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ARC AND 1/ST TO OFFER GREATER INTERNATIONAL RACING OPPORTUNITIES

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Arena Racing Company (“ARC”), Britain’s largest racing group, and 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, today announce a new partnership to open new opportunities across some of their feature races.

The winners of a selection of prestigious races at Doncaster Racecourse, home of the Betfred St Leger Stakes, the World’s Oldest Classic, will be offered free entry to races across 1/ST’s portfolio of elite tracks in the United States, including for the inaugural California Crown race day at Santa Anita Park on 28 September, and on the prestigious Pegasus World Cup program held at Gulfstream Park on 25 January 2025.

At the upcoming Betfred St Leger Festival, the winner of the Group 2 Betfred May Hill Stakes will receive an invitation, with no fees attached, to the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (GII), run over 1m 1/16f at Gulfstream Park in January 2025. Equally, the winner of the Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes will receive free entry to the $750,000 California Crown Eddie D. Turf Sprint (GII), run over 6½ furlongs at Santa Anita Park at the end of September.

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For the first time, Season 12 of the All-Weather Championships will open Finals Day qualification to any horse running three times over the season on an artificial surface in the USA, in addition to runs in the UK, Ireland or France.

As such, the winner of the Carousel Club Handicap at Gulfstream Park on 25 January will receive free entry to the All-Weather Championships Mile Final at Newcastle Racecourse on Good Friday, with two other qualifying runs. Season 12 of the All-Weather Championships begins in October 2024 across the six all-weather racecourses in Britain culminating with £1,000,000 Finals Day at Newcastle on Good Friday, 18 April 2025.

In addition to the free entry to each of these races, ARC and 1/ST will support the connections of any qualifying horse with a subsidy towards their travel.

This agreement follows on from the recent announcement of a new strategic alliance between ARC, 1/ST, Tabcorp and Racecourse Media Group to create a network of rights holders that will distribute content across multiple international markets.

Director of Media and International at ARC, Brendan Parnell, said: “We are delighted to announce this partnership with 1/ST to offer the winners of two of the most high-profile races during the Betfred St Leger Festival the opportunity to take up some exciting opportunities in the USA.

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“Likewise, in extending the qualification criteria for the All-Weather Championships, and the link with Gulfstream Park, we hope that we might look to add some further international interest in the £1,000,000 Good Friday fixture, alongside the long standing Irish and French participation.”

Aidan Butler, President of 1/ST, said: “We’re thrilled to expand our existing partnership with ARC. Working with Doncaster and its revered St Leger Festival is truly a privilege, while we’re also looking forward to sending over a horse for the All-Weather Championships next Spring at Newcastle. Collectively, we’re playing our part to bring US and UK racing closer together across elite races on all surfaces.

“By coupling timeless tradition to forward-thinking innovation, via newly-conceived concepts like the California Crown at Santa Anita Park on 28 September (California’s richest day of racing outside the Breeders’ Cup), we will only build on this association and progressive program in the years ahead. At 1/ST, our goal is always the betterment of top-class international fields, a cornerstone project in growing and sustaining the sport we love on both sides of the pond.”

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DATA.BET Launches Esports Bet Builder

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The company advances the betting experience for esports fans

DATA.BET, a leading esports betting provider, releases Bet Builder, designed to create highly customized compound bets within a single match, offering a thrilling experience for professional bettors and avid esports enthusiasts.

Unlike traditional express bets, which span across multiple events, Bet Builder operates within a single event. It allows players to tailor their bets with flexibility, making it ideal for skillful users who deeply understand the game and seek a more personalized and strategic betting experience. With Bet Builder, users can bet on a wide range of markets within a single event, freely combining their selections without any restrictions.

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In addition to its powerful functionality, this product is versatile in its integration. It can be seamlessly connected to any platform via API, allowing operators to offer this premium feature without technical limitations.

The novelty is already available for Counter-Strike 2 and will soon expand to cover other popular esports titles such as Valorant,  League of Legends, and other disciplines.

“Our Bet Builder is a game-changer in the esports betting landscape,” said Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BET. “We’ve developed a sophisticated mathematical model that allows us to offer this feature on compound events without compromising on profitability. Beyond providing a unique experience that boosts engagement rates, loyalty, and expands the user base, it also significantly increases the operator’s turnover from the existing audience. Additionally, Bet Builder helps attract new players who are eager to explore combined bets on popular sports, allowing them to become more familiar with these disciplines.”

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Rangers’ new front-of-shirt sponsorship with Kindred Group cements British football’s longest running partnership

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  • The Rangers-Kindred relationship first began 10 years ago in 2014
  • Unibet and Zero% Mission branding are the primary front of shirt sponsor for all four kits – with sister brand 32Red supporting the club as the Training and Warm Up Kit Sponsor
  • EPIC Risk Management Gambling and money management workshop made available to all Rangers players.
  • Unibet continues to be the only operator to include a responsible gambling message on its front-of-shirt branding
  • As part of the agreement, Kindred has renewed its funding of men’s mental health initiative – Team Talk – which will be delivered by the Rangers Charity Foundation

Kindred Group – home to Unibet and 32Red brands in the UK – has agreed a substantial new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Rangers FC, cementing the partnership as the longest running in British football.

Kindred have already partnered with Rangers for 10 seasons, significantly investing into the club’s outreach work in the local community. The partnership will continue to fund Rangers Charity Foundation’s delivery of Team Talk – a men’s mental health initiative. Team Talk leverages the club and its players, manager and staff as a mechanism to engage with men about their mental well-being.

The Group’s Unibet brand will adorn first team shirts while 32Red – which was the previous front-of-shirt sponsor – will continue to support the club as Training and Warm Up Kit Sponsor.

“Zero% Mission”, which is Kindred’s Responsible gambling message, will also appear on the new shirts which are available now. Kindred remains the only gambling operator to feature safer gambling messaging on front-of-shirt advertising in the UK.

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Part of the company’s ‘Journey towards Zero’, Kindred’s Zero% Mission represents the brand’s ambition to reach 0% of its revenue derived from harmful gambling. It is based on educating fans and players about the tools available to keep gambling safe and enjoyable – and to signpost where to go if there are problems.

Sam Mead, General Manager UK, Kindred Group, said: “Kindred’s partnership with Rangers is British football’s longest running and one of the most impactful. Rangers are a club with a rich history, who have a passionate and loyal fanbase – so we are delighted to be partnering with the team once again.

We join the supporters in wishing the team the very best in the ongoing season – together, we hope we can make it another successful one.

“We recognise that we are in the privileged position to support clubs and their communities – a responsibility we take very seriously. That’s why since we began working with Rangers, the basis of the partnership has always been to showcase the Rangers Charity Foundation’s wide-ranging work that is so important – including the men’s mental health initiative Team Talk. This fantastic work will continue over the course of our latest partnership.”

Rangers Chief Commercial Officer, Karim Virani, commented: “Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted to extend our longstanding partnership with the Kindred Group. This partnership is the longest running of its kind in British football – and has helped the club enormously over what will be 15 years at the end of the deal we’ve announced today.

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“Most importantly, we’d like to thank them for continuing their vital support of the club’s Foundation – especially through the Team Talk mental health initiative. The health and wellbeing of our local community is very important to ourselves and Kindred. We are all looking forward to the opportunity to continue driving forward new initiatives that will benefit both our supporters and the people of Glasgow.”

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Xanada Investments Announces Strategic Investment in Gamixter

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Xanada Investments has made a strategic investment in Gamixter, a revenue and retention booster that helps Gaming companies maximize the effectiveness of each player’s live session.

Gamixter’s cutting-edge solutions significantly boost player engagement by offering a variety of real-time activities during live gaming sessions. This dynamic approach empowers businesses to see immediate improvements in player involvement, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming re-engagement tactics.

Designed for versatility, Gamixter’s product integrates effortlessly with any existing system, ensuring smooth operation across a wide range of devices and platforms. Its adaptability is especially beneficial in regions with limited technological infrastructure, where seamless functionality is crucial to maintaining player retention and maximizing overall business performance.

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This investment will support Gamixter in expanding its global reach and further refining its innovative product, positioning it as a leader, especially in the emerging markets where infrastructure challenges have traditionally limited growth opportunities.

Vladimir Malakchi, CEO & Managing Partner of Xanada Investments, shared his insights on the investment: “Gamixter provides iGaming businesses with a critical tool to increase revenue by focusing on engagement during live sessions. Instead of depending on additional spending to bring users back, Gamixter captures maximum value from active players. This not only boosts retention but also delivers a more cost-effective and efficient approach to revenue growth.

By supporting Gamixter, we’re investing in a solution that adapts seamlessly across diverse markets while outperforming competitors with its ease of integration and real-time impact.”

Andrey Beyerbah, CEO of Gamixter, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Xanada Investments on board as they help us to scale globally and continue delivering innovative solutions that keep players engaged and drive business growth.

Our real-time gamification tools are designed to not only boost revenue but also offer operators an easy, adaptable solution that works across any platform, even in regions with technological challenges. By focusing on engagement during active sessions, rather than just re-engagement, we can drive substantial improvements in key metrics.”

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About Xanada Investments

Xanada Investments is an ideological investment fund led by industry visionaries, targeting PreSeed, Seed, and Series A funding for promising projects and their leaders who resonate with our ethos. The fund’s goal is to build an excellent xanadu-like business ecosystem, which will ideologically and strategically bond leaders into one community for the global idea of mutual prosperity.

About Gamixter

Gamixter is a SaaS product designed to increase direct revenue and customer lifetime value for iGaming companies. Through simple integration and easily configurable mini-games and retention mechanics, Gamixter’s trigger-based activation system and extremely lightweight design make it usable on any device in any country, making it ideal for markets with limited technological infrastructure.

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