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Honeymooning as a Millionaire: German Wins Over 5.8 Million Euro With Tip on Spiel77, Reports Lottoland
- Payout of winnings after return from honeymoon
- Winner wants to keep his job as a restaurateur and continue his down-to-earth life
- Dream of own home and dog to be realized
- Winning numbers were created by random number generator three years ago
For many couples, the start to their honeymoon is overwhelmingly beautiful, but one German was even luckier: On the day of his departure, he and his husband learned that they had won millions. On 23 February 2019, the restaurateur bet on the 6aus49 lottery and the additional lottery Spiel77. With ticket number 1005517 in the German extra game named Spiel77 (engl. “Game77”), he won 5,877,777 euro. After returning from the honeymoon, the couple went to Gibraltar for their “moneymoon”.
On learning about his winnings shortly before the departure for his honeymoon, the newlywed husband said: “We were just standing at the gate and were about to board the plane. My mobile phone rang and a Lottoland employee congratulated me on winning. I was speechless. I couldn’t believe it.” The Lottoland Grand Prize Commissioner personally let the winner know about his luck and arranged with him to clarify organizational matters including an identity check after his return.
During the identity check, the personal data as stated in the Lottoland account are compared with the original identification papers before the money is paid out. “I immediately told my husband and we checked the numbers again online. On the plane, the first thing we did was toast on it with a glass of champagne. During the whole flight I thought: ‘I’m lucky twice – amazing!'”
Down-to-earth plans
Lottoland invited the couple to Gibraltar for a few days. They were welcomed by the Grand Prize Commissioner, who advises and supports the winners in dealing with the sudden wealth. She said: “The two lucky ducks from Germany do not want to make big changes in their lives. They plan to keep their jobs as restaurateurs because they simply enjoy it. With the money they will fulfill their dream of buying their own home and afford a dog and a trip to the Maldives.” The winner also wants to support his parents-in-law and give them a small retirement home abroad. “We will do our best not to change. We stay grounded.” This fits the life motto of the winner: “Never bend and remain true to yourself.”
The same lottery numbers for three years
The winner also showed consistency with his winning numbers. He has been a Lottoland customer since 2016 and pays for a subscription. Since then he has been the playing the same numbers every week. This sequence of numbers for the Spiel77 lottery was randomly selected at the beginning of his subscription. “I’ll never forget the seven numbers,” said the winner. With his tip sheets, he has won smaller amounts every now and then. In February, he won more than 100 euros. “Somehow, it felt like something big might be ahead,” says the winner.
The restaurateur is the only winner at Spiel77 on 23 February 2019. There was no winner at the state lotteries.
Through Lottoland, people can bet on the outcome of over 31 lotteries worldwide. In total, Lottoland has paid out more than one billion euros in winnings since the company was founded in 2013. For German participants, the winnings are tax-free, as are all gambling winnings according to the German Income Tax Act (§ 2, Para. 3). The private online lottery provider has set up its own insurance fund to cover large jackpots. The insurance is provided by institutional investors. In addition, Lottoland also relies on the classic insurance market. Lottoland was able to pay out the winnings for the German restaurateur from its cash flow.
Source: Lottoland
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LiveScore Group Announces Internal Restructuring as Part of Sustainable Growth Strategy
LiveScore Group has announced an internal restructuring process, expected to impact more than 100 existing roles across multiple business locations, including London.
The changes are seen as a difficult yet important step for LiveScore Group, streamlining the business to create improved structures and a pathway to long-term sustainable growth. All impacted employees have been informed and are now subject to a confidential consultation process.
Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group, said: “On behalf of all Directors of LiveScore Group, and the relevant subsidiary companies, we are saddened by the difficult decision to commence an internal restructure of the business, a process which impacts a significant number of our people.
“Whilst we celebrate our recent period of significant and exciting growth, we must now future-proof the organisation and ensure our internal structures allow us to achieve long-term and sustainable success.
“This is a hard time for all our people, as we say goodbye to colleagues who have played an important role in our journey across recent years.”
The announcement follows on from the recent news that LiveScore Malta Limited (part of LiveScore Group) is to withdraw its LiveScore Bet brand from the Netherlands following recent government tax increases in the market. The announcement includes those impacted by this. There will be no other customer impact in respect of any of the remaining LiveScore, LiveScore Bet or Virgin Bet sites globally.
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Pronet Gaming Appoints Alex Karaoulis as its New Commercial & Product Strategy Lead
Pronet Gaming, an award-winning platform provider of full turnkey solutions, announced the appointment of Alexandros Karaoulis as its new Commercial & Product Strategy Lead.
With over 14 years of experience in the iGaming industry, Karaoulis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be instrumental in driving the company’s strategic initiatives forward.
Throughout his iGaming career, Karaoulis has held various senior roles with B2B sportsbook and casino providers, as well as with B2C operators. His extensive background in marketing and sales within the iGaming sector positions him as a true industry expert, ensuring that Pronet Gaming remains at the forefront of innovation in a rapidly evolving market.
“I am thrilled to join Pronet Gaming and excited to fulfill my role in developing and executing sales strategies to drive the company’s revenue growth in key markets,” Karaoulis said.
With a track record in commercial strategies and driving product excellence, Karaoulis’ appointment is invaluable as Pronet Gaming now seeks to expand its footprint to Asia. His vision and deep understanding of the iGaming landscape equip him to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that the dynamic region presents.
“I want Pronet Gaming to lead the iGaming revolution by providing innovative, culturally tailored solutions that cater to the diverse and rapidly growing demands of the region. Through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of local markets, we aim to empower operators to offer world-class gaming experiences that engage players and drive sustainable growth,” he added.
According to Karaoulis, Pronet Gaming is poised to make a splash in Asia by leveraging its advanced technology, flexible platform solutions and deep market expertise while adapting to the unique characteristics of the region.
“The key differentiation point of Pronet Gaming is that we have B2C experience, which greatly aids in understanding the needs of operators and helping them to improve and execute their strategy according to the market. I have worked in B2C roles for more than seven years in my iGaming Career and managed campaigns across various channels, optimised conversion funnels, and learned to use data to improve player acquisition and retention,” said Karaoulis.
Karaoulis acknowledges that the marketing skills he has acquired from B2C experience are valuable in every B2B environment. As he dives into his new role at Pronet Gaming, Karaoulis aims to guide his operator clients on how to better market their own sites, including providing them with advice on effective acquisition strategies, content marketing and campaign structures that appeal to iGaming audiences.
“I also focus heavily on engagement strategies, loyalty programs, bonuses, and personalised offers to keep players active and returning. In my new B2B role, I will advise clients on best practices for player engagement, helping them adopt effective loyalty programs, personalised marketing, and retention tactics that drive player lifetime value to improve the end-player experience for our clients’ sites,” Karaoulis added.
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