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Bollom Named National President as BACTA Members Vote for the Future
A fresh chapter in the history of UK trade association BACTA has opened with a total of 45 members elected to take-up positions in the new streamlined structure.
Respected industry personality John Bollom (pictured) has been voted National President with Joseph Cullis, owner of Scottish operating company Windmill Leisure, elected as BACTA Vice-President; both for two-year terms.
Nick Harding, Greg Wood and James Miller are the three past Presidents to have been voted onto the new eleven-person BACTA National Council.
A further 40 BACTA members have been elected by their peers onto the newly-configured Gaming Council (20 members) and Amusement Council (20 members).
New BACTA President John Bollom, whose proposal to introduce a dynamic streamlined structure for the association was unanimously accepted at an EGM held in May, stated: âIâm delighted to become the first National President of what is a new BACTA. This is a really important phase in the life of an organization, which has served the industry well and that turns 50 next year.
âThe purpose of the reorganization was to create a structure that is more aligned to the dynamic nature of the leisure entertainment business we are all involved as well as a structure that would appeal to a broader constituency of BACTA members.
âOurs is an industry packed with talent and energy and this structure enables BACTA to draw on those talents and attributes, remove the bureaucracy that slows the decision-making process down and, instead, get on representing the business interests of our members with gusto, focus and creativity.
âWe have been really pleased with the level of engagement evident in the volume of nominations received for the new positions and the numbers who have voted. Both the Amusement Council and the Gaming Council include members who have not previously had any official involvement in BACTA and I look forward to their insights and perspectives on the future of the business.â
BACTA Vice-President, Jospeh Cullis, added: âHuge credit should go to John for taking-on the restructure program. The arguments presented to members were based on thorough research, careful analysis and experience coupled with a vision for the future. This isnât a cosmetic exercise but a measured and strategic initiative that gives the industry the very best chance to succeed in what is a competitive and challenging environment.â
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BETFRED LAUNCH NEW STUDIO AND LIVE PRESENTERS FOR EXCLUSIVE NUMBERS GAME
Bookmaker Betfred have launched a brand-new studio and live presenters for their exclusive numbers game âNifty 50.â
The âNifty 50â is a fixed odds numbers game featuring five live draws a day with a jackpot of 5 million pounds for every draw.
The exclusive product now has a new hi-tech purpose-built studio at their head office in Birchwood, Warrington. The new studio is part of a major refurbishment project at Betfredâs headquarters.
Plus, for the relaunch Betfred have employed two new presenters Joshua Littlehales and Grace Constantinou.
Joshua Littlehales who has worked for Tameside Radio and LADbible said, âThe new studio looks amazing, and I feel impressed each time I step inside. I feel excited to call it my professional home.â
Grace Constantinou who is a Media and Performance graduate from Salford University added, âI saw the studio when it was dust and walls and now to see it completed its very impressive.â
Betfred boss Fred Done said, âThe whole idea behind Nifty 50 is for customers to win big for small stakes, and to now promote it with a purpose-built studio and live presenters I am delighted.â
Betfred commissioned Paul Sudlow to be the production designer, he came in with a wealth of experience having recently worked on ITVâs Euro 2024 studio in Berlin and the Rugby Union World Cup in 2023.
The screens and lights were provided by Whitelight based in Wimbledon while Monkey Scene provided the set construction.
The exclusive Nifty Fifty draw can be viewed five times a day in Betfredâs shops, online and at youtube with BetfredLotto.
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Playân GO announces New Jersey partnership with leading operator Hard Rock Digital
Playân GO, the worldâs leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new operator partnership with renowned gaming brand Hard Rock Digital for their top-rated Hard Rock Bet online casino platform in New Jersey. The Hard Rock brand is synonymous with entertainment worldwide, and this partnership will see Hard Rock Bet players in New Jersey gain access to hit Playân GO titles such as Piggy Blitz, Book of Dead and Rise of Olympus 100.
Playân GO is now live with four operators across four states in the United States, with further growth expected in the coming months.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Playân GO, commented: âWeâre excited to expand our US portfolio with a new operator partnership, and teaming up with a renowned brand like Hard Rock Digital is a significant achievement for us.
“New Jersey is a key state for our US operations, and weâre delighted to offer Hard Rock Betâs players access to our top-tier casino gaming content. We believe this partnership will be highly beneficial for both Hard Rock Digital and Playân GO, and we anticipate many shared successes in the coming months and years.
“Playân GO remains committed to being active in every regulated market globally and to ongoing growth in the US. Partnerships like this one with Hard Rock Digital are crucial to our long-term success in the region.â
Grant Williams, SVP – Casino, Hard Rock Digital added: âWeâre excited to roll with Playân Go and add its entertaining titles to the over 2,000 games on our top-rated platform in New Jersey. Weâre committed to making Hard Rock Bet the best place to play, and are proud of our recent online casino enhancements, including a more personalized experience, integrated rewards, and one of the largest selections of games in the market.â
Hard Rock Bet recently launched its ‘Roll With Us’ fall campaign, welcoming players of all types to play on its easy-to-use app. With 4.9 stars in the App Store and 4.8 stars in the Google Play Store, Hard Rock Bet is among the highest rated real money gaming apps in the market. Hard Rock Bet offers an integrated New Jersey online casino-sportsbook platform and also operates a sports-only experience in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. Hard Rock Bet is available for download via iOS and Android, and can also be played on desktop via HardRock.bet.
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Atlaslive Partners with Oddin.gg to Elevate Esports Betting in LATAM, Offering 24/7 Betting Markets and Cutting-Edge Odds Feed
Atlaslive, a leading provider of innovative iGaming software solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Oddin.gg, the premier B2B provider for esports betting. This collaboration will enable Atlaslive to expand its comprehensive Sportsbook offerings, providing LATAM operators with cutting-edge esports betting services that feature real-time odds, live streams, and a wealth of fast-paced betting markets.
âAs a company committed to providing scalable, reliable, and flexible iGaming solutions, our partnership with Oddin.gg is the perfect complement to Atlaslive’s mission of delivering excellence to our partners,â said Lidiia Vakulenko, COO of Atlaslive. âThis collaboration enables us to bring the full potential of esports betting to the LATAM market, offering our partners advanced tools for managing odds and creating a more engaging experience for esports fans.â
By integrating Oddin.ggâs award-winning esports betting ecosystem, Atlaslive enhances its dynamic iGaming Platform with an unrivaled esports betting experience. This includes an esports-centric odds feed and 24/7 content, ensuring that operators can consistently offer a dynamic range of markets to eager bettors. Oddin.ggâs seamless iFrame solution also simplifies the front-end integration for Atlasliveâs partners, allowing for efficient access to a wide array of esports events and betting options with minimal operational overhead.
Oddin.gg is renowned for its end-to-end esports betting ecosystem, which includes a multi-award-winning odds feed, risk management services, live esports data, and a variety of other solutions tailored to the needs of esports operators. This partnership is poised to accelerate the growth of esports betting in Latin America, a region experiencing a surge in interest for competitive gaming.
âPartnering with Atlaslive is a natural step in expanding our presence in Latin America, which we consider our second home,â said Marek Suchar, Managing Director at Oddin.gg. âAs a platform deeply rooted in the regionâs B2B landscape, Atlaslive brings a focus on delivering a trustworthy, flexible, and scalable solution. Together, weâre eager to push the boundaries of esports betting in this high-potential market. Through our collaboration, we aim to offer an unparalleled esports betting experience, catering to the rapidly evolving needs of LATAM operators and bettors.â
With esports growing in popularity across Latin America, this partnership solidifies Atlasliveâs role as a key player in the region’s iGaming sector. The addition of Oddin.ggâs advanced esports offerings allows Atlaslive to better serve operators looking to tap into this rapidly evolving market.
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