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Grand Slam Track™ announces Stats Perform as exclusive global data and betting rights provider

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Grand Slam Track™, the new global home of professional track competition, launched by four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson, announced it has selected global sports AI, tech and data leader Stats Perform as its exclusive global data and betting rights distributor and integrity partner. 

Grand Slam Track™ is the premier global professional track league, featuring head-to-head matchups between the fastest stars in the sport. Every detail has been designed to unlock the sport’s full potential of storytelling, personalities, and gamification for broadcast and commercial partners and most importantly, for track stars and fans. 

Amongst increased prize money, contracted racers, and many other innovations designed to elevate the profile of track racing, only one event will take place at a time at each Slam. The Slams will be broadcast live on linear TV and streaming and across licensed sportsbooks. Together these initiatives are expected to create unprecedented fan affinity and attention for the racers and rivalries.  

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Stats Perform is a trusted partner to many of the world’s highest-profile professional men’s and women’s sports organizations, with a deep expertise in collecting, creating, and distributing trusted, premium sports data, AI technology, and news and video content to maximize fan and bettor engagement, as well as supplying integrity services across the world of professional sport. 

“We’re delighted to partner with a world leader like Stats Perform to help us bring track to more fans across the globe,” said Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Grand Slam Track™.

“We look forward to setting a new standard for our sport with Stats Perform’s extensive network of trusted media and betting partners, eye-opening technology, and their true passion for the power of sport to unify and entertain. After helping leagues like the Premier League, WTA, La Liga and more build their audiences, we’re excited for them to do the same with Grand Slam Track™,” he added. 

“This partnership with Stats Perform is important for Grand Slam Track and the entire sport for a few reasons,” said Steve Gera, President of Grand Slam Track. “In addition to co-investing into the development of data and betting infrastructure for the sport, Stats Perform is also ensuring that all of our athletes, partners, and stakeholders enter this space with the highest level of knowledge, education, and integrity. They will be an important asset to the large investment our league is making into this sport.”

“MJ and the Grand Slam Track™ team have created something with astonishing entertainment and commercial potential for men’s and women’s track athletics, built upon his decades of unique experience on all sides of the spectrum, as a racer, as a media professional, and as an entrepreneur,” explained Carl Mergele, Chief Executive Officer at Stats Perform.  

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“Everyone at Stats Perform is honored to have been selected as Grand Slam Track™’s exclusive data and betting streaming rights provider. We are excited to help them realize their vision of lifting the stories and personalities of track racing to their rightful positions in the hearts and minds of fans and bettors globally,” he said.

Grand Slam Track™ will host four Slams taking place this year between April and June in Kingston, Jamaica, Miami at Miramar, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. 96 contracted men’s and women’s star athletes will race over three action-packed hours, across 12 event groups for three consecutive nights. All four Grand Slam Track events will be streamed live in the U.S. on Peacock, including exclusive coverage of Slam Fridays, with the CW Network providing broadcast coverage of Slam Saturdays and Sundays. International broadcast information will be announced soon.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases November Sports Betting Figures

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $898 million on sports in November of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 26% increase when compared to November of 2023.

The state collected approximately $5.7 million in privilege fees in the month.

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Inspired Launches Reel King Big Money & Pond Life

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Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading provider of B2B gaming content, systems, and solutions, is thrilled to announce the launches of Reel King Big Money™ and Pond Life™, arriving in the UK, Malta and Gibraltar jurisdictions this February.

Reel King Big Money

Reel King Big Money is a thrilling slot adaptation that merges the iconic Reel King franchise with the excitement of Inspired’s Big Money mechanics. Packed with engaging features, the game offers base game modifiers, Wilds, and an action-packed Big Money Bonus round with multipliers of up to 10X a player’s stake.

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Players can trigger one of three-reel modifiers including Big Win, Super Bonus Reels, or 5-of-a-Kind, collecting Reel King symbols and advancing along a progressive multiplier trail by. The game’s innovative Royal Spin feature enhances gameplay, extending a player’s winning potential.

For added flexibility, players can explore the game’s additional gameplay features. Fortune Spins offers a thrilling variation of the base game with enhanced cash collectors, Gamble allows players to risk their base game wins for bigger rewards, or Bonus Buy which triggers direct entry into the Big Money bonus.

Pond Life

Pond Life is a visually engaging brand-new 5×5 reel Ways Pays slot adventure offering players 3,125 ways to win big. Featuring Inspired’s latest Pathwayz™ mechanic, players follow a lovable frog as it leaps across reels and linked lily pads. If the frog reaches the right-hand side, it unlocks the Free Spins Bonus, where fantastic prizes await.

The game’s Super Magic Dragonfly modifier enhances winning potential by adding extra lily pads or win symbols, helping players progress towards bigger rewards. During the Free Spins Bonus, lily pads hold cash prizes for the frog to collect. Reaching the far-right reel offers additional chances to win a cash bonus, retrigger Free Spins, or activate a multiplier to boost rewards.

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Added gameplay features include Fortune Bet that provides an increased chance of triggering the bonus round, the Gamble and Bonus Buy.

Claire Osborne, VP of Interactive at Inspired, said: “We’re excited to release two fantastic games this month. Reel King Big Money combines the iconic Reel King™ brand with our high-performing Big Money mechanics, while Pond Life delivers a vibrant, fresh and fun iGaming experience, I’m certain players will love. Both slots showcase our commitment to high-quality, engaging slots, and we look forward to launching more exciting content throughout the year.”

These latest releases continue Inspired’s tradition of innovation and entertainment, ensuring engaging gameplay and rewarding experiences for casual casino players worldwide.

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GamCare Appoints Victoria Corbishley as New Chief Executive Officer

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GamCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Corbishley as its new Chief Executive Officer, who brings to the charity a wealth of leadership experience in healthcare transformation and service delivery at a pivotal moment for the sector. Victoria joins GamCare from the British Red Cross, where she served as Senior Director of Health and Care, leading large-scale national health operations and shaping strategy for community services across the UK.

Victoria has a proven track record in leading complex health systems and driving service improvements at scale while maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care. Her career spans the NHS, voluntary sector, and healthcare innovation, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable people through the delivery of effective intervention and prevention models.

This appointment comes as GamCare strengthens its role in the evolving gambling support landscape, expanding its outreach and treatment services and education focus across the UK. Victoria will lead efforts to enhance accessibility, deepen collaboration with key stakeholders, and ensure that GamCare remains at the forefront of support, education, and treatment for those affected by gambling harms.

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Victoria Corbishley, Chief Executive Officer of GamCare, comments: “I am honoured to join  GamCare at this crucial time. Last year alone, GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline received over 55,000 calls and online chats. The charity also directly delivered more than 9,100 structured treatment sessions, referred over 7,100 individuals to other regional support providers, and 64,000 people participated in the charity’s education programmes. These numbers highlight the essential role GamCare plays in supporting those affected by gambling harms, and reinforce our commitment to accessible, high-quality care. My focus will be on ensuring GamCare remains a leader in delivering life-changing interventions while working closely with partners across the NHS and wider sector to shape the future of gambling harm prevention treatment.”

Margot Daly, Chair of the Board, adds: “As GamCare navigates the evolving landscape, Victoria’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our collaborations with the NHS as well as UKRI and OHID as the new prevention commissioner. Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and commitment to innovation align perfectly with our mission. I look forward to working with Victoria as we continue to expand GamCare’s impact and ensure our services remain responsive to the needs of those we support”

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