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Sports Betting Related Requests for Help Headline 2023 Problem Gambling Awareness Month Annual Report

In the first month of legalized sports betting, calls to Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline increased 227% from January 2022 to January 2023, according to an Ohio for Responsible Gambling report released in tandem with Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.
In 2022, the number of calls to Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline increased for the sixth consecutive year. The report also has initial data from the first month of legalized sports betting in January 2023. Key findings include:
- A 135% increase in helpline calls from December of 2022 (the last month prior to legalization) vs. January 2023, the first month of legalized sports betting.
- Warm transfer line calls connecting gamblers in need of additional support increased 66% from December 2022 to January 2023.
- Total chats increased 45% from December 2022 to January 2023.
“We knew the numbers were going to increase. While Ohio’s increase in calls for help matches other states that recently legalized sports betting, it’s still a wake-up call for people to take notice,” said Derek Longmeier, Executive Director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.
Longmeier said Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline received an average of about 48 calls per day in January 2023 compared to 20 calls per day the month before. Many who are seeking help have started gambling in the last year. He added that the age of callers is getting younger, with 18-34 being the fastest-growing age range of callers.
“Technology lets anyone bet anywhere with cell phone reception. The ability to place multiple bets in real-time with no safeguards can quickly lead to catastrophic losses,” said Amanda Blackford, Director of Operations and Problem Gambling Services, Ohio Casino Control Commission.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Blackford said that while most Ohioans gamble responsibly, she said a 2017 study found individuals wagering on sports had the highest rates of being at risk for developing a problem with gambling.
To educate Ohioans on safe sports betting, Ohio for Responsible Gambling launched Pause Before You Play in late 2022. A sub-set of Get Set Before You Bet, an award-winning problem gambling education effort from Ohio for Responsible Gambling, the Pause Before You Play campaign focuses on responsible play and the nuances of sports betting that can pose problems.
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ACR Poker’s Blitz Bonus Boost Returns in Exciting Fashion to Supercharge Player Bankrolls

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TaDa Gaming Extends Brazilian Footprint with inplaySoft Deal

TaDa Gaming has reinforced its strong presence in Brazil through latest partnership with mobile focused platform provider, inplaySoft.
Building its name across Latin America with an exciting, expertly localised and diverse portfolio of 180 RNG casino games, including its industry changing fishing-shooting titles and high impact gamification tools GiftCode and WIN CARD, TaDa products are renowned for driving engagement, retention and differentiation in multiple jurisdictions including Europe, Africa and, most recently, the US.
Established in 2021, inplaySoft’s impact on iGaming in Brazil has already been recognised with its first SBC Latinoamérica Rising Star in Sports Betting Award. The certified and accredited provider is renowned for its multi-tenant platform including casino content, sportsbook and efficient data management.
Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with inplaySoft. Their commitment to tech innovation for outstanding quality experiences is perfectly aligned with our brand ethos. We are excited to be working together.”
Dan Stone, Marketing Director of inplaySoft, said: “We are dedicated to continuous improvement; crafting the best possible iGaming platform solutions across casino and sportsbook and providing first-class customer service and support. Working with a tier one provider such as TaDa brings a new dimension to our offering and we anticipate delivering exceptional gaming together.”
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Context Networks Rolls Out Deep Intelligence Marketing Strategy

Context Networks Inc, the first programmatic advertising platform engineered for the gaming industry, announced the rollout of its groundbreaking Deep Intelligence Marketing strategy, redefining how brands engage consumers in bars, taverns, and on-premise slot route operations. Leveraging the power of AI-driven data analytics, machine learning, and context-aware digital couponing, Context Networks is turning local venues into the next frontier of high-impact retail media.
Through its Contextual Promotions Media Network (CPMN), Context is converting digital screens—such as slot machines in bars—into dynamic, smart advertising surfaces. These systems use advanced data signals to deliver highly targeted promotions based on real-time factors like venue type, consumer behavior, time of day, and even emotional context, moving far beyond traditional static or cyclic Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising.
“At Context Networks, we see a future where advertising isn’t just present—it’s personally relevant. Deep Intelligence Marketing allows us to understand and respond to the emotional, behavioral, and environmental signals from the casino patron when they’re at the machine, allowing the mass personalization of contextual ads to be presented to each individual consumer in real time, delivering campaigns that truly resonate,” said Douglas Abbott, Chief Marketing Officer of Context Networks.
Key features of Deep Intelligence Marketing include:
• Emotionally Tuned Advertising: Ads dynamically adjust based on audience mood, time, and activity—engaging patrons when they are most receptive.
• Precision Targeting: Context Networks treats the environment as a targeting signal, ensuring that the right message meets the right patron at the right time.
• Integrated Digital Coupons: Real-time QR codes embedded within ads allow patrons to claim personalized offers instantly, seamlessly connecting screen engagement to mobile interaction.
• Enhanced Metrics: Real-time dashboards provide advertisers with pixel-level tracking and engagement analytics, delivering the same performance insight expected from digital campaigns.
Bars and taverns—environments with regular clientele and prolonged social engagement—offer an ideal proving ground for this transformative approach. Early results suggest that coupling CPMN displays with QR code-driven digital coupons dramatically increases engagement, purchase rates, and brand loyalty compared to traditional DOOH approaches.
Context Networks is actively building a network of national and regional advertisers across key consumer categories—including beer, wine, spirits, rideshare, food and beverage, and other lifestyle brands—who recognize the value of reaching consumers in highly personal, real-world environments.
“Today’s consumers expect experiences, not just ads. By bringing AI, behavioral analysis, and real-time environmental awareness together in Deep Intelligence Marketing, we’re helping brands create high-intensity, high-relevance moments with their audiences,” said Matt Olden, CEO of Context Networks.
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