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Exclusive interview with McLaren on brand partnerships
PartyPoker has conducted an interview on their blog, where McLaren Racing’s Nick Martin (Executive Director, New Business) shares what the F1 racing team is looking for in their partners, success stories and examples of innovative campaigns.
McLaren and betting group Entain signed a partnership for PartyCasino and PartyPoker in 2021, which has already resulted in several successful initiatives and campaigns over the past two years.
An example of this is the poker tournament McLaren Turbo Series, which took place from 13-28 August 2023, hosted by PartyPoker.
The McLaren Turbo Series is just one of the initiatives to come out of the partnership, and when asked to give other examples, Martin says that “a great one recently, was our Returnship scheme with Entain, which helps to reignite the careers of women returning to roles in STEM. As part of the programme, an initial 10 places were offered to women, at Entain or within our F1 Team, for six months.”
When elaborating on what McLaren is looking for when selecting brand partnerships and recent collaborations, Martin continues: “Another example is what we’ve done together with Entain where we hosted a fireside chat with Zak Brown (CEO, McLaren Racing) and Jette Nygaard-Andersen (CEO, Entain PLC), putting two like-minded leaders together to talk about their role as CEOs and their approach to leadership. This was a piece of content that catered to not only a business audience but also a broader audience where again, we are always looking for ways to engage our sizeable fan base.”
The interview also goes into detail on how McLaren is working with a wide variety of partners and how being present in the digital sphere is just as important as being available for motorsport fans locally and internationally:
“Firstly, we work to maximise visibility for partners across our most valuable inventory, which is our cars and our drivers.
Secondly, we have a real focus on digital. McLaren has led the way in F1 on digital and social, being the first team to join Instagram, the first to join TikTok and the first to launch an app.
At Silverstone this year, we hosted a free Fan Zone in Manchester for our fans who couldn’t be at the race itself.[CF1] This ran across all three days of the Silverstone weekend and gave people the opportunity to cheer for McLaren and watch together while offering interactive experiences on-site. This was a great activation which was quite accessible and brought papaya to the people of Manchester!”
Atlaslive
Atlaslive Steps In as Direct Technology Partner for Onabet in Brazil
The B2B iGaming platform provider assumes the role of Onabet’s dedicated technology partner, taking on platform delivery and operational infrastructure in one of the world’s most dynamic regulated markets.
Atlaslive has entered into a direct partnership agreement with Onabet, a licensed Brazilian operator holding authorization from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA/MF) to provide online gaming services across Brazil. Ranked among the top 10 operators in the country by gross gaming revenue, Onabet is one of the recognized names in Brazil’s fast-growing regulated betting industry. Under this agreement, Atlaslive assumes the role of Onabet’s dedicated technology partner—delivering platform infrastructure and continuous operational support.
Having generated an estimated $5.96 billion in gambling revenue during its inaugural year of regulation, Brazil’s iGaming market now ranks among the five largest globally. Onabet holds a federal licence under the regulatory framework introduced by Law 14.790/2023, with authorization to offer both sports-themed betting and online gaming products to players across the country.
Working under a direct partnership structure allows both organizations to achieve tighter alignment on product roadmap, accelerated deployment timelines, and unified accountability for platform uptime and performance. Onabet gains tighter coordination with the engineering and product teams building the technology they rely on daily, while Atlaslive advances its strategic focus on direct operator relationships—an approach that drives deeper technical integration and more sustainable outcomes in demanding regulated environments.
“When you work directly with the team that builds your platform, everything accelerates—from feature delivery to issue resolution. That’s the model we believe in, and we’re glad Onabet shares that vision,” said Volodymyr Taftai, Country Director for Brazil, Atlaslive. “Brazil is one of the most demanding regulated markets in the world. Earning the trust of a licensed operator here is something we take seriously.”
Hugo Baungartner, Institutional Director at Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil, added: “The Brazilian regulated market requires increasingly robust, scalable operations that are aligned with local dynamics. This partnership helps strengthen our technological capabilities and supports the continuous evolution of the experience delivered by Onabet.”
Atlaslive is a B2B iGaming technology company that develops a proprietary platform engineered for sportsbook and casino operations. Its business model centers on sustained operator partnerships, product-driven development, and comprehensive platform delivery.
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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan
Wazdan Debuts “Score the Jackpot” Initiative in Run-Up to Major Global Sporting Event
Wazdan, a prominent innovator in game development, has unveiled its latest initiative, the Score the Jackpot campaign, offering operators a comprehensive promotional toolkit designed to tap into the excitement surrounding this summer’s football fever.
With the motto “Our Goal – Your Gain,” the campaign integrates four unique Wazdan games into a football-themed concept, enabling operators to craft engaging seasonal promotions around a balanced selection of captivating titles.
The Score the Jackpot campaign includes Mighty Wild
: Gorilla, Cash Grotto
, 16 Coins
x5000, and Fisherman’s Luck
. Each game has been carefully chosen to complement the wider promotion, creating a cohesive and dynamic gaming experience.
Mighty Wild
: Gorilla delivers action-packed, bonus-rich gameplay as part of one of Wazdan’s flagship series. Cash Grotto
offers a visually distinct design and innovative mechanics, adding diversity to the mix. The ever-popular 16 Coins
x5000 strengthens the lineup as a standout title from the Coins
collection, while Fisherman’s Luck
adds a breezy, summer-themed vibe that aligns perfectly with the campaign’s seasonal focus.
Rather than spotlighting individual game launches, Score the Jackpot aims to assist operators in building unified, football-centric promotions. By offering a pre-assembled collection of games, the campaign provides a structured foundation for summer marketing efforts while underscoring Wazdan’s dedication to flexible and results-oriented promotional solutions.
Accompanied by the tagline “Don’t drop the ball this summer,” the initiative highlights Wazdan’s strategy of combining strong gaming content with strategic seasonal engagement. This approach enables operators to capture players’ interest during one of the most celebrated sporting seasons of the year.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, commented: “Score the Jackpot has been crafted to help operators amplify player engagement during some of the year’s most iconic sporting moments, leveraging a football-inspired, plug-and-play campaign concept.”
He further added: “Each game in the package offers something unique, empowering operators to design diverse promotions that revolve around entertainment, variety, and timely seasonal themes.”
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BetCentury
The Mill Adventure grows Swedish market presence thanks to BetCentury
The Mill Adventure has launched FunkySpins.com in Sweden, marking the debut brand for BetCentury, an operator group founded by former Kindred CEO Henrik Tjärnström.
The company said the launch is the first in a series of casino brand roll-outs planned through its collaboration with BetCentury. The Mill Adventure is providing a turnkey platform that includes AI-driven SmartLobbies, personalisation tools and real-time business intelligence.
The Mill Adventure said its platform is fully compliant with Swedish regulatory requirements, including responsible gambling frameworks and alignment with Spelinspektionen standards.
Bjørnar Heggernes, Chief Commercial Officer at The Mill Adventure, said: “Launching FunkySpins with BetCentury further strengthens our position in Sweden and highlights the flexibility of our platform in highly regulated markets.
“Our turnkey solution enables partners to move quickly from concept to launch, combining advanced personalisation, automated lobby management and real-time data insight within a fully compliant framework.”
Henrik Tjärnström, Co-founder at BetCentury, said: “Going live with FunkySpins through The Mill Adventure’s robust platform gives us the strong technological foundation we need to bring our vision to market effectively.
“Their platform allows us to move fast, continuously refine the player experience and scale with confidence in a competitive, regulated environment.”
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