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Virgin Bet Acts as Headline Sponsor for Easter Saturday Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse

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Virgin Bet has been announced as the headline Easter Saturday Raceday sponsor at Musselburgh Racecourse – ahead of one of the biggest days of racing in the Scottish calendar.

Featuring the £100,000 Queen’s Cup and The Scottish Sprint Cup – regarded as Scotland’s fastest race – The Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday will see some of the country’s top horses, trainers and jockeys converge on the East Lothian course on March 30.

Bill Farnsworth, Racecourse Director with Musselburgh Racecourse, said: “In Virgin Bet we have a headline sponsor that matches our ambitions, to continue growing our Easter event and building its reputation as the pinnacle of horse racing in Scotland.

“We have a packed programme for avid racing fans. The £100,000 Virgin Bet Queen’s Cup, a Heritage Handicap staged over 1m 6f, is the feature race. With total prize money nudging £300,000, there is also a superb supporting card boasting contests such as the Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup and Virgin Bet Silver Arrow, which are run over five-furlongs and seven-furlongs, respectively.

“Last year’s winner of the Queen’s Cup, Wise Eagle, went on to finish second in a Group 3 contest at Ascot while the 2022 hero Enemy was a close runner-up in a race in Saudi Arabia worth a whopping £1.2 million.

“The Scottish Sprint Cup attracts some of the fastest horses in the country, and twelve months ago, was won in blistering style by Silky Wilkie, who, just four weeks later, was just pipped by a short-head at Epsom on Derby Day. He was also second twice in Listed grade at Beverley and York.

“Musselburgh’s five-furlong track record was set in this race by 2018 winner Caspian Prince, who stopped the clock at 56.77sec, and meant he was travelling quicker than the cars on the adjacent road!

“Top jockey Hollie Doyle landed the 2019 renewal with Saheeq, who, like Caspian Prince, was trained by Mick Appleby. Last year’s Silver Arrow winner, Gweedore, was successful for the second year running, and his Galashiels trainer, Katie Scott, reports that she is preparing her stable star for the hat-trick!”

Ric Leask, Marketing Director at Virgin Bet, said: “We are thrilled to announce Virgin Bet as the headline sponsor for Easter Saturday Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse.

“We are passionate about delivering an unparalleled sports betting experience, and there’s no better way to showcase this commitment than by supporting one of the biggest days of racing in the Scottish calendar.

“Musselburgh holds a special place in the hearts of racing enthusiasts, and we are excited to be a part of the excitement and tradition that the Easter Saturday Raceday brings.

“This sponsorship reflects our dedication to being a leading player in the horseracing world, and we’re delighted to continue to be deeply embedded within the highlight moments of the sport.”

Aisling Johnston, Head of Marketing and Business Development with Musselburgh Racecourse, said: “Easter Saturday is one of our biggest annual events that has grown over the years, gaining the royal seal of approval along the way.

“Virgin Bet coming on board is helping us to be even more ambitious with our plans, so that we can put on the perfect holiday weekend event for all manner of racegoers.

“This includes us expanding the off-track entertainment and hospitality offering. We believe it will be our best easter raceday to date.”

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Play’n GO Releases its Latest Online Slot Wrappin’ Gold

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Play’n GO has released its latest online slot, Wrappin’ Gold, where a newly roused mummy pursues stolen treasures from the tomb to the heavens.

Rudely awakened from centuries of silence, the long-lost mummy of the greedy Pharaoh Khufu discovers his precious gems have been taken by Queen Cleo and her pillaging minions. With patience gone and pride wounded, Khufu sets off in relentless pursuit, ready to chase even Ra across the sky to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his.

Wrappin’ Gold leans into the playful side of ancient Egypt, blending regal swagger with mischievous grave-robber chaos. Khufu is no serene monarch in repose, but a determined figure dragged back into the world by theft and taunting. Against him stands Queen Cleo, framed as a bold instigator whose raids turn temples and tombs into the stage for a high-speed rivalry. The result is a character-led tale of possession, ego, and payback, wrapped in sun-baked mystique and divine-scale theatrics.

This 5-reel video slot centres its storytelling on pursuit and confrontation: a treasure-owner who refuses to be laughed at, a raiding queen who never stops pushing her luck and a sun god who becomes the ultimate line in the sand.

Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador at Play’n GO, said: “With Wrappin’ Gold, we wanted to spotlight a bold clash of personalities – Khufu’s stubborn determination against Queen Cleo’s audacious mischief – and frame it as a fast, cinematic chase that keeps the story front and centre.”

Wrappin’ Gold is a sharp, character-driven Egyptian caper where pride sparks the pursuit and the sky itself becomes the finish line.

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PRAGMATIC PLAY SETS UP SHOP WITH MR NULL’S WICKED WARES

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has opened the doors to the sorcerer’s showroom in Mr Null’s Wicked Wares, where a catalogue of mystery symbols and multipliers conjure up 5,000x win potential.

The magical Mr Null watches over the grid in this 3-4-4-4-3 slot, where mystery symbols on reels 2-4 transform into random paying symbols, carrying 2x-10x multipliers. If two or more mystery symbols contribute to the same winning combination, their multiplier values combine.

Landing three scatters triggers the bonus game with seven free spins, with each scatter that hits during the feature awarding one extra spin.

Starting at 2x, win multipliers above reels 2-4 are progressive throughout the bonus game. Each subsequent winning mystery symbol increases the respective reel multiplier by +1x, applying to future mystery symbols that land on the same reel.

In select markets, players can activate a range of special bets, guaranteeing mystery symbols on each spin and increasing the minimum multiplier, or they can jump straight into Free Spins or Super Free Spins, which sees the starting multiplier increased to 5x.

Mr Null’s Wicked Wares is the latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s award-winning slots portfolio, following the release of Jelly Express and Sweet Bonanza 2500.

Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said: Mr Null’s Wicked Wares combines mystery symbols and multipliers with an eye-catching and atmospheric theme, while the growing multiplier meters keep the momentum building during the feature. It’s a distinctive addition to our portfolio, and one we’re confident players will enjoy.”

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CasinoRank’s BettingRanker: Live Betting Becomes Core of Global Sports Wagering

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Live betting has become the dominant force in global sports wagering, according to a report from CasinoRank’s BettingRanker. New data shows that 47% of global online wagers were placed in-play in 2024, generating around $27.1 billion in gross win, with the share continuing to grow into 2025–2026.

BettingRanker’s analysis highlights a clear shift towards real-time wagering, with forecasts suggesting in-play betting will exceed 50% of global activity by 2028. In mature markets, this transition is already complete.

Key findings:

• In-play betting reached 47% of global wagers in 2024

• Europe (54%) and North America (53%) already exceed majority share

• Football drives 56% of total betting activity, generating $53B globally

• Mobile accounts for 58% of European gambling revenue, rising to 66% by 2028

• Operators report up to 65% of turnover coming from live betting

• Markets with strong in-play products see higher regulated participation

The growth is driven by better product design and infrastructure. Operators now offer micro-markets (next play, point or action), integrate live streaming, and deliver real-time odds updates at scale. Mobile usage plays a central role, as betting increasingly happens during live events, on the go, or alongside second-screen viewing.

At the same time, regulation is becoming stricter. Some U.S. states are moving to limit or ban in-play betting, especially micro-betting. Industry data suggests that restricting these products may push users toward offshore platforms rather than reducing demand.

Ethan Moore, Sports Analytics Specialist at BettingRanker, notes that live betting has evolved faster than regulation, raising questions about whether growth will remain within regulated markets.

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