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SPOTLIGHT SPORTS GROUP ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN RACING POST AND AK BETS FOR THE SWEET SPOT
Spotlight Sports Group, a world-leading technology, content and media company specialising in sports betting, has today announced a partnership with AK Bets that will see the bookmaker become the title sponsor of the Racing Post’s acclaimed golf betting show The Sweet Spot, featuring revered golf tipster Steve Palmer and host Jack Reeve.
The Sweet Spot will be distributed every Tuesday with the dynamic duo of the Racing Post’s esteemed host Jack Reeve and renowned golf tipster Steve Palmer bringing their unrivalled expertise and engaging discussions to the fore with these unmissable weekly shows.
Additionally, viewers can look forward to four special edition episodes coinciding with each of the prestigious golf Majors, featuring exclusive live watchalong sessions of the thrilling final days of The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open and The Open.
Of the new deal, Spotlight Sports Group’s Head of Media Sales Damian Mears said: “The Sweet Spot has established itself as one of our most popular weekly shows and Steve’s insight and expertise is widely regarded as the leading content and opinion for golf sports bettors. We’re excited to partner with AK Bets and continue to grow our reach and engage with a valued audience in both the UK and Ireland.”
Discussing the partnership, Anthony Kaminskas, founder of AK Bets, said: “I have been an avid listener of The Sweet Spot for a number of years and I’m delighted AK Bets is now sponsoring the podcast. I’m particularly excited AK Bets are going to be involved with watchalongs for the four Majors and feel like that’s a format we, along with Jack and Steve, can have fun with while creating engaging content for the show’s followers. Golf is a sport we’re keen to attack at AK Bets and this partnership with The Sweet Spot fits perfectly with our aspirations to be the go-to bookmaker for golf bettors.”
The Sweet Spot can be viewed across the Racing Post YouTube channel and AK Bet’s social and sportsbook channels for detailed analysis of the week’s upcoming golfing action starting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 for The Masters at Augusta.
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Casino Portugal, one of the leading online gaming operators in the country, has announced the addition of MGA Games titles to its digital entertainment catalog. Thanks to this partnership, users can now enjoy some of the Spanish developer’s most successful releases, such as O Bandido Explosivo, O Gato Mago, Fortuna do Petróleo, Mar Dourado Megaways, Avalanche Selvagem, Minerais Mágicos, Carnaval de Lendas Míticas, and Giro Estelar, among others. This integration strengthens the casino’s content offering, which currently includes over 800 available games.
The arrival of MGA Games’ titles marks another step in Casino Portugal’s strategy to offer a diverse, safe, and high-quality gaming experience tailored to the tastes of the local audience. MGA Games, in turn, continues to expand its international presence with its innovative localized productions, which are already a benchmark in Spain, Europe, and Latin America. With a catalog of over 200 games and 20 years of industry experience, the company is recognized for its ability to adapt to each market.
“We are very pleased with the launch of our games at Casino Portugal, a leading company in the sector. This agreement allows us to bring our productions even closer to the Portuguese audience, a strategic market in our European expansion,” said Javier Lanfranchi, Commercial Director of MGA Games. “We will continue to invest in innovative and localized content that connects with players in each country.”
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Max Level will work closely with Riot’s India and South Asia teams to amplify brand campaigns, regional esports initiatives, product updates, and community-first storytelling in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other South Asian markets. The collaboration aims to build authentic, culturally resonant narratives that reflect Riot’s mission as a player-focused organisation.
The win follows a competitive multi-agency pitch process that saw Max Level selected from among several top PR agencies. The decision was based on Max Level’s deep understanding of the gaming and esports audience, its creative-first approach, and its proven ability to drive conversation and cultural relevance.
Siddharth Nayyar, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Max Level, said, “Winning the PR mandate for Riot Games is a defining moment for us. Riot has not only shaped the modern multiplayer era but also built global communities around player-first values. We’re thrilled to help expand that legacy in India and South Asia, a region that’s growing and evolving at a breakneck pace.”
Max Level’s mandate includes ongoing campaign support for key products and IPs, regional amplification of Riot’s global esports events, as well as strategic counsel on community engagement and creator collaborations. The agency’s track record with brands like NODWIN Gaming, SuperGaming, CyberPowerPC India, KRAFTON, ESL FACEIT Group among others makes it uniquely positioned to drive culturally relevant PR in gaming and esports.
According to the Lumikai State of India Gaming Report 2024, India’s gaming market reached $3.1 billion in FY23, with projections to hit $7.5 billion by FY28, fueled by a base of over 568 million gamers, nearly half of whom are paying users. The report also highlights how India is now the largest consumer of mobile games globally, creating an immense opportunity for publishers like Riot to scale their reach and community.
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kwiff unveiled as official betting partner and Back Of Shirt sponsor of Motherwell FC for 2025/26 Season
kwiff, the super-charged sports betting service, has been unveiled as the official betting partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor of Motherwell FC ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season in a 2-year agreement at least.
This is kwiff’s debut football partnership in Scotland, and signifies a big step forward as the brand continues to amplify its UK presence. As part of the agreement, kwiff’s branding will feature on the back of the club’s home and away kits, along the bottom.
Garry McGibbon, Director of Spryme Limited, commented: “We’re very pleased to join forces with Motherwell FC, a club with a proud history and passionate fans. Working with Motherwell gives us the perfect chance to introduce our brand to Scottish supporters – and we’re looking forward to getting behind Motherwell in the upcoming campaign.”
Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC, said: “Welcoming kwiff as our Official Betting Partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor for the 2025/26 season is the perfect way to kick-start our campaign. It’s great to have kwiff behind us for the season ahead.”
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