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Four in 10 frequent gamblers bet more now than before the Covid-19 pandemic

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For Safer Gambling Awareness Week, 1 – 7 November, NerdWallet research finds:

  • 38% of Brits who gamble at least once a month gamble more now than pre-pandemic
  • 63% of Brits who gamble every day are now gambling more than pre-pandemic, the highest of any category
  • 43% of British gamblers wish they could reduce the amount they gamble, but 42% of people don’t know how to do so
  • 42% think that marketing from gambling companies should be banned

New research from independent price comparison website NerdWallet, has discovered that 38% of frequent gamblers – classed here as gambling at least once a month – are gambling more than they did prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

And the more frequently respondents gambled, the more likely they were to have seen their gambling habits increase – 63% of those Brits who gamble every day said they are gambling more than they did pre-Covid.

The easing of lockdown hasn’t necessarily caused gambling to revert to its pre-pandemic levels, either. Nearly 62% said their gambling had remained the same since lockdown ended, while almost 12% saw their gambling increase once restrictions were lifted.

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At the same time, 43% of all survey respondents said they wanted to reduce the amount they gamble – rising to 57% for those who gamble every day. However, 42% of Brits didn’t know how they could do so.

“With a lack of distraction over the tough months of lockdown, it appears that people have found it much harder to manage their gambling. And the habits developed during the last 18 or so months have been difficult to unwind even as the UK opens up,” said Connor Campbell, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet.

“It speaks to the ongoing importance of Safer Gambling Awareness Week that so many wish to reduce their gambling, but either don’t know how to use the tools out there to help them, or are completely unaware of them. This is especially true at a time when households will be feeling financial pressures from all directions, be it climbing energy costs, rising food prices, or the impending increase in national insurance.”

The desire for greater awareness and support around the issue is echoed by the survey’s respondents, 63% of whom felt more could be done to help promote safer gambling and its related tools, such as self-exclusion and gambling site blockers.

It may also be on gambling companies themselves to do more to combat the issue. As gambling ads become harder to avoid, especially if you are a fan of live sport, 53% of Brits felt gambling companies were too aggressive in their marketing. Almost half (47%) of those polled claimed such promotions made it harder for them to manage their gambling and keep it under control.

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This led to 42% of British gamblers saying that they believed marketing from gambling companies, including advertising, sponsorships, and celebrity endorsements, should be banned outright.

NerdWallet has information on managing gambling debt here.

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NOVOMATIC celebrates a successful showcase at G2E Asia 2025

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NOVOMATIC enjoyed a highly successful presence at this year’s G2E Asia, which was held from May 7–9 at The Venetian Macao. The company impressed visitors with a well-curated portfolio of advanced gaming solutions that are specifically tailored to the Asian market – drawing a strong attendance, excellent customer engagement, and positive feedback across the board.

Strong customer interest in next-generation product highlights
This year’s showcase focused on delivering both innovation and regional relevance, with a lineup designed to elevate the player experience and boost operator performance. One of the standout attractions was the DIAMOND X™ 1.55J QUATTRO, which returned with significant upgrades in both design and performance. The cabinet was presented with the current Linked Progressive highlights, such as XTENSION LINK™ Volume 3 and Volume 4, while the all-new XTENSION LINK™ Evolution, proved especially popular for its eye-catching presence and engaging game mechanics. The DIAMOND X™ 2.32/3.32 multi-screen version, equipped with the GAMINATOR™ X5, showcased a versatile selection of entertaining titles that are tailored for the region.

Equally well-received was the BLACK EDITION II series: The BLACK EDITION II XL 2.32/3.32 captivated operators with the highly popular IMPERA LINK™ Series 2, while the BLACK EDITION II 1.49J brought together the powerful Impera PROLINK™ and the latest addition to the game portfolio, RISING TREASURES™. Proven performers like the MASTER SL™ 2.32/3.32, which also featured GAMINATOR™ X5, rounded out the offering and demonstrated NOVOMATIC’s strength in both innovation and reliability.

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Further highlights included the NOVO UNITY™ PRO, NOVOMATIC’s advanced electronic table game (ETG) platform that enables players to join up to three live games simultaneously – such as Sic Bo, Baccarat, or Roulette – on one station. Highly customizable in its setup, the system allows operators to adapt game configurations, layouts, and betting options to local preferences and regulatory requirements. Its interactivity and flexibility were praised by operators as key advantages in engaging today’s players.

The NOVOVISION™ Casino Management System also made a strong impression with its comprehensive suite of functionalities: biometric access, single-wallet capabilities, advanced player loyalty features, and much more – all of which are aimed at delivering next-level efficiency and security in casino operations.

Kenan Bajram, Deputy Director Global Sales at NOVOMATIC AG, reflected on the successful event: “G2E Asia 2025 was once again an outstanding opportunity to engage with partners from across the region and present the full scope of our technology portfolio. Asia’s land-based gaming market is as diverse as it is dynamic – each country has its own regulatory framework, technical standards, and player preferences. Our success at this year’s show confirms that NOVOMATIC is well-positioned to meet these varied demands with tailored solutions that combine innovation, reliability, and full regulatory compliance. The positive feedback we received – especially for our DIAMOND X™ and BLACK EDITION II series, as well as for the NOVO UNITY™ PRO ETG solution – reinforces our commitment to supporting our customers in key markets such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and beyond.”

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EveryMatrix introduces EngageSuite for cross-vertical loyalty and gamification

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EveryMatrix has launched EngageSuite – a unified loyalty and gamification ecosystem driving player engagement across verticals.

EngageSuite is an all-in-one loyalty and gamification solution designed to revolutionise how operators engage, reward, and retain their players across verticals.

It empowers brands with a fully customisable toolkit to build hyper-personalised, immersive player journeys that significantly boost loyalty and drive long-term value.

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The new product series brings together a powerful combination of retention mechanics, including bonuses, levelling, spendable loyalty currency, tournaments, Challenges, mini-games, and jackpots, all functioning as part of a unified system.

Instead of relying on isolated features, EngageSuite allows operators to combine its components to create an interconnected experience tailored to each brand and player base.

This ecosystem both enhances a player’s journey and offers operators unparalleled flexibility in how they engage their audience.

Operators can manage everything through a single, intuitive back-office, with full control over each component. On the front-end, customisable widgets ensure a branded player experience. Integration is seamless, with a single point to connect to CRMs, marketing, and automation platforms. AI-driven personalisation and churn prevention in real-time.

All EngageSuite products are live with clients, showing significant uplift. This includes Challenges boosting game rounds by 15%; Unique Active Players across included games up 20%; JackpotEngine boosting average bet amounts by 5.4%; number of rounds per session up 8.9%, and session length rising 3.8%.

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LoyaltyEngine has seen rapid adoption rates since launch in September 2024, now live across 16 brands and rising.

Stian Enger Pettersen, CEO Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “EngageSuite is more than a gamification toolkit. It’s a transformative engagement solution with strong synergies across all its components.

“Each component is powerful on its own, but they truly shine when used together. Operators set the framework, and players personalise their journey with the benefits they value most.”

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scoreconnect partners with Optimove to enhance personalised content via Telegram

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New integration empowers operators to reach players on Telegram with context-driven messages that drive engagement 

scoreconnect, an innovative communication platform tailored for sports betting and gaming, announced a new partnership with Optimove, the leader in Positionless Marketing, to enhance personalised content via Telegram.

Optimove’s extensive iGaming partner portfolio can now easily activate scoreconnect’s cutting-edge Telegram integration with just a few clicks. This allows operators to extend their reach and capabilities into Telegram—engaging players where they are, in real time, using scoreconnect’s powerful tools to drive better outcomes.

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scoreconnect’s platform connects directly to an operator’s live data via PAM or CRM, enabling intelligent automation that responds to what the player is doing—right now. That accuracy has been proven to improve retention, increase turnover from messaging and boost conversion from sign-up to deposit.

During SBC Summit Americas 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, scoreconnect presented its Telegram Play, a fully functional experience showing players claiming bonuses, placing bets, and receiving updates—all inside a Telegram chat window, with no redirects or delays.

scoreconnect CEO Antonio Ruggeri said: “Partnering with Optimove is a big moment for the business given its standing in the market. This integration means frictionless deployment and faster time to value. With Telegram Play, we’re not just enabling messaging—we’re enabling intelligent, real-time interaction that boosts player engagement where it matters most.”

Optimove Senior Director of Partnerships, Adi Dagan said: “We’re thrilled to welcome scoreconnect to Optimove’s partner ecosystem. Their innovative Telegram solution is a game-changer, and we’re proud to bring it to our clients. Because of scoreconnect, we can now engage more players in real time with powerful, personalised experiences that drive real impact.”

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