’s iGaming industry grows swiftly, the partnership aims to improve the market positioning and player engagement for both companies.

Graham Greensmith, CCO at Gaming Corps, said: “Portugal is a high-potential market where we see growing demand for next-generation content. Partnering with an ambitious operator like Lebull allows us to deliver our portfolio to a new audience that values quality and innovation.”

“We’re excited to work alongside Lebull and support their mission to bring dynamic and responsible gaming experiences to Portuguese players. This partnership reflects our commitment to regulated growth and localised content.”

Tiago Pereira, Country Manager at Lebull, added: “Gaming Corps offers a compelling and diverse content portfolio that immediately captured our attention at Lebull. Their games are visually impressive and thoughtfully designed to meet the expectations of today’s players, aligning seamlessly with our strategic direction to offer the best casino experience in Portugal.

We are proud to feature Gaming Corps titles within our offering. This partnership further reinforces Lebull’s position as a forward-looking operator, committed to delivering distinctive and engaging entertainment experiences.”

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BGaming

BGaming content goes live across Entain brands

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31 minutes ago

April 30, 2026

Wladimir P.

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BGaming has signed a distribution deal with Entain that will see the supplier’s casino games go live across Entain brands in Brazil, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

Under the agreement, Entain players in those markets will get access to BGaming’s full portfolio, including titles grouped under its #Casual, #Entertainment, and #Classic categories. The companies said additional markets are expected to follow.

Olga Levshina, CCO at BGaming, said, “This deal marks a significant moment for BGaming as we look to establish our position in several major markets globally. Entain is one of the biggest and most respected names in the business, and by having our products widely available across its platforms, we can ensure our games get the attention they deserve.”

Obdulio Bacarese, Global Gaming Director at Entain, said, “We have secured our position as one of the biggest operators in iGaming by ensuring we always have the best possible games and content available for our players. BGaming is an exciting and innovative studio that will help us strengthen our offering across several key markets, and we look forward to seeing how our players react to their games.”

Entain operates in regulated markets and runs more than 25 brands, including bwin, Party Casino, Sportingbet, and Sports Interaction.

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