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Racing Post extends partnership with Leopardstown until 2024

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Racing Post has today announced the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Leopardstown, providing title sponsorship and race sponsorship of day one of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. As part of the four-year agreement, day one will continue to be called Racing Post Day with the feature race of the day the Racing Post Novice Chase.

The partnership outlines Racing Post commitment to Irish racing as racecourses return to full attendance.

The Grade 1 Racing Post Chase has an illustrious history and has been won by equine heroes such as Danoli, Moscow Flyer, Sizing Europe, Douvan, Min & Notebook to name a few. This year’s renewal looks set to excite once again as it gets the festival Group 1s underway.

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is a highlight of the festive period taking place between 26-29 December annually. With over €1 million in prize money on offer and featuring 7 Grade 1 races and a number of valuable Handicaps, the festival is as exciting as ever this year.

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Discussing the extended partnership with Leopardstown, Racing Post Retail Director, Alan Pepperell mentioned the importance of supporting the racing industry in Ireland.

Pepperell said: ‘The past eighteen months have been incredibly difficult for racecourses across Ireland and we’re delighted to announce our continued support. The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is a highlight of the racing calendar and we’re hoping to see full crowds return this year to enjoy the high-quality racing on show. The Racing Post is committed to Irish racing and we know how valuable sponsorship is especially after the pandemic, we’re delighted to extend the agreement for the next four years.’

Tim Husbands, CEO Leopardstown echoed Alan’s words saying: ‘We are absolutely thrilled that the Racing Post has extended their partnership through to 2024. Day one of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival is always one of the most exciting dates in the Irish racing calendar and with Racing Post as the title sponsor, we’re expecting it to be bigger than ever. We’re excited to welcome spectators back on track for what is sure to be a festival to remember. ‘

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Aeropay Joins the Coalition for Fantasy Sports

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Aeropay, a leading financial technology company specializing in pay by bank, announced its membership in the Coalition for Fantasy Sports (CFS), marking the first time a vendor has joined the organization. This strategic partnership underscores the Coalition’s expanding influence and reinforces its position as the foremost authority on daily fantasy sports.

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, comprising industry leaders such as PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Betr, Dabble, and the recently added Splash Sports, continues to advocate for innovation, responsible play, and consumer protection within the fantasy sports industry. By welcoming Aeropay, CFS broadens its scope to include key service providers, enhancing its ability to address the multifaceted needs of the industry.

“Fantasy sports continues to evolve, and with the addition of industry leaders like Aeropay, our coalition is stronger than ever. As the Coalition leads the way on expanding DFS, we look forward to being at the forefront of serving our players via incredible partners like Aeropay,” said Coalition Executive Director JT Foley.

“Joining the Coalition for Fantasy Sports is a significant milestone for Aeropay. We are excited to collaborate with industry leaders to promote innovative payment solutions that enhance user experience and ensure compliance. Together, we aim to contribute to the sustainable growth of the fantasy sports industry,” said Josh Chapman, Chief Operating Officer of Aeropay.

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Soft2Bet to Launch Award-winning iGaming Solutions and Products in the US

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Soft2Bet announced its plans to launch in the US headlined by the debut of its award-winning Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) product, made possible through a market access agreement with Caesars Entertainment. The launch will see Soft2Bet unveil a new iGaming brand in New Jersey, following necessary regulatory approvals, and with a targeted launch in the Summer of 2025.

“As a global company with a proven history of success and innovation, our plans to launch in the US is monumental for Soft2Bet and our continued growth. We are set to redefine gamification here in the US and ultimately provide players with an incredible gaming experience with the debut of a new and transformative iGaming brand this summer,” said Uri Poliavich, Founder and CEO of Soft2Bet.

Soft2Bet’s award-winning MEGA will soon be available to operators in the US. The MEGA product, which Soft2Bet unveiled in 2023, has quickly redefined and transformed gamification with increased engagement, customized player experienc, and a proven player retention model. Operators around the world using Soft2Bet’s MEGA gamification technology platform have seen positive impact with high engagement and retention including: a 400% increase in screen time, 65% increase in Net Gaming Revenue (NGR), 50% increase in deposit amounts and a 45% increase in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).

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Quixant to Participate in Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2025

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Quixant has announced its attendance at and sponsorship of this year’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention (IGA), to be held between March 31st and April 3rd 2025 at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Described as the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in North America, IGA 2025 is a key date in the gaming event calendar. Quixant will support the event with sponsorship at the prestigious annual golf tournament, the Chairman’s Golf Classic, which raises funds for the Native Forward Scholarship Fund to improve tribal education throughout North America.

The team look forward to engaging with attendees, to explore their opportunities ahead and understand how Quixant can support and enable their success. Quixant’s product range offers game-changing hardware and software solutions that expedite speed to market. Its specialist gaming hardware platforms, IQ, IQON, and QMAX can be tailored to different product needs, budgets, and markets.

Eric Walla, VP of Business Development, said: “We are excited to return to IGA and engage with manufacturers and industry leaders to build new relationships, as well as reconnect with our current partners and gather important insights that will influence our product development. We launched our IQ 2 hardware platform at IGA last year, designed to offer powerful, yet cost-effective performance that has since seen unprecedented demand in the North American gaming market. This year we are looking forward to speaking to gaming manufacturers about our recently launched, enhanced QMAX 3 and IQ Connect 1 platforms, which will be discussed for the first time with the Indian gaming market.”

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“Our ethos is to design and build products that empower game manufacturers to focus their efforts on creating unforgettable game content. More and more, we are requested to help customers optimize their games to achieve better load time and improved game performance. We have not only the technology, but also robust supply chain solutions and an embedded Software Suite that comprehensively addresses power and performance, as well as security and regulatory compliance. Our expertise helps our customers achieve cost and time saving efficiencies by streamlining the product development process, ultimately enabling product launches in record time,” Walla added.

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