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EPIC and The Hippodrome Casino strengthen their connection
A close working relationship between EPIC Risk Management and The Hippodrome Casino has been strengthened further thanks to the agreement of a landmark two-year partnership aimed at minimising the risk of gambling harm among the casino’s clients.
The two parties have recently combined to facilitate an initial pilot programme, delivered by EPIC as a precursor to the new arrangement, followed by a showcase event at the iconic central London venue, intended to highlight the need for harm minimisation training in UK casinos.
Now, EPIC will be working on site at The Hippodrome with both licenced and unlicensed customer-facing staff to ensure that all interactions with clients throughout their entire visit to the casino will have safer gambling practices at the heart of their approach.
The first such programme delivered by the globally-leading gambling harm minimisation consultancy will include a series of 20 workshops and four focus group evaluation sessions that look at key best practice areas, including identifying risk and harm in player activity, vulnerability, stigma, meaningful interactions and increasing confidence.
All will be co-facilitated in the context of EPIC’s extensive lived experience of both gambling-related harm and land-based casino management, with the intention that The Hippodrome staff can increasingly apply knowledge acquired through the workshop and put it to use in their real-world scenarios, as well as assessing the transfer of learning post-course in the evaluation sessions.
With 25 years of experience working in land-based casino environments, EPIC’s sustainability manager Joanna Whitehall will be taking a leading role in the delivery of the programme, and she has expressed her satisfaction that she will be able to share some key learnings from her career.
“We’re very pleased to have further strengthened a very close working relationship with The Hippodrome Casino,” she explained.
“We hear examples of the gambling-harm journey experienced by a number of our facilitators throughout the company. Training of this nature hasn’t been standard practice previously in casinos, so it stands to reason that customer-facing staff who may have felt an urge to intervene in cases of harm may not have had the knowledge on how to deal with such clients.
“Now we can provide specific examples of markers of harm, and how to bring up the conversation with confidence and empathy with the intention of identifying risk and preventing gambling-related harm before it happens.
“We look forward to working with The Hippodrome Casino further, to improve safety and confidence for staff and clients alike, and trust that we can continue to expand the reach of this programme to other land-based casinos across the UK who have expressed an interest in a similar project at their venue.”
Sam Douglas, director of business services at The Hippodrome Casino, added:
“We are thrilled to partner with EPIC Risk Management to help our employees build empathy and understanding through lived experience.
“The training they provide is invaluable, and we have already seen a positive impact on our team. We are happy that this partnership will assist us in creating a safe environment for our players in the years to come.”
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, is pleased to announce its May slots line-up, available online and on mobile.
Kong Wonder Wilds™ – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Players can descend into the heart of the jungle with Kong Wonder Wilds™, where the game’s Wilds are as mighty as the beasts that roam the reels. With a reel configuration of 6×4 and 25 win-lines, Kong Wonder Wilds is a descendant of Inspired’s high performing slot, Call of the Wild™, but with exciting new features.
In the base game, players should keep an eye out for two unique wild symbols. One triggers line multipliers during the bonus, while the other brings extra Wild Win Spins, making for an exciting gameplay experience. When these two powerful wilds combine, players can expect an intense jungle showdown. Landing six or more Wilds in the base game activate the Wild Win & Spin Bonus. The bonus grants players three lives to snatch up as many sticky wilds as they can, ensuring their experience through the jungle is nothing short of exhilarating. A bonus round allure includes two special sticky wilds, capable of granting multiple winning spins or enhanced payouts, making it highly coveted among players.
Additional features including Bonus Buy and Gamble are available in applicable jurisdictions. Bonus Buy offers direct entry into the bonus, while Gamble offers players the chance to win more cash and/or increase their chances of triggering the bonus.
Kong Wonder Wilds is a medium volatility game, ideal for the casual online casino player looking to unleash their inner wild side and embark on the ultimate jungle quest.
Wild Drop Multiplier™ – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Wild Drop Multiplier™ is a medium volatility slot, where every spin is bursting with excitement and juicy wins. Players will experience an adrenaline rush with this action-packed 5×4 reel, 40 win-line slot that features a special “dropping” Wilds mechanic. When Wild symbols land on reels two, three, or four, they drop and leave a dynamic trail of Wilds in their wake, offering players the chance to experience a fruity avalanche of winnings.
The exhilarating Wild Drop Multiplier Free Spins Bonus is triggered when players land three or more Bonus symbols anywhere in view. During the Bonus round, Wild symbols have multipliers that increase by +1 on the next spin each time one lands. The multiplier also applies to new Wilds created when a Wild drops. When two or three Wilds land on a line, their multiplier values are multiplied together, leading to juicy wins for that “cherry on the cake” feel.
Fortune Bet, Bonus Buy and Gamble are available (in applicable jurisdictions). Fortune Bet boosts a player’s chances of Free Spins bonus entry and Bonus Buy offers direct entry into the Free Spins Bonus, while Gamble offers players the chance to win more cash and/or increase their chances of triggering the Free Spins Bonus.
Take a spin and reel in some juicy wins with Wild Drop Multiplier, and let the fruity fun begin!
Perfect Prize Pooch™ – 92% and 94.5% RTP
Players can unleash paw-some wins with Perfect Prize Pooch™, a 5×3 reel, 10 win-line medium volatility slot game packed with tail-wagging excitement.
Packs of eight or more pooches land the coveted Best of Breed Prize, complete with x10 multipliers. Winning three or more “Bone-us” symbols kick off Round One of the Perfect Prize Pooch Dog Show Free Spins. During free spins, the Trainers embark on an exciting journey, collecting prized pooches and advancing along the progressive trail to victory. The next round on the trail offers more free spins and multipliers that’ll make players howl with delight. But the real treat awaits at the final Best of Show round, where the combination of Best of Breed and Best of Show offers huge potential wins, that’ll have players barking with joy.
Fortune Bet, Fortune Spins and Gamble are available (in applicable jurisdictions.) Fortune Bet boosts a player’s chances of Free Spins bonus entry, Fortune Spins improves the game’s bonus hit rate for less play and bigger wins, and the Gamble allows players to risk their base game wins to win more cash and/or increase their chances of triggering the Free Spins bonus.
Claire Osborne, Vice President of Interactive at Inspired, said: “Inspired offers players the chance to embark on a thrilling journey this May with our latest trio of fun slots. From the depths of the jungle to the vibrant worlds of fruits and a dazzling dog show, each slot has its own unique characteristics, and vibrant features to deliver the best in iGaming entertainment.
“Stay tuned for our upcoming lineup of sensational slots in June, brimming with more diverse themes, engaging gameplay and ingenious mechanics, offering players new, fun ways to win big!”
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PA Betting Services (PABS), the leading supplier of horseracing data and betting content, has agreed a new deal supplying BoscaSports with racing data and content until 2028.
The new agreement will see PABS market-leading delivery platform provide its extensive range of betting products and data services to BoscaSports, one of the industry’s leading providers of digital solutions for retail environments and racecourses.
BoscaSports will utilise PABS global offering of horseracing and sports content, powering a variety of interactive digital products for racecourses and LBO’s across the UK&I and Europe, enabling customers to access engaging insights, statistics and tips.
Keiron Muir, Account Director at PA Betting Services, said, “We are delighted to have agreed a new long-term deal with Bosca. Utilising our content, they have developed an array of interactive digital products transforming the retail experience and showcasing racing in a way that will promote the sport and engage new audiences”.
Eugene Mitchell, CEO at BoscaSports, said, “We are committed to providing dynamic digital solutions to the racing industry, and to achieve this we must have the best-in-class data and content. PABS extensive range of data and content ensures we can continue to innovate and provide world-class products to our partners”.
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On 28 and 29 May operators, players and industry experts in Serbia will have the chance to learn more about the innovative products of EGT Digital during this year’s edition of Belgrade Future Gaming. Together with EGT the Bulgarian iGaming provider will welcome guests on stand E1.
Along with its popular instant games EGT Digital will present its extensive portfolio of casino solutions, currently including the jackpot bestsellers Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash and Single Progressive Jackpot and more than 100 slot titles on different themes, which already gained popularity in over 50 markets globally. At visitors’ disposal will be the brand-new football game Burning Goals, part of the Clover Chance jackpot. On the eve of the European Championship, EGT Digital will allow football lovers to dive into the atmosphere of a real match with just a click on their screen. The gaming thrill will reach new heights thanks to the double chance feature, providing players with even more opportunities of winning one of the big prizes.
EGT Digital’s in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave will also be on display to demonstrate its 4 main modules: CRM Engine, Sport product, Casino aggregator and Payment Gateway. Each one of them can be both part of the complete solution or operate separately, as they allow integration with developments of third-party providers.
Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital, shared her positive expectations regarding the participation of the company in the event: “We will take part in Belgrade Future Gaming for another year in a row, because it is very well attended and along with our valued current partners we can reach a lot of potential new customers as well. I am very glad to say that our casino games are already live in Serbia and have been demonstrating an excellent performance so far. I am confident that in the near future we will be able to expand our footprint in the country and further contribute to the development of the local online gaming sector.”
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