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Record World Pool turnover on Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury
World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, saw record turnover on Lockinge Stakes Day, with the fixture featuring five World Pool races for the first time, an increase from two races in 2023.
Across the five races on the card, total turnover from World Pool bet types hit HK$145.3 million (approx. Ā£14.6 million), up from HK$66 million (approx. Ā£6.7 million) last year.
There was a surprise result in the feature G1 Lockinge Stakes, as Audience, the runner many thought was a pacemaker for his better fancied stablemate Inspiral, never saw another rival and came home in front under rider Rab Havlin. It marked a second win at the highest level for Havlin, and a second Lockinge Stakes for John & Thady Gosden.
For the third time this season, the UK & Irish Jockeysā Championship saw riders compete for points determined by World Pool dividends, and while Silvestre de Sousa remained top on 44.10 points, there was plenty of movement in the top five.
Audienceās win at a World Pool dividend of 21.85 was enough to catapult Rab Havlin into the top five, and meant he emerged as the leading rider on the day.
Clifford Lee notched a double, with Elite Status winning the Listed Carnarvon Stakes at a World Pool dividend of 6.95 and Lethal Levi landing the HKJC World Pool handicap at a dividend of 8.80. It was Leeās third win of the Championship and saw him rise to fourth in the table on 27.00 points.
Oisin Murphy maintained his position in third place with a win in the G3 Aston Park Stakes aboard Middle Earth (3.65), while William Buick was also successful on the day, riding Kingās Gambit (4.80) to an impressive success in the London Gold Cup Handicap.
Next up for World Pool will be a debut on Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday May 26, and following that a return to the UK for a full card of races on Derby Day from Epsom on Saturday June 1, while the globally comingled pools will also be in action on the same day from Eagle Farm for Queensland Derby Day.
Upcoming World Pool events in the next three months:Ā
May
Sunday 26: Irish 1000 Guineas Day ā Curragh Racecourse (P)
June
Saturday 1: Queensland Derby Day ā Eagle Farm Racecourse (P)
Saturday 1: Derby Stakes Day ā Epsom Racecourse (F)
Saturday 8: Gold Challenge ā Greyville Racecourse (S)
Saturday 15: Stradbroke Handicap Day ā Eagle Farm Racecourse (P)
Tuesday 18: Queen Anne Stakes Day ā Ascot Racecourse (F)
Wednesday 19: Prince of Walesās Stakes Day ā Ascot Racecourse (F)
Thursday 20: Gold Cup Day ā Ascot Racecourse (F)
Friday 21: Commonwealth Cup Day ā Ascot Racecourse (F)
Saturday 22: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Day ā Ascot Racecourse (F)
Sunday 30: Irish Derby Day ā Curragh Racecourse (F)
July
Saturday 6: Eclipse Stakes ā Sandown Racecourse (S)
Saturday 6: Durban July ā Greyville Racecourse (S)
Sunday 7: Deutsches Derby Day ā Hamburg Racecourse (P)
Saturday 27: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day ā Ascot Racecourse (F)
Sunday 28: Champions Cup Day ā Geryville Racecourse (P)
Sunday 28: Grosser Preis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen Day ā Munich Racecourse (P)
Tuesday 30: Goodwood Cup Day ā Goodwood Racecourse (F)
Wednesday 31: Sussex Stakes Day ā Goodwood Racecourse (F)
Ā Ā Ā *F: Full meeting ā World Pool coverage on all races in the relevant meeting
P: Part meeting ā World Pool coverage only on selected races in the relevant meeting
Ā Ā Ā Ā S: Single race ā World Pool coverage only on this race in the relevant meeting
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Atlaslive Receives Nominations at the Esteemed GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025
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Atlaslive is proud to announce that it has been nominated for multiple awards at the upcoming GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025, an esteemed recognition in the gaming and technology sectors.
As part of the provisional shortlist, Ā has demonstrated its leadership and creativity in an increasingly competitive market. Each nomination reflects their relentless pursuit of excellence and drive to innovate in the realms of sports betting and online casino experiences.
Atlaslive has been nominated in the following categories:
- Best Sports Betting Provider in CEE. Atlasliveās commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative features make it the premier choice for bettors in the region.
- Rising Star in Sports Betting Technology in CEE. Atlaslive makes sports betting exciting with features like live betting and easy-to-read stats, showing they have what it takes to lead in the industry.
- Best Online Casino Provider in CEE. Their commitment to quality and excellent customer service makes playing at Atlaslive a fun and safe experience for players across the region.
- Rising Star in Online Casino Technology in CEE. Atlasliveās professionals bring exciting games and smooth technology that keeps players engaged.
This acknowledgment underscores their commitment to excellence and innovation and their dedication to providing outstanding gaming solutions to their clients.
āWe are incredibly honored to be recognized as a nominee in several prestigious categories at the GamingTECH CEE Awards,ā said Lidiia Vakulenko, COO at Atlaslive. āThis recognition is a testament to our teamās hard work, creativity, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of whatās possible in the gaming industry. We remain dedicated to providing our users with cutting-edge technology and a seamless gaming experience.ā
The Prague Gaming & TECH Summit will serve as a convergence point for industry leaders and innovators, offering a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Attendees can expect insightful discussions and the opportunity to connect with industry peers.
As the awards process progresses, only attendees of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 will have the opportunity to vote for the final winners. This collaborative approach adds an element of excitement and community engagement, allowing those within the industry to shape the outcome of these renowned awards.
Atlasliveās team encourages their supporters and industry colleagues to stay tuned for updates as they approach this exciting milestone.
This document is provided to you for your information and discussion only. This document was based on public sources of information and was created by the Atlaslive team for marketing usage. It is not a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any gambling-related product. Nothing in this document constitutes legal or business development advice. This document has been prepared from sources Atlaslive believes to be reliable but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and do not accept liability for any loss arising from its use. Atlaslive reserves the right to remedy any errors that may be present in this document.
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About Atlaslive
Atlaslive, formerly known as Atlas-IAC, underwent a rebranding campaign in May 2024. It is a B2B software development company that specializes in creating a multifunctional and automated platform to optimize the workflow of sports betting and casino operators. Key components of the Atlaslive Platform include Sportsbook, Casino, Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Tools, CRM, Bonus Engine, Business Analytics, Payment Systems, and Retail Module. Follow the company on LinkedIn to stay updated with the latest news in iGaming technology.
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GoldenRace unveils Big5: The ultimate Virtual Football innovation
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GoldenRace, leading provider of award-winning Virtual Sports and betting solutions, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: Big5.
Big5 is a dynamic online platform that allows operators to select and combine the top five football leagues or tournaments of their choice into a single, exciting offering. This unique product consolidates playersā favorite football competitions into one seamless, mobile-optimised interface, providing a diverse range of betting options that are easier and faster to access. As a result, Big5 enhances player engagement and boosts business revenues for operators.
With over 40 betting markets to choose from, Big5 offers a comprehensive array of wagering opportunities, including match outcomes, over/under goals, exact scores, and more. The platform also integrates live video feeds and real-time scores, delivering an immersive and fast-paced betting experience that stands apart from the competition.
In addition, the Easy Wins Tracker keeps players informed about their betting performance, while Predefined Combi Bets streamline the betting process, making it quicker and more convenient for users.
āBig5 offers operators a powerful multileague platform that keeps players engaged and encourages them to return, driving increased revenue,ā said Martin Wachter, CEO and Founder of GoldenRace. āWith a wide selection of betting options and an intuitive, user-friendly interface, Big5 is designed to captivate players and enhance betting volume.ā
True to GoldenRaceās commitment to excellence, Big5 features the companyās award-winning technology, ensuring a hyper-realistic experience with lifelike player movements and match events. Itās the most immersive Virtual Football experience available today.
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Mastering Digital PR in iGaming: Insights from Digital Web Solutions
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HIPTHER, the organizer of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, is excited to welcome Digital Web Solutions (DWS) as the Selfie Mirror Sponsor and valuable contributor in this yearās event. In this exclusive interview, we speak with Vaibhav Kakkar, CEO and Founder of DWS, to explore how digital PR can help iGaming businesses stand out, the challenges of managing multi-country websites, and the strategies that drive effective link-building in this highly competitive industry.
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Digital Web Solutions (DWS) is known for its expertise in securing high-authority backlinks and delivering data-driven digital PR. What sets DWS apart in the competitive digital marketing landscape, particularly when working with iGaming clients?
When I started building my first SEO company, SEO Next, in 2008, I saw firsthand how challenging it was to secure quality backlinks, especially in competitive industries like iGaming.
We had to build a system from the ground up, ensuring every link was high-authority, safe, relevant, and impactful. That experience shaped how we operate at Digital Web Solutions today.
For iGaming, link building isnāt just about getting placements. Itās about keeping up with regulations, avoiding risky footprints, and securing real, ranking-driven links.
Thatās why we built Boogle, our proprietary tool that scans over 500 million sites each month to uncover the exact links helping competitors win.
With access to 250,000+ publishers and a 30-point quality check, we ensure our clients get links that truly move the needleāwithout the guesswork.
At our core, we donāt just sell backlinks. We solve SEO problems which is why we love what we do.
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Managing multiple country websites is a challenge for many iGaming businesses. What advice would you give to operators looking to run multi-location websites effectively while maintaining consistency and compliance?
Thatās a great question. When we scaled my previous company, we managed operations across the UK, Australia, and the US, and I quickly learned tha t running multi-location websites is more than just duplicating contentāit requires a well-structured strategy.
For iGaming businesses, the biggest challenge is balancing localization with compliance. Regulations vary by country, and what works in one market could lead to penalties in another.
My advice? Invest in a strong technical SEO foundation. Use hreflang tags properly to signal language and regional variations to Google. Maintain separate URLs for each region (e.g., country-specific subdomains or subdirectories) and ensure your content isnāt just translatedāitās localized to reflect cultural and legal differences.
After years of working on this problem like any other agency, we decided to acquireĀ Hreflang Builderāa tool designed to eliminate traffic cannibalization and ensure search engines understand which page to rank in each market.
Many enterprise CMS platforms struggle with implementing hreflang tags, and for large-scale websites, manually managing them is nearly impossible.Ā Hreflang Builder automates the entire process, generating XML sitemaps that keep multi-location websites properly indexed and recovering lost revenue.
So, to answer your question, hreflang tags was one part of the solution but the other one is local backlink building.
From a backlink perspective, local authority matters. A .co.uk site ranking in the UK wonāt benefit much from links on US-based domains. Thatās why, at DWS, we focus on securing geo-relevant backlinks to help brands rank where it matters.
With multiple locations, tracking performance manually can be a nightmare. Tools like Boogle simplify this by helping businesses analyze competitors, track backlink health, and discover high-authority opportunities across different regions.
Since my team and I had been through multi-country issues countless times, I was keen on building tools and automations around it so we can solve our own problems but also serve other companies with the same solution!
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Digital PR has become a buzzword in recent years. Could you share your approach to leveraging digital PR to help iGaming brands differentiate themselves in a crowded market?
Digital PR has become a buzzword because, frankly, traditional link-building isnāt enough anymore. Googleās algorithm updates have made it clearāauthority, trust, and relevance matter more than ever.
Everyone in SEO is talking about Digital PR now, but many are just repackaging outdated strategies with a new name or fail to deliver to their clients. This game isnāt easy to play.
At Digital Web Solutions, we focus on what actually works: securing high-impact, niche-relevant placements that drive both rankings and brand authority.
I saw firsthand that random guest posts and directory links werenāt enough to stand out. You need to earn coverage from the right sourcesāwhere your audience actually pays attention.
Hereās how we do it differently:
- We go beyond vanity mentions. Many PR campaigns focus on getting brand names out there, but without proper SEO value. We secure editorial links on high-ranking pages, ensuring real authority transfer.
- We create stories that get picked up. Instead of generic press releases, we craft exclusive insights, data-driven reports, and unique industry trends that journalists actually want to write about.
- We leverage automation to scale where others fail. The reality is, not every agency can secure these placementsāoutreach alone isnāt enough. Thatās why we built Boogle, our AI-powered tool that scans 500M+ sites monthly to identify and secure competitor-grade backlinks at scale.
- We understand compliance, especially in iGaming. Many agencies donāt realize how strict this industry is. A single misstep can lead to fines or de-indexing. Our team ensures every campaign meets regulatory standards while still making an impact.
Digital PR isnāt just about getting your name in the pressāitās about building credibility, earning trust, and improving rankings in a way that Google rewards.
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DWS prides itself on using an AI-powered approach to link-building. Can you walk us through how this technology works and how it benefits your iGaming clients?
Absolutely. At Digital Web Solutions, weāve spent years refining our approach to link-building, and AI has been a game-changer. Traditional link-building is slow, manual, and often hit-or-miss.
With Boogle, our AI-powered tool, weāve automated the process of finding, analyzing, and securing high-value backlinks at scaleāsomething no other solution offers.
Hereās how it works:
- Massive Data Processing ā Boogle scans 500 million+ websites every month, identifying link opportunities that align with our clientsā SEO strategy. Instead of relying on outdated lists or guesswork, we get real-time data on whatās working now.
- Competitor Link Acquisition ā iGaming is a fiercely competitive industry, and ranking well often comes down to who has the best links. Boogle analyzes competitorsā backlinks to pinpoint where theyāre getting their SEO power, then finds a way to help our clients secure those same placements or even better ones.
- Advanced Filtering & Quality Control ā Not all links are created equal. Our 30-point quality checklist ensures that every link meets strict SEO standards, covering factors like traffic manipulation, relevancy, and target country traffic. This is critical in iGaming, where compliance and authority matter just as much as rankings.
- Scaling What Others Canāt ā Many agencies struggle to secure placements on top-ranking pages because itās a slow, manual process. Boogle eliminates that bottleneck by using AI to automate outreach, track responses, and optimize success ratesāallowing us to deliver high-quality backlinks faster and more efficiently.
If you book a call with us, we can also just guide you through the process and help your website get better links!
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At the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, you will be making a Keynote Presentation titled āGame-Changing AI & SEO Strategies to Skyrocket Your Traffic.ā Can you give us a sneak peek into the key insights and strategies youāll be sharing with the audience?
Sure, let me share a little sneak peak!
Iāll be sharing real, battle-tested AI & SEO strategies from my decade of experience in SEO that help iGaming brands rank higher, attract more players, and drive real revenue.
You will walk away with tips to build better backlinks at scale, fix multi-market SEO and how to stay ahead on the SERP.
If you have any questions, there will be a Q&A session as well, and we will be having a booth at the conference too. I am excited to meet every attendee, speaker, and sponsors!
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With Digital Web Solutions at the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, this yearās event promises invaluable insights into digital PR, SEO, and the evolving iGaming market. Donāt miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain exclusive market perspectives, and be part of the most dynamic gathering in the CEE region!
Join us on 25-26 March 2025 in Prague ā Register now and explore the full agenda!
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