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1/ST CONTENT and Italy’s MASAF form new partnership ahead of the Breeders’ Cup
Distribution deal sees leading racing provider for the Americas extend its scope into Italy’s local pool betting via governing body for horse racing
1/ST CONTENT, the pre-eminent provider of premium North and South American horse racing content and a key division of 1/ST, has continued to grow its international footprint in a new partnership with the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) in the run-up to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, one of the true highlights on the global racing calendar.
The deal now opens a breakthrough gateway for local pool betting on North American, South American and Turkish racing in Italy – and was soft-launched over last month’s 100th edition of the Hambletonian at The Meadowlands, NJ. This milestone renewal, the pinnacle of harness racing and a format of the sport which is particularly popular with Italian racing fans, fostered immediate fan engagement, as reported by MASAF this month via https://www.grandeippicaitaliana.it/.
The agreement kicks off with the 2025 flagship finale at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Del Mar (31 October – 1 November) and brings many of the premier stateside races to Italy, including the Pegasus World Cup (24 January) and the Triple Crown contests of Preakness 151 (16 May) and the Belmont Stakes (6 June). In the aggregate, 1/ST CONTENT’s extensive content portfolio maps approximately 90% of all North American racetracks, alongside South American and Turkish venues, neatly complementing Italy’s domestic sporting action with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content between 18:00 and 05:00 CET.
Italian and North American horse racing currently enjoy a strong reciprocal bond, thanks to three of Italy’s leading jockeys in Frankie Dettori, Umberto Rispoli and Antonio Fresu plying their trade in North America. These three Italian ambassadors were recently introduced to a mainstream global audience via Netflix’s acclaimed Race For The Crown.
1/ST CONTENT’s worldwide experience and customer base for pools betting features the Americas, Morocco, Italy, Singapore, Australia, Turkey, Sweden, France, New Zealand and Hong Kong. As a result, by leveraging 1/ST CONTENT’s unparalleled expertise in capturing and streaming elite live-racing events, bettors across Italy can now enjoy a best-in-breed international racing experience.
Key features of the deal include but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive Coverage: exclusive signals of all racetracks in the United States, Canada, South America and Turkey, ensuring an extensive and diverse range of racing content for Italian audiences.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: high-quality, immersive broadcasts, providing viewers with an unparalleled access to live racing and informative content that both engages the seasoned viewer and educates those unfamiliar with the sport.
- Enhanced Viewer Engagement: accompanying innovative marketing strategies, promotions, and engagement initiatives, enhancing the overall viewer experience and speaking to a dedicated racing community in Italy
Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “We’re thrilled to be working as a partner with MASAF on a program to rejuvenate their horse racing audience and breathe new life into the Italian industry. Our collaboration marks a cornerstone from which we can build together to ensure that racing is competitive with other betting options and further expands 1/ST’s global reach.”
Remo Chiodi, Director General for Horse Racing at MASAF, added: “This partnership is part of a broader framework aimed at strengthening relations between Italy and the United States in the horseracing sector: it is a path that consolidates ties between the two countries, enhances both our national excellence and international achievements, and opens up new opportunities for growth and exchange. It is a step that also involves breeding and training, while highlighting the image of Italian racing excellence in the United States, represented by our most renowned jockeys competing overseas.
“Thanks to this agreement, major American racing events will be broadcast free-to-air on EQU TV, expanding the television offering and allowing betting on the races within a fully integrated system. After years of challenges, Italian racing is redefining the entire sector to restore our sport to a position of strength, both at home and abroad.”
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Amusnet Introduces The Bonus Platform
Amusnet has introduced The Bonus Platform, a powerful and flexible solution designed to elevate promotional campaigns and optimise player engagement across both online and live casino games.
Built to scale, automate and simplify reward distribution, the Bonus Platform empowers operators with complete control over multiple bonus types, backed by real-time reporting and flexible awarding options. Now it’s easier than ever to configure, manage and optimise promotions with maximum efficiency and minimum setup time, thanks to the Platform’s intuitive design.
“The Bonus Platform is more than a rewards tool, it’s a growth engine. By giving operators the flexibility to award bonuses manually or automate them via promotions, we’re unlocking new ways to drive engagement, strengthen retention, and increase revenue. And this is just the beginning, as we have even more bonus types coming soon to keep expanding possibilities for our partners,” said Lazar Agatonovic, CTO at Amusnet.
Amusnet’s Bonus Platform launches with an initial suite of bonus types designed to give operators greater control and customisation over their promotions:
Free Spins — Award a set number of spins on eligible slots, ready to use instantly or saved for later.
Free Buy Bonus — Give players direct access to in-game bonus features without requiring players to trigger them through standard gameplay.
Lucky Spins — Automatically award spins based on predefined promotional conditions for real-time excitement.
Golden Chips — Elevate Live Casino play with bonus chips for live table games, stackable for extra thrill.
By combining versatile bonus types, manual and automated awarding, and real-time reporting into a single, unified system, the Bonus Platform delivers a scalable solution designed to evolve alongside operator needs.
The Bonus Platform streamlines promotional management, boosts retention and drives revenue growth through sustained player activity.
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Comtrade Gaming Announces New Partnership with Interwetten
Comtrade Gaming, a leading provider of advanced gaming technology, has announced a new partnership with Interwetten, one of the pioneers in the online gaming industry. Through this collaboration, CG Games — Comtrade Gaming’s in-house game studio — will be integrated into Interwetten’s casino offering, giving players access to fresh, innovative titles across multiple markets.
Founded in 1997, Interwetten is known for its award-winning customer service and a comprehensive portfolio that includes sports betting, live betting, casino, and games. The addition of CG Games further strengthens its commitment to offering players top-quality entertainment.
Szczepan Konrad Ścibor, Senior Casino Executive at Interwetten, said: “At Interwetten, we are always looking to enhance our portfolio with engaging content for our diverse player base. Partnering with Comtrade Gaming and adding CG Games enables us to deliver innovative titles that meet the highest standards of quality and engagement.”
Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer at Comtrade Gaming, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Interwetten, a respected and innovative operator. This collaboration will bring CG Games to a wider audience and further our mission to deliver high-quality, localised content worldwide.”
This partnership marks another step in Comtrade Gaming’s expansion strategy and highlights its dedication to working with trusted operators in regulated markets worldwide.
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Push Gaming enjoys further Spanish market growth with Bally’s Interactive
B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has significantly amplified its European presence, launching its portfolio of hit titles in Spain with the prominent operator Bally’s Interactive. This strategic move is part of the studio’s broader growth strategy to appeal to a wider range of markets and player profiles.
Bally’s Interactive now has access to a variety of Push Gaming titles, including legacy hits such as Jammin’ Jars and Wild Swarm, along with all of the supplier’s expansive roadmap of high-quality new games like recent hit Wild Swarm Triple Hive.
The Spanish activation builds upon an already robust collaboration between the two across the highly competitive UK market. Push Gaming is strategically focused on supporting its partners in newly regulated and key existing markets to achieve significant market share.
This latest launch will enable Push to further harness the impact of iGaming in Spain. According to the latest reports from the national regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), 2024 saw record-breaking performance with GGR reaching a high of €1.45 billion, representing a substantial 17.6% increase from the previous year. Online casinos were the primary source of this revenue, generating €730.7 million in GGR (up 17%), with slots contributing €472.2 million.
This partnership showcases Push Gaming’s commitment to expanding its reach across key regulated global territories and driving the Push Gaming brand in line with its ambitious growth strategy.
Joanna Wren, Senior Commercial Operations Manager at Push Gaming, said: “Launching our portfolio in Spain with Bally’s Interactive continues our growth in Europe. Strengthening our partnership with this top-tier operator boosts our confidence for a successful future in the region.
“Our goal is to achieve significant market share by developing our game range to suit a wide variety of player profiles while maintaining the high quality we are known for. We’re confident that our established localisation strategy, combined with our exciting slot content and Bally’s Interactive’s outstanding support, will ensure our titles resonate strongly with players and drive significant growth in the region.”
Richard Harris, CCO at Bally’s Interactive, said: “We are excited to introduce Push Gaming titles to our platform and are proud to host its brand in Spain. Its games align perfectly with our commitment to providing Spanish players with the highest quality and most entertaining casino content.
“Given the impressive performance of Push Gaming’s titles with our UK brands, we believe its content will attract players and help maintain our success in this vibrant market.”
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