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Self-exclusion Standards project launches consultation seeking broader industry input

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June 4, 2024

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Casino Guru is proud to announce the commencement of the third stage of the Self-exclusion Standards project, an initiative led by Dr Margaret Carran, Associate Professor in Law and Associate Dean (Education) at the at The City Law School of City, University of London and sponsored by Casino Guru.

The Self-exclusion Standards project aims to identify the best practice in online gambling self-exclusion in order to help maximise the level of player protection and to help build a robust process of self-exclusion to enable such schemes to truly become an effective barrier between players who struggle with controlling their gambling habits and online gambling in general.

To arrive at a solution, the Self-exclusion Standards project embarked on a comprehensive journey, that fostered cooperation with international stakeholders to create a set of online self-exclusion recommendations that will be available for adoption across different jurisdictions. Previous stages included comprehensive research of existing evidence and a series of meetings of 10 international stakeholders with diverse expertise and experience with online self-exclusion. To this end, the Self-exclusion Standards project is now entering its final stage, where it will explicitly seek broader consultations with online gambling stakeholders.

Dr. Carran said of the final stage of the project: “Our draft set of recommendations is based on extensive deliberations of international experts and we believe that it presents the most optimal online self-exclusion code of practice for operators. We now need external feedback to drive inclusion, to gain broader input from all interested stakeholders, including international regulators and the industry to ensure that our final recommendations could indeed be adopted globally for the benefit of players and the industry alike”.

Ultimately, the project will culminate in a comprehensive paper consisting of the final Code for Online Self-Exclusion Practice that will be publicly available so it can serve as a reference point for the industry and other interested parties. The paper will assist in driving further research in this field, and will also serve as a stepping-stone for broader discussion about self-exclusion processes, and how existing practices can be re-examined and reinvented.

This final stage seeks broader collaboration specifically to obtain valuable and actionable feedback that can be leveraged to provide quality conclusions that help establish a robust set of recommendations, and that are based on the broader knowledge of the industry.

This external feedback will help streamline the project’s efforts as it seeks to position itself firmly in the heart of industry as an efficient and effective tool. Consultation is open from now through to September 10, 2024. Preliminary findings will be presented at the EASG Conference 2024 and the final code due to be ready in January 2025.

Šimon Vincze, Casino Guru’s Sustainable and Safer Gambling Lead, noted: “We want to engage the broader industry to increase the impact and benefits of the project. A lot of good work stays on paper or in journals without usage in the real world. We want to change it by actively engaging with the industry.

Find out more about the Self-exclusion Standards project and respond to consultation on the project’s official page, part of the broader Global Self-Exclusion Initiative.

Casino Guru is an independent online casino resource that strongly focuses on leveraging factual and accurate data to inform consumer decisions in the gambling and iGaming industry. Casino Guru is committed to helping players make better-informed decisions and access responsible gambling resources through initiatives and campaigns aimed at the player and the broader gambling community.

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High 5 Games marks 25 years of Green Machine with Green Machine Blitz

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July 15, 2026

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High 5 Games is marking the 25th anniversary of its Green Machine franchise with a new title, Green Machine Blitz.

The company said the game will include a “fast-paced duplication mechanic,” activated collection features, four jackpots, and a LootLink bonus. According to High 5 Games, special symbols can duplicate across the reels to create chain reactions.

“Green Machine has an incredible legacy, and it is always an honor to work on a game theme with this level of history and prestige,” said Jerry Wilson, Vice President of Creative at High 5 Games. “With Green Machine Blitz, our team wanted to respect everything players recognize and love about the brand while modernizing it with all-new gameplay, energy, and presentation.”

High 5 Games positioned Green Machine as a long-running land-based casino game that has expanded into a broader franchise across land-based and online gaming.

Release timing, platforms and operator rollout for Green Machine Blitz were not provided.

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EGT Digital signs sponsorship deal with Bulgarian champions PFC Ludogorets

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July 15, 2026

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The partnership links the supplier to the club as it expands its Sportsbook offering and Ludogorets pursues a digital transformation drive.

EGT Digital has partnered with PFC Ludogorets as an Official Sponsor, the company said in a statement announcing the deal.

Financial terms, sponsorship assets, and the length of the agreement were not disclosed.

EGT Digital framed the partnership as a way to build visibility for its brand and support its Sportsbook offering. “Partnering with Ludogorets is a great opportunity to strengthen the visibility of the EGT Digital brand while showcasing our Sportsbook solution,” said Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT Digital. “Ludogorets is a club that consistently delivers results and has a winning mindset, making it a natural partner for our company.”

PFC Ludogorets said the sponsorship aligns with its plans around digital transformation. “We are delighted to lay the foundations of this partnership, which is in line with the shared ambitions of our two companies for sustainable development. PFC Ludogorets is actively pursuing its digital transformation, and it is extremely important for us to partner with a company that delivers innovative solutions to its partners not only in Bulgaria but around the world,” said Angel Petrichev, CEO of PFC Ludogorets.

Ludogorets is a 14-time champion of Bulgaria and a regular participant in European competitions, according to the announcement.

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AGS details OIGA 2026 lineup, including Spectra SL75+ and Revel updates

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July 14, 2026

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Supplier confirms booth 732 at the July 20-22 show in Oklahoma City and outlines new game titles plus BSX table progressives.

AGS said it will attend the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show on July 20-22 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, where it plans to present new slot content, cabinet updates, and its table progressive platform. The company will exhibit at booth 732.

In a statement, AGS CEO and President David Lopez positioned the show as a homecoming tied to the company’s Class II history in the state. ”Oklahoma is not just another dot on the map for us. It’s where we started and where we learned how to be a true gaming supplier,” Lopez said. “You can’t fake it in Oklahoma. Tribal customers know the games, they know the math, they know service, and they know who shows up every time. That has been great for AGS, because it forced us to get better. It made us more disciplined while keeping us honest. We’ve grown a lot since then – Class III, tables, interactive, offices all over the place – but our history in Oklahoma and Class II is not something we moved on from. It’s part of the AGS engine.”

On the slots side, AGS said its showcase will include the large-format Spectra SL75+ cabinet, which supports the Spectra game library, including premium titles when leased. The company said the cabinet will be used to highlight five new titles: Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao; Rakin’ Bacon! 5 Prosperity Pots; Cash Carriage Looter; Da Da Luo Boom; and Frightful Fortunes Popping Pumpkins.

AGS also outlined its mechanical stepper cabinet Revel®, available in both Class II and Class III, and said its latest Revel portfolio includes Crystal Reels® and Royal Reels®. The company added that Jackpot Legends and So Hot Cash® are set to debut in Class III later this year, with Class II launches following in 2027.

For tables, AGS highlighted its Bonus Spin Xtreme® (BSX) progressive platform, which the company said links table games across the pit and poker room. AGS did not disclose operator deployments, jackpot figures, or performance metrics tied to BSX in the announcement.

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