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Record World Pool turnover on Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury
World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, saw record turnover on Lockinge Stakes Day, with the fixture featuring five World Pool races for the first time, an increase from two races in 2023.
Across the five races on the card, total turnover from World Pool bet types hit HK$145.3 million (approx. £14.6 million), up from HK$66 million (approx. £6.7 million) last year.
There was a surprise result in the feature G1 Lockinge Stakes, as Audience, the runner many thought was a pacemaker for his better fancied stablemate Inspiral, never saw another rival and came home in front under rider Rab Havlin. It marked a second win at the highest level for Havlin, and a second Lockinge Stakes for John & Thady Gosden.
For the third time this season, the UK & Irish Jockeys’ Championship saw riders compete for points determined by World Pool dividends, and while Silvestre de Sousa remained top on 44.10 points, there was plenty of movement in the top five.
Audience’s win at a World Pool dividend of 21.85 was enough to catapult Rab Havlin into the top five, and meant he emerged as the leading rider on the day.
Clifford Lee notched a double, with Elite Status winning the Listed Carnarvon Stakes at a World Pool dividend of 6.95 and Lethal Levi landing the HKJC World Pool handicap at a dividend of 8.80. It was Lee’s third win of the Championship and saw him rise to fourth in the table on 27.00 points.
Oisin Murphy maintained his position in third place with a win in the G3 Aston Park Stakes aboard Middle Earth (3.65), while William Buick was also successful on the day, riding King’s Gambit (4.80) to an impressive success in the London Gold Cup Handicap.
Next up for World Pool will be a debut on Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday May 26, and following that a return to the UK for a full card of races on Derby Day from Epsom on Saturday June 1, while the globally comingled pools will also be in action on the same day from Eagle Farm for Queensland Derby Day.
Upcoming World Pool events in the next three months:
May
Sunday 26: Irish 1000 Guineas Day – Curragh Racecourse (P)
June
Saturday 1: Queensland Derby Day – Eagle Farm Racecourse (P)
Saturday 1: Derby Stakes Day – Epsom Racecourse (F)
Saturday 8: Gold Challenge – Greyville Racecourse (S)
Saturday 15: Stradbroke Handicap Day – Eagle Farm Racecourse (P)
Tuesday 18: Queen Anne Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Wednesday 19: Prince of Wales’s Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Thursday 20: Gold Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Friday 21: Commonwealth Cup Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Saturday 22: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Sunday 30: Irish Derby Day – Curragh Racecourse (F)
July
Saturday 6: Eclipse Stakes – Sandown Racecourse (S)
Saturday 6: Durban July – Greyville Racecourse (S)
Sunday 7: Deutsches Derby Day – Hamburg Racecourse (P)
Saturday 27: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day – Ascot Racecourse (F)
Sunday 28: Champions Cup Day – Geryville Racecourse (P)
Sunday 28: Grosser Preis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen Day – Munich Racecourse (P)
Tuesday 30: Goodwood Cup Day – Goodwood Racecourse (F)
Wednesday 31: Sussex Stakes Day – Goodwood Racecourse (F)
*F: Full meeting – World Pool coverage on all races in the relevant meeting
P: Part meeting – World Pool coverage only on selected races in the relevant meeting
S: Single race – World Pool coverage only on this race in the relevant meeting
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Thunderkick diversifies ancient mythology game collection with Ways of Athena
Expanding pay ways unlock 25,000x win potential
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has launched Ways of Athena, a Greek mythology-themed title where matching mystery symbols reveal up to 43,923 ways to win.
The goddess of wisdom and warfare reigns supreme in the 3×5 slot, where helmets, shields, amphoras, and lyres line the reels. Matching mystery symbols land on reels two to five and enhance base game action, transforming into double symbols and mirroring an icon on reel one to increase the number of pay ways and boost wins.
Landing three scatters triggers the bonus round with an initial eight free spins, with each additional scatter awarding two extra spins. When mystery symbols match a scatter on reel one, they will also split into double symbols, providing the potential for 44 free spins.
During the bonus feature, matching mystery orbs are accumulated in a meter beneath the grid. For every five orbs collected, the number of pay ways assigned to mystery symbols increases up to five, and two additional spins are awarded, paving the way for 25,000x maximum wins.
Ways of Athena is the latest addition to Thunderkick’s diverse portfolio of class-leading content and supplements its ancient mythology offering that includes Sword of Khans, Odin’s Gamble, and Midas Golden Touch 1 and 2.
Johannes Polbring, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “Ways of Athena introduces matching mystery symbols which split two, three, or five ways, increasing the number of total pay ways up to a maximum of 43,923. This not only generates bigger wins but also provides the opportunity to trigger up to 44 free spins, enriching the player experience.
“This exciting concept, coupled with the popular Greek mythology theme and crisp visuals, delivers engaging gameplay that further strengthens Thunderkick’s offering on behalf of our global operator partners.”
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Spinomenal bolsters UK presence with BoyleSports partnership
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has bolstered its growing presence within the UK market following a content agreement with the esteemed operator BoyleSports.
Spinomenal’s library of titles will be made available to BoyleSports’ players via Light & Wonder’s OpenGaming™ platform. Games included in the deal from Spinomenal include Majestic King, Majestic Wild Buffalo, and Fairytale Beauties.
Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “We’re very happy to agree a content deal with such an established brand like BoyleSports. Our wide selection of engaging titles will certainly work well across BoyleSports’ gaming players.”
James Stephenson, Gaming Manager at BoyleSports added: “Our players have a deep understanding of what creates an exceptional gaming experience, and we are confident that Spinomenal’s impressive portfolio will be met with great approval.”
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REEVO Partners with DragonGaming™
REEVO is thrilled to announce a powerful partnership with DragonGaming™, a dynamic content provider renowned for creating thrilling and immersive online casino games. DragonGaming™ brings a catalog of meticulously crafted slots and table games that offer high-performance gameplay, vibrant graphics, and seamless cross-platform compatibility. With a deep commitment to delivering quality and innovation, DragonGaming™ games are designed to captivate players through rich visuals, a smooth user experience, and engaging storylines.
This partnership will bring DragonGaming™’s high-caliber games to REEVO’s platform, enabling REEVO’s operator partners to enhance their game offerings with titles optimized for any device and browser, supported in 25+ languages, and compatible with various currencies, including cryptocurrency. With this collaboration, REEVO continues to solidify its position as a leading iGaming aggregator, providing a comprehensive and diverse game library for global audiences.
“REEVO’s platform is the perfect environment to expand DragonGaming’s presence and enhance the overall gaming experience for our players,” said Jess Beker, Marketing Manager at DragonGaming™. “Through REEVO, we’re able to deliver our games to a broader audience, with the added benefit of REEVO’s sophisticated technology and data capabilities to enrich our players’ journeys.”
Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, also expressed his excitement for this new collaboration: “DragonGaming™ shares REEVO’s commitment to quality, creativity, and a player-first experience, making this partnership a fantastic fit. Their dedication to immersive gameplay and flawless performance aligns perfectly with our platform’s mission. Together, we’re not just expanding content – we’re elevating the entire iGaming experience for our partners and players alike.”
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