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Running for those who can’t: Allwyn unites leading voices in sports and para sports to drive record participation in the world’s largest race

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Global sporting stars have come together alongside Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, to shine a light on the role of sport in building a better world. Colin Jackson, former GB Olympian and world record holder; Marc Herremans, Belgian wheelchair Ironman triathlete; and Professor Nick Webborn CBE, Chair of the British Paralympic Association, have united alongside Allwyn to encourage people from around the world to take part in the 2024 Wings for Life World Run on 5 May, targeting a record one million participants in the world’s biggest simultaneous race.

Established in 2014, The Wings for Life World Run is a uniquely inclusive global event. All participants start at the same time, worldwide. There is no fixed finish line, instead the virtual Catcher Car begins its chase 30-minutes after the start and increases in speed, passing participants one by one until the last participant is caught. Once overtaken, you are a finisher. With hundreds of thousands running, rolling, or walking at the same time in the world’s largest simultaneous race.

100% of all entry fees and donations are given to scientific research and clinical studies worldwide to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The Wings for Life World Run has raised €43m for Wings for Life, a non-profit foundation which provides funding for international scientific research on spinal cord injury.

The World Health Organisation estimates there are up to 500,000[1] new spinal cord injuries every year. Depending on the severity of the injury, that can lead to paralysis, sensory disturbance, and even breathing problems. These injuries typically occur as a result of an accident in daily life, which in an instant drastically changes a person’s life. The Wings for Life World Run unites people from around the world to help change the trajectory of these injuries by funding cutting-edge research projects.

Professor Nick Webborn CBE, in addition to acting as Chair of the British Paralympic Association is a researcher in Paralympic sports medicine and wheelchair tennis player, who himself suffered a spinal cord injury at a young age said: “As we approach the Paris 2024 Paralympics, it is a great time to demonstrate the importance of inclusivity in sports. Spinal cord injury can have a profound effect on an individual and those around them, and staying physically active is especially important for disabled people to maintain their health. The vision of the British Paralympic Association is ‘Through sport, a better world for disabled people’. The values of Allwyn and the Wings for Life World Run marry perfectly with this vision, and highlights what makes participating in this event so valuable. I am delighted to be able to support Wings for Life to help raise funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury through research.”

Allwyn’s three-year agreement as official global partner of the 2024 Wings for Life World Run sees it encouraging over 7,000 employees and others from AustriaCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGreece & Cyprus, UK, and the United States to participate and raise funds. Allwyn’s partnership with Wings for Life World Run is just one of the contributions made as part of its commitment to give back to good causes.

Colin Jackson and Marc Herremans, as Sports Director and Wheelchair Sports Director for the Wings for Life World Run, visited Allwyn colleagues at their offices in Watford and Prague to explain the cause and impact of the event, and to encourage people to take part.

Marc Herremans commented: “I have experienced first-hand how a spinal cord injury can transform your life. With the support of Allwyn colleagues and global participants in this year’s race, we move one step closer to improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries around the world.”

Colin Jackson added: “The Wings for Life World Run is truly an event like no other. Seeing the enthusiasm of people to join in, knowing they take part alongside thousands of others, is always inspiring. Allwyn’s mission to change lives for the better is what the race is all about, and their support makes our mission possible.” 

Pavel Turek, Chief Global Brand, Corporate Communication and CSR Officer at Allwyn said: “Allwyn’s commitment to inclusivity and giving back to good causes makes our partnership with the Wings for Life World Run a perfect match. We are proud to be going into our second year as official global partner to this unique and inspiring event. With each person wheeling, running, or walking their own race together, however we take part, we all win.”

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Infingame set to “Unleash Your Beast Mode” at SiGMA São Paulo

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Infingame, one of the industry’s fastest-growing iGaming aggregators, will return to Brazil this April for SiGMA São Paulo, bringing its bold new “UNLEASH YOUR BEAST MODE” campaign to the heart of the Latin American market.

Inspired by the jaguar, a symbol of speed, strength and dominance in Brazil and across LatAm, the campaign reflects Infingame’s platform focus on scalable and stable technology, fast integrations and a carefully curated ecosystem of top-tier providers.

Attending the event will be Jana Filagina, Head of Commercial, and Yerassyl Yelemessov, Senior Partner Success Manager, both available to meet with operators seeking a stable, performance-led aggregation partner in the region.

At SiGMA São Paulo, Infingame will focus on reinforcing its position as a leading aggregation partner for Latin America. With over 16,000 games from more than 150 providers, the aggregator will be showcasing the strength of its platform and the depth of its provider network.

Highlighted at the event will be Infingame’s tournaments and challenges, engagement tools designed to help operators boost structured, repeatable player activity. Built directly into the aggregation layer, these tools allow operators to activate campaigns quickly while maintaining full control over performance and localisation.

With Brazil continuing to evolve as a regulated and increasingly competitive market, Infingame’s aggregation platform has been developed to support operators looking to build sustainable growth across Latin America.

Jana Filagina, Head of Commercial at Infingame, said: “Brazil is one of the most exciting markets in iGaming today, but it is also one of the most demanding. Operators need infrastructure that performs consistently, not just at launch, but over time.

“At Infingame, we focus on offering more than just content, giving operators tools such as tournaments and challenges that can be implemented quickly and managed efficiently. SiGMA São Paulo is an important opportunity for us to connect with partners who are serious about long-term performance in LatAm.”

Infingame will also use the event to strengthen relationships across the wider Latin American region, as it continues to expand its presence and support operators navigating regulatory change and increasing competition.

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Regulating the Game Global Awards: First-Ever Winners Announced

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Regulating the Game has declared the winners of the first RTG Global Awards, honoring exceptional leadership, stewardship, and excellence in gambling policy and regulation, safer gambling practices, compliance, technology, and community results.

The Awards were created to recognize the people, groups, and innovations that significantly contribute to integrity, public trust, and sustainable progress in the sector. After substantial worldwide involvement in the first year, victors have now been chosen in all six categories by an impartial judging panel made up of senior leaders with knowledge across industry, law, integrity, governance, and safer gambling.

The 2026 RTG Global Award winners are:

• Leadership Voice — Danny Munk, Wests Illawarra
• Safer Gambling Champion — Gamble Alert
• Compliance Excellence — Dominic Monti, Wests Illawarra
• RegTech Solution of the Year — Cherry Hub
• Community Impact Initiative — Nathan Reeves, Unibet
• Emerging Leader — Michael Simone, Bankstown Sports

The award winners showcase the diversity of leadership throughout the sector, from individuals steering the industry with vision and intent to those promoting excellence in compliance, innovation, responsible gambling, and community engagement.

RTG Founder and Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, Paul Newson, said the inaugural winners had set a strong benchmark for future years: “The inaugural RTG Global Awards were established to recognise substance, integrity and measurable contribution across the sector. This year’s winners represent the calibre of leadership, innovation and commitment required to strengthen regulatory practice, improve industry capability and deliver better outcomes for communities.”

“What distinguishes these recipients is not simply professional achievement, but their contribution to lifting standards, advancing safer gambling, strengthening compliance and demonstrating leadership in areas that matter to public confidence and sector credibility.”

The quality of this year’s nominations resulted in a very competitive field, with finalists chosen from an exceptional group of candidates in every category. Being shortlisted was already a noteworthy accomplishment, showcasing the quality of work, leadership, and contributions made by the finalists, while the eventual winners came from an incredibly competitive group.

The winners were selected following an independent assessment process led by a judging panel comprising:
• Don Hammond, Chief Executive Officer, Leagues Clubs Australia
• Jamie Nettleton, Former President, International Masters of Gaming Law and Partner, Addisons
• Khalid Ali, Chief Executive Officer, International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)
• Tracy Parker, Senior Vice-President – Accreditation, Advisory and Insights, Responsible Gambling Council (Canada)

The RTG Global Awards form part of the broader Regulating the Game program, which brings together regulators, industry leaders, compliance professionals and innovators to examine critical issues, advance policy dialogue and strengthen sector capability.

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Seasonal Campaigns and Tournaments: Q&A w/ Olga Pronak Head of Key Account Management at Evoplay

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How are seasonal campaigns and tournament-based mechanics changing the way players engage with slots compared to traditional gameplay?

Right now, we see that tournament mechanics and seasonal campaigns increase player engagement by introducing additional layers of success and rewards. However, we cannot say this with complete certainty yet, as we need more time to observe long-term patterns. Sometimes players simply do not have time to join short promotions, as they are busy with their daily lives. At the same time, running shorter campaigns of around three months gives players multiple chances to compete while maintaining high engagement throughout the promotion.

What makes limited-time events and promotional layers so effective in driving retention and repeat play?

By now, the gaming industry is very familiar with tournaments and, more recently, prize drops. However, in today’s environment, where people are used to receiving new information in short 30-second videos every day, it can become boring for a player to see and play the same things everywhere, even though they enjoy tournaments. A greater number of promotional layers gives players a sense of novelty and fresh engagement.

We saw this in practice with our Big Adventures campaign, which ran in phases featuring Tournaments, Prize Drops, and Wheel of Fortune rather than a single promo. Prize draws were held every three months, offering high-value rewards such as iPhones, alongside in-game rewards and additional chances to win through Tournaments, Prize Drops, and Wheel of Fortune. This mix maintained player activity, built anticipation, and generated extra engagement as players approached the final grand prize, a trip for two to the Maldives. The key value of this approach is that it expands the pool of potential winners, giving more players real opportunities to succeed and stay motivated.

How do competitive elements like leaderboards and rewards reshape player motivation and interaction?

I believe this principle is well known, as it is used everywhere now – in marketing, education, and sports. However, in Tournaments, Prize Drops, or Wheel of Fortune, it may differ slightly, as we see different motivations shaping player interaction and engagement. In Tournaments, we show players their current position and how many additional points they need to earn to reach a prize or move to a higher tier. In Prize Drops or Wheel of Fortune, we show that other players have already won prizes, demonstrating that the rewards are real and that everyone has the same opportunity to win. People like to be part of exclusive groups.

Do you see seasonal ecosystems becoming a standard expectation for slot audiences in the years ahead?

It’s hard to say whether this will remain the standard over the coming years, as the entertainment industry is evolving rapidly, including in iGaming, where innovations driven by AI and other emerging technologies are advancing. We also enjoy experimenting with new tools and implementing bold ideas, including exploring ways to engage players in fresh and unexpected ways. But at least for the next year, I believe this will be one of the most popular approaches.

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