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Led by the seasoned IGL Pahadi, alongside Mr. Jay, Hasan, Adeeb, and Arman, the new S8UL Elite lineup is ready to make its mark and reign supreme in Free Fire MAX

S8UL, a global powerhouse in gaming and esports content, has officially announced the acquisition of Team Elite’s Free Fire MAX roster, forming its new team – S8UL Elite. This reflects the organization’s continued commitment to achieving excellence through championship-winning teams across multiple esports titles.

Spearheaded by in-game leader Lokesh Karakoti (Pahadi), S8UL Elite’s roster features some of the most prominent names in the Free Fire circuit, including Jayesh Yadav (Mr. Jay), Hasan Haider (Hasan), Adeeb Ansari (Adeeb), and Syed Arman Ali (Arman).

Naman Mathur aka Mortal, Co-founder of S8UL Esports said, “We are delighted to onboard some of the most promising players from the Free Fire MAX scene. Each of them brings a unique skill set and a deep understanding of the game, making this roster an exciting addition to our esports family. S8UL’s commitment has always been to compete at the highest level across every game we enter, and S8UL Elite marks an important step in that direction. We look forward to seeing the team make its mark in the upcoming tournaments.”

As one of India’s most celebrated Free Fire MAX athletes and creators with over 1.63 million YouTube subscribers, IGL Pahadi has been a dominant force in the scene. The 22-year-old was a key part of Team Elite’s championship-winning run at the Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, where the team secured over INR 41.3 lakh in prize money. He also received the Best Sniper of the Year award from the game’s publisher, Garena, earlier this year. His teammate, Mr. Jay, who clinched the Rusher of the Year award at the same event, brings equal experience and firepower to the team, having represented top Indian lineups and led his side to victory at the Free Fire Tri Series 2021. Alongside Hasan, Adeeb, and Arman, the roster forms an explosive unit determined to make its mark in the Indian Free Fire MAX circuit.

“Joining S8UL is a dream come true. It’s the home of India’s biggest gaming icons and a brand that has redefined what it means to be a professional gamer and creator in this country. With S8UL’s support, our goal is to compete and perform at the highest level in upcoming tournaments, ” commented Lokesh Karakoti aka Pahadi, IGL of S8UL Elite.

Earlier this year, S8UL Esports created history by representing India at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, which featured a record-breaking prize pool of over INR 600 crore. Alongside its competitive success, the organization continues to lead the gaming content revolution, earning four nominations at the Esports Awards 2025, where S8UL Esports, its Co-founder Animesh Agarwal, and creators Payal Dhare and Raj Varma have all been recognized for their contributions to the global gaming community.

With the addition of S8UL Elite, the organization reinforces its mission to empower Indian gamers and creators while setting new benchmarks in esports excellence. As S8UL continues to expand its footprint across multiple titles, it remains dedicated to shaping the future of Indian gaming and taking its success stories to the global stage.

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GoldenRace, leading provider of Virtual Sports and betting solutions, today announced the release of three significant platform enhancements: Rotating Display, Fast Ticket Checker and the Jackpot Viewer.

These updates are designed to optimise retail operations, improve player engagement, and provide greater operational flexibility for business partners.

The new Rotating Display feature allows operators to dynamically manage content across their retail screens. This enhancement moves beyond static displays by enabling the continuous cycling of selected GoldenRace V5 products, with Virtual Football currently integrated and additional games to follow soon.

• Optimised resource allocation: This functionality allows a single display unit to showcase multiple products, potentially reducing the necessity for additional hardware and complex installation setups.
• Increased visibility: By maintaining a fresh and dynamic content stream, the Rotating Display is intended to maximise player attention and encourage broader engagement with the product portfolio.

GoldenRace also introduces the Fast Ticket Checker, a self-service solution aimed at resolving in-store congestion and streamlining the ticket validation process.

• Operational efficiency: This feature empowers players to check the status of their betting slips instantly via their personal mobile devices by scanning a designated QR code and then the ticket barcode. This redirects validation traffic away from cashiers, allowing staff to concentrate on sales activities.
• Real-time status: Players receive immediate, server-verified updates on their ticket status, significantly reducing wait times and elevating the overall customer experience within the retail environment.

Last but not least, the enhanced Jackpot Viewer has been upgraded to offer superior flexibility in prize presentation, centralised management and increased display capacity.

• Maximum visibility: The update enables the simultaneous display of up to four different Jackpot prizes, ensuring greater exposure for top-tier rewards.
• Branding control: A new background colour configuration has been integrated into the back-office management system, allowing operators to seamlessly align the Jackpot Viewer’s aesthetics with their corporate branding.
• Simplified management: All configuration settings are now centralized within the back-office, simplifying the management process. The update also includes the addition of critical entity name information on the screen for player context and specialist URL parameter configurations for advanced customisation.

These three platform updates reflect GoldenRace’s commitment to delivering technologically advanced, high-performance solutions that simplify operations for betting businesses while enhancing the experience for the end-user.

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