Tag Archives: Grainne Hurst

Entain: GGL must address German gambling’s black market exposure 

SBC News Entain: GGL must address German gambling’s black market exposure 

Entain Plc has backed the findings of the ‘Schnabl Study‘ highlighting the significant presence of black-market operators targeting Germany’s Fourth Interstate Market (GlüNeuRStv). Published by the trade bodies of DSWV (sports betting) and DOCV (online casino), the study conducted by Prof. Gunther Schnabl of the University of Leipzig, found that ‘around half of the online gaming activity in Germany takes …

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Entain and Trident Leagues push for sport volunteers via online hub

SBC News Entain and Trident Leagues push for sport volunteers via online hub

The Entain Foundation and the Trident Leagues have created the Pitching In Volunteer Hub – an online portal that aims to connect football fans and potential volunteers.   Set up to assist prospective volunteers with offering their services to clubs, Entain has also promised to promote volunteering through its network of community-based Ladbrokes and Coral betting shops. Entain first launched the …

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Entain backed athlete Niall Treacy qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics 

SBC News Entain backed athlete Niall Treacy qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics 

Entain Plc has announced a breakthrough achievement for its headline CSR Foundation’s partnership with SportsAid, as sponsored athlete Niall Treacy has qualified for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics (4-22 February). Treacy (21) from Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire will represent Team GB as an elite short-track speed skater competing in Beijing’s 1000m race. Team GB announced Treacy’s selection following his fourth-place finish …

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BGC initiates ‘Take Time to Think’ campaign to replace ‘When the Fun Stops, Stop’

BGC pledges to maintain safer gambling momentum. Michael Dugher.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has replaced its long-running ‘When the Fun Stops, Stop’ campaign with a new safer gambling slogan, ‘Take Time to Think’. A series of TV advertisements depicting customers paying mid-play before considering the use of safer gambling tools will kickstart the campaign, the messaging of which will be adopted across operator’s online and retail channels. …

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Entain to play ‘pivotal role’ in Team GB support with SportAid extension

SBC News Entain to play ‘pivotal role’ in Team GB support with SportAid extension

Entain Plc has extended its long-term partnership with sports charity SportsAid, with the aim of providing funding to young Team GB athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a result of the extension, the FTSE 100 company will double its financial backing for SportsAid, taking its total financial commitment to £500,000 by Paris 2024, having so far …

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Global Gaming Women appoints Cassie Stratford as new President

SBC News Global Gaming Women appoints Cassie Stratford as new President

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has confirmed the appointment of Cassie Stratford as new president of its non-profit organisation supporting the development of women across all disciplines of the global gambling sector. Stratford currently serves as Vice President of Legal Affairs and Assistant General Counsel for Boyd Gaming and began her new role as President of GGW in July 2021. Taking leadership of GGW, …

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Entain invests in enhanced protections for interactive entertainment audience

SBC News Entain invests in enhanced protections for interactive entertainment audience

Entain Plc is planning on improving safety and support structures of its interactive entertainment projects as the company aims to implement lessons learned in other sectors to safeguard the growth of its wider customer base. Through its not-for-profit Entain Foundation, the Group plans to build on work initiated with partners in the US to help video gaming and esports players …

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Grainne Hurst: Personalised technological safe betting solutions ideal outcome of gambling review

SBC News Grainne Hurst: Personalised technological safe betting solutions ideal outcome of gambling review

The UK government’s review of the 2005 Gambling Act has been welcomed by the industry, and leading operator Entain in particular has praised the evidence-led approach to the regulatory overhaul. Speaking to Martin Lycka in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show, Grainne Hurst, Entain’s Director of Corporate Affairs, discussed responsible gambling, the UK government’s review of the 2005 …

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Party brands aim for maximum coverage of safer gambling hub with McLaren F1

SBC News Party brands aim for maximum coverage of safer gambling hub with McLaren F1

This weekend, Styrian Grand Prix will feature Entain Plc’s PartyCasino and PartyPoker brands to promote their ‘staying in control’ campaigns with F1 partner McLaren Racing. The campaign will be fronted by ‘Time to Pit’, a short movie featuring  McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo, relaying the important safer gambling advice of knowing ‘your personal limits and staying in control’. The Styrian GP …

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Nygaard-Andersen – Girls Who Code partnership will “support girls and women to be great”

SBC News Nygaard-Andersen - Girls Who Code partnership will “support girls and women to be great”

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2021, global sports betting and online gaming operator Entain announced a wave of financial support to initiatives encouraging women to embark on careers in the technology sector. Coinciding with the beginning of this campaign drive, Entain held a company-wide online event discussing the role of women in business and in technology.  In the panel, newly-appointed …

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