Sheridan, WY, USA, July 15th, 2026, FinanceWire

US traders get a free, fully simulated $1,000 account and a path to a funded account earned on sports-market skill alone; no deposit, no personal capital at risk. 

OddsON went live across the United States today as the first prop trading firm built entirely around sports prediction markets. Traders start with a free, fully simulated $1,000 account and work toward a funded account by proving they can read sports markets consistently — no deposit, nothing of their own on the line. 

Prop trading firms have spent years handing skilled traders outside capital once they prove themselves in a controlled evaluation. That model has lived in equities and forex. It has never been pointed at sports prediction markets — until now. OddsON takes the funded-trader playbook and applies it entirely to sport: pass a two-stage evaluation, potentially earn a funded account, and keep the majority of the profit the trading generates.

The distinction from general prediction markets is deliberate. Those platforms treat sport as one tab among politics, economics, and pop culture. OddsON was built on the opposite premise — that sports deserves its own dedicated venue, not one tab on a general prediction platform. It’s built specifically for people who follow sport closely and want to put that knowledge to work. Every market on the platform is a sports market, and the firm behind it does something no prediction market has done before: it backs the people who trade those markets well.

Evaluation Process

Traders pick a challenge tier and trade a simulated bankroll against live sports markets. Every challenge runs two stages: a Qualifier and a Verification round — each with published risk rules covering maximum stake size, daily loss limits, and overall drawdown. The rounds reward consistent, risk-managed judgment rather than one lucky result. Clear both, and the account converts to a funded one with no profit target and no time limit. Funded traders keep 75% of the potential profit they produce.

Users can start with a free Rookie challenge on a $1,000 simulated bankroll — no cost to begin.

Everything on OddsON is simulated. No trader wagers or risks real money at any stage of a challenge, and payouts to funded traders are performance-based rewards for skill, not winnings from a bet.

Availability

OddsON is available now to traders across the United States for free. Users can sign up, and the free Rookie challenge is open at oddson.co.

About OddsON

OddsON is the first prop trading firm built exclusively for sports prediction markets by Prop Trading and Sports experts. Traders access a simulated bankroll through a one-time entry fee, trade across sports markets, and can earn a funded account by clearing a two-stage evaluation. The firm’s aim is to give people who genuinely understand sport a structured way to trade with real backing — without risking their own capital to prove it. Users can learn more at oddson.co.  

Website: https://www.oddson.co/ 

Contact

Christopher Smith
Pr@oddson.co

South Korea’s Boryeong Mud Festival 2026 will return to Daecheon Beach from July 24 to August 9, offering 17 days of mud experiences, K-pop concerts, drone light shows, beach performances and nighttime events. The festival will feature major programs including the Super K-POP Concert, K-Hip-Hop Festival, Mud Rock Festa, Big Mud Show, K-Trot Festival and the Black Eagles Air Show. International visitors will also have easier access through k.ride shuttle services, connecting key Seoul-area locations directly to the festival grounds.

Boryeong City, Korea South, 15th Jul 2026 — South Korea’s Boryeong Mud Festival, one of Asia’s most recognizable summer events, will return in 2026 with expanded beach programs, major live performances, nighttime attractions and improved transport access for international visitors.

The 29th Boryeong Mud Festival will run from July 24 to August 9, 2026, at Daecheon Beach and nearby festival areas in Boryeong, a coastal city on Korea’s west coast.

Under the slogan “Let’s go to Boryeong, let’s play with mud,” the festival will offer 17 days of mud experiences, K-culture performances, beach events, night programs and local tourism content.

Mud, Music and Korea’s West Coast Energy

Built around Boryeong’s mineral-rich coastal mud, the festival has grown into a signature summer event where visitors do more than watch — they participate.

The main Mud Experience Zone at Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza will feature mud pools, slides, obstacle courses, family zones, water play areas and photo-friendly attractions for adults, families and group travelers.

A new Mud Cask Zone at Mud Plaza will add a more relaxed beachside experience, combining self-guided mud activities with music and ocean views.

Key Program Schedule

Daily Festival Highlights

Note: Major standing programs are closed on August 5 for the festival-wide safety inspection.

K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock and Trot Lead the Stage Lineup

The 2026 festival places Korean music and performance culture at the center of its summer program.

Major performances include a Super K-POP Concert, K-Hip-Hop Festival, Mud Rock Festa, Big Mud Show, 8090 Concert, Mud Song Festival and a closing K-Trot Festival.

Most major stage programs will take place at the Mud Expo Plaza Special Stage, positioning the festival as both a mud experience event and a large-scale summer music destination.

Nighttime Programs Expand the Festival Experience

The festival will also strengthen its nighttime appeal with beach performances, illuminated street content and drone light shows over the sea.

The Mud Night Parade will connect the car-free street area with Sunset Plaza and Meeting Plaza, while Mud Busking will bring live performances to Noeul Plaza, Meeting Plaza and Mud Plaza.

The combination of music, street performances and drone light shows is expected to make Boryeong a full-day and evening destination for summer travelers.

Black Eagles Air Show to Highlight Opening Weekend

The opening weekend will feature a major aerial attraction, with the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles scheduled to perform over Daecheon Beach.

The air show is expected to add a large-scale visual highlight to the festival’s first weekend and draw families, tourists and aviation fans to the beach.

Beauty, Wellness and Local Culture

Beyond the mud pools and concerts, the festival will highlight Boryeong’s local products, food, cosmetics and tourism resources.

Visitors will be able to explore mud cosmetics, local specialty products, food zones, festival merchandise and cultural experience areas throughout the festival grounds.

K.Ride Shuttle to Improve Access for International Visitors

International visitors will be able to reach the festival more easily through K.ride, Kakao Mobility’s global mobility platform for travelers in Korea.

A dedicated festival shuttle will operate from July 24 to August 9, excluding August 5, connecting visitors from five Seoul-area departure points — Sadang Station, Seoul Station, Jamsil Station, Hapjeong Station and Pyeongtaek Base — directly to the Daecheon Beach festival grounds.

The service is designed to reduce transportation barriers for foreign travelers visiting regional destinations beyond Seoul. Through k.ride, users can access in-app automatic translation chat in about 100 languages and pay with overseas-issued credit and debit cards or international mobile payment services, including Alipay Plus.

Domestic visitors can book shuttle services through Kakao T, with departures from 16 locations, including major points in the Seoul metropolitan area and regional cities such as Gwangju, Daegu, Daejeon, Busan, Jeonju, Cheonan and Cheongju.

The shuttle program strengthens Boryeong’s position as a more accessible regional tourism gateway for travelers seeking Korea’s beaches, festivals and live summer culture beyond the capital.

A Festival Made to Be Experienced

The Boryeong Mud Festival has become famous because it turns a simple idea into a powerful travel experience.

Visitors do not just watch the festival. They join it — running through mud, dancing on the beach, taking photos, meeting people and becoming part of the scene.

In 2026, the festival returns with a larger stage, stronger global appeal and a renewed focus on what made it famous in the first place: mud, music, people and summer freedom on Korea’s west coast.

Event Information

Event: 29th Boryeong Mud Festival
Dates: July 24 – August 9, 2026
Location: Daecheon Beach and nearby festival areas, Boryeong, South Korea
Host: Boryeong City
Organizer: Boryeong Festival Tourism Foundation
Theme: An exciting mud experience shared with the world
Slogan: Let’s go to Boryeong, let’s play with mud

Official Website: https://www.mudfestival.or.kr/en/festival/main.htm
Mud Theme Park / Beauty Care: https://bmtp.or.kr/facility/mud
k.ride Shuttle for International Visitors: https://service.kride.kakaomobility.com/r1asxje
Festival Hotline: +82-41-930-0891

Media Contact

Organization: Boryeong Festival Tourism Foundation

Contact Person: J.Y Lee

Website: https://www.mudfestival.or.kr/festival/view

Email: Send Email

City: Boryeong City

Country:Korea South

Release id:47118

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Carmel, IN 46032, United States, 15th Jul 2026 – XTJ CNC, a prominent provider of precision CNC machining services, has announced the extension of its manufacturing capabilities to medical device manufacturers. The company, which specialises in precision milling, turning, and rapid prototyping for both metal and plastic components, will apply its established production processes to components used in medical device applications. XTJ CNC has previously supplied custom parts to the aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors, and the move into medical device manufacturing reflects increasing demand among manufacturers in that sector for machining partners capable of producing tightly toleranced components with fast turnaround times.

Medical device manufacturing typically involves components produced from a defined range of materials, including stainless steel, titanium, and various engineering plastics, each of which must meet specific tolerance and finish requirements. XTJ CNC’s milling and turning processes have been developed to accommodate this range of materials, while its rapid prototyping service is intended to support manufacturers during the design and testing stages that typically precede larger production runs. Surface finishing and dimensional inspection form part of the standard production process, with components checked against specified tolerances before being released to the manufacturer, a step intended to support consistency across individual production batches.

Component sourcing within the medical device industry is subject to considerations around material traceability, consistency, and documentation, given the regulatory environment in which medical device manufacturers operate. Manufacturers in this sector often work with external machining partners to produce components for surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and other devices requiring precise dimensional control. 

Consistency in component specification across production batches is a further consideration for manufacturers operating in regulated sectors, where variation between individual parts can affect downstream assembly and testing. XTJ CNC’s entry into this area follows a broader pattern among contract machining providers of extending established manufacturing processes into sectors with defined quality and compliance requirements.

Hafiz Pan, Director of Operations at XTJ CNC, said the extension of services to the medical device sector builds on manufacturing processes already applied across the company’s aerospace and electronics work. “Medical device components require a similar level of precision and consistency to what is already expected in aerospace and electronics manufacturing,” said Pan. “Extending these capabilities to medical device manufacturers allows XTJ CNC to support a sector with defined material and tolerance requirements.”

XTJ CNC’s operations are structured to accommodate both prototype and production-volume orders, without minimum order requirements, which allows manufacturers to source smaller batches of components during early development phases as well as larger volumes once designs are finalised. The company’s rapid prototyping process is intended to reduce the time between design iterations, a factor that can be relevant during the development of medical device components, where design changes are common ahead of final production. Machining operations covering both metal and plastic components are carried out using processes consistent with those applied across XTJ CNC’s other industry sectors, including aerospace and automotive manufacturing. Order communication and production scheduling are managed to align with the development timelines typical of medical device projects, which can involve multiple design revisions ahead of a finalised component specification.

Looking ahead, Pan said medical device manufacturing is expected to remain an area of continued focus for XTJ CNC. “The medical device sector requires ongoing attention to precision and consistency, and ongoing development of the company’s processes is expected to support manufacturers operating in this area,” said Pan. “Continued attention to quality control will remain part of the company’s approach to working with medical device manufacturers going forward.”

XTJ CNC provides CNC machining services, including precision milling, turning, and rapid prototyping, for metal and plastic components. The company works across a number of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, supplying custom parts with fast turnaround times and no minimum order requirements. XTJ CNC is based in Carmel, Indiana.

For additional information about China medical CNC machining and related industry developments, contact XTJ CNC at 506 S Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN 46032, USA. Enquiries regarding the company’s products, services, installation support, and training programmes can be directed to +1 218 527 7419 or by email at hafiz@cncpartsxtj.com.

Media Contact

Organization: XTJ CNC

Contact Person: Hafiz Pan

Website: http://xtjcnc.com/

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +12185277419

Address:506 S Rangeline Rd

City: Carmel

State: IN 46032

Country:United States

Release id:47126

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