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JockeyCam offers new Virtual Reality Horseracing Experiences
Video production firm JockeyCam has utilised its state-of-the-art technology to unleash a new 360-degree horse racing experience for racegoers, inviting them to set foot into the world of jockeys by the magic of Virtual Reality (VR).
The experience has been developed to give punters first-hand experience of life as a National Hunt jockey.
The VR horseracing attraction allows racegoers to pit their wits against their friends or family members and alongside other virtual jockeys.
The technology debuted at Ayr Racecourse and is expected to be showcased elsewhere at other horse racing meetings throughout the year.
The Chance to Experience Life as a Jump Jockey
JockeyCam has worked hard to innovate and provide a unique insight into the British horseracing industry.
The “Virtual Race Experience” enables racegoers to don a VR headset and get a jockey’s eye view of riding a National Hunt horse around the Welsh racecourse of Chepstow in Monmouthshire.
The visuals for the VR headsets were captured by professional jockeys, who wore panoramic high-definition (HD) cameras while racing around Chepstow Racecourse. The racehorses were supplied by stable trainer Tim Vaughan, with immersive race commentary provided by Stewart Machin.
The next step for JockeyCam could be to develop a VR experience for flat racing, which offers an altogether different experience to jumping over fences and hurdles. There is just as much interest and allure in flat racing as National Hunt racing, as the upcoming Royal Ascot festival will testify. JockeyCam’s technology has already been used with broadcasters to demonstrate a jockey’s eye view of races at Royal Ascot, as well as races overseas like the Breeders’ Cup.
The 2022 Royal Ascot contains a host of great Group 1 races, which encourage bookmakers to launch a string of Royal Ascot free bet promotions to new and existing customers ahead of the showcase event. As the marquee flat racing event, the chance for racegoers to get aboard a champion horse in a VR Ascot Gold Cup or Diamond Jubilee Stakes would be an engaging piece of technology.
The facts and figures behind JockeyCam
The JockeyCam technology is designed to provide real-time footage in high-definition (HD) quality. The VR experience gives people a panoramic perspective aboard a racehorse, while the JockeyCam views for broadcast networks also help to give a sense of perspective to viewers in terms of the speed of the race and how close the jockeys can get to one another.
The technology is also one of the most unobtrusive pieces of kit a jockey could ask for. Weighing in at just 74g and attached to a subtle 34g transmitter fitted to the jockey’s back protector, JockeyCam makes it possible to share the thrill of top-level horseracing at first-hand.
Paul Struthers, chief executive of the GB Professional Jockeys Association, described JockeyCam as a “real insight” for racing fans into “what it’s like to be a jockey”. Struthers likened the lightweight, unobtrusive setup to wearing “a second set of goggles”, such is the negligible impact the kit has on a jockey’s performance.
JockeyCam’s use at headline racing meetings overseas demonstrates how this piece of technology has already gone global. At the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, JockeyCam was used to provide in-race speed data in collaboration with race timing experts Total Performance Data. It was also utilised at the 2022 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park, Florida, with its jockey’s eye camera angle broadcast to networks TVG and NBC Sports.
Last autumn, it was even used in speedway to provide a unique rider’s eye perspective of the British Speedway Premiership Grand Final. Ultimately, JockeyCam is designed to bring fans closer to their favourite sporting action than ever before.
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Win tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final: GG.BET is running a MEGA BLAST Competition for fans of СS2
From 26 July, all GG.BET users can get involved in the new MEGA BLAST Competition with a €10,000 prize fund. The winner will receive two tickets to the BLAST Premier Fall Final CS2 tournament, taking place from 27-29 September in Copenhagen. To enter, you need to place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches.
BLAST Premier Fall is a major series of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments which draws in millions of viewers from all over the world every year. The series consists of three stages: Groups, Showdown, and Finals. The Groups stage sees 16 Tier-1 teams duke it out. Only 6 of these can go on to compete in the final, while the rest will battle it out in the Fall Showdown for two additional spots in the final. BLAST Premier Fall Finals will be the concluding stage of the Fall series, and fans can look forward to electrifying action, heart-stopping twists and turns, and an epic $425,000 prize fund.
From 26 July to 4 August, as the Groups stage rages on, GG.BET will be holding its MEGA BLAST Competition. The winner will get their hands on two tickets to attend every day of the BLAST Premier Fall Finals. As well as these tickets, the bookmaker is also giving away a whopping €10,000 prize fund to the top 40 participants in the MEGA BLAST Competition.
How to take part in the MEGA BLAST Competition:
- Register an account with GG.BET or log in to an existing account.
- Go to the tournament page and press “Participate”.
- Place bets on Counter-Strike 2 matches. Every bet you place will earn you a certain number of points, based on the odds.
- Rack up points, keep an eye on the leaderboard, and wait for your winnings to roll in.
Bet on your favorites and get ready for some unforgettable fun! Head over to GG.BET right now so you don’t miss your chance to enjoy a festival of Counter-Strike action in Copenhagen.
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MANCHESTER CITY TO MARK GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPER GROUP-OWNED BETWAY AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Manchester City has today announced a new multi-year partnership with leading global online betting and gaming brand, Betway.
As part of the club’s pre-season tour of the United States, and to mark this significant deal, leading figures from Manchester City and Super Group will be on-site for the iconic NYSE bell-ringing ceremony later today. Ferran Soriano, CEO of City Football Group, along with Neal Menashe, Super Group CEO, will ring The Opening Bell at 9:30am EDT.
The agreement will see Betway become the club’s Official Global Betting Partner from the start of the 2024/25 season, as Manchester City joins the brand’s extensive sports sponsorship portfolio which includes teams from across the Premier League, La Liga, NBA and more.
Ferran Soriano, City Football Group CEO, said: “We are pleased to announce Betway as our Official Global Betting Partner today. As a globally recognised brand, Betway has a strong pedigree and history of working with high-profile brands within the sports space and we’re excited to work together throughout the partnership.”
Super Group CEO, Neal Menashe, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to become Manchester City’s Official Global Betting Partner. This agreement cements our place in the top tier of Premier League partners, ensuring that our Betway brand reaches fans in all corners of the globe.”
Throughout the duration of the partnership, Manchester City and Betway will collaborate on a number of activations and exclusive content opportunities, in addition to the brand featuring across digital and in-stadia assets.
Manchester City and Betway will also work together to provide all players, coaches, management and staff in-depth, industry leading training on all relevant codes of conduct relating to betting integrity and responsible gambling. This is in addition to the work Manchester City already does to support players and staff in this area.
The Opening Bell ceremony can be viewed live.
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Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License in 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed
The “Acquiring a Curacao Online Gaming License, 2024: Comprehensive Analysis of Financial & Procedural Aspects with Costs & Timelines Detailed” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
This report includes valuable insights into the financial and procedural aspects, including detailed information on costs and timelines associated with acquiring a Curacao license.
In 2023, Curacao introduced the “Landsverordening op de kansspelen” (Ordinance on Games of Chance) to modernize and regulate gambling legislation. Since March 2020, the Gambling Control Board (GCB) has been authorized to regulate offshore gambling games and oversee the issuance of Curacao licenses. As of 2023, there are 16 companies providing legal services for registration and licensing in the territory of Curacao. The license fee, as per GCB regulations, is 36,000 ANG or 19,800 USD, payable upon license issuance.
Research Timeline and Data Relevance
The research was conducted in two stages. The first stage, studying the regulator and Open Data Search, took place in December 2023. The second stage, writing the report and partially updating the data from the first stage, took place from the end of April to the end of May 2024.
Goals and Objectives
- Describe the information about the Curacao license and the issuing regulator.
- Describe the requirements and conditions for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Describe the costs and timelines for obtaining a Curacao license.
- Briefly study the market, find and suggest the following lists:
- Legal companies offering services for company registration and obtaining a Curacao license;
- Communication agents and integrators working with the Curacao license;
- Suppliers and vendors working with the Curacao license;
- Payment systems working with the Curacao license.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Goals and Objectives
2. Research Timeline and Data Relevance
- Document Markup
- Raw and Combined Data
- Terms & Glossary
3. General Information
- The Regulator
- Registration of Operators With Sublicense
- Application for an Online Gaming License
4. Requirements and Conditions for Obtaining a License
License Conditions
- General Prohibitions
- Safe and Secure Environment
- Equipment and Application Software
- Player Registration
- Payment Transactions
- Games
- Terms of Use
- Resolution of Complaints
- Administrative Responsibilities
- Publicly Available Information
- Reports
- Policies and Procedures
- Suspension and Revocation of License
- Additional Conditions
- Supervision
Recommendations or Minimum Requirements for the Business Plan
5. The Cost of the License
6. Decision Term and the Validity of the License
7. Application Method and Forms
8. Contact Information
9. Companies for Registration and Licensing
10. Integration Companies
11. Suppliers and Vendors
12. Payment Systems
13. META
14. Appendix: Terms & Glossary
For more information about this report visit researchandmarkets.com/r/izeo6g
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