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Racing Post and SIS cancel 2020 Betting Shop Manager of the Year

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Racing Post and SIS have cancelled this year’s Betting Shop Manager of the Year competition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the retail bookmaking industry. The event, the nomination and judging process for which was due to begin last week, normally runs throughout the summer with 48 candidates whittled down to a final eight with the winner crowned at an awards ceremony in November.

Due to the current shutdown, all non-essential shops, including high street betting outlets, across Britain and Ireland are currently closed.

Both Racing Post and SIS, who have sponsored the event for over 30 years, have furloughed large numbers of employees as a consequence of the lack of racing and sport around the world. The shutdown has resulted in Racing Post temporarily stopping the publication of the industry’s daily newspaper.

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Sandra Gilmartin was named 2019 Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year last November, giving Paddy Power their first success in the competition. Sandra will continue her ambassadorial role throughout 2020 in the absence of a new winner.

Explaining the cancellation and the uncertainty the industry faces, Racing Post Chief Executive and Editor-in-Chief Alan Byrne said: “It is hugely disappointing that we have to cancel this year’s Betting Shop Manager of the Year. However, our first thought is the safety of those involved. With the current restrictions in place, including betting shop closures, it is simply not feasible to run a competition that also involves shop visits and one-to-one interviews.

Byrne continued: “When the various government measures are lifted, the first focus of retail bookmakers will be on the health and wellbeing of staff and customers alike. It is important that we all work together to ensure everyone in our industry is safe, and then we can begin to get all our businesses back to their best. Once we come out the other side of this pandemic, we will be in a better place to celebrate the people who are the backbone of the retail bookmaking industry.”

Echoing Alan Byrnes words, SIS Chief Executive, Richard Ames said: “The opportunity to help stage the competition and annual awards is one of the highlights for everybody here – it is particularly disappointing not to be able to look forward to that this year.

“Of course, we all hope our staff, customers and friends can safely emerge from this challenge and I know there will be huge enthusiasm to resume Betting Shop Manager of the Year come 2021. That will indeed be something to look forward to.”

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Soft2Bet’s Betinia shortlisted in five categories of the EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards

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Nominations in five categories of the EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards is further recognition of Soft2Bet’s cutting-edge gamification solutions and innovative approach.

Soft2Bet, a leading provider of iGaming turnkey solutions, is delighted to announce that Betinia, its renowned brand in Denmark and Sweden, has been shortlisted in five categories of the EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards 2024.

The nominations are recognition of the incredible work that has been achieved by the Betinia team in two of Europe’s most competitive and regulated markets.

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Betinia’s shortlisting in the following categories:

  • Best Native App,
  • CRM Campaign,
  • Innovation in Sports Betting,
  • Innovation of The Year,
  • Responsible Gambling Marketing Campaign of the Year, demonstrates how it has grown into being one of the most innovative and progressive operators in the industry.

Soft2Bet was recognised in February when its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) gamification solution won the Innovation of the Year at the EGR Nordics Awards and it is delighted to see its achievements gain further recognition with these shortlist nominations.

Oksana Tsyhankova, CMO of Soft2Bet, commented: “Being shortlisted in five categories is a great achievement and huge credit goes to our technical, product and marketing teams. Betinia’s success in two of Europe’s most competitive and regulated markets is also highly satisfying because it showcases our B2C expertise in driving engagement, retention and revenues.”

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Betmotion leads campaign to aid victims of the Rio Grande do Sul floods

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In response to the recent and devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, which have displaced over 100,000 people and severely affected 70% of the state’s municipalities, Betmotion, through its Corporate Social Responsibility project, BetSocial, is mobilising efforts to assist the victims of this catastrophe.

BetSocial has launched an initiative to support the actions of the NGOs Ação da Cidadania and CUFA, which are leading the charge in providing immediate aid to the impacted communities. At this critical moment, BetSocial is reinforcing the call for everyone to unite in solidarity and make donations that will be crucial for reconstructing affected lives.

“The tragedy that has struck Rio Grande do Sul requires a swift and coordinated response. At Betmotion, we believe in the power of solidarity and in our community’s ability to make a difference in times of need,” states Bianca Passos, founding member of BetSocial. “Every contribution, no matter how small, has a significant impact on the lives of those facing such difficult days.”

To facilitate donations, BetSocial has provided information on how to make contributions via PIX to the two partner organisations:

Betmotion and BetSocial thank you in advance for your support and solidarity. They reiterate their commitment to work to alleviate the hardships faced by this catastrophe’s victims and continue promoting significant social impact actions.

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PA Betting Services and Liderform forge strategic partnership to elevate racing content for Turkish audiences

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PA Betting Services (PABS) are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Liderform, the premier specialist racing form publication in Turkey. This multi-year agreement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of international racing, as Liderform integrates PABS’s pre-race stats and tipping from nine prominent racing regions into their own tipping product. The collaboration aims to enhance the quality of international racing coverage, offering Turkish audiences access to top-tier insights and analysis as they engage with racing through approved Tote partners.

With this alliance, Liderform solidifies its commitment to delivering unparalleled racing content to its customers, leveraging PABS’s expertise in pre-race analysis and tipping to augment their existing offerings. By incorporating PABS’s comprehensive data and insights, Liderform seeks to enrich the experience of Turkish racing enthusiasts and foster a deeper engagement with unparalleled insights and analysis across international racing events.

Richard Duncan, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at PABS, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This partnership with Liderform presents an opportunity to promote PABS’s pre-race tipping and statistical content, which has a proven track record of success in domestic markets, to new international audiences. We couldn’t be more excited to work with Liderform to enhance their market-leading form products.”

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The collaboration between Liderform and PABS represents a strategic alignment of two industry leaders, each renowned for their commitment to excellence in racing content. Murat Akyer, CEO of Liderform, emphasised the significance of the partnership, stating, “The breadth and quality of pre-race international form, stats, and tipping content made PABS the obvious choice to enhance our leading form solution. This collaboration not only enhances Liderform’s position as the leading Turkish provider of racing form solutions but also underscores our dedication to innovation and delivering value to our audience.”

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