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Flutter Entertainment opens new £15m technology and innovation hub in Leeds

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5 years ago

October 21, 2021

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Flutter Entertainment’s new £15m UK technology and innovation hub in Leeds is now officially open to colleagues from across its UK and Ireland and International divisions.

Designed by MEPC, the state-of-the-art workspace is home to 1700 colleagues and comprises 136,000 sq. ft of flexible space across eight floors at 4 Wellington Place in Leeds Dock – a thriving community for the media, technology, and creative industries. It has been built to the highest environmental standard, achieving a BREEAM Excellent rating on completion and includes a range of accessibility and sustainable features, meeting the WELL building standard, which aims to make the work environment healthier for colleagues.

The hub will act as a centre of excellence in technology and innovation for Flutter brands operating in the UK and Ireland, helping to drive innovation across the Group through the development of industry-leading digital products for consumers across the world, while providing highly-skilled jobs and a sizeable local investment in Leeds and the surrounding Yorkshire region.

The new site will be home to more than 800 technology professionals working in key functions such as its Global Sports Trading Platform, Digital Infrastructure, Platform Services, and Information Security. It will also include several unique attributes, including:

Seventh and eight floors dedicated solely for social activities between teams;
IT ‘vending machines’ for certain equipment to free up resource and time for IT colleagues;
£1m investment in VC and AV equipment to promote inclusive meetings between those working remotely and in the office;
Six electric car charging points in the basement;
And break-out furniture items all made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles.

The hub will continue to promote SBG’s ‘Skills Academy’, which offers selected graduates a fully funded MSc in Digital and Technology Solutions from Sheffield Hallam University while they gain in-house experience working with technology teams across the business. To better represent the communities it operates in, SBG has also launched a self-funded version of the government’s Kickstart scheme, creating 13 new roles for young people at risk of long-term unemployment. These are spread across business areas and functions including marketing, finance, people, tech and design.

Conor Grant, CEO of Flutter Entertainment UK and Ireland commented: “Our new office in Leeds is our vision for the future of working and we are excited to welcome our colleagues to this modern, agile and flexible workspace. The entire Flutter Group has benefited greatly from the leading technology capabilities we have developed in Leeds through our talented and highly skilled workforce, and this investment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to both the city and our colleagues. We will also continue to be a positive force in the communities we serve, with our Skills Academy and Kickstart scheme offering exciting opportunities for young people to develop their skills.”

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Connect with N1 Partners at G Gate Conf 2026

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14 minutes ago

June 16, 2026

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The N1 Partners team will participate in G GATE CONF 2026, one of the largest affiliate conferences in the region, held on June 26-27 at Expo Georgia in Tbilisi, Georgia.

The conference will bring together more than 7,000 representatives of the affiliate industry, advertisers, arbitration teams, webmasters, and partner programs for networking, sharing experiences, and discussing current market trends. More than 100 booths will be presented at the event, as well as more than 50 speakers will be announced.

N1 Partners is a sponsor at the G Gate Conf of one of the zones and invites guests to take a look at the branded coconut station. You can find it to the left of the entrance, opposite the reception desk.

There is also a special offer for the company’s partners: the N1PARTNERS promo code provides a 15% discount on the purchase of a ticket to G Gate Conf.

Also, follow N1 Partners on Instagram for a chance to win one of five G Member tickets!

Why meet N1 Partners?

In Tbilisi, the N1 Partners team will discuss new scaling opportunities, current offers, and the N1 Sport Promo, a special promo for partners pouring sports traffic and working with the Prediction Markets vertical.

The promo runs from June 10 to July 20, 2026, and covers the biggest sporting events of the season, including the FIFA 2026 World Cup. As part of the promotion, partners can increase their CPA rate based on the number of FTDs generated and earn higher payouts.

Book a meeting with N1 Partners

Schedule a meeting with the team in advance and find out more about offers and promotions to get the most out of the conference!

N1 Partners team contact:

Alexa Bond — Head of Affiliates
Vlad Zilitskyi — Affiliate Team Lead
Pavel Sysoev — Affiliate Manager
Alexey Gusarov — Team Lead of Affiliates
Oleksandr Havrylov — Affiliate Manager

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Veikkaus rolls out OpenBet’s Neccton responsible gambling platform ahead of 2027 reform

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37 minutes ago

June 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Veikkaus will deploy the latest version of OpenBet’s Neccton AI-enhanced responsible gambling platform across its digital and retail channels, the companies said on 16 June 2026. The rollout comes as Finland’s newly approved Gambling Act increases operator obligations to spot and address risky gambling behaviour early, including active intervention where risk indicators emerge.

OpenBet said the Neccton platform is designed to identify potentially risky gambling behaviour in real time, generate automated alerts, and support tailored player interventions. The system summarises behavioural data, risk markers and historical context in plain language, and provides AI-assisted explanations intended to support compliance teams while maintaining human oversight.

Susanna Saikkonen, Vice President for Sustainability at Veikkaus, said: “Veikkaus’ individual gambling safety net model is based on identifying risky gambling as early as possible and offering players both support and concrete limitations. The Neccton platform provides us with an ISO-certified, extensively security tested and scientifically validated tool that strengthens our ability to identify risk and support our customers in gambling responsibly.”

Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director of Neccton at OpenBet, said: “In today’s regulatory environment, operators must demonstrate how they actively prevent gambling-related harm. The latest version of the Neccton platform enables real-time, data-driven intervention and measurable duty of care. We are proud to expand our partnership with Veikkaus to further strengthen its responsible gambling framework.”

The Neccton deployment extends Veikkaus’ existing relationship with OpenBet. OpenBet has been powering Veikkaus’ next-generation sportsbook platform and providing Managed Trading Services across digital and retail channels since May 2025, according to the companies. Veikkaus is preparing for Finland’s expected market liberalisation in 2027.

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SkillOnNet adds Octoplay casino games across its UK brands

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37 minutes ago

June 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Octoplay titles go live on PlayOJO, Genting, SpinGenie and MegawaysCasino, with more regulated markets planned.

SkillOnNet has launched Octoplay’s casino games across its UK iGaming sites, making the supplier’s content available to players on brands including PlayOJO, Genting, SpinGenie and MegawaysCasino.

The UK rollout includes Octoplay titles such as Vegas is Dead: Battle Arena, Shaolin Panda: Chaos Reels, and Serpent Gold: Hold and Win. SkillOnNet said it plans to expand the partnership into additional regulated markets in the coming months.

Jani Kontturi, Head of Games at SkillOnNet said: “We’re delighted to welcome Octoplay to our platform in the UK. The studio has built a strong reputation for developing high-quality games that combine engaging mechanics with blockbuster production values. We are confident our players will love the content, and we’re excited to extend the partnership into additional regulated markets in the near future.

Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay: “Launching with SkillOnNet in the UK represents another important milestone for Octoplay. SkillOnNet operates some of the industry’s most established iGaming sites, and this partnership allows us to bring our games to a wider audience of players. We look forward to building on this initial launch and expanding together into further markets.”

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