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Entain Doubles Funding to SportsAid Through to Paris 2024 Olympics

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Leading Corporate SportsAid Sponsor Backs 2021 Paralympians

Entain, the leading global sports betting and gaming entertainment operator, is today pleased to announce that its Foundation has extended its long-term partnership with sports charity, SportsAid, to provide critical funding to the most talented young British athletes all the way through to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Entain Foundation will double its financial backing thus far to SportsAid, taking its total financial commitment to around £500,000 by Paris 2024– making Entain one of SportsAid’s largest corporate partners.

The extension comes as the Paralympic Games get underway in Tokyo. Around a quarter of the Entain-SportsAid recipients are para-athletes, aiming to compete in future Paralympic Games. Recipients include para table tennis player Craig Allen; the wheelchair fencer Abigail Marshall; track and field stars Charles Dobson and Joel Clarke-Khan; and wheelchair basketball talent Dylan Wade.

Overall, 165 of the 227 members of the Paralympics GB squad in Tokyo (73%) have received financial support and recognition from SportsAid during their careers. Forty-eight of the SportsAid alumni announced to represent Paralympics GB in Tokyo have received support from the charity since Rio 2016.

Entain (owner of Ladbrokes and Coral in the UK) first partnered with SportsAid, a charity dedicated to support the next generation of elite British athletes, in 2018.  Entain supports over 50 aspiring athletes a year across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland with each athlete receiving an annual financial support to contribute towards training, competition, travel and equipment costs.

The Entain-SportsAid partnership has so far distributed over 150 athlete awards with sponsorship and event fundraising key to this.  Previous beneficiaries of the Entain-SportsAid partnership include Bethany Shriever, who this weekend added the World title to the gold medal for she won for BMX Supercross and at the Tokyo Olympics.

In the recent Tokyo Olympics, SportsAid alumni starred for Team GB, winning 14 gold, 19 silver and 14 bronze medals – 72% of Team GB’s total medal haul – across 20 different sports, surpassing the total of 46 medals won at Rio 2016.

In addition to direct financial assistance, Entain also works with SportsAid to supply athletes with recognition and personal development opportunities. An integral aspect of the partnership is the delivery of workshops for the athletes and their parents and guardians, where they receive expert advice on a range of topics including nutrition, mental wellbeing and dealing with the media.

Grainne Hurst, Group Director of Corporate Affairs at Entain: “Following the incredible performance from British athletes at this year’s Olympic Games and the Paralympics getting under way in Tokyo, we are delighted to extend our SportsAid partnership for a further three years. Our collaboration with SportsAid is a huge source of pride for everyone at Entain and plays a pivotal role in supporting the next generation of British sporting heroes.”

Danny Crates, former 800m Paralympic gold medallist, world Champion and former world recorder holder“Talented young athletes need the right support, at the right time, to help them fulfil their potential and ultimately achieve their ambitions,” said Danny Crates – a Paralympic gold and bronze medallist who is a leading SportsAid ambassador. “SportsAid has maintained a crucial presence across British sport over the last 45 years – playing an important role in the country’s international success throughout that time.

“It’s the overall package offered by SportsAid which helps make such a difference to athletes – financial backing, recognition of talent, workshop support, personal development opportunities – and this has really been enhanced in recent years. The outstanding commitment of the charity’s partners, such as Entain, is vital to making that a reality and I’m delighted to see this relationship going from strength-to-strength.

Tim Lawler, CEO of SportsAid said: “Entain’s extended commitment will take us all the way up to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024 and comes at a very important time for talented young athletes – particularly following a challenging period over the last 18 months.”

“Our partnership with Entain has continued to evolve year-on-year and the well-rounded support provided to these aspiring young sports stars gives them added confidence and motivation to pursue their ambitions. We have also seen an increased awareness of SportsAid and a much wider audience is hearing the stories behind the next generation of sporting heroes.”

The support for young athletes via SportsAid is part of The Entain Foundation’s multi-million-pound grassroots sports investment programme. This also includes support for local football clubs in the  Trident Leagues, as part of the “Pitching In” initiative, backing for aspiring Greek athletes through bwin’s Team Future programme and further international initiatives in the countries in which Entain operates to support grass roots and community sport.

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Convergence in iGaming: The Structural Shift of 2026

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Modern iGaming platforms no longer operate in silos. Payments influence trust and onboarding. Social mechanics influence engagement and retention. Media platforms influence visibility and acquisition. These systems now function as a unified flow.

In this article, Atlaslive explores how fintech, social gaming mechanics, and media ecosystems are merging into a single operational model for iGaming platforms.

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Convergence describes a structural change. Payments, identity checks, engagement tools, and acquisition channels operate continuously rather than sequentially.

A deposit impacts verification timing. Social features introduce moderation and monitoring. Media platform policies affect product messaging and promotional mechanics.

Competitive platforms are built around real-time system awareness.

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Fintech now shapes the full player journey.

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Payments and compliance functions are integrated directly into product architecture.

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Content policies often exceed local regulation. Attribution becomes fragmented across channels. Visibility depends on alignment with platform expectations.

Marketing and compliance increasingly overlap.

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Payments, engagement, and distribution cannot be managed independently in regulated markets.

“This is why convergence has become structural. Platforms have moved toward unified systems that can monitor, react, and report across the entire player journey in real time. Not to add complexity, but to reduce risk while scaling.”
—Dmytro Matiiuk, Head of Delivery

Unified systems reduce risk while supporting growth.

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Operating in 2026 means managing a connected ecosystem. Payment flows, social mechanics, and media strategies must align within a single architecture. Platforms designed for coherence, like Atlaslive, support this integrated approach.

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Genting Launches Vegas Casino Experience Leaderboard Competition

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  • Players get chance to win a Vegas Casino Experience or £5,000 in cash
  • Players can climb the leaderboard by playing specific games or tables on certain weeks
  • Prizes available for those that finish 2nd-50th

Genting Casino, a premium online casino provider, is giving players the opportunity to win a Vegas Casino Experience or £5,000 in cash with the introduction of its Vegas Casino Experience Leaderboard Challenge.

Running through 23 March 2026, this special online offer encourages qualifying UK casino players to participate on a nationwide leaderboard by playing their preferred games and advancing to the summit for a chance to win the ultimate Vegas vacation or a cash substitute.

Players can participate by making a minimum deposit of £10 with the bonus code BMLV150, granting them 150 free spins on Big Bass Splash and initial leaderboard points to launch their campaign.

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The leading player on the leaderboard will receive their selection of the VIP Las Vegas Casino Escape for two, which features round-trip flights, a four-night accommodation at a luxury Las Vegas hotel, $2,000 in spending cash, and exclusive entertainment tickets, or the £5,000 cash option.

Players who finish in 2nd to 25th place will earn 30 Golden Chips that can be used on Genting Live Roulette tables. Participants ranked from 26th to 50th will receive 100 complimentary spins on a unique Genting Casino themed Starburst game.

Mike Vella, Brand Marketing Project Manager said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch the Vegas Casino Experience campaign. It’s a truly standout experience that brings the thrill of the Las Vegas Strip straight to our UK players.

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Winners will be contacted on 26 March 2026.

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Acquire.bet Partners with E2 to Deploy Advanced Sports Betting Monetization Technology Across North America

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Acquire.bet has announced a strategic partnership with E2, the global SaaS provider behind BetQL-powered publisher solutions, aimed at strengthening sports betting and iGaming monetisation across North America and regulated Canadian markets.

Under the agreement, Acquire.bet will serve as E2’s exclusive regional partner, bringing E2’s technology suite to publishers and media brands across the U.S. and Canada. The collaboration combines E2’s deep-linking, sports data and content tools with Acquire.bet’s established monetisation expertise, analytics infrastructure, and operator relationships to help publishers convert sports audiences into compliant, high-performing betting and gaming revenue streams.

E2’s technology offering includes sportsbook-specific deep links tailored by state, intelligent betting widgets and scoreboards, branded sports hubs featuring betting tips and pre-game analysis, and free-to-play games deployed directly within a publisher’s own brand environment. Designed to integrate seamlessly into editorial and sports content, these tools enhance user engagement while improving conversion performance.

Acquire.bet will oversee all commercial monetisation, connecting publishers with regulated sportsbook and iGaming operators and optimising performance through its proven acquisition and analytics capabilities. Together, the two companies aim to provide media brands with a scalable, tech-enabled pathway to monetise sports traffic in increasingly competitive regulated markets.

One of the first initiatives to launch under the partnership is a fully built World Cup Hub, created to capitalise on the surge in North American betting interest around this summer’s tournament. Delivered as a turnkey solution, the hub will feature seamless CMS integration, continuously updated bespoke match and betting content, and built-in monetisation.

Allan Petrilli, Managing Director at Acquire.bet, commented:
“This partnership is a natural next step in how we support publishers and media companies operating in North America’s regulated environment. E2 brings proven technology that enhances how sports content connects to betting opportunities, while Acquire.bet provides the monetisation expertise, operator relationships and market insight needed to turn that engagement into sustainable revenue. Together, we’re expanding the toolkit available to publishers competing in an extremely crowded market.”

Nigel Frith, Director of Strategy at E2, added:
“Acquire.bet has built a strong reputation as a leader in sports betting and iGaming monetisation across North America. By partnering exclusively with them in the region, we’re ensuring our technology is deployed alongside a team that understands both regulatory complexity and commercial realities. This collaboration allows us to bring our SaaS solutions to market in a way that delivers tangible value for media partners and operators alike.”

The partnership will initially focus on the U.S. and regulated Canadian markets, with additional expansion planned as sports betting regulation continues to evolve.

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