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Ben Stokes (Red Bull Athlete) & Stuart Broad share thoughts ahead of Virtual Grand Prix

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This weekend, England teammates Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad will be rivals as they compete in the Virtual Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit.

Stokes will be racing for Red Bull a second time, whilst Broad is making his debut for AlphaTauri.

Ahead of Sunday’s race, both Stokes and Broad have been speaking about how they’ve been preparing along with sharing some thoughts on who is the better all-round sportsman…

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Who is the better all-round sportsman?

Ben: When it comes to golf for me and Stuart – if we paid 20 times, it would be 11-9, 10 -10. We are very similar golfers, so it just depends who turns up and plays best on the day.

I think he would happily admit I have him covered on the football field, although he considers himself a tactical genius. I can see him standing on the side of the football pitch in a suit ordering people around in terms of formation and what to do. Come in tight, push out wide, and all that kind of stuff.

Stuart: With no hesitation, I have to say Stokesy is one of those mates that seems to be good at every sport he has a go at. I’m sat here trying to think of any sports I’d like to take him on 1v1 at.

  • Cricket- No
  • Rugby- Absolutely not
  • Athletics- No chance
  • Golf- We are pretty close but when it’s his day he’s unplayable
  • Football – let’s just say neither of us is nearing a pro contract there….

Who would you say is the better driver between you?

Ben:  To be honest, Stu and I have been practicing together. Trying to give each other tips and things like that because we don’t want to embarrass ourselves when it comes to race day. This is Stuarts the first time, so I have been giving him the tips that follow Red Bull athlete Alex Albon gave me it. I think we are both going to be better prepared than I was for the last race and we are both looking forward to it.

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Stuart: Better? Or Quicker? I’d suggest Stokesy gets to the cricket ground in the morning for training before me, even if he leaves after me… but you should see the state of his alloys…

Sledging can be used quite effectively in cricket – do you think they’ll be any mind games between the two of you?

Ben: Not really from us, the mind will be totally on not making fools out of ourselves!!

Stuart:  It’s an interesting one as we’ve actually been training together and working on strategies to help each other out for this race weekend (makes us sound like pros- were not, we just need all the help we can get!) I can genuinely say I hope we have a competitive battle. I think we’re really close actually; we just need to avoid contact in the first few laps and control our brains.

We do have a weakness in that we think we can overtake anywhere on the track!

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Be patient and pick our spots. Patient?! Ben Stokes?! This could be chaos…

Are either of you big fans of F1/ have any heroes in the sport?

Ben: Out of the both of us Stuart is definitely the bigger F1 fan. But over the last couple of months, I would say that I have taken a lot more interest in it, purely from the game and the Drive to Survive TV series. I didn’t use to give it too much thought, but now I do take an interest. I haven’t been to a race yet but will definitely go to the next race I am around for. I have always been into cricket and golf, but F1 now is one of the sports I would say I take a decent amount of interest in.

Stuart:  Love it. Always have done. I used to love watching it with my Dad when I was a kid. I’ve been very fortunate to have some wonderful experiences at races. My Dad & I went to Monza and Abu Dhabi with Red Bull at the time when Vettel & Webber were in the seats and we had brilliant weekends. Being up close to the cars just grows your enthusiasm for the sport. As cricketers, we always seem to check the cricket fixtures in early July as soon as they come out to see if they clash with Silverstone! I’ve found it to be one of those sports – a bit like NFL – where the more I’ve understood the strategy behind it, the more fascinating I’ve found it. Dream career if I wasn’t a cricketer? And if I wasn’t 6ft 6? A Formula 1 Driver… I have my virtual chance now.

 

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Logifuture enters high-growth Croatian market with Mozzart partnership

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Leading South-Eastern Europe operator integrates virtual product Simulate

Logifuture, an award-winning supplier of iGaming products, has expanded its partnership with leading South-Eastern Europe operator Mozzart to launch its Simulate virtual product in Croatia. This latest rollout follows the success of the same product in Serbia and Kenya, where the collaboration between the two companies has already delivered strong results.

Simulate delivers an entirely new level of engagement – something players have never seen before. It adds instant fun to the betting experience, allowing users to simulate the outcome of their betslip in just a few seconds, using real teams, real events, and real markets. No waiting for matches to start. No delays. Just instant action and instant payouts, bringing an extra layer of excitement that enhances the classic sportsbook experience.

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Croatia represents a key growth market for both Mozzart and Logifuture, with its rapidly expanding online gaming sector offering a dynamic opportunity to engage a new and diverse audience.

‘Fast, immersive experiences’

Niccolo Cassettari, Chief Business Development Officer at Logifuture, said: “We’re proud to partner with Mozzartbet Croatia to launch Simulate, our next-gen football game designed for players who crave fast, immersive experiences. The Croatian market has a strong appetite for innovative sports content, and Simulate delivers exactly that – real match scenarios, rapid gameplay, and a format that keeps users engaged round after round.

“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of virtual sports. For Logifuture, it’s about more than just adding another game to the portfolio – it’s about enhancing Mozzartbet’s user offering with something genuinely different. We’re confident Simulate will quickly resonate with their audience and drive both engagement and retention.”

Katarina Masal, Virtual Games Sector Manager at Mozzartbet Group, said: “At Mozzartbet, our commitment has always been to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to our players.

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“The positive response we saw with Simulate in other markets made it an easy choice to expand this partnership into another exciting market for us.

“We’re excited to introduce Simulate and eager to offer our Croatian players an engaging and immersive gaming experience.”

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Former Betway director joins Yolo Entertainment as Chief Revenue Officer

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Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino operator Yolo Entertainment has appointed former Betway Commercial Development Director Stephanie Eddy as its new Chief Revenue Officer.

Eddy joins after more than a decade at Betway, and will oversee Yolo Entertainment’s commercial performance across key regions and strategic channels.

This will include a sharp focus on driving revenue growth while enhancing the efficiency of Yolo Entertainment’s acquisition funnel.

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“Steph is a proven leader with the commercial instincts and strategic vision that align perfectly with our ambitions, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our leadership team,” said Matthew D’Emanuele, CEO of Yolo Entertainment. “Steph’s appointment underscores our commitment to accelerating the growth of Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino, expanding our brand and product portfolio, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Steph’s expertise will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our global presence.”

Stephanie Eddy, Chief Revenue Officer at Yolo Entertainment, added: “Yolo Entertainment has consistently pushed boundaries in gaming and crypto. I’m thrilled to join the team at this exciting moment, and help take these world-class brands to even greater heights.”

Over the last few months, Yolo Entertainment has hired a series of industry leaders to help drive the next stage of growth for its Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino brands.

In April, Jock Jamieson-Black, James Clark, Abu Koroma and Charlene Cassar joined in senior positions across CRM, content, product engineering and business intelligence.

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EGT Digital and Optimove Partner to Power Real-Time CRM Marketing in iGaming

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EGT Digital is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the leader in Positionless Marketing Optimove. This collaboration marks a major advancement in the company’s X-Nave platform capabilities, enabling operators to deliver real-time, personalized player experiences at scale.

“Partnering with Optimove and integrating their Positionless Marketing Platform into our X-Nave system marks a significant leap forward for our ecosystem,” commented Georgi Mihaylov, Deputy CEO at EGT Digital. “It arms our operator partners with the intelligence and agility they need to craft personalized, real-time experiences that boost retention and long-term player value. This is not just an enhancement – it’s a competitive edge in the fast-evolving market.”

Optimove’s Positionless Marketing approach breaks down silos and empowers marketers to act swiftly and autonomously, aligning perfectly with EGT Digital’s commitment to providing flexible, scalable solutions across casino, sportsbook, and lottery verticals.

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“EGT Digital is pushing the industry forward with an agile and future-focused platform,” said Motti Colman, VP Revenue, Gaming at Optimove. “Together, we’re enabling operators to unlock the full power of Positionless Marketing, giving every marketer the ability to analyze data, generate creative assets, and launch self-optimizing campaigns without waiting on anyone else.”

This partnership will bring numerous benefits to operators using X-Nave platform. It will enhance player retention through deeper personalization and will streamline marketing operations with AI-driven insights, while launching smarter campaigns faster and maximizing player lifetime value.

EGT Digital remains committed to delivering innovation that drives growth. The collaboration with Optimove sets a new standard for marketing performance in the iGaming industry.

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