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Relax Gaming has combined one of its most popular slots, Snake Arena, with its successful jackpot concept, Dream Drop. Relax has used its Dream Drop mechanism in previous slots, and its newest one is Snake Arena Dream Drop, which rolled out last week. The original Snake Arena dropped in 2020 and immediately became a fan favorite, as it evoked memories of the original snake game from old-school mobile phones. The upgraded version with the Dream Drop feature has many of the same aspects, but with five jackpots up for grabs. Slot Specs Snake Arena Dream Drop is a 5-reel, 30-payline slot that’s playable on all devices. Highly volatile, the RTP is 94.5%, which includes a 12% contribution to the jackpots. Bets range from £.20 to £100 per spin. The original Snake Arena has a maximum payout of 2,758.8x the stake. The Dream Drop version has the same maximum, barring the jackpots. With the jackpots, the maximum win increases to £10,000,000. Symbols include four differently-coloured coins, a beer mug, ham, ring, and crown. There are two wilds that appear at different times—a regular-sized knight and a snake that can cover several reel positions at once. Wild Chase and Free Spins Features The Wild Chase feature can be triggered randomly during the base game. When that happens, the knight and snake characters appear at opposite ends of the reels and peek out at each other. If they’re on the same reel, the snake expands and turns the whole reel wild. When the knight and snakehead land on the same spin, the Free Spins round is triggered. A knight appears in a random position on each spin, and when players score a win, the snake slides to the knight, eats him, and expands by one position. Every time this happens, players win another free spin. If the snake bumps into itself as it travels, the round ends. If the snake expands from reels 2 to 5, players win 1000x their bet. Dream Drop A Dream Drop Jackpot Spin can be randomly awarded during the base game. When this happens, special reels appear and only certain symbols land. Five Dream Drop symbols trigger the Dream Drop Jackpots bonus round. (If five DD symbols don’t land, players go back to the regular reels.) During the bonus round, players can spin a reel that has several sections that correspond to jackpots: Rapid, Midi, Maxi, Major, and Mega. Wherever the ticker lands, that’s the jackpot the players win. Starting values of the jackpots, respectively, are £1, £5, £100, £25,000, and £500,000. The Mega jackpot can reach up to £10,000,000. Bottom Line Relax Gaming made a great choice when adding Dream Drop to its already-popular Snake Arena. The game is packed with special features and will appeal to anyone who loves jackpot games.
Despite its bold acquisition of William Hill holdings, powerhouse operator 888 warns investors of a revenue drop leading up to the acquisition. H1 Drops The first half of 2022 will result in a revenue dip announcement, which 888 is attributing to stricter regulations in the UK and withdrawal from the Netherlands market. Raise to Maintain Shares The William Hill acquisition nonetheless moves forward: to protect shareholders, 888 released an update indicating a raise of up to £1.7bn of funded debt to finance the William Hill global acquisition, expected to complete on 1 July. Revenue Figures In the same update, 888 reports revenue income between £330-335m for H1 2022, representing a substantial drop from $528.4m (£431.8m) from H1 2021. Mitigating Factors Nonetheless, 888 assures that the numbers are not a surprise: they were expected after observing growth in some European markets; stricter safer gambling measures in the UK requiring further adaptation; and the elimination of income from the Netherlands, from which 888 withdrew entirely. Greater Performance Measures As for the 12 months ending 28 February 2022, financial figures report that 888 brought in revenues of £690m and adjusted EBITDA of £109m, with the international (non-US) business of William Hill generating £1.37bn and adjusted EBITDA of £238m for the same period. Statement from 888 A statement released by 888 explained that the results were no surprise: “The performance of both businesses largely reflects a continuation of the trends outlined in the prospectus dated 29 April 2022,” while acknowledging that gains from new openings were “offset” by the “withdrawal from the Netherlands” and “tighter UK safe gambling restrictions.” Next Measure The next step according to 888 is to market £1.02bn this week and take over £750m worth of various loan vehicles to fund the debt, fees, and acquisition price necessary to complete the William Hill acquisition from Caesars Entertainment. Final Acquisition Price The acquisition last May ended up totaling £1.95bn, including £200m in equity and £200m in 888 cash, a total price that was reduced from the initially agreed upon total of £2.15bn after it was revealed that William Hill was already facing a licence review in the UK. H1 Year-on-Year Last April, 888 turned in an 18% year-on-year drop in revenue for Q1 2022 $224m (£172m/€207m), down from Q1 2021's total of $273m. Outlook With the measures to offset the adjusted WH acquisition effectively projected, the environmental elements leading to short-term losses appear as territorial characteristics which a powerful company such as 888 can absorb and adapt to correct growth in the near term.
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On January 19th, 2023, Spinomenal, a supreme provider of online casino content, made its UK debut by partnering with PokerStars. The partnership allows UK players to enjoy Spinomenal's extensive library of slot games, such as Majestic King, Demi Gods II, Wolf Fang, and Book of Rampage, through PokerStars' Light & Wonder's OpenGaming™ platform. A key aspect of the cooperation is Spinomenal's shared Universe concept, which lets players immerse themselves in a world where their favorite characters from different Spinomenal series coexist. The collaboration between Spinomenal and PokerStars extends beyond the UK, as it will launch games for operators with Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licenses and in other regulated markets. Spinomenal’s CEO, Lior Shvartz, said: Our first UK operator launch is a major milestone for Spinomenal, and what a way to begin by signing with PokerStars. Getting to this stage has been a massive team effort from both PokerStars and Light & Wonder, now we’ll see the positive impact our games will bring to a new audience. About Spinomenal Spinomenal is a leading provider of online casino content, offering a portfolio of over 200 HTML5 games regularly updated with 4-6 new releases each month. This makes it one of the fastest-growing content providers in the industry. Spinomenal's games, including slots, scratch cards, and table games, are designed to be lightweight, fast, and easy to play on any device. The company utilizes machine learning and math modules, creates high-quality graphics, and incorporates engaging features for maximum player enjoyment. In addition, Spinomenal's Aggregation Platform allows operators to access hundreds of games from trusted third-party providers with a single integration. In contrast, third-party providers can expand their reach to thousands of brands. Spinomenal's suite of products goes beyond just content. Instead, it positions itself as a technology and innovation provider with tools such as Casino Manager, Marketing Tools, Social Deep Integration, Blockchain Honesty Control, Point of Sale, Virtual Lottery Terminals, and more.
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GambleAware is one of the leading organizations tasked with protecting vulnerable players and keeping the gambling industry safe. Over the years, it has received substantial contributions from gambling operators, but the 2022-23 financial year marked a 17.5% drop compared to the previous year. On the bright side, Bet365 has stepped up to donate larger amounts and contributed more than £5 million, which is a substantial increase. Making a Safer Place for Gamblers Bet365 is one of the leading gambling operators, with a distinguished track record and a place where players can enjoy their favorite game securely. Whether they prefer sports, casino games, poker, or other forms of entertainment, the platform provides the security and stability they seek. An indirect contribution is made in the form of donations to GambleAware and in the first three quarters of this financial year, it passed a psychological threshold with more than £5 pounds in donations. £2.4m, £1.7m, and £907,000 were the amounts spent by the company Hillside, operating as Bet365. The donation is still behind the biggest contributor in the nine-month period, as Ladbrokes Coral provided funds worth £7.0m to the charity. Other gambling operators have also donated tens of thousands of dollars, yet the amounts pale in comparison with the sums donated by these large gambling groups. They have also been some of the staunchest supporters of the charity over time. GambleAware Relies on Voluntary Donations Gambling operators who make a profit from this activity are supposed to donate at least 0.1% of the annual gross yield. Those who make no more than £250,000 have the same requirements, but this would amount to a minimum donation of £250. Obviously, the organization depends heavily on voluntary donations, which can bridge the gap and provide an invaluable safety net to players. The fact that the total amount donated dropped by 17.5% compared to the previous year, which stood at £16 million, is concerning. On the bright side, the fact that some of the biggest names in the online gambling industry have stepped up is reassuring. Companies have until March 31, 2023, to make a donation to the charity, as this is the time when the 2022-23 financial year concludes. The funds gathered in this way are spent to advance the charity’s commissioning objectives in a transparent way.
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Touch Games (ITG) has been cracked with a hefty fine by the Great Britain Gambling Commission for social responsibility and money laundering violations. The Fine The Commission has levied the unsightly fine of £6.1m (€6.9m/$7.5m) for the failures across 11 websites ITG runs in Britain, including Bonusboss.co.uk, Drslot.co.uk, Cashmo.co.uk, and Slotfactory.co.uk. Specific Failures Among the findings of a March 2022 compliance assessment were failures by ITG to interact with customers within seven weeks of being flagged for not addressing erratic play patterns and extended periods of play. Negligent Diligence ITG was also found negligent by not performing due diligence for a player whose account was flagged after claiming they earned £6,000 a month and exhibiting irregular customer spending and gambling behavior during unsociable hours. Negligence Counts The specific counts of negligence identified by the Commission include ITG culpability for insufficiently accounting for risks associated with a customer being the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, having links to high-risk jurisdictions, PEP Politically Exposed Status, and being in the family of a PEP. Procedural Breakdowns The Commission further found fault with the lack of procedures at ITG addressing general risk factors, and the lack of compliance ITG displayed for the Commission’s money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment. Failing to Implement AML ITG did not implement its own general AML policies, failing to request source of funds information from customers who had deposited and lost £10,000 over a 12-month period. Specific Code Violations The Commission cited specific breaches of AML and terrorist financing prevention codes of Licence condition 12.1.1 paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 for the massive fines. Social Responsibility Breaches The Commission further cited ITG for Social Responsibility Breaches SRCP including Provision 3.4.1 Customer Interaction – paragraphs 1b, 1c, and 2, which brought ITG afoul of section 82(1) of the original UK iGaming regulations Gambling Act 2005. Fine Applied The fine of £6.1m was levied under the Gambling Act’s section 121(1). History of Violations This is ITG’s third slap: ITG shelled out £2.2m to settle regulatory failures in 2019, and in 2021 was penalized a stiffer £3.4m fine accompanied by a warning against subsequent failures. Commission Head Speaks Commission executive director of operations Kay Roberts expressed consternation regarding the larger new fines, saying her organization expected to see more improvement at this scheduled compliance assessment: “Disappointingly, although many improvements had been made, there was still more to do.” Outlook The ITG action indicates to all operators in the UK should take note of the escalating nature of fines for repeated violations, and understand that just paying a fine does not end the problem.
Following FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) approval, United Kingdom-based Open Banking payments platform, Ecospend is now officially a Trustly acquisition. As a result, the two companies are officially the United Kingdom's leading Open Banking Payments Corporation, connected to 80+ banks, with an approximate customer reach of 50 million people. The United Kingdom ranks among the fastest-growing account-to-account markets in Europe, and it represents a strategic growth market for Trustly. Combined with Ecospend's robust UK Payment Initiation Services & Data Services, it's now possible to deliver identity verification solutions and affordability to customers across the board. All of these value-added benefits operate within the realm of UK banking connectivity. This fits perfectly with Trustly's international appeal and its collection capabilities. The synergistic units are well-positioned to provide a value-added product to UK customers, line for massive growth and expansion across the UK and continental Europe. Combined, Trustly and Ecospend deliver on expectations with the following benefits: Connectivity to 80+ banks across the United Kingdom Immense payment volume was £7.5 billion in the UK in 2022 Far-reaching potential with access to 50 million+ consumers across the UK Already, millions of customers are enjoying all the benefits of Trustly's new partnership with Ecospend. Thanks to the Open Banking Technology solutions of Ecospend, Trustly's services are bolstered by enhanced technology, connectivity, and accessibility. Johan Tjärnberg, Group CEO of Trustly stated: It's now official - the acquisition has been completed, and we couldn't be more thrilled. This milestone perfectly aligns with Trustly's mission to become the leading provider of Open Banking solutions for consumers and merchants in the UK. We're thrilled to continue our growth as a unified team, providing the best Open Banking technology on the market. James Hickman, Ecospend CCO, stated: The UK is a major hub for digital payments in Europe and presents an immense opportunity that Trustly and Ecospend are uniquely positioned to capitalize on. Consumers and businesses alike are eager for Open Banking and its convenience and security. Our offering is the most comprehensive and compelling on the market, and we are confident that we can make an impact in this space. About Ecospend Ecospend is an innovative FCA-regulated pay-by-bank payments provider revolutionizing the payments and financial data services industry. Established in 2017, Ecospend has already secured a binding agreement with HMRC, the UK government's tax authority. This rapidly expanding company is well-known for providing services to various industries, enabling businesses to securely and quickly process payments and access valuable financial data.
European lottery operator Allwyn now owns Camelot UK Lotteries. Final Piece The finalisation of Allwyn’s purchase of Camelot UK from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP) makes Camelot a subsidiary of Allwyn. Earlier Approvals The deal was originally announced last October 2022 and received approval from the Great Britain Gambling Commission last month. Passing the Torch Allwyn takes over Camelot UK operation rights to operate the National Lottery until February 2024. Allwyn’s awarding of the fourth National Lottery licence concluded Camelot’s 28-year run as the sole UK Lottery operator. Current Licence The third License award to Camelot will continue to run commensurately, keeping Camelot operating separately from Allwyn but as an Allwyn holding. Allwyn Benefits Allwyn looked forward to the acquisition facilitating a smooth transition of operations, and producing “greater clarity and certainty” for the future of the National Lottery, the social causes of the lottery funds, and all Camelot and Allwyn employees. New Leaders Camelot chief financial officer Clare Swindell and commercial director Neil Brocklehurst were tabbed last month to supervise Camelot through the conclusion of the third licence. Shakeup at Camelot Five-year Camelot chairman Sir Hugh Robertson has been replaced by Sir Keith Mills as the new chair of the business, with Nigel Railton leaving the chief executive of Camelot spot. Value Financial terms have not been disclosed, with Sky News estimating the agreement’s worth at £100m (€112m/$121m), according to unnamed sources close to the deal. Ontario Teachers Deal Part of the transition process includes Allwyn’s key acquisition of US-facing Camelot Lottery Solutions unit of companies from Ontario Teachers, with the completion of this transaction finalising the transfer of all Camelot holdings to Allwyn. Allwyn is Confident and Prepared Despite all the changes, Allwyn assures that Lottery operations will continue as normal. More Offerings The deal further provides Camelot Lottery Solutions with access to Allwyn’s expansive portfolio of resources to support Camelot clients. Technology Allwyn acquires extensive Camelot technology, a division that provides diverse Lottery products and services to lotteries throughout Europe and North America, above and beyond the UK. Allwyn’s Foothold Allwyn’s new lottery license will last ten years and fortifies Allwyn’s leading multi-national lottery operator status. Allwyn’s Rise Allwyn has built its brand with an organisational mission to give back more to good causes through a lottery-first approach that encompasses a full casual gaming portfolio. Allwyn has established leading market positions in prominent European markets such as Austria, Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus, and Italy. Outlook The launch of the Fourth Licence next year will usher in a new era of advanced lottery services and social re-investment across the entire iGaming industry.
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