Tag Archives: PickGuru

The entertainment edge – connecting horse racing with the TikTok generation

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Like many sports, horse racing has had a turbulent couple of years financially, but one of the biggest hurdles it must now clear is broadening its audience of bettors. Attendance rates in long-established horse racing markets such as the UK are falling, and many younger punters are being increasingly drawn to the appeal of markets such as football with flashy …

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UK market expands with addition of JeffBet

SBC News UK market expands with addition of JeffBet

The British online betting and gaming sector has gained another company, as online sportsbook and casino operator JeffBet secured market launch. Issuing an update, the online brand revealed that it had been awarded operating licences by both the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The plans to offer UK bettors a ‘wide range of sports betting verticals’ …

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PickGuru announces UK launch with £1m competition 

SBC News PickGuru announces UK launch with £1m competition 

PickGuru, the new venture of Stats Perform and DAZN co-founder Oliver Slipper, has launched in the UK, promoting its £1 million ‘UltimateGuru’ game.     The start-up has launched its app on Apple and Google stores, which host UltimateGuru, a multi-sport predictor contest where players forecast the outcome of 12 major sporting events in the 2022 calendar. UltimateGuru participants must predict the …

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Angels back Slipper’s PickGuru to crack live sports gaming conundrum  

SBC News Angels back Slipper’s PickGuru to crack live sports gaming conundrum  

PickGuru, the new venture of Stats Perform and DAZN Co-Founder Oliver Slipper, has completed its seed funding round securing an enterprise investment of £2.6 million.  The start-up’s angels that include Paddy Power, have backed Slipper to deliver a ‘social gaming disruptor’ that will bridge real money wagering engagements with live sport. Launching his latest venture, Slipper has gathered a heavyweight …

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