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EPIC retain SBC’s Player Protection award for a third consecutive year

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EPIC Global Solutions have completed a hat-trick of wins at the prestigious SBC Awards North America, having been named as the event’s ‘Player Protection Service Provider of the Year’ for a third year in a row.

The globally-leading specialists in mitigating gambling-related harm were recognised once again at the New York ceremony, at an event that acknowledges excellence across all aspects of the gambling industry across North America.

EPIC provides a range of consultancy, education and training services around recognising signs of problem gambling to a range of sectors across the continent, with a particular focus on working with sports organisations, gambling operators and gambling industry regulators.

The company’s work in conjunction with the NCAA and Entain Foundation US – which has seen over 55,000 student-athletes and staff at more than 200 US college campuses educated on gambling-related harm in the past three years – was highlighted within the nomination for the award, and drew praise from EPIC’s CEO and founder Paul Buck, who explained:

“There are now 38 states where sports gambling is legalised. Gambling is growing, so the level of harm that will come will also grow.

“Recognising player protection at events like this wasn’t happening five or ten years ago, but it’s becoming an increasingly bigger issue and we’re glad to be at the front of that and hope to remain that way for the next five years and beyond.

“We wouldn’t be able to do this without the lived experience facilitators who go out there and tell their stories day in, day out, all around the country in each of the 52 states that we work in.

“I’d also like to make some special mentions to the NCAA, who work with us massively on the front foot on a topic which is becoming bigger and bigger within the student-athlete population, and the Entain Foundation US, who have been there helping to fund programmes like ours for the past few years.”

Lived experience is at the heart of everything that EPIC does, with the lessons taken from the harm experienced earlier in life by around half of its current workforce being the driving force behind the company’s mission and the knowledge that informs the programmes it delivers.

Therefore, Buck is incredibly proud of the team contribution that has once again been recognised via the award at SBC’s showpiece event in the US. He added:

“It’s always nice just to be here and spread our message and meet friends, clients and stakeholders, but to come away and win this award three times on the trot is fantastic.

“It just shows that the level of work we do and the impact that we’re having is growing and growing, year by year, which makes us even more proud to win it. I’m so incredibly proud, not just of the work we do, but of the people who work within EPIC.”

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National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Recipients of 2025 Awards

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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the recipients of the 2025 National Awards. Each year, NCPG honors individuals and organizations from around the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling. The awards ceremony, exclusively sponsored by Scientific Games, took place on Friday, July 18, in Columbus, Ohio, during the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2025.

The 2025 NCPG National Awards Recipients include:

• Lifetime Award for Research: Dr. Michael Wohl, Carleton University

• Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Oregon Lottery

• Jeffrey M. Beck Recovery Ambassador Award: Peggy Brown

• Service Award: Susan Diamond, Responsible Gambling Program Manager with the Ohio Lottery

• Joanna Franklin Award for Direct Service: Jeremy Eberle, Co-Owner and Therapist, Alternative Avenues

• Jim Wuelfing Award for Prevention: Claire Spada, Director of Workforce Development, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio

• Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence: Stacy Shaw, Vice President of Product & Program Marketing, Oregon Lottery

• Don Hulen Award for Advocacy & Awareness: Megan Poliquin, LPCC-S, LICDC-GAMB, Zepf Center3

• Dr. Durand Jacobs Dissertation Award: Dr. Jackie Stanmyre, Rutgers University for Gambling Studies

• Denise Phillips Community Outreach and Multicultural Wellness Award: Shandra Parks, PhD, LMSW, CFSW, CCGSO, Maryland Council on Problem Gambling

• Media Award: The Ohio Newsroom for their story on the Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network, reported by Erin Gottsacker

• Affiliate Public Awareness Award: The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado

• Corporate Public Awareness Award: Oregon Lottery for their “Safer Play” PSA Campaign

• Affiliate Multicultural Communications Award: Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling for “It Takes Community to Overcome Problem Gambling”

• Corporate Multicultural Communications Award: Oregon Lottery for “Multi-cultural Digital/Print Media Marketing Campaign”

• Affiliate Awareness Campaign Impact Award: The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling for the “ECPG Gift Responsibly Winter Campaign”

• Corporate Awareness Campaign Impact Award: The Virginia Lottery for “Scratchers for Kids? Scratch That Idea”

• Affiliate People’s Choice Award: Illinois Council on Problem Gambling for “Are You Really Winning?”

• Corporate People’s Choice Award: Ohio for Responsible Gambling for their “More Than A Bet” Campaign

NCPG has congratulated this year’s award recipients and thanked them for their dedication to advancing prevention, treatment, research, recovery, and responsible gambling.

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Golden Boomerang Awards 2025: AC Milan Legend Andrea Pirlo Presented the Awards at the Ceremony at Iconic San Siro Stadium

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Boomerang Partners hosted the highly anticipated Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 ceremony at the legendary San Siro Stadium. Over 400 partner teams worldwide participated in this landmark partner tournament, which has become one of the year’s top events in the affiliate marketing industry. It celebrated the brightest achievements in sports and other verticals of traffic performance.

The awards ceremony was attended by none other than Andrea Pirlo, AC Milan Legend and football icon. He personally congratulated the winners and presented the awards on stage, adding prestige and unforgettable energy to the evening.

Andrea Pirlo commented:

“It’s a pleasure to be part of such an exciting event that brings innovation, performance, and community together. My congratulations to all the winners—your hard work truly stands out.”

11 awards were presented in key affiliate marketing categories. Kajino Media won the main award, the Grand Prix, for topping the sports leaderboard.

The owner of Kajino Media shared his joy and emotions: “Golden Boomerang Awards is a great test of our capabilities and expertise. This tournament allows us not only to evaluate our work but also to be recognized on a global level. For us, it’s just a great success to be a participant in this event. I had some expectations that we would win, but I wasn’t sure, to be honest. I’m happy!.”.

The event offered more than just an award ceremony.

Guests enjoyed a VIP experience with exclusive access to the stadium, the Mondo Milan Museum, and the Official AC Milan Store. There, an Italian artist painted a T-shirt individually for all willing event participants.  The awards ceremony was accompanied by a show masterfully staged by renowned Italian director and showrunner Gabriele Rizzi, known for his work with top fashion houses and large-scale productions. Guests savored world-class entertainment from top DJs, fashion creatives, and Michelin-starred food.

 

One of the highlights was a charity auction featuring unique prizes:

  • Commemorative watch celebrating the club’s 2003/2004 season victory
  • Custom-designed ball with Andrea Pirlo’s autograph
  • Exclusive Pirlo lot – premium wine
  • T-shirt signed by the team forward, Rafael Leão

All proceeds — totaling 8,000 EUR — were donated to Fondazione Milan to support youth sports development

Benedetto Di Blasi, Fundraising and Digital Communication Officer of Fondazione Milan said: “Thanks to this fundraiser, in the next season 2025/26, Boomerang and its partners will support 27 children, either living with disabilities or in vulnerable environments, giving them the opportunity to play sports in safe and high-quality project spaces.”

 

The Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 showcased how the worlds of sport, technology, and affiliate innovation continue to converge, with unforgettable moments, legendary guests, and record-breaking results. Boomerang Partners is already starting work on the tournament’s third season, which is rightly becoming an integral part of the industry.

 

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Betsson Group Wins Two Awards at SBC Awards Americas 2025

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Betsson Group has won in two categories at the SBC Awards Americas 2025.

On Wednesday, 14 May 2025, during the SBC Awards Americas ceremony in Miami, Florida, Betsson was announced as the Gold Winner in the Marketing & Sponsorship Campaign of the Year category for its engaging Road to the Final – Atlético Nacional campaign. This initiative showcased Betsson’s commitment to impactful marketing strategies and its strong presence in Colombian football sponsorships.

In addition, Betsson Group was honoured with the Silver Award for Casino Operator of the Year: Latin America, reflecting its excellence in delivering top-tier casino experiences across the region.

It was an exciting week in Miami for Betsson, as the company also supported the SBC Summit Americas, where Andrea Rossi, Commercial Director for Latin America, and Cristhian Gomez, Managing Director for Emerging Markets, shared their insights on market trends and strategic growth during several panel discussions.

With these awards, Betsson Group further solidified its position as a leading force in the global iGaming landscape.

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