Gemma Collins was in high spirits as she joined Danny Dyer and Peter Crouch for the launch of Paddy Power’s Sportsbook at one of London’s most iconic venues.
Stars descended on the famous Hippodrome Casino to open the UK’s first fully licensed Sportsbook, the first time such a venue has offered sports betting.
Dressed in a stylish all-black look, Gemma beamed as she posed on the specially-installed green carpet.
The former TOWIE star was joined by football legend Peter, who has previously fronted adverts for Paddy Power alongside his wife Abbey Clancy.
Danny, who is in the midst of filming Rivals’ second series, also joined sporting stars at the event.
Also in attendance were horseracing superstar Harry Cobden, world champion boxer Shannon Courtenay as well as Sky Sports presenters Emma Paton and Anna Woolhouse.
Gemma Collins was in high spirits as she attended the launch of Paddy Power’s Sportsbook at one of London’s most iconic venues
The former TOWIE star was joined by football legend Peter Crouch, who has previously fronted adverts for Paddy Power alongside his wife Abbey Clancy
Danny Dyer, who is in the midst of filming Rivals’ second series, also joined sporting stars at the event
The state-of-the-art venue, themed around Ancient Rome, has been purposefully designed to deliver an exceptional live sports and entertainment experience, with seating for 120 guests across private booths, high-top tables, and comfortable lounge chairs, all offering outstanding visibility of sports on 50 high-definition screens.
Sports covered will include US favourites the NFL, NCAA college football, NBA and Major League Baseball.
The Sportsbook will also show the Premier League, Champions League, major European football leagues, Formula One, cricket, rugby, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, boxing and UFC fight nights.
The addition of a sportsbook became possible following the introduction of new land-based gaming rules in Britain.
Rupert Elwood, managing director for retail, said: ‘At Paddy Power we’ve always looked to innovate and offer the best customer experience – be that in our high street shops or online.
‘Our market is continually evolving and this incredible partnership with the Hippodrome is a brilliant example of how we will invest in new concepts to broaden our reach and react to changing demand.
‘Customers increasingly want a social atmosphere and great entertainment and the Hippodrome is the most iconic social space in London. It’s a dream collaboration.’
Earlier this year, Gemma revealed she had gone from a size 26 to a size 20 in just three months since starting weight-loss injections.
Dressed in a stylish all-black look, Gemma beamed as she posed on the specially-installed green carpet
Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton cut a stylish figure in a colourful printed dress and a black leather blazer
Stars descended on the famous Hippodrome Casino to open the UK’s first fully licensed Sportsbook, the first time such a venue has offered sports betting
The state-of-the-art venue, themed around Ancient Rome, has been purposefully designed to deliver an exceptional live sports and entertainment experience
While Gemma has been proudly displaying the results of her weight loss, she was recently left horrified after discovering one unlikely side effect of the jabs.
Gemma has been left concerned that her weight loss has left her ‘looking older’ as she shared a candid Instagram post earlier this year, pointing out her ‘next level’ crow’s feet.
She said: ‘I really don’t know what’s happened to me, I really don’t, it’s just come on me overnight. But it has been a year since I’ve had any little tweakments.
‘I don’t know if it’s since I’ve been losing weight. I sure haven’t got “Ozempic face” yet, but it would be the dream right now.
‘I’ve always had a fuller face, as you know. I do like expression around my eyes. I want to look natural still. But this just isn’t right. What has happened? I am 44, but this is taking it to levels that I never, ever imagined it’d get to.’
‘Ozempic face’ is used to describe noticeable facial changes, such as sagging skin and a gaunt appearance, that can occur after rapid weight loss, often associated with the use of medications like Ozempic.
Meanwhile, a source told The Mirror that while Gemma was poking fun at the situation, she was in reality very concerned.
‘She’s eating really healthily and has broken some of the bad habits with food. It was a bit of a shock to her to really see the effect the weight loss has had on her face.
‘She doesn’t want to suddenly look older than she is, which is why she’s sorting it and being honest about it. Gemma’s always been really open and honest about her relationship with her body, and she’s been through some really horrible times with it, but that’s all in her past now.
‘The wrinkle tweakments are all part of her wanting to feel and look good. She knows there’s no point losing all the weight and just being unhappy, so she’ll happily make little changes to keep herself feeling her best.’
