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Julie Harrington to Step Down as BHA Chief Executive at the End of 2024

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June 13, 2024

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Julie Harrington has announced that she will leave her job as Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) at the end of the year after four years in the role.

Julie has overseen significant changes to the BHA and British Horseracing including a new governance structure, achieving cross-industry support for the sport’s long-term Industry Strategy and setting its underpinning architecture securely in place, structural and operational changes at the BHA itself, work on a new People Strategy with the introduction of the Horseracing Industry People Board, and a renewed focus on improving commercial opportunities.

Commenting on her decision to step down, Julie said: “With so much now in place to develop and grow the Industry Strategy, which will secure a brighter future for British horseracing, it felt like the right time to move on and let someone else steer the sport through its next exciting phase.

“It has been a huge privilege to lead the BHA during what has been a period of real change as the sport has developed and implemented shared strategies for a sustainable future, and an ability to speak with one united voice.

“I love working in horseracing, it is an amazing sport to be involved in. I will always be a fan and you can expect to see me at the races in the years ahead. I am proud of the progress the industry has made over the past three years, especially in improving the governance structure, and I hope that racing’s stakeholders will continue to work together cooperatively to attract new audiences, further improve the customer experience and grow the sport.

“I am confident that if the sport continues to foster the sense of unity and shared purpose that we have developed over the past few years then great things can be achieved.

“My future plans are likely to include a move to a varied non-executive career. Although I took the decision to stand down some time ago, I have agreed to stay on until the end of year to allow a smooth transition to a new CEO.

“The BHA Board is already engaged in the search for Joe’s successor as Chair and informing the Board of my intentions now gives the nominations committee the opportunity to plan an orderly handover, consider the complementary skills of candidates and allow the new Chair to be part of the final stages of CEO recruitment.

“British Horseracing is one of the cornerstones of our sporting and cultural heritage. I will be forever thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of it, both during my tenures at Northern Racing, on the BHA Board and most recently as CEO of the BHA. I wish it every success in the years to come.”

Joe Saumarez Smith will step down as Chair of the BHA at the end of May 2025 and the recruitment process for his replacement commenced last month.

Joe Saumarez Smith said: “Julie has been a fantastic chief executive for the BHA and has done a huge amount for the industry since her appointment. We have been lucky to have her in charge and she will be difficult to replace. I am grateful she has agreed to stay on to the end of the year to allow us to recruit her replacement and to ensure a smooth transition.

“During Julie’s tenure we have completely changed the governance of the sport and the BHA’s role within it. Her influencing skills, often behind-the-scenes, have been key to that change and also in the positive adjustments made to the Gambling Act White Paper that posed such a threat to our sport.

“Four years at the top of any sport demands total focus, concentration and enormous amounts of energy and Julie has delivered all of these, in what at times has been a challenging stakeholder and political environment. I, and the BHA Board, fully understand why she has taken this decision now and wish her every success in her future roles.”

Julie also paid tribute to her executive team and the BHA staff, stating: “We have a hugely talented and passionate team at the BHA. From the executive leadership team, those working day in, day out on course or from our new smaller HQ in Holborn Gate, it really is a team effort. It is a team that has undergone a great deal of change in the past few years and one that is dedicated to delivering for our sport. With a busy period ahead, the whole BHA will remain focused on delivering a great service.”

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Nazara Technologies partners with nCore Games

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June 26, 2024

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Nazara Publishing, the publishing arm of India’s only publicly listed gaming company Nazara Technologies, along with nCore Games has entered a publishing partnership for FAU-G Domination. This is the latest game from the FAU-G franchise, the previous version of which garnered up to 50 million downloads.

Pre-registrations for FAU-G: Domination will be available on Google Play and the App Store later this year.

FAU-G: Domination is developed by Dot9 Games, a studio of nCore Games. The game features modern-day military aesthetics with Indian characters, each with unique backstories. The game includes various maps with diverse environments that reflect India’s rich heritage, blending cultural pride with cutting-edge gameplay.

Nitish Mittersain, Jt. MD & CEO of Nazara Technologies said, “Made in India games have a huge potential to address the growing needs of the Indian gamer with locally relevant content and we are excited to partner with nCore to bring FAU-G: Domination to all our players”

“In recent times, the Indian government has called upon its citizens to support homegrown apps through the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” said Vishal Gondal, Co-Founder of nCore Games. “FAU-G: Domination is our humble response to PM Modi’s ‘Make-in-India’ call, and we’re thankful that Nazara shares our vision to bring the best of India to the world. This signals India’s arrival as a major player in the global gaming industry.”

“We’re grateful that India’s biggest gaming company is supporting us to bring FAU-G: Domination to the world. “,said Deepak Ail, Co-Founder & CEO of Dot9 Games. “Gaming is for everyone, and FAU-G: Domination is our effort in making that a reality.”

Nazara Publishing, India’s first turnkey publishing platform, provides comprehensive services for both local and global game developers aiming to tap into the booming Indian gaming market. The platform offers end-to-end solutions, including market access and distribution, marketing and promotion, monetization strategies, localization and culturalization, and advanced analytics. These services enable developers to focus on creating compelling content while leveraging Nazara’s infrastructure to achieve commercial success.

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MightyTips joins forces with crypto iGaming platform Gamdom

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June 26, 2024

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Sports betting affiliate company MightyTips has today announced that it has signed a partnership with one of the industry’s leading crypto iGaming platforms Gamdom.

Over the last eight years, Gamdom has established itself as one of the most popular online crypto casinos and sportsbooks, embarking on a mission to make a difference in the iGaming world.

Originally focused on providing eSports solutions for its customers, the company pivoted in 2020 to work more closely on integrating crypto onto its platform which has accelerated the growth of the business and set the benchmark for all its competitors.

MightyTips is renowned for its in-depth reviews, covering all verticals of the iGaming industry. This latest deal will give Gamdom access to a much wider audience as MightyTips collaborates with the platform to create engaging content for its community of readers.

Eugene Ravdin, Communications and Marketing Manager at Gamdom, said: “MightyTips has created an enviable reputation for sharing high-quality content, and this partnership will provide us with a fantastic new platform to reach a much greater audience of sports betting and crypto fans.”

Vitaly Seraf, Affiliate Manager at Gamdom.com, added: “We, at Gamdom are thrilled to announce our partnership with MightyTips. From the very beginning, their professionalism and expertise have stood out, making the decision to collaborate an easy one. We are confident this partnership will bring significant win-win value to both parties.”

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BTG’s Fizzy Pennyslot to Shake Up Evolution

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June 26, 2024

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It’s time to shake up some fizz with the tastebud-tingling new slot from Big Time Gaming. Fizzy Pennyslot is a 4-line slot that celebrates all things sweet and bubbly, and this highly carbonated new offering will be available on June 26 via Evolution. As its name suggests, you really can spin the reels for a penny at a time.

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The reels are encased in a vending machine filled with every fizzy treat imaginable, and the packets of sweets symbols act as Wilds. By BTG’s standards, this is a relatively simple game where four paylines pay out on four of a kind. But when a Trigger Coin lands on the Bonus Reel in the base game, it’s Free Spins time.

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