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Ben Stokes (Red Bull Athlete) & Stuart Broad share thoughts ahead of Virtual Grand Prix
This weekend, England teammates Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad will be rivals as they compete in the Virtual Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit.
Stokes will be racing for Red Bull a second time, whilst Broad is making his debut for AlphaTauri.
Ahead of Sunday’s race, both Stokes and Broad have been speaking about how they’ve been preparing along with sharing some thoughts on who is the better all-round sportsman…
Who is the better all-round sportsman?
Ben: When it comes to golf for me and Stuart – if we paid 20 times, it would be 11-9, 10 -10. We are very similar golfers, so it just depends who turns up and plays best on the day.
I think he would happily admit I have him covered on the football field, although he considers himself a tactical genius. I can see him standing on the side of the football pitch in a suit ordering people around in terms of formation and what to do. Come in tight, push out wide, and all that kind of stuff.
Stuart: With no hesitation, I have to say Stokesy is one of those mates that seems to be good at every sport he has a go at. I’m sat here trying to think of any sports I’d like to take him on 1v1 at.
- Cricket- No
- Rugby- Absolutely not
- Athletics- No chance
- Golf- We are pretty close but when it’s his day he’s unplayable
- Football – let’s just say neither of us is nearing a pro contract there….
Who would you say is the better driver between you?
Ben: To be honest, Stu and I have been practicing together. Trying to give each other tips and things like that because we don’t want to embarrass ourselves when it comes to race day. This is Stuarts the first time, so I have been giving him the tips that follow Red Bull athlete Alex Albon gave me it. I think we are both going to be better prepared than I was for the last race and we are both looking forward to it.
Stuart: Better? Or Quicker? I’d suggest Stokesy gets to the cricket ground in the morning for training before me, even if he leaves after me… but you should see the state of his alloys…
Sledging can be used quite effectively in cricket – do you think they’ll be any mind games between the two of you?
Ben: Not really from us, the mind will be totally on not making fools out of ourselves!!
Stuart: It’s an interesting one as we’ve actually been training together and working on strategies to help each other out for this race weekend (makes us sound like pros- were not, we just need all the help we can get!) I can genuinely say I hope we have a competitive battle. I think we’re really close actually; we just need to avoid contact in the first few laps and control our brains.
We do have a weakness in that we think we can overtake anywhere on the track!
Be patient and pick our spots. Patient?! Ben Stokes?! This could be chaos…
Are either of you big fans of F1/ have any heroes in the sport?
Ben: Out of the both of us Stuart is definitely the bigger F1 fan. But over the last couple of months, I would say that I have taken a lot more interest in it, purely from the game and the Drive to Survive TV series. I didn’t use to give it too much thought, but now I do take an interest. I haven’t been to a race yet but will definitely go to the next race I am around for. I have always been into cricket and golf, but F1 now is one of the sports I would say I take a decent amount of interest in.
Stuart: Love it. Always have done. I used to love watching it with my Dad when I was a kid. I’ve been very fortunate to have some wonderful experiences at races. My Dad & I went to Monza and Abu Dhabi with Red Bull at the time when Vettel & Webber were in the seats and we had brilliant weekends. Being up close to the cars just grows your enthusiasm for the sport. As cricketers, we always seem to check the cricket fixtures in early July as soon as they come out to see if they clash with Silverstone! I’ve found it to be one of those sports – a bit like NFL – where the more I’ve understood the strategy behind it, the more fascinating I’ve found it. Dream career if I wasn’t a cricketer? And if I wasn’t 6ft 6? A Formula 1 Driver… I have my virtual chance now.
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Gaming Corps signs groundbreaking strategic agreement with major shareholder, Denwena Limited
Gaming Corps, a publicly listed game studio based in Sweden, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with global iGaming group and existing major shareholder, Denwena Limited.
The agreement, subject to approval by Gaming Corps’ shareholders, aims to drive growth through the joint production, marketing and distribution of games.
In addition, Denwena will market Gaming Corps as a game studio to other operators and providers, as well as use its extensive network of streamers and influencers for major digital marketing campaigns for the games produced under the collaboration.
The agreement is based upon milestones regarding Gaming Corps’ monthly revenue, linked to the joint games produced. Each milestone is achieved when the turnover from the collaboration reaches or exceeds a specific threshold for a single calendar month, outlined in the table below.
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Should these milestones be achieved, Denwena Limited will be compensated through a warrant program with a predetermined number of shares in Gaming Corps for each milestone reached.
If the collaboration achieves all eight milestones, which Gaming Corps and Denwena Limited acknowledge to be ambitious, the maximum number of warrants Denwena Limited can receive is 208,640,208 with the maximum dilution in Gaming Corps shares fixed at 58.9%.
Each warrant entitles Denwena to subscribe for one new share in Gaming Corps at a subscription price of SEK 1.34 (which corresponds to 130 per cent of the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company’s share on Nasdaq First North Growth Market thirty trading days before June 16, 2025
Given the high levels of turnover required by the agreement’s various milestones, there is no communicated timetable for when each milestone will be achieved.
In addition to the collaboration agreement, Gaming Corps and Denwena Limited have entered into a loan agreement for a credit facility totalling €2 million, maturing on 20 June 2028 with an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum.
The total value of the agreement is approximately SEK 280 million, which means that the rules in AMN 2025:19 on certain related party transactions need to be considered to comply with generally accepted practice in the stock market.
Against this background, the agreement is subject to approval by Gaming Corps’ shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting. Notice of the meeting will be published shortly. The shares and votes held by Denwena will not be considered in the resolution of the General Meeting.
If milestones are reached, Denwena will subscribe for new shares in Gaming Corps with the support of the warrants Denwena receives in connection with each milestone.
These shares will be transferred from Denwena to Denwena’s owners to avoid mandatory bids in the Company. There is no agreement or other agreement between Denwena’s owners regarding the coordinated exercise of voting rights in Gaming Corps.
“The collaboration with Denwena Limited has had a flying start, and when they first chose to double their RGS agreement with us and then also enter heavily as an owner in connection with our directed share issue in the autumn of 2024, it was an important step for our company journey. To now be able to tell you about the continued path we have set out for Gaming Corps together with them feels incredibly exciting. Our common ambition is to build Gaming Corps into one of the great dragons among the world’s game studios in the coming years. Thanks to the step-by-step model with milestones that the collaboration is based on, the risks for us as a company are small, while the opportunities for both the Company and us shareholders are extremely exciting,” comments Juha Kauppinen, CEO of Gaming Corps.
“We are very pleased with the design of this agreement. In the event of a successful exchange, there is indeed a large dilution effect on our share, but at the same time it is fully conditional on extreme revenue growth levels for Gaming Corps, levels that most likely create value for our shareholders at completely different levels than the dilution effect,” adds Bülent Balikci, Chairman of the Board of Gaming Corps.
“This, in turn, means that if sales do not increase according to our set milestones and joint ambition, there will be no dilution of the share. In addition, Denwena is committed to supporting us with the financing needs that may arise when we gear up the organisation in such a comprehensive way through a loan agreement. Thus, the structure of the agreement creates double built-in protections for our existing investors.
“Here I would also like to clarify that it is only the turnover directly derived from the collaboration with Denwena Limited that is included in these calculations of milestones, while our other operations continue according to the previously communicated strategy and plan.”
Juha Kauppinen, CEO of Gaming Corps, concludes: “Although we have had a very good revenue development in Gaming Corps in recent years, the figures discussed in this collaboration are at very high levels. If we were to achieve only a couple of these milestones, we are likely to be more than profitable, which would be a fantastic development for Gaming Corps and the shareholders.
“In parallel, we will of course also continue to build the Company according to our previous communication, where our strong distribution network and our innovative, unique game engines have given us a solid foundation for increased shareholder value in the long-term work towards profitability, concludes.”
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Betsson Group has today launched its flagship brand, Betsson, in Lithuania, marking a new chapter in the Group’s ongoing strategy to unify and elevate its brand presence globally. The rebrand sees the former Betsafe operation transition to the Betsson brand, further strengthening the company’s positioning in regulated markets.
Betsson Group first entered the Lithuanian market in 2016 through the acquisition of TonyBet, which was rebranded as Betsafe the following year. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself as one of the leading operators in the country. The transition to Betsson reflects the Group’s ambition to bring even greater consistency, scalability, and brand recognition to its operations across regulated markets. For Lithuanian customers, it ensures the same trusted and seamless gaming experience – now backed by the strength of a globally recognised brand, with expanded resources, international partnerships, and unique fan engagement opportunities.
Jesper Svensson, CEO at Betsson Group, commented, “Lithuania has been an important market for us over the years, and this rebrand is a natural next step in our journey. By aligning our presence in the market under the Betsson brand, we can tap into broader marketing synergies, strengthen our global identity, and continue offering the same great service that our customers know and trust.”
The rebrand reflects Betsson’s ongoing investment in Lithuania, where the company moved into a larger office in Vilnius’ Central Business District just over two years ago. Today, the office is home to around 40 employees working across commercial, payments and support functions.
Over the years, the Group has also built strong local partnerships that demonstrate its commitment to sport. Betsafe is the title sponsor of the Lithuanian Basketball League (Betsafe-LKL), one of the most competitive leagues in the region. The brand also supports both the men’s and women’s Lithuanian national basketball teams, and is a proud sponsor of football club FC Žalgiris.
This brand transition also aligns with Betsson Group’s broader international marketing strategy. The Group is actively investing in high-profile sports sponsorships, including partnerships with Boca Juniors and Racing Club in Argentina, Inter in Italy, Atlético Nacional in Colombia and several other clubs across Europe and Latin America. These global initiatives not only raise brand awareness but also bring added value to local markets like Lithuania through stronger brand recognition and cross-market campaigns.
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ELA Games, an innovative iGaming game development studio, has redeveloped its comprehensive Client Area. These changes package crucial assets and data regarding the studio’s games and content in an intuitive and informative manner.
The new Client Area includes the following information:
- Roadmap: B2B clients can now learn about the studio’s plans before they’re revealed to the public. Here, clients can access upcoming games, their information and the company’s forthcoming business plans.
- Game Info: Clients can view ELA Games’ content stats in one consolidated section. They can sort each game by certain metrics, such as RTP%, volatility and more.
- Licensing Info: ELA Games currently has licenses for various regions across Europe, including Malta, Romania, Denmark, and Sweden. Clients can view all the games available in each region to better understand the scope of content applicable to their platforms.
- Visual Assets: Clients can access every game’s visual elements for promotional and marketing purposes and game demos.
ELA Games has grown substantially since its inception, with a significant increase in production output. With more visually-rich content and more technical details for clients to digest, having a consolidated and centralised Client Area that includes all relevant information for B2B clients is essential.
Yaroslav Soloshenko, Business Development Manager of ELA Games, commented on the new improvements, “The Client Area is a useful hub where all our onboarded clients can view game details, our studio’s plans and download any visual assets. This consolidated section makes it easier for operators to interact with our brand and make the most out of our content more effectively. We look forward to making more additions to the improved Client Area as we continue to grow and expand our portfolio.”
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