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Veloce Racing misses out on Jurassic X Prix Final after most competitive weekend yet

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December 20, 2021

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Lance Woolridge and Jamie Chadwick fought hard to come close to a place in the Final of the Extreme E season finale.

Veloce Racing showed great fighting spirit during the Jurassic X Prix, as the all-new driver line-up of Woolridge and Chadwick gave it all they had in search of that elusive second Extreme E podium.

The London-based squad arrived in Dorset with nothing to lose. Having shown strong speed in the penultimate round in Sardinia, but ultimately failing to reach the Final, it was all or nothing today for the team.

Qualifying

A revised racing format for this weekend meant that all rounds of the Jurassic X Prix were run over three laps instead of the usual two. The first in the driving seat completed two laps before handing over to their team-mate to cross the finish line.

Extreme E also decided which drivers would start each round. Free practice saw all teams starting with their female driver, with their male counterpart taking on the start of the next round.

This meant that a strong start in Qualifying 1 was left in the hands of debutant Woolridge. The South African put in an encouraging first two laps, and the returning Chadwick showed no sign of nerves as she followed up with another competitive lap. Thanks to the efforts of both drivers, Veloce Racing ended the session in a respectable fifth place, just over 10 seconds behind leaders X44.

Qualifying 2 followed a similar story, but this time with Chadwick leading the way from the starting line. Coming to the end of a good two laps Chadwick did well to control the car as the rear end bucked aggressively. Woolridge then brought the #5 car home and secured the fifth-fastest stint on the table once again. With a time of 9:26:744 the team was four seconds faster than their first qualifying attempt.

Semi-Finals

The first Semi-Final saw the Veloce team up against Championship contenders X44 and the JBXE team fighting it out with Andretti United Extreme E for third in the standings.

Woolridge lost time on the first lap of the Semi-Final, dropping back after a jump caused the car to spin.The Veloce driver then showed breath-taking pace to close the gap, and his driving masterclass ensured that all three teams were nose to tail going into the Switch Zone.

Chadwick followed Woolridge’s lead, with both drivers achieving amazing heights over the knife edge in a bid to catch and overtake the other teams. Despite running closely together throughout the final lap, Chadwick was unable to get past JBXE’s Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky for a spot in the Final.

Lance Woolridge, driver, Veloce Racing commented: “Just past waypoint 10, chasing Seb [Loeb] I kept a bit inside to try to get the inside line, but the jump was a lot bigger, and it kicked the car all the way up and actually completely around. So, I had to turn the car all the way round again and get going. I think I lost six seconds there. So, very frustrating but we had good pace in the second half so there are positives there.”

Jamie Chadwick, driver, Veloce Racing added: “We are obviously a bit disheartened, naturally, but we were up against two of the fastest teams there so to have beaten them would have been a bit of a challenge. Lance did an amazing job after a little mistake. He was so fast, and I think to show that speed in this car and to have a clean weekend was good for the team.”

Rupert Svendsen-Cook, Team Principal, Veloce Racing added: “It’s been by far our most competitive weekend from a performance perspective and all of the team can hold their heads high for that. We’ve learnt a huge amount this year, with what was a brand-new team built from the ground up. We will now take all those crucial lessons into the off season to ensure we come back the best prepared we can be for 2022.

“Thank you to all the team who have been herculean at times as well as our drivers, sponsors and investors. We’re really excited to build on the foundations we have laid, and in true Veloce style we’re going for it!”

With many positives for Veloce Racing to take away from the inaugural Extreme E season, the team is excited for what next year will bring. Extreme E returns in February with an X Prix in Saudi Arabia.

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Mindway AI Announces Strategic Partnership with Amelco

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14 minutes ago

March 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Mindway AI, a leader in AI-driven responsible gambling solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Amelco, a renowned B2B platform provider known for building bespoke trading and sportsbook solutions for the gambling industry’s leading operators, including Fanatics, Hard Rock Bet, Entain, and Flutter Entertainment. The collaboration aims to extend Amelco’s compliance and licensing services globally, enhancing player protection and regulatory adherence across multiple markets.

Founded in 2006 by veterans of the global financial sector, Amelco has positioned itself at the forefront of the industry through its advanced modular end-to-end solutions and harnesses the best technical talent to deliver innovative solutions to top-tier global partners.

Mindway AI will integrate its pioneering RG technology with Amelco’s robust platform, bolstering the compliance toolkit available to operators. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to responsible gaming practices and sets new benchmarks for regulatory compliance and player safety worldwide.

“Partnering with Amelco aligns perfectly with our mission to promote safer gambling environments globally. Amelco’s in-depth industry expertise and innovative solutions create the perfect synergy for integrating our AI-driven compliance tools, helping operators navigate the complex landscape of global gambling regulations,” said Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO at Mindway AI.

Brandon Walker, Head of Business Development at Amelco, added: “At Amelco, we pride ourselves on delivering the industry’s most advanced technology – and partnering with Mindway AI reinforces that commitment.

“By providing our tier-one operators with these market-leading AI tools, we are ensuring that the world’s biggest brands have the best-in-class protection they need to lead the way in responsible gaming.”

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Clara Steffen Managing Director at Iron Heart Games

Yggdrasil Taps Iron Heart Games for YGG Masters Lineup

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March 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Yggdrasil has welcomed a new, ambitious provider to its lineup of YGG Masters partners in independent slot supplier Iron Heart Games, as the program continues to draw in top boutique studios, offering exclusive content from some of the finest game developers in the industry.

Iron Heart is emphasizing math and volatility, with every title centered on cinematic themes, unique characters, and unforgettable soundscapes. Blending narrative development with captivating visuals, the studio’s initial games are designed to integrate smoothly into Yggdrasil’s mythology-focused content collection.

Through the YGG Masters program, Iron Heart Games will be able to utilize all of the supplier’s Game Engagement Mechanics (GEMs) for its content and will also have a full path to market through Yggdrasil’s distribution network.

Iron Heart Games is the 24th studio to participate in the program, allowing boutique developers to utilize Yggdrasil’s technology to create top-quality titles that have achieved success in international markets, featuring a variety of themes, styles, and mathematical models.

Zoe Bird, Head of Masters at Yggdrasil, said: “At Yggdrasil, we love working with bold, independent studios that want to do things a little differently, and that is exactly what we see in Iron Heart Games.

“Iron Heart Games’ creativity coupled with our leading technology and tools makes this partnership a winning combination that sees us strengthening our successful and growing YGG Masters offering.”

Clara Steffen, Managing Director at Iron Heart Games, said: “Partnering with Yggdrasil marks a defining milestone for Iron Heart Games. We’ve built our studio around disciplined game design, strong math, and cinematic storytelling and Yggdrasil gives us the scale and infrastructure to bring that vision to a global audience.

“Through YGG Masters, we can stay focused on crafting standout titles while leveraging a distribution network that is second to none.”

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Eric Castro Head of Games Content Casino & Games at Paf Group

Octoplay Advances Global Expansion Strategy in Partnership with Paf

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March 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Octoplay is speeding up its international expansion by launching with Paf. The merger allows the studio’s collection of games to be available to a top Nordic operator, thereby broadening the company’s presence in regulated markets.

This rollout comes after a phase of swift growth in regulated markets. In January 2026, Octoplay launched with Superbet in Brazil and PokerStars in Italy and Spain. This momentum follows the company’s biggest U.S. market launch thus far in Michigan, going live at the same time as BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Rush Street Interactive.

“Launching with Paf highlights our momentum in delivering content to the industry’s leading operators,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay. “This partnership represents a significant step in our strategy as we continue our rapid rollout across regulated markets worldwide.”

“We are pleased to partner with Octoplay and introduce their portfolio to our players,” says Eric Castro, Head of Games Content Casino & Games at Paf Group. “Their track record of delivering high-quality gaming experiences aligns with our commitment to providing the best entertainment to our customers.”

Octoplay has obtained active licenses in 15 regions, comprising the United Kingdom, New Jersey, Michigan, Italy, Spain, Ontario, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Malta, Slovakia, and Brazil. This swift expansion, accomplished in under three years since the company’s launch, establishes Octoplay as a collaborator for major operators in significant global markets.

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