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The Pools launches Free to Play game for Women’s Euros
Footie 5 gives players the chance to correctly guess scores from the next five games to be in with the chance of winning a £25,000 jackpot prize
The Pools has launched its first ever game focused on women’s football to celebrate the 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship.
With the in-form Lionesses hotly tipped for victory, the Pools is giving fans a chance to test their knowledge of the women’s game and win big with the free-to-enter Footie 5 game.
There’s a £25,000 jackpot to win – all players have to do to be in with a chance of netting a top cash prize is correctly predict the scores from five Euros fixtures.
Fans can use a unique fixture swap feature to personalise their Footie 5 selection and increase their chances of winning, and if they’re really confident they can go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in women’s football to try and Beat the Pundit.
They can even set up their own league with friends to compete against each other and discover who’s the smartest score predictor!
The new Footie 5 game will be the first time in The Pools’ 100-year history that women’s football has been in the spotlight.
Ex-England goalkeeper, now a pundit and Pools panel expert, Rachel Brown-Finnis and her former national teammate, striker Kelly Smith, are both cheering on the Lionesses as they bid to become Euro champions.
They say women’s football being teamed up with The Pools is another major milestone for the game – and a chance for experts, like them, to show what they know.
“The Pools is synonymous with football, and I remember watching and waiting every Saturday afternoon to see if I could get the score draws,” said Rachel.
“Now women’s football is on the radar, there’s a Pools game around the Women’s Euros and Footie 5 is so easy to win. With such a big jackpot, it’s a great way for women’s football fans to get involved.”
Kelly added: “It’s such an exciting time for women’s football, England have a fantastic squad of players, probably the best squad I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait to watch them perform.
“Obviously the game has developed from when I first started playing to where it is now, over the past few years it’s become far more visible, so it’s absolutely brilliant to have The Pools on board.”
Lee Pinnington, Chief Marketing Officer at The Pools, said: “What better way to kick off the Women’s Euros than by giving our players the opportunity to predict the scores and have the chance of winning the £25,000 Footie 5 jackpot prize.
“This is shaping up to be such an amazing tournament, so we’re delighted to be playing our part in that and adding to the excitement for the fans.”
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Italian brand Vincitu goes live with Fast Track CRM elevating player engagement
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Italian gaming brand Vincitu has officially launched their operations on Fast Track’s CRM platform. The partnership, first established in 2024, has now entered its next phase with the successful integration of Fast Track’s technology into Vincitu’s player account management (PAM) system.
Through the new integration, Vincitu will offer personalised player experiences and gain deeper insights into player behavior, helping the company grow in a competitive market.
The collaboration between Fast Track and Vincitu comes at an important time, as the demand for CRM solutions tailored to the Italian market continues to grow. By combining Vincitu’s experience in the Italian gaming sector with Fast Track’s CRM platform, the collaboration aims to bring real value to players.
“We’re excited to support Vincitu Group with our powerful CRM and player engagement platform in the Italian gaming market. We’re keen to help them deliver personalised 1:1 experiences to players and truly connect with their audiences, building long-term brand loyalty,“ says Simon Lidzén, Co-Founder & CEO at Fast Track.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Fast Track and integrate their advanced platform into our operations. Their solution empowers us to create highly personalised, real-time player experiences while gaining valuable insights into player behaviour. This level of efficiency allows us to focus on building stronger connections, delivering exceptional value at every touchpoint,” comments Christian Saviano, CEO at Vincitu Group.
Fast Track’s partnership with Vincitu further solidifies its role as a trusted provider for operators looking to improve their CRM strategies and drive growth. With a unique focus on delivering real-time, personalised player engagement, Fast Track’s technology helps operators unlock the full potential of their relationships with players, supporting growth and lasting success.
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Kindred Reports Decline in Revenue from High-risk Players for Q4 2024
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Kindred Group has reported decline in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the fourth quarter 2024 at 2.7% (Q3 2024 3.2%). The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions showed an improvement at 92.2% (compared to 87.3% in Q3 2024). This positive trend is mainly the result of stricter measures across key markets, improved internal processes, as well as the exit from non-locally licensed markets as part of to the acquisition by La Française des Jeux (FDJ) in October 2024. This shift reflects Kindred’s broader commitment to maintaining high regulatory standards and fostering safer gambling practices.
“It is pleasing to see the decline in high-risk revenue during the fourth quarter of last year. We know that the share fluctuates between quarters, but the long-term trend is showing a steady decline. We remain dedicated and focused on improving our systems and processes to ensure we offer our customers a safe and fun experience,” Esther Scheepers, Head of Responsible Gambling at Kindred Group, said.
“The increased focus on responsible gambling by regulators and the industry is welcomed. From our end, we see that by combining our expertise with emerging technologies, we can further enhance detection capabilities. We are currently working on our existing detection system in combination with an additional system that will enable us to integrate more robust compliance features and optimize our overall approach to safer gambling. Furthermore, we are exploring opportunities to expand our research efforts, aiming to support data-driven discussions and looking at emerging trends in consumer protection. All these aspects are important to protect the integrity of the licence model and maintain a level playing field,” Esther Scheepers added.
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New Survey Finds Three-quarters of Swedes Engaged in Money Gambling Over the Past Year
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A new survey by the Swedish Gambling Authority has found that three-quarters of Swedes have engaged in money gambling over the past year.
The Public Opinion Survey is the annual survey conducted by the Swedish Gambling Authority to map the gambling habits of Swedes. The survey was conducted in November 2024 in collaboration with the research company Enkätfabriken. A total of just over 1600 respondents participated in the survey.
The survey shows, among other things, that:
• 71% of all Swedes have gambled for money in the past 12 months. The proportion is stable compared to previous surveys.
• 33% of all players play every week, which is unchanged from the previous year.
• 84% of players have participated in lotteries and number games, which remains the most common form of gambling.
• 71% of players answer yes, absolutely or yes, to some extent when asked whether they think gaming companies take responsibility for gambling problems.
• 66% know that it is possible to disconnect from gambling via Spelpaus.se, but awareness is slightly lower among women.
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