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RACING POST ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM ‘THE BIG PUNTING SURVEY’ OF MORE THAN 10,000 HORSERACING BETTORS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

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Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a world-leading technology, content and media company, has announced the results of a major betting survey conducted by the Racing Post, the undisputed home of horseracing content.

The Big Punting Survey received responses from more than 10,400 respondents in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland. The survey is believed to be one of the largest surveys of sports bettors ever carried out, and revealed detailed views relating to the current state of horseracing, betting activity and affordability checks.

This unique survey revealed that 17% of UK-based respondents and 13% of Ireland-based respondents have been asked to undertake an affordability check, whereby bettors are asked to provide bookmakers with bank statements and payslips. Of those, 55% refused to provide the financial documentation, and even of those who did provide documents, less than half (38%) were given what they regarded as a satisfactory deposit limit.

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Discussing the results of the survey, Racing Post Editor and Group Racing Director, Tom Kerr said: “These results offer startling evidence of the degree to which affordability checks are already affecting a wide range of racing bettors and how few are willing to provide the sensitive financial documents requested by bookmakers. Even when some punters do reluctantly engage with the checks, less than one in two is left satisfied by the process.”

The participants almost uniformly (97%) said that they, rather than the government, regulator, or their bookmaker, are best placed to determine what is affordable to spend on gambling. Of those who haven’t yet been asked to undertake an affordability check, just 12% indicated they would comply with one.

When asked about the utilisation of black market bookmakers, almost 4% of the participants said they had used one in the past 12 months and another 11% know someone who has.

Tom Kerr added: “If you extrapolate these results across the wider racing audience, it creates an ominous picture for the sport and the regulated betting market in Britain. It’s clear bettors are increasingly turning to the black market, where onerous affordability checks are as absent as all other forms of player protection. Based on these findings, it’s likely that tens of thousands of bettors and hundreds of millions of pounds in betting turnover have already shifted to unregulated and untaxed offshore bookmakers.

“Next month’s Cheltenham Festival will see hundreds of thousands of racing fans increase their betting budget for one incredible week of sporting action at the home of jumps racing. However, that increased betting activity will almost certainly result in many of these bettors being subjected to affordability checks, which our polling indicates very few will comply with.

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“As such, it’s likely that the 2023 Cheltenham Festival will prove an unprecedented bonanza for black market operators, but a black week for racing, which is seeing its revenue streams dry up as its customers stop betting.

“Under current Gambling Commission guidelines betting operators have no choice but to continue subjecting their customers to these incredibly unpopular affordability checks. It’s critical that the government steps in to provide common sense clarity on what is and isn’t expected by bookmakers before we end up driving yet more customers into the hands of black market operators, doing catastrophic damage to horse racing in the process.”

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Swintt journeys back through the sands of time in Egypt King Book Hunt

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Calling all treasure hunters, thrill seekers and intrepid explorers with a thirst for the unknown – this month, popular premium casino software provider, Swintt, is inviting you back on an epic journey through the sands of time in its action-packed slot, Egypt King Book Hunt.

Set to a backdrop of a long-forgotten temple where mystic relics abound, Egypt King Book Hunt is the third instalment of the popular SwinttPremium series and this time combines simple gameplay and classic graphics and sound with the studio’s much-loved “Book” free spins feature.

Activated whenever three or more of the iconic ‘Book’ symbols appear anywhere on the reels, players will first be prompted to leaf through the pages of an ancient tome until one icon is chosen at random to be the game’s lucky symbol, after which a series of 10 free spins will get underway.

During these bonus games, any instances of the lucky symbol that complete a payline will expand to fill their entire reel – and what’s more, payouts will be awarded for all winning combos regardless of whether the symbols are adjacent or not. On top of that, further free spins can be won for landing additional book symbols and players can even opt to buy into the feature directly.

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With Egypt King Book Hunt being available to play with 5 or 10 fixed paylines, players will be able to customise their experience to the level of variance that they’re most comfortable with and they’ll also have the chance to try and double any winnings they collect in an optional risk feature.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “The fact that the pyramids have stood for thousands of years is testament to them being a design classic – and we feel our Premium slots fall into much the same category! Combining iconic graphics and sound, intuitive gameplay and popular ‘Book’ free spins, we’re sure Egypt King Book Hunt will be a great addition.”

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7777 gaming partners with Relum

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Leading online casino game developer 7777 gaming has joined forces with Relum, a trusted casino engine, to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience to operators worldwide.

This collaboration enables 7777 gaming to bring its extensive portfolio of over 140 thrilling games to Relum’s network of esteemed operators across the globe. Through this integration, online casinos powered by Relum will gain instant access to 7777 gaming’s engaging and diverse selection of games, such as Cash 100, Barbarian, Candy Anyway, Sea of Treasure, Diamonds of Majesty, and Cash 20x. These immersive games promise an unparalleled gaming experience, combining cutting-edge technology with engaging narratives. .

Relum, a trusted name in the industry, has rapidly ascended to a leading position by developing a state-of-the-art casino aggregation platform. The platform provides instant access to a vast array of games, boasting over 20,000 titles from more than 240 content providers through a single API integration and toolbox such as free round, jackpots, tournaments and partner success service to support player engagement and revenue growth opportunities.

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Elena Shaterova, Chief Commercial Officer at 7777 gaming, shared her enthusiasm about the partnership: “Our goal at 7777 gaming has always been to set new standards in the gaming industry. Collaborating with Relum allows us to showcase our commitment to innovation and excellence. We look forward to a successful partnership that will satisfy the players’ requirements for next level of entertainment in any online casino.”

Ashot Sahakyan, Chief Operating Officer at Relum said: “Relum is committed to providing our operators with the most diverse and engaging content available in the market. 7777 gaming’s portfolio perfectly aligns with our vision, and we are confident that this partnership will elevate the gaming experience for our clients and their players.”

This partnership exemplifies the commitment of both 7777 gaming and Relum to delivering top-tier gaming solutions and reinforces their positions as leaders in the online casino industry.

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Atlas-IAC Unveils Transformation to Atlaslive

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In May 2024, Atlas-IAC underwent a rebranding, resulting in a change of name and company design to Atlaslive, the dynamic iGaming platform. These changes were developed in collaboration with the Banda agency.

The main objective of the rebranding was to communicate the internal transformations as Atlaslive experiences rapid growth and continuous technological advancement, while also capturing the dynamic nature of the iGaming market.

In today’s world, technology is not stagnant; rather, it embodies an ongoing process of evolution that resonates with the dynamism of our surroundings. This philosophy underscores the transition from Atlas-IAC to Atlaslive. The best tech is — the more it looks alive. That’s why the company decided to embrace the concept of “live”. The descriptor of the company further reinforces this notion, emphasizing its evolution into a dynamic iGaming platform.

As a globally recognized leader in providing high-quality solutions for the iGaming industry, Atlaslive is set to redefine the landscape with its innovative technology and unwavering dedication to excellence. Maxim Slobodyanyuk, CEO of Atlaslive, said:

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We are thrilled to introduce Atlaslive. The best tech is live tech. The success of any tech is the quality of connections between people. Our tech is a living entity, not static code. Imagine technology that breathes with the world, evolves, expands, changes, reacts, and adapts to deliver the best results possible. All of this is embodied in Atlaslive.”

The company’s CEO added: “Our rebranding signifies a pivotal moment in our journey as we evolve alongside our global partners. Our strategy revolves around leadership in the iGaming industry, expanding our solutions to enhance the iGaming experience, making it more effective, profitable, responsible, and intelligent. Atlaslive is a dynamic iGaming platform that delivers unparalleled results and enriches every interaction.”

With a focus on trustworthiness, scalability, customization, adaptiveness, sustainability, and security, Atlaslive is poised to set new benchmarks in the iGaming industry and beyond. Experience the impulse of innovation with Atlaslive.

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Atlaslive embarked on creating a multifunctional and automated platform designed to optimize the workflow of sports betting and casino operators. Opportunities  of the Atlaslive Platform include Sportsbook, Casino, Bonus Engine, Payment Systems, Risk management and Fraud Prevention tools, Retail module,  Business Analytics, CRM and CMS. Atlaslive is recognized as one of the leading  Sportsbook Platforms and the absolute winner in both the “Best Sports Betting Provider” and “Rising Star in Sports Betting Technology” categories for Central and Eastern Europe. Follow Atlaslive on LinkedIn to stay updated on the company’s latest news.

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