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BETFAIR AND SPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP EXTEND VIDEO CONTENT AGREEMENT
Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a world-leading technology, content and media company, has announced it has extended and expanded its agreement with Betfair to produce live watch along video content throughout 2022. The deal focuses on the hugely popular Racing Post Live show which launched in 2020. The broadcast gives live reactions from racing experts as well as exchange prices and tipping throughout the day’s racing.
The extended agreement will now cover key races every Saturday throughout 2022, alongside all major UK and Ireland racing festivals, including Cheltenham, the Grand National and Royal Ascot.
The live show, hosted by Racing Post’s Dave Orton, has become a stalwart for horseracing fans – bringing them closer to the action with insider knowledge, top tips and expert opinion. Broadcast live on the Racing Post YouTube and Facebook platforms – Orton is regularly joined by a host of special guests including Kate Tracey, Ross Brieley, Nat Green and Charlie Poste.
The deepening of the video partnership also includes new market-leading graphics that provide up to the second data from the Betfair Exchange – allowing viewers to react in real-time.
Discussing the new deal and some of the shows expanded features, Spotlight Sports Group’s chief commercial officer, Sam Houlding said: ‘Our live content has grown remarkably over the past 3 years and we’re excited to be extending our partnership with Betfair.
“Racing Post Live is a firm fixture in the diary for racing fans and the show has built a very loyal following. We’re excited to take our content even further throughout the year, with Cheltenham just around the corner. Our video production keeps evolving and we’re delighted to continue developing shows that add fantastic value for both our Racing Post audience and our key partners”
Betfair Head of Media Relations, Barry Orr, said:
“We are very excited to extend our video partnership with Spotlight Sports Group throughout 2022. Racing Post Live has given us another platform to showcase the functionality of the Exchange, in a live and engaging environment. Setting your own odds, being a backer or a layer and betting in-running are all brought to life for new and existing customers who watch the show and the feedback has been overwhelming positive”
Damian Mears, Head of Media Sales, said:
‘Since launch Racing Post Live has continued to show really positive growth and is now an extremely valued and established part of our major raceday output at Spotlight Sports Group. Betfair’s sponsorship and engagement through their Exchange product blends perfectly with the live aspect of the show and has great appeal to our highly engaged Racing Post audience.’
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LEONBET Shares a New Campaign with Tanzanian Ambassador Simon Msuva
With the release of a dynamic promotional video starring its ambassador, Simon Msuva, LEONBET continues a new chapter in its partnership with the Tanzanian national team forward.
Filmed in Tanzania, the campaign captures the energy of local football culture and highlights Msuva’s personality both on and off the pitch. One of the key moments of the video features the famous “Msuva Flip”- the player’s signature goal celebration, a backflip that fans immediately recognise whenever he scores.
The video is fast-paced and vibrant, reflecting the passion of Tanzanian football fans.The campaign also features Baraka Mpenja, a well-known sports commentator and voice of Tanzanian football, who brings additional authenticity and connection to the local audience.
Simon Msuva is known not only for his performances on the field but also for his strong charisma. According to the production team, he quickly immersed himself in the filming process and brought the same vibrant energy and character that fans associate with his game.
During the recent season, Msuva has scored several memorable goals that drew attention from fans and sports media alike. That excitement and emotion became the foundation for the new campaign.
“This campaign is part of our broader strategy to get closer to sports fans and build a stronger emotional connection with our audience. Working with talents like Simon Msuva allows us to speak the same language as the fans and be present where their passion is.” said Jérôme J. D., Regional Director of Operations.
The video continues the collaboration between LEONBET and Tanzanian national team captain Simon Msuva and supports the brand’s ongoing engagement with football fans in Tanzania.
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Gamblers Connect Marks Its Fifth Anniversary
Gamblers Connect, the acclaimed iGaming media and affiliate platform, is marking its fifth anniversary and currently ranks as one of the most prominent affiliate media brands in the iGaming sector.
Gamblers Connect was established with a distinct purpose: to create a transparent, player-centric platform. What started as a simple idea rapidly transformed into something much more important. In its inaugural year, the company had already obtained its initial industry accolade. Since that time, Gamblers Connect has kept broadening its services by introducing new sections, tools, and features, while consistently achieving significant milestones and enhancing its visibility at prominent industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
The launch of the Responsible Gambling Index enhanced the platform’s offerings, serving as a unique assessment tool that has become a key aspect, encompassing both game providers and casino operators.
This advancement has been evident in industry accolades, featuring several awards and nominations at major events, such as Casino Affiliate of the Year, News Affiliate of the Year, Crypto Affiliate of the Year, and Best Affiliate of the Year.
In the last five years, Gamblers Connect has transformed past the conventional affiliate framework. The platform currently functions as a comprehensive iGaming media brand, generating a wide variety of editorial content, industry news, interviews, and B2B-related coverage, catering to both players and industry stakeholders.
Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said: “2026 marks not just an anniversary, but a clear step forward. The launch of the GC Contributors Program, the introduction of the iHub, and an entirely new platform currently in development signal where Gamblers Connect is headed — deeper into the industry, more ambitious in scope, and built for what the next five years demand.”
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HIGHLIGHT GAMES EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH STANLEYBET GROUP
London-based video virtuals and instant win games specialist Highlight Games Limited today announces that it has extended and expanded its partnership with the Stanleybet Group, one of Europe’s most established betting operators.
In addition to its longstanding online content agreement, the expanded deal will include the deployment of Highlight’s premium video virtual sports portfolio to Stanleybet’s retail estate for the first time. Content will include Highlight’s flagship SOCCERBET games, featuring genuine archive footage from some of the biggest football leagues in the world.
Steven Holmes, CEO, Highlight Games said: “I’m delighted to extend and broaden our partnership with the Stanleybet Group, which shows a clear endorsement of the strength of our content and the trust Stanleybet places in our products. We look forward to bringing our award-winning video virtuals to an even wider audience.”
Nicola Allinson, IT Director, Stanleybet Group added: “Our partnership with Highlight Games continues to go from strength to strength, and this retail expansion is a testament to the quality of their content and the level of engagement it inspires in players. We are confident that Highlight’s products will perform as strongly in our European retail venues as they have online, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
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