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Racing Post and SIS cancel 2020 Betting Shop Manager of the Year
Racing Post and SIS have cancelled this year’s Betting Shop Manager of the Year competition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the retail bookmaking industry. The event, the nomination and judging process for which was due to begin last week, normally runs throughout the summer with 48 candidates whittled down to a final eight with the winner crowned at an awards ceremony in November.
Due to the current shutdown, all non-essential shops, including high street betting outlets, across Britain and Ireland are currently closed.
Both Racing Post and SIS, who have sponsored the event for over 30 years, have furloughed large numbers of employees as a consequence of the lack of racing and sport around the world. The shutdown has resulted in Racing Post temporarily stopping the publication of the industry’s daily newspaper.
Sandra Gilmartin was named 2019 Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year last November, giving Paddy Power their first success in the competition. Sandra will continue her ambassadorial role throughout 2020 in the absence of a new winner.
Explaining the cancellation and the uncertainty the industry faces, Racing Post Chief Executive and Editor-in-Chief Alan Byrne said: “It is hugely disappointing that we have to cancel this year’s Betting Shop Manager of the Year. However, our first thought is the safety of those involved. With the current restrictions in place, including betting shop closures, it is simply not feasible to run a competition that also involves shop visits and one-to-one interviews.
Byrne continued: “When the various government measures are lifted, the first focus of retail bookmakers will be on the health and wellbeing of staff and customers alike. It is important that we all work together to ensure everyone in our industry is safe, and then we can begin to get all our businesses back to their best. Once we come out the other side of this pandemic, we will be in a better place to celebrate the people who are the backbone of the retail bookmaking industry.”
Echoing Alan Byrnes words, SIS Chief Executive, Richard Ames said: “The opportunity to help stage the competition and annual awards is one of the highlights for everybody here – it is particularly disappointing not to be able to look forward to that this year.
“Of course, we all hope our staff, customers and friends can safely emerge from this challenge and I know there will be huge enthusiasm to resume Betting Shop Manager of the Year come 2021. That will indeed be something to look forward to.”
The first milestone in a list of many! Rank UK is officially live with a number of Hacksaw Gaming titles ready for players to experience! With future prospects underway, this new pairing is already looking to be an exceptional one.
Wanted Dead or a Wild, Le Bandit, R.I.P City, Chaos Crew – all Hacksaw staple titles that are known for shaking up user experience and sparking the interest of players globally. These and more are now proudly featured for the next 4 weeks on the homepage of Rank UK’s platforms, showcasing our diverse universe of content!
Rank aims to deliver exciting and entertaining experiences in safe, sustainable and rewarding environments. Their mission aligns perfectly with that of Hacksaw’s. The goal of making waves within the remote gaming community, daring to disrupt and create content that provides a one of a kind experience for the Hacksaw community.
Reflecting on this exciting endeavour, Rank spokesperson stated that “Hacksaw Gaming is launching with an exhilarating array of games, captivating themes, and thrilling gameplay. We’re not just launching slots; we’re unleashing a tidal wave of entertainment that will captivate players in the UK. Get ready to spin and experience the future of gaming like never before.”
Marcus Cordes, CEO of Hacksaw Gaming also shares Rank’s enthusiasm towards this new beginning. “Bringing our star titles to UK players will strengthen our Hacksaw community and continue to shake up the industry! A huge shout out to the dedication shown from both teams on this launch, a true testament to the determination of how we work here at Hacksaw Gaming.”
With whispers of a UK exclusive coming up very soon, you’re not going to want to take your eyes away from this new partnership.
The post Rolling in for Rank! Hacksaw Gaming and Rank UK Join Forces for an Exciting Future appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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CryptoSlots Celebrates $1 million Jackpot Trigger Winner and Releases new High Life Slot
CryptoSlots unveils its new High Life slot and celebrates its second Million-Dollar Jackpot Trigger winner by a player known as ‘QUEENSHERE’.
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On May 10, player “QUEENSHERE” won a $1 million jackpot in a single spin while playing CryptoSlots’ exclusive Jackpot Trigger game. This jackpot win was achieved by matching both the color and number, and landing three red triple 7’s, making it the most recent million-dollar win.
Player ‘WHAMZY09’ achieved $100,000 win on April 18, with the most recent $1 million victory taking place in 2022—one year after the cryptocurrency casino’s launch.
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QUEENSHERE shared his thoughts: “The moment I found out I won the jackpot, my life changed forever. While I may not have shared my thoughts on winning publicly, I’ll admit that the idea of quitting my job and buying a Lamborghini is definitely on the table. Additionally, I am considering relocating abroad to start a new chapter in my life. The possibilities are endless, and I am truly grateful for this incredible opportunity.”
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The multi-award-winning crash game Aviatrix is celebrating the most anticipated party in all of Brazil with a new game splash to mark the São João festival.
The festival, which commemorates John the Baptist, is an important occasion across Brazil as well as other countries, celebrated vibrantly with music, forró dancing, bonfires and more.
And now Aviatrix players can also join the action. First, they’ll notice a new icon representing São João, and then they are greeted with a dedicated splash screen as the game loads that captures the magic of the festa.
Gabriela Novello, Head of Business Development LATAM at Aviatrix, said: “Our clients speak, and we listen. That’s why we have created this localized content, our new splash screen is all about bringing a little bit of the Festa Junina to Aviatrix players. This is an important cultural moment when the whole of Brazil comes together and celebrates, we want players to feel that excitement. Team Aviatrix will certainly be enjoying it.”
An important feature of Aviatrix is that the game can be seamlessly localized, both to specific countries and regions or around major events, including holidays and big sports tournaments, meaning the game always feels timely and relevant to players.
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