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GambleAware Awards £250,000 Grant for New Research into Women’s Lived Experience of Gambling Harms

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GambleAware has announced the outcome of its recent grant award process to build evidence of the lived experiences of women in relation to gambling and gambling harms, both as gamblers and/or as “affected others”.

The grant was awarded through a competitive process to a team led by Kelsey Beninger, Director at IFF Research in collaboration with Maria Fannin, Professor of Human Geography and Sharon Collard, Professor of Personal Finance at the University of Bristol, and Dominique Webb, Head of Programmes and Marina Smith Women’s Programme at GamCare.

The 18-month programme is taking a mixed-method, multidisciplinary and multi-sector approach and will include roundtables, depth interviews and community committees with women with lived experience of gambling harms. The specific objectives of the programme are to:

  • Explore the reality and lived experiences of women and their engagement with and experience of gambling, gambling harms, and gambling treatment and support services.
  • Establish and explore the drivers of gambling harms amongst women in Great Britain.
  • Explore the services, interventions, and policies needed to reduce and prevent gambling harms for women.

The research has been commissioned as part of GambleAware’s wider five-year Organisational Strategy, guided by an overarching vision of a society free from gambling harms.

Alison Clare, Research Director at GambleAware, said: “Women’s experiences of gambling harms are under-researched, often presented as homogenous and in terms of how they differ to men’s experiences. We are pleased to have awarded this grant to this strong multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team which will be drilling down into the experiences and needs of different communities of women. This is an important step towards ensuring GambleAware and others are commissioning the range of treatment and support services women want and will use.”

“GambleAware is committed to delivering a whole-system public health approach to gambling harms and understanding the wider determinants that drive these – including gender, health, race, ethnicity, and inequalities – is fundamental to achieving this.”

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Spinomenal signs content partnership with Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers in New Jersey

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Spinomenal, a leading iGaming content provider, has signed a partnership with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., which operates the BetRivers brand, to present its content to BetRivers players within New Jersey.

Teaming up with RSI, known for its innovative approach to online casino, is key to Spinomenal’s strategic US expansion via BetRivers and the company looks forward to achieving great success together.

RSI is renowned as a dominant force and one of the most respected online casino operators in the United States, with BetRivers online casinos in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia and Delaware. Thanks to this partnership, Spinomenal’s suite of standout games will now be available to BetRivers players in New Jersey. This launch features some exclusive games – Fortuna De Los Muertos 4 and Buffalo Rampage – Hold & Hit, along with many other smash hits.

Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “Partnering with a premier operator such as Rush Street Interactive is the ideal way to bring more of our titles to the New Jersey market via the BetRivers brand. Their players appreciate BetRivers elite gaming experiences so we trust our games will align well.”

Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer for Rush Street Interactive added: “We are thrilled to offer Spinomenal’s games to our players in New Jersey. At BetRivers, we aim to deliver a premier experience to our customers, and partnering with Spinomenal allows us to heighten that experience. We look forward to achieving great success together in the US.”

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Belatra to unveil latest gaming innovations at SBC Summit Americas

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Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is proud to be exhibiting at SBC Summit Americas, showcasing its latest casino game innovations and market-ready solutions for the LatAm region and beyond.

Belatra will be based at Stand C642 for the Fort Lauderdale summit, with a stand inspired by Mummy’s Multiverse — the vibrant world first introduced in Mummyland Treasures and continued in the smash hit Mummy’s Mines. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in cutting-edge slot releases, discover groundbreaking solutions, and engage with industry pioneers driving the future of gaming.

Belatra’s LatAm presence in the U.S. will be led by Latin America Commercial Director Andrés Troelsen. A core focus of his time in Florida will be exploring new partnerships, engaging with current clients and sourcing opportunities in the region. Belatra Games welcomes all attendees to visit the C642 stand, experience its latest titles, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of iGaming in Latin America.

Belatra will also sign off the show with the official launch of a brand-new game on May 15th, the final day of the exhibition.

Andrés Troelsen, Belatra Games’ Commercial Director for Latin America, said: “LatAm forms a huge part of our growth strategy as we continue to make strides in this exciting region. SBC Americas gives us a wonderful chance to showcase our burgeoning portfolio that’s been carefully curated to deliver the best localised experiences for LatAm’s array of casino players.”

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Evoplay introduces betting-inspired mechanics in new release Instant Soccer

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has released Instant Soccer, a football-themed instant game designed to provide quick, strategic gameplay.

Developed with simplicity in mind, the game blends intuitive mechanics with the thrill of sports betting, allowing players to engage quickly and effortlessly.

By combining the excitement of football with familiar betting-inspired features, Instant Soccer offers a fresh take on instant games that appeals to a broad player base.

The title allows players to set their target multiplier before the round begins, aiming to match or exceed it when the final multiplier is revealed. The more ambitious the target, the greater the risk and reward, with a maximum win of up to 10,000x the bet.

To support a tailored experience, Instant Soccer includes a Chance of Winning indicator based on the selected target and Advanced Autoplay, enabling players to automate rounds with customisable conditions.

A Quick History feature also enhances transparency and engagement, allowing users to track round outcomes and view top player rankings in real-time.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “With Instant Soccer, we’ve created a game that merges the simplicity of instant play with the energy of football and the strategy of sports betting.

“It’s designed to appeal to a wide audience, whether you’re a football fan, a casual gamer, or someone looking for short, engaging sessions. We’re confident it will deliver strong results for our partners across multiple markets.”

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