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Four New Slot Machines Being Launched by Red Tiger Gaming in April

by Mike Ashley

You can always rely on the leading slot game designers to launch a steady stream of brand new slots each month, and April 2023 sees Red Tiger Gaming releasing four brand new games that are certainly going to be worth playing when they go live. On April the 6th they are launching their Sheep Gone...

UK Study Links Discrimination & Gambling Harm Amongst Minority Groups

by Mike Ashley

Summary: Minority communities were more likely to experience gambling harm The study identifies a potential link between discrimination and gambling harm GambleAware calls for further research on the gambling experiences of those from Minority communities New research recently published by GambleAware shows that gambling participation among people from Minority groups was lower than among White...

What’s a Good Stake to Wager Per Spin Playing Online Slots?

by Mike Ashley

Today I will be taking a look at one aspect of playing slot machines online, that all real money players will need to factor into their gaming sessions, and that is just what is going to be the best stake to set per spin when playing a range of different slots. The one thing that...

How Do Online Slot Tournaments Work?

by Mike Ashley

When you have a small, limited bankroll, you will often go on the hunt for casino bonuses that will enable you to boost the value of your bankroll and hopefully allow you to have a much long slot playing session. However, if you are an avid slot player then it will certainly be worth your...

BGC “Take Time to Think Campaign” Was Ineffective Says Study

by Mike Ashley

Summary BGC ran a Take Time to Think campaign to encourage responsible gambling University of Warwick carried out a live study on the effectiveness of said campaign Results show that BGC’s campaign had zero impact! The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) which is the industry body for gambling and betting operators in the UK placed...

Why Do Some Players Only Play Classic Slot Machines?

by Mike Ashley

I am aware that some of you out there that do enjoy playing slot machines, but always tend to play video slots and ones that offer one or more bonus games, and those slots do tend to be the much more exciting slots to play. However, Classic Slots are much more basic slots, and ones...

Scottish GGS Finds Gambling Stigmas Are Preventing Treatment

by Mike Ashley

Summary A GSS evaluation found that gambling stigma is preventing Scots from accessing treatment Frontline workers need to improve their questioning methods to help Scots struggling with gambling harm In Wales, the Lib Dems want to double the tax imposed on online operators The stigma surrounding gambling addiction which has gone down in the last...

When is a Progressive Jackpot Likely to Hit?

by Mike Ashley

Predicting exactly when a progressive jackpot will hit is impossible, as it is determined by a random number generator. However, there are a few factors that can give you an idea of when a progressive jackpot is more likely to hit: The Size of the Jackpot: Typically, the larger the progressive jackpot, the more likely...

GamCare Calls for Cross-Sector Partnerships to Address Gambling-Related Debt

by Mike Ashley

Summary GamCare published its latest recommendations for tackling gambling-related debt The recommendations come as 6 in 10 Brits seeking gambling treatment had debts GamCare said there must be reciprocal referral pathways between sectors to address the issue GamCare is calling for stronger multi-sector partnerships to help people experiencing financial problems due to gambling. The independent...

Should I Use the Buy a Bonus Feature on Slot Games?

by Mike Ashley

You may have spotted on more and more recent slot machine releases, an option whereby you can automatically trigger the bonus game offered by that slot on the next spin, which is sure to be appealing to many of you out there. But, and this is a big but, there is a downside of taking...

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