partnerships
ARC and RMG Partner to Create Shared Channels for the International Wagering Market
Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Racecourse Media Group (RMG) are delighted to announce the creation of shared channels to distribute UK racing internationally.
The five-year partnership, which commences from January 2024, will mean that content from British and Irish racecourses will be promoted and commercialised in a range of international tote (pari-mutuel) markets as a single service. This new tote service will come under the banner of GBI Racing (Great British & Irish racing), which had served a similar function from 2010 to 2018.
Separately, a service for a range of fixed odds territories will broadcast coverage from British racecourses, plus ARC’s Premier Greyhound Racing service. The broadcast services for both tote and fixed odds channels will be provided by ARC’s production business, Vermantia.
The aligning of the rights of RMG (34 British racecourse shareholders, including Jockey Club racecourses, and York and Goodwood) and ARC (16 British racecourses), plus other independent racecourses, such as Ascot, Chester and Newbury will create new efficiencies and synergies, which will maximise returns to the sport. It will also enable British and Irish racing to be effectively marketed and promoted to international audiences.
Brendan Parnell, ARC Managing Director of Media and International, said: “This partnership will offer British racing a unified export service, streamlined for our various international partners. Working with our colleagues at RMG, we look forward to offering and developing this efficient international platform to distribute and promote the sport around the world.”
Maritn Stevenson, RMG CEO, said: “I am delighted that British racing, and Irish racing via the tote service, will be sold and promoted as one package. This will drive further value for our racecourses and provide a better product for our customers across the world. I look forward to working with Brendan and his team in creating this leading international service.
“I would also very much like to thank SIS for the work they have done for our racecourses in this area over the last five years.”
partnerships
Gcore And Xsolla Announce Partnership To Drive Global Game Distribution And Faster Downloads
Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, announced its partnership with video game commerce company Xsolla. The alliance will enable Xsolla to provide game developers and publishers with new global distribution channels catering to gamers worldwide, regardless of their locations. With Gcore’s 180 global points of presence (PoPs), players will benefit from reduced time-to-play and smoother, more efficient game downloads.
Xsolla Launcher is a powerful tool for game development companies of all sizes to widen distribution and easily build communities. It streamlines game installation, enhances player communication, and boosts monetization, allowing developers to concentrate on creativity and business logic. By leveraging Gcore’s robust CDN, Xsolla Launcher ensures seamless, speedy game downloads for all players by efficiently fetching and caching game components and initiating rapid downloads upon player request.
“At Xsolla, we’re committed to elevating the gaming experience for developers and players globally,” said David Stelzer, President of Xsolla. “Our collaboration with Gcore’s cutting-edge CDN technology significantly narrows the gap between the game and its players by delivering assets at unparalleled speed. This integration into our new Xsolla Launcher sets the bar for high-performance service and empowers our customers to focus on what they do best: create captivating games.”
Xsolla engineers chose Gcore CDN for its global network of 180+ edge servers, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of game assets worldwide. With a network capacity exceeding 110 Tbps and connectivity to 14,000 peering partners, Gcore averts congestion and disruptions, even during major releases. Operating under strict security measures and meticulous server maintenance, Gcore guarantees exceptional availability. Additionally, Gcore’s CDN integration with its proprietary DNS services further minimizes the risk of service interruptions or outages.
“We’re thrilled to be part of Xsolla’s pioneering solution, driving the gaming industry forward,” commented Ilya Matveev, Business Development Director at Gcore. “Xsolla Launcher brings flexibility to the industry, allowing companies to implement a D2C approach – a way to monetize their existing game fan base without the burden of platform fees. Relying on the power of Gcore’s edge infrastructure, Xsolla Launcher is revolutionizing game distribution by eliminating market barriers, reducing development costs, and fostering creativity.”
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Dot Connections secures aggregation deal with leading iGaming provider Wazdan
Dot Connections, a fast-growing iGaming aggregator, has penned a content distribution partnership with casino game supplier Wazdan to add the studio’s innovative portfolio to its ACE platform.
The agreement will see over 180 games, including latest releases Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Gold Edition, 30 Coins, and the ever-popular Power of Gods™ series, made available to Dot Connections’ operating partners via a single-API.
Wazdan has been developing leading slot titles for more than 14 years and currently has over 200 cross-platform casino games in its portfolio.
The partnership underlines Dot Connections’ position as a trusted aggregator to top-tier providers globally, including in LatAm where it is quickly establishing a strong foothold.
Cora Chen, COO at Dot Connections, said: “Launching this partnership with Wazdan represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering the very best content to our partners and their players.
“With operators joining us at a rapid rate, we look forward to boosting the exposure of Wazdan’s first-class suite in our key operating markets.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “It brings us great excitement to form this partnership with Dot Connections.
“With their offering already available to over 500 operators, we are really pleased that even more gaming enthusiasts will be able to enjoy our leading game portfolio in Asia, LatAm and beyond.”
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Brazilian online gaming market
Mancala Announces Partnership with XSA Sports
Mancala continues to go from strength to strength in the Brazilian online gaming market, with the announcement of another new partnership. This time the partnership has been created with leading platform provider, XSA Sports. A prominent name across the Brazilian igaming landscape, this new partnership will allow for even more users to play Mancala games in this up-and-coming market.
Mancala Gaming’s CEO Nikita Gorshkov said: “We are delighted to enter a partnership with XSA Sports. Expanding our presence in Brazil is very important for us, and working with XSA Sports means even more people will have access to our games across the region. We look forward to many great things together.”
Bruno Almeida, Business Development Manager of XSA Sports, said: “We are excited about this partnership between XSA Sports and Mancala Games. This collaboration is a significant step for us as it allows us to offer innovative and engaging games to our operators here in Brazil, providing users with a unique and diverse experience.”
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