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Entain & ARC appoint working peer Lord Lipsey to chair new Premier Greyhound Racing joint venture
Newly-launched entity, a joint venture between Entain and Arena Racing Company, announces working peer and former Chair of British Greyhound Racing Board as Chairman
Premier Greyhound Racing, a newly-launched joint venture between Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, and Arena Racing Company have appointed Lord Lipsey as Chair.
Premier Greyhound Racing aims to deliver the market-leading greyhound racing product best serving racegoers, owners and trainers by delivering increased welfare standards and investment. It will promote the sport as a betting medium to drive revenues for operators, revitalising the sport in the process.
Premier Greyhound Racing will represent the interests of a total of 14 of Britain’s 20 official and regulated greyhound racing tracks. From January 2024, the company will offer a comprehensive package of racing both to digital and retail betting operators and their customers, worldwide from the nine Arena Racing Company and Entain stadia along with five independent tracks (Kinsley, Pelaw Grange, Sheffield, Swindon and Yarmouth).
Working peer Lord David Lipsey returns to greyhound racing following his four-year spell as Chair of the then-named British Greyhound Racing Board between 2004 and 2008.
David Lipsey has been a greyhound racing enthusiast for nearly half a century. He has owned several racing greyhounds and two greyhounds – Zac and Brenda – were adopted by him and his family.
As well as his involvement with running the sport he was a trustee of the Retired Greyhound Trust (now Greyhound Trust). Some five years ago he was called in by then Sports Minister Tracey Crouch to negotiate a new deal between Greyhound Racing and the bookmakers which resulted in a £2m a year boost to the sport’s finances, by working with digital operators to secure their contributions to the voluntary greyhound levy scheme.
Lord Lipsey brings a wide-ranging set of chairing and directorship experiences to the role, spanning entertainment, regulatory affairs, the betting and racing industries. He is currently a member of the board of horseracing’s Starting Price Regulatory Commission
Commenting on his appointment, Lord Lipsey said: “As an owner, and a supporter of greyhound racing, I am taking a part-time professional role within the sport I love. I look forward to representing it and its stakeholders to improve welfare, safeguard integrity and raise competition standards to industry-leading levels.
“Greyhound racing remains a hugely popular British tradition- on the latest figures the sixth-biggest spectator sport, welcoming millions of enthusiasts through its doors.
“Under the leadership of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), it has established itself as both a great night out for younger audiences and fast-moving and absorbing off-course, digital entertainment. Premier Greyhound Racing believes that it has a huge potential both as a sport and a betting market, offering stakeholders a sustainable and commercially valuable product in the long term.”
Commenting on Lord Lipsey’s appointment, Richard Lang, Director of Commercial retail at Entain, speaking on behalf of Premier Greyhound Racing said: “Lord Lipsey brings a vast and varied experience both in and outside of the greyhound racing and betting industries, which will prove vital in unlocking the potential of the sport through the platform we will provide it with in Premier Greyhound Racing.
“Lord Lipsey is a lifelong supporter and advocate of greyhounds, the sport and its stakeholders and shares our commitment to invest in and raise welfare, integrity and racing standards.
“We look forward to working with Lord Lipsey to ensure British greyhound racing flourishes and enjoys a sustainable future, remaining a core product our customers enjoy for the long term, benefitting all stakeholders.”
Mark Bird, Chief Executive of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain commented on the appointment: “We welcome the appointment of Lord Lipsey as Chair of Premier Greyhound Racing, not only for his obvious industry knowledge, insight and experience but also for his welfare credentials.
“Having worked with him previously as part of the negotiations for an increase in the voluntary levy, I am delighted that he has taken up this position with a commitment to greyhound welfare.”
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When Everyone Sends Hearts, WinSpirit Asked a Different Question
Every February, online gaming platforms look remarkably similar: red-dominated palettes, heart-shaped motifs, and the same “Love is in the Air” promotions. The formula is predictable, the competition intense, and for many players, the seasonal narrative itself has begun to feel hollow.
WinSpirit Casino took a different route. Instead of competing in the same tired Valentine’s language, the brand launched a campaign that embraced a rare player sentiment: a playful eye-roll at clichés. The result — UnValentine’s Day — demonstrates how emotionally intelligent campaigns can drive measurable growth without relying on heavy bonus mechanics.
The Idea
The campaign featured a dedicated landing page with a single interactive mechanic: a poll asking players to vote for the Valentine’s cliché that annoyed them most. Options were framed with gaming metaphors for natural crossover:
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“Booking a table like catching a Jackpot”
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“Heart-shaped pizza? Just give me a Wild”
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“Love songs instead of coin drop sounds”
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“Love letters without promo codes”
Every participant received 20 Free Spins, positioned as a lighthearted gesture rather than a transactional reward. No complex flows, no heavy mechanics — just a simple, relevant touchpoint.
What the Players Said
Over 5,000 players participated. Key takeaways include:
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28% voted for “Booking a table like catching a Jackpot”, revealing that for many, Valentine’s Day feels more like a logistical challenge than romance.
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22% chose “Heart-shaped pizza? Just give me a Wild”, reflecting the gaming audience’s preference for practical rewards over aesthetic gestures.
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17% picked “Overthinking a spin like it’s a first date”, showing appreciation for humor and acknowledgement of the real player experience.
The remaining 33% were distributed across other options, emphasizing that the dominant sentiments were clear and actionable.
The Impact
During the one-week campaign:
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+8% player activation frequency
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+7% overall engagement
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+5% growth in deposits
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+4% increase in average bets per player
For a campaign built around a single, simple engagement mechanic with minimal investment, these results highlight a critical insight: emotional relevance can outperform financial incentives. Reactivated players returned for reasons beyond transactional value, and deposit and betting growth suggest emotional engagement can translate into real product behavior.
Part of a Bigger Picture
UnValentine’s Day reflects WinSpirit’s broader strategy of prioritizing emotional resonance over purely promotional tactics. Earlier, the Wish Express holiday campaign invited players, streamers, and partners to write letters to Santa. Over 2,000 wishes were submitted, social reach grew by 169%, and engagement rose 76%. The most memorable moment: WinSpirit covered round-trip flights for a player to reunite with family after eleven years.
Both campaigns — Wish Express and UnValentine’s Day — share a principle: meet players where they actually are. One campaign responded to nostalgic wishes, the other to playful skepticism. Both were rooted in empathy, and both delivered measurable results.
Why the Industry Is Watching
Seasonal, bonus-heavy campaigns are hitting diminishing returns. Acquisition costs are rising, and differentiation in February is structurally challenging. WinSpirit has shown that emotional differentiation is achievable, scalable, and measurable.
The secret isn’t complexity or oversized budgets — it’s insight. Find the emotional undercurrent your audience feels, create a simple way for them to express it, and let the interaction drive brand connection.
Players don’t want more mechanics. They want to feel heard. UnValentine’s Day proves that a single, well-timed question can outperform elaborate campaign architectures.
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When Everyone Sends Hearts, WinSpirit Asked a Different Question
Every February, online gaming platforms look remarkably similar: red palettes, heart-shaped imagery, “Love is in the Air” promotions. The formula is familiar, the competition intense — and for a growing share of the audience, the seasonal narrative itself has begun to lose emotional relevance.
WinSpirit Casino chose a different path. Instead of competing within the same seasonal language as everyone else, the brand built a campaign around something players rarely get to express publicly: a lighthearted eye-roll at Valentine’s Day clichés. The result — UnValentine’s Day — is a case study in how emotionally intelligent campaigns can generate measurable product growth without structural dependence on bonus-driven mechanics.
The Idea
The campaign launched a dedicated landing page with a single interactive mechanic: a poll asking players to vote for the Valentine’s cliché that annoyed them most. The options were framed using familiar gaming metaphors, making the crossover feel natural:
“Booking a table like catching a Jackpot” “Heart-shaped pizza? Just give me a Wild” “Love songs instead of coin drop sounds” “Love letters without promo codes”
Participation was acknowledged with 20 Free Spins, framed as a lightweight reward mechanic positioned as a gesture of engagement rather than a transactional incentive. No complex mechanics, no lengthy flows. Just a low-friction touchpoint that felt genuinely relevant to the moment.
What the Players Said?
Over 5,000 players participated. The results reveal more than just a ranking — they offer insight into how players emotionally interpret seasonal rituals.
28% voted for “Booking a table like catching a Jackpot” — the clear winner, confirming that for a significant share of players, Valentine’s Day reads more like a logistics challenge than a romantic occasion.
22% chose “Heart-shaped pizza? Just give me a Wild” — a result that speaks directly to the gaming audience’s core values: practical rewards over aesthetic gestures.
17% picked “Overthinking a spin like it’s a first date” — proof that players appreciate when a brand acknowledges the real texture of their experience, even through humor.
The remaining 33% was distributed across the remaining options — reinforcing the dominance of the leading choice rather than diluting it. For the industry, that’s a useful reminder: the gaming audience is diverse, personal, and pays attention when a brand actually listens.
The Impact
All metrics reflect growth within the one-week campaign period:
+8% frequency of player activation
+7% overall engagement
+5% growth in deposits
+4% growth in average bets per player
For a campaign built around a single, simple engagement mechanic and a low-cost incentive model, the results clearly demonstrate a key insight: emotional relevance can outperform financial motivation in driving short-term audience engagement. The engagement lift reflects reactivated players returning for reasons beyond transactional value. The deposit and betting growth further suggest that an emotional entry point can translate into measurable product behavior.
Part of a Bigger Picture
UnValentine’s Day didn’t emerge in isolation. It reflects a deliberate strategic direction: emotional resonance, rather than promotional mechanics, as the primary driver of engagement.
Earlier this season, WinSpirit’s Wish Express holiday campaign invited players, streamers, and industry partners to write a literal letter to Santa — a gesture of nostalgia in an industry that tends toward hard metrics. Over 2,000 wishes were submitted. Social reach grew by 169%, engagement by 76%. The campaign’s most memorable moment came when WinSpirit covered the cost of round-trip flights so one player could reunite with family members they hadn’t seen in eleven years.
What connects Wish Express and UnValentine’s Day isn’t a tactic — it’s a consistent belief that the most effective brand interactions are the ones that meet people where they actually are. One campaign said: we believe in the power of sincere wishes. The other said: we see you rolling your eyes at the heart-shaped pizza, and so do we. Both are forms of empathy. Both worked.
Why the Industry Is Watching
For operators and marketers tracking the evolution of seasonal engagement, WinSpirit’s approach offers a model worth studying. Bonus-heavy campaigns face diminishing returns. Acquisition costs rise. And in a landscape where every February looks identical, differentiation becomes structurally difficult.
What WinSpirit has demonstrated — in two consecutive seasons — is that emotional differentiation is achievable, scalable, and measurable. The campaign architecture is not complex. The investment is not outsized. What makes it work is the quality of the insight driving it: find the emotional undercurrent your audience is already feeling, create a simple format for them to express it, and let the interaction itself do the brand-building work.
Players don’t want more mechanics. They want to feel that someone is listening. UnValentine’s Day proved that a single well-aimed question — asked at exactly the right moment — can outperform complex campaign architectures.
The post When Everyone Sends Hearts, WinSpirit Asked a Different Question appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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When Everyone Sends Hearts, WinSpirit Asked a Different Question
Every February, online gaming platforms look remarkably similar: red palettes, heart-shaped imagery, “Love is in the Air” promotions. The formula is familiar, the competition intense — and for a growing share of the audience, the seasonal narrative itself has begun to lose emotional relevance.
WinSpirit Casino chose a different path. Instead of competing within the same seasonal language as everyone else, the brand built a campaign around something players rarely get to express publicly: a lighthearted eye-roll at Valentine’s Day clichés. The result — UnValentine’s Day — is a case study in how emotionally intelligent campaigns can generate measurable product growth without structural dependence on bonus-driven mechanics.
The Idea
The campaign launched a dedicated landing page with a single interactive mechanic: a poll asking players to vote for the Valentine’s cliché that annoyed them most. The options were framed using familiar gaming metaphors, making the crossover feel natural:
“Booking a table like catching a Jackpot” “Heart-shaped pizza? Just give me a Wild” “Love songs instead of coin drop sounds” “Love letters without promo codes”
Participation was acknowledged with 20 Free Spins, framed as a lightweight reward mechanic positioned as a gesture of engagement rather than a transactional incentive. No complex mechanics, no lengthy flows. Just a low-friction touchpoint that felt genuinely relevant to the moment.
What the Players Said?
Over 5,000 players participated. The results reveal more than just a ranking — they offer insight into how players emotionally interpret seasonal rituals.
28% voted for “Booking a table like catching a Jackpot” — the clear winner, confirming that for a significant share of players, Valentine’s Day reads more like a logistics challenge than a romantic occasion.
22% chose “Heart-shaped pizza? Just give me a Wild” — a result that speaks directly to the gaming audience’s core values: practical rewards over aesthetic gestures.
17% picked “Overthinking a spin like it’s a first date” — proof that players appreciate when a brand acknowledges the real texture of their experience, even through humor.
The remaining 33% was distributed across the remaining options — reinforcing the dominance of the leading choice rather than diluting it. For the industry, that’s a useful reminder: the gaming audience is diverse, personal, and pays attention when a brand actually listens.
The Impact
All metrics reflect growth within the one-week campaign period:
+8% frequency of player activation
+7% overall engagement
+5% growth in deposits
+4% growth in average bets per player
For a campaign built around a single, simple engagement mechanic and a low-cost incentive model, the results clearly demonstrate a key insight: emotional relevance can outperform financial motivation in driving short-term audience engagement. The engagement lift reflects reactivated players returning for reasons beyond transactional value. The deposit and betting growth further suggest that an emotional entry point can translate into measurable product behavior.
Part of a Bigger Picture
UnValentine’s Day didn’t emerge in isolation. It reflects a deliberate strategic direction: emotional resonance, rather than promotional mechanics, as the primary driver of engagement.
Earlier this season, WinSpirit’s Wish Express holiday campaign invited players, streamers, and industry partners to write a literal letter to Santa — a gesture of nostalgia in an industry that tends toward hard metrics. Over 2,000 wishes were submitted. Social reach grew by 169%, engagement by 76%. The campaign’s most memorable moment came when WinSpirit covered the cost of round-trip flights so one player could reunite with family members they hadn’t seen in eleven years.
What connects Wish Express and UnValentine’s Day isn’t a tactic — it’s a consistent belief that the most effective brand interactions are the ones that meet people where they actually are. One campaign said: we believe in the power of sincere wishes. The other said: we see you rolling your eyes at the heart-shaped pizza, and so do we. Both are forms of empathy. Both worked.
Why the Industry Is Watching
For operators and marketers tracking the evolution of seasonal engagement, WinSpirit’s approach offers a model worth studying. Bonus-heavy campaigns face diminishing returns. Acquisition costs rise. And in a landscape where every February looks identical, differentiation becomes structurally difficult.
What WinSpirit has demonstrated — in two consecutive seasons — is that emotional differentiation is achievable, scalable, and measurable. The campaign architecture is not complex. The investment is not outsized. What makes it work is the quality of the insight driving it: find the emotional undercurrent your audience is already feeling, create a simple format for them to express it, and let the interaction itself do the brand-building work.
Players don’t want more mechanics. They want to feel that someone is listening. UnValentine’s Day proved that a single well-aimed question — asked at exactly the right moment — can outperform complex campaign architectures.
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