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Double trouble: Veloce Racing’s biggest-ever weekend to feature non-stop Extreme E and W Series action
Veloce Racing’s busiest weekend to date is on the horizon (27-29 August) as the London-based squad is set to compete in Extreme E (Kangerlussuaq, Greenland) and W Series (Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium) across three days of non-stop action.
The weekend will arguably be the team’s biggest challenge yet, as the stars and cars from both championships return from the summer break refreshed and ready for the second half of the season.
Veloce Racing is on something of a hot streak in both series’, as reigning champion Jamie Chadwick claimed a dominant W Series grand slam last time out at the Hungaroring, while the #5 Extreme E car – with Chadwick and Stéphane Sarrazin at the wheel – recorded the team’s first podium in the all-electric championship on the beaches of Senegal.
The W Series title fight now resumes at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps with Chadwick leading the overall standings by one point from rival Alice Powell, whilst Veloce rookie Bruna Tomaselli will be looking to add to her recent points tally.
Practice kicks off proceedings at the legendary Grand Prix circuit on Friday followed by qualifying, before the all-important race commences on Saturday afternoon.
With Chadwick continuing her W Series commitments there will be an exciting change to Veloce Racing’s Extreme E line-up this weekend, as the experienced Emma Gilmour is set to make her first appearance for the squad.
Extreme E will make history as Greenland hosts its first-ever motorsport event – the Arctic X Prix – with an updated race format including a mouth-watering five-car final. Qualifying 1 and 2 are scheduled for Saturday while the finals are set for Sunday.
Fans can watch all of the action unfold with both series’ enjoying live television coverage – for more information visit the Extreme E and W Series websites.
Jamie Chadwick, W Series Driver, Veloce Racing commented:
“I can’t wait to get back to racing this weekend. As always, it’s been nice to enjoy some time off over the summer break but now I’m feeling the need to get back behind the wheel.
“Spa is such a legendary circuit, it’s one of those places that every driver loves just because it’s so challenging and when you get it right it feels amazing. Obviously, the last race was the best result we could’ve asked for so I’ll definitely be targeting more of the same, but I know Alice [Powell] and the rest of the field are going to put up a good fight.”
Stéphane Sarrazin, Extreme E Driver, Veloce Racing added:
“As is often the case with Extreme E locations, Greenland is unlike anywhere I’ve been before so I’m excited to see the location and what they have come up with for the course – they’ve been a good mix of flat-out and technical sections so far this season.
“Obviously the aim is another podium. The strategy we used work perfectly in Senegal, but each event is different so we will have to see how we feel after shakedown and as the weekend progresses. It is so important in this series to know when to push and when to hold back.”
Bruna Tomaselli, W Series Driver, Veloce Racing said:
“It’s been nice to recharge my batteries over the summer break and I’m heading to Spa feeling refreshed and ready to get more points on the board – and maybe even a podium – in the second half of the season.
“These next four races are going to fly by so I want to make sure I maximise each one, learn as much as I can from Jamie [Chadwick] and the rest of the team, and above all else I want to enjoy myself while visiting these amazing locations.”
Emma Gilmour, Extreme E Driver, Veloce Racing commented:
“It is hugely exciting to be stepping into the car for the first time in Greenland, but it’s also going to be a test of my skills and experience. I’m going to have to get up to speed very quickly, but luckily each event is a bit of a reset for all of the drivers as no one has any experience of the next venue, so I think that works in my favour.
“I’m really grateful to Veloce for giving me the opportunity and I hope Stéphane [Sarrazin] and I can get another great result for the team after that amazing podium in Senegal.”
Mariella Bailey, W Series Team Principal, Veloce Racing said:
“What a first half of the season we’ve had. Two wins and the championship lead for Jamie, a good haul of points and lots of experience gained for Bruna [Tomaselli] and I’m learning a lot too during my first season as Team Principal.
“We’re going to some amazing tracks over the next four rounds and Spa is the perfect way to kick things off. It is undoubtedly one of the greatest tracks in the world and always produces amazing action for the fans – I can’t wait for practice to get underway on Friday!”
Rupert Svendsen-Cook, Extreme E Team Principal, Veloce Racing added:
“What an incredible opportunity for Veloce to be racing in two such revolutionary championships on the same weekend. It’s going to be a massive test for the entire team, but I think we’re up to the challenge.
“We’re all excited to see what Emma [Gilmour] can achieve in the car with her wealth of rally experience. Extreme E’s new five-car Final format is an interesting addition as well so I think if we play our cards right, we could be on for another brilliant result for the SW6 squad.”
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UKGC: Market impact data on gambling behaviour – operator data to Oct 2024
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
This data, sourced from operators, reflects the period between March 2020 and September 2024, inclusive, and covers online and in-person gambling covering Licensed Betting Operators (LBOs) found on Britain’s high streets.
Comparison should not be made with the industry statistics dataset, as this dataset may include free bets and bonuses and does not include data from all operators.
This release compares Quarter 2 (Q2) of financial year 2024 to 2025, with Q2 of 2023 to 2024, looking at how the market has changed in comparative periods over a year.
The latest operator data shows:
- online total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) in Q2 (July to September) was £1.32 billion, an increase of 11 percent from Q2 the previous year. The overall number of total bets and/or spins increased 12 percent Year-on-Year (YoY), reaching a new peak for the third consecutive quarter of 25.2 billion, whilst the average monthly active accounts2 in the quarter increased 8 percent
- real event betting GGY increased by 6 percent YoY to £453 million. The number of bets decreased 10 percent, while the average monthly active accounts in Q2 increased 9 percent
- slots GGY increased 16 percent to £680 million YoY. The number of spins increased 13 percent to 23.3 billion while the average monthly active accounts in Q2 increased 16 percent to 4.4 million per month. Although this is a new peak for GGY in this dataset for the slots vertical, it should be noted that one operator has re-classified some of its products into the slot vertical this quarter, which has had an impact on the vertical data
- the number of online slots sessions lasting longer than an hour increased by 9 percent YoY to 10 million. The average session length remained at 17 minutes. Approximately 6.1 percent of all sessions lasted more than one hour compared to 6.6 percent in Q2 the previous year. The number of spins per session has fallen from 147 to 142 YOY, whilst the GGY per session has fallen from £4.20 to £4.13 in the equivalent timeframe
- LBO GGY decreased by 1 percent to £533 million in Q2 2024 to 2025, compared to the same quarter last year, while the number of total bets and spins decreased by 0.1 percent to 3.1 billion.
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Betano introduces a new immersive way of NBA betting
Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s premium sports betting and gaming brand announces the launch of its innovative in-game visualisation tool for National Basketball Association (NBA) games. Starting this season, Betano customers will be able to watch and interact with live games as if they were playing a video game.
Powered by computer vision and AI technology, the new feature takes real-time data points and turns it into 3D visualisations that are delivered in a hyper-personalised stream, allowing fans to select their viewing angle and enjoy every block, shot, and point scored from their preferred vantage point. Launched in partnership with Sportradar, Betano’s new gaming feature continues its commitment and passion for creating unique and unrivalled fan experiences in every sport.
George Kourakos, Kaizen Gaming Director of Innovation, said: “The arrival of AI technology and particularly computer vision is helping revolutionise the fan experience for leading sporting competitions. Increasingly, fans want to take control of how they watch and engage with sports, so they can create their own personalised experiences. We’re excited to introduce a whole new way of enjoying matches, allowing fans to choose their favourite angles to view the action. We remain dedicated to keep delivering innovations that enable our users to engage in new ways with all their favourite sports, always in a responsible manner”.
The new feature technology of the Betano platform arrives at the start of what is set to be another enthralling NBA season. Besides offering the competition’s matches through its platform, Betano has engaged with the world’s best basketball league by supporting Giannis Antetokoummpo. The two-time NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Champion has been Betano’s Global Brand Ambassador since 2023.
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EGT Digital’s games are live on the top Italian betting sites Lottomatica and Goldbet
EGT Digital keeps on achieving milestones in Italy. Thanks to the partnership with the popular aggregator Microgame the Bulgarian provider’s slot games from the jackpot bestsellers Clover Chance and High Cash are already at the disposal of the clients of Lottomatica and Goldbet. Both websites are part of the market-leading Lottomatica Group.
Zornitsa Boncheva, Regional manager for Italy at EGT, commented: “The collaboration with Lottomatica Group in the online sector is a logical continuation of our fruitful collaboration with them in the land-based and VLT niches and is a great success for us. Our casino content is now available to visitors to some of the most prominent gaming platforms in Italy and I am happy to say that since their debut our titles, especially 10 Shining Diamond, have made a deep impression on players who highly appreciated their attractive design, many bonuses and high chances to win. I believe that this cooperation will give a big boost to our market entry in the near future.”
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