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Veloce Racing primed for Ocean X Prix success as Newey praises rebuild effort
Veloce Racing is ready to get back on track this weekend (29-30 May) at the scene of the second event on Extreme E’s inaugural calendar – the Ocean X Prix – featuring yet another breathtaking landscape, this time in Lac Rose, Dakar, Senegal.
The opening round of the series was one to forget for fledgling outfit Veloce Racing, with its drivers – 2019 W Series Champion Jamie Chadwick and two-time Le Mans Series Champion Stéphane Sarrazin – having completed just one lap each in the exploratory Friday shakedown session before a spectacular barrel roll early in Sarrazin’s Q1 run forced the team to withdraw from the remainder of the competition.
Prior to the incident, the Frenchman was on course to match the pace of his adversaries during the opening stages of the lap, meaning the team carries plenty of optimism into the next round of the championship.
Thankfully, Sarrazin emerged from the incident unscathed but Chadwick was left stranded at Extreme E’s Desert X Prix Command Centre, missing the opportunity to log valuable time inside the cockpit of the all-electric ODYSSEY 21 SUV.
However, the format of the Extreme E calendar is more forgiving than other motorsport series with the unique characteristics of each location meaning many drivers will approach the upcoming events with a relatively similar lack of experience – meaning Chadwick won’t be playing catch-up for long.
Veloce Racing’s ODYSSEY 21, meanwhile, required an extensive rebuild post-Saudi Arabia. Following a thorough investigation by the team, it was revealed that a significant refit was required owing to a damaged roll cage and suspension.
A small team of mechanics from Competition Partner ART GP and Veloce Racing Team Manager Ian Davies will complete an estimated 75-100 hours of labour in Senegal to ensure the SUV is race-ready.
These repairs have sparked an unlikely collaboration between two Extreme E teams, as the ABT CUPRA XE car is also undergoing reconstruction in the build-up to the race. With some parts common across all Extreme E vehicles, Veloce Racing are working together with the German-Spanish outfit to share some of the workload required on both cars and minimise the environmental impact of both rebuilds.
With no spectators permitted on-site in Senegal – in-keeping with Extreme E’s sustainable ethos and commitment to minimise its carbon footprint – the racing will be broadcast all around the world on a variety of networks, including ITV, the BBC Sport website and Red Button application, Sky Sports and BT Sport in the UK, plus the championship’s official website.
The action will begin with the qualifying rounds from 11.30am local time (12.30pm BST) on Saturday, 29 May, with the semi-finals and final taking place from 10am local time (11am BST) the following day.
Jamie Chadwick, Driver, Veloce Racing commented:
“I feel like I have the same level of excitement for this race as I did for the Desert X Prix in Saudi Arabia. Obviously, I only got the one lap in during the shakedown session so that just gave me a little taste of what Extreme E is really like – and it was amazing! This weekend, I want more of that feeling and to really get my teeth into this series.
“I think in other championships my lack of track time would really hurt the team in this next race, but because each location is so different to anything the drivers have done before, I don’t think we’ll be at a huge disadvantage.
“The only goal I have this weekend is just to get some solid points on the board. You have some bumps in the road and difficult rounds every year so hopefully we got ours out of the way early on.”
Stéphane Sarrazin, Driver, Veloce Racing added:
“I can’t wait to be back in the Extreme E paddock. It’s so different to anything I’ve experienced before, and it’s fantastic! We had a difficult start to our season, but I think that has made us more determined than ever to deliver results.
“The other teams have a head start on us in the championship, but everyone will probably have issues at some point so it’s definitely not over yet! The pace we had looked promising, so I think we have a lot to be positive about this weekend.
“I’m also really looking forward to being involved with the Legacy Programmes again in Senegal, this is one of the things that sets Extreme E apart from any other sporting series – helping local communities and creating a positive and lasting impact.”
Adrian Newey, Lead Visionary, Veloce Racing, added:
“I’m really excited to see what the team can achieve at the Ocean X Prix. Obviously, we didn’t have the opportunity to show what we’re really capable of in Saudi Arabia, but I think it looked promising before Stéphane’s roll. The team are going to come back fighting, I know that much!
“I have seen plenty of set-backs throughout my career, and the team has reacted to adversity in exactly the right way. It takes hard work and dedication to recover from an incident like we experienced at the Desert X Prix, and both the drivers and the team are working flat out to be as prepared as possible for this weekend. I know that there is still a lot of work going on in Senegal to get the car ready, and don’t underestimate how much that will motivate our drivers.
“As far as the location goes, this is going to be a really interesting one (as they all are!). It looks like the terrain is going to be similar to Saudi Arabia but the course will be totally different and pose entirely new challenges for even the most experienced drivers!”
Following the Ocean X Prix in Senegal, the St. Helena – Extreme E’s floating paddock – will then set sail for Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (28-29 August) followed by Pará, Brazil (23-24 October) and finally Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina (11-12 December).
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
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Caesars Entertainment has launched its third fully in-house developed proprietary online casino title: Signature American Roulette. Now live in New Jersey, the game is available across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, bringing another standout addition to the Company’s Signature table game series. Developed by Empire Creative, Signature American Roulette reflects Caesars’ growing investment in building its own proprietary content, a cornerstone of its online casino strategy aimed at delivering a best-in-class player experience. Signature American Roulette follows the recent launches of fan-favourite Signature titles, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender in May and Signature Blackjack Surrender in June, both also developed by Empire Creative.
Novig announced the successful close of an $18 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Forerunner, with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, NFX, Perceptive Ventures and Gaingels. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, Novig is reimagining sports predictions as a transparent and fair marketplace. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, Novig allows users to trade directly with one another, rather than against the house, eliminating hidden fees, biased odds and the risk of being penalised for winning.
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Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, and deliver next-generation digital experiences for the betting and gaming market.
Sportradar’s partnership with Bundesliga International dates back to 2005. Utilising the 3.6 million data points from every Bundesliga match, and harnessing Sportradar’s proprietary technology, a suite of engaging products has been launched ahead of the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, and available to Sportradar’s global client base. These include:
Live Player Markets: Leveraging Bundesliga tracking data and Sportradar’s advanced AI capabilities in real-time will create approximately 240 additional opportunities to bet per match.
4Sight Streaming: Award-winning, next generation streaming technology allows betting operators to incorporate AI-driven animated overlays and actionable insights into a live stream, enriching the Bundesliga viewing experience by increasing understanding of live match action.
Enhanced Live Match Tracker: Powered by tracking data and computer vision which keeps fans engaged and provides in-play betting opportunities directly within the betting app.
“We are thrilled to further deepen our collaboration with Bundesliga, one of the most popular football leagues in the world,” said Patrick Mostboeck, SVP Fan Engagement at Sportradar.
“Over the course of our nearly twenty-year relationship, we’ve worked together to develop some of the most innovative and engaging football solutions for fans across the globe. And we continue to work together to power new ways to engage audiences and deliver unmatched value to the global football ecosystem.”
With coverage of more than 150,000 matches annually across 900+ football leagues, as industry leaders Sportradar offers the industry’s deepest and most comprehensive football portfolio.
“The Bundesliga is always looking to innovate and, working with Sportradar, we lead the way when it comes to enhancing our media product for the betting and gaming industry,” said Peer Naubert, Chief Executive Officer of Bundesliga International.
“This long-term relationship lays the foundation for creating new ideas and staying ahead of the curve, and we’re excited to see the fruits of that labour come to life with this latest launch.”
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Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) shortlist.
Now in their ninth year, the GRAs continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. This year’s awards shortlist features 21 award categories, over 190 finalists and more than 100 unique organisations represented. “Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. Achieving a place on the shortlist is no small feat, especially in our most competitive year yet. The continued growth of the GRAs reflects how seriously the industry takes compliance and the ongoing drive for excellence in this field,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. Woolfrey added: “Our thanks go to the judging panel for their diligent and independent evaluation, which ensures the integrity of these awards. We look forward to celebrating with so many of you in November.”
The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables will sell out fast. Vixio strongly advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out. You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio’s quick and easy booking portal. Additional information on table bookings can be found here.
The GRAs 2025 shortlist is as follows:
| AML or MLR Professional of the Year | |
| 1 | Carlos Suárez, Catena Media |
| 2 | Cecile O’Connell, LeoVegas |
| 3 | Dave Foppert, DraftKings |
| 4 | Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS |
| 5 | Georgi Iliev, Delasport |
| 8 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier | |
| 1 | BETBY |
| 2 | Digitain |
| 3 | Docaposte |
| 4 | GBG |
| 5 | GeoComply |
| 6 | GeoLocs by mkodo |
| 7 | Kambi |
| 8 | OpenBet |
| 9 | Play’n GO |
| 10 | Pragmatic Solutions |
| 11 | Soft2Bet |
| 12 | Wazdan |
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator Sponsored by: Gaming Associates | |
| 1 | Betinia |
| 2 | CampoBet |
| 3 | DraftKings |
| 4 | Genting Casinos |
| 5 | LeoVegas |
| 6 | Tipico Games |
|
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year Sponsored by: eCOGRA |
|
| 1 | Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas |
| 2 | Anton Sikström, Catena Media |
| 3 | Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group |
| 4 | Ed Bedrosian, Xpoint |
| 5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
| 6 | Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings |
| 7 | Lloyd Lemmon, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 8 | Ray Dunkle, Virginia Lottery |
| 9 | Sara Cass, IFX Payments |
| 10 | Sophie Bowler, Zodia Custody |
| 11 | Steve Richardson, Scientific Games |
| 12 | Tommaso Di Chio, Bragg Gaming |
| Compliance Innovator of the Year | |
| 1 | BetComply |
| 2 | BizAcuity Solutions |
| 3 | GeoComply |
| 4 | Mindway AI |
| 5 | OneComply |
| 6 | OpenBet |
| 7 | Rightlander |
| 8 | Sharp Vision |
| 9 | Soft2Bet |
| 10 | Xpoint |
| Compliance Professional of the Year | |
| 1 | Andrew Poole, Light & Wonder |
| 2 | Ardie Manuel, Virginia Lottery |
| 3 | Arshak Muradyan, Digitain |
| 4 | Bill Curtis, DraftKings |
| 5 | Christopher Lottering, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 6 | Denzil Mason, Genting Casinos |
| 7 | Jeremie Kanter, Continent 8 |
| 8 | Jessica Feil, OpenBet |
| 9 | Juan Jose Daruich, Daruich |
| 10 | Martin Crowe, NexaCompliance |
| 11 | Ryan Farrah, LeoVegas |
| 12 | Tatevik Grigoryan, BetConstruct |
| Compliance Rising Star Special Award | |
| 1 | Attila Hunter, Betika |
| 2 | Birgit Strauszberger, Greentube |
| 3 | Jasmine Yasin, Delasport |
| 4 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
| 5 | Kevin Kostreci, GLI |
| 6 | Kizzie Fenner, Evoke |
| 7 | Maša Tičar, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 8 | Medisha Moodley, Games Global |
| 9 | Robert Lo Giudice, BetMGM |
| 10 | Shacke Manukyan, BetConstruct |
| 11 | Sheena Patel, DraftKings |
| 12 | Vanessa Hurt, Paysafe |
| Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: Docaposte |
|
| 1 | AGS |
| 2 | BetConstruct |
| 3 | Bragg Gaming |
| 4 | Continent 8 |
| 5 | Delasport |
| 6 | Digitain |
| 7 | DraftKings |
| 8 | OpenBet |
| 9 | Playtech |
| 10 | San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission |
| 11 | Scientific Games |
| 12 | Wazdan |
| Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year | |
| 1 | Carl Brincat, LeoVegas |
| 2 | Devon Dalbock, GLI |
| 3 | Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media |
| 4 | Emőke Péter, Worldline |
| 5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
| 6 | Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe |
| 7 | Michael Karloutsos, Hard Rock International |
| 8 | Travis Foley, BMM Innovation Group |
| Legal Team of the Year | |
| 1 | Alea |
| 2 | Altenar |
| 3 | Betika |
| 4 | Betsson Group |
| 5 | Bragg Gaming |
| 6 | Catena Media |
| 7 | Kambi |
| 8 | LeoVegas |
| 9 | Light & Wonder |
| 10 | OKTO |
| 11 | Paysafe |
| 12 | Virginia Lottery |
| Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: White Bullet |
|
| 1 | BetMGM |
| 2 | Better Collective |
| 3 | Catena Media |
| 4 | Gentoo Media |
| 5 | LeoVegas |
| Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling | |
| 1 | AiR HUB – UNLV International Gaming Institute |
| 2 | Betting and Gaming Council |
| 3 | Casino Guru |
| 4 | EPIC Global Solutions |
| 5 | Flutter Entertainment |
| 6 | GamProtect |
| 7 | Genting Casinos |
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