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GambleAware recommissions the Scottish Gambling Education Hub delivered by Fast Forward

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GambleAware has recommissioned the Scottish Gambling Education Hub for a further three years from 1st November 2021. The Hub has been delivered by the Scottish charity Fast Forward since 2018.

The Scottish Gambling Education Hub, funded by GambleAware, works with young people, and the adults in their lives, to raise awareness of gambling harms, and ensure that those working with young people and families are confident in their ability to offer harm reduction advice and signpost those who need it to advice and support.

The Hub’s mission will remain to ensure all children, young people and families in Scotland have access to gambling education and prevention opportunities and resources. Improvements to the current structure of the programme will be made, to ensure partners, practitioners, and policymakers remain engaged with the issue.

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To date, the Hub has trained staff from more than 550 different organisations across all 32 local authorities in Scotland, including schools, colleges, universities, youth work and family services.

Since its creation, the Hub and the external evaluation provider, identified potential areas for improvement in the existing gambling training delivery model. Based on these insights the updated structure for the programme will offer a more tailored approach to gambling prevention and education training for professionals and practitioners. With an increased use of the existing training and resources, the availability of gambling harm awareness and support activities for children, young people, and families across Scotland will be improved.

In addition, in 2019, the Scottish Gambling Education Hub established the Scottish Gambling Education Network (SGEN) to bring together individuals from a variety of settings with the aim to share best practices, provide support and help establish, sustain, and improve gambling education and prevention provision across Scotland.  The Hub will continue to facilitate and broaden the scope of SGEN activities, introducing hosting a national conference in 2022.

The Scottish Education Hub will play a key part in supporting the creation of the English Education Hub and Welsh Education Hub, projects that will soon be commissioned by GambleAware to help the prevention of gambling harm among young people in both nations.

Dr Jane Rigbye, Prevention Director at GambleAware said: “Fast Forward has demonstrated its value as a key partner to prevent gambling harm among young people in Scotland. Given the success of the work already carried out, continuity is vital.

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“The Scottish Education Hub has engaged with young people, parents, the community and youth workers in an impactful and creative way to deliver unique projects over the years.

“We are delighted to support them further in their prevention and education work and look forward to publishing the independent evaluation of the project for their work in 2022.”

Allie Cherry-Byrnes, Fast Forward’s CEO said: “Fast Forward’s work supports young people to make informed choices regarding risk-taking behaviours, towards positive life-long health outcomes.

“Gambling has become normalised in our communities, with many young people affected by their own gambling, or by the gambling of a parent, carer, or family member.

“The renewed funding from GambleAware means that the Scottish Gambling Education Hub will continue to work with young people, parents and educators to raise awareness of gambling harms and ensure support is accessible if they need it.”

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Riddick’s Partners Announced as Main Sponsor of LEGENDS by Fire & Ice

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Riddick’s Partners Backs LEGENDS’ Exclusive Takeover of London’s Most Iconic Nightclub, The BOX, on July 1st

The organizers of LEGENDS by Fire & Ice are thrilled to announce Riddick’s Partners as the Main Sponsor of this year’s exclusive iGaming networking event, taking place at London’s most iconic nightlife destination, The BOX Soho, on Tuesday, July 1st.

This partnership brings together two legends of the iGaming industry for an unforgettable night of elite networking, unique entertainment, and high-energy celebration ahead of iGB L!VE 2025. With over 200 iGaming legends and veterans already confirmed on the guest list, LEGENDS by Fire & Ice promises to be the must-attend event of London iGaming Week.

Riddick’s Partners, known for their cutting-edge solutions and influential presence in the gaming sector, will host premium tables right in front of the stage, offering attendees the chance to connect with their team, explore high-value opportunities and have a drink!

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“We supported LEGENDS by Fire & Ice because we share the values of a community built on real results and strong partnerships. At Riddick’s Partners, we focus on traffic that drives product growth and connections that truly work.” – Misha, Head of Affiliates at Riddick’s Partners.

“Riddick’s reputation for excellence and innovation mirrors everything we stand for—uniting the industry’s best in an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to see the connections (and legendary moments!) that unfold during the evening. Welcome to the LEGENDS family!” – Jodie Thind, Co-Organizer

A limited number of private tables are still available for legendary brands looking to host clients or teams.

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ACR POKER LAUNCHES CRASH JOKER, A NEW FAST-PACED, PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT GAME DESIGNED FOR POKER PLAYERS

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Unlock Crash Joker’s “Vault Break” bonus round for a shot at massive cash prizes

ACR Poker today formally launched Crash Joker, a brand-new progressive jackpot game designed for and by poker players. The launch follows successful beta testing on ACR Poker that has proven popular with players. As the first to introduce this new release from i3Soft, the trusted online poker site is bringing players a fresh, fast-paced gaming experience with a unique poker twist on the popular Crash casino game format.

Players really need to know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em with this exciting addition to ACR Poker’s lineup. Crash Joker is all about timing, with every card dealt bringing players closer to the action, while challenging them to place their bets and watch as their winnings multiply with each card drawn. The tension builds as players must decide whether to cash out before the joker appears or keep going for a bigger multiple of the payout.

Adding to the excitement, players who hit a Four of a Kind or Straight Flush will trigger the explosive “Vault Break“ bonus round, where they compete for a share of the progressive jackpot, now sitting at over $5,000. And thanks to the “spillover effect”, even if players don’t win the big prize, they can still walk away with extra cash just for participating in the bonus round.

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Crash Joker is already making waves, with several players enjoying some epic wins. Recent highlights include ACR Stormer UBPOKER turning a $1 bet into $1.5K, along with some jackpot moments like ‘grandof’ turning $1K into an $8.6K+ jackpot and ‘Happyface’ landing a $1K+ jackpot from a $2 bet. Other players jumping in on the action include ACR Stormer bigfishnoshrimp, who nearly hit a $200K win in one epic run. He cashed out for $130, but the multiplier kept climbing, eventually blasting past 7,000x.

“Crash Joker is so much fun! Simple concept, insanely fun execution. The game’s energy is infectious, and I love how every round surprises me,” said ACR Stormer UBPOKER. “Great game to jump into solo or with friends to see if you can strike the same cash out. A must-play for anyone who loves fast-paced, entertaining games that provide a big sweat for a huge multiplier.”

Crash Joker is now available to play exclusively on ACR Poker, with a mobile release soon on the horizon, bringing the fast-paced game to even more players, anytime, anywhere.

For further details on Crash Joker, read the ACR Poker Blog or visit ACRPoker.eu.

 

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AGS and Hard Rock Bet Casino Launch Exclusive Title Hard Rock Cash Lock™

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AGS has expanded its partnership with Hard Rock Bet Casino, bringing the bespoke video slot title Hard Rock Cash Lock™ exclusively to the top-rated online casino’s customers in New Jersey.

Zoe Ebling, VP of Interactive at AGS said: “Hard Rock Cash Lock™ continues our successful collaboration with Hard Rock Bet Casino, proving how bespoke content can elevate player engagement and set operators apart from their competition.

“By blending immersive Hard Rock themes with innovative mechanics, we’re delivering New Jersey players a seamless, standout experience.”

Rich Criado, VP Casino at Hard Rock Bet, added: “Inspired by the smash hit Capital Gains, Hard Rock Cash Lock marks yet another successful bespoke collaboration with AGS, and we know our players are going to love the high-energy gameplay and unique bonus features.

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“We’re thrilled to have developed and launched another exclusive, on-brand experience, which continues to be our focus as we build on the over 3,000 games available on our top-rated platform.”

The latest launch follows the success of AGS’ Hard Rockin’ Reels, a branded stepper-style game developed and launched for Hard Rock Bet Casino in 2024.

With over 3,000 unique casino games, Hard Rock Bet Casino has remixed the online sportsbook and casino experience to deliver legendary Hard Rock entertainment anytime, anywhere in New Jersey.

With 4.9 stars in the App Store and 4.7 stars in the Google Play Store, Hard Rock Bet is among the highest-rated real money gaming apps in the market. Hard Rock Bet can be enjoyed on Apple and Android devices, and can also be played on desktop via HardRock.bet.

 

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