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RPGTV to feature Ladbrokes Golden Jacket and Shelbourne Gold Cup
RPGTV will take it first step into daytime racing transmission with coverage of the Ladbrokes Golden Jacket following that up with evening coverage of the Shelbourne Gold Cup on Saturday 6th February.
The Ladbrokes Golden Jacket has been a Saturday morning staple at Crayford for over 30 years having first been staged at Harringay during the 1970s when it sporadically featured as a horse-racing substitute on ITV.
It is the most valuable off-course betting industry competition and, apart from a four-year flirtation with an evening final which ended in 2019, has had an iconic Saturday morning role since its inception.
As a result, RPGTV coverage has been restricted to the first round only in previous years but the whole competition will now be covered in its entirety on three consecutive Saturday mornings, February 6, 13 and 20. Trial stakes for the £17,500 Category One event begin over the 714m course this Saturday evening, live on RPGTV.
The Shelbourne Gold Cup, known as the Best Car Parks Gold Cup in 2021 for sponsorship purposes, was first staged in 1998 when won by the Denis Shanahan-trained Real Branch and quickly established itself as the leading early-year competition.
Run over the 525 yards course at Shelbourne Park, it is regarded as an ideal starting point for leading four-bend greyhounds and has been won by legendary names such as Paul Hennessy’s Late Late Show (2001) and the late Seamus Graham’s Mineola Farloe (2006). Hennessy is the competition’s leading trainer with seven victories, while Liam Dowling has won two of the last three renewals.
The 2017 staging was abandoned at the semi-final stage as the first high-profile victim of a dispute between the then Irish Greyhound Board and the Dublin Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association over the announcement of the closure of Harold’s Cross.
Kevan Moretti, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GTV commented: –
“RPGTV powers on with a set of top class racing in the first week of its new High-definition transmission platform being launched, and there are further announcements still to come. Breaking into daytime racing coverage is another first and we look forward to our audience relishing RPGTV’s expanding schedule.
Following on from RPGTV’s coverage of the Irish Derby last year we are delighted to have racing back-on from Shelbourne Park featuring as a Saturday evening feature in the first week of our HD output.
Ger Dollard, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, said:
“I’m delighted that the Best Car Parks Gold Cup from Shelbourne Park is the first Irish greyhound racing competition to be featured live on RPGTV in 2021. It promises to be an excellent night of racing and we are delighted to be delivering live competitive greyhound racing from Ireland.”
Ian Smyth, Director of Racing for Crayford’s owners, Entain Group, said:
“We’re delighted that the extension of RPGTV’s coverage means we’ve been able to retain the traditional Saturday morning slot for the Golden Jacket.
Current circumstances mean betting shops will be unable to provide coverage this year, but this announcement ensures that a great and long-standing event remains accessible to all.
The staying division has thrown up some fantastic racing in the last 12 months and we’re sure to see some stars at Crayford in the build-up over the next two Saturday evenings and the following Saturday morning when the main event kicks off.”
RPGTV executive producer Clive Lawrence said:
“Saturday morning action from Crayford and Romford is expected to become a firm favourite with not just our regular viewers but perhaps also some new ones captivated by the action in their living rooms at breakfast, or maybe brunch, time.
The show will also welcome increased viewer interaction with a new weekly competition being introduced, while the other main sporting action of the day will also be featured.
Of the Shelbourne coverage, Lawrence added: “Our ambition is to bring the best quality racing from both sides of the Irish Sea and the first big night for Irish racing in 2021 is the final of the Best Car Parks Gold Cup from Shelbourne Park. Covid regulations permitting, we will have a reporter onsite for interviews.”
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Press Box PR strengthens team with addition of ex-Betway and Stats Perform content editor Will Rook

Fast-growing digital PR agency has offices in London and Manchester
Digital PR agency Press Box PR has strengthened its content team with the appointment of Will Rook as Senior Creative Content Manager.
Rook spent seven and a half years at Betway Group in various editorial roles between 2016 and 2023. He later worked with Stats Perform as Project Manager and Content Editor to help manage the delivery of its sports betting editorial content for their clients and produce much of the English language content himself.
He joins the content team at Press Box to develop engaging sports campaigns that leverage global trending topics from ideation through to execution, to earn top-tier media coverage for clients across multiple sectors, including sports, betting and gaming.
Press Box is an earned-first digital PR and content agency, delivering B2C and B2B communications, with specialisms in sport, betting and gaming, finance, consumer lifestyle and hospitality and catering brands.
Founded in 2019 by former Ladbrokes PR manager Alex Donohue, Press Box PR now employs more than 40 people across its offices in London and Manchester.
Rook said: “I’m really grateful for the opportunity at this stage of my career and can’t wait to get started. I’m excited to be joining a team that is growing and am looking forward to contributing to the success of the agency and our clients.”
Greg Johnson, Head of Content at Press Box PR, said: “Brilliant content is at the heart of what we do at Press Box and Will’s arrival further strengthens our team. His deep knowledge of sport and betting, combined with his proven ability to come up with great ideas and produce relevant and newsworthy content will help us continue to exceed expectations for our clients.”
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ELA Games Unveils ‘John’s Book’: An Epic Quest Through the Sands of Egypt

Classic “Book of” theme meets the studio’s modern art and mechanics
ELA Games, a dynamic game development studio, announces the release of John’s Book, its modern take on timeless themes and mechanics.
The game invites players to join John the Explorer to hunt for ancient treasures buried in a Pharaoh’s tomb. Rich with iconic symbols and familiar mechanics, John’s Book is a tribute to the well-loved “Book Of…” format that’s prevalent in the industry while adding its twists. With high replayability, easy-to-understand features, and an immersive design, this title appeals to both veteran and casual players.
At the heart of the game is the Book symbol. Land 3 or more to enter the lucrative Free Spins round, where Special Expanding Symbols drop randomly to supercharge your wins. The Free Spins round can be retriggered by landing another 3 Book symbols during the bonus. Stack up to 9 expanding symbols for a big payday!
The game showcases ELA Games’ art and design, featuring a lush environment, eye-catching symbols, attractive animations, and engaging sound design. John’s Book immerses players in a game where they can connect with the protagonist and enjoy action-packed gameplay.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the game’s release, “John’s Book is an homage to a format we know players love. ‘Book Of…’ games are wildly popular for a good reason, but we wanted to refine them with ELA Games’ signature high-quality art and technical development. The result is a game that feels familiar yet fresh as it pushes the boundaries of the format with revitalised mechanics. We’re excited to see our players enjoy our take on a timeless classic.”
John’s Book is the latest addition to ELA Games’ rapidly growing portfolio as the studio continues to innovate and evolve well-known themes and formats in the industry.
John’s Book features:
- RTP: 94%
- Volatility: Medium
- Format: 5×3
- Paylines: 10
- Max win: 5,000x
- Free Spins with Special Expanding Symbols
- Retriggerable bonus rounds
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QTech Games adds to its growing numbers with 77 Gaming

Emerging-markets leader expands its offering with new games from rising star
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has maintained the strong momentum in its deal-flow, thanks to its latest integration with rising star supplier, 77 Gaming.
Integrating content from one of the more innovative and creative online slots providers adds yet more muscle to QTech Games’ burgeoning platform, which is taking the widest range of online games to emerging territories with established names, such as Playtech and Aviator, sitting alongside the industry’s most exciting up-and-coming providers.
Recognised for its growing library of visually rich, mobile-first games, 77 Gaming is now layering daring narratives onto some cutting-edge mechanics, offering global operators varied content with which to captivate modern players. And by fusing unique maths modelling, which spans the volatility spectrum, with eye-catching storytelling, these games are fostering some truly engaging gameplay for a new cohort of QTech players.
77 Gaming’s portfolio of slots titles has been optimised for mobile, a cornerstone of QTech’s RNG model, which is founded on its fully-owned and customised technical platform, affording games providers and operators the fastest integration available. Through this leading platform, which has sealed its definitive status as a global gaming one-stop shop, clients enjoy the best performance and customer support available, localised to every region across both developing and more mature markets.
The deal organically broadens 77 Gaming’s international footprint, unlocking untapped jurisdictions for diversified growth from Asia to Africa and Eastern Europe to Latin America.
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games’ CEO, said: “77 Gaming create world-class slots provision for worldwide customers, opening up an expansive range of slots for every type of player and market. They are always looking to redefine the existing ecosystem and reimagine more traditional gaming experiences with every play.
“Similarly, we’re committed to rolling out first-class content that drives revenue for our partners. So, teaming up with 77 Gaming reflects our dedication to curating standout content from every niche of the industry. This deal extends our impressive sequential pipeline for 2025 – and we’ve thrilled to now have 77 Gaming aboard our dominant aggregation platform for emerging markets.”
Vicky Luo, Spokeswoman of 77 Gaming, added: “At 77 Gaming, we’re committed to raising the bar in the igaming sector and pushing the boundaries of how these games look and feel. With world-class mechanics, our games generate an unparalleled gaming experience, to our mind. Our unique design style and rapid production pace make them a strong fit for the leading aggregation models on the market, so this QTech integration is a real validation for us.”
“Furthermore, this collaboration with QTech Games represents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our product distribution across emerging territories and deliver our great games to a range of top-tier partners.”
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