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1/ST BET SIGNS EDDIE OLCZYK TO THREE-YEAR EXTENSION DEAL

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1/ST TECHNOLOGY & AMTOTE AGREE MILESTONE MULTI-YEAR WAGERING DEAL TERMS WITH BIRMINGHAM RACE COURSE & VICTORYLAND

 

1/ST BET SIGNS EDDIE OLCZYK TO THREE-YEAR EXTENSION DEAL

HOCKEY HALL OF FAMER EDDIE OLCZYK TO CONTINUE SERVING AS BRAND AMBASSADOR, PROVIDing HORSE RACING PICKS, INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS

1/ST TECHNOLOGY has announced a three-year extension deal between renowned broadcaster and handicapper Eddie Olczyk and 1/ST BET, the official app of Golden Gate Fields, Gulfstream Park, the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, Santa Anita Park, the Preakness Stakes, the Pegasus World Cup, and this weekend’s Florida Derby. Olczyk has personally bet with 1/ST TECHNOLOGY’s products since 1996, and has served as a brand ambassador since 2013. Through this partnership, Olczyk will help introduce 1/ST BET to new and experienced racing fans, and will provide picks, insights, and wagering strategies to 1/ST TECHNOLOGY’s customers in North America.

“Working with someone as knowledgeable and respected as Eddie is a true honor, and the quality insight and analysis he provides to our customers each week is unmatched,” said Zachary Leifer, chief marketing officer of 1/ST TECHNOLOGY. “We could not be more excited to be keeping Eddie in the 1/ST family, and we look forward to expanding upon our partnership to further differentiate 1/ST BET as the “Players’ ADW.”

With 1/ST BET, Olczyk’s picks and insights are available to bettors on a regular basis through emails. blog posts, wager guides, video interviews and more. 1/ST BET and Xpressbet are cornerstone products, along with BETMIX, in the suite of betting tools from 1/ST TECHNOLOGY – the world’s leading gambling platform and technology company. Other 1/ST TECHNOLOGY brands include AmTote, XB SELECT, XB NET and PariMAX.

“This deal represents the alignment between the vision of 1/ST, their continued investment and dedication to horse racing, and my passion for the sport. And as a bettor who has personally used and believed in these products for more than two decades, extending my partnership was a no-brainer,” said Olczyk. “I am proud to say that I am a part of the 1/ST BET team.”

Since 2015, Olczyk has served as lead handicapper for NBC’s coverage of major horse racing events like the Preakness Stakes, Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup.  He was the winner of the 2018 Pegasus World Cup Betting Championship, a handicapping tournament with a $371,000 prize pool, and in 2009 famously hit a bet for $497,000 using his Xpressbet account, in which he correctly picked the winner of six straight races.

Beyond horse racing, Olczyk is a 16-year NHL veteran, a Stanley Cup winner, and was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013. He currently serves as the lead game analyst for the NHL on NBC.

As a 1/ST BET ambassador, Olczyk will be the face of promotions, sweepstakes and tournaments, including the “Big Bet” sweepstakes, which give the company’s customers the opportunity to make life-changing bets on marquee races like the Pegasus World Cup and the Preakness Stakes.

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Throughout the pandemic, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY has seen an uptick in sports bettors, and both novice and expert bettors rely on insights from handicappers like Olczyk, as well as the artificial intelligence platform within 1/ST BET, to make more informed wagers.

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Media Troopers Receives Two-Year Renewal of Colorado Sports Betting License

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Media Troopers Receives Two-Year Renewal of Colorado Sports Betting License

 

Media Troopers, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in sports betting and iGaming, has marked its two-year anniversary in promoting sports betting in Colorado as a vendor licensed by the state.

Shmulik Segal, CEO of Media Troopers said: “We are very proud of this renewal, as it marks a milestone of two successful years of growth and commitment to the State of Colorado.”

Colorado’s Division of Gaming has renewed Media Troopers’ vendor license, allowing the company to promote sports betting offers for its customers until January 2027.

“Receiving a new license and debuting in a state is always exciting, but it is where the hard work begins,” Segal added. “So I am proud to celebrate two successful years of hard work and dedication in promoting safe and reponsible gaming for our Colorado partners such as BetMGM, bet365, and BetFanatics.”

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1/ST and Goodwood Racecourse announce Group 1 pathways between the United Kingdom and North America

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1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, and Goodwood Racecourse, one of the United Kingdom’s leading racecourses, today announce a new initiative that will see a reciprocal partnership between 1/ST-owned racecourses in North America and Goodwood Racecourse in the United Kingdom.

This exciting new partnership will see horses gain automatic entry following success at the Pegasus World Cup meeting at Gulfstream Park on January 25, and at Goodwood Racecourse’s world-famous five-day festival, the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar.

The Pegasus World Cup Turf winner in 2025 will be granted automatic entry to the 2025 running of the Qatar Sussex Stakes. Likewise, the victor of the 2025 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf will gain automatic entry to the Qatar Nassau Stakes in 2025.

Additionally, the winner of this year’s £1m, Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes will gain automatic entry to the Pegasus World Cup Turf in 2026 and the winner of the Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes will gain automatic entry to the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf in 2026.

This new partnership will create an easily accessible pathway for horses to compete both in North America and the United Kingdom and help to encourage top-tier racehorses to travel and increase international participation at both fixtures – while also bolstering elite fields for global audiences and deeper fan engagement.

Aidan Butler, President of 1/ST, 
said: “Thanks again to our friends at Goodwood Racecourse as our partnership enters its second year. We can’t wait to see how our Pegasus World Cup Turf winners fare on the other side of the pond and look forward to welcoming the victors of the Qatar Sussex Stakes and Qatar Nassau Stakes back to Gulfstream Park in late January 2026 for one of the most lucrative racedays on the East Coast.

“These reciprocal pathways mark the latest strides in 1/ST’s bid to broaden the appeal and international participation in the world’s major races. We’ve already seen such incentives reap immediate rewards when Crimson Advocate won at Royal Ascot in 2023, having punched her automatic spot via our Royal Palm juvenile series at Gulfstream Park. Now, Miami can hopefully work its magic again with the Qatar Goodwood Festival!”

Edward Arkell, Director of Racing at Goodwood Racecourse, added: “We are thrilled to announce this fantastic new initiative, and I would like to thank 1/ST for their enthusiasm and support. By pairing two of our most prestigious races with a pair of turf races at the Pegasus World Cup meeting, we are confident that we have unlocked a well-scheduled gateway.

“This partnership also highlights the importance of collaborating with the best horseracing in the World and allows us the opportunity to showcase the obvious benefits of working alongside the North American horseracing circuit.”

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Salsa Technology’s FORMULA-BET: Take the Pole Position in Brazil’s Regulated Market

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Salsa Technology, a leader in iGaming market solutions, introduces FORMULA-BET, a revolutionary ecosystem designed to put operators in the pole position of Brazil’s regulated market. Inspired by the dynamism and precision of the Formula 1 universe, FORMULA-BET ensures lightning-fast delivery, offering the robust Salsa Omni PAM platform, along with secure, agile and certified integrations with aggregators, payment methods and sports betting.

With a solid track record of innovation and excellence, Salsa Technology ensures full compliance with the Betting Management System (Sigap) and holds GLI certifications for its PAM platform and integrations with the Salsa Gator content aggregator, payment solutions, and the First sports betting platform, all aligned with the requirements of SIGAP, Brazil’s Central Bank, and the Federal Revenue Service.

FORMULA-BET was designed to operate as a true cutting-edge racing team, focusing on three main pillars: speed of implementation with optimized technology for fast delivery and integration, meeting the demands of the regulated market in record time; high-performance team with specialized local support and proven expertise to drive results; compliance and security with full adherence to regulations, ensuring trust at every turn of the market.

At ICE Barcelona, Salsa’s commercial team will be ready to accelerate negotiations and present opportunities in Brazil, positioning itself as a strategic partner for companies aiming to lead in the country’s regulated market.

“Just like a Formula 1 car combines precision and innovation to cross the finish line first, FORMULA-BET provides operators with all the necessary tools to accelerate their business and dominate the regulated market with speed and accuracy”, says Eliane Nunes, CGO of Salsa Technology.

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