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Inspired Virtual Sports Are Filling The Live Sports Gap
4.8 million viewers tuned in to watch the Virtual Grand National 2020 created by Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE), the Company announced today. Potters Corner won the virtual race, but the real winner was NHS Charities Together, the UK National Health Service organization that will receive the event’s approximately £2.6 million in profits, donated by Inspired and all bookmakers operators as part of the fight against COVID-19.
Inspired’s Virtual Grand National was televised on ITV in the UK at 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in place of this year’s Randox Health Grand National, which was canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Featuring a stunning, fully accurate re-creation of the Aintree Racecourse, Inspired delivered an ultra-realistic 3D CGI representation of The Grand National, as officially licensed by the Jockey Club, allowing viewers to experience the world’s most exciting and iconic steeplechase using the latest, best-in-class graphics animation.
“Virtual Racing has predominantly been used as an added feature, providing a continual stream of betting content during quiet periods or leading up to some of the biggest sporting events. However, this year’s race has proven Virtual Sports are realistic enough to take center stage,” said Steve Rogers, Chief Commercial Officer of Virtual Sports for Inspired. “In addition to the extensive viewership, Virtual Grand National was trending second worldwide on Twitter on Saturday. This is a great example of how Virtual Sports can plug the gap and bring people together for some relief during these difficult times just as real sports do.”
The Virtual Grand National TV special featured the 40 horses and riders who were most likely to run in the Aintree spectacular. 18-1 shot Potters Corner, the Coral Welsh Grand National winner, clung on to beat Walk In The Mill, earning a place in the virtual history books. Tiger Roll, who won the 2018 Virtual Grand National and was the 2018 and 2019 Grand National champion, was the 5-1 favorite but finished fourth.
Major betting operators throughout the UK offered odds on the Virtual Grand National and contributed their profits from the race to NHS Charities Together as did Inspired.
Announcing the donation to NHS Charities Together, Betting and Gaming Council Chief Executive Michael Dugher said, “We are overwhelmed with the public support for the Virtual Grand National and for NHS Charities Together. Millions joined in the fun in honor of one of Britain’s greatest sporting events and helped raise a fantastic amount for our brave heroes in the NHS. It was heartwarming to see pictures on social media of so many people enjoying themselves.”
Inspired’s Virtual Sports uses life-like graphics to mimic the experience of real sports betting, thanks to the technology that has evolved over nearly two decades. Each event lasts around 90 seconds and games are designed to be easy to play. Inspired has the largest array of sports available 24/7, providing a consistent stream of sports betting content, even at times when live sports are not feasible. Virtual Sports provide new revenue streams for gaming providers that can be easily integrated into existing sportsbooks and websites. Trailers and demos of the latest Virtual Sports offerings are available at www.inseinc.com/virtuals/.
This is the second contract extension between Kambi and Sunbet.co.za since the partnership was first established in 2017
Kambi, the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has announced a long-term extension to its multi-channel sportsbook partnership with Sun International, a leading African gaming and hospitality company and operator of South African betting brand Sunbet.co.za.
The latest agreement builds upon the successful collaboration in 2017 when the partnership was first established. The extension will see Kambi’s market-leading sports betting technology and services continue to power Sun International’s online sports operations. This will ensure continued support for the operator’s ongoing growth and expansion plans.
Through the extended partnership, Kambi will continue to provide Sun International with its comprehensive suite of cutting-edge sports betting technology and services, including its award-winning sportsbook platform, sophisticated pricing and trading capabilities, and its award-winning Bet Builder product. This will further empower Sun International’s Sunbet.co.za brand to maintain its position at the forefront of the South African online sports betting market.
Veena Dhesi, Kambi’s SVP Partner Success, said: “We are pleased to further extend our successful partnership with Sun International who have established themselves as one of the leaders in the African gaming industry. Since 2017, we have been proud to play a part in supporting their continued success and this long-term commitment is a testament to both the strength of our product and the level of service we can provide to our valued partners.”
Simon Gregory, Sunbet CEO, added: “Sunbet is delighted to continue our journey with Kambi. Their best-in-class sportsbook technology has been instrumental in our growth as one of South Africa’s leading online sportsbooks. This extended partnership will provide us with the technology and support we need to keep innovating while offering our customers a leading betting experience.”
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Continent 8 Technologies launches new managed services as part of the exclusive AWS Solution Provider Program
Continent 8 Technologies, the trusted partner and provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the regulated iGaming and online sports betting market, has expanded its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), chosen as an official solutions provider in the Solution Provider Program (SPP) by AWS.
Over the past 25-plus years, Continent 8 has earned an unrivalled reputation for reliable infrastructure and connectivity, innovating, developing and providing customers with best-in-class managed and professional services to support the most demanding online requirements.
Now, as an SPP member, this enhanced AWS collaboration will enable Continent 8 to introduce a new range of services to simplify the management of AWS cloud environments and infrastructures. The new managed and professional services include:
Regul8 Guardrails: Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable in the betting and gaming industry. The tailormade Regul8 Guardrails solution provides customers with customised designs and configurations for easy-to-integrate compliance across cloud environments while accelerating time-to-market and expansion into new jurisdictions.
Kubernetes Everywhere: Migrating and managing Kubernetes across different cloud environments can be difficult. The Kubernetes Everywhere service makes it easy for customers to manage their containerised deployments, ensuring consistent, resource-friendly and cost-effective operation across cloud environments, data centers, edge computing infrastructures and within AWS regions using Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
Managed Hybrid Network: Managing hybrid and multi-cloud networks is a complex task. By integrating Continent 8 and AWS networks, the managed network services address the connectivity challenges between on-premises infrastructures, AWS Outposts, enterprise networks and AWS Regions. This ensures customers benefit from the most resilient and secure hybrid cloud connectivity path away from the public Internet.
Managed AWS Outposts: Continent 8 is the trusted advanced partner in delivering 90% of AWS Outposts to the biggest brands – including Fanatics, FanDuel and Hard Rock Digital – in the regulated betting and gaming market. Building upon this AWS Outposts portfolio, the new Managed AWS Outposts service streamlines the procurement, logistics, workload migration and ongoing management of AWS Outposts, allowing customers to focus on launch activities. Continent 8 continues to provide best-in-class connectivity and seamless access to all AWS Direct Connect (DX) on-ramp locations.
Complementing these new cloud offerings is a dedicated team of over 30 AWS-certified and AWS-trained experts available to deliver and support high-touch AWS solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements.
Edward O’Connor, Chief Technology Officer, Continent 8 Technologies said: “The AWS Solution Partner Program milestone underscores Continent 8’s commitment to continuing its position as the service and solutions provider of choice to the iGaming and online sports betting market. Whether it’s hyperscale, hybrid, public or private cloud management, Continent 8 remains steadfast in delivering trusted, bespoke, best-practice and value-added cloud experiences for our customers.”
Continent 8 rapid-fire webinar:
Extending AWS capabilities for regulated betting and gaming environments
Join Continent 8 and AWS in a rapid-fire webinar to discover the key considerations and best practices for extending, optimising and reimagining AWS hybrid and multi-cloud architectures for betting and gaming operations.
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 14:30 BST / 15:30 CEST / 09:30 ET
Duration: 30 minutes
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Erik Londré CEO of Karta
NASCAR unveils first step into the Fortnite ecosystem with custom Rocket Racing tracks inspired by its iconic events and venues
Today, NASCAR, America’s most popular motorsport, has officially entered the Fortnite ecosystem – announcing its debut with a one-of-a-kind, high-octane racing experience built in Rocket Racing.
Developed in partnership with award-winning UK metaverse studio, Karta, the experience launches with a Chicago Street Course map, styled on the real NASCAR Chicago Street Race taking place this Sunday 7th July, merging the thrill of NASCAR racing with the dynamic creativity of the Fortnite ecosystem.
With the first Chicago Street Map, players navigate multiple routes, master the art of speed, drift and avoid obstacles in intense multiplayer races or solo time trials.
Debuting ahead of the real-life Chicago Street Race, NASCAR’s official launch on Fortnite brings its second annual event in the center of one of the world’s greatest cities, into the Fortnite world. The map gives NASCAR fans, and players of all levels who may have never interacted with the sport, the chance to get closer to the real event than ever before – setting it apart from typical Rocket Racing maps.
With this fun experience aimed at gamers of all levels, NASCAR’s move into the Fortnite ecosystem isn’t just a one-time event while the Chicago race takes place. NASCAR is setting its sights on a permanent fixture on the platform, with the Chicago map marking the start of a long-term racing experience for players to continuously visit. Looking ahead at the NASCAR calendar, fans of America’s No. 1 form of motorsports and the Fortnite community can get excited, as NASCAR eyes wider plans to add more virtual recreations on the platform.
“NASCAR has always been about pushing boundaries and connecting with fans in exciting ways,” said Nick Rend, Managing Director of Esports & Gaming at NASCAR. “Fortnite provides the perfect platform to engage a global audience, blending the intensity of NASCAR racing with the immersive world of Fortnite. Karta, with their incredible creativity, attention to detail and innovative approach, were the perfect partners to help us bring this vision to life. We wanted to build something with longevity for both diehard NASCAR enthusiasts and the wider Fortnite community and we think we have succeeded with just that.”
Erik Londré, CEO of Karta, added, “Working with an icon of motorsports like NASCAR has been a dream come true. Our goal was to capture the essence of NASCAR racing – the speed, the strategy, the adrenaline – and inject it with a dose of Fortnite fun. The result is something truly special – a high-octane, visually stunning racing experience that we know players will love.”
Karta is an award-winning metaverse studio renowned for creating engaging virtual gaming experiences for global brands. Karta has established itself as a leader in creating accessible and impactful brand experiences within the metaverse across gaming, music and esports.
Since its inception in July 2021, Karta has collaborated with a diverse range of global brands, including Nicki Minaj, BLACKPINK, TWICE, Amazon Music, McDonald’s, Spotify, and Hugo Boss, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the ever-evolving landscape of metaverse entertainment.
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