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Tom Marquand Joins Tote as Ambassador
The Tote has announced that leading flat jockey Tom Marquand has joined their growing team as ambassador.
Tom, 25, is one of the most talented jockeys of his generation. Tom has ridden nearly 1000 winners in the UK and abroad, including considerable success in Australia and Hong Kong. His winners include 10 Group 1s in four different countries. Memorable victories include the St Leger at Doncaster on Galileo Chrome and three Queen Elizabeth Stakes victories in Australia on Addeybb (twice) and Dubai Honour. Tom finished joint-second in the 2022 British Flat Jockeys Championship with his wife Hollie Doyle on 91 winners.
In his ambassadorial role with the Tote team, Tom will be providing a unique insight into his life as a leading jockey who competes in the biggest races around the world. He will be sharing his thoughts on his chances of rides across the summer, which will include those taking place on the UK and Ireland’s 18 World Pool days.
In conjunction with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and racecourse partners, the Tote will continue to showcase the exciting betting opportunities created by World Pool with huge pools ensuring excellent value is on offer to racing fans betting with the Tote at tote.co.uk (tote.ie in Ireland), on racecourses and via bookmakers.
Tom said in response to becoming Tote Ambassador: “I am thrilled to be teaming up with the Tote team as an ambassador to provide an exclusive insight into life as a flat jockey. I loved watching the content that the Tote filmed with Danny Mullins and I am excited to get going with the team as the flat season starts to take shape with the Derby and Royal Ascot just around the corner. Having ridden around the world, I am all too aware of how vital pool betting is to the sport’s financial ecosystem in the most successful racing nations. I look forward to supporting the Tote team and their work to grow the prominence of pool betting here in the UK which is an essential element to the future success of British racing.”
Alex Frost, Chief Executive of the Tote, said: “We are excited to have Tom join the Tote team as our ambassador, alongside the brilliant Danny Mullins. Tom will provide racing fans with his thoughts on the rides he will have on the biggest race meetings of the summer. As we look to the future, growing the Tote and working with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and our partners to showcase the best of British and Irish racing via World Pool, it is fantastic to have someone as talented and engaging as Tom join our team.”
Tom joins the Tote stable alongside Danny Mullins who has been a Tote Ambassador since 2021 which has included two in-depth short films, called the “The Journey to Cheltenham”, which has so far been viewed nearly 50,000 times.
Industry Awards
SOFTSWISS Takes 4 Accolades at EiGE Awards 2024
SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, triumphed in four categories at the European iGaming Excellence Awards 2024.
Held in Warsaw during the European iGaming Congress, the EiGE Awards united iGaming professionals across the region. SOFTSWISS received recognition in categories such as
- Best Customer Service
- Innovation in iGaming Technology
- iGaming Leader of the Year
- iGaming Influencer of the Year.
SOFTSWISS adheres to a ‘player-first’ ethical philosophy, highlighting its dedication to responsible gambling practices. With an 83% customer satisfaction rating, a strong focus on delivering the best player experience, and robust fraud protection, SOFTSWISS Managed Services was recognised as Best Customer Service at the EiGE Awards for the second consecutive year.
SOFTSWISS secured a win in the Innovation in iGaming Technology category thanks to its range of inventive features, including unique Sportsbook bonuses, a risk-scoring tool aligned with responsible gaming practices, and prime network jackpot campaigns, all ensuring players’ engagement and safety. As a result of a recent network jackpot campaign, the average Bet Sum increased by up to 150% within 7 days of winning a jackpot.
Undoubtedly, the company’s achievements and prominent wins would not be possible without the vision and strong commitment of its founder, Ivan Montik, who was recognised as the iGaming Leader of the Year. In its anniversary year, SOFTSWISS entered new markets and niches in online entertainment through acquisitions and partnerships, hired F1 star Rubens Barrichello as Non-Executive Director in LatAm, and became the company providing the richest game portfolio in the industry.
Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, was named the iGaming Influencer of the Year for setting new trends in iGaming marketing. Valentina revolutionised the traditional approach to marketing in iGaming with award-winning marketing campaigns and in-depth industry reports. Her dedication and professionalism led to SOFTSWISS being recognised as the Brand Idol of the Year in 2023. Under her leadership, the company has taken the top spot in media for over three years in a row, and its brand awareness has grown five times.
Valentina Bagniya summarises: “Every single win or milestone reflects the harmonised work of the talented team and wise leaders. These accolades are our mutual triumph. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the industry experts who voted for our company and to SOFTSWISS professionals whose hard work made these achievements possible. This industry recognition will definitely fuel our inspiration to change iGaming for the better.”
SOFTSWISS invites its partners and clients to book a meeting at stand 2145 at the SiGMA Europe Summit to discuss future cooperation.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Snaitech joins the LiveG24 Bingo Network, expanding the exciting Live Bingo offering
The success of Bingo Live, the exclusive online product developed by LiveG24 in partnership with Diecimilauno SpA, continues to grow, offering great satisfaction to all operators who have chosen to be part of the network. The latest company to join this successful venture is none other than the renowned Italian gaming operator Snaitech, further strengthening the already impressive lineup of partners in the Italian market.
Snaitech’s entry into the Bingo Live network adds to a list of distinguished operators, including Baldoline, Betpoint, Diecimilauno, Domusbet, Eplay24, Reactive, Four Seven Play, Replatz, Scommettendo, Sportbet, Vincitù, and now, Snaitech. This impressive group of operators forms a solid network capable of offering players increasingly rich and rewarding prizes.
“We are truly proud that a prestigious company like Snaitech has chosen to join our network,” said Fabrizio Frenna, COO of Diecimilauno S.p.A.
“This decision confirms the quality of the product we offer and its great potential. With 12 major operators now part of the Bingo Live network, it has become a key reference point for anyone looking to enhance their portfolio with a new, dynamic product that has already established a significant presence in the online gaming sector.” continued Angelo De Gobbi, COO of LiveG24.
Snaitech also expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership. “Our goal is to guarantee ever-new and engaging gaming experiences,” commented Alessandro Graziosi, Chief Digital Officer of Snaitech. “Joining the Diecimilauno network aligns perfectly with this goal, and we are confident that the addition of this exciting new product will be welcomed by our users.”
Bingo Live is powered by cutting-edge hardware technology provided by LiveG24, ensuring a seamless and immersive live gaming experience for all users. This collaboration with LiveG24 reinforces the network’s ability to deliver high-quality, real-time gaming experiences to players across the board.
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SPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP PARTNERS WITH KINDRED GROUP TO DELIVER SMART VIEW RACECARDS
Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a world-leading technology, content, and media company specialising in sports betting, has today announced a partnership with Kindred Group’s Unibet brand to deliver Smart View racecards, becoming the digital sportsbook partner for the product.
Kindred Group launched Smart View ahead of QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, allowing Unibet players to seamlessly toggle between traditional Racing Post racecards and Smart View for the flat-season finale.
Smart View, a cutting-edge racing product developed over several years, has captured the attention of seasoned bettors and newcomers with its modern and visually appealing design. Leveraging innovative technology and drawing inspiration from popular video games like FIFA and Football Manager, Smart View simplifies the traditional racecard, making it more accessible and intuitive for all audiences.
Kindred Group, three-time winners of EGR’s Horse Racing Operator of the Year award, continue their commitment to horse racing which already includes a multi-year sponsorship of the Unibet Champion Hurdle, and maintaining leading trainers Nicky Henderson and Richard Hannon as brand ambassadors.
Alistair Gill, Sportsbook & Racing Market Growth Manager at Unibet, emphasised the significance of adding Smart View. He said: “Horse racing is vital to our UK business and it’s crucial for us to cater for all audiences. Smart View combines the expertise of the Racing Post with a modern, easy-to-read display that can engage bettors of all demographics.”
Sam Houlding, Managing Director B2B for Spotlight Sports Group, added: “We are delighted to have Kindred as our first digital partner for Smart View. Our innovative racecard has shown great success at the major festivals this year and is another example of Spotlight Sports Group’s commitment to the future of sports betting.”
Spotlight Sports Group aims to support the global betting, horse racing and fantasy sports industries. To find out more about the services provided, including Smart View, please visit spotlightsportsgroup.com/
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