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Kevin Reid set to take the reins at 1X2 Network

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Sean St. John steps down from the role of CEO on 31st Jan 2022 after 20 years and will take a reduced product role with Chief Commercial Officer Reid taking over

1X2 Network, the award-winning online casino content developer and aggregator, has announced that incumbent CEO Sean St. John is stepping down after more than 20 years, with Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Reid stepping up to the top job.

St. John co-founded the business alongside Brian Reid in 2002. He oversaw both technical and product teams for the vast majority of his time at the helm and lead the 1X2 Network teams in creating their successful virtual sport games, an aggregation system for other games studios, numerous innovative slots and more latterly their very successful MegawaysTM titles including Megaways JackTM, 1 Million Megaways BCTM and the award winning Branded MegawaysTM. St. John was instrumental in the creation of Iron Dog Studio to sit alongside the 1X2gaming team and it was from that combination that 1X2 Network as a whole took home the Slot Supplier of the Year at the EGR 2021 B2B awards. He shall continue in a product role, overseeing aspects of the content production and innovation moving forward.

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Reid joined 1X2 Network back in November 2012 and has been responsible for leading the commercial strategy of the group. Over that time, 1X2 Network has become a tier one provider of some of the most popular online slots and casino content in the market.

As CEO, Reid will take on responsibility for the overall management of 1X2 Network and its 1X2gaming and Iron Dog Studio subsidiaries. He will also lead the direction and strategy as 1X2 Network enters a multitude of new markets in the next year. He will remain supported by the senior commercial staff.

Sean St. John said: “It has been an honour to serve as CEO of 1X2 Network for 20 years and to watch the business grow from a small but ambitious studio into a tier one provider with several subsidiaries and portfolio of award-winning content.

“From day one we have pursued a strategy of creating games that will engage and entertain players, and to make those games available to operators in regulated markets. It has proved to be a very successful strategy and one that I am proud to have overseen.

“The time is now right from me to step down from the role of CEO and I look to the future knowing that the business is great hands with Kevin stepping into the top job. I am delighted to continue assisting the company during such an exciting period of growth and have full confidence that we have the right team in place to maintain and extend our current progress”

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Kevin ReidChief Executive Officer of 1X2 Network, said: “I would like to thank Sean for his incredible contribution to the business and for making 1X2 Network into the leading content provider and aggregator that it is today.

“His shoes are certainly big ones to fill, but I believe we have phenomenal momentum behind the business, and I look forward to leading 1X2 Network into the next chapter of its success story.”

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South African Online Casino Player Strikes Gold with R189,000 Win at Tusk Casino

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In a thrilling display of fortune and skill, Tusk Casino announces a monumental win by Adelheid, a passionate player from South Africa, who secured an astonishing R189,000 from a mere R100 bet on the renowned casino slot game, Gate of Olympus. This remarkable achievement underscores the high-stakes excitement that Tusk Casino offers to its players.

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Zitro Redefines Gaming with Innovative Entertainment at FIJMA Madrid

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Zitro, a global leader in gaming entertainment, is not just creating games; it’s crafting success stories that echo around the world. Known for its high-performance games and innovative gameplay, Zitro is set to transform the gaming narrative yet again.

This year, Zitro will showcase its latest advancements at the FIJMA Madrid, inviting attendees to experience a spectacular lineup of products that push the boundaries of conventional gaming. The event will serve as a stage for Zitro’s newest offerings, particularly its video slots and video bingo games, which have already proven profitable in Spanish Gaming Halls, Bingos, and Casinos.

Visitors to Zitro’s booth will encounter the cutting-edge designs and unique gameplay that only Zitro can provide. The company prides itself on its ability to blend engaging entertainment with profitable outcomes, ensuring that every game is a masterpiece of form and function.

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Moreover, Zitro Digital will take center stage with its array of online games that promise to revolutionize player engagement and challenge perceptions of traditional and digital gaming environments. This segment demonstrates Zitro’s commitment to innovation and its continuous effort to create immersive experiences that are not just games, but enduring stories loved by players across the globe.

Join Zitro at FIJMA Madrid to discover how it continues to rewrite the history of gaming, one successful story at a time.

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SIS and Premier Greyhound Racing reveal improved greyhound race time schedule

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Sports Information Services (SIS), the leading multi-content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, and Premier Greyhound Racing (PGR), the media rights company supplier of greyhound racing to the betting industry and direct to viewers, have collaborated to offer a revised race time schedule starting from 20 May.

Designed to protect the long-term future of UK greyhound racing, the new schedule will see morning fixtures start slightly later – moving from 10.47 to 11.01 and 10.54 to 11.09. Additionally, there will also be a slightly later start time for some evening fixtures aimed at a retail audience, with the first evening fixture now starting at 18.08.

Commenting on the improved schedule, Terry Mahoney, Head of Business Development at ARC, said: “The new race times will help make it easier for customers to navigate busy racing schedules as well as improving operations trackside. We will continue to listen, monitor, and adapt schedules where and when needed as we move forward to deliver the best service possible for betting operators as well as punters.”

Paul Witten, Managing Director at SIS, added: “We are passionate about delivering a greyhound racing service that benefits all of the sport’s stakeholders. Together with Premier Greyhound Raxing, we have introduced a revised racing schedule that benefits operators and their customers.

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“Our approach to greyhound racing is grounded in sustainability and flexibility. This collaboration with fellow service providers allows everyone to enjoy all the high-quality action produced on a daily basis from tracks across the UK and Ireland.”

SIS has long-term agreements in place with bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power and Betfred to deliver its greyhound content across UK and Irish retail and digital channels. SIS also promotes this content across dozens of leading international operators, as well as through SISRacing.tv.

PGR offers greyhound action, cards, video replays, results, news and info on greyhounds.attheraces.com, and regular live broadcasts on Sky Sports Racing. Premier Greyhound Racing is a joint venture between Arena Racing (ARC) and Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group. Between them, the two companies own nine of the 20 licensed British greyhound tracks and ARC manage the media rights for five independent tracks.

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