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Star Sports offer £50k for double-crown English and Irish Greyhound Derby winners
Bookmaker Star Sports have again announced a £50,000 bonus will be up for grabs for trainers and owners who see their greyhounds win both the 2021 Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby at Towcester and the Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park.
The bonus will be a major incentive for trainers and owners to scoop the generous prize for both races, with the English Greyhound Derby final taking place on 10th July and the Irish Greyhound Derby following later in the year on 18th September.
Ben Keith, Star Sports owner, said: “Both the English Derby and Irish Derby represent the ultimate challenge in greyhound racing, and we hope that our bonus will add even more drama to both events.
“We’ve thrown down the gauntlet to both trainers and owners with this added incentive, and it would be fabulous to see a greyhound win the top prizes on both sides of the Irish Sea.”
Nathan Corden, consultant to Towcester Racecourse, said: “This is a very generous bonus offered by Ben Keith and it will certainly whet the appetite of the Irish raiders planning an assault on the Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby.”
The 2021 Star Sports & TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby will be held at Towcester Racecourse from Thursday 3rd June, with the final on Saturday 10th July seeing six dogs chasing the winner’s prize of £175,000.
A total of 192 greyhounds will set out on the journey to win the most prestigious and richest race in the greyhound racing calendar. In the early betting, Star Sports go 4/9 that the winner will be a dog trained in Ireland, and in the wide-open ante-post market, Knocknaboul Syd and Newinn Session are the 16/1 joint favourites.
For the full Star Sports betting on this year’s race visit starsports.bet/sport/greyhoundracing. For details of tickets and hospitality visit https://towcester-racecourse.co.uk/greyhound-derby/
Star Sports is sponsoring the English Greyhound Derby for the fifth consecutive year, while Towcester will host the English Greyhound Derby for the third time.
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Blueprint Gaming secures Switzerland market entry with Swiss Casinos partnership

Blueprint Gaming™, the leading UK slots developer and member of the Merkur Group, has entered the regulated iGaming market of Switzerland after securing a major agreement with leading operator Swiss Casinos.
The landmark launch sees a host of the supplier’s top performing games made available to a new wave of slot enthusiasts through Swiss Casino’s online offering, including its branded library which features the likes of Rick and Morty™: Strike Back, The Flintstones™ and ted™ Afterparty.
Swiss Casino is one of the largest land-based and online operator groups in Switzerland. Its online slot library is set to be elevated by the addition of Blueprint’s internationally recognised titles that are proven to attract a wide audience and deliver high quality entertainment.
Entering the Swiss iGaming market underlines Blueprint’s continued ambition to expand its global footprint, offering its captivating portfolio to a growing number of partners and players in regulated markets worldwide.
Samuel Haggblom, Director of Key Accounts at Blueprint Gaming™, said: “We are excited to partner with Swiss Casinos and mark our entry into Switzerland’s prosperous iGaming market, bringing our iconic and ever-expanding portfolio to a new pool of players.
“Launching with the country’s leading operator demonstrates our ambitious plans for 2025 as we seek to elevate Blueprint’s global footprint. We believe our diverse portfolio of games will resonate with a wide range of players, delivering increased engagement for Swiss Casino.”
Patrick Mastai, Director Online Casino at Swiss Casinos, said: “Integrating Blueprint’s content onto our online platform is extremely exciting as it sees us gain a host of the most beloved games collections from the industry.
“As an industry leader ourselves, it remains a priority to provide our players with engaging content that drives acquisition and retention rates, and we look forward to gauging the reaction from our player bases.”
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Thunderkick consolidates position in Italy with Domusbet deal

Latest agreement expands provider’s footprint in key market
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has partnered with Italian operator Domusbet, extending its reach in the established European market.
The partnership, which will provide Domusbet with access to a selection of Thunderkick’s most popular titles, marks the latest step in the Swedish studio’s commercial strategy in Italy.
Thunderkick committed to market penetration with the appointment of its dedicated native Italian account manager, and has since targeted significant expansion in the jurisdiction through deals with CasinoMania and Netwin.
As one of Italy’s premium casino brands, Domusbet has consistently upgraded its portfolio to appeal to a broad audience, and the integration of Thunderkick’s content will elevate its offering further.
Among the games set to launch with the operator are slots from the Esqueleto Explosivo, Midas Golden Touch and Pink Elephants series, which have gained widespread recognition for their creative artwork and entertaining gameplay.
Andrea Brioschi, Key Account Manager at Thunderkick, said: “Thunderkick has made real strides in the Italian market over the past 12 months, collaborating with some of the nation’s most prominent and respected operators to amplify our audience reach.
“The partnership with Domusbet further highlights our targeted approach in the market, where our games have already proven a resounding success.”
Salvatore Grippaldi, Casino Manager at Domusbet, added: “Thunderkick is quickly establishing itself as one of the leading suppliers to the Italian iGaming market, with its portfolio resonating with the country’s players.
“Domusbet consistently strives to diversify its offering with class-leading content, and the addition of Thunderkick’s games will ensure we continue to deliver players the optimal gaming experience with a broad array of interactive and immersive titles.”
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INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY EXTRA SPINS™

Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of Catch of the Day Extra Spins™ – the latest addition to the popular Catch of the Day™ franchise from Astra Games Studio. Now available in the UK LBO, B3 market, this new release builds on the franchise’s success with even more engaging gameplay.
Catch of the Day Extra Spins is a captivating fishing-theme slot with a 5×3 reel layout and 10-win lines. Packed with thrilling features, this game offers players plenty of opportunities to reel in rewards.
The Free Games feature is triggered by landing 3 or more scatter symbols on the reels. Depending on the number of scatter symbols, players can win 10, 15, or 20 Free Games – 3 scatters award 10, 4 scatters award 15, and 5 scatters award 20 Free games.
During Free Games, the Wild Fisherman becomes a valuable ally. It substitutes for all symbols to help create or enhance wins and collects any fish and Free Games tag values once for every Wild Fisherman symbol in view. If multiple Wild Fisherman symbols appear, each fish and Free Games value is collected again for every additional fisherman.
The Fortune Spins mode offers an exciting way to customise game play. Activating the feature presents the player with a 50/50 wheel, landing the arrow in the green ‘spin’ area, awards one Fortune Spins. During Fortune Spins, landing two scatter symbols triggers a spin of the Free Games Spinner, where players can win between 1 and 10 free games, providing additional opportunities for big wins.
With its combination of Free Games, Wild Fisherman symbols and thrilling Fortune Spins and gamble feature, Catch of the Day Extra Spins provides an action-packed experience that will keep players entertained.
Matthew Crane, UK Market Product Director, said: “We are thrilled to launch Catch of the Day Extra Spins, the latest addition to our hugely popular Catch of The Day franchise. Building on the success of the original and its instant recognition on the high street, Catch of the Day Extra Spins offers exciting gameplay and proven appeal, set to make waves across the market!”
Players can access Catch of the Day Extra Spins in the UK LBO, B3 market.
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