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UK Gambling Commission Approves BetBlocker.org as Prevention Charity
BetBlocker.org is proud to announce that it has been officially recognised by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) as a responsible gambling charity with the primary focus of helping to prevent problem gambling. The charity is now found listed on the UKGC website as one of only six charities recognised by the regulator under the prevention heading.
BetBlocker provides a free app that allows users to restrict their internet capable devices from accessing over 12.4k gambling operator websites (a ‘blocking’ software). The restrictions can last from 24 hours up to 5 years offering flexibility to the user to allow them to best manage their interactions with gambling in a controlled and responsible manner. The app is available on the following platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, Apple Mac, Linux and Fire OS.
BetBlocker.org was registered with the OSCR, Scotland’s charity regulator, in August 2019. Its main purposes, as listed on the OSCR website, are “the prevention or relief of poverty” and “the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage”.
Gambling operators, other organisations, and even the general public can now donate to BetBlocker.org in order to fund its activities. Donations from UKGC licensed gambling operators can also be counted towards the license required RET donations. This is especially significant as the regulator has been sign-posting for some time the possibility that their licensees may soon be required to offer a free license to a blocking software to any self-excluding player. As BetBlocker is currently the only free blocking software, by donating to the charity the generosity shown by the operator can be reciprocated by ensuring that a free blocking software remains available should the regulator choose to make this a license requirement. In this manner donating to BetBlocker may actually save operators money in the long run.
As a charity, BetBlocker.org can only continue operating as long as it is funded by generous contributors. Operators opting to cooperate with the charity are not only supporting the thousands of users that are actively using the tool every day but are insuring themselves against potential future overheads that would come from having to provide commercial licenses to an alternative blocking software to individuals looking to self-exclude.
In the short time since the UKGC charity recognition came through, BetBlocker has already received significant financial contributions from both Greentube (Novomatic) and L&L Europe. These contributions have already allowed for significant upgrades to be made to the service being offered.
About BetBlocker.org:
BetBlocker.org is a charitable organisation established to help relieve the burdens caused by gambling through the prevention of problem gambling. The organisation’s main tool is software that can be downloaded and installed to prevent online devices from gaining access to gambling sites. The software is offered free of charge to both consumers and gambling operators. It is funded through charitable contributions.
Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, is all set to head to the United States this May for the region’s premier iGaming gathering – SBC Summit Americas.
The supplier’s upcoming attendance in Florida at the Broward County Convention Centre, Fort Lauderdale, follows an impressive year of expansion across North America, with over 100 of its iconic titles now live with leading operators in Michigan, New Jersey, Ontario, Quebec and Pennsylvania.
A strong Wazdan cohort has been assembled for the summit, including the company’s CCO, Head of Sales, Head of Account Management, and a pool of Senior and leading Account Managers who will be on hand at Booth D650.
The studio’s portfolio of top-performing titles across the Americas are set to be showcased, featuring 9 Coins, 15 Coins Grand Gold Edition, Mighty Wild: Jaguar, Hot Slot: 777 Cash Out, as well as the eye-catching new Burning Board Scratchcard offering set to revolutionise the scratchcard experience.
Attendees visiting Booth D650 will also have the chance to walk away with more than just industry insights and a deeper understanding of the Wazdan portfolio – with the supplier bringing the thrill of winning to SBC Summit Americas. Current and potential partners will be able to take part in exciting prize draws for iPhones, AirPods, AirTags and a range of additional Wazdan merchandise.
Running from May 13th to 15th, SBC Summit Americas is set to bring together more than 10,000 industry professionals and host over 400 exhibitors and sponsors, setting the stage for unparalleled networking, knowledge exchange, and growth opportunities in North, South, and Central America.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “SBC Summit Americas is where the industry’s future across the region takes shape. With over 100 certified games throughout the Americas, operating in more than 30 regulated markets and partnered with 1,500 plus operators worldwide, Wazdan is perfectly placed to lead the charge.
“Wazdan’s global presence has been underpinned by our ability to stay ahead of the curve, and we look forward to showcasing this to partners old and new, featuring a staggering $15.5 million promotional budget for the entirety of 2025 and our upcoming Burning Boards Scratchcard product.”
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Innovative games provider ESA Gaming has received Brazilian Certification as it continues to focus on new markets.
The certification will allow ESA Gaming to distribute both its games and Game Aggregator System (GAS), to players and operators throughout Brazil.
With a mix of non-traditional content such as football-themed mine games and crash style games, as well as established casino classics, ESA’s games have a proven cross-selling capacity, without cannibalisation, helping sportsbooks to prolong brand loyalty and add revenue.
ESA Gaming has enjoyed a positive 12 months of growth, signing numerous agreements in key territories, as well as expanding its portfolio with the addition of multiple slot titles and, most recently, its first Plinko game; Plinko Drops.
The supplier also holds certifications in Portugal, Italy, Greece, Colombia, South Africa as well as an MGA supplier licence, highlighting the provider’s intentions to grow its product range in regulated markets.
Thomas Smallwood, CCO at ESA Gaming, said: “Receiving our Brazilian certification is a hugely exciting moment for us in our step towards expansion in LatAm. The Brazilian market has a huge potential and we are eager to see how our titles are received.
“It is the first important milestone of 2025 for us that we hope can act as a springboard for further growth.”
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INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary INTRALOT, Inc. has extended its gaming systems contract with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission for an additional seven years, ensuring continued cutting-edge technology and high-quality services support through September 2033.
This extension marks the continuation of a win-win partnership between INTRALOT and New Hampshire Lottery that began in 2010 and the first deployment of INTRALOT’s cutting-edge LotosX Omni gaming platform in the US. The platform will be deployed on Cloud infrastructure, ensuring New Hampshire’s lottery benefits from enhanced resilience, scalability, and top-tier security. As part of the agreement, New Hampshire’s lottery technology infrastructure will be upgraded with new INTRALOT terminals, the award-winning PhotonX (1700 units), as well as Gamestation self-service terminals and Dream Touch Flex vending machines (900 total).
“For more than 15 years, INTRALOT has been a critical partner of the New Hampshire Lottery, providing innovative solutions supporting our record growth,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “As part of this renewed partnership with INTRALOT, we are looking forward to offering our retail network new lottery terminals, and we are pleased to be offering our players two new self-service machines, including the touch screen Dream Touch Flex vending machines. Our mission in New Hampshire is to maximize net profit, all of which is earmarked for public education. Since 1964, we have raised nearly $3 billion for the students, teachers and schools in our state. We look forward to continuing our relationship with INTRALOT, whose advanced technology will assist in responsibly increasing both sales and our contributions to education.”
“We are delighted to be rolling out our LotosX technology with our second NASPL lottery”, said Richard Bateson, CEO of INTRALOT, Inc. “In New Hampshire we have a great partner, and we are a vendor to one of the most successful lotteries in the US. We look forward to working with Executive Director McIntyre and his team to support the next chapter of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission’s success”.
INTRALOT’s LotosX Omni platform integrates the most advanced technologies and operational features in the gaming industry and is already installed and operating at the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in Canada and in other countries such as Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and Taiwan.
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