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Lance Woolridge completes Veloce Racing 2022 Extreme E line-up

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South African off-road specialist earns full season drive following Dorset masterclass 

Veloce Racing has completed its 2022 Extreme E driver line-up today (Thursday, 13 January) as the returning Lance Woolridge becomes the team’s latest signing for the upcoming season.

The South African joins recently announced Christine Giampaoli Zonca for five rounds of non-stop action this year following a spectacular race debut at the 2021 season finale in Dorset, England.

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Woolridge’s spirited recovery drive in Semi-Final 2 of the Jurassic X Prix less than one month ago was enough to secure him a full season race seat in 2022. After a spin early in his run, he masterfully reduced a 10-second deficit down to just three at the switch zone, raising eyebrows across the paddock.

As a double South African Cross Country Series title winner in 2018 and 2019, the 30-year-old’s extensive off-road experience in championships akin to Extreme E speaks for itself. In addition, Woolridge successfully fulfilled his role of Reserve and Development Driver for Veloce in the all-electric off-road series last year.

Lance Woolridge, Driver, Veloce Racing said: “This is a great opportunity to continue with the team after a really promising race in Dorset at the end of last season. Although we didn’t make it to the final, I think it was clear to see that the pace was there, and we have some solid foundations to build on in 2022.

“Veloce Racing is a great team with a really dedicated group of people behind the scenes so I’m happy to be working with them again. Christine (GZ) did a great job last season so I’m confident that we can achieve great things together at Veloce.”

Rupert Svendsen-Cook, Team Principal, Veloce Racing said: “As with any motorsport series – and especially Extreme E due to its unpredictable nature – it’s important to have some level of consistency from one season to another, so it’s great to have Lance [Woolridge] onboard after a really impressive showing in Dorset for us last year. We’ve both had to be patient with each other and I want to recognise Lance’s commitment to Veloce throughout his time as reserve driver for us, where we’re very happy to finally honour him with the full time race seat.

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“This year promises to be the team’s biggest yet and with Lance and Christine onboard, we’re excited to see the heights Veloce Racing can reach on the course as Extreme E prepares for another thrilling season.”

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SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator Breaks the 35,000-Game Mark, Reaffirming Its Status as the Largest Content Hub

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SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider with over 15 years of iGaming expertise, has announced that its Game Aggregator has surpassed 35,000 active titles, reinforcing its position as the industry’s largest games hub. The platform continues to provide operators with a broad portfolio, backed by 99.999%–100% uptime reliability.

In the first half of the year, the Game Aggregator expanded its content offering by 26%, now delivering over 35,000 active games from more than 300 providers – covering every major game category. Operating in 24 jurisdictions, the product ensures full compliance and accessibility for operators worldwide. 

The Game Aggregator equips operators with built-in tools designed to drive engagement and maximise player value. The fully customisable Tournament Tool boosts daily bet volume by 22%, with participants placing twice as many bets and wagering three times more than non-participants. At the same time, Jackpot Aggregator campaigns have been shown to double the average player turnover. These mechanics are more than just features – they are revenue multipliers, seamlessly integrated into the platform.

With slots leading demand, the Fortune Rabbit game and Pragmatic Play external game provider ranking at the top, the Game Aggregator sets the standard for content depth, stability, and business impact.

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SOFTSWISS maintains a 100% uptime commitment, with actual availability consistently measured at 99.999%–100%. This ensures operators never lose a session, a bet, or their players’ trust. 

The Game Aggregator is more than just a product – it’s a technology backbone that drives scalable success for our partners. From instant access to premium content to the industry-leading uptime and proven engagement mechanics, we’re giving operators exactly what they need to compete and win, added Tatyana Kaminskaya, Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator.

With a broad and ever-growing game portfolio, full compliance coverage, and tools that drive real results, the Game Aggregator is helping shape the future of iGaming. In a market where 24/7 performance and player trust are essential, SOFTSWISS isn’t just keeping up – it’s leading the way.

 

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SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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Exclusive Interview: Firesand Shield – Combatting Account Fraud in iGaming

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In an era where digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the iGaming industry faces a relentless battle against fraud and cyberattacks. To combat this evolving landscape, European Gaming recently spoke with Chris Blake, Director at Firesand, about their new product, Firesand Shield. This cutting-edge security solution has been developed to tackle the complex tactics of modern fraudsters and hackers head-on.

In this interview, Chris Blake provides an in-depth look at how Firesand Shield was created specifically to combat the rise of account fraud, explaining how these attacks are becoming more automated and stealthy. He details the product’s multi-layered approach that goes beyond traditional bot detection, integrating seamlessly with operator platforms while delivering powerful real-time intelligence. Blake also discusses how Firesand Shield not only protects against fraud but also helps operators meet stringent regulatory requirements in highly regulated markets. Finally, he shares his vision for the future, outlining how Firesand is committed to staying one step ahead of a constantly changing threat environment.

 

Firesand Shield was developed to combat the rise of account fraud within the iGaming industry. How are these attacks evolving, and what level of disruption are they causing?

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Account fraud is becoming more sophisticated. Attackers now use highly automated ‘low and slow’ techniques that avoid detection by mimicking normal user behaviour, which allows them to evade detection, as well as exploit platforms at scale.

In another change, rather than brute force attacks on platforms, we’re seeing credential stuffing attacks powered by breached data and botnets. This is where nefarious actors will use stolen databases of known usernames and passwords to try and gain access to accounts.

The outcome of this is that these attacks can cause significant impacts on operators. Compromised accounts lead to chargebacks, bonus abuse, regulatory issues, and player attrition.

Firesand Shield was built specifically to address these challenges at the level the industry demands. It goes beyond standard bot detection by recognising behavioural indicators that traditional tools miss, using a multi-layered approach that combines analytics, reputation intelligence, and real time risk profiling.

Our proactive, intelligence-led defence ensures that operators have a significant advantage in preventing fraud, maintaining platform integrity, and crucially, preserves a seamless player experience.

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How does Firesand Shield integrate with operator platforms and back ends to deliver a seamless solution? 

Integration can take part via two methods, that are both unobtrusive to the day-to-day activities of a platform. A classic API integration sees operators connect core user workflows, including login, registration, password reset, to Firesand via RESTful APIs. Firesand returns risk scores based on credential health, unusual behaviour, and IP location mismatches.

In addition, through both OAuth for enterprise SSO and simple username and password logins, we can facilitate access to a live dashboard provides visibility into login trends, potential attacks, and detailed metrics.

 

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How can Firesand Shield help operators reduce regulatory risk, especially in highly regulated jurisdictions like the US, UK, or mature European markets?

Modern regulations demand active threat detection, prevention, and response, not just passive tools like firewalls or CAPTCHAs. There are demands now to prove you can detect, prevent, and respond to credential-based threats that potentially compromise platform integrity.

Firesand Shield supports this with real-time detection of threats, human-led attack identification, and unwanted actors.

As well as identifying potential threats, our built-in dashboards offer real-time reporting, instant access to logs and forensic data, and are created to ensure that all reports are audit-ready, with one-click data exports. This removes the operational burden of post-incident analysis, and allows operators to demonstrate control across their estate, satisfying regulators and clients alike.

It all aligns with best practices under various regulations, such as GDPR, gambling commission rules, and state-level cybersecurity legislation in the US. Firesand Shield is not just a fraud prevention tool, but a powerful compliance ally.

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What kind of real-time fraud intelligence and threat response capabilities does Firesand Shield offer for operators managing large-scale player traffic during peak events?

Big sporting events, casino promotions, or game launches are prime targets for attackers. They use the surge in traffic as cover for credential stuffing, account takeovers, and bonus abuse. These aren’t just bot driven, but increasingly human-led or blended threats designed to bypass legacy defences.

Firesand Shield is built for high-volume, high-risk environments, delivering real time results under pressure, and automated mitigation at scale.

With traffic pattern monitoring that detects abnormal spikes in activity, or dynamic reputation scoring, where traffic from known malicious sources can be blocked, the product allows for real time decision making that assists operators. Firesand Shield goes beyond detection, allowing for immediate responses all controlled from our dashboard.

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Even during peak events, Firesand Shield ensures system performance is unaffected while delivering the fraud protection and data required to protect players, satisfy regulators, and maintain operational integrity.

 

With an outlined roadmap of improvements to Firesand Shield, can security software keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of bot-driven fraud attacks?

Absolutely, and it must. The landscape of account fraud, particularly bot-driven attacks, is evolving faster than ever. Attackers continuously adapt, using more advanced automation, machine learning, and even human fraud farms to bypass traditional defences. Static, rules-based systems quickly become outdated. That is why Firesand Shield is built as a living platform with agility at its core.

Our development roadmap is shaped by continuous threat intelligence, client feedback, and industry trends. Upcoming enhancements include:

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  • Additional bot detection
  • VPN detection
  • Adaptive risk-scoring algorithms, tuned in real time to each operator’s unique traffic patterns
  • Machine learning models that evolve as attacker tactics change
  • Expanded breach intelligence feeds to flag compromised credentials faster
  • Operator-led rule customisation, allowing real-time tuning without code or downtime
  • User hygiene scoring, offering visibility into the health of player credentials across your platform

What makes Firesand Shield different is that it is not just reactive, but proactive and predictive. We’re not waiting for attackers to act. Instead, we are constantly learning from data across the iGaming ecosystem and pushing updates to stay ahead.

Built with regulatory frameworks in mind, we have strived to produce a solution that counters multiple pain points experienced across the industry that can have severe effects on operations if bad actors are successful with their intentions.

For operators and regulators alike, this means confidence that Firesand Shield is not just fit for today, but also ready for what’s next. Security software can and must keep pace, and our roadmap ensures that Firesand Shield leads that charge.

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Here We Go… Betway Scores announces Fabrizio Romano as their first global ambassador

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Betway Scores, the popular live sports scoring app, has today announced that renowned Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano has become their first global ambassador.

Famous for his unmatched reliability in football transfer news and his signature phrase “Here We Go”, Romano has built a vast and loyal following across social media, becoming one of the most trusted sources in the sport. With over 100 million followers worldwide, his influence spans the entire football community—from fans to players, clubs, and agents.

In his new role, Romano will regularly provide exclusive updates and insights around the biggest football stories, bringing Betway Scores users closer to the action through his expert commentary. His content will be featured in the app as well as on Betway Scores’ official channels.

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Commenting on his appointment, Fabrizio Romano said:

“I’m excited to be joining Betway Scores as a global ambassador. I look forward to sharing the latest football news and updates. I’m ready to bring interesting insights to Betway Scores users throughout the year.”

A Betway Scores spokesperson, added:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Fabrizio as our first-ever global ambassador. His reputation for accurate information from the football world is second to none. He’ll bring tremendous value to our users.”

Romano’s partnership, facilitated by the team at Double Tap, marks another step in Betway Scores’ commitment to delivering real-time, data-driven content that enhances the football fan experience.

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