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GambleAware recommissions the Scottish Gambling Education Hub delivered by Fast Forward

GambleAware has recommissioned the Scottish Gambling Education Hub for a further three years from 1st November 2021. The Hub has been delivered by the Scottish charity Fast Forward since 2018.
The Scottish Gambling Education Hub, funded by GambleAware, works with young people, and the adults in their lives, to raise awareness of gambling harms, and ensure that those working with young people and families are confident in their ability to offer harm reduction advice and signpost those who need it to advice and support.
The Hub’s mission will remain to ensure all children, young people and families in Scotland have access to gambling education and prevention opportunities and resources. Improvements to the current structure of the programme will be made, to ensure partners, practitioners, and policymakers remain engaged with the issue.
To date, the Hub has trained staff from more than 550 different organisations across all 32 local authorities in Scotland, including schools, colleges, universities, youth work and family services.
Since its creation, the Hub and the external evaluation provider, identified potential areas for improvement in the existing gambling training delivery model. Based on these insights the updated structure for the programme will offer a more tailored approach to gambling prevention and education training for professionals and practitioners. With an increased use of the existing training and resources, the availability of gambling harm awareness and support activities for children, young people, and families across Scotland will be improved.
In addition, in 2019, the Scottish Gambling Education Hub established the Scottish Gambling Education Network (SGEN) to bring together individuals from a variety of settings with the aim to share best practices, provide support and help establish, sustain, and improve gambling education and prevention provision across Scotland. The Hub will continue to facilitate and broaden the scope of SGEN activities, introducing hosting a national conference in 2022.
The Scottish Education Hub will play a key part in supporting the creation of the English Education Hub and Welsh Education Hub, projects that will soon be commissioned by GambleAware to help the prevention of gambling harm among young people in both nations.
Dr Jane Rigbye, Prevention Director at GambleAware said: “Fast Forward has demonstrated its value as a key partner to prevent gambling harm among young people in Scotland. Given the success of the work already carried out, continuity is vital.
“The Scottish Education Hub has engaged with young people, parents, the community and youth workers in an impactful and creative way to deliver unique projects over the years.
“We are delighted to support them further in their prevention and education work and look forward to publishing the independent evaluation of the project for their work in 2022.”
Allie Cherry-Byrnes, Fast Forward’s CEO said: “Fast Forward’s work supports young people to make informed choices regarding risk-taking behaviours, towards positive life-long health outcomes.
“Gambling has become normalised in our communities, with many young people affected by their own gambling, or by the gambling of a parent, carer, or family member.
“The renewed funding from GambleAware means that the Scottish Gambling Education Hub will continue to work with young people, parents and educators to raise awareness of gambling harms and ensure support is accessible if they need it.”
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Logifuture appoints Khoren Kalashyan to accelerate global rollout of flagship virtual products

Leading iGaming products supplier Logifuture has appointed Khoren Kalashyan as Senior Business Development manager to drive growth in regulated markets.
Kalashyan brings a wealth of experience from commercial and product leadership roles across some of the industry’s most ambitious companies.
He joins Logifuture after almost six years at FeedConstruct, where he held multiple positions, including Business Development Executive and Official Brand Ambassador, helping scale the company’s reach across Europe and Asia through strategic partnerships and commercial activations.
He also served as Head of Products at Sportify, where he was instrumental in launching tournaments such as the ITT Cup in Czech Republic and in Slovakia and the Badminton Infinity Cup, establishing Sportify as a competitive B2B content provider in underserved markets.
His tenure saw him align product innovation with operator needs, delivering high-margin, high-engagement formats.
Logifuture fuels the growth of some of the fastest-growing iGaming brands in emerging markets, including in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Africa, where it powers Bet9ja – Nigeria’s leading sportsbook.
At Logifuture, Kalashyan will focus on accelerating the global rollout of its flagship virtual sports products – Zoom Soccer and Simulate – which are redefining realism in virtual play through continuous 24/7 action and sophisticated RNG that mirrors real-world dynamics.
Kalashyan said: “Logifuture’s products are built lean, scale fast, and resonate with what modern players want.
“In this space, milliseconds matter and we’re engineering for that advantage.”
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Hyperscale Data Subsidiary Bitnile.com Accepts $TRUMP Meme Coin in its Social Casino

Hyperscale Data Inc, a diversified holding company, announced that the $TRUMP meme coin is now an accepted payment method on Bitnile.com, the sweepstakes-based social-casino platform operated by Bitnile.com Inc, an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of Hyperscale Data.
Players can now use $TRUMP to purchase coin packages used to enter a wide range of casino-style social games on Bitnile.com, including slots, poker, and blackjack. Bitnile.com now accepts both the $NILE coin and the $TRUMP coin as payment methods and plans to roll out additional cryptocurrencies over the coming months.
Joe Spaziano, Chief Executive Officer of Bitnile.com, said: “We are happy to provide players an additional onboarding option and will continue to work on accepting additional cryptocurrencies throughout 2025. Our goal is to provide players with multiple options to play on Bitnile.com. On or about July 1, 2025, we will also accept $PEPE, marking three meme coins as an accepted payment method on Bitnile.com, with more expected to come this year.”
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Dr. Gloria Herndon Prepares Launch of Charitable Casino Platform in Kenya, with A License Secured

Dr. Gloria Herndon—international economist, philanthropist, and long-standing advocate for underserved communities—is preparing to launch a charitable casino platform in Kenya, where a license has already been secured. The platform will be operated by Top Deck Entertainment, where Dr. Herndon serves as Chairman of the Board, and developed in partnership with Humanitarian Gaming International (HGI)/Electronic Gaming Solutions, Inc. (EGS)
This initiative marks the beginning of a new model for regulated casino gaming in Africa—one built to generate real, measurable community impact. A dedicated portion of net gaming profits will go directly to charitable local organizations, supporting causes such as youth development, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.
“This isn’t just a business venture—it’s a reinvestment mechanism,” said Dr. Herndon. “We’re building something that generates revenue and returns it to the communities that need it most.”
A Regulated Model Designed for Impact
While the charitable platform has not yet launched, all required licensing has been secured in Kenya. Once active, the platform will offer traditional casino gaming in a tightly regulated environment, designed with responsible gaming safeguards and operational transparency at its core.
A percentage of net profits will be directed to vetted local nonprofits. Humanitarian Gaming International (HGI)/ EGS will provide the content for the charitable platform, governance support, operational guidance, and oversight to ensure accountability and measurable results.
Profits Will Support These Key Areas:
- Youth Empowerment – Mentorship, after-school programs, and creative opportunities
- Scholarships & Education Grants – Tuition assistance and educational advancement
- Entrepreneurship Support – Seed funding and mentorship for local startups
- Women’s Economic Development – Business training and career support for women
- Community Health Access – Mobile clinics and basic health services
- Emergency Relief – Rapid-deployment funds for disasters and urgent needs
- Job Creation – Employment tied directly to casino operations and outreach
- Support for Orphans – Housing, education, and care for children without guardians
- Aid for Survivors of Sexual Violence – Trauma-informed care and legal advocacy
- Support for Elder Caregivers – Dignity-focused financial and wellness assistance
About Dr. Gloria Herndon
Dr. Gloria Herndon is a pioneering international economist and philanthropist with a six-decade career advancing equity, infrastructure, and economic development across Africa and beyond. She has led high-impact initiatives in finance, public health, and education, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Top Deck Entertainment. Her latest venture reflects her lifelong commitment to building systems that serve people first.
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