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Praesepe, Blueprint and Bacta move quickly to answer charity SOS

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6 years ago

April 16, 2020

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Gauselmann owned brands, Praesepe and Blueprint have joined forces with UK trade association, Bacta to donate £12,000 to fund 100 Amazon Fire tablets and care packages to industry charity, Rays of Sunshine (ROS). The tablets, described as a ‘god send’ by ROS chief executive Laura Barnett, will be distributed to children who, due to restrictions introduced to help stem the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, find themselves isolated from friends and family in hospital.

Explaining the impact and the importance of the donation, Laura Barnett said: “We’re so thankful to Gauselmann and Bacta for their incredibly generous donation of £12,000 which will enable us to continue brightening the lives of seriously ill children during this incredibly challenging time. The money donated will fund Amazon Fire tablets and care packages for hospitals, who we know have an immediate need due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. For children who are currently isolated in hospital receiving treatment, the tablets will help to alleviate their anxiety and distract them from the uncertainty related to their condition by enabling them to access virtual entertainment and, most crucially, keep connected with their friends and family.”

Praesepe Chief Operating Officer, Mark Schertle explained: “We have a close relationship with the Bacta Charitable Trust donating some £45,000 over the last nine months, so we know of the fantastic work undertaken by Rays of Sunshine in terms of granting wishes to children with serious or life-limiting illness. When we were made aware of how the pandemic was impacting the ability to continue their work, we thought there must be a way of doing a little bit more at this important time. We then spoke with our colleagues at Blueprint and John White at Bacta and I’m delighted that we have been able to move quickly and to be of some practical use. Laura and her team are budgeting for a seven figure loss of income this year, which is a massive blow for everyone connected to the charity, especially the children and their families.”

David Purvis, Managing Director of Blueprint Operations added: “We are all currently facing challenging impacts to our lives and businesses. Sadly, we have all borne witness to how this insidious virus is impacting our families, our communities and our very way of life. We hope that our donation of 100 Amazon Fire Tablets to the children of Rays of Sunshine will make a positive difference to their lives and the challenges they have at this time. Although these are trying times for us all, we remain optimistic that the UK will thrive again soon.”

John White believes this latest contribution to good causes shows the industry at its very best. He said: “The Bacta Charitable Trust was contacted by Praesepe/Blueprint to see if we would be able to jointly fund the 100 tablets and the answer was an unequivocal yes. In less than a week we’ve moved from reading about the issues faced by Rays of Sunshine to doing something really positive and helping to brighten the lives of children who have been cut-off from their loved ones. Not only does the industry have a massive heart but it also has a remarkable ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to make things happen – irrespective of the circumstances. I think the industry should be extremely proud.”

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Ellis Park Stadium signs five-year naming rights deal with 10bet

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42 minutes ago

July 6, 2026

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Johannesburg venue rebrands as 10bet Ellis Park under new partnership agreement.

Ellis Park Stadium has signed a five-year naming rights agreement with sportsbook brand 10bet, rebranding the Johannesburg venue as 10bet Ellis Park.

10bet Africa Marketing VP Michelle Colborne said: “We are incredibly proud to announce 10bet as the official naming rights partner of Ellis Park Stadium,” adding, “This is more than a naming rights agreement; it is the start of an exciting journey with a stadium that has played such a powerful role in South African sport.”

Ellis Park Stadium Managing Director Pieter Burger said the deal marks “a fresh and exciting chapter for the stadium,” adding: “We are delighted to welcome 10bet into the Ellis Park family as our official naming rights partner.”

10bet brand ambassador and former Springbok Butch James said: “Ellis Park has always been one of the most iconic stadiums in world rugby, and it’s fantastic to see 10bet committing to such a significant partnership.”

The parties said the partnership will focus on improving the matchday experience and, “in partnership with the relevant stakeholders,” supporting the inner-city project around the stadium precinct.

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PG Soft rolls out Monkey’s Wild Party slot with wild-conversion mechanic

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42 minutes ago

July 6, 2026

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New 5×5 cascading-reels title adds Wild Mushroom chain reactions, multipliers and a Free Spins feature with a Feature Buy option.

PG Soft has released Monkey’s Wild Party, a new video slot set on a 5×5 grid with cascading reels, increasing multipliers and Wild Mushroom symbols that convert adjacent monkey symbols into wilds.

The title’s core mechanic centres on Wild Mushroom symbols that can appear in any spin. When a Wild Mushroom lands, any Gorilla, Baboon or Marmoset symbol touching it horizontally or vertically transforms into its Wild Monkey equivalent. Additional monkey symbols that land on a Wild Monkey can also convert, creating chain reactions across the grid.

After wins are paid, Wild Monkey symbols that contributed to a win become Wild Mushroom symbols in the next round. PG Soft also says there is a chance for an extra Wild Mushroom symbol to be added to the reels at the end of any spin. In the base game, the multiplier starts at x1 each spin and increases by one after each winning combination, following the payout and cascade.

The Free Spins feature triggers with three Free Spin symbols anywhere on the reels and starts with eight free spins, with two extra spins awarded for each additional Free Spin symbol. The multiplier resets to x1 at the start of the feature and increases by one after every winning cascade. A +1 Spin symbol awards an extra free spin during the feature. Players can also access the feature via a Feature Buy option at the displayed price, with PG Soft stating potential wins of up to x10,000 of the initial bet.

PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Monkey’s Wild Party is a riot of colour and mischief, taking players into an enchanted jungle where every spin sparks a fresh wave of wild reactions. The Wild Mushroom mechanic is the key to the game, with the climbing multipliers in Free Spins ensuring rewards build with every spin.”

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Soft2Bet hires Ryan Collinge as EVP for business development and partnerships

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2 days ago

July 4, 2026

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Collinge joins as Executive Vice President – Group Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, bringing 20+ years across retail and online gaming.

Soft2Bet has appointed Ryan Collinge as Executive Vice President – Group Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, adding him to its senior leadership team.

In the role, Collinge will focus on supporting Soft2Bet’s growth plans and strengthening relationships with operators and entertainment brands, the company said.

Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer at Soft2Bet, said: “Ryan brings the commercial judgement, industry relationships and operational experience needed to support Soft2Bet’s growth. His appointment strengthens our executive team as we expand our work with leading operators and global entertainment brands.”

Soft2Bet said Collinge brings more than 20 years of commercial, product and operational experience across retail and online gaming, including work with private equity-backed start-ups and multinational gaming groups. The company added that his background includes global sales, commercial strategy and business development, along with iGaming content, product development and studio management.

Soft2Bet also pointed to Collinge’s experience in the casino content vertical, which it said will support client needs analysis and solution optimization.

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