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UFC And bet365 Elevate And Extend Partnership

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and the world’s favourite online sports betting brand, bet365, announced an extension of their partnership that names bet365 the exclusive ‘Official Betting Partner’ of UFC in the UK and Ireland, following a successful collaboration in 2021.
As part of the agreement, fans will be treated to top-class MMA content as UFC and bet365 reveal the launch of a new YouTube show entitled ‘One on One,’ hosted by UFC analyst and commentator Laura Sanko. Sanko brings her exceptional MMA insight as she sits down with some of the best MMA fighters in the world. The show will include behind the scenes action as well as fight previews, reviews, and feature-based content.
In addition to this bespoke content, bet365 will also be placed in front of UFC’s fanbase as it features in select UFC digital content distributed across the promotion’s social media platforms. This includes fan favourite series ‘If you don’t know, now you know,’ hosted by UFC President Dana White.
“After such a successful 2021 with bet365, we’re looking forward to expanding our partnership to include the creation of new digital content for our fans this year,” said Nick Smith, Vice President of Global Partnerships at UFC. “This is the continuation of what we believe will be a long relationship with bet365.”
A bet365 spokesperson commented on the partnership: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with UFC in a year that sees the organisation return to the UK with live events. We are looking forward to giving Laura Sanko an additional platform to engage with the UFC fan base and show her technical insight and analysis.”
The agreement also includes visibility for the sports betting organisation on UFC FIGHT PASS, the leading digital subscription service for combat sports, as it becomes the presenting partner of the Cage Warriors playlist on UFC FIGHT PASS. bet365 branding will also have visibility within the world-famous Octagon® at select UFC events.
Fans are encouraged to subscribe to the bet365 ‘One on One’ YouTube channel to hear announcements regarding the chance to win tickets to UFC London and other UFC giveaways.
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MyRacehorse appoints Ted Durcan as bloodstock consultant

Micro-share horse racing syndicate MyRacehorse has brought in two-time Classic-winning Jockey Ted Durcan as its Bloodstock Consultant in the UK and Ireland.
Durcan will partner with MyRacehorse to select horses both at public auction and privately as the company looks to expand its portfolio of horses available for customers to buy on its micro-share platform.
As well as riding winners in two British Classics, Durcan is a seven-time UAE champion jockey with over 25 years of race riding experience, having ridden 1,500 winners all over the world. His major wins include the Haydock Sprint Cup, the Oaks, St Leger and Sun Chariot Stakes.
After retiring from riding in 2018, Durcan started Durcan Bloodstock and has been purchasing horses privately as well as taking part in all the major European auctions for clients throughout Ireland, the UK, and abroad.
MyRacehorse offers racing fans the opportunity to participate in genuine racehorse ownership, starting at just £46.
Founded in the US in 2019, MyRacehorse now has over 50,000 owners, sharing ownership of 110 racehorses across America, Australia, the UK and Ireland including Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Authentic.
Now MyRacehorse is looking to continue to grow its unique model of racehorse ownership in the UK where it already has horses in training with John & Thady Gosden, Joseph O’Brien, George Baker and Michael O’Callaghan.
Discussing his appointment, Durcan said: “I am delighted to have been asked to join MyRacehorse to help the team source some exciting and fun horses for the season ahead.
“MyRacehorse gives everybody the chance to see how this amazing sport works from the inside out rather than the outside in. This is something that normally would not be achievable for most people, but MyRacehorse makes it happen.
“Being involved in racehorse ownership is fun, exciting and social. There are highs and lows but it’s the whole journey that makes this sport special, and it’s important to find new ways to share that journey.”
Kate Hardy, Director of Operations at MyRacehorse, added: “We are thrilled to have Ted working with MyRacehorse as we grow our stable here in Ireland and the UK.
“His extensive knowledge of the sport, and the unique perspective he has as an ex-jockey when it comes to evaluating form and conformation are invaluable to MyRacehorse.
“Ted’s track record and reputation speaks for itself, and we are extremely fortunate to have him join our team.”
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Continent 8 Technologies continues global expansion with two key hires in Asia

Lalaine P. Vidal joins award-winning infrastructure provider as Business Development Manager and Christopher Caturay as Technical Solutions Architect
Continent 8, the award-winning global managed hosting, connectivity and security provider, continues to build out its presence in Asia with two key hires.
Lalaine P. Vidal joins as Business Development Manager and Christopher Caturay as Technical Solutions Architect. Both will be based out of the Philippines and will be responsible for supporting the company’s growing customer base across the region.
Vidal has more than a decade of experience in sales and marketing across a range of sectors including banking, BPO, real estate, telco and IT cyber security. Caturay is a cyber security professional with experience in the end-to-end process of deploying solutions and applying best practices for various businesses and in a range of sectors.
The hires form part of a wider push in Asia, where Continent 8 already offers infrastructure, connectivity and security solutions to a range of customers in iGaming and beyond.
The company’s cyber security offering has seen exceptional growth in recent years, keeping up with the evolving cyber security landscape, and with cyber-attacks at an all-time high in Asia, Continent 8 can defend a customers’ infrastructure against the growing number of threats.
Lalaine P. Vidal, Business Development Manager at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “The opportunity to join Continent 8 was one I simply couldn’t turn down. It is the leading infrastructure provider in the industry, and I am looking forward to using my experience in sales and marketing to drive the business forward and further establish its presence and customer base across Asia.”
Christopher Caturay, Technical Solutions Architect at Continent 8 Technologies, said: “Asia presents unique challenges when it comes to infrastructure and cyber security. I’m excited to be working for a business that has a comprehensive and unique solution for businesses targeting the Asian market.”
Peter Williams, Managing Director – Asia Pacific at Continent 8 Technologies, added: “Lalaine and Christopher are great talents and are a brilliant addition to the Continent 8 team in Asia. This is an important market for us and one where we have ambitious growth plans that we are actively deploying.
“Lalaine will play a vital role in introducing more businesses to Continent 8 and the award-winning solutions that we provide, while Christopher will ensure that customers are deploying the right products and services for their organisation. This localised approach, along with having feet on the ground, is what makes Continent 8 the go-to infrastructure and security provider for companies targeting Asia and other markets around the world.”
Via network points of presence in Hong Kong, Japan (Tokyo), Philippines (Manila), Singapore and Taiwan (Taipei), Continent 8 connects Asia to the rest of the world over a high-capacity, fully redundant private network comprising 90+ locations.
Meet the Continent 8 team at ASEAN Gaming Summit, 21-23 March 2023 at the Manila Marriott Hotel.
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PRAGMATIC PLAY SECURES LATEST DEAL IN SWITZERLAND WITH SWISS CASINOS

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has partnered with Swiss Casinos, one of the biggest operators in Switzerland, as it further expands its foothold in the regulated market.
The supplier’s entire slot portfolio is now live with Swiss Casinos, giving players access to more than 300 premium games. Those include recent titles The Knight King™ and Cowboy Coins™, as well as multi-award-winning player favourites Sugar Rush™ and Gates of Olympus™, which are proven performers in the Swiss market.
The deal follows similar agreements with major Swiss brands such as Pasino.ch (Groupe Partouche) and 7melons (Grand Casino Bern), as Pragmatic Play cements its position at the forefront of slot development and distribution in Switzerland and beyond.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operations Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Swiss Casinos to our growing operator base after a fast and straightforward integration. Introducing Pragmatic Play’s premier games
to an even larger audience will further strengthen our position in Switzerland, where Swiss Casinos is a leading online gaming brand.
“We look forward to working with the team closely as we continue to build momentum in this key regulated market.”
Patrick Mastai, Director Online Casino at Swiss Casinos said: “Pragmatic Play remains one of the most consistent and unique slot providers in the market. It makes sense for us to partner with such a leading industry name on our latest venture which will undoubtedly positively impact our growth plans.
“We are excited to be able to bring such a vast array of new titles to our casinos and raise the stakes for our slot enthusiasts.”
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