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UK World Pool season kicks off with record turnover

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World Pool, the globe’s largest commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), hit new heights on 2000 Guineas Day at Newmarket, with turnover reaching £27.1 million, up from £26.1 million 12 months ago.

It was a memorable day on the Rowley Mile, with World Pool ambassador Frankie Dettori winning his fourth 2000 Guineas on Chaldean for Andrew Balding in the colours of the late Prince Khalid Abdullah. The 2000 Guineas produced the highest turnover on the eight-race card with nearly £4.7 million bet into the pool.

Pool betting operators from 28 countries now bet into World Pool, enabling racing fans from all over the globe to bet into one single pool, which creates huge liquidity and excellent value.

World Pool Moment of the Day

Funding for World Pool Moment of the Day has been boosted in 2023, with £4,000 going to the winning groom and it was Chetan Singh, groom of Chaldean, who was awarded the prize.

Singh will now go into the hat for the World Pool Moment of the Year competition – along with the other 24 global Moment of the Day winners in 2023 – with the chance to win a VIP trip for four to Hong Kong in 2024.

Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “Despite the weather gods not playing ball at Newmarket, it was a bright start to the World Pool season in the UK and Ireland, and we were delighted to see turnover increase on 12 months ago.

“It was a hugely competitive race day, with interesting action for fans all over the world, but it was Frankie who stole the show once again. As we all know, he is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, stars to ever grace this sport, so to see him win his fourth 2000 Guineas on his final ride in the race was really special.

“Great credit must go to Newmarket for producing such a high-quality programme, with very healthy field sizes, and we are now looking forward to our next World Pool events at Newbury and Epsom.”

Alex Frost, Chief Executive of the UK Tote Group, said: “It’s great to see our World Pool season get off to such a strong start at Newmarket with high class racing and some fantastic results, notably World Pool ambassador Frankie Dettori winning his final 2000 Guineas.

“The Tote once again offered exceptional value, with Tote+ Win beating the SP in 4 out of 8 races and matching on the remaining races, and operating with an average overround of only 103%, versus 122% with the bookmakers. We are now looking forward to Newbury hosting their first World Pool races on Lockinge Day in a fortnight’s time.”

Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director, said: “2000 Guineas Day was an exceptional day of Flat racing, if a little damper than we were anticipating! We were delighted with the fields and that the changes we have made to the race programme and improvements to prize money, helped by World Pool, resulted in such competitive action on the track.

“To see Frankie triumph in the biggest race at his home racecourse for the final time was a fitting climax and we hope bettors around the world enjoyed getting stuck into what was a memorable day.”

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Spinomenal games now available on Hard Rock Bet strengthening its position in New Jersey

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Spinomenal, a leading game provider in the iGaming industry, is proud to announce that its top-performing titles are now available on Hard Rock Bet casino in New Jersey through Hard Rock Digital’s partnership with Aristocrat Interactive.

New Jersey players on Hard Rock Bet will gain access to Spinomenal’s top-performing titles, including Story of Loki – Master of Illusions, The Ankh Protector, Queen of the Amazon, and many more. The integration, facilitated via the Pariplay platform, ensures a seamless and engaging gaming experience for players.

New Jersey represents a landmark milestone in Spinomenal’s global expansion, while marking one of its first entries into this key U.S. market through this exciting partnership. The availability of Spinomenal games on Hard Rock Bet reinforces its commitment to establishing a strong presence across regulated jurisdictions worldwide.

Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “The availability of our games on a brand as powerful as Hard Rock Bet highlights our global ambitions and the important role New Jersey plays. Hard Rock Bet’s players can now enjoy an even greater entertainment experience with the addition of our games.”

Grant Williams, SVP of Casino for Hard Rock Digital commented: “We’re excited to launch Spinomenal games on Hard Rock Bet and bring even more cutting-edge entertainment to our players. Their dynamic portfolio is a great addition to the lineup of over 2,800 games on our top-rated app.”

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GiG Accelerates Growth Strategy with Key Appointments to Drive Global Partnerships and Sportsbook Expansion

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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has reinforced its commercial development strategy with two new appointments focused on accelerating revenue growth of its vast partnership ecosystem and delivering on the next phase of its SportX sportsbook growth, with the arrival of Andy Kelly as Head of Partnerships and Mitchell Harrison as Business Development Director for Sportsbook.

As GiG continues to deliver sustainable momentum across its full suite of platform and sportsbook solutions, the addition of two highly experienced industry professionals supports its ambition to provide deeper, more dynamic engagement with existing and prospective partners.

With over 15 years of commercial and operational leadership experience, Andy Kelly joins GiG with a proven track record in forging strategic partnerships and delivering measurable revenue growth. In his new role as Head of Partnerships, Andy will be responsible for optimising the breadth and strength of GiG’s extensive third-party platform integrations marketplace, spanning content, payments, and sportsbook supply chain.

Further to Andy’s appointment Mitchell Harrison has been appointed as Business Development Director for GiG’s SportX, the company’s sportsbook solution. With more than 7 years of iGaming business development experience at leading companies such as SBTech, DraftKings and Genius Sports, Mitch brings deep domain knowledge to the sports betting ecosystem from both a B2B and B2C perspective.

As GiG continues to build on the momentum of a strong 2024, these appointments mark a significant step forward in supporting the company’s expanding portfolio of global partners, enhancing its ability to scale operations and capitalise on increasing demand for its market-leading technology and services. The appointments signal a clear intent to capitalise on the strong trajectory of the company, ensuring it remains well positioned to serve a diverse and growing client base with world-class solutions.

Andrew Cochrane, Chief Business Officer at GiG, said: “The addition of two highly regarded people with very specialised areas of expertise will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our global partnership strategy and drive expansion for our platform and sportsbook solutions. With our technology firmly delivering real results for operators in both established and emerging markets, their arrival further strengthens our ability to scale growth for the business.”

Andy Kelly, Head of Partnerships at GiG, said: “I’m really excited to be joining GiG at such a pivotal time in the growth of the company. The technology we have available to existing and prospective customers is fantastic and puts us at the forefront of the industry, which was one of the many factors for joining GiG. We also want to offer our customers the best partners and suppliers to ensure they see maximum returns on investment.”.

Mitchell Harrison, Business Development Director for Sportsbook at GiG, said: “Having worked with the executive management team in highly successful circumstances before, at both SBTech and at DraftKings, I am delighted to be joining them once again on another journey that has the potential for high impact growth opportunities. What excites me about GiG is how the product is being engineered specifically to reward operators with industry-leading margin optimisation tools, robust trading capabilities, and unparalleled flexibility to adapt to local market demands. I’m looking forward to accelerating the business growth and helping SportX establish itself as the sportsbook of choice for operators worldwide.”

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Unlock Romance and Riches with Book of Love!

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Million Games is excited to introduce Book of Love, a captivating new slot that blends passion, mystery, and thrilling gameplay into one enchanting experience. Step into a world where love and fortune intertwine, as Cupid himself guides players through a heartwarming journey filled with exciting features and big win potential.

A Love Story Told on the Reels

Book of Love is a 5-reel, 3-row, 10-payline slot game with a 96.32% RTP and a max win of 5,000x your bet. The game’s romantic theme comes to life with love letters, roses, heart pendants, and, of course, the magical Book of Love itself.

But this isn’t just a story of romance – it’s a chance for players to uncover riches hidden within the book’s pages.

Exciting Bonus Features Await

The Book of Love is both a Scatter and a Wild, meaning it can substitute for other symbols and trigger Love Spins when three or more land on the reels.

Love Spins:

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