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PAPYRUS & YGAM unite in their missions to keep young people safe

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As UK Charity Week (7-13 December) draws to a close, the Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) is celebrating a unique partnership with suicide-prevention charity PAPYRUS, coming together to raise awareness of the harms affecting young people.

Both charities use educational workshops to help young people understand the potential risks and prevent future generations experiencing harm. YGAM specialise in gaming and gambling-related harm prevention whilst PAPYRUS’s mission is to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by shattering the stigma around suicide.

As well as aligning their missions to safeguard future generations, the two charities also have another poignant link. PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by a mother, Jean Kerr, from Lancashire following the loss of her son to suicide. YGAM was founded by Anne Evans in response to her own son Alan tragically taking his own life following a long battle with a gambling addiction. These sad stories are at the heart of everything both charities do, and their foundations form a powerful social purpose informed by lived experience.

Ged Flynn, Chief Executive of PAPYRUS, said: “We are proud to be working in partnership with YGAM and are looking at ways in which we can come together to support young people. We hear from young people every day on our helpline HOPELINEUK who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. Whilst there is never one sole reason that may lead a young person think suicide is an option, we know that gaming and gambling can be a contributory factor for some.”

“By working in partnership with YGAM we are able to better understand how gaming and gambling can impact on a young person’s mental health and offer the appropriate support. We know that this partnership will help to save lives.”

The team at YGAM have now received SP-ARK training from PAPYRUS. This enabled YGAM to reflect on their personal and organisational approach to discussing and reducing the stigma surrounding suicide in day-to-day life.  It also highlighted and reaffirmed the importance of self-care, a key message that is included within YGAM’s own training where they seek to inform, educate, and safeguard young and vulnerable people.

Members of the PAPYRUS team has also undergone YGAM’s free training which covers information on gaming and gambling and provide the tools needed to protect people from the risks of gambling and gaming-related harm, including lesson plans, activities, signs to look out for and information on where to go for advice and support. All training sessions have been assured by City & Guilds and the resources have been approved by the PHSE Association.

Sandy Thompson, the YGAM Education Manager for Greater London, said: “It was fantastic to train more of our colleagues from PAPYRUS, working together to continue our shared commitment to improve young lives by increasing awareness around these crucial issues.”

She continued: “PAPYRUS provide vital support to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, whilst also engaging and building awareness in communities, and training organisations and groups. Working together in partnership is a crucial step in highlighting these important areas and continuing to provide the support and information that our young people desperately need.”

Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under 35 in the UK. Every year many thousands more attempt or contemplate suicide, harm themselves or suffer alone, afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling. PAPYRUS believes that many young suicides are preventable, and today the charity engages communities and volunteers in suicide prevention projects and delivers training programmes to individuals and groups.

UK Charity Week is a campaign designed to give the people of the United Kingdom an opportunity to place awareness and fundraising for charities high on the national agenda.

 

 

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Are You Watching This?! partners with Optimove to deliver Real-Time fan engagement

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Are You Watching This?!, the leading provider of real-time Sports Excitement Analytics data for global sports, announced a new collaboration with Optimove, the leader in Positionless Marketing.

Are You Watching This?!’s technology empowers operators and sports media companies to present perfectly-timed, emotion-driven engagement through Optimove’s CRM Marketing Hub workflows. RUWT?!’s pre-integrated Excitement Analytics identifies when a game gets thrilling – whether heading into overtime, a no-hitter, or a major upset – and automatically triggers contextual push notifications and personalized campaigns.

As part of the agreement, Optimove will also gain access to MetaBet Odds which allows operators and sports media to display live lines to customers. With RUWT?!’s data feed and Meta Odds embedded into Optimove’s platform, personalized real-time player interactions are instantly supercharged – giving brands the ability to connect with fans at the moments that matter most.

This integration establishes RUWT?! and Optimove as leaders in event-driven marketing – creating smarter, intuitive, and meaningful fan experiences across multiple platforms.

Are You Watching This?! Founder, Mark Phillip, said: “Partnering with Optimove means they can super-serve their network by helping marketers engage with users at the most impactful moments. Our Excitement Analytics tool understands when sports events are becoming unmissable and drives users to the action – boosting engagement, loyalty, and revenue.”

Optimove’s Adi Dagan, Senior Director of Partnerships, added:We’re thrilled to partner with Are You Watching This?! — a true pioneer in real-time sports excitement. Their data is unmatched and combining it with Optimove’s marketing platform unlocks a new level of contextual, fan-first engagement. Together, we’re giving operators the power to connect with players at the exact moment excitement strikes, driving loyalty and lifetime value”

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Belatra signs partnership with Aardvark Technologies

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Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has agreed a new partnership to integrate its portfolio of casino titles onto Aardvark’s software platform.

Aardvark has an exceptional track record of providing specialist omni solutions for online and retail betting recognised for a high-performance transaction engine with extremely high bet acceptance rates. For more than 10 years, Aardvark has expanded its global customer base and offers a huge breadth of online betting content ranging from sports, lotteries and virtual games, to table games, keno and casino games.

Aardvark’s casino offering will now feature a wide selection of Belatra’s standout content including beloved hits Mummyland Treasures, Rise of Zeus, Golden øks, Make it Gold, and the most recent instant game, Mummy’s Mines

Misha Voinich, Belatra’s Head of Business Development commented: “We’re excited to bring our growing games catalogue to a broader audience through Aardvark Technologies’ network. Our shared philosophy for delivering exceptional gaming experiences makes this the perfect collaboration.”

Arijus Denisovas, Commercial Director at Aardvark Technologies, said: “It’s vital that we always look to enhance our casino offering with the best content available so our partners can present the most engaging titles to their players. Belatra’s library of games is the ideal way for us to build on this belief.”

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Dragonfate’s Favor unleashes Wild power with walking dragons

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Play’n GO unveils Dragonfate’s Favor, a 6×4 video slot where ancient dragons stir and the lost power of the Alpha is yours to command.

In Dragonfate’s Favor, players are transported to a land where dragons once soared and their sanctuary shimmered with power. With the realm lost to time, only the Dragon Amulet can rekindle their might. Now, players join Goldar, the formidable golden guardian, and his fiery Hatchlings on a quest to restore the dragons’ strength and unlock riches buried in myth.

Blending folklore and fire, this game stands out with its narrative cohesion and choice-led gameplay. Three distinct Free Spins paths mirror the dragons’ unique traits, offering replayability and strategy within its 4096 payways.

The Re-Spins mechanic ignites when Goldar lands fully in view. He becomes a sticky Wild that walks leftward across the reels – a commanding force followed by agile Hatchlings, who may join the fray, overtaking their leader for unexpected wins. These Re-Spins can precede Free Spins, ensuring layered engagement.

Players then choose from three Free Spins modes. Alpha Blessing focuses on Goldar’s might; Hatchling Reward turns to the smaller dragons with walking, multiplying Wilds; and Dragon’s Gift fuses both for maximum impact. This blend of interactivity, character-driven mechanics and volatility choice gives Dragonfate’s Favor lasting appeal.

Players who enjoyed titles such as Raging Rex 2 or Beast of Fire will recognise the studio’s commitment to rich worlds and dynamic mechanics. The walking Wilds and layered volatility recall previous hits, yet Dragonfate’s Favor carves a niche all its own through narrative depth and the interplay between characters on the reels.

Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador at Play’n GO said: “Dragonfate’s Favor isn’t just about big wins – it’s about meaningful choices. Players can shape their experience with distinct Free Spins paths, making every game session feel truly unique.”

With walking Wilds, fiery mechanics and character-led gameplay, Dragonfate’s Favor offers a fresh take on fantasy slots – one that players will return to again and again.

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