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Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong: Elevating Women’s Golf to New Heights
Later this year, the Aramco Team Series will be held in Hong Kong, marking a significant event for golf fans. In its third season, the series will showcase some of the world’s top golfers. This season is especially notable as it marks the comeback of women’s professional golf to the region for the first time since 2019. The 22Bet sport review offers insights into the live broadcast, live betting options, and Asian handicap bets for this event. With the leading sportsbooks from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East offering competitive odds for this event, it emphasizes the growing prominence of women’s sports in the region.
What Is The Aramco Team Series?
The Aramco Team Series is in its third year, and the event in Hong Kong will see 28 teams compete for one of the top prizes on the women’s calendar. Each team comprises three professional players, with one amateur star in each squad. The team event is played alongside the individual competition, with the prize fund for the team event standing at $1 million.
The prize pot has already set records on the Ladies European Tour, as it boasts one of the biggest-ever purses for an event held in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the event’s significance is heightened by the fact that important Women’s World Golf Ranking Points will be on the line, meaning that players can add to their tallies in the race to Costa de Sol and the final event on the calendar later this year.
The History Of The Aramco Team Series
The Aramco Team Series has been an excellent addition to the women’s tour schedule, and it has attracted some of the best payers in the world to take part. The first event was staged back in 2020, with Saudi Arabia playing host to a standalone competition. There was a shock winner of the inaugural event, with Danish star Emily Kristine Pedersen landing victory by two shots from Luna Sobron Galmes, Anne van Dam, and Stephanie Kyriacou.
However, the talent of the players involved has increased yearly, with more events being staged as part of the series. In 2021, competitions were staged across three continents, with Marianne Skarpnord winning in London, Charley Hull landing victory in New York, and Pia Banik landing an important victory in Saudi Arabia.
One of the most successful players in the event in recent years has been American superstar Nelly Korda. She finished second in the New York event in 2021 before she landed a maiden victory in Spain in 2022. The American was one of five winners in last year’s edition of the Aramco Team Series, which only highlights the increased interest in the series on the world calendar.
The 2023 Aramco Team Series
Once again, there are five events on the Aramco Team Series for 2023, with the event in Hong Kong making up the penultimate leg of action. The first event was staged in Singapore at the end of March, with Pauline Roussin landing a dominant four-shot victory over Danielle Kang. Carlota Ciganda won in the second event, as the Spaniard beat Klara Spilkova by one shot in Florida. The most recent event on the calendar was staged in mid-July, as the impressive Nelly Korda landed a dominant four-shot victory over Charley Hull.
That victory saw the American land a second win at the competition, and she will once again be among the leading contenders for the first-ever event in Hong Kong at the start of October. The 2023 season will close at the beginning of November, with the final event of the season taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
The penultimate event on the calendar later this year promises to be among the most significant events on the Women’s golf calendar for many years. Hong Kong has seen the significance that hosting major tournaments in football has done to countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and the nation will be looking to build the same success with the event on the Ladies European Tour.
It is an event that could help inspire future stars to embark on a career in the sport and holds extra importance within the nation as the first professional women’s event to be staged in the country since 2019. It will be a huge event in the nation, and there are few better locations to host such a historic event than the iconic Old Course at Hong Kong Golf Course.
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7-Eleven selects Jackpot.com as their official lottery partner
Online Lottery Courier Service Jackpot.com Announces Exclusive Collaboration with 7-Eleven, Inc.
Jackpot.com will serve as the official lottery courier service of 7-Eleven, Inc., initially launching in Ohio and Massachusetts
Jackpot.com – the online lottery courier service that allows consumers to purchase official state lottery tickets on their phone, tablet, or computer – announced today an exclusive collaboration with 7-Eleven Inc., the largest convenience store chain in the world, to serve as their official lottery courier service.
As part of the collaboration, 7-Eleven customers in Ohio and Massachusetts will be able to sign up and play lottery games and scratchers on the Jackpot.com app or website. The program will initially be launched in over 600 7-Eleven and Speedway stores in Ohio and Massachusetts, with a special launch promotion that gives 7-Eleven customers a free lottery ticket on their first deposit by using promo code, “7Eleven”.
“We’re thrilled to work with 7-Eleven, the leading retailer of lottery tickets in the country,” said Akshay Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Jackpot.com. “Leveraging our technology and innovation, we can provide additional convenience for their customers, while adding an additional source of revenue. A true win-win relationship for all.”
By launching in Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023 and 2024, respectively, Jackpot.com aims at adding another avenue for player convenience with one of the most widely recognized brands in the convenience-retailing space. With a presence in Ohio, the nation’s seventh-largest lottery market, and Massachusetts, whose state lottery produced $1.2 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth during the 2024 fiscal year, Jackpot.com’s collaboration with 7-Eleven represents an added layer of accessibility for players.
Jackpot.com remains committed to responsible play and has significantly invested in protocols by allowing customers of legal age to set spend limits and limits on daily deposits, all while providing access to local and national responsible gambling resources, self-exclusion, self-suspension and automated notifications that offer help should problematic behavior be detected. Jackpot.com is also the only lottery courier service to launch with an iCap certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling.
To learn more, visit jackpot.com. First-time users can also download the official Jackpot.com Lottery App on the iOS or Android App Stores, where available.
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The World Esports Summit 2024 Is Here!
The IESF World Esports Summit returns this December to Busan, South Korea. Hosted at the Busan Esports Arena (BRENA) from December 5-6, the Summit will bring together prominent figures from Esports, global brands, government officials, and sports executives for a deep dive into the current Esports trends, its rapid transformations, and future challenges.
This year’s theme, “Building Bridges, Not Barriers, Through the Power of Esports,” will highlight the role of Esports in uniting cultures, ideas, and industries. Under the slogan “We Empower Success,” the
Summit provides a great platform for Esports experts to engage in meaningful discussions and sessions, sharing their insights on trends and presenting forward-looking ideas for our industry.
The event, strategically timed at the close of the competitive season, presents a perfect environment for reflection on the year’s biggest events, industry shifts, and the next steps for Esports. Attendees can follow the expert’s perspectives on topics like:
- (R)Evolution in Esports
- East Meets West
- Esports Integrity: The Role of Referees
- The Rise of International Esports Competitions
- (In Korean) Korea’s Secret Sauce etc.
Also, featured at this year’s event are the IESF World Esports Training Camp and the World Esports Referee Academy.
These are very important IESF programs that are aimed at advancing the skills and professional standards of the next generation of Esports leaders.
Join us in Busan for two days designed to inspire, connect, and empower the international Esports community.
Registration for the World Esports Summit is free and open to all interested attendees.
To register, please complete our online registration form: iesf.formstack.com/forms/wes2024_participation_registration
See you in Busan!
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Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo named as key note at ICE Esports Conference
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind the success of global brands Stake and Kick will headline the Esports & Games Conference (EGC) taking place on 21 January as part of the ICE Barcelona experience. As a key member of the executive team, Akhil Sarin has been instrumental in securing the high-profile partnerships that have accelerated Stake’s growth, including the Stake F1 team, UFC, Drake, and Premier League Everton FC.
Through these strategic alliances he has amplified Stake’s brand presence at the same time as creating unique, immersive player experiences, in the process setting new industry benchmarks.
Announcing the high profile speaker Will Harding, Head of Esports at Clarion Gaming said: “Securing Akhil Sarin as EGC key note at ICE Barcelona represents a remarkable opportunity for our attendees to gain invaluable insight into cutting-edge strategies in digital and influencer marketing .
“Akhil’s expertise with Stake and Kick.com embodies the forward-thinking, innovative approach that defines the digital marketing landscapes. His participation underscores the calibre of knowledge-sharing that we are committed to delivering at ICE and he is sure to both inspire our attendees and elevate their strategic perspective.”
Looking ahead to ICE Barcelona, Akhil Sarin stated: “Collaborating with Clarion Gaming at ICE Barcelona is an exciting opportunity to showcase Stake’s journey and continued focus on bold partnerships and creative marketing strategies that resonate with audiences.”
He added “The EGC is a vital platform for exchanging transformative ideas and shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. I look forward to discussing Stake’s vision and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire growth and innovation across the sector.”
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