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The Season Of Giving Back
By Shane Addinall Dec 19, 2019 OpinionThis Christmas we look at 3 shining examples of what it means to give back. With staff run markets, nerdy donations to save the planet & global outreaches, it warms the heart to see the online gambling industry reaching out a helping hand.As we begin to look forward to opening our presents and spending time with friends and family it is always important to consider those less fortunate than ourselves. What doesn’t often make the headlines is how much the online gambling industry does to support their local communities and those touched by addictive behaviour.
A Very Merry Microgaming
A long-standing example of this charitable spirit is the ongoing work done on the Isle of Man by Microgaming through their PlayItForward program. Whether it’s spearheading eco-initiatives or sponsoring soapbox car races to raise funds for the Fire Fighter Charity they are known for actively supporting the community.
This December they will hold their seventh annual Gift of Giving campaign where they invite key customers and business partners to nominate a local charity from their region. The six selected charities will then receive a share of £30,000 towards the good work they do in caring for those in need.
Past recipients of Gift of Giving donations include Heroes on the Water, Teenage Cancer Trust, Save the Rhino International and even Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).
Playson Make Christmas About the Children
Christmas at Playson’s Sliema office in Malta is a very special time of year, not just for the festive spirit and camaraderie but for how they put that into practice to support various charities and outreach programs.
This festive season the Playson team held a Christmas Charity Market where a variety of team supplied foods, goods and even services went on sale to raise funds for the Tabletochki Charity Foundation in support of the fight against childhood cancer:
“In Ukraine, more than five thousand children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Until recently, not all of them have had access to quality medical care. Since 2011, Tabletochki Charity Foundation has been helping Ukrainian families to beat cancer as well as helping doctors to save the lives of children with cancer.”
The team involved in the Christmas Charity Market cover all costs which allows for 100% of the funds raised by this charitable event to go towards supporting the foundation as they stand in the gap to help those who can’t help themselves. Bravo Playson, Bravo.
Saving The Planet 100,000 Trees At A Time
The #TeamTrees initiative started by YouTuber Mr Beast gained the attention of the world for many reasons among those being the very earnest reality that if we don’t do something to give back to the planet the day may come when it has nothing left to give back to us.
This holiday season BitCasino threw down the gauntlet, challenging other crypto-currency casinos to join them in the battle for a sustainable future, by donating a massive $101,010 to the movement.
Tauri Tiitsaar, Director of BitCasino, said:
“It’s astonishing to see just how generous our players are, and we are happy to have been able to represent the crypto community in the #TeamTrees movement. - and want to take this as an opportunity to challenge others in our industry and community to stand together with us in raising awareness on the important topic of climate change.”
While the donation is an obvious play on binary code (101010), at a fixed cost of $1 per tree their donation will allow #TeamTrees to plant 101,010 saplings. This will go a long way towards helping the movement reach their goal of 20 million trees by 2020!
Play Smart This December
Give yourself the gift of peace of mind this Christmas, set limits, enjoy gambling as a hobby and take time away from your devices to connect with others.
If you find yourself wanting to self-medicate through gambling, please visit our Responsible Gambling section and reach out to one of the many organisations who have trained staff waiting to help you find balance.
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