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GambleAware: New gambling prevalence methodology review published
GambleAware has today published commissioned research, authored by Professor Patrick Sturgis and Professor Jouni Kuha of the London School of Economics, which investigates how methodological differences between surveys affect the accuracy of estimates of gambling harms. The research was commissioned following a 2019 YouGov study which found substantially higher rates of gambling harms across Great Britain than had previously been reported by the 2016 and 2018 Health Surveys for England.
The research was commissioned to identify the best way to determine gambling participation and prevalence of gambling harms in Great Britain and to develop a better understanding of how methodological factors might account for the differences between the results of the YouGov study and the Health Survey for England’s results. The surveys reviewed in the report produced widely varying estimates of ‘problem gambling’[1] in Great Britain, indicated by a PGSI score[2] of 8+, ranging from 0.7% to 2.4% of adults.
The research reviewed eight different surveys into gambling participation and prevalence of gambling harms to identify differences in results and what causes them. The key finding is that surveys using predominantly, or exclusively online self-completion responses produce consistently higher estimates of gambling harm compared to surveys which use paper self-completion techniques as part of a face-to-face interview.
The primary cause of this discrepancy was found to be selection bias in online surveys. Selection bias in this instance refers to the fact that online surveys skew towards people who are comfortable using online technologies and who use the internet regularly. These people are also more likely to be online and frequent gamblers, meaning online surveys tend to over-estimate gambling harm.
Given these findings, the researchers shared the following recommendations for future prevalence surveys:
- Given the high and rising cost of in person surveys, measurement of gambling prevalence and harm should move to online surveying.
- The move to online interviewing should be combined with a programme of methodological testing and development to mitigate selection bias.
- In person surveying should not be ceased completely; probability sampling and face-to-face interviewing should be used to provide periodic benchmarks.
GambleAware commissioned this study to better understand the true demand for treatment and support for gambling harms across Great Britain and will use the findings of this study to inform and direct the future Annual Great Britain Treatment and Support surveys. Data from the surveys will continue to be used to update GambleAware’s interactive maps, which show in visual format the prevalence of gambling participation and harms at local authority and ward level across Great Britain.
Professor Patrick Sturgis, Department of Methodology at the London School of Economics, said: “Our research has found that online surveys tend to systematically overestimate the prevalence of gambling harm compared to face-to-face interview surveys. However, given the very high and rising cost of in person surveying, and the limits this places on sample size and the frequency of surveys, we recommend a shift to predominantly online data collection in future, supplemented by periodic in person benchmarks.”
Alison Clare, Research, Information and Knowledge Director at GambleAware, said: “We want our prevention, treatment, and support commissioning to be informed by the best available evidence, and having survey data we can be confident in, within the constraints of data collection in an increasingly online world, is key. GambleAware’s annual GB Treatment & Support survey is an important tool in building a picture of the stated demand for gambling harms support and treatment, and of the services, capacity and capability needed across Great Britain to meet that demand.
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BC.GAME Launches CFN 2025 Betting Markets Ahead of December 5 Dubai Event
Crypto Fight Night 2025 is set to take place in Dubai on December 5, with the full fight card now confirmed. As the event’s Exclusive Gaming Partner, BC.GAME has listed CFN odds under BC.GAME Specials, with a clear and simple Winner market as the core option, allowing players to back the fighters they believe will get the job done before fight night.
- Main event: Tactical Investing vs Barney
The headliner is Tactical Investing vs Barney at 85kg ±2, scheduled for three rounds of two minutes with 14oz gloves. American debutant Alexander “Tactical Investing” Bannister steps in against UK fighter Louis “Barney” Smith, who brings a 2–1 record. One side offers physical tools and the unknowns of a first outing; the other arrives with live ring experience and proven results.
In BC.GAME Specials, this main event is available on the Winner market. The page shows the two fighter names, fight time, and their respective prices. Players can simply use their read on form and style to decide who they think will come out on top and place their pre-fight bets accordingly. As the final bout of the night, it’s also the most natural place to start a CFN betting slip.
- Heavyweight clashes: big frames, short distance
Heavyweight action is another key draw on this CFN card. Several bouts sit in the 94–105kg / 210lbs+ range with a three-round format, including matchups such as Primetimeindy vs White Boy Summer (210lbs ±10) and Majestic Drama vs NFT Kid (220lbs ±3). Higher weight and shorter distance mean every clean shot has the potential to swing the result.
With the Winner market in focus, the betting logic stays straightforward: looking at size, power, recent form and approach, deciding who is more likely to have the upper hand in exchanges, then see whether the current price matches the expectations before choosing a side. For fans who enjoy heavy punches and momentum swings, these fights naturally become must-watch and often must-bet moments on the card.
- Women’s bout and statement matchups: higher tempo, clear identities
The women’s bout on the card is Crypto Queen vs Blonde Broker at 56kg ±2 over 3×2 minutes. The shorter rounds and higher tempo put a premium on footwork, timing, and clean combinations. On the Winner market, many players will focus on who manages distance, rhythm and shot selection more convincingly, then align their pick with the odds on offer.
The card also includes several matchups with very distinct identities, such as The Iron Brit (ElliotLFG) vs Kimchi Papi. These pairings come with built-in narrative and stylistic contrasts, making them well suited to informed, opinion-driven betting: the more user understands about a fighter’s background, approach, and in-ring personality, the easier it is to choose a side and let a single ticket plug user into that storyline for the night.
- How CFN appears on BC.GAME
CFN odds are currently grouped under BC.GAME Specials – Crypto Fight Night. Once players enter this section, they’ll see the matchups laid out as individual fight cards featuring:
- Both fighter names for each bout;
- The event date and basic fight details;
- The corresponding Winner
As this year’s Exclusive Gaming Partner, BC.GAME uses these dedicated CFN markets to connect what happens in the ring with the choices on each betting slip, making sure Crypto Fight Night 2025 feels like a complete experience from the moment players start taking positions to the final bell.
About Crypto Fight Night
Crypto Fight Night (CFN) is a combat sports IP that brings together boxing and the crypto world. Professional fighters share the stage with figures from cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3, combining live action, storytelling and community participation to showcase decentralized culture in mainstream venues.
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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook Wins SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025
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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has been named Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place on 30 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka, recognising outstanding achievement and meaningful contributions to the region’s iGaming landscape.
This award comes at a milestone moment for the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, which has just marked its fifth anniversary. Built on a flexible, platform-agnostic architecture, the solution seamlessly integrates with any casino platform on the market in under 14 days.
Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, celebrates the milestone: “Winning Best Online Sportsbook Provider in South Asia is meaningful because it reflects the trust and results we deliver for operators in one of the world’s fastest-growing betting regions. Our priority is to give clients a stable, scalable platform backed by reliable technology and strong service support. This award shows that our approach works perfectly.”
Coming in the same year as the product’s fifth anniversary, this milestone follows a series of significant achievements in 2025, including:
- The launch of the industry’s first Sportsbook Network Jackpot, with a prize of over 80,000 euro from a 166 euro combo bet with total odds of 4.38.
- A major technical overhaul of API 2.0, enabling faster onboarding and more scalable integrations.
- A renewed CMS, giving operators deeper control over content, branding, and event management.
Beyond daily operations, the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook team is actively shaping the future of the betting industry. In the recently released 2026 iGaming Trends report, the team shares its insights on emerging microtrends, including the rise of microbetting and the increasing integration of sportsbooks into online casino projects.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 36,700 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Dynamo’s Show
Just Slots Takes Centre Stage with New Circus-Themed Slot ‘Dynamo’s Show’
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Just Slots, the Malta-based iGaming software developer, has announced the exclusive launch of its newest title, Dynamo’s Show, available today on Gamdom and Stake. A full network release will follow on 11 December 2025. This vibrant new slot transforms the classic Hold & Collect experience into a full theatrical performance, inviting players into a colourful mechanical circus led by a charismatic robot ringmaster and his fearless hamster assistant.
Stepping inside the grand circus tent, players find themselves at the centre of an electrified show where numbers, movement and spectacle blend into one seamless performance. Dynamo’s Show combines nostalgic circus energy with a charming mechanical twist, creating a world filled with animation, personality and momentum. The robot ringmaster acts as the heart of the experience, reacting dynamically to anticipation moments, celebrating wins and guiding players through feature transitions with character and humour.
Building on Just Slots’ signature approach of evolving familiar mechanics into fresh, cinematic experiences, Dynamo’s Show expands the studio’s portfolio with a bold new direction. While its foundation is the classic Hold & Collect respin format, the game introduces a progression-based layer through its innovative Booster symbols. These Boosters charge meters between reels which, when filled, flip the mathematical operator from addition to multiplication. This shift dramatically elevates win potential and creates the kind of pivotal, high-drama turning points that resonate with streamers, bonus hunters and high-volatility players.
The climax of the bonus plays out in true theatrical fashion. Rather than revealing a total instantly, Dynamo’s Show performs the final calculation step by step, visually animating each operation to build tension and pace. This transparent, deliberately staged reveal was designed with streaming and shareable moments in mind, amplifying emotion as the sequence unfolds. With a max win of 25,000x, the game’s structure supports both explosive outcomes and consistently engaging feature pacing.
The artistic direction reinforces the showmanship at the core of the design. Bright colours, vintage circus motifs and polished character animation bring the world to life, while the mechanical elements and expressive ringmaster add personality and charm. The robot presenter physically embodies the game’s rhythm, stretching his mechanical neck to display remaining respins and reacting instantly to symbol drops, turning each spin into part of the unfolding performance.
Josué Agüero, Senior Game Producer at Just Slots, commented: “Dynamo’s Show began with the idea of creating a circus experience, but we wanted to add a unique twist. The robot presenter brings the world to life, guiding players through every stage of the feature and reacting dynamically to what happens on screen. It turns the gameplay into a real performance. We wanted players to feel like they’re part of a show, not just spinning reels, but watching a performance unfold.”
Dynamo’s Show continues Just Slots’ tradition of turning familiar mechanics into fresh new experiences. The title adds a bold, colourful theme to the studio’s portfolio, from the underwater intrigue of Fish Mafia to the mystical depths of Book of Lilith. The title will receive full post-launch support, including free spins, instant cash prizes and leaderboard events. A playable demo is available from today, inviting players to experience the spectacle first-hand.
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