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55% of Swedish slot players think ‘Bonus Buy’ games should be banned

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Exclusive Swedish polling conducted by Play’n GO today also reveals overwhelming general public support for the prohibition of Bonus Buy slot games

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today revealed exclusive polling conducted in Sweden that shows overwhelming support for the prohibition of the controversial slot mechanic featured in ‘Bonus Buy’ games.

The results of a nationally representative survey in Sweden are stark:

  • Seven out of ten members of the general Swedish public (69%) support changing the regulation to ban ‘Bonus Buy’ games
  • Incredibly, more than half of Swedish slot players (55%) want the game type prohibited too

Among the respondents who want to see the controversial slot game banned, two-thirds of the public (66%), and more than half of slot players in Sweden (52%), believe ‘Bonus Buy’ games exploit vulnerable gamblers.

Further, nearly two-thirds of slot players themselves (63%) think that ‘Bonus Buy’ games result in higher losses for players.

So called ‘Bonus Buy’ games allow players to buy directly into the bonus or free spins round of a slot game, in many cases for hundreds of times more than their initial stake for a single spin.

The controversial game type is banned by some of the world’s leading regulators including KSA of the Netherlands and the UK Gambling Commission, who reiterated their stance in a reminder to all online casino operators back in January 2020 that stated ‘Gambling products must not actively encourage customers to increase their stake or increase the amount they have decided to gamble.’

The findings by Play’n GO also reveal today that Swedish slot players overwhelming think that:

  • changing the regulation to align with the UK and the Netherlands regarding ‘Bonus Buy’ games is the ‘responsible thing to do’ (61%)
  • a change in the regulation shows that ‘the Swedish government are taking gambling issues seriously (63%)
  • they would be proud if the gambling regulator prohibited ‘Bonus Buy’ games (53%)

In December, the Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen reported that Spelpaus, the centralised national self-exclusion system, surpassed 100,000 registered users for the first time.

Commenting on the overwhelming support in Sweden for the prohibition of ‘Bonus Buy’ slot games, Johan Törnqvist, CEO and Co-founder of Play’n GO, said: “Play’n GO has been a consistent and vocal advocate for a sustainable, regulated, and thriving gaming industry that is based around an ‘entertainment-first’ mindset for many years.

“I pledged as far back as 2021 that Play’n GO would never make a Bonus Buy game3 – a decision that has cost us hundreds of millions of Swedish Krona – but I stand by that decision. Bonus buy games are harmful to players, and to the long-term health and sustainability of the entire industry, and they should be excluded from the regulated Swedish market.”

Over half of the Swedish public (51%) described game suppliers who have decided not to make ‘Bonus Buy’ games as ‘responsible’, with more than a quarter choosing ‘ethical’ or ‘brave’.

The exclusive research was conducted among people in Sweden who reported that they played slots at least once per month.

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1spin4win partners with Alea to extend its classic portfolio reach

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1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, teams up with Alea, an award-winning casino game aggregator.

With this deal, 1spin4win is further cementing its reputation as a recognized iGaming studio and expanding its client network, which now features over 1,000 global partnerships. 

The collaboration also marks another important step for the provider in strengthening its international presence. As a result of the agreement, 1spin4win’s classic portfolio of over 190 online slots will be added to Alea’s extensive library of more than 17,000 titles. 

Players worldwide will be able to enjoy both existing hits and a steady stream of fresh releases, as the provider regularly launches four to five new titles each month. These include classic fruit hits, thrilling adventures, no-line slots, and a vast lineup of seasonal games tied to various international holidays, including Saint Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, and Christmas, to name a few.

The studio’s newly formed partner, Alea, is an acknowledged game aggregator that bridges the gap between providers and online casinos. With its single API integration, operators gain access to thousands of titles from over 250 global content studios without additional technical work.

Jaime Carvajal, Business Development Manager at 1spin4win, commented, “Collaborations like this are key to our long-term global growth strategy. Alea has built a strong platform connecting studios and operators, and we’re excited to see our games reach new audiences through this partnership.”

“1spin4win has built a solid reputation for delivering classic slot experiences backed by strong mathematics and transparent mechanics,” says Eduard Verdaguer, Partnerships Manager at Alea. “Welcoming their portfolio to our platform gives our operators access to a distinctive style of content that continues to resonate with players across multiple markets.”

About 1spin4win

1spin4win is a trusted game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 190 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.

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1spin4win partners with Alea to extend its classic portfolio reach

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1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, teams up with Alea, an award-winning casino game aggregator.

With this deal, 1spin4win is further cementing its reputation as a recognized iGaming studio and expanding its client network, which now features over 1,000 global partnerships. 

The collaboration also marks another important step for the provider in strengthening its international presence. As a result of the agreement, 1spin4win’s classic portfolio of over 190 online slots will be added to Alea’s extensive library of more than 17,000 titles. 

Players worldwide will be able to enjoy both existing hits and a steady stream of fresh releases, as the provider regularly launches four to five new titles each month. These include classic fruit hits, thrilling adventures, no-line slots, and a vast lineup of seasonal games tied to various international holidays, including Saint Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, and Christmas, to name a few.

The studio’s newly formed partner, Alea, is an acknowledged game aggregator that bridges the gap between providers and online casinos. With its single API integration, operators gain access to thousands of titles from over 250 global content studios without additional technical work.

Jaime Carvajal, Business Development Manager at 1spin4win, commented, “Collaborations like this are key to our long-term global growth strategy. Alea has built a strong platform connecting studios and operators, and we’re excited to see our games reach new audiences through this partnership.”

“1spin4win has built a solid reputation for delivering classic slot experiences backed by strong mathematics and transparent mechanics,” says Eduard Verdaguer, Partnerships Manager at Alea. “Welcoming their portfolio to our platform gives our operators access to a distinctive style of content that continues to resonate with players across multiple markets.”

About 1spin4win

1spin4win is a trusted game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 190 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.

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SCCG Management Partners with Coinspaid to Support the Expansion of Blockchain Payment Infrastructure for Gaming Businesses

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SCCG Management, a global advisory firm serving the gaming industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Coinspaid Solutions, a blockchain payments infrastructure provider, to support go-to-market efforts for crypto-enabled payment solutions across selected gaming markets.

Under the partnership, SCCG will support Coinspaid’s business development, strategic introductions and commercial expansion across gaming operators, platforms and technology providers. SCCG states that it works across iGaming, sports betting, tribal gaming and broader gaming technology, drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience.

Coinspaid’s infrastructure enables businesses to accept more than 20 stablecoins & other cryptocurrencies, automate conversion into 40+ fiat currencies, and manage payouts and treasury operations through a single infrastructure layer with API and plugin-based integrations. The company also states that it builds compliance into onboarding and payment flows, including AML/KYC/KYB controls, on-chain monitoring, MLRO oversight, ISO/IEC 27001 certification and independent audits.

The partnership will focus on helping licensed gaming businesses evaluate where crypto payments can improve settlement speed, expand payment optionality for cross-border audiences, and streamline payout workflows, subject to jurisdictional review, onboarding and applicable regulatory requirements in each market. Coinspaid also highlights rate lock at checkout, automatic fiat conversion and final settlement on eligible crypto payment flows.

“As gaming businesses continue to expand across markets, the demand for payment infrastructure that is both commercially effective and operationally resilient is only increasing,” said Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management. “Coinspaid Solutions brings together payments, payouts and compliance in a way that aligns with how many operators are thinking about growth today. We are pleased to support their expansion through our network across gaming and gaming technology.”

“At Coinspaid, we see sustainable growth in gaming as a combination of product capability, operational reliability and a compliance-first approach,” said Max Krupyshev, Co-founder of Coinspaid. “Our partnership with SCCG is designed to help businesses assess where stablecoin payments can add real value  from player deposits and payouts to treasury operations, while keeping regulatory and risk considerations central to implementation.”

The partnership will also include coordinated business development and educational initiatives, including executive introductions, and educational content for operators and technology partners exploring blockchain payment infrastructure.

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