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WILLIAM HILL RENEWS RACING LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP
Racing League today confirms William Hill as the official betting partner of the 2023 competition.
Partnering for a third consecutive year, the leading bookmaker will have exclusive naming rights to all races across the six weeks as well as exclusive access and content throughout.
In 2023, Racing League will see seven teams of racehorse trainers and jockeys representing seven regions of Great Britain and Ireland competing across six fixtures, starting on Thursday 27 July at Great Yarmouth. Over £2,000,000 in prize money will be available across a total of 42 races with teams earning points for their finishing positions in each race.
As in 2022, there will be a prize for both the top team as well as for the Jockey who accumulates the most points across Racing League. Official betting partners William Hill make The East favourites for the overall title at 4/1, with Billy Loughnane, riding for Ireland, and 2022 Top Jockey Saffie Osborne, riding for Wales & The West, 14/1 chances to be crowned top jockey.
William Hill offer £4,600 in prizes to grooms
The league’s leading jockey will wear a white William Hill-sponsored armband throughout the competition, while the leading team will sport a navy version. William Hill will donate £50 per race to the groom responsible for the best turned out winner, with each going into a prize draw for a £2,500 cash prize on the last day at Southwell.
William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, said: “We are looking forward to being involved with Racing League again. It’s a really innovative and unique concept within horse racing which offers great prize money and competitive racing for all involved, and we’d like to continue supporting that. It promises to be a fantastic six weeks and we’re looking forward to seeing who will win the race to the top and be crowned the 2023 champions.
“As was the case in 2022, we’re also putting up £4,600 for grooms. They play a vital role in the horse racing industry and should be rewarded for all the hard work they put in.”
Jeremy Wray, CEO of Racing League, said: “We were really happy with how Racing League progressed in 2022, and are looking forward to an even bigger and better version this year.
“William Hill are long-term supporters of racing in this country, and we are delighted they are supporting Racing League again. We look forward to working together in promoting both their brand, as well as our competition to new and existing racing fans across the country.”
Top Team:
4/1 The East, 9/2 Wales & The West, 5/1 Yorkshire, 5/1 London & The South, 6/1 Ireland, 6/1 The North, 7/1 Scotland
Top Jockey:
14/1 Billy Loughnane, 14/1 Saffie Osborne, 16/1 Oisin Murphy, 16/1 Paul Mulrennan, 16/1 Sean Levey, 20/1 BAR
Racing League will, in 2023, be broadcast live by both Sky Sports Racing and ITV Racing.
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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
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Xanada Investments Announces FTDX as the Winner of the Xanada Startup Contest
Xanada Investments has announced FTDX as the winner of its prestigious Xanada Startup Contest, an initiative designed to identify standout startups capable of delivering substantial value to the iGaming industry. This contest attracted nearly 250 applications from diverse regions and business verticals, making it a highly competitive process. FTDX distinguished itself with a powerful solution that enables iGaming operators to convert previously unmonetized visitor traffic from regions outside their operational scope into significant new revenue streams.
FTDX’s platform allows operators to redirect traffic from untapped regions effortlessly, unlocking immediate financial value from these visitors. By integrating FTDX’s dual reward system, which optimizes both click-through rates and deal values, operators can enhance overall performance. Already live, FTDX is achieving up to 3% conversion rate from these redirected visitors to First-Time Deposits (FTDs).
Vladimir Malakchi, CEO & Managing Partner of Xanada Investments, shared his thoughts on the victory:
“FTDX stood out not only for its innovative solution but also for the rigorous preparation and commitment they demonstrated throughout the contest. Their detailed approach and well-strategized entry showed a clear vision and a deep understanding of the market, making them an ideal winner of the Xanada Startup Contest.”
Björn Nilsson, Founder of FTDX, expressed his excitement about the win:
“We’re thrilled to be recognized by Xanada Investments. This win represents an exceptional opportunity for us to scale our solution globally and enhance our impact across the industry. Xanada’s promise to support us as a forward-thinking start-up is highly appealing, and we’re excited about the business growth this partnership enables.”
About Xanada Investments
Xanada Investments is an ideological investment fund led by industry visionaries, targeting PreSeed, Seed, and Series A funding of promising projects and their leaders who resonate with their ethos. The fund’s goal is to build an excellent xanadu-like business ecosystem, which will ideologically and strategically bond leaders into one community for the global idea of mutual prosperity.
About FTDX
FTDX empowers iGaming operators to maximize the value of every visit, across all borders, by converting visits from regions outside their business scope into a newfound source of revenue
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LazyBar: The New White Label Casino Brand launched on the Extendy Platform
Say hello to LazyBar, Allset Partners’ brand-new online casino brand. Launched only 2 months ago and already available in five major gaming locations in Europe, namely Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Poland, LazyBar is already off to a flying start.
“Our sights are set high and we have ambitious plans for the future. Our goal now, however, is to see LazyBar get to €1,000,000 in GGR by the end of 2024. We also plan to keep growing our list of European GEOs.” — Allset Partners
A peek at LazyBar: 9500+ popular games from over 70 game providers
Traffic to LazyBar comes mainly through media buying teams using Facebook, SEO, email campaigns and PPC.
The Allset Partners team have extensive experience in attracting iGaming traffic which is why creating their own brand seemed like the obvious and logical next step. As a white label online casino solution provider having launched several popular online casinos, Extendy was their primary choice. Launching an online casino brand includes managing all the extensive, major operational processes such as licensing, integrating game providers and payment solutions, as well as integrating all the necessary online casino infrastructures such as a CRM system, player support and VIP player support programs.
When it came to scaling LazyBar, the first step was to attract organic traffic and build a pool of players able to generate profit. Extendy’s CBDO, Ayvar Gabidullin explains that casinos created on the Extendy platform usually experience payouts within 5-6 months.
“When we launched our partner, Allset Partners, we initially determined a list of five countries to which all the traffic would go. However, seeing just how keen and active Allset were, we saw it best to roll out further GEOs. It was then that they really began to perform. The team is already showing results in Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Poland.
Overall, launching LazyBar in such a short time is a huge achievement for both teams. I am confident that at this rate, Allset Partners will not only achieve their goals by the end of the year, but will surpass them by a significant margin.”
- Ayvar Gabidullin, CBDO Extendy
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