• 31% increase in 16-24-olds registering with national online self-exclusion scheme
• GAMSTOP heat map reveals UK postcodes with highest percentages of registration

GAMSTOP, the national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling, has reported a 31% year-on-year increase in under-25s registering with the service in the second half of 2024.

Consumers aged 16-24 now account for nearly one in four (24%) of new GAMSTOP registrants, a significant trend in a record year for the self-exclusion service, which featured major global sporting events including the Euros and the Olympics.

With a 14% year-on-year increase, the second half of 2024 saw record volumes, as well as bucking the usual trend of higher registrations in the first half of the year.

In total, 532,484 people have registered with GAMSTOP between its launch in April 2018 and December 31^st, 2024, which equates to over 1% of the adult UK population.

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GAMSTOP has for the first time analysed detailed data to provide a regional breakdown of registration, which will help local authorities to target their services. The postcode area with the highest proportion of GAMSTOP registrants is Hull (HU), equating to 1.5% of the local population, followed by Teesside (TS) and Sunderland (SR) on 1.4%, with Doncaster and Blackpool also in the top five for self-exclusions.

In the second half of 2024, nearly half of GAMSTOP registrants (48%) signed up for a five-year exclusion – the longest timeframe available. Consumers can also choose to self-exclude for shorter periods of six months or one year.

Last month, GAMSTOP introduced a new ‘5 years with auto-renewal’ exclusion, for vulnerable consumers looking to extend their exclusion from gambling websites and apps. The new 5 -year auto-renewal option was developed in direct response to feedback from users.

Fiona Palmer, CEO of GAMSTOP, said: “The increase in the number of under-25s registering for GAMSTOP has become an accelerating trend, with a 31% year-on-year increase in the second half of 2024, following a 12% increase in the first half of the year. There is a clear need for targeted education and support aimed at this group which is why we continue to put so much emphasis on collaborating with Ygam and Gamcare reaching out to students. We go to where they are to ensure they are aware of tools, such as self-exclusion, which can help to prevent gambling harm.

GAMSTOP allows vulnerable consumers to take a break from gambling and we want to raise awareness of the service amongst those who need it most. Our detailed regional data has highlighted the postcodes where self-exclusion has been most widely adopted, and we hope this will help local authorities and other bodies to target appropriate support in the areas where the need is greatest”.

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The announcement came on the first day of the ICE Barcelona event and is testament to Soft2Bet’s commitment to innovation, excellence and leadership in the iGaming industry.

The award categories included:

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• “Executive of the Year” for Uri Poliavich, Founder and CEO of Soft2Bet
• “Platform Provider of the Year” for Soft2Bet’s turnkey platform
• “Product Launch of the Year” for Soft2Bet’s unique gamification solution MEGA

The wins recognise Soft2Bet’s position as a major force in the iGaming industry and highlight its leadership in turnkey solutions and groundbreaking innovations such as Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), which has redefined the player experience through gamification, content and engagement.

‍Soft2Bet cements industry leadership 

‍Soft2Bet continues to set the bar for the online gaming industry and its cutting-edge platform that offers an extensive range of services to operators and their players. Recognised for its seamless integration, robust scalability and the flexibility it provides to deliver highly-localised solutions, the group’s platform has gone from strength to strength over the past 12 months with launches in major markets such as Romania, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Ontario (Canada) and Mexico. Its adaptable infrastructure delivers full turnkey solutions that enable operators to provide unique experiences to their players that are supported by a powerful technology platform that brings scale and liquidity across multiple regions and verticals, making it the preferred choice for top-tier gaming brands.In addition to its platform, Soft2Bet’s MEGA has strengthened its reputation as a game-changer. Our cutting-edge casino gamification solution drives player engagement and sustainable revenues for Soft2Bet’s B2B partners. Winning three Global Gaming EMEA Awards is further recognition of the power of gamification and Soft2Bet’s solutions which play a major role in operators committing to partnering with a platform that drives innovation, growth while bringing the best user experience to life for their players.