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Entain Announces Extension of Pitching In Trident League Partnership
Community Engagement and Volunteering focus of unique sponsorship programme
Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, and the Trident Leagues are delighted to announce a multi-year extension of their groundbreaking, community sports investment-based partnership. The extension will provide critical funding in the coming years, backed by the Entain Foundation under the ‘Pitching In’ banner, for the 248 clubs that make up the Northern Premier, Isthmian and Southern leagues – collectively known as the Pitching In Trident Leagues, which make up steps three and four of the national league system.
Initially launched in 2020 the Pitching In partnership was specifically created to provide the financial investment required, to not only to ensure the successful operation of the leagues through the Covid-19 pandemic, but to enable individual clubs to engage with their local communities and make a positive social impact.
The Pitching In partnership has been designed from the ground up to deepen links between clubs and their local communities. The successful delivery of this aim has been supported by two major initiatives, the Trident Community Fund (“TCF”) and the Pitching In Volunteer Hub, both which, will see further investment as the partnership continues.
In December 2020 Entain became the founding partner of the TCF, investing £150k every year specifically to enable clubs to engage in a wide range of vital community-based projects and invest in their local areas. To date over 65 grants of up to £5,000 have been made with a focus on strengthening community relations. Successful projects include: programmes to enable disadvantaged children to participate in football; youth, women’s and disability coaching schemes; community fitness clubs; walking football for older generations; first aid and steward training; youth development schemes and; mental health support. (See notes for editors for TCF case studies).
In May 2022, Entain unveiled the Pitching In Volunteer Hub, a unique online portal that has become a one-stop-shop for every Trident League club to connect football fans with potential volunteers. The Volunteer Hub provides a simple web-based interface through which clubs are able to post volunteering vacancies, while fans can search for available opportunities either at a specific club or based on their location. (See notes for editors for volunteering case studies).
Stuart Pearce, the former England legend and captain, who famously spent over five years in non-league football as a Wealdstone FC player, will continue to serve as the Pitching In ambassador. Commenting on the launch, Pearce said:
“This is fabulous news not only for the Pitching In Trident Leagues themselves but for football in general. It provides a vital injection of cash to help the leagues to thrive but, perhaps even more importantly, it is helping to bring the clubs and their local communities together.
“The Trident Community Fund is just a brilliant initiative to allow cubs to really connect with their local people while the Volunteer Hub is a real gamechanger for promoting volunteering at the community level.”
Entain CEO, Jette Nygaard-Andersen said: “We are truly proud of what we have achieved with Pitching In and our partnership with the Trident Leagues, particularly in the positive impact it is having on grass roots sports and for social engagement.
“Through the Entain Foundation we are committed to making a positive contribution to grassroots and community sport, which plays such a huge role in the lives of our customers.”
In a joint statement, the Pitching In Trident League Chairs – Nick Robinson, Isthmian League), Mark Harris (Northern Premier League) and Anthony Hughes (Southern League) said:
“We couldn’t be more pleased that Entain are extending their Pitching In partnership with us. This is truly unlike any other sponsorship that we have been involved in. The entire focus of the programme is around how, together, we can help clubs to develop and deepen their engagement with local communities.
“The TCF and Volunteer Hub are fantastic examples of their commitment to non-league football and how it can make a positive difference in people’s lives.”
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OddsMatrix, EveryMatrix’s sportsbook and odds feed business, has further enhanced its premium sports content offering by partnering with micro-markets provider Kero Gaming.
The collaboration will see OddsMatrix integrate Kero’s suite of traditional and contextual football led micro markets into its sportsbook and feed coverage, with basketball, baseball, and American football to follow later this year.
These rapid micro-markets will broaden OddsMatrix’s coverage of 170,000+ monthly live betting events and 650+ bet types across its ‘always-on’ sportsbook.
Kero content will supplement OddsMatrix’s existing multi-sport Fast Markets product offering sportsbook and odds feed customers real-time, instant betting options across a variety of individual game moments.
By blending its proprietary Fast Markets with Kero’s micro-betting output, OddsMatrix will further empower its growing, global tier-1 client base with a differentiated and dynamic live betting offering.
Tor Skeie, CEO, OddsMatrix, said: “Integrating with Kero Gaming adds another layer to our comprehensive premium sportsbook and feed coverage.
“Kero have been fundamental figures in the growth of micro-betting and we are thrilled to integrate their content into our ‘always-on’ sportsbook.
“We’re passionate about empowering our loyal customers with technology, tools and content that enable them to differentiate, and this partnership will help support that goal.”
Tomash Devenishek, CEO, Kero Gaming, said: “Collaborating with EveryMatrix is a natural fit for Kero, as both companies share a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for operators and bettors alike.
“This partnership enables us to integrate our cutting-edge micro-betting technology with EveryMatrix’s powerful platform, creating new opportunities for engagement and excitement.”
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Rapidly Expanding Content provider takes players on a trip to Wonderland in Alice WonderLuck
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is thrilled to announce the launch of Alice WonderLuck. Inspired by the whimsical world of Lewis Caroll’s iconic novel, Alice Wonderluck invites players to conjure up some magic on the reels.
Alice WonderLuck plunges players into a vibrant reimagining of Wonderland, where a series of familiar characters are given a fresh, digital makeover. The classic tale’s creative and slightly off-kilter atmosphere has been brought to life perfectly with an enchanting soundtrack.
Adding to the slot’s immersive experience, Alice is positioned by the reels and will react to in-game events. She is on hand to support players whenever they need it, helping to drive engagement and keep them in the thick of the action.
The fantastical world of Alice in Wonderland is renowned for its mystery and surprises, and BGaming has tapped into this with the game’s Mystery Symbol feature. The symbols can land during any base game spin, heightening anticipation and creating suspense. They can also turn into Golden Mystery symbols, triggering the Coin feature with different multipliers and Collect symbols.
At the start of the Free Spins round, players enter the Choose Card round. Here, they encounter 16 face-down cards and can turn a select number over to uncover additional features, including extra spins, low Mystery symbols, high Wilds, or multipliers.
Alice WonderLuck emphasizes player choice, offering two differently priced bonus buy features for an improved entertainment experience. For 100x their stake, players can trigger the spins with at least three extra features, and for 250x, they will be triggered with five.
Players who enjoy high stakes will also love the optional Try Your Luck game before the Free Spins game.
While many of these gameplay features may appear familiar, the beauty of Alice WonderLuck is that it provides a new perspective on them.
If the captivating gameplay isn’t enough to lure players down the rabbit hole, then the game’s powerful math model will be. Alice WonderLuck conjures up a maximum win of 10,000x of the stake and an attractive 97.00% RTP.
Yulia Aliakseyeva, Chief Product Officer at BGaming, said: “We are all huge fans of Alice in Wonderland at BGaming and have wanted to create a slot around the theme for a long time.
The magical world of the story lends itself perfectly to online slots, and it has allowed our team to get creative with the gameplay. We’ve blended familiar features with a fresh perspective, creating an enchanting game with some brilliant winning potential.”
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Step onto the Court with “Hoop Champion” A Revolutionary Basketball-Themed Game from Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps introduces a brand new, innovative mechanic X-MY-WAY™ in the adrenaline-fueled Hoop Champion
Gaming Corps, a publicly listed game studio based in Sweden, is proud to announce the release of Hoop Champion. This new game also marks the debut of the innovative new X-MY-WAY™ mechanic.
Get ready for an action-packed gaming journey like no other as Gaming Corps invites players to step into the vibrant world of basketball with Hoop Champion, a revolutionary new game. Crafted for casino lovers and online gamers, this title fuses thrilling basketball action with unmatched gambling mechanics, providing a truly distinctive and exciting gameplay experience.
Hoop Champion isn’t just another game, it’s a next-level experience that puts players on the court where every move counts.
Hoop Champion allows players to take charge of their gameplay through the innovative “X-MY-WAY” mechanic. They can select their strategy, whether opting for safe midrange shots or daring high-reward three-pointers for a chance at substantial payouts. Each position on the court brings its challenges, offering different payout opportunities that keep the game engaging, similar to a real basketball experience.
With the possibility of a 1,000x multiplier, players can aim for impressive rewards. The decision lies with them: they can choose to go for the 25x multiplier right away or take a more cautious approach with smaller multipliers like 1.1x. Players have control over how their multiplier grows with just a few clicks, deciding when to cash out or continue for that big 1000x win. This adaptability and personalisation ensure that the experience fits their strategy and risk tolerance, allowing them to play at their own pace.
Connor Blinman, Head of Games at Gaming Corps said: “Hoop Champion is our fresh take on a game blending skill and decision-making with good old-fashioned luck.
“This revolutionary mix allows players to feel more involved in the gameplay, making every decision impactful and we can’t wait to see how players respond to this fantastic new title from our superb games team.”
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