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Entain & ARC appoint working peer Lord Lipsey to chair new Premier Greyhound Racing joint venture

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May 3, 2022

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Newly-launched entity, a joint venture between Entain and Arena Racing Company, announces working peer and former Chair of British Greyhound Racing Board as Chairman

Premier Greyhound Racing, a newly-launched joint venture between Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, and Arena Racing Company have appointed Lord Lipsey as Chair.

Premier Greyhound Racing aims to deliver the market-leading greyhound racing product best serving racegoers, owners and trainers by delivering increased welfare standards and investment. It will promote the sport as a betting medium to drive revenues for operators, revitalising the sport in the process.

Premier Greyhound Racing will represent the interests of a total of 14 of Britain’s 20 official and regulated greyhound racing tracks. From January 2024, the company will offer a comprehensive package of racing both to digital and retail betting operators and their customers, worldwide from the nine Arena Racing Company and Entain stadia along with five independent tracks (Kinsley, Pelaw Grange, Sheffield, Swindon and Yarmouth).

Working peer Lord David Lipsey returns to greyhound racing following his four-year spell as Chair of the then-named British Greyhound Racing Board between 2004 and 2008.

David Lipsey has been a greyhound racing enthusiast for nearly half a century. He has owned several racing greyhounds and two greyhounds – Zac and Brenda – were adopted by him and his family.

As well as his involvement with running the sport he was a trustee of the Retired Greyhound Trust (now Greyhound Trust). Some five years ago he was called in by then Sports Minister Tracey Crouch to negotiate a new deal between Greyhound Racing and the bookmakers which resulted in a £2m a year boost to the sport’s finances, by working with digital operators to secure their contributions to the voluntary greyhound levy scheme.

Lord Lipsey brings a wide-ranging set of chairing and directorship experiences to the role, spanning entertainment, regulatory affairs, the betting and racing industries. He is currently a member of the board of horseracing’s Starting Price Regulatory Commission

Commenting on his appointment, Lord Lipsey said: “As an owner, and a supporter of greyhound racing, I am taking a part-time professional role within the sport I love. I look forward to representing it and its stakeholders to improve welfare, safeguard integrity and raise competition standards to industry-leading levels.

“Greyhound racing remains a hugely popular British tradition- on the latest figures the sixth-biggest spectator sport, welcoming millions of enthusiasts through its doors.

“Under the leadership of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), it has established itself as both a great night out for younger audiences and fast-moving and absorbing off-course, digital entertainment. Premier Greyhound Racing believes that it has a huge potential both as a sport and a betting market, offering stakeholders a sustainable and commercially valuable product in the long term.”

Commenting on Lord Lipsey’s appointment, Richard Lang, Director of Commercial retail at Entain, speaking on behalf of Premier Greyhound Racing said: “Lord Lipsey brings a vast and varied experience both in and outside of the greyhound racing and betting industries, which will prove vital in unlocking the potential of the sport through the platform we will provide it with in Premier Greyhound Racing.

“Lord Lipsey is a lifelong supporter and advocate of greyhounds, the sport and its stakeholders and shares our commitment to invest in and raise welfare, integrity and racing standards.

“We look forward to working with Lord Lipsey to ensure British greyhound racing flourishes and enjoys a sustainable future, remaining a core product our customers enjoy for the long term, benefitting all stakeholders.”

Mark Bird, Chief Executive of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain commented on the appointment: “We welcome the appointment of Lord Lipsey as Chair of Premier Greyhound Racing, not only for his obvious industry knowledge, insight and experience but also for his welfare credentials.

“Having worked with him previously as part of the negotiations for an increase in the voluntary levy, I am delighted that he has taken up this position with a commitment to greyhound welfare.”

Baltics

Endorphina Confirms Spelet.lv Partnership

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11 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Endorphina has announced that its new partnership with Spelet.lv, successfully completes the company’s expansion across the Latvian market.

This milestone now confirms Endorphina as officially live with all key partners in the region.

Ticking the final box with Spelet.lv represents a major strategic achievement, reinforcing Endorphina’s strong presence in Latvia and highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality gaming content across regulated markets.

“We’re very proud to partner with Spelet.lv, especially as it represents the final step in completing our presence in Latvia. Being live across all key partners in the market is a significant achievement for us, and it reflects the strong relationships we’ve built in the region. We’re excited to continue growing and delivering great results together,” said Inga Kadyrova, Partnership Manager at Endorphina.

The new partners also fully endorsed the collaboration.

“At Spelet, we build our ecosystem around quality, trust, and strong content, working only with partners who set the standards of the industry rather than follow them. Our partnership with Endorphina represents a strategic enhancement of our portfolio and another step towards a product where every game combines distinctive design, well-crafted mathematics, and a high level of execution. Strong partners create strong products,” said Milena Konstantinova, Head of Casino at Spelet.lv.

By focusing on comprehensive online leisure entertainment, modern new casino games and sports betting, Spelet.lv has already established itself as a serious player and a significant competitor to other Latvian online casinos, with the brand now able to add exceptional Endorphina games like 3 Witch Pots, Hell Hot 100 and Joker Stoker to their offering.

With this partnership, Endorphina completely strengthens its position in Latvia, setting a solid foundation for future growth while continuing to provide engaging and innovative gaming experiences to players across the market.

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Asia

EGT wins SiGMA Asia Awards 2026 for Best Land-Based Game Feature

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11 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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EGT has won the Best Land-Based Game Feature category at the SiGMA Asia Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year. The award was presented at a ceremony on 01 June, with EGT recognized for its multi-level progressive jackpot Sheng Sheng Bu Xi.

According to the company, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi is part of its Asian-themed products portfolio and is available in two titles: Bonus Boom and Bonus Craze. EGT said the feature runs across four jackpot levels with bonus mechanics including free spins and multipliers.

EGT said the feature is powered by its Exciter IV platform and is compatible with its Supreme, General and Phoenix Series slot cabinets. The company added that Sheng Sheng Bu Xi is deployed in “numerous gaming establishments globally.”

Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines Corp., said: “It is an honor to us to be acknowledged by the SiGMA Asia Awards again. Following the success of Zhao Cai Shuang Yu last year, the prize for Sheng Sheng Bu Xi is eloquent proof that our Asian-themed products are widely accepted by players, operators, and the professional gaming community as a whole. I would like to thank our customers, partners and friends for their continuous support and recognition, as well as our team, without whose creativity, talent and passion for innovation we would not have been able to have these remarkable achievements.”

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Balkans

Expanse Studios Signs Content Distribution Agreement with MaxBet

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11 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Meridian Holdings Inc. announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Expanse Studios, a leading B2B iGaming content provider, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with MaxBet, one of Serbia’s leading omni-channel gaming operators and a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment. The agreement will enable Expanse to further expand the reach of its proprietary gaming portfolio across the Serbian market

By integrating with MaxBet’s established infrastructure, Expanse Studios gains expanded distribution through one of the region’s dominant operators. The partnership is already in full effect, with Expanse Studios’ suite of titles currently live and accessible to players.

“This agreement offers Expanse and Meridian direct access to Flutter’s increased global scale and capitalizes on the rising demand for our localized, high-performing content. With this collaboration, our focus remains on driving B2B growth through quality distribution and scalable partnerships with market-leading operators in regulated territories,” said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.

According to Statista, Serbia’s online gambling revenue is projected to grow to $186 million by 2029. MaxBet maintains an estimated 15-20% online market share in the country, making the firm a strong parter for potential increased revenue generation in one of Southeast Europe’s most dynamic regulated markets.

With more than 1500 B2B operator partnerships globally and a portfolio of over 70 proprietary titles, Expanse continues building distribution infrastructure in regulated markets where licensed operators require certified, compliant gaming content from established providers.

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