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Bank of England to join UK Gambling Minister, Shadow Minister and gambling industry CEO’s at Bacta Convention

This year’s Bacta Convention (22nd November) is shaping up to be one of the most insightful of recent times with leading politicians, the Gambling Commission’s Andrew Rhodes, Michael Dugher of the Betting and Gaming Council and the Bingo Association’s Miles Baron all accepting invitations to attend the UK trade association’s annual members’ meeting.
The Bank of England is the latest influential body to agree to be part of the showpiece event and will provide expert insight on payments trends including what the Bank is doing to protect access to cash.
Bacta has been highly encouraged by the positive response it has received from politicians, institutions and thought leaders alike. Chief Executive John White noted: “Our aim with the Convention is to bring together a corps of speakers who are authorities in their field, who are able to explain latest thinking and who can talk about the implications of both policy and related developments for Bacta members and their businesses.
“With the next UK General Election having to take place by 28th January 2025 and following the long-awaited publication of the White Paper on gambling reform I am delighted that we have been able to secure both the Minister responsible for gambling, The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP as well as the Shadow Minister, Alex Davies-Jones MP. Both will, I am sure, be keen to outline the direction of travel, explain policy objectives and their party’s vision for the future of land-based gambling businesses in the UK. The political theme will be extended into the evening when Bacta holds its annual Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons.
“Betting and Gaming Council CEO Michael Dugher who during his career as a Labour Party MP served as Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Miles Baron, CEO of the Bingo Association will participate in a ‘C-Level In Conversation’ round table whilst another CEO, The Gambling Commission’s Andrew Rhodes will be making a key note speech.”
White added: “We are waiting to hear from a number of our invited guests but close to six months out of the first Convention to take place under the auspices of the newly restructured Bacta I am delighted at the calibre of attendees who have agreed to join us.”
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Spinomenal unveils Queen of Rome slot

Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has crowned a strong few weeks with the launch of its new title Queen of Rome – part of the Mythology series.
Queen of Rome unfolds surrounded by ancient Roman ruins and the 5×4 reels are set within two towering, weathered columns. A resplendent queen represents the Wild symbol and the other top symbols are made up from a golden helmet, roman shield, ornate vase and silver harp.
In the main game, the queen counts for any symbol except free spins and bonus symbols. Landing five Wild symbols on a winning line pays x2,000 the bet.
Queen of Rome has two grand features, a Bonus game and Free Spins. Three or more Scattered Free Spins symbols will trigger the free spins feature. Before Free Spins begin, players can either accept the current total or select the gamble button for a bid to earn more – players can win up to 50 free spins. During free spins, one to three stacked Wilds will be located on random reels for each spin, and magnify the chances of winning
The bonus game begins only when three or more Scattered Bonus Symbols appear on screen. Players start with three spins and the mission is finding as many crowns as possible to increase the multiplier metre which will pay out once the spins are finished. Each sector of the multiplier metre is filled by five winning symbols and there is an opportunity to bag an extra spin by finding the +1 symbol.
To add to the anticipation, the Bonus Game can feature Synced Reels and Expanding Reels, adding an extra layer of excitement for players.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Queen of Rome succeeds in enhancing our beloved Mythology series thanks to its gameplay and rewarding mechanics. This certainly is a jewel in the crown of our superb portfolio.”
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Casino Guru Awards 2025: Public voting continues for the Voice of the People category

Casino Guru is excited to highlight the ongoing public voting for the highly anticipated Voice of the People award at the Casino Guru Awards 2025. This special category offers iGaming enthusiasts and players worldwide a unique opportunity to support their favorite operator or brand, making their voices count in the prestigious awards event.
The Voice of the People is one of the categories decided by the public, alongside the Players’ Choice award, which recognizes the best game provider. Featuring all shortlisted candidates across various categories, these awards place the power in the hands of the public, without any interference by the official judging panel. Public voting began on March 7, 2025, following the completion of the shortlisting process and the announcement of all finalists.
A celebration of excellence in iGaming
The Casino Guru Awards 2025, now in its third edition, is set to be the most remarkable yet. For the first time, the event will feature an exclusive live ceremony, bringing together the industry’s top operators, developers, and professionals to celebrate excellence in transparency, social responsibility, innovation, and fairness.
Taking place on June 6, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, the awards ceremony will gather distinguished industry figures, sponsors, media partners, and representatives from the world’s leading iGaming companies for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
A night backed by industry leaders
Casino Guru Awards 2025 has garnered the support of major industry sponsors, including PayOp, Medier, BGaming, Evoplay, PIN-UP Global, Wicked Games and Winfinity. These organizations are committed to upholding the highest standards of fairness and responsible gaming, aligning with the values celebrated at the awards.
How to Vote
Casino Guru invites all players and industry enthusiasts to participate in voting for their favorite operator. The voting process is straightforward:
Visit the official Casino Guru Awards website.
Navigate to the Voice of the People category.
Select your preferred brand from the list of shortlisted candidates.
Submit your vote and make your voice count!
The winner will be officially announced during the exclusive live gala on June 6, 2025.
Recognizing Industry Excellence
The Casino Guru Awards 2025 will continue its tradition of honoring outstanding contributions across multiple categories, including the newly introduced Players’ Choice and iGaming Changemaker of the Year awards. The event will highlight organizations and individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to fairness, responsible gambling, and ethical business practices.
Casino Guru encourages all gaming enthusiasts to take part in the Voice of the People voting and help recognize the industry’s best leaders.
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Fennica Gaming Continues Expansion with Integration of Veikkaus Game Studio

Fennica Gaming is set to challenge the gaming industry with its latest strategic business transfer. The company has integrated a renowned Finnish game studio, bringing onboard +200 game IP’s and 50 creative game development professionals. This move intensifies Fennica’s position as a strong Games as a Service content provider within regulated markets.
The integration of Veikkaus Game Studio to Fennica Gaming significantly enhances Fennica Gaming’s existing game development network, Game Family, renowned for its exceptional combination of mobile gaming and money gaming expertise. With this new addition of decades-long experience in money gaming, Fennica Gaming is specialising stronger in localising international gaming experiences to international customers. This strategic expansion supports customer-centric game development, boosts competitiveness in both Finnish and international markets, and promotes efficient scaling.
“This integration of a renowned Game Studio is a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for localized content. We are now merging a fantastic heritage of creating localized content across different gaming verticals, which has dominated the market share in Finland. This positions us for international success and strengthens our ability to deliver tailored gaming experiences to diverse markets. This move is also a continuum of the work initiated with our new advisor to the board of directors, Mr. Simon Hammon, further solidifying our commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Jonas Reuter, Chairman of the Fennica Gaming Board of Directors.
“This opens up even better opportunities for Fennica’s organic growth and long-term development. With this change, we incorporate over 200 game IP’s and we grow from 20 to 70 Fennicans, maximizing the value for all customers across all markets on three continents where our games are currently live. This expansion is a genuine possibility to create great games in our Gaming Universe and to meet the diverse needs of different players in various markets better than ever before. This also enables us to meet various regulatory requirements and become an even better business partner internationally,” said Timo Kiiskinen, Managing Director of Fennica Gaming.
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