ANJ Targets Under-Age Gambling
Despite the ban on minors, both at physical points of sale and on the Internet, there has been an increase in France with regards to under-age gambling.
A survey of 5,000 young people aged 15 to 17 revealed that 34.8 per cent said they had gambled at least once in the 12 months preceding the study.
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In 2021, 34.8 per cent of 15-17 year olds in France said they have played at least one bet, according to SEDAP (Société d’Entraide et d’Action Psychologique). SEDAP, in collaboration with the National Games Authority (ANJ), conducted a survey of 5,000 young people aged 15 to 17. Te results revealed that 34.8 per cent of the minors questioned said they had gambled at least once in the 12 months preceding the study. Boys are more sensitive to this phenomenon which affects all socio-cultural backgrounds. Te minors surveyed, on average, started gambling at 13 years and three months.
Scratch card games are the most prominent form of gambling with these young people, 78.4 per cent of whom, mostly girls, admit having succumbed at least once. 48.4 per cent of minors surveyed said they had played lottery games and 28.3 per cent, mostly boys, had bet on sports bets. In addition, 60.1 per cent of the minors questioned during this study would play several games and 50.1 per cent would play via the Internet.
If these results are related to all young French people aged 15-17, it appears that more than a quarter of minors have played scratch cards (27.3 per cent of young people), that about one in six carried out draw games (16.9 per cent) and
nearly one in 10 sports betting (9.9 per cent), according to the ANJ press release.
Tese figures raise several observations: the ban on sales is clearly not perceived as an obstacle and access to the game is often facilitated by parents, who are often partners in purchasing and playing. In addition, 86.6 per cent of the panel said they were influenced by advertising.
Te study also shows that 12.9 per cent are moderate-risk gamblers and 21.9 per cent excessive gamblers (with more boys than girls presenting problematic practices). While the proportion of gamblers aged 15 to 17 is equivalent to that observed in 2014, the proportion of problem gamblers has risen sharply from 11 per cent to 34.8 per cent. By relating these results to all 15-17 year olds, the prevalence is estimated at 4.5 per cent of moderate-risk gamblers and 7.6 per cent of excessive gamblers.
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, the president of the ANJ, said: “Te ANJ is determined to mobilise all its tools to vigorously fight against these practices, including through sanctions. It is also necessary that all the actors concerned mobilise, parents, operators, social networks and public authorities.”
Czech Republic Tom Horn Gaming makes Czech market entry
Tom Horn Gaming has announced a further expansion of its global footprint after making its online debut in the Czech Republic. Te supplier has already had a successful experience in the Czech market, with the first launch of its VLT product line introduced for land based markets in 2008 in the country.
“Te Czech online gaming market has seen impressive growth since it opened for licensing in 2017. It is still a rather small but dynamic jurisdiction. We see a lot of growth potential here. It is about carving out a spot in the competitive landscape and winning the market share. We’re confident that our successful track record on delivering content in the country in the past and
thorough understanding of local player preferences will help us deliver the right products for players from the get-go,” stated Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming.
With its foundations firmly rooted in the land-based past, the Czech market not only has unique requirements for games certification, but numerous quirks that make this jurisdiction hard to navigate for many providers.
“Localisation is critical in the Czech Republic and we work closely with our local partners to fine tune our content and create games to ensure they appeal specifically to Czech players. We always strive to provide an unforgettable, smooth, and immersive gaming experience,” added Lapides.
Germany
Te approval of online casino games has now been legally regulated in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia with the Düsseldorf state parliament signing in legislation to allow a maximum of five concessions to be granted to different providers in NRW. NRW Interior Minister, Herbert Reul (CDU), said: “Te law has been notified before the EU Commission. No objections have been raised. Te state parliament committees did not reveal any fundamental problems with the draft law.”
Te new state treaty on gambling came into force in Germany in July, paving the way for online casinos, although the structuring of the regulation lies with the federal states.
SPAIN – Codere is rolling out OKTO’s fully cashless mobile-first payments solution across its network of gaming halls (arcades), to be followed soon by its sports betting shops. TheOKTO.WALLET payment app and platform will initially be deployed in gaming machines across Codere’s arcades network throughout the Spanish gaming market. The full scope of the partnership will enable Codere users to deposit and withdraw in real-time from any Codere gaming and betting touchpoint, retail or digital.
Nacho Frade, OKTO’s Country Manager for Spain, believes the partnership agreement sends out a clear and powerful message to the market. He stated: “Codere is a premier player in the gaming entertainment space with over four decades of experience, recognised as an industry ‘trendsetter’. Our partnership with the organisation is a testament to the status of the OKTO brand and the effectiveness of the technology that lies behind it.”
He added: “OKTO, which is leading the cashless revolution and driving the digital transformation across European gaming, leisure and entertainment sectors, meets Codere users’ demand for a smooth, seamless, digitalised journey. Alongside, OKTO will play a big role in delivering a safer gambling experience, incorporating all important social responsibility features, and giving players the power in their hands. “
ITALY – Greentube has further cemented its position in the Italian market with the acquisition of Admiral Sport. Admiral Sport offers a betting and casino site in Italy under the AdmiralYes brand and has been operated by NOVOMATIC Italia since 2012. In addition, the company runs a retail network of more than 100 betting locations in the country.
“Admiral Sport is a strong brand in the Italian market, both online and in retail, and we are very pleased with how the business has evolved,” explained Markus Buechele, CEO of NOVOMATIC Italia. “With online continuing to grow strongly, under the umbrella of Greentube, Admiral Sport is best positioned to accelerate its business development and increase its market-share.”
The acquisition comes months after Greentube announced the takeover of Italian developer, Capecod Solutions, and will see it further expand its footprint in the established gambling market.
SPAIN – Tom Horn Gaming has entered into a content partnership with Twin casino. The latest content link-up is expected to advance the supplier’s expansion aims, while leveraging the respective strengths of Tom Horn Gaming and Twin casino in the regulated market to create compelling value for both companies and their players.
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