ItalyDigitalEjis, a leading software development company specializing in responsible gaming, has formed an exciting partnership with Exalogic, Italy’s premier gambling platform provider. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Italian gaming landscape, particularly in enhancing responsible gambling practices and preventing addiction.

Predictive Software for Safer Gaming

DigitalEjis has developed a groundbreaking software solution that can predict the onset of gambling addiction before a player places their first bet. Unlike existing tools that detect addiction only after compulsive behavior has begun, DigitalEjis’ predictive software allows operators to tailor the betting experience for each customer from the start. This innovative approach enables operators to offer their players the safest and most engaging environment possible, setting a new standard in responsible gaming.

Exalogic, known for its robust and reliable gambling platform, has selected DigitalEjis as its exclusive partner for predictive and anti-addiction products. This strategic alliance ensures that responsible gaming practices are deeply integrated into the Italian gambling landscape. By incorporating DigitalEjis’ cutting-edge technology, Exalogic can provide a safer, more responsible gaming experience for its users.

Embracing the Italian Market

Dr. Ian McLoughlin, Founder and CEO of DigitalEjis, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “It’s great to see how wholeheartedly the Italian market has embraced DigitalEjis through this agreement with Italy’s number one platform provider and value-added services partner to the gambling industry.” This collaboration positions DigitalEjis as a leader in the Italian market, setting a precedent for responsible gaming practices.

Responsible Gambling at the Core

The recent decree on gambling in Italy, particularly Article 14, highlights the critical importance of responsible gaming. The decree focuses on protecting players from the onset of gambling addiction by adopting software empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). DigitalEjis’ product aligns perfectly with this initiative, offering precise predictions and personalized protection for players.

This partnership between DigitalEjis and Exalogic signifies a major advancement in the field of responsible gaming. By integrating DigitalEjis’ predictive software with Exalogic’s platform, the two companies are setting a new benchmark for player safety and addiction prevention in Italy. This collaboration not only enhances the user experience but also underscores the commitment of both companies to promoting responsible gaming practices.

Looking Ahead

As DigitalEjis and Exalogic move forward with their partnership, they aim to continue innovating and improving their offerings to further support responsible gaming. This alliance is expected to have a lasting impact on the Italian gambling industry, providing operators with the tools they need to protect their players and foster a safer gaming environment.

Source: “DigitalEjis and Exalogic: Pioneering Responsible Gaming in Italy”. European Gaming. May 20, 2024.

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The gaming industry has cause to celebrate a true pioneer and ambassador of gaming this month with the 100th birthday of Len Ainsworth – the Australian innovator whose games not everyone loved but who left his mark indelibly on the industry so many of the precious years of life he devoted to it

To say he has been a somewhat controversial figure would be putting it mildly – to say he is loved and honored by all for his work would be a half-truth at best. However, he has always been his own man, and in the rugged country of Australia, that alone is enough to gain him respect. The fact that he stuck to it, through thick and thin should earn him respect anywhere.

A Century in the Making

Born on July 11th, 1923, Leonard Hastings Ainsworth is simply an icon as is his legacy in gaming – even from a purely mechanical, maths, and entertainment standpoint but there is always so much more to the picture of a survivor and a winner.

Some have even called him the devil incarnate – what he is, even today, is most certainly an enigma – hard to sort, difficult to understand completely in retrospect, and always a bit of a mysterious figure for such a well-known name. In fact, the enigma begins in his first year of life as Wikipedia lists his year of birth as “1922 or 1923” – since he is celebrating his 100th birthday this week, we’ll go with the latter.

He established himself in his first major company in 1933, Ainsworth Consolidated Industries of Australia building on his father’s work and created one of his most well-known brands in 1953 with Aristocrat Leisure. His family still maintains significant control of Ainsworth. The company’s journey to online gaming was not smooth and lucrative from the beginning but eventually, the company inked a deal with the former NYX (now part of the rebranded Scientific Games known as Light & Wonder) to distribute its legendary titles in 2013.

In the interim, he created Ainsworth Game Technology which enjoys sales in over 50 countries while other related titles are available in more than 200 jurisdictions. Some countries, such as Australia, have multiple gaming jurisdictions making it difficult to line up some of the numbers for a more precise recounting.

A recent posting on the company’s website announced his imminent centenary, the marvel said he wanted to express his gratitude for the support he has received and the successes he’s had thanks to family, friends, and many colleagues.

“I feel privileged to have reached this milestone and to have seen how the gaming industry has evolved and flourished over the years. I have been fortunate in establishing a worldwide reputation for quality equipment that continues to lead the field and that pleases me to no end. I have worked with many great people along the way, without them none of it would be possible.” said Mr Ainsworth.

Mr. Ainsworth’s foundation gives back to the Australian communities that supported him in his endeavors as well. The Ainsworth Foundation supports Australians in every community with education, healthcare, medical research, and other important causes. “Personally, I’m most proud that my good fortune enables me to support so many worthwhile causes,” he said.

Perhaps more important to an outside observer would be the legacy he has created in empowering individuals to reach their full potential by fostering an environment of innovation and creativity that has become a culture in its own right within and beyond the company.

One of those who is a beneficiary of his mentoring and tutelage is the current Chairman of Ainsworth Game Technology, Danny Gladstone, who said: “I started my career in the gaming industry 50 years ago working for Len. It was a privilege to then have the opportunity to work with him again 16 years ago at Ainsworth and build on his legacy. He is a true icon globally and our industry would not be what it is without him. I wish him all the very best on his 100th birthday.”

Another Side of the COin

However, most people don’t live to be 100 and become profoundly wealthy without leaving a wake in the still waters of life. Australian pokie opponents have blamed him directly for gambling harm that has come to some citizens. With those rifts and age, many centenarians can also become a bit salty, as may be the case with Ainsworth.

The Weekend Australian Magazine visited him at home on Sydney’s Hunters Hill a few weeks ago and he reportedly didn’t mince any words when a reporter asked him to share what he thought about people who say his “actions” throughout his career may have been “evil”. Ainsworth replied:“It is offensive to me. feel that the people who criticize me are mainly people who are narrow-minded bigoted bastards, that’s what it comes down to. They need to get on with their own lives and not interfere with others.”

When asked if he was, indeed, the devil incarnate the quick-witted 99-year-old replied: “If they want to paint me that way, I don’t mind. Besides which, they can all get stuffed.”

Source: Celebrating Len Ainsworth on his 100th Birthday, Ainsworth, 6-7-2023

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Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson has spent most of his life at the green felt, championing the game from the early days when it was stigmatized by malcontents to its glory days when poker suddenly became a legitimate way of earning a living.

Dead at the age of 89, Brunson has lived a long and full life worth remembering. In a statement, Brunson’s family said:

He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father, and grandfather. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

Brunson is one of the few players to have won multiple World Series of Poker tournaments. In fact, he has won 10 such events, second only to Phil Hellmuth who has 16 titles under his belt and he is definitely intent on winning more. The poker community has been quick to pick up the news and respond with an outpouring of regret, sorrow, and hopefulness that Brunson was in a better place now.

A Man Like Brunson Will Never Be Around in Poker Again

Daniel Negreanu, another heavyweight poker player, said that there would never be another Brunson. Scotty Nguyen said that he couldn’t believe that he would not see Brunson again. “You will always be held high in our hearts, the man, the myth, the legend & THE GODFATHER of poker,” Nguyen outpoured.

Brunson was not meant to be a poker player as well. Much like the Gordon Ramsey of his time, he used to be a star athlete who ended up with a bad knee injury and had to retire from making it into the NBA. But just like Ramsey poured his love for soccer into cooking, so did Brunson discover his love for poker which lived on from the mid-20^th century to his taking his dying breath.

Brunson won his first WSOP bracelet decades ago, and his last – in 2005. Over his life, though, Brunson didn’t only play in Las Vegas. Not at all, he was a true globe-trotting poker aficionado. He visited far-flung countries and played all across Europe, including the United Kingdom, Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Malta, and beyond. He travelled to South Africa and China and where he went, he brought with him his immense love of the game.

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