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ENGAGECRAFT’S ‘PICK 5’ FAN ENGAGEMENT DELIVERS A WINNING PARTNERSHIP FOR RACECOURSE MEDIA GROUP & PADDY POWER WITH MARKET LEADING RESULTS

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  • EngageCraft deliver unique fan engagement for RMG and Paddy Power through their ‘Touch Platform’.
  • Delivering market leading engagement rates of 91%, data capture of 81% and Bet Now click through of over 35%

Horseracing’s Pick 5 game delivered by EngageCraft, and launched by Racecourse Media Group (RMG), in partnership with PaddyPower has yielded market leading results – including engagement rates of 91%.

The Pick 5 game, which launched for the Qatar Goodwood Festival, is available to play via Racing TV and Paddy Power’s websites and social media platforms.

The engagement was an immediate success reaching 440,000 unique users including the Goodwood and York Festivals and data capture of 81%.

29% of entrants opted into marketing with 24% selecting all 3 preferences that included marketing contact from Racing TV, Paddy Power and RMG racecourses for special offers, betting promotions, tips as well as ticket and hospitality offers.

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Over 35% of players clicked the Bet Now button directly through to the Paddy Power website.

The Pick 5 game has continued to perform consistently since launch and there are further enhancements to the format already in development.

Due to the flexible and scalable nature of the platform, this is the first of a portfolio of dedicated horse racing Touch engagements being rolled out. The full portfolio includes predictors, video votes, quizzes and polls, and integrated automated data feeds, including race schedules, jockeys, trainers, form, silks, betting odds, and betslip ‘handoffs’ to bookmakers.

A spokesperson at Paddy Power, said “It’s been great to partner with RMG & EngageCraft in delivering Pick 5. Their ability to get this to market in such a short period has been quite impressive. The early engagement with Pick5 has surpassed our initial expectations, and we’re excited to see it grow”

Clive Cottrell, RMG Marketing Director, said: “We have been so impressed with EngageCraft and the Touch platform, that we were able to get a bespoke engagement live in just a few weeks.  By collaborating with Paddy Power as our lead promoter of Paddy’s Pick 5 game, we have been able to drive some incredible volumes and engagement.  Touch enables us to seamlessly create new games and widgets and we are looking forward to driving even more fan engagement for horse racing.”

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Rupert Pratt, EngageCraft, Sales & Marketing Director commented: “We’re delighted with the performance of the Pick 5 engagement, which is consistent with what we are seeing across our other Touch campaigns. The flexible nature of Touch means we can quickly optimize and adapt engagements to ensure repeat engagement and success.  We look forward to rolling out the portfolio of engagements for RMG and their partners and their continued success”.

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The Free Bet Wheel: Betting.bet Increases Player Engagement with New Gamification Tool

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One of the UK’s leading betting aggregators, betting.bet, has introduced the Free Bet Wheel, a new free-to-play tool designed to increase user retention and interaction. Tied to the weekend’s Premier League football, this gamified feature offers users the opportunity to earn free bets and a weekly £100 cash reward.

At a time when most iGaming affiliates are focused on developing foreign markets such as Latin America and Africa, the function illustrates betting.bet’s ongoing commitment to the UK.

About the Free Bet Wheel

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  • Weekend Availability: The Free Bet Wheel runs every weekend, aligned with major Premier League and international football matches.

  • Multiple Chances to Win: Players receive up to four spins to try their luck each weekend.

  • Winning Free Bets: Match three free bet colours within five spins to win a free bet on the featured match.

  • £100 Cash Jackpot: Land on the jackpot segment five times consecutively to win £100 in cash.

  • Loyalty Rewards: Players also collect bCoins, Betting.bet’s exclusive loyalty currency, which can be redeemed for a range of prizes, vouchers and rewards.

Strengthening Operator Partnerships Through Enhanced User Experience

By launching the Free Bet Wheel, betting.bet is not only elevating the player experience but also delivering tangible benefits to its network of partner operators. The feature offers a new avenue to profile selected betting partners, direct qualified traffic to safe free bets and reinforce affiliate partnerships through increased user activity and conversions.

Steve Gummer, Director of Betting.bet, stated: “We at betting.bet are dedicated to developing products and experiences that not only interest players but also provide clear value to our partners. Designed to benefit our UK community in a fun, frictionless manner, the Free Bet Wheel also supports important weekend traffic and sportsbook conversions.”

Driving Retention Through Gamification

This launch is part of a broader strategic focus on gamification and loyalty at betting.bet, aligning user enjoyment with commercial objectives. As the UK version of the platform continues to grow, features like the Free Bet Wheel are designed to support player acquisition, maximise LTV and drive weekend re-engagement.

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The Free Bet Wheel is now live at betting.bet and available to all UK users aged 18+,

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GR8 Tech Powers Smarter Betting with New Match Trackers

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GR8 Tech has unveiled a powerful new upgrade to its high-performance sportsbook platform: high-quality, real-time Match Trackers—designed to bring more action, insight, and excitement to players. Match Trackers are available across all of GR8 Tech’s sportsbook solutions, including iFrame and the Hyper Turnkey.

We’re always looking for ways to elevate the player experience and give our partners a competitive edge,” said Denys Parkhomenko, CPO at GR8 Tech. “Match Trackers have smart features that drive engagement, boost retention, and power faster betting decisions in real-time.

With broad coverage across football, basketball, tennis, hockey, volleyball, and handball, the trackers are live for pre-match analytics and in-game updates. Key features include:

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  • Detailed Stats: From xG in football to rebounds in basketball and aces in tennis, players get live and historical stats tailored to each sport.
  • Key Moments & Summaries: Goals, assists, red cards, substitutions, and more delivered in real-time.
  • Pitch Animation: A dynamic, visual alternative to video streaming, showing key moments as they unfold on the field.
  • Lineups & Live Updates: Full team sheets, coaches, and live substitutions, so players are always in the know.
  • Live Standings: Updated rankings and tournament tables across all supported sports.

By providing operators with the tools to deliver everything players need in one place, GR8 Tech enhances the sportsbook user experience, enabling more confident betting and driving longer player sessions.

The launch of Match Trackers marks another step in the company’s long-term strategy to deliver a best-in-class, sportsbook-driven platform and become the leading sportsbook provider by 2028. Coverage will soon expand to even more sports to meet operators’ needs.

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Midnite creates free limited-edition beer for fans to enjoy at World Snooker Championship

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Midnite is the new official UK betting and casino partner of the World Championship, Snooker’s greatest event, which will run from April 19 to May 5.

To celebrate the partnership, Midnite has created a FREE limited edition lager – with one free beer available per person – which will be served at a local pub throughout the tournament.

The one-off lager will be served at The Graduate, an iconic Sheffield pub a short walk from The Crucible, with fans able to enjoy a new beer on tap while the World Championship comes to the city.

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Midnite has partnered with London-based brewery Drop Project to bring the concept to life. Drop Project creates the freshest, premium flavoursome beers with consistent high-quality results, and pushes creative boundaries and brews the beers that both inspire their passions for the industry and our lifestyles.

A Midnite spokesperson, commented: “We have worked with Drop Project to bring fans a Midnite lager that they can enjoy throughout the whole tournament. We wanted to create something tangible that snooker fans can enjoy throughout, and to have been able to create our own beer is something we’re pleased with.

“The World Snooker Championship brings real excitement to the city, and fans can head straight from The Crucible, to The Graduate and enjoy a pint or two of our specially brewed lager, just for the occasion.”

Midnite is providing the beer free of charge – one free drink per person of Midnite Lager Only and for ticket holders to the Snooker World Championship (18+). Redeem by showing your matchday ticket at The Graduate. While stock lasts.

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