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| Game Type: | Video Slot |
| Go Live Date (expected): | 23rd March 2021 |
| Game special features: | – Bonus Multipliers – Silver Trails Jackpots Feature |
| Number of paylines: | 243 different ways to win |
| Number of reels: | 5 |
| RTP% (recorded/theoretical): | 95.15% |
| Variance/volatility: | Med-High |
The four-day event ran from 16-19 March and attracted almost 70 million bets, which the supplier described as a “record volume” with UK licensed operators running OpenSports. This included William Hill; Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair, Paddy Power and Sky Bet; and Entain brands Ladbrokes and Coral.
Punters wagered 34% more than in 2020, while the average stake for singles in all win and each way markets remained level at £7.50
Total account transactions across the four days were up 44%, while Scientific Games also noted that one of its operator partners processed a peak of over 34,000 bets per minute during the Festival.
Scientific Games said the primary reason for these year-on-year increased was due to the fact that all retail betting shops across the UK remain closed due to novel coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown restrictions.
In addition, spectators were not permitted to attend the event as a result of Covid-19 measures, and as such bookmakers could not take on-site bets, with punters limited to online betting only.
“This year’s Festival saw betting behaviour evolve and more players than ever before embrace the online space,” Scientific Games Digital senior vice president for sportsbook, Keith O’Loughlin, said.
“The average stake levels indicate the recreational and entertainment value of this racing event and we’re proud of the role OpenSports has played during the Festival in offering such a wide audience a truly entertaining experience.”
The agreement from the four operators means that every BGC member that offers greyhound racing bets is now donating to the fund.
The BGRF cares for active racing greyhounds and also supports the Greyhound Retirement Scheme, which ensures that retired greyhounds are received by suitable rehoming organizations.
Each year the Fund spends around half its revenue contributing to animal welfare schemes. During the pandemic, the Fund made an additional £600,000 available in this field.
“It’s fantastic news for the whole of the greyhound industry that all of the Betting and Gaming Council members who offer bets on greyhound racing, both in retail and online, are now supporting the Fund,” Joe Scanlon, chairman of the BGRF, said.
“Once the country returns to normality, this added funding will result in a huge boost to the welfare of racing greyhounds. Despite all the challenges of the past 12 months we’re feeling positive about the future of this excellent sport.”
As part of the deal, BetMGM will also be able to utilise IMG Arena’s live streaming functions, which will give customers a close-up look of the PGA Tour. Players will be able to stream action from two par-3 holes per week via BetMGM under this agreement.
“The Golf Event Centre allows us to introduce a totally new and captivating concept to BetMGM customers,” said BetMGM chief operating officer Ryan Spoon.
“It’s a product that is both useful and exciting, putting a wealth of information at players’ fingertips, with an intuitive and interactive delivery that augments golf viewing and betting.”
Expected to close in the second quarter, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, Sportradar said the acquisition will extend its product suite and help broaden relationships with sports organisations worldwide.
Sportradar highlighted Synergy’s partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in particular and the FIBA Connected Stadium, scheme, which provides teams, leagues and federations with an end-to-end technology platform offering automated video production and graphics.
In addition, Sportradar said it will build on Synergy Automated Camera System, Synergy’s video technology, by layering on top its own video and OTT product suite, enabling deeper technology-focused relationships with sports bodies.
“Adding Synergy Sports to the Sportradar family will expand our product offering into US college sports data and video analytics and further cements our relationships with the major sports organisations in the US and around the world,” Sportradar Group chief executive Carsten Koerl said.
The affiliate programme launch will see Luckbox use the Income Access platform, offering reporting features which allow it to make data-based marketing decisions, the operator said.
Luckbox will also use the Income Access Network, providing access to advertising partners and content marketing support.
Alongside its core product offering, the operator said that affiliates will promote a variety of player promotions, including event-specific free bets, combo bet cashback offers and other initiatives to attract new players and encourage customer loyalty.
“We are delighted to formally launch our affiliate programme and know that the Income Access platform will introduce Luckbox to thousands of players,” said Quentin Martin, chief executive of Luckbox.
“Affiliate marketing is a proven, cost-effective channel in the igaming industry and, as a leading name in the esports betting industry, we will work to ensure our affiliate programme is also the best in the business, both for our partners and our players.”
Tara Wilson, chief operating officer at Income Access, added: “We’ve been eagerly anticipating the launch of the Luckbox affiliate programme and are excited to see our platform and full suite of services drive the brand’s growth.”
“By bringing together our comprehensive affiliate solution with Luckbox’s array of exciting products, we know this partnership is poised for long-term success.”
The launch of Luckbox’s affiliate programme comes after the operator recently integrated Paysafe’s Skrill and Neteller payment solutions to its platform.
Earlier this month, Luckbox completed an upsized and oversubscribed private placement of special warrants, providing it with aggregate gross proceedings of around CAD$17.8m (£10.3m/€11.9m/$14.2m).
The operator has been providing traditional sports betting alongside its esports offering since February, after adding a range of live sports through a partnership with B2B supplier EveryMatrix.
Introduced in January, Senate Bill 44 amends existing laws, allowing players in Deadwood to place legal sports bets in Deadwood, the only area of the state where any form of gambling is permitted.
Consumers must first register in-person at a licensed casino in the city, after which they will be able to bet via mobile from within the casino premises.
Sports wagering services provider licenses will cost $2,000, with operators also required to pay an annual renewal fee of $2,000 to retain this permit.
The bill did not state how much tax operators will have to pay, nor how many licenses would be awarded. The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will be responsible for regulating the market.
The two-year deal is effective immediately and will see the stadium renamed as the BlueBet Stadium.
The Panthers currently sit third in the 2021 NRL table, having won their first two games of the new season.
The team finished top of the 2020 NRL, but lot 26-20 to Melbourne Storm in the grand final.
“For a number of years Panthers intentionally retained the naming rights to our home ground,” Panthers chief executive Brian Fletcher said. “However the significant and ongoing financial impact of Covid-19, combined with the considerable investment from BlueBet, made this a fantastic opportunity we simply couldn’t pass up.
“We’re excited to welcome BlueBet to the Panthers family and look forward to giving our members and fans plenty to cheer about at BlueBet Stadium.”
BlueBet founder and executive chairman Michael Sullivan added: “We’re putting our money where our mouth is and backing this team to go all the way as evidenced by our investment in BlueBet Stadium.
“We understand how special the club’s spiritual home is to the Panthers family and we take great pride in having our name and our brand associated with it.”
The business – which currently trades over the counter – plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GMGI, with Kingswood Capital Markets being the sole bookrunner on the deal. Details regarding pricing are as of yet undisclosed.
The social gaming solutions provider had over 3.5 million registered players as of January 2021, as well as over 400 casino and live game operations.
The bill – Senate Bill 165 – was introduced by Senator Ben Kieckhefer. It has been heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee, though the Committee has not yet taken any action.
SB165 states that hosts and participants of esports events must register with the Commission, give the Commission any necessary information, and pay a fee set out by the Commission in order to organize an event with a prize exceeding $1000.
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