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The Saudi Cup becomes highest World Pool turnover race of 2023
World Pool’s first meeting in Saudi Arabia on Saturday was greeted by globally commingled turnover of HK$197,800,886 (approx. $25.2m) across the six Group races offered via pari-mutuel organisations from over 20 countries.
The world’s most valuable race, The Saudi Cup (G1), plundered by Japan’s Dubai Turf winner Panthalassa, was the most bet on contest at HK$48,388,160 (approx. $6.2m), higher than any race commingled at either of the first two World Pool racedays of the year in South Africa and Australia.
The fourth World Pool race of the night, the Saudi Derby (G3), was won by the locally-trained King Commissioner and saw $HK34,632,172 (approx. $4.1m) bet, the second highest turnover race of the night, while the Red Sea Turf Handicap was the other race to come in over HK$30million at HK$30,448,420 (approx. $3.9m).
Newly-announced World Pool ambassador Frankie Dettori rode Elite Power to victory in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3), where turnover hit HK$29,332,759 (approx. $3.7m).
Panthalassa’s wire-to-wire victory in the US$20million feature, his first success on dirt, was also chosen as the World Pool Moment of the Day, meaning groom, Yasuhiro Ikeda, will receive a cheque for HK$40,000 (approx. $5,100).
Ikeda will now have the chance to win a VIP trip to Hong Kong next year should Panthalassa’s Saudi Cup triumph be named World Pool Moment of the Year.
Sam Nati, Head of Comminging at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “Hitting almost HK$200million on a six-race card is really positive, particularly with The Saudi Cup itself generating the highest single-race turnover of 2023 so far. The combination of good field sizes, competitive races and a great mix of horses and jockeys from across the globe made the meeting a real spectacle for punters.”
World Pool’s next stop is Meydan Racecourse for the Dubai Super Saturday meeting on Saturday 4th March.
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Booming Games
Booming Games launches Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit slot
Booming Games has launched Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit, a new buffalo-themed slot that adds the supplier’s Power Hit mechanic to its Buffalo Series.
The game uses a 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways to win and a stated maximum win potential of 5,000x. Booming Games said the title is set on a buffalo backdrop and is built around the Power Hit feature.
According to the company, Buffalo Collect symbols can land on reels 1 and 6 to collect Coin Prizes in view, including Mini, Minor, Major and Grand Prize Pots, which “instantly charges up the Power Hit feature.” In the base game, Bonus symbols collect to the Buffalo pot above the reels and can trigger a Berserkin’ Bonus on any spin, while landing 3+ Bonus symbols can award up to nine Berserkin’ Bonus Spins.
Booming Games said the Berserkin’ Bonus free spins run with only the Power Hit feature active and “guaranteeing a win on every spin,” with prize pots “awarding up to 2000x” during the feature. The title also includes a Buy Bonus option priced at 75x, 100x, 150x or 200x the bet for 3, 5, 7 or 9 Berserkin’ Bonus spins, and a Boost+ toggle designed to increase feature chances.
Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games, said: “Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit is packed with innovative bonus features that we’re confident will be a hit among players. Our Buffalo games have been among our best performers, and we are delighted to be adding a new game to the Series. The all-new Power Hit feature is the latest example of our commitment to delivering an ultimate gameplay experience that provides high-stakes thrills. Play Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit now!”
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B2B
DATA.BET adds Infront official tennis data to sportsbook feed
DATA.BET has partnered with Infront to integrate official tennis data into its sportsbook offering, expanding its tennis coverage for operator clients.
DATA.BET said the integration will allow clients to add more tennis events and markets, with the aim of maintaining consistent coverage during peak periods and across different competition levels.
“Tennis is among the top five most popular sports for our clients, which makes expanding coverage in this discipline a clear priority for DATA.BET,” said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET. “By expanding our tennis coverage, we provide operators with deeper, year-round tennis coverage.”
“Our collaboration with DATA.BET is part of our strategy to make sure that the whole betting market has access to official data, reaching as many sportsbooks as possible and making sure that their customers have a great offer in front of them, whilst also being protected by the usage of live fast-path official data from the umpire`s chair” said Diogo Almeida, Head of Sales at Infront Bettor.
DATA.BET positioned the agreement as part of its longer-term strategy to build a scalable sportsbook solution across major sports using official data and content.
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Compliance Updates
Endorphina secures UAE Gaming-Related Vendor License (Tier II) from GCGRA
Endorphina Limited has been granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License (Tier II) by the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), positioning the supplier to operate in the country’s newly regulated commercial gaming market.
The company said it is among the early licensed entities in the UAE. It added that the license is granted subject to ongoing compliance with GCGRA regulations, conditions, and directives.
Džangar Jesenov, Head of Compliance at Endorphina, said:
“Over the past years, Endorphina has grown into a truly reputable, internationally recognized supplier, following a principle of gradual and sustainable development. Today, in terms of the number of jurisdictions where we are authorized to operate, we are proud to be ranked among the Тop providers worldwide. Receiving this license in the early stages of the UAE’s regulated gaming market is both an honor and a responsibility. We are excited to contribute to shaping a sustainable and innovative industry under the guidance of the GCGRA.”
Endorphina said the UAE approval supports its broader strategy of expanding across regulated markets.
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