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GAMSTOP 2021 annual review shows 28% annual increase in total registrations
GAMSTOP, the free national scheme for self-exclusion from online gambling, has reported a 28% year-on-year increase in registrations to the service from 2020 to 2021.
The first six months of 2021 saw a significant spike in registrations compared to the same period in 2020, with a rise of 25%. This figure rose further from July to December of 2021, with a 32% increase taking the total number of GAMSTOP registrants to more than 257,000 by the turn of the year.
The GAMSTOP annual review has been launched to offer deeper insight into trends on the GAMSTOP platform, and gambling behaviours across the UK. GAMSTOP is the UK’s free online gambling self-exclusion scheme. Users sign up by filling in personal details, and selecting a period of six months, twelve months, or five years. Once complete, they are self-excluded from all online gambling sites in the UK until their exclusion period ends.
The review also shows that the number of women signing up to GAMSTOP continues to grow, and now accounts for more than 75,000 of total GAMSTOP registrants. If the rate of registrations continues, almost 100,000 women will be registered to the platform by the end of 2022. Men continue to account for 70% of registrants, and women 30%. 43% of registrants are aged between 25 – 34.
Of the 257,000 people to have registered with GAMSTOP, the majority choose to keep their exclusion in place, with more than 235,000 currently actively excluded from online gambling.
There has also been a slight shift in the length of exclusion that people are putting in place. 50% of registrants in 2021 selected the maximum exclusion period of five years, with 24% selecting one year, and 26% selecting six months. These figures differ from the all-time split, where 55% have selected five years, and 22% six months.
Fiona Palmer, GAMSTOP CEO, said:
“Understanding the profile of GAMSTOP registrants is crucial if we are to continue to ensure that we reach anybody who the GAMSOTP service can help.
Registrations have remained high throughout 2021. While it is hard to gauge how associated this is to the pandemic, what is clear is that self-exclusion is an increasingly important tool for those who wish to remove the temptation of online gambling.
We are very lucky to have many committed partners who work hard to raise awareness of the GAMSTOP service, and I want to place on record our thanks to all of them. We will continue to work hard to ensure that people have access to the tools that are essential to their recovery.”
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Endorphina secures AGCO supplier registration in Ontario
Endorphina Limited has obtained a Gaming-Related Supplier registration in Ontario, Canada, allowing the company to supply its online slot content to licensed operators in the province.
The registration was issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Ontario is one of North America’s most closely regulated online gambling markets.
“Securing approval in Ontario is a significant achievement for Endorphina. It confirms the quality of our products, the strength of our compliance framework, and our readiness to operate in highly regulated environments,” said Head of Compliance at Endorphina, Džangar Jesenov.
Endorphina said it has a portfolio of 200+ slots, partnerships with 6,000+ operators, and an active presence in more than 50 jurisdictions. The company positions the Ontario approval as part of its broader expansion strategy in regulated markets.
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Adjarabet
Galaxsys Enters into Strategic Partnership with Adjarabet
Galaxsys expands its presence in key markets through a strategic partnership with Adjarabet, strengthening its footprint across the Caucasus region while delivering a diverse portfolio of slot and fast games.
“We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Adjarabet, one of the leading online gaming operators in the Caucasus region with a strong presence in Armenia and Georgia. This collaboration represents a significant step in our expansion strategy, reinforcing our presence in key regional markets and supporting continued growth,” Galaxsys said.
“Through this partnership, Adjarabet will integrate our diverse portfolio of games, recognized for engaging mechanics, high performance, and flexible customization. Titles such as Rocketon, Tower Rush, Cash Show, and Penalty are designed to deliver dynamic gameplay experiences aligned with the preferences of regional audiences.”
Teni Grigoryan, Chief Sales and Partner Development Officer at Galaxsys, said: “We are delighted to partner with Adjarabet, a well-established and respected operator in the region. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our strategy to expand into key markets and deliver high-quality, engaging content to a broader audience. We are confident that our games will add significant value to Adjarabet’s platform.”
Vagharshak Hakobyan, Head of Gaming Department at Adjarabet Armenia, said: “We are excited to partner with Galaxsys and integrate their innovative portfolio into our platform. Their games bring a fresh, engaging, and high-performing experience that aligns perfectly with our goal of offering top-quality entertainment. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering localized, dynamic experiences.”
This partnership further highlights Galaxsys’ commitment to building strong, long-term collaborations with leading operators worldwide while continuing to expand its global footprint through innovative and performance-driven content.
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ReferOn adds crypto finance layer to automate affiliate payouts
ReferOn has launched a built-in crypto finance layer designed to automate affiliate payouts and centralise crypto payout workflows inside its platform. The company said the feature supports crypto payments through its licensed partners’ payment gateways and is available now.
ReferOn said the layer is intended to replace manual, fragmented finance processes with program funding, real-time visibility into funds, automated crypto payouts, and audit-ready transaction history with exports. The company is positioning the release at affiliate teams that manage high payout volumes and frequent reconciliation work.
The update introduces a dedicated finance page for each affiliate program, including program funding and balance visibility, integrated top-ups with deposit address management, and a transaction journal with filters, detail views, pagination, and CSV export. ReferOn also said the automated payout flow records conversion data (rate and amounts), syncs statuses, and creates transaction records instantly.
On controls, ReferOn said each automated payout requires explicit confirmations and 2FA before being triggered. The company added that the feature is built to support audit and compliance needs through traceable transaction logs and one-click CSV exports.
Vlad Bondarenko, Head of Product at ReferOn, commented: “In all honesty, manual crypto payments are a disaster waiting to happen. When teams are afraid of entering the wrong address, making a double payment, or organising ever-growing spreadsheets, the team environment turns conservative and reactive. Our new crypto finance layer eliminates this confusion by providing managers with a comprehensive, centralised hub that automates the manual via integrated payment partners. This feature isn’t about offering affiliates a fancy new payment method or automating for the sake of it, it’s about freeing you up to run a revamped financial operation.”
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