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The Fourth Annual Ethical Gambling Forum: A Focus on Sustainability, Accountability, and Culture in Gambling Industry
The highly anticipated Fourth Annual Ethical Gambling Forum will take place in Gibraltar aboard the Sunborn Yacht Hotel on April 29-30, 2025. This year’s conference promises to be an exciting and thought-provoking two-day event centered on the critical themes of Sustainability, Accountability, and Culture. Under the theme of “Why ESG Really Matters”, the forum aims to put safer gambling at the heart of what it means to be an ethical operator in the evolving gambling landscape.
With the increased importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across industries, many companies have already started reporting on ESG using the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The forum goes beyond traditional reporting methods to inspire more intuitive actions, helping operators to incorporate ethical and responsible measures into their daily operations in 2025 and beyond. From workplace culture to staff recruitment, duty of care, and collaboration, this year’s event will explore a comprehensive range of essential topics.
Key Themes of the 2025 Forum Include:
- Why Sustainability is Paramount: Understanding the role of sustainability in the gambling sector.
- How to Be an Ethical Operator: Moving beyond compliance to true ethical responsibility.
- Collaboration is Key: Exploring the need for seamless collaboration between services to create a safer environment for all.
- Lived Experience in Gambling: The importance of amplifying the voices of those affected by gambling.
- Education, Education, Education: Addressing the critical need for continuous education in ethical gambling practices.
- Why Good Governance Matters: Understanding the significance of governance measures such as AML, SARs, and Regulatory policies.
- Why ESG is the New Bottom Line: Discussing how ESG initiatives shape financial performance and the future of the industry.
Delegates attending the forum will have the opportunity to hear from a stellar line-up of industry leaders, C-level executives, regulators, safer gambling teams, HR professionals, and other experts. Through practical advice, case studies, and open discussions, participants will gain insights into how operators can take action to build a more responsible, ethical, and sustainable gambling industry.
Attendees will also have the chance to engage in discussions and share their perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the gambling industry today.
Join us for this exciting event and be part of shaping the future of ethical gambling.
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ACR POKER’S LIGHTNING PKOS DELIVER FAST-PACED TOURNAMENT POKER ACTION AND BIG WINS IN JUST 45 MINUTES
Poker players looking for lightning-fast tournament poker action are heading to ACR Poker. The popular global poker site is bringing the heat with Lightning PKOs—a rapid progressive knockout tournament format that delivers high-speed play and big knockout prizes in tournaments that last just 45 minutes.
“If you’re a family man like me, finding time to play tournaments can be a challenge,” said ACR Pro and poker legend Chris Moneymaker. “ACR Poker’s Lightning PKOs are perfect for time-starved players who love fast-paced poker action and big knockout rewards without the long grind. Whether you’re playing on mobile or desktop, there’s 45-minute tournaments running around the clock, making it easy to find a game and join the excitement anytime.”
Running 24/7, Lightning PKOs give players the flexibility to jump into the action at any time. With buy-ins ranging from $0.11 up to $31.50, these tournaments cater to every bankroll while providing the chance to play for instant knockout bounties. With 20 minutes of late registration, players can join on the fly without missing out.
Unlike traditional poker tournaments that can last for hours, Lightning PKOs keep the action moving, with every tournament wrapping up in just 45 minutes. Players start with 10 big blinds and every knockout results in an instant cash prize. With more players joining daily, the prize pools continue to grow, offering even greater rewards in every tournament.
Lightning PKOs are now available as part of ACR Poker’s recently revamped tournament schedule, giving players the chance to jump in and play anytime, anywhere.
In addition to the high-energy Lightning PKOs, players can experience even more action at ACR Poker throughout March and April. The Online Super Series runs until Monday, March 31st, featuring $25 million in guarantees and a $35,000 Leaderboard Contest. Players can also jump into the $12 million guaranteed Dual Venom tournaments starting Sunday, April 13th and secure their $2,650 seat for as little as $0 through the Venom Vault and Venom Fever Satellites.
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The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is strengthening the sweepstakes and social casino sector by offering a vast array of free-to-play content. The solution provides operators with uninterrupted operations and dedicated technical support.
Recent forecasts indicate that the free-to-play gaming market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2023 to 2032, generating over 350 billion dollars by 2032.
With over 27,800 games from more than 280 providers, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator effectively responds to the growing global demand for this type of entertainment. By continuously seeking new ways to help operators offer immersive gambling experiences without real-money wagering, the platform delivers the same advantages to sweepstakes and social casino operators as it does to traditional gambling projects, including:
- A vast portfolio with free-to-play and sweepstakes-ready titles
- Instant access to games through a single API integration, ensuring swift deployment of new content and minimising downtime
- Stable performance with 99.999% uptime and 24/7 technical support, ensuring a smooth experience for both operators and players
Many global sweepstakes and social casino operators have partnered with the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator to expand their audiences and strengthen player engagement. Besides benefiting from access to the extensive gaming portfolio, these projects get a flexible and reliable solution that can adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape around social and sweepstakes gaming.
Alena Bekus, Deputy Head of the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, shared: “We see a real shift toward alternative gaming experiences where players can enjoy casino-style entertainment without risking losing money. That’s exactly where our solution fits perfectly. With our proven uptime record and seamless integration of thousands of games, we are helping our clients grow globally and stand out in the market.”
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has a strong reputation among operators of all sizes, from established brands to emerging newcomers. Operators have reported high satisfaction with the platform’s stability, ease of integration, and variety of content. According to recent Kantar research, 51% of SOFTSWISS’ partners rated the product a perfect 10 or 9, highlighting its role as a trusted all-in-one solution.
The SOFTSWISS team will be available to discuss sweepstakes, social casino segments and partnerships at SiGMA Americas in São Paulo, Brazil, from 7 to 10 April.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 27,800 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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GR8 Tech is enhancing sportsbook engagement with the new “Fancy Mode” feature—a UI upgrade that offers the look and feel of exchange betting while keeping operators’ revenue models intact
By introducing an exchange-inspired interface without modifying underlying bet calculation mechanics or risk models, GR8 Tech offers operators a powerful tool to expand their audience, differentiate their offerings, and ensure revenue stability during high-traffic events like IPL that starts this weekend.
“The exchange-style sportsbook UI gives operators a smart, low-risk way to appeal to exchange bettors without overhauling their platform,” said Denys Parkhomenko, CPO at GR8 Tech. “This is exactly the type of flexible, player-driven evolution we believe in—small but impactful changes that drive engagement and revenue.”
Key Functionalities of the Exchange-Style Sportsbook UI
Designed to expand audience reach while providing a frictionless betting experience, the feature introduces:
- UI Toggle: Players can switch between “Fixed” and “Exchange” views, with a customizable default setting for new users. Preferences are saved locally for future visits.
- Optimized Market & Odds Display: Odds automatically convert to a Back/Lay-style format, with distinct layouts to help exchange bettors navigate effortlessly.
- Cricket-Specific Enhancements: Dedicated updates to Cricket event pages ensure players experience a more intuitive and familiar interface.
- Refined User Experience: Adjusted CashOut, BetSlip, and BetHistory functionalities ensure smooth tracking and execution of bets.
“Operators need every advantage to capture and retain traffic during the world’s biggest sports tournaments. With the “Fancy Mode”, we provide a high-impact engagement tool that requires no operational risk but delivers significant player retention benefits,” added Parkhomenko.
Available now for Cricket single bets, the “Fancy Mode” can be enabled by operators as a default view or offered as a toggle-on feature within Cricket event pages. Contact GR8 Tech today to unlock a more flexible, high-performance Sportsbook experience—with a touch of fancy.
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