Lion Gaming has announced the addition of Latrobet into its sportsbook platform. The integration of Latrobet’s innovative horse racing betting API solution further strengthens Lion Gaming’s commitment to providing offerings that operators and their players expect.

Latrobet, known for its horse racing betting technology, offers a complete risk management system and dynamic real-time odds for horse racing betting enthusiasts. By incorporating Latrobet into its platform, Lion Gaming ensures that its users have access to a comprehensive horse racing betting experience, complete with a wide range of betting options and competitive odds.

What sets Latrobet apart is its customizable user interface (UI), perfectly aligning with Lion Gaming’s mandate of providing tailor-made solutions. The UI can be personalized to meet the unique preferences and branding requirements of Lion Gaming’s operators, ensuring a streamlined betting experience across properties.

“Latrobet are pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership with liongaming.io. We are very excited to combine our experience and technology with their market leading wagering platform,” Said Shaun White, Founder of Latrobet.

As part of the integration, Latrobet’s horse racing streams will be embedded directly into Lion Gaming’s sportsbook platform interface, allowing bettors to enjoy the excitement and thrill of live horse racing events. This feature adds an immersive element to the betting experience, enabling users to watch races in real-time while placing their bets, enhancing engagement and entertainment value.

“Lion Gaming is thrilled to integrate Latrobet into our expanding portfolio of sports betting offerings,” said Jason Poprawa, Head of Sportsbook at Lion Gaming. “Latrobet’s advanced horse racing betting API, customizable UI, and embedded live streaming align perfectly with our commitment to delivering customized solutions and captivating sports betting experiences for players.”

Lion Gaming continues to expand its range of gaming options and provide a diverse and compelling platform for its users. By leveraging Latrobet’s state-of-the-art  horse racing technology, Lion Gaming further strengthens its product offering and its position as a leader in the gaming industry.

The only virtual racing challenge of its kind in the United States returns this year with an even bigger and more thrilling venue for the finals –the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the world’s biggest Porsche festival, Rennsport Reunion. Thousands of drivers from all over the country are expected to compete via Gran Turismo™ 7 to be one of only 16 people to qualify for the Grand Final. The Grand Final will take place in the Bose Esports Arena at Rennsport Reunion 7 from September 28 to October 1, 2023.

The Porsche Esports Challenge USA is now in its second year, after crowning the inaugural champion at Sports Car Together Fest at Indianapolis in 2022. The 16 finalists will compete to win their share of the $30,000 prize pool, with other driving experiences and prizes up for grabs. Most notably, the top three winners will each receive a TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition Watch.

The cash payouts are as follows:

• 1st Place – $15,000
• 2nd Place – $10,000
• 3rd Place – $5,000

Drivers from the U.S. have two paths to qualify for the Grand Final at Rennsport Reunion 7 (RR7).

The Online Qualifiers:

The online qualifying competitions will be held in-game July 10th – 30th in Gran Turismo™ 7 with the top four drivers from each round being invited to the finals at RR7. As 2023 represents Porsche’s 75th anniversary, the three online time trials will highlight significant vehicles throughout Porsche’s 75 year history. Each car and track combination require a unique set of driving skills that will push both driver and car to their limits.

• Monday, July 10-16th, Round 1: Porsche 917K ’70 @ Circuit de la Sarthe (24h of Le Mans)
• Monday, July 17-23rd, Round 2: Porsche 959 ’87 @ Sardegna Windmills
• Monday July 24-30th, Round 3: Porsche 911 RSR (991) 2017 @ Daytona International Speedway (ROffline qualifiers will take place at the following Porsche Centers:
  • Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles (Carson, CA) – June 11
  • Porsche Redwood City (San Francisco, CA) – June 16-17
  • Porsche Bethesda (Rockville Pike, North Bathesda, Maryland) – June 23-24oad Course)

The Offline Qualifiers:

The Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta and three U.S. Porsche Centers will host offline qualifying competitions. Competing drivers will be tasked with submitting their fastest lap in Gran Turismo™ 7 on WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) ’16. The top four fastest drivers across all offline qualifiers will be invited to the Grand Finals.

Offline qualifiers will take place at the following Porsche Centers:

• Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles (Carson, CA) – June 11
• Porsche Redwood City (San Francisco, CA) – June 16-17
• Porsche Bethesda (Rockville Pike, North Bathesda, Maryland) – June 23-24
• Porsche Paul Miller (Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ) – July 14-15
• Champion Porsche (Pompano Beach, FL) – July 21-22
• Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) – July 28-29

To attend the offline qualifier at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PECATL), individuals must first send an email that includes their first and last name to the organizers at [email protected] . For all other locations, perspective competitors need to visit the appropriate dealership during regular business hours on the day of the competition.

With Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 just around the corner, there is plenty of Gran Turismo™ action to go before crowning our Porsche Esports Challenge USA 2023 champion. Keep an eye on Porsche’s Instagram, Twitter and Twitch pages for the most up-to-date information and to follow all the exciting racing action ahead.