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Conor Grant appointed incoming Chairman of Racecourse Media Group

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Conor Grant  has been appointed incoming Chairman of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the umbrella organisation for 35 British racecourse shareholders and parent company of Racing TV.

Grant will initially join as a Non-Executive Director on April 1, 2023 and then succeed Roger Lewis as Chairman on October 1, 2023.

Grant, an enthusiastic racehorse owner, brings to the role 24 years of experience in the UK and Irish gambling sector, including 14 years in senior executive roles. He was most recently CEO of Flutter UK & Ireland, which includes brands Sky Bet, Paddy Power, tombola and Betfair and, prior to that, was Chief Operating Officer of Sky Betting & Gaming.

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In 2021, RMG’s racecourse shareholders were paid £110m, a figure which will be exceeded for the media and data revenues generated in 2022. RMG is 100% owned by its racecourse shareholders and pays 100% of operating profit back to racecourses, which, in turn, benefits the sport. This collective and collaborative approach has enabled RMG’s businesses to become the biggest single funder of British horseracing.

Grant said: “I am delighted to be joining Racecourse Media Group at such an exciting time for the business and the broader racing industry. RMG has delivered outstanding results for its shareholders in recent years and I would like to pay tribute to Roger who has done a fantastic job, along with CEO Martin Stevenson, in growing and developing the business. I look forward to working with the RMG team and continuing to deliver for all of our racecourses”

Nevin Truesdale, CEO of The Jockey Club and Non-Executive Director on the RMG Board, said: “I am delighted to welcome Conor to the RMG Board and to be working with him as we further develop the business for the benefit of its shareholder racecourses. Conor brings significant and in-depth expertise to the industry, acquired over a long period of time, and this will help shape our strategies and address the challenges we are facing.”

Adam Waterworth, MD of Events at the Goodwood Estate and Non-Executive Director on the RMG Board, said: “Conor brings a wealth of experience to the role, particularly through his senior roles at Sky Betting & Gaming, and then Flutter. He is perfectly positioned to take RMG forward and help build and strengthen our relationships across the industry.”

Outgoing Chairman, Roger Lewis, joined the RMG Board in 2012 and was appointed Non-Executive Independent Chairman on January 1, 2019. During his time on the Board, RMG has increased its licence fees and dividend payments to its racecourses from £45m to over £110m. He was due to step down in 2022 but was asked by the Board to extend his tenure to help oversee the transition. Independent Non-Executive Director Andy Anson will also be stepping down, in April, having completed his full tenure on the RMG Board, which he joined in 2017.

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Lewis said: “It is a tribute to the team at RMG that we have secured Conor as our next Chair and we all welcome Conor’s appointment. I am confident that Conor will take RMG to even greater heights in the years to come. On behalf of the RMG Board, I would also like to thank Andy Anson, who has been a much-valued friend and colleague of us all for the past six years, chairing our Audit committee with great skill and commitment.

“RMG is in great shape. We are about to announce record results for the past year and I congratulate the executive team at RMG for consistently delivering the best possible returns for our racecourses and the sport of horseracing”

Truesdale added: “I would like to pay tribute to Roger Lewis for a very effective and successful stewardship of RMG, a business which is of fundamental importance to the financial performance of racecourses and therefore to the whole sport of horseracing. On behalf of everyone at the Jockey Club, I would like to thank Roger for all he has done for the business.”

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Scratch and Win: The UAE Lottery Releases Four New Scratch Cards

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The UAE Lottery has unveiled four brand-new Scratch Cards, each packed with instant-win potential and designed to bring more variety, excitement, and accessible fun to players across the country. From cricket-inspired thrills to glittering golden dreams, each card offers a unique theme, prize pool, and price point—there’s something for every player.

  • Wicket Winnings: Cricket fans, this one’s for you. With a sporty theme and a AED 5 entry point, Wicket Winnings offers quick fun and prizes up to AED 50,000.
  • Jungle Jewels – Explore the tropical world of Jungle Jewels, where rewards lie hidden behind every key. A top prize of AED 100,000 could be all yours for AED 10.
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  • Cash Splash: Dive into instant excitement with this fast-paced, prize-packed card that delivers fun in waves. Scratch and splash your way to winnings of up to AED 1,000,000 for AED 50 per card.

Each new card brings a unique look, feel, and excitement of instant wins. Whether you’re in it for big wins or quick play, there’s a card for every mood. All four new Scratch Cards are now available at www.theuaelottery.ae. The UAE Lottery remains committed to setting high standards for regulated gaming. All games are licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and part of The UAE Lottery’s growing portfolio of fun, safe, and accessible games.

 

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ITL recruits new Business Development Manager for France & Benelux

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Innovative Technology (ITL) are delighted to welcome Stephane Bourdin as Business Development Manager. Stephane is based in Paris and is responsible for all ITL sales in France and The Benelux region. ITL are headquartered in the UK with several international offices and have two main divisions; cash validation equipment and age & identity biometric technology.

Commenting on his new position Stephane said, “I joined Innovative Technology at the end of April and am currently responsible for developing and strengthening our customer base in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. I manage business development and client relationships in the gaming, banking, and retail sectors.”

Welcoming Stephane to ITL, Thorsten Labusch, VP of Sales & Business Development said, “I would like to extend a warm welcome to Stephane. This region is important to our business and with his experience and local knowledge he is perfectly placed to communicate the benefits of implementing our solutions to potential customers. He is responsible for growing our presence in France & The Benelux for all our target sectors so his role is very wide-ranging. Stephane has worked in the cash validation industry for some time and already has in-depth knowledge of our solutions, and most importantly, he is familiar to many of our customers.”

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Stephane added, “I’ve always worked in cash handling for automated machines (vending, ticketing, gaming), so for 27 years I’ve been part of this industry in one way or another! My background enables me to offer customers the most effective solutions and I’m really looking forward to seeing some successful installs throughout the region. Regarding our biometrics solutions, I am regularly in contact with Stephan Rosseneu from Bergens our dedicated Trading Partner for France, and together we aim to achieve the best possible results for our age estimation and facial recognition side on the business. I also look forward to working with Moneytronic, our biometrics Trading Partner for the Netherlands.”

Thorsten concluded, “Stephane has an impressive knowledge of the cash handling market and I look forward to working with him to extend our reach and maintain a secure and productive customer base for ITL.”

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Digitain Expands Its European Presence with New Malta Office

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Digitain’s Malta office has become a key operational hub in the company’s European growth strategy, supporting its mission to strengthen partnerships and deliver localized, partner-first solutions.

Digitain, a global leader in sportsbook, casino and iGaming platform technologies, is proud to highlight the growing importance of its Malta office—now a central hub for commercial operations, regulatory engagement, and partner support across Europe.

Positioned in one of the world’s most respected iGaming jurisdictions, Digitain Malta serves as a central hub for commercial, compliance, and partner support functions, reinforcing the company’s dedication to serving regulated markets with agile, localized solutions.

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Aida Vardanyan, CEO at Digitain Malta, commented: “Our Malta office is more than just a location—it’s a strategic hub for our European operations. It helps us stay closely connected with our European partners, better understand local needs, and provide more responsive support. Being based here allows us to build stronger relationships and deliver on our long-term vision of enhanced regional partnerships.”

Gil Soffer, Chief Commercial Officer at Digitain Malta, added: “Malta gives us a unique advantage, as it allows us to operate at the heart of Europe’s iGaming ecosystem. We’re closer to our partners and better positioned to support market-specific demands. It’s a practical step that strengthens both our day-to-day operations and long-term ambitions across Europe and beyond.”

Digitain’s Malta office also serves as a regional base for key executives and support staff, enabling the company to support existing partnerships more directly while exploring new business opportunities throughout Europe and beyond. The establishment of the Malta office further highlights Digitain’s commitment to regulated markets and its mission to deliver innovative, partner-centric technologies to partners worldwide.

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