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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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Stakelogic and SEGA SAMMY CREATION unite to ignite the future of online gaming

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Stakelogic, the technology-driven studio behind some of the world’s most popular online slots and live-casino innovations, is proud to announce that it is now part of SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC. (“SEGA SAMMY CREATION”).

This milestone combines SEGA SAMMY’s global distribution network with Stakelogic’s proven creative power, unlocking great synergy and setting the stage for accelerated growth across regulated markets.

“Joining forces with SEGA SAMMY CREATION opens a new chapter for our organisation,” said Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO at Stakelogic. “We have always believed our studio could reach even greater heights, and the great synergy between our teams is already driving new ideas that will benefit operators and players around the globe.”

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Koichi Fukazawa, Senior Executive Vice President and Group CFO of SEGA SAMMY, added: “Stakelogic’s relentless drive for innovation perfectly complements our long-term strategy to deliver world-class entertainment experiences. Together, we will leverage our shared technology, talent and market expertise to create value that neither company could have achieved alone.”

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Cash Pig 2 is here and it’s bringing even more Vegas-style thrills to the reels!

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As the highly anticipated successor to the Booming Games smash hit, Cash Pig, this exciting new release boasts a 5×4 grid with 30 paylines and stunning new visuals.

All the features you loved from the original return—Piggy Bank, Minor Elimination, Major Upgrade and Free Spins—plus a whole lot more to keep the action sizzling!

In Cash Pig 2, the base game is packed with two growing piggy banks—one that collects Scatters to trigger Free Spins and another that collects coins to activate the Piggy Bank feature. During Free Spins, all wilds are collected, plus you’ll see Minor Eliminations and Major Upgrades, as well as a thrilling Wild Spin at the end where all collected wilds are dropped onto the board for one final chance at huge wins!

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This Vegas-themed sequel doesn’t just keep the good stuff from the original, it elevates it. So get ready for even bigger wins and a whole lot of fun with Cash Pig 2.

Moritz Blume, Vice President of Product at Booming Games, said: “With Cash Pig 2, we’ve taken everything players loved about the original and cranked it up to eleven. This isn’t just a sequel—it’s a full-blown evolution. From the dual piggy banks in the base game to the dynamic Free Spins with wild collection, eliminations, and upgrades, every feature has been carefully crafted to deliver more excitement, more engagement, and ultimately, more rewarding gameplay. The Vegas vibe is stronger than ever, and we’re confident players will love the high-energy, high-potential experience Cash Pig 2 brings to the table.”

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Altenar leverages power of influencers with Tipster Module launch

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Leading sportsbook technology provider will deliver curated tips, Boosted Odds and customisable marketing features for operators with new technology

Altenar has launched an innovative Tipster Module to allow its operator clients to integrate expert insights from influencers directly into their platform, capitalising on the growing trend of influencer marketing.

Through Altenar’s solution, bets from tipsters or influencers can be highlighted in a range of different ways, including as Boosted Odds to provide further visibility to the selections, with the option to assign a name, avatar and unique background to each profile.

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The new sportsbook feature gives operators a range of marketing options which can allow their brand to stand out and make the most of sponsorship deals with, for example, a brand ambassador. It also includes functionality to highlight tips from affiliate websites.

As gambling advertising laws are tightened in a variety of countries around the world, Altenar’s innovation provides an important solution to increase brand awareness, grow revenues and boost retention rates.

Dinos Doxiadis, Altenar’s Director of Product – Sportsbook & Data, said: “We know that strict rules around gambling advertising are a challenge for many of our clients and we were keen to produce a solution which can support their marketing activities.

“The use of influencers with a significant online following has become a common form of advertising in many industries and our Tipster Module allows operators to adopt this approach as part of their marketing strategy. Influencers can be used to enhance brand awareness and drive traffic to a sportsbook and we are excited to offer this feature to our sportsbook clients.”

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