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Superbet Foundation Becomes Principal Partner of Grand Chess Tour 2021
Romanian bookmaker Superbet has announced that its “Superbet Foundation” will serve as a principal partner of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) 2021.
Established in 2019 by company founder Vlad Ardeleanu, the Superbet Foundation aims to support and promote Romanian sports activities. The bookmaker noted Romania ranked 22nd out of 186 in the FIDE (International Chess Federation) rankings.
Supporting Romanian chess’ growing ambitions, in 2019 the Superbet Foundation sponsored the GCT’s Rapid&Blitz Tournament in Bucharest.
Following 2019’s success, the GCT will kick-off its tour hosting Romania’s first-ever classical chess tournament from June 3-15 2021 in Bucharest, featuring a championship prize pool of $325,000.
Paris and Zagreb have been confirmed as the GCT’s other European tournament destinations, with the international series culminating with the hosting of the legacy “Sinquefield Cup” at the heritage Saint Louis Chess Club (16-28 August 2021).
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CT Interactive Named Finalist for “Most Innovative Supplier” at European iGaming Awards
CT Interactive, a global provider of online gaming content, was selected as a finalist in the prestigious “Most Innovative Supplier” category at the European iGaming Awards. This recognition highlights CT Interactive’s commitment to creating immersive contribution for the iGaming industry.
The European iGaming Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within the gaming sector, recognising companies that drive industry evolution. The award ceremony will be held in Barcelona on 21 January 2025. CT Interactive’s nomination reflects its focus on delivering cutting-edge technology, a diverse game portfolio and tailored solutions that enhance player engagement and operator success.
“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist in such a competitive and esteemed category. Innovation has always been at the core of our mission, and this nomination reaffirms our efforts. It is a testament to our talented team’s hard work and our partners’ trust,” Martin Ivanov, COO at CT Interactive, said.
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Blackstone to List Spain’s Cirsa Shares in Madrid Early 2025
Private equity investor Blackstone plans to list shares of Spanish gambling company Cirsa in the first half of 2025 in an initial public offering.
Blackstone would raise between 700 million euros and 1 billion euros,floating between 20% and 25% of Cirsa.
The investment fund has hired Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley as global coordinators, according to reports.
Cirsa, Blackstone, Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Blackstone acquired Cirsa, which operates casinos and betting shops across Spain and Latin America, in 2018 for an undisclosed sum.
In 2021, a Spanish newspaper reported Blackstone was considering a Cirsa IPO in a deal that would value the company at around $3.4 billion.
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Betsson’s Customer Service Team Nominated for Award at the CX Exchange Awards 2024
Betsson Group’s Customer Service team has been shortlisted for the “Best Customer Experience” at this year’s prestigious CX Exchange Awards 2024.
Melissa Zalbeigi, Director of Customer Service Operations at Betsson Group, said: “We are honoured and excited to be nominated for this award. It’s a privilege to be recognised alongside industry leaders and to compete against such esteemed companies. This nomination is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing exceptional customer service.”
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