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World Pool returns to UK and Ireland with launch of £50,000 jockeys’ charity prize
World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will make its UK seasonal bow at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday 4 May, where a brand new £50,000 initiative is being launched for jockeys.
For the first time the opening two Classics of the UK Flat season will both be World Pool events, with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas on Sunday 5 May becoming a new World Pool race this year and joining the 2000 Guineas run the day before.
Guineas weekend will also see the start of a new World Pool initiative, the World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys’ Championship, where jockeys will compete to accumulate points across World Pool fixtures in the UK & Ireland.
For the winning jockey of every World Pool race in the UK and Ireland, points will be awarded based on the World Pool win dividend. The concept of this point system offers a level playing field for all jockeys, from leaders to rising stars, and their chances of winning are dictated by the public as reflected by their World Pool odds.
Beginning with the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, the competition will conclude on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on 19 October, with the winner receiving £50,000 to be donated to a charity of their choice.
A further new addition to the World Pool calendar this year will be the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas on Sunday 26 May. The Tattersalls Gold Cup, run on the same day, will also be a World Pool race for the first time, with prize money increased from €450,000 in 2023 to €500,000 this year.
Following the successful introduction of World Pool Moment of the Year in 2022 in Great Britain and Ireland, this will continue in 2024 covering all full World Pool meetings and will reward stable staff with cash prizes, as well as a VIP trip to Hong Kong for four people in 2025 to the overall winner.
One World Pool Moment of the Day will be selected at each full World Pool meeting with the winning groom receiving HK$40,000 (or equivalent – £4,000 in the UK and €4,000 in Ireland).
Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “It’s fantastic to be returning to the UK and Ireland with an extended World Pool fixture list this year now featuring the English and Irish 1000 Guineas, and we look forward to making these historic fillies’ Classics available to customers from around the world.
“In addition to the popular World Moment of the Day initiative, we’re excited to announce the new World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys’ Championship, which will provide a different dimension and further competition to World Pool racedays right up until QIPCO British Champions Day in October.
“It’s a unique competition, with a jockey’s points being determined by World Pool win dividends, and a great initiative as there’s £50,000 up for grabs for the leading rider to donate to a charity of their choice. We are committed to giving money back to racing and good causes, and this seemed the perfect way to do that.”
Alex Frost, Chief Executive of the UK Tote Group, said: “It’s always an exciting time of year as the Flat season gets underway and we’re delighted that both the UK’s first Classics are World Pool events. City Of Troy has the potential to be a global superstar and we look forward to his seasonal reappearance being watched and bet on by 28 countries who play into the UK’s first World Pool event of 2024.
“Racing fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to access the huge global pools at tote.co.uk, on the Tote App and at racecourses which means excellent value is on offer, while the sport benefits from this increasingly important revenue stream.”
Martin Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which represents the media interests of The Jockey Club, Goodwood, and York Racecourses, said: “RMG looks forward to another exciting World Pool season in UK and Ireland, and will continue to work closely with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, UK Tote and our racecourses to grow both the sport’s revenues and global appeal.”
Amy Starkey, Managing Director, Jockey Club Racecourses, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and thank them for their support as we deliver three exciting World Pool days across the QIPCO Guineas Festival and the Betfred Derby Festival.
“For the first time in the UK, we have worked alongside World Pool to host a nine-race card on QIPCO 2000 Guineas Day. This will include the first Classic of the season, whilst we are also delighted to feature the following day’s three-year-old Classic Fillies’ race, the QIPCO 1000 Guineas, as a World Pool race for the first time.
“World Pool enables strong reinvestment back into British racing and working alongside them to secure these additional races is an important step as we continue to strengthen links with Hong Kong, engage more fans with British racing and strive to grow our sport.”
Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of the Curragh Racecourse, said: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with World Pool in 2024 with the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup on 26 May and the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby meeting on 30 June included in the programme.
“We had a very positive first experience with World Pool last year and look forward to building on it this year, bringing our racing to a wider audience. Irish horses have enjoyed great success internationally in recent years and we are delighted to be showcasing our best races through World Pool.
“Inclusion in World Pool has enabled us to increase prizemoney at the Curragh in 2024 and we look forward to developing this relationship further in the future.”
Upcoming UK and Irish World Pool events in first half of 2024:
May
Saturday 4: 2000 Guineas Day – Newmarket Racecourse (F)
Sunday 5: 1000 Guineas Day – Newmarket Racecourse (S)
Saturday 18: Lockinge Stakes Day – Newbury Racecourse (P)
Sunday 26: Irish 1000 Guineas Day – Curragh Racecourse (P)
June
Saturday 1: Derby Stakes Day – Epsom Racecourse (F)
Tuesday 18: Queen Anne Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Wednesday 19: Prince of Wales’s Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Thursday 20: Gold Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Friday 21: Commonwealth Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Saturday 22: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Sunday 30: Irish Derby Day – Curragh Racecourse (F)
*F: Full meeting – World Pool coverage on all races in the relevant meeting
P: Part meeting – World Pool coverage only on selected races in the relevant meeting
S: Single race – World Pool coverage only on this race in the relevant meeting
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Adam Pentecost Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps Taps Betty to Boost Content Options for Ontario Players
Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development firm located in Sweden, has entered into a new distribution deal with Betty, one of the rapidly expanding iGaming operators in Ontario. The agreement enhances Betty’s platform with Gaming Corps’ growing collection of content, increasing options for players in a market where the brand currently provides over 2,800 slot titles.
Thanks to the collaboration, Betty customers will soon enjoy the latest slot releases from Gaming Corps, featuring 3 Easter Pigs, the latest chapter in the well-known 3 Pigs series, which adds a new seasonal element to one of the studio’s most iconic franchises. Players will also gain access to the latest release, Vendetta Fury, from DEGEN Studios, Gaming Corps’ newest RGS partner.
This launch leverages the solid success of the broader 3 Pigs franchise, featuring games like 3 Pigs of Olympus and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean that are already part of Gaming Corps’ collection. These are included with the studio’s wider range of Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash, and Table games.
Adam Pentecost, Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Ontario has become one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and Betty has built an impressive reputation by offering players both quality and variety. We’re delighted to partner with such a progressive operator and look forward to showcasing how our latest content can bring something genuinely different to their already rich portfolio.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Senior Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty has built its identity on being a homegrown Ontario brand with a clear focus on what local players want. Working with Gaming Corps allows us to continue that mission, adding content that stands out and gives our players something new to discover alongside the thousands of titles we already host.”
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Adam Pentecost Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps partners with Betty to expand content choice in Ontario
Gaming Corps has signed a new distribution agreement with Betty, one of Ontario’s fastest-growing iGaming operators. The deal adds Gaming Corps’ expanding suite of content to Betty’s platform, strengthening the choice for players in a market where the brand already offers more than 2,800 slot titles.
Through the partnership, Betty customers will soon have access to the latest Gaming Corps slot releases, including 3 Easter Pigs, the newest instalment in the popular 3 Pigs series, which introduces a fresh seasonal twist on one of the studio’s most recognisable franchises. Players will also have access to Gaming Corps’ newest RGS partner, DEGEN Studios’, latest release, Vendetta Fury.
This launch builds on the strong performance of the wider 3 Pigs franchise, with titles such as 3 Pigs of Olympus and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean already established within Gaming Corps’ portfolio. These sit alongside the studio’s broader offering of Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash and Table games.
Adam Pentecost, Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Ontario has become one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and Betty has built an impressive reputation by offering players both quality and variety. We’re delighted to partner with such a progressive operator and look forward to showcasing how our latest content can bring something genuinely different to their already rich portfolio.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Senior Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty has built its identity on being a homegrown Ontario brand with a clear focus on what local players want. Working with Gaming Corps allows us to continue that mission, adding content that stands out and gives our players something new to discover alongside the thousands of titles we already host.”
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Digital Isle of Man
The Isle of Man: Where eGaming Software Businesses Are Thriving
Introduction
The global eGaming industry is highly competitive, technologically driven and heavily regulated. For software providers operating in this space, choosing the right jurisdiction is critical to long-term success. The Isle of Man is trusted by industry-leading suppliers such as Microgaming, Games Global, 3Oaks, Arrise (Pragmatic Play), and Altenar, to name a few, and has established itself as one of the world’s leading hubs for eGaming through a unique combination of tax efficiency, regulatory credibility, stability and technological infrastructure. This article explores the key advantages of being located on the Isle of Man.
Competitive Tax Environment
One of the most compelling reasons to base an eGaming software company in the Isle of Man is its favourable tax regime. Suppliers based on the Island receive the following advantages to maximise profitability and support international expansion:
- 0% Corporation Tax
- 0% Capital Gains Tax
- 0% Inheritance Tax
Reputation and Credibility
The Isle of Man is widely recognised as a tier one licensing jurisdiction. The Gambling Supervision Commission’s (GSC) enforcement of strict compliance standards means that attaining a licence is a testament to the integrity and good standing of the supplier. Licensed suppliers gain reputational benefits, which in turn create greater opportunities to engage with partners, including operators, aggregators, banks, and payment providers.
For more information regarding the Isle of Man’s software supplier licence, Global Gaming Solutions has released other articles explaining in detail what distinguishes the Island from other licensing options.
However, for Isle of Man software suppliers, a licence is not a mandatory requirement. This places the Isle of Man in an ideal position for startup suppliers, offering unique tax, infrastructure and Government driven financial incentives, with an attractive opportunity to expand into the regulated sector once their concept and strategy are proven.
Playzia, a client of Global Gaming Solutions, has leveraged this opportunity to establish operations in the Isle of Man and has built the brand into a recognised international name, partnering with leading operators and securing exclusive titles such as Love Island.
Access to Global Markets
eGaming software companies based in the Isle of Man enjoy significant operational flexibility. As an outward-facing jurisdiction, the Island maintains a strong international reputation (particularly across Europe and Asia), and obtaining a local licence does not restrict suppliers’ target markets outside sanctioned or blacklisted jurisdictions or those with local regulatory regimes. As such, the Isle of Man provides suppliers with the reach needed to establish their brands in a global market.
In an industry where market access can determine success, an Isle of Man company, and more so a licence holder, has greater access to key partners through its reputation and credibility than “competitor” jurisdictions such as Curacao, Belize, Anjouan and Tobique. As a result, companies can scale internationally with fewer operational barriers, making the Island an ideal base for growth-oriented businesses.
As global markets mature and establish local regulatory regimes, the Isle of Man remains relevant. The ability to hold regulated licenses such as UK, Ontario, Irish, and Finnish licenses through an Isle of Man company allows suppliers to maintain their advantageous position and global focus, whilst also utilising their structure to enter competitive regulated markets. As evidence of this, Global Gaming Solutions has supported leading aggregator St8, securing successful Ontario and UK licences to scale rapidly whilst maintaining operations on the Island.
Advanced Technological Infrastructure
The Isle of Man offers world-class digital infrastructure tailored to the eGaming sector’s needs. High-speed internet connectivity, secure data centres, and reliable telecommunications systems provide a strong foundation for suppliers operating internationally.
The jurisdiction also supports emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency payments, which are increasingly utilised operationally by suppliers. CoinCorner, a local Bitcoin service provider, boasts over 350,000 users and 10 years of service, providing on-the-ground support to local and international businesses.
Government Support and Business-Friendly Environment
The Isle of Man government actively supports the eGaming sector, the GSC has a legacy as an approachable and friendly regulator, whilst Digital Isle of Man frequently attends and hosts eGaming events and meets with prospective businesses to represent the Island as a global tech centre. As such, businesses are supported and encouraged at all levels.
Local Expertise
The Island’s local high-tech sectors, including eGaming, data hosting, blockchain, and AI initiatives, have created a highly skilled workforce that enables and incentivises well-established names such as Microgaming, Games Global, and Arrise (Pragmatic Play) to build local, boots-on-the-ground operations in the Isle of Man.
For start-up operations, the Isle of Man has a wide range of trusted service partners with decades of industry experience to support and advise future leaders. However, as operations grow, the Island makes a strong case for local offices and a headquarters. The Islands’ talent pool of industry-leading compliance and operations professionals enables suppliers to expand existing operations and build substance whilst maintaining the tax, infrastructure, and trusted relationships they have established.
Conclusion
For eGaming software companies, the Isle of Man presents a highly attractive and unique proposition. Companies can not only reduce costs but also enhance their reputation, expand into international markets, and operate within a stable and forward-thinking ecosystem.
By choosing the Isle of Man, suppliers gain immediate tax incentives and credibility, but also future-proof their investment. Clear and realistic opportunities to obtain local and international licences, access a wide network of partners, and establish local offices mean that the Isle of Man is not just a tax-efficient structure but also a commitment to building a reputable brand as a future industry leader.
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