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PARIMAX PENS NEW MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BIRMINGHAM AND VICTORYLAND RACETRACKS

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

 

PariMAX Holdings, a core division of leading North American technology provider 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, has renewed its long-term agreements with Birmingham Race Course and VictoryLand in Alabama.

The strategic partnership sees all parties put their collective shoulders to the wheel around PariMAX’s renowned Totalisator (“tote”) platform and its Historical Horse Racing (HHR) pari-mutuel wagering terminals for patrons at these historic racing venues. The new deal continues a rich heritage of successful collaboration which has been in force since 2018, improving fan engagement and returning value to horse racing stakeholders in an increasingly competitive wagering and entertainment landscape.

In the past four years, Birmingham and VictoryLand have become increasingly popular with audiences for their historical racing terminals, as well as traditional live and simulcast wagering solutions. Customers can choose to play on terminals which draw from a deep well of historical racing data, statistics and archive video footage to produce pre-recorded races in a format appealing to gaming-oriented consumers while corresponding with the fair and familiar pari-mutuel betting model.

Considering the unique challenges of the pandemic and its challenging economic ripple effect, HHR’s rapid-fire on-demand betting opportunities have been pivotal to maintaining local employment .  Accordingly, pari-mutuel HHR gaming terminals have bolstered the status of these two local venues as attractive retail and entertainment destinations.

PariMAX HHR games distinctively utilize an actual production totalisator system via their 1/ST TECHNOLOGY sister company AmTote, the industry’s leading totalisator and pari-mutuel wagering company. Today’s state-of-the-art platform is the same one that hosts the vast majority of pari-mutuel wagering on live horse racing in North America. This natural synergy allows PariMAX to authentically build HHR games that are 100% pari-mutuel, running off the same bet types and regulatory rules as those used in live horse racing today. Nor are there any deviations in underlying odds, payout, breakage or commingled pools settlement calculations, tracking what exists in live racing pari-mutuel models today, and thereby delivering unparalleled authenticity, familiarity and trust among regular racing fans. 

Keith Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer at 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, said: “Having pioneered Historical Horse Racing in the great State of Alabama together, the team at PariMAX is proud and excited to continue our successful long-term relationship with Birmingham Race Course and VictoryLand as the provider of Historical Horse Racing pari-mutuel games to their continued growing patronage in Alabama.”

“Uniquely, PariMAX also pays back a percentage to each host racetrack for every single wager placed, using each respective track’s historical races. This is akin to the simulcast live horse racing host fee structures, in addition to paying horse racing industry stakeholders for the requisite historical race information data.

Dr. Lewis Benefield, Chief Operating Officer at Birmingham Race Course, added: PariMAX has been a great partner in our Historical Horse Racing endeavours and with us from the very outset, providing great products for our patrons that have helped us sustain and grow our local businesses and jobs. We look forward to continuing that success with PariMAX for years to come.”

1/ST TECHNOLOGY’s world-class products, spearheaded by divisions such as PariMAX, rank among the most trusted names across gaming, technology, horse and greyhound racing. AmTote’s technology and services already play host to the majority of racetrack operators in North America – and are currently in operation at Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Woodbine, alongside many others, processing more than $18 billion in pari-mutuel and fixed-odds wagering around the world each year.

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Hacksaw Gaming Scores Again in New Market – Another Exciting Launch with Betsson Group to Fire Up Buenos Aires!

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Hacksaw Gaming Scores Again in New Market - Another Exciting Launch with Betsson Group to Fire Up Buenos Aires!

 

Following a long standing partnership formed in 2021, Hacksaw Gaming and Betsson Group have surpassed some major milestones together. Showcasing our vibrant portfolio of games in markets such as the UK, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Estonia and Mexico, our relationship with Betsson is an ever developing one.

Buenos Aires is a vibrant regulated market with significant potential for growth within the digital online gaming community. Players can now enjoy unique and innovative games such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Le Bandit and R.I.P City for the first time ever, and we can’t wait for them to immerse themselves in the Hacksaw experience.

Impressively, this is our third expansion with Betsson in the last 4 months, having gone live with many fan favourites in both Croatia, Spain and now Buenos Aires. Equally noteworthy, looking at Betsson’s multiple brands Nordicbet, Betsafe, Europebet, Starcasino.IT and Casinoeuro to name a few, it’s not difficult to see why they’re one of the biggest fish in the vast online gaming ocean.

Founded in 1963 and starting off their industry leading operations with just a humble slot machine, Betsson Group is now an industry pioneer with licences in 23 jurisdictions. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to mark another pivotal moment in our partnership with Hacksaw Gaming.” Kevin Saliba – Commercial Director, Business Development went on to say, “This latest launch not only strengthens our bond but also promises to elevate the gaming experience for our players in Buenos Aires, who are in for a treat with Hacksaw’s exceptional portfolio of games.”

Marcus Cordes, Hacksaw Gaming CEO is just as delighted with the growth – “Expanding on what Betsson has stated, we’re elated to extend our game offerings to yet another jurisdiction of their esteemed players. Looking toward the journey ahead, we’re eager to further enrich their gaming experience in the days to come.”

Looking forward we can only imagine the possibilities ahead with Betsson.

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Pragmatic Play Prepares for GAT Cartagena Gaming Week 2024

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Pragmatic Play Prepares for GAT Cartagena Gaming Week 2024

 

Pragmatic Play is set to make another appearance at a Latin American exhibition, at GAT Expo in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

Taking place across three days from April 9 to 11, the event sees iGaming professionals gather at the Las Americas Convention Center for the 25th anniversary of the trade show.

GAT Expo Cartagena marks the third summit attended by the provider in Latin America this year, with “Pragmatic Play Experience”, as it keeps making headway and impressing industry delegates from across the region.

The gaming provider will be on stand A31 and A32 to showcase its diverse portfolio, including Slots, Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Bingo content, alongside its new Sportsbook offering.

Pragmatic Play will also be a premium sponsor of the event, emphasising the significance of such industry events and the important role the leading provider plays in them.

Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “Pragmatic Play is thrilled to once again be part of the vibrant Latin American gaming community at GAT Expo Cartegena and is proud to be a premium sponsor of the event.

“With the diverse multi-product portfolio and rapid growth in LatAm, it is set to be an exciting week of iGaming showcases and opportunities.”

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New Trade Association Launches Unprecedented Effort to Strengthen Responsible Online Gaming, Promote Best Practices

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New Trade Association Launches Unprecedented Effort to Strengthen Responsible Online Gaming, Promote Best Practices

 

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an independent trade association launched by seven of the largest U.S. legal mobile gaming companies, will actively promote a new industry-wide best practices charter, overseen by one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of responsible gaming (RG).

This unprecedented effort will be led by Dr. Jennifer Shatley, a deeply respected responsible gaming executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. She will serve as ROGA’s full-time Executive Director, and her role will be to facilitate widespread education to all relevant parties on the subject of responsible gaming.

ROGA will embark on a series of initiatives under Dr. Shatley’s direction. These include research, consumer and industry responsible gaming education and awareness, promoting responsible gaming best practices, an independent data clearinghouse, and an independent certification program.

Demonstrating their commitment to this endeavor, initial member companies – who together represent more than 85% of the legalized online sports betting and iGaming industry – have pledged more than $20 million in support of ROGA’s mission in year one. ROGA’s member companies include BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, FanDuel, Hard Rock Digital, and PENN Entertainment.

“I am humbled, honored, and excited to be selected to lead ROGA during this important period of growth in legalized mobile gaming. Many of America’s largest legal mobile gaming operators will be establishing a framework that helps to aid in responsible gaming education and awareness. Together, our members will work alongside researchers, experts, regulators and stakeholders to promote responsible online gaming and maximize our efforts to support additional responsible gaming education and awareness. By coming together with a clear set of objectives, ROGA and our members will work to enhance consumer protections and help provide easier and more efficient access to responsible gaming tools for consumers to enjoy the entertainment of online gaming,” said Dr. Shatley.

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