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PA Betting Services Solidifies Partnership with the Tote

May 1, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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PA Betting Services (PABS) has agreed a deal to supply racing data to the Tote for a further four years.

As part of this agreement, PABS will continue to serve as a supplier of United Kingdom (UK) and select international racing data for the Tote. This will enable its valued customers the opportunity to access the wealth of dependable, accurate and real-time data for which PABS is known.

The content offering supplied by PABS includes race cards, premium vector silks, live betting odds, results and access to our Early Price Feed. This partnership showcases the shared commitment of both companies for innovation, excellence and customer satisfaction.

“We are delighted to continue to work with the Tote and to provide it with our best-in-class racing data,” the Account Director for PABS, Niamh Richardson, said. “I look forward to seeing our relationship grow from strength to strength.”

“We are thrilled to partner once again with PABS and to bring our customers the most comprehensive and up-to-date UK and select international horse racing data,” the Head of UK Commercial Partnerships for the Tote, Kev Matthews, said. “By collaborating with PABS, we ensure that our users have access to accurate and reliable information, enhancing their experience with the Tote.”

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World Pool returns to UK and Ireland with launch of £50,000 jockeys’ charity prize

May 1, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will make its UK seasonal bow at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday 4 May, where a brand new £50,000 initiative is being launched for jockeys.

For the first time the opening two Classics of the UK Flat season will both be World Pool events, with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas on Sunday 5 May becoming a new World Pool race this year and joining the 2000 Guineas run the day before.

Guineas weekend will also see the start of a new World Pool initiative, the World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys’ Championship, where jockeys will compete to accumulate points across World Pool fixtures in the UK & Ireland.

For the winning jockey of every World Pool race in the UK and Ireland, points will be awarded based on the World Pool win dividend. The concept of this point system offers a level playing field for all jockeys, from leaders to rising stars, and their chances of winning are dictated by the public as reflected by their World Pool odds.

Beginning with the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, the competition will conclude on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on 19 October, with the winner receiving £50,000 to be donated to a charity of their choice.

A further new addition to the World Pool calendar this year will be the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas on Sunday 26 May. The Tattersalls Gold Cup, run on the same day, will also be a World Pool race for the first time, with prize money increased from €450,000 in 2023 to €500,000 this year.

Following the successful introduction of World Pool Moment of the Year in 2022 in Great Britain and Ireland, this will continue in 2024 covering all full World Pool meetings and will reward stable staff with cash prizes, as well as a VIP trip to Hong Kong for four people in 2025 to the overall winner.

One World Pool Moment of the Day will be selected at each full World Pool meeting with the winning groom receiving HK$40,000 (or equivalent – £4,000 in the UK and €4,000 in Ireland).

Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “It’s fantastic to be returning to the UK and Ireland with an extended World Pool fixture list this year now featuring the English and Irish 1000 Guineas, and we look forward to making these historic fillies’ Classics available to customers from around the world.

“In addition to the popular World Moment of the Day initiative, we’re excited to announce the new World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys’ Championship, which will provide a different dimension and further competition to World Pool racedays right up until QIPCO British Champions Day in October.

“It’s a unique competition, with a jockey’s points being determined by World Pool win dividends, and a great initiative as there’s £50,000 up for grabs for the leading rider to donate to a charity of their choice. We are committed to giving money back to racing and good causes, and this seemed the perfect way to do that.”

Alex Frost, Chief Executive of the UK Tote Group, said: “It’s always an exciting time of year as the Flat season gets underway and we’re delighted that both the UK’s first Classics are World Pool events. City Of Troy has the potential to be a global superstar and we look forward to his seasonal reappearance being watched and bet on by 28 countries who play into the UK’s first World Pool event of 2024.

“Racing fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to access the huge global pools at tote.co.uk, on the Tote App and at racecourses which means excellent value is on offer, while the sport benefits from this increasingly important revenue stream.”

Martin Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which represents the media interests of The Jockey Club, Goodwood, and York Racecourses, said: “RMG looks forward to another exciting World Pool season in UK and Ireland, and will continue to work closely with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, UK Tote and our racecourses to grow both the sport’s revenues and global appeal.”

Amy Starkey, Managing Director, Jockey Club Racecourses, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and thank them for their support as we deliver three exciting World Pool days across the QIPCO Guineas Festival and the Betfred Derby Festival.

“For the first time in the UK, we have worked alongside World Pool to host a nine-race card on QIPCO 2000 Guineas Day. This will include the first Classic of the season, whilst we are also delighted to feature the following day’s three-year-old Classic Fillies’ race, the QIPCO 1000 Guineas, as a World Pool race for the first time.

“World Pool enables strong reinvestment back into British racing and working alongside them to secure these additional races is an important step as we continue to strengthen links with Hong Kong, engage more fans with British racing and strive to grow our sport.”

Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of the Curragh Racecourse, said: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with World Pool in 2024 with the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup on 26 May and the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby meeting on 30 June included in the programme.

“We had a very positive first experience with World Pool last year and look forward to building on it this year, bringing our racing to a wider audience. Irish horses have enjoyed great success internationally in recent years and we are delighted to be showcasing our best races through World Pool.

“Inclusion in World Pool has enabled us to increase prizemoney at the Curragh in 2024 and we look forward to developing this relationship further in the future.”

Upcoming UK and Irish World Pool events in first half of 2024:

May

Saturday 4: 2000 Guineas Day – Newmarket Racecourse (F)

Sunday 5: 1000 Guineas Day – Newmarket Racecourse (S)

Saturday 18: Lockinge Stakes Day – Newbury Racecourse (P)

Sunday 26: Irish 1000 Guineas Day – Curragh Racecourse (P)

June

Saturday 1: Derby Stakes Day – Epsom Racecourse (F)

Tuesday 18: Queen Anne Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)

Wednesday 19: Prince of Wales’s Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)

Thursday 20: Gold Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)

Friday 21: Commonwealth Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)

Saturday 22: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)

Sunday 30: Irish Derby Day – Curragh Racecourse (F)

*F: Full meeting – World Pool coverage on all races in the relevant meeting
P: Part meeting – World Pool coverage only on selected races in the relevant meeting

S: Single race – World Pool coverage only on this race in the relevant meeting

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ESIC Announces Establishment of Global Esports Industry Advisory Board

May 1, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Global Esports Industry Advisory Board, designed to enhance integrity and ethical practices across the esports landscape. The Advisory Board will serve a pivotal role by providing expert advice to ESIC’s Chief Executive Officer on a range of critical industry issues.

The primary function of the Advisory Board is to create a robust framework for integrity and fairness, setting a global benchmark for ethical conduct and fair competition in esports. The board will offer strategic insights, help shape policies governing fair play, liaise with key industry stakeholders, and act as ambassadors advocating for ethical practices.

ESIC has appointed two highly esteemed members to inaugurate this board:

David Neichel, Senior Vice President of Public & International Affairs at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), joins the Advisory Board with over fifteen years of experience in the video games industry, including significant roles at Activision-Blizzard and Electronic Arts. David’s profound impact on international and public affairs initiatives makes him an invaluable addition to the board.

Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST, also joins the Advisory Board, bringing a wealth of experience from his roles at Google and Disney, along with his leadership through major acquisitions. Robbie is celebrated for his strategic leadership and his instrumental role in elevating esports to a significant global entertainment platform.

The formation of the Advisory Board is an engagement that underscores the commitment of its members to upholding and promoting the highest standards of integrity within the esports industry. The board will meet as required to address strategic challenges and ensure that ESIC’s initiatives effectively meet current and future industry needs.

“Both David and Robbie bring a remarkable depth of knowledge and a passion for advancing the integrity of esports,” said Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC. “Their expertise will be crucial as we navigate the evolving landscape of esports and strive to maintain the integrity that our community expects and deserves.”

Robbie Douek, CEO at BLAST, said: “I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to support the Global Esports Industry Advisory Board and ESIC in their ambition to create the best and fairest environment possible for players, teams and fans.”

David Neichel, Senior Vice President of Public & International Affairs at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) also commented: “It is a true honour to join the Global Esports Industry Advisory Board and support ESIC’s successful journey. Fairplay and integrity are at the core of esports. We owe it to the players and to the fans and for a better endemic industry governance”

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BetMGM is launched in the Netherlands, bringing an authentic Vegas experience to the Dutch market

May 1, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The golden Vegas offerings and entertainment of BetMGM is coming to the Netherlands, following a successful launch in the UK. BetMGM will offer a best-in-class Las Vegas experience to deliver a new golden era of online casino and sports betting in the Netherlands. Leveraging LeoVegas Group’s proprietary technology and platform, the launch marks a significant step in the brand’s international expansion.

BetMGM, the entertainment and sports brand known for its golden offerings and authentic Vegas experience, is launching in the Netherlands. The new brand is set to provide customers with exciting new product features, including large-scale jackpots, loyalty rewards, exclusive slots, as well as unique and compelling sports promotions. Utilising LeoVegas Group’s proprietary technology and platform, this expansion into the Dutch market represents the second European launch, succeeding a well-received rollout in the United Kingdom.

Gary Fritz, President of MGM Resorts International Interactive, said “We are thrilled to launch BetMGM in the Netherlands and build on BetMGM’s successful expansion into global markets. The Dutch market offers an exciting opportunity and will be an important part of our international expansion efforts and strategy to become a global gaming leader.”

Gustaf Hagman, Group CEO at LeoVegas Group, said “Our launch in the UK was tremendously successful, and we eagerly anticipate bringing the golden Vegas experience to the Netherlands. This launch in the Dutch market is an important step in our international expansion, but we have much more in store.”

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Pirate Multi Coins – Feature-rich New Title from Fantasma Games

May 1, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Slots players are taken on a swashbuckling adventure as they seek to unlock the Golden Chest in latest release from Fantasma Games

Pirate Multi Coins, a 6 reel, 5 position slot, is the latest title to hit the market from the Stockholm-based developer, Fantasma Games.

Golden Multi Coins are the key to unlocking big wins and features, with a random number of Coins appearing on each spin. Coins can hold either a monetary or multiplier value, and landing five on a spin awards all values shown.

In a break from standard slots, Pirate Multi Coins features no set paylines, with wins achieved when eight or more matching pay-symbols appear anywhere on the thirty-position matrix. Each win combines those symbols into another Coin, helping trigger the Multi Coin feature. The remaining spaces are filled by an Avalanche, which is Fantasma’s proprietary take on cascading reels.

Another air of suspense comes in the form of the Golden Chest at the top of the playing area. Any Coins landed during a spin which does not trigger the Multi Coin feature are added to the Golden Chest. The Golden Chest can trigger during any base-game spin where a coin is added to the chest, which rains more coins down upon the reels, guaranteeing a Multi Coin feature.

Finally, there is also a Free Spins feature, where landing four or more Scatter symbols awards fifteen free spins. Retriggers are also available during the feature, with three Scatters awarding five more free spins, and four Scatters awarding an additional fifteen spins!

Pirate Multi Coins comes with RTP options of 86%, 94.35% and 96.08%, sits at the medium range of the volatility scale and has a max win potential of 4999.x. It features a Scatter Boost option as well as a Bonus Buy for jurisdictions where this is applicable.

Fredrik Johansson, Founder and CEO of Fantasma Games, said: “In our first venture into the quintessential Pirate slot theme, Pirate Multi Coins brings a host of great features to all types of players.

“With multiple ways to trigger our various features as well as a medium level of volatility, we hope that it really appeals to every type of slots’ fan looking to find some buried treasure.

“Pirate Multi Coins takes to the high seas in thirty-four languages across our network of amazing operator partners on April 30^th.”

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INSPIRED LAUNCHES SOLID GOLD™: THE LATEST GEM IN THE FORTUNE COMMUNITY™ LINEUP!

April 30, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is delighted to launch Solid Gold™ to the Cat C market, the latest addition to our Fortune Community™ slot lineup. Fortune Community offers a multiplayer gaming experience tailored for the Category C and bingo markets. Fortune Community games can activate a community bonus during play, ensuring all eligible players can share in the rewards.

Prepare to embark on a nostalgic journey with Solid Gold™, a classic retro slot that seamlessly blends vintage charm with exhilarating thrills.

In Solid Gold, a Gold Bar character hovering above the reels brings players closer to victory. When these characters grace each of the three reels, they unlock one of three bonuses. During the Wild Pick bonus, players take charge and choose one of three reels to turn Wild – or two if they’re lucky. Once a reel is selected, a stack of Wilds fills the entire reel, whilst the Wild symbol substitutes for all other symbols to enhance or create wins.

Players fortunate enough to trigger the Wild Pick bonus will have the opportunity to win a bonus spin. During this feature, the Wild reels will lock in position while the remaining reels spin again, providing players with an additional opportunity to win.

The Solid Gold community bonus steals the spotlight, played on alternative reels and offering 6 enticing prizes up for grabs. The reels will continue to spin until either a £100 jackpot prize is awarded, or a losing combination appears. Solid Gold not only offers players the opportunity to relive the golden era of slots but also engages them in a community bonus.

Richard Terry, UK Market Product Director, said: ” Solid Gold is the latest in a series of fantastic Fortune Community Cat C titles from Inspired, and once again sees the return of a much-loved classic game brand from yesteryear, likely to engage both new players with its absorbing presentation and experienced players with fond memories of the original product”

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New focus for safer gambling as Clarion confirms launch of Sustainable Gambling Zone

April 30, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ), which since its launch at ICE 2018 has developed to become the highest profile feature on the ICE show floor has been re-branded to become the Sustainable Gambling Zone (SGZ).

The strategic decision has been taken following extensive stakeholder consultation and is set against the heightened importance placed on proactive customer interventions at earlier stages of the player journey.

The SGZ will be debuted at July’s iGB L!VE prior to its official launch at ICE 2025, the first edition of the industry’s most influential b2b gaming show to be held at its new home in Barcelona

Clarion Gaming’s Director of Industry Insight and Engagement, Ewa Bakun, who has seen the CPZ develop to become the key platform for the industry to advance its understanding and implementation of safer gambling measures and raise standards said: “I must stress that this is much more than just a cosmetic exercise. Instead, the Sustainable Gambling Zone, with its refreshed focus, will engage with the broader stakeholder group of operators who are focused on long-term sustainability, something which goes way beyond simply meeting the regulatory mandate.

“The overarching objective of the Sustainable Gambling Zone is to be at the vanguard of initiatives to help develop healthy play from the outset which includes the incorporation of safer gambling considerations from the very start rather than as a compliance requirement.

“While not yet standard across the whole of the industry, this more holistic approach underpins the safer gambling dynamic. Its goal is to create a more sustainable business in which players continue to enjoy their gambling entertainment experience with the small proportion who are at risk of developing problems pro-actively identified and assisted by operators.”

Clarion Gaming Managing Director, Stuart Hunter added: “The relocation to Barcelona will enable us to expand the ICE and iGB Affiliate offerings but also raise the bar in terms of what we already deliver on behalf of the international industry.

“The intended broader appeal of the Sustainable Gambling Zone dovetails with our relocation and will bring the SGZ closer geographically to continental Europe and closer culturally to the Latin American markets that we serve.

“Barcelona will open a new chapter for ICE/iGB Affiliate and their respective features, not least the Sustainable Gambling Zone.”

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MGA Games is proud to present its latest slot game “The Explosive Bandit”, set in the Wild West

April 30, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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MGA Games, the leading localized casino games company, launches The Explosive Bandit, a new 5-reel slot game in which players experience the action-packed adventures of a bandit. The responsive design of this new release allows players a total immersive experience in the most arid landscapes of the American continent while searching for prizes.

This medium volatility game offers a maximum prize of €52,500 as well as 10 prize lines, with winnings paid from left to right. With a minimum bet of €0.10 and a maximum of €25.00, The Explosive Bandit has high player retention and significant success in online casinos.

In addition to the Wild symbol this new MGA Games production also features a Free Spins screen, highly valued by players, which is accessed when players get 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols. During the Free Spins, if on a spin a Wild symbol appears but no Money symbol, the Dynamite Function is activated at random. This feature will replace some of the reel symbols with Money symbols

This new slot game full of references to Mexico, Western movies, and the most legendary bandits appeals to players of all ages, making this game a lucrative and popular option for online casinos. The Explosive Bandit will be available for all online casinos from April 29.

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CopyBet Announced as Front of Shirt Partner of Queens Park Rangers Football Club

April 30, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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CopyBet can confirm today the signing of a deal to become the official front of shirt partner of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club.

The partnership with the EFL Championship club will see CopyBet branding feature on the front of the first team’s playing shirts for the duration of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.

The new Queens Park Rangers Football Club home kit, featuring the CopyBet logo and unique tritone hoops, was first worn during the club’s penultimate league match at home to Leeds United on Friday night.

“We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Queens Park Rangers Football Club and look forward to seeing our brand on the front of the famous blue and white hoops,” the Business Development Director for CopyBet UK, Anton Ivanov, said. “The club has a proud history in the heart of west London with loyal and passionate supporters. We are already looking forward to the start of the new season and our third campaign with the club.”

“We are thrilled to have CopyBet as our new front of shirt partner for next season,” the Commercial Director for Queens Park Rangers Football Club, Euan Inglis, said. “Its innovative approach sets it apart and its team has always been committed to creating unique content that brings the fans closer to their heroes. The extended collaboration comes at an exciting time for both organisations.”

CopyBet is a sportsbook that offers competitive odds and attractive deals for both pre-match and in-play betting. In addition, bettors will find exclusive enhanced prices around major football matches including the Premier League, EFL Championship and the Champions League.

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ACR POKER KEEPS MOMENTUM GOING WITH OSS XL, OFFERING OVER $40 MILLION IN GUARANTEES

April 30, 2024 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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ACR Poker has been breaking records in 2024, including running their $12.5 Million Venom tourney. Now, the popular online poker site is keeping the momentum going with their Online Super Series XL from May 5th-27th, offering over $40 Million in guarantees.

“Our record-setting $12.5 Million Venom ends Wednesday, May 1st and we’re unveiling an extra-large version of our flagship tourney series just days later,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “This is our effort to provide huge poker action for 12 months a year.”

The OSS is the series designed for the beginner to the poker pro, with a mix of small, medium and large buy-ins. Players can choose from Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Turbos, Hyper Turbos, Mega Stacks, Progressive Knockouts and more.

The flagship series includes $2.5 Million, $2 Million and $1 Million Main Events that have its first Day 1 on Sunday, May 19th. There’s also two big multiflight events ($2 Million and $1.5 Million) with flights from Sunday, May 5th to Monday, May 27th, and Day 2 on that final day. Note the $1.5 Million one is a special Mystery Bounty tourney.

Also happening again during the OSS XL is a Leaderboard Competition, paid out of ACR Poker’s pockets. Players can win part of $60,000 in cash and tourney tickets just by playing in OSS XL events. This is three separate leaderboards based on low, medium and high buy-ins, so all player types have a chance to win.

For more information on the Online Super Series XL, visit ACRPoker.eu.

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Category: Uncategorized

PA Betting Services Solidifies Partnership with the Tote

World Pool returns to UK and Ireland with launch of £50,000 jockeys’ charity prize

ESIC Announces Establishment of Global Esports Industry Advisory Board

BetMGM is launched in the Netherlands, bringing an authentic Vegas experience to the Dutch market

Pirate Multi Coins – Feature-rich New Title from Fantasma Games

INSPIRED LAUNCHES SOLID GOLD™: THE LATEST GEM IN THE FORTUNE COMMUNITY™ LINEUP!

New focus for safer gambling as Clarion confirms launch of Sustainable Gambling Zone

MGA Games is proud to present its latest slot game “The Explosive Bandit”, set in the Wild West

CopyBet Announced as Front of Shirt Partner of Queens Park Rangers Football Club

ACR POKER KEEPS MOMENTUM GOING WITH OSS XL, OFFERING OVER $40 MILLION IN GUARANTEES

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