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The adventure begins: Veloce Racing ready for action as Extreme E sparks into life in Saudi Arabia


- London-based squad ready to go wheel-to-wheel with some of the biggest names in global motorsport
- Inaugural Extreme E season set to kick off with Desert X Prix this weekend
- ‘None of us quite know how things are going to play out’, says Jamie Chadwick
- Stéphane Sarrazin predicts ‘really special’ week both on and off-course
Veloce Racing will embark upon its greatest adventure to-date this weekend (3/4 April), as the time has finally come to get the inaugural Extreme E season underway in the spectacular setting of AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
Having begun life as a sports management agency before transitioning into a hugely successful esports franchise, Veloce is the first organisation in history to bridge the gap between virtual and real-world motorsport in that order, with Veloce Racing launching in September, 2019.
It has been a long road from that moment to the point where the team now finds itself – ready to contest the maiden Extreme E race, the eagerly-anticipated Desert X Prix in Saudi Arabia. The conditions will be harsh and unforgiving, while the sporting format will be unlike anything our drivers, or indeed the rest of the paddock have experienced before.
As a sport for purpose, Extreme E exists to shine a spotlight on the effects of climate change and human interference in some of the most remote environments on the planet, with the objective of encouraging the watching world to take a stand and adopt steps to drive genuine change.
With that in mind, ahead of every race weekend, a Legacy Programme will aim to give something back to the local community, in which Veloce Racing drivers Jamie Chadwick and Stéphane Sarrazin will both play a leading role – before climbing into the cockpit of the team’s 400kW (550bhp) ODYSSEY-21 E-SUV for the competitive action. The pair will take it in turns in each race to tame this beast, which is capable of reaching 100km/h from a standing start in just 4.5 seconds and tackling gradients of up to 130 per cent.
Inaugural W Series Champion Chadwick is eager to hit the ground running on her competitive off-road debut. The 22-year-old Williams F1 Development Driver has partaken in an intensive pre-season training programme to get up-to-speed with an entirely new motorsport discipline and a challenge unlike any other she has previously faced.
Experienced French racer Sarrazin, meanwhile, brings with him the benefit of 28 years of experience across myriad racing disciplines – including Le Mans, Formula 1, Formula E and the FIA World Rally Championship – and track surfaces, making the 45-year-old perfectly-placed to venture into unknown territory in the desert.
The action will begin with the qualifying rounds from 09h30 local time (BST +2) on Saturday, 3 April, with the semi-finals and final taking place from 09h30 local time the following day.
With no spectators permitted on-site – in-keeping with Extreme E’s environmental ethos and commitment to minimise its carbon footprint – the racing will be broadcast all around the world on a variety of networks, including ITV, the BBC iPlayer and Red Button application, Sky Sports and BT Sport in the UK, plus the championship’s official website.
Following the Saudi Arabian curtain-raiser, the 2021 Extreme E season will travel to Dakar, Senegal (29-30 May), Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (28-29 August), Pará, Brazil (23-24 October) and finally Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina (11-12 December).
Jamie Chadwick, Driver, Veloce Racing, commented:
“I’m just so excited to start racing in AlUla. This is massively different to anything I’ve done before, but I’ve trained harder than ever and spent a lot of time trying to understand the unique challenges this series will throw at us.
“It gives me a lot of confidence that I’ll be alongside someone as experienced as Stéphane going into an innovative championship like Extreme E with such unprecedented rules and sporting formats.
“I’m hopeful of a strong result straight out-of-the-blocks, but I certainly don’t underestimate the level of competition in the field. I think ultimately, it’s going to come down to who can adapt the quickest and learn how the series works from the word ‘go’ – none of us quite know how things are going to play out!”
Stéphane Sarrazin, Driver, Veloce Racing, said:
“What a journey it has been to get to this stage! I think the team are all in really good shape ahead of the first event. We have all done our best to prepare and given the current circumstances around the world, it’s been an amazing effort to get everything organised for this race.
“Jamie and I are both ready for the challenge and excited to go racing! There are so many big motorsport names involved that it’s going to be an extraordinary spectacle – particularly against such a breathtaking backdrop.
“It’s also going to be a really great experience to involve ourselves in the Extreme E Legacy Programmes and leave a lasting positive impact at each of the race locations. That is something that will be really special.”
Ian Davies, Team Manager, Veloce Racing, added:
“Finally, it’s race week! We’ve waited a long time to say that in Extreme E, but now it’s here and the whole Veloce Racing team are so eager to get started, including myself!
“Jamie and Stéphane make a great partnership. Between them, they have a huge amount of experience and raw talent, so I’m very confident that we will be in the mix in such a high-calibre and star-studded field.
“AlUla is going to pose its own challenges, logistically and of course when it gets down to the racing. It’s certainly going to be very different to what anyone in Extreme E has done previously, and being such a leap into the unknown, I think everybody has an opportunity to bag a result here so it will be fascinating to watch.”

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New football tournament is part of iGB L!VE’s London iGaming Week
iGB L!VE will be underscoring its status as one of the industry’s most popular business, networking and social igaming events this year following confirmation that it has teamed up with the LatAm Media Group to stage the first London LMG Futbol Experience.
Taking place on Friday 4th July at the BallerZ Dome in Bluewater, the live-streamed 6-a-side tournament will be played on a state of the art 5G pitch with games officiated by fully qualified referees.
With free transportation provided to and from ExCeL London, a journey which takes less than 35 minutes, the day’s activities will run from 1pm – 10pm and comprise a host of networking opportunities and events including lunch and a prize giving cocktail reception as well as a post-match poker tournament.
Expanding on the day’s activities, Agustin Cikes COO and Jorge Gomez, CEO of LatAm Media Group said: “This will be the 14th LMG Futbol Experience with previous editions being staged in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Spain. The mix of competition and camaraderie sits at the heart of the LMG Futbol Experience and we are looking forward to bringing the excitement and competitive fun of our Latin American events to London. To be able to hold the tournament alongside iGB L!VE represents a true milestone.”
Welcoming the opportunity to deliver another high profile event as part of iGB L!VE’s London iGaming Week, Global Portfolio Director Naomi Barton noted: “London is the birthplace of igaming so it’s totally appropriate to hold a prestigious industry tournament in the country which was the birthplace of football!
“It’s fantastic to able to work with LatAm Media Group to celebrate the relocation of iGB L!VE to London and create a series of social events to complement all the business lead generation and networking activities that will be available on the iGB L!VE show floor. July’s edition will not only be the largest iGB L!VE on record but also the most valuable and inspirational for our customers, as the event continues to provide an ultra-professional environment in its new London home, right at the heart of the igaming community”.
To enter a team in the LMG Futbol Experience and/or take advantage of the tournament branding and sponsorship opportunities contact Agustin Cikes at [email protected]
iGB L!VE (2nd– 3rd July, ExCeL London) will welcome a projected 15,000 igaming and affiliate pioneers, helping businesses throughout the online gaming ecosystem to navigate an ever-changing landscape via networking opportunities, cutting-edge innovations and crucial market knowledge-sharing. To register for the first edition of the show to be held in London visit: igblive.com
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AGS Grows Slot Strategy Team with the Addition of Dan Marcus as Vice President of Product Management
AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced the appointment of Daniel “Dan” Marcus as Vice President of Product Management. Marcus will report to Mark DeDeaux, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Slots, and work together with Jackson Floyd, Vice President of Slots, to tackle strategic objectives across the slot products business.
In this role, Marcus will serve as a critical bridge between AGS’ R&D and Sales teams, aligning product strategy and execution across departments. He will lead the full lifecycle of AGS’ slot portfolio—from roadmap development and market release planning to product catalog management and sales enablement. He will also oversee cross-functional alignment across engineering, business development, and marketing to support go-to-market readiness. His responsibilities include managing AGS’ slot footprint throughout North America.
“Dan is a strategic product leader with a deep understanding of both the operational and analytical sides of the gaming business,” said DeDeaux. “His ability to connect product vision with market needs makes him the right person to help accelerate our momentum. As we scale our portfolio and expand into new markets, Dan’s leadership will be critical to driving the next phase of AGS’ growth.”
With over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, Marcus has held leadership roles at IGT, Bally Technologies, DraftKings, Hard Rock Digital, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Harrah’s Entertainment. He has consistently led high-impact initiatives across product development, performance analytics, and go-to-market strategy. His past work includes overseeing commercial strategy for IGT’s premium segment and founding Bally’s performance consulting group.
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