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VIRGIN BET ANNOUNCED AS SPONSOR OF AYR GOLD CUP

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Virgin Bet is to sponsor Scotland’s most famous flat race, the Ayr Gold Cup, and will also have naming rights for the three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival which runs from Thursday September 16th through until Saturday September 18th.

Ayr Racecourse and Virgin Bet, the UK’s fastest growing sportsbook, unveiled the exciting new sponsorship deal during racing at the track (today) Monday.

The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup will be run on Saturday September 18th and will be the highlight of ITV Racing’s live television coverage on the day.

In addition to the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup, the sportsbook will sponsor seven other races during the week. On Saturday, this includes the Ayr Silver Cup, the Firth of Clyde Stakes (Scotland’s only Group race), and the Doonside Cup Listed Race. Virgin Bet will also sponsor Thursday’s Kilkerran Cup and the Ayr Bronze Cup on Friday.

David Brown, Managing Director of Ayr Racecourse , said : “I am thrilled that Virgin Bet have chosen to sponsor the Ayr Gold Cup which is not only Scotland’s premier flat race but one of the most prestigious sprint handicaps in the racing calendar.

“It is exciting for the team at Ayr to welcome Virgin Bet as sponsors of both the Ayr Gold Cup and as headline sponsors of the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival, along with several other races over the three days.

“Sponsorship has never been as important to racing that it is now in these difficult times, so it is with great pride we announce Virgin Bet as title sponsors of the Ayr Gold Cup. Virgin Bet is an exciting brand and I hope we can work together at Ayr for many years to come.”

James McKay, Sportsbook Director at Virgin Bet added : “We are excited to announce Virgin Bet’s new partnership with Ayr Racecourse, one of the great brands in UK racing. As one of the UK’s fastest growing sportsbooks, we know how much our customers enjoy the excitement of premier racing events at the most historic racecourses. The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup will be a big moment in the flat-racing season, and we can’t wait to play our role over all three days at the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival.”

The roll call of winners of the Ayr Gold Cup down the years include last year’s winner Nahaarr and 2016 champion Brando, who subsequently went on to win a Group 1 contest in France. Other notable winners include Captain Ramius in 2012, and Lochsong, a former European horse of the year, who won the race in 1992.

Leading jockeys to have won the race include Frankie Dettori (twice), Paul Hanagan, Oisin Murphy and James Doyle.

Entries for this year’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup close on Tuesday August 10 at noon.

Issued by Iain Ferguson on behalf of Ayr Racecourse. For further information please contact Iain Ferguson on 01292-294972 of 07795-56691

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MightyTips takes home EGR’s Affiliate of the Year title for the UK & Ireland

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MightyTips was honored with the Affiliate of the Year award for the UK and Ireland at the 2026 EGR Europe Awards gala. The event took place on 18 February at the Hilton Malta in St. Julian’s, bringing together leading figures from the European iGaming sector.

This acknowledgment comes after a year of considerable expansion and product advancement for MightyTips. In 2025-2026, the brand underwent a significant website enhancement, improving its structure, navigation, and user experience.

Key updates included:

  • launch of a new Tips section featuring short, expert-backed insights on betting opportunities;
  • fully reworked sports predictions section with more structured, data-driven analysis;
  • introduction of a new bonus section with a user-friendly, informative interface that clearly presents licensed operators’ offers.

MightyTips is an internet betting resource operated by SEOBROTHERS. In 2026, MightyTips was nominated for the EGR Affiliate of the Year award in Central and Eastern Europe.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, commented: “The EGR Europe Awards are among the most established industry recognitions in the region. Winning it highlights the consistent work of the MightyTips team across multiple departments. This achievement reflects our long-term strategy and our commitment to sustainable product development.”

The EGR Europe Awards celebrate businesses that influence the iGaming sector throughout Europe. They acknowledge operators, affiliates, and suppliers establishing benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, customer experience, and product development. Regional categories highlight the advantages of particular markets, encompassing Central and Eastern Europe.

The accolade additionally acknowledges broader regional reach and enhanced collaborations with licensed operators in the UK and Ireland. MightyTips stays dedicated to delivering organized, data-oriented content for regional audiences, emphasizing compliance, transparency, and sustainable development.

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Codere Online Launches iOS Poker App in Mexico, Advancing Its Multi‑Product Expansion Strategy

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Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced the launch of its new iOS Poker application in Mexico, reinforcing the Company’s strategic objective to provide customers with access to a complete suite of online gaming products. As part of this multi‑product roadmap, both Bingo and the Android Poker app will form the next steps in expanding the Company’s offering in the country.

Developed in partnership with Playtech, one of the world’s most established gaming technology providers, the new iOS Poker app integrates directly with Playtech’s player‑vs‑player (P2P) Poker network. This allows Mexican users to compete in real time with players across multiple operators, ensuring deeper liquidity, a more dynamic environment and a superior competitive experience.

Codere Online continues to observe strong demand for Poker in Mexico, with more than 1,300 unique active users per month already engaging with the vertical across existing channels, a clear indicator of the product’s relevance and potential as mobile availability expands.

“Launching the Poker app for iOS in Mexico is a key step in delivering on our commitment to offer customers all major online gaming categories,” said Alberto Telias, Chief Marketing Officer at Codere Online. “Poker has quickly emerged as a highly attractive vertical for our users, and through our partnership with Playtech, we are bringing them a premium, high‑liquidity platform that elevates their experience.”

The new app offers a stable and intuitive interface with access to cash tables, multi‑table tournaments, Sit & Go formats, and fast‑paced modes. It also incorporates Codere Online’s robust responsible gaming tools to ensure that customers can enjoy Poker in a safe and controlled environment.

“This release reflects our strategy to broaden our product offering and enhance the user experience across all key gaming verticals,” said Ran Licht, Head of Product at Codere Online. “Playtech’s P2P network enables us to deliver a feature‑rich Poker environment connected to a broader operator ecosystem, and we look forward to expanding our product suite with additional verticals currently in development.”

“We are proud to partner with Codere Online and bring our P2P Poker network to their players in Mexico through their new iOS app,” commented Marat Koss, Playtech Chief Interactive Gaming Officer. “Codere Online players will now boast access to one of the most liquid and competitive poker networks in the entire industry.

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Akhil Sarin Joins Bet It Drives: Stake’s Growth and What iGaming Gets Wrong About Marketing

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Season 4 of Bet It Drives is back, and Episode 2 features Akhil Sarin, CMO at Easygo and the marketing and partnerships mastermind behind Stake.

Sarin dives into the realities of iGaming marketing, sharing how some of the most cost-effective campaigns can deliver massive impact—including a low-budget idea that went viral with over 16 billion impressions.

Key insights from the episode include:

  • Stake’s most valuable partnerships and why they worked

  • What sets their sponsorship strategy apart

  • Common mistakes iGaming marketing teams make

  • The one thing Sarin wishes teams focused more on

  • Biggest red flags and warning signs in partnerships

  • Leadership lessons and internal trust challenges

The episode also features a fun “Confess or Call” segment, highlighting a late-night call to a senior exec about a high-stakes, unconventional idea—a true test of trust and creativity.

“This season is about open conversations, and Akhil was straight with us,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech and host of Bet It Drives. “iGaming marketers will rethink spend, partnerships, and what truly drives growth after this episode.”

Season 4 also includes a CEO debate with Cedomir Tomic (Founder, Alea) and Oleksandr Feshchenko (CEO, GR8 Tech), along with upcoming insights on crypto payments in iGaming and esports betting strategies.

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