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Will Ronnie O’Sullivan Break Record Before Retirement?

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At the tender age of 47, Ronnie O’Sullivan is no doubt reaching the latter stages of his incredible professional snooker career. However, O’Sullivan will be determined to win an eighth world crown before finally packing away his cue.

O’Sullivan Misses Out in 2023

O’Sullivan was expected to go far at the 2023 World Snooker Championship. Before the competition in Sheffield kicked off, the Rocket was available as the favourite, but his elimination in the quarter-finals means that Mark Selby is now the favourite in the odds on the Snooker World Championship winner at 2.10.

O’Sullivan won his seventh title in 2022 but failed to successfully defend his crown. Nevertheless, the desire was still there, as before his quarter-final loss, he was looking like a potential world champion once again.

Looking Back on the Rocket’s Stunning Career

O’Sullivan is right up there with the best professional athletes of all time. His name should rightly be mentioned alongside the likes of Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and Muhammad Ali when talking about the very best in sport.

Snooker may not be the most prestigious sport on the planet, but O’Sullivan has had a remarkable career matched by no other. After winning the 2022 World Snooker Championship, O’Sullivan went level with Stephen Hendry as the record world champion of the modern era. Both greats are on seven wins each, but O’Sullivan will be determined to break the record before calling it a day.

At the end of the 2023 season, O’Sullivan had 39 ranking wins to his name. The very first came 30 years ago at the 1993 UK Championship and the 39th was the Hong Kong Masters in 2022. After turning professional in 1992, he has gone on to dominate the sport for the next three decades, and he headed into the 2023 World Snooker Championship ranked No. 1 in the world at 47 years old.

Has O’Sullivan Got Another World Title in His Locker?

O’Sullivan went into the 2023 tournament full of confidence. In typical O’Sullivan style, the English ace played down his chances of winning the competition, but the bookmakers had him down as favourite.

O’Sullivan passed a tricky test in Round 1 before coming up against rival Hossein Vafaei, who has made several negative comments about O’Sullivan in recent years. The Rocket made light work of the Iranian, thumping the 28-year-old 13-2.

Although Luca Brecel is a top player, O’Sullivan would have been expecting to see off the Belgian to book his place in yet another World Championship semi-final. Brecel had other ideas, though, and came back to beat the Rocket 13-10.

Winning the pinnacle prize in snooker is no mean feat, but O’Sullivan has lifted the trophy seven times. Many expected him to make it eight in 2023, but it was not to be for the winner of 21 Triple Crown titles. He had to settle for just two wins in the 2022-23 season, as the Rocket won the Hong Kong Masters and the Champion of Champions tournaments.

Time may be against him, but there is life in the old dog yet. The experienced O’Sullivan will dust himself down and no doubt come back even stronger next year.

George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Meridian Donate: Revolutionizing CSR in the Betting and Gaming Industry

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  • Innovative engagement strategy positions MeridianBet as a leader in CSR within the betting and gaming industry
  • Optimized brand loyalty as active customer participation in CSR strengthens connection and loyalty
  • Scalable impact, as the model is designed for expansion and could be adapted to new markets, indicating potential for widespread adoption and growth

Transforming Customers into Environmentalists and Humanitarians

MeridianBet’s pioneering initiative, Meridian Donate, is transforming the betting industry by engaging customers directly in corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions. This unique platform allows customers to actively participate in and fund various environmental, societal and humanitarian projects, setting a new standard for customer engagement and community impact.

Key Features of Meridian Donate:

  • Direct customer involvement: Customers are not just donors but active participants in CSR decisions
  • Diverse programs: Offers choices from global afforestation to local humanitarian efforts
  • Partnerships with renowned organizations: Collaborates with entities like the Red Cross and UNICEF

Expanding Impact: A Year-by-Year Growth

The Meridian Donate platform has seen substantial growth in its scope and impact:

  • Number of individual campaigns: Grew from 8 in 2021 to 20 in 2023
  • National markets Integrated: Expanded from 3 in 2021 to 8 in 2023
  • Direct Beneficiaries: Increased from 43 NGOs in 2021 to 159 in 2023

In 2023 alone, the platform’s expansion into eight markets facilitated 20 customer-funded campaigns, directly benefiting 159 NGOs, up from 122 the previous year.

Continued Commitment to Innovation and Community Involvement

Meridian Donate not only showcases MeridianBet’s dedication to CSR but also redefines the role of digital marketing within the industry. By converting sports bettors into active CSR participants, Meridian Donate enhances customer loyalty and brand value, making it a critical element of MeridianBet’s market strategy.

Recent Successes and Future Outlook

In its recent operation, Meridian Donate has launched an ambitious global afforestation initiative, committing to plant 20,000 seedlings across various regions. This project not only underscores our environmental commitment but also enhances our brand’s community presence. Already, several hundred contributions have been recorded in the platform’s first month, indicating robust customer engagement and support.

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Imagine Live Launches Casino Hold’em

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Imagine Live proudly unveils its latest game addition – Casino Hold’em. This thrilling new game promises to elevate the poker experience for enthusiasts and novices alike, combining the excitement of traditional Texas Hold’em with the thrill of live casino action.

Casino Hold’em offers players a dynamic and immersive gaming experience. With sleek graphics, intuitive gameplay, and live dealers, players will feel seated at a high-stakes table in a world-class casino right from the comfort of their homes.

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“We’re thrilled to introduce Casino Hold’em to our players,” said Mikayel Aznauryan, Chief Product Officer at Imagine Live. “At Imagine Live, we’re committed to delivering premium gaming experiences, and Casino Hold’em is no exception. With its blend of live action, strategic gameplay, and neon design, we believe it will quickly become a favorite among poker enthusiasts worldwide.”

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Relax Gaming increases Italian presence via Octavian Lab aggregation deal

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has further increased its footprint in the Italian market with Octavian Lab.

Octavian Lab is a software house and service provider for online gaming suppliers. Led by highly specialised technicians, the company is committed to the development of products, protocols and integrated solutions in key regulated iGaming markets.

This partnership will see Octavian Lab’s operator partners in Italy, including leading sportsbook and casino Eurobet, gain access to a host of popular Relax Gaming titles.

Eurobet players are now able to enjoy timeless classics from Relax Gaming including the hugely popular Money Train series, Wild Chapo 2 and Marching Legions.

Gianluca Crimaldi, Director of Italy at Relax Gaming, said: “In order to continue our hugely successful trajectory in key markets such as Italy it is imperative that we continue working alongside some of the industry’s best aggregators.

“We are delighted to partner with the talented team at Octavian Lab who are helping ensure our games reach Italian players via the country’s top operators.”

Emanuele Nocentelli, CEO of Octavian Lab added: “We are proud of our partnership with Relax Gaming, one of the industry’s leading providers of high-quality games. It’s fantastic to be distributing their portfolio via our Gaming and Aggregation platforms and we are confident that Relax content will resonate with a wide audience of players across Italy. We look forward to maintaining and building upon this partnership for a long time to come.”

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