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Southampton FC India Fan Club Members Get VR Matchday Experience From Sportsbet.io Fund
Dedicated Southampton super fans in countries across the world enjoyed a first-of-its-kind virtual reality matchday experience during the Saints’ fixture against Liverpool on the 12th of November, thanks to the Crypto Fan Fund from Southampton’s Main Club Partner Sportsbet.io.
Pioneering a New Matchday Experience with VR
Using Pico virtual reality headsets, fans from the Southampton India fan club were immersed in an authentic Southampton pre-match experience at the Saints Social Club – the brand-new official Southampton fan pub at The Northam, which opened in late August. Fan pubs are a key part of British football culture, and the VR experience was designed to allow Southampton fans to experience that atmosphere, wherever they are in the world.
The VR experience let the Southampton India fans be a fly-on-the-wall during the opening day of the Saints Social Club and included listening in to an informal ‘pub chat’ with Southampton legends Nigel Adkins and Franny Benali, as well as a live performance from the Saints Brass band.
Speaking about the experience, Southampton India member Srijan Pathak said: “Trying the headsets was absolutely incredible, it really felt like we were there in the Club! We all grew up watching Southampton and the Premier League on our TVs, but never really felt part of it, so to be able to properly immerse yourself in the atmosphere and feel what it’s really like to be in a pub with other fans ahead of the match, it helped us feel connected to the club in a way that we just haven’t before. We’ll definitely be using it before the other matches we watch to get ourselves pumped before kick-off!”
The Crypto Fan Fund
The creation of the Saints Social Club and the VR experience was made possible by the Crypto Fan Fund. At the start of the 2021/22 season, Sportsbet.io donated two Bitcoins to Southampton fans, to be used for a fan-led initiative. The club and Sportsbet.io worked with the leading supporters’ group, Saints Voice, to decide how the donation would be spent, with fans voting in March to turn the Northam Social Club – an iconic Southampton pub just a stone’s throw from St. Mary’s Stadium – into the ultimate Southampton FC fan bar.
Helen Edwards, Head of Responsible Gambling at Sportsbet.io said: “It’s been a privilege to work with Saints Voice, Southampton India, and the Southampton fans throughout this process, and we’re so excited to see the Saints Social Club come to fruition this summer. Through the Crypto Fan Fund, we wanted to show how crypto can be used to genuinely support fans and help them deliver the initiatives that they want to see, and with the help of Southampton FC and Saints Voice we’re delighted to have been able to do exactly that.”
Sarah Batters, Director of Marketing & Partnerships at Southampton FC, said: “It’s been brilliant to work in close collaboration with the representatives of our Saints Voice panel and to find out what really matters to them in order to bring the best matchday experiences for our fans, both at home and across the globe. The new Saints Social Club will provide a wonderful opportunity to bring our fans together, and we’re delighted that we’re able to include our incredible supporters in India as well.”
The donation consolidates Sportsbet.io’s ongoing commitment as the main club sponsor of Southampton Football Club and as a leader in the crypto community. The initiative is part of Sportsbet.io’s ‘Believe the Hype’ campaign, encouraging Saints to believe the hype around their club and around cryptocurrency.
The Saints Road Back to The Prem
The Saints were founding members of the Premier League in 1992/1993 and were ever-present until their relegation at the end of the 2004/2005 season. After falling on troubled times, which included a further relegation to League 1, they returned to the Premier League for the 2012/2013 season and haven’t looked back since.
They have enjoyed top-half finishes in recent years, including a sixth-place finish in the 2015/2016 season which secured Europa League football. In 2016/2017, they reached the final of the League Cup but narrowly missed out on silverware after a 3-2 defeat by Manchester United. They ended the 2019/2020 season with a seven-game unbeaten streak to finish 11th with a tally of 52 points.
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Casino Guru, the leading online casino database and advocate for responsible gambling, has taken a further look into the success of the Gamalyze campaign it ran on the occasion of Safer Gambling Week 2024.
Hosted as a joint effort and collaboration with Mindway AI, a respected data science company with a particular focus on analyzing gambling behavior and integrating seamless technology-driven consumer protection measures.
The Gamalyze game, which sought to analyze and inform consumers about their gambling habits, was launched by 10,479 visitors, Casino Guru News previously reported, and 7,116 of the launched games were completed through the end.
Now, Casino Guru has dug into the newly surfaced data the collaboration has revealed and has carefully studied feedback from the campaign to help improve future iterations of the ambitious player protection initiative, discovering that the actual results were better than what was previously thought to be the case.
A total of 279,000 people saw the Gamalyze campaign on the Casino Guru’s website, with 65% of the people who visited the game detail deciding to play it – or some 13,000. Casino Guru was not only able to calibrate its initial numbers for how many people visited the game, or played it, but also derived other vitally important metrics.
First, the number of high-risk players has dropped to 15.6%, down from 17% in the previous campaign’s iteration. In contrast, the number of high-risk players, according to overall data, is 17.3%.
Upon completing the game, the players received advice and feedback on how to improve their gambling behavior.
Another interesting trend that Casino Guru noted was that for the most part, players were able to accurately predict the level of risk they were taking.
For example, only 15.6% of all players had underestimated their risk level – the same as the prior iteration of the Gamalyze campaign. In contrast, the overall average number is 15.2%. These players had too received advice on how to improve their gambling behavior and avoid unnecessary risk-taking.
51.7% of all players showed signs of normal loss sensitivity, which was down from 61% in the previous iteration of the campaign, indicating that players during this campaign showed less concerns over increased losses.
These findings highlight the meaningful impact of the Gamalyze campaign and reinforce the value of data-driven responsible gambling initiatives.
Encouraged by these results, Casino Guru and Mindway AI remain committed to refining their approach, expanding their reach, and continuously improving player protection efforts.
Each iteration presents new opportunities for Casino Guru and Mindway to empower consumers to make responsible gambling decisions.
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Gentoo Media appoints Paul Gatt as General Counsel to strengthen legal and compliance strategy
Paul Gatt, who has played a crucial role in the company’s strategic expansion and corporate transition, will lead Gentoo Media’s legal and compliance function, reporting directly to CEO Jonas Warrer.
His promotion marks an important step in the company’s evolution, reinforcing its ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while supporting M&A activity and revenue-generating opportunities.
“Paul has been instrumental in shaping our legal framework during a period of rapid growth and strategic acquisitions,” said Jonas Warrer, CEO of Gentoo Media. “His leadership, legal expertise, and deep understanding of complex regulatory landscapes have been invaluable. We are confident that, as General Counsel, he will continue to steer our legal and compliance strategy with precision and foresight.”
Since joining Gentoo Media in 2022, Gatt has played a key role in supporting the company’s expansion, working closely with the corporate development team on M&A transactions and ensuring the seamless integration of acquired businesses. He was also instrumental in guiding Gentoo Media through its corporate separation from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), securing a smooth legal and regulatory transition.
“I am thrilled to take on this role at such an exciting time for Gentoo,” said Paul Gatt. “Having been part of the company’s journey over the past few years, I look forward to continuing to support its growth and working alongside our talented team to navigate the evolving media and regulatory landscape.”
Gatt brings a wealth of legal expertise, having previously served as Legal Counsel at Lombard Bank and as a legal associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates, specialising in corporate law. He is an Executive Committee member of the Malta IT Law Association and an Affiliate member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).
He holds a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Malta and is a qualified advocate admitted to the Maltese Bar. Additionally, he is an alumnus of the London School of Economics and the University of Glasgow, where he pursued further studies in sports, business, and corporate law.
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Scientific Games has been named one of Jombay’s WOW Workplaces of 2025 in the Information Technology, Information Technology Enabled Services and Global Capability Center category at its Bangalore, India, location. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and inclusivity. The award highlights the global lottery leader’s dedication to providing an exceptional environment where employees thrive personally and professionally.
The WOW Workplace Awards are an annual listing of organizations with the most WOW reviews. The award substantiates how “great,” “best” or “exceptional” a company is through testimonials and feedback across the web (including employee review websites) using Jombay’s AI engine.
Pat McHugh, CEO of Scientific Games, said, “Being recognized as one of Jombay’s WOW Workplaces is an incredible honor and a true reflection of the remarkable culture our team in India has built. Our India team’s relentless dedication to innovation and excellence is inspiring and helps fuel our success with employees and customers worldwide.”
Scientific Games’ Bangalore operations, established in 2015, recently expanded to a new, state-of-the-art facility, underscoring the company’s growth and investment in its workforce. The center is a hub for research and development, software innovation, quality assurance and technology operations, contributing significantly to the company’s global mission.
Mahesh Nanjundappa, Managing Director of Scientific Games India, added, “This recognition is a testament to our employees’ hard work, creativity and commitment to making Scientific Games a fantastic workplace. At the heart of our success is the inspiring environment we’ve cultivated where every team member feels valued and empowered to achieve their best.”
Scientific Games operates across five continents, delivering a comprehensive range of retail and digital lottery solutions and lottery sports betting products and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries.
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