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Entain and McLaren F1 Team open the doors for women to return to work

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3 years ago

January 18, 2023

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The companies are launching a joint Returnship programme for women to return to careers in the world’s most exciting industries

Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, and the McLaren F1 Team, are launching applications for their joint Returnship programme, to help reignite the careers of women returning to roles in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

While the representation of women in STEM is steadily increasing 1, there remains a significant gender imbalance – in the UK, just 26% of STEM graduates are women, and only 24% of the STEM workforce are women2. There is an urgent need to change the perceptions of careers in STEM, open more opportunities for women to pursue careers in the field, and help both women and men thrive equally in STEM.

As 26% of sports bettors globally are now female3, and F1 continues to experience a rise in female fans, with approximately 40% of fans now female4, it has become even more important for both companies to reflect the customer experience by having a diverse workforce. The Returnship programme is another step in the right direction to making this change.

Jette Nygaard-Andersen, Entain CEO, said: “The fusion of technology, sport and entertainment, and desire to support talented women re-entering the workforce meant that launching this brand-new programme with our partner, McLaren, is an obvious step. We share a passion and commitment for giving women a platform to reignite their careers in STEM and hope that through this programme, we not only support a generation of ambitious women now but inspire future generations of girls to land their dream STEM role.”

As part of the programme, an initial cohort of ten Returnship places will be created, offering unique opportunities and experience at either Entain or the McLaren F1 Team over a six-month period. The programme is designed to suit different women at different stages in their career, with successful candidates being supported by a 1-1 transitional coach specialising in returning to work, flexible working, networking with senior executives, and an opportunity to discuss permanent role opportunities after the six-month programme. Example placement roles span from software engineers and back-end developers to data scientists and design engineers, with the full list available on the programme’s website.

Candidates who meet the following minimum criteria are being sought:

At least 3 months unemployed, underemployed or reskilling
At least 2 years prior professional experience
STEM focused qualifications or experience or a personal and evidencable passion for technology / data / engineering

Entain is committed to embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into all corners of its business, and has launched a number of programmes to support this commitment, under its EnTrain programme, which is designed to increase access to education and training in technology and improve diversity. With EnTrain, Entain has set the objective to positively impact the lives of over 1,000,000 people around the world, either directly or through their families and dependents, by 2030.

The Entain x McLaren F1 Team Returnship programme also complements Entain’s existing Reboot@Ivy initiative, which helps women return to their technology careers at its locations in Hyderabad and Manila.

Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, commented: “We are excited to be launching the first returnship of its kind within F1 in partnership with Entain. This is an opportunity to drive real change within the Engineering and Technology industries and is part of our overall commitment to making STEM careers more accessible to all, and to having 40% of our employees from under-represented backgrounds by 2030.”

In December 2022, Formula 1 announced teams for its F1 Academy: an all-female racing series for younger drivers, set for 2023. Likewise, Extreme E has elevated women in motorsport with its gender-equal motorsport series. These moves demonstrate the eagerness to propel women drivers into the upper echelons of the sport, and mirror what Entain and the McLaren F1 Team are hoping to achieve through the Returnship programme.

B2B gaming licence

Wicked Games wins Swedish B2B gaming licence

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59 minutes ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority lets the studio supply content to licensed operators in Sweden.

Wicked Games has obtained a Swedish B2B gaming licence, clearing the studio to supply its content to licensed operators in Sweden.

The licence was granted by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) and expands Wicked Games’ regulated market footprint in Europe.

“Securing our Swedish licence is a strong validation of the compliance standards and technical readiness behind our business,” said Khadija El Abi, Head of Partnerships at Wicked Games. “Sweden is an important market for us, and this approval allows us to support licensed operators there with content built to stand out in competitive lobbies.”

Wicked Games said the approval supports its broader strategy to grow in regulated jurisdictions and make its content available to more operator partners in key markets.

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Final Call for the N1 SEO Traffic Cup 2 Weeks to Win

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59 minutes ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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N1 SEO Traffic Cup — the first tournament in the N1 Traffic Cups series by N1 Partners — is entering its final stretch, with April 30 being the last day of the promo. Over 250 teams are already actively driving traffic to N1 Partners brands, as anyone can win — no matter when they joined the race.

Winning main rewards is absolutely realistic — final results are based on your team’s efficiency; there’s not a limited number of spots to compete for. All participants who reach one of the four prize tiers get rewarded, so the key focus is scaling your performance metrics.

Learn how to strengthen your current positions within two weeks — or enter the race effectively at the final stage!

Tips to run traffic for N1 SEO Traffic Cup: expert edition

Improving your results is always possible, particularly when you have access to fresh analytics.

The N1 Partners team has made it easier for participants by sharing insights from SEO experts:

- Best approaches for iGaming SEO
  At the moment, classic SEO listings with an offerwall, cross-brand SEO and parasite SEO strategies across several Tier-1 GEOs are performing well.

Top products for SEO traffic in N1 Partners
Among the products showing the best conversion rates and stability are HollyWin, Slot Mafia, Lucky Hunter, RollXO, and Slot Lounge.

Top GEOs for SEO traffic
Markets such as AU, DE, CA, AT, CH, NZ, and NO are delivering strong results and are popular among N1 SEO Traffic Cup participants. These GEOs have a wide solvent audience, allowing both high volumes and strong average checks.

Have you already chosen the GEO and approach? Register at the N1 SEO Traffic Cup landing page and get to the top leaderboard positions!

N1 SEO Traffic Cup: FAQ for final-stage entrants

The N1 Partners team understands that joining at a later stage can feel more challenging, so they’ve collected the most common questions from affiliates and shared practical advice.

Where should a newly registered affiliate start to make the most of the first 48 hours?

“If an affiliate joins during the final two weeks, the key to success is to stay focused. I would recommend immediately concentrating on familiar GEOs and brands to get the first FTDs as quickly as possible.

The next step is to evaluate whether you have the resources to work with multiple brands. In the N1 SEO Traffic Cup, the number of brands directly affects the Brand Coefficient and overall results. And of course, it’s important to sync with your affiliate manager from the very beginning to build the shortest path to your first results.

There is no single fixed prize — affiliates can reach any reward level. Even if an affiliate does not reach the Level, generating a minimum of 20 FTD on at least one brand still qualifies them for the prize draw. That means there are no losers, and you can join the game at any time,” says Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners.

What mistakes do participants most often make when trying to speed up before the final?

“The most common mistake is trying to scale quickly by testing new GEOs and approaches where the team lacks expertise.

This usually leads to spreading resources unwisely, lower quality, and higher spend. The worst-case scenario involves campaign stoppages. At the final stage, it’s much more important to stay focused on stable sources and further optimise working strategies rather than testing new directions,” says Dmitry Filippov, Affiliate Team Lead (SEO) at N1 Partners.

Join the N1 SEO Traffic Cup — 2 weeks is enough to win!

N1 SEO Traffic Cup: conditions explained

Period: March 1 – April 30, 2026
Results: by May 10
Entry: from 20 FTD per brand

The mechanics are simple: you earn points (N1 Cup Score) based on generated FTDs, then multiply them by the brand coefficient.

The more brands you work with, the higher your multiplier and the faster your results grow:

1 brand — x1
2–3 brands — x2
4+ brands — x5

This means you can not only scale volumes but also accelerate growth by driving traffic to multiple products.

Learn more about the conditions and rewards here!

N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate program:

14+ casino and sportsbook brands with Reg2Dep up to 70%
10+ Tier-1 GEOs
CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners + hybrid models

Be number one with N1!

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JackpotX

Vegangster Integrates JackpotX Across 5 Brands, Reaches ~25% Player Opt-In.

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59 minutes ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

Vegangster has expanded its partnership with Shared Luck by integrating JackpotX, a player-funded jackpot system now live across five client brands. Early results show an average opt-in rate of around 25%, with players actively choosing to join the jackpot via a simple opt-in toggle.

Across these deployments, JackpotX is configured as a player-funded system, where a portion of player activity contributes to a shared prize pool. This creates a continuously growing jackpot that runs alongside standard gameplay, adding a persistent betting incentive without interrupting the core gaming experience.

Unlike traditional fixed or operator-funded jackpots, this model scales with player activity. As participation increases, the prize pool grows, reinforcing visibility and engagement over time.

For operators, the integration introduces a retention and monetisation layer that is directly tied to player volume. Because the jackpot is funded through gameplay, it reduces reliance on upfront promotional spend while still creating a strong engagement loop.

Michael Oziransky, Chief Product Officer at Vegangster, commented:
“What stands out with JackpotX is flexibility. Operators can run multi-brand jackpots and tailor how they work, with real-time performance visibility. This made it easy for us to use a player-funded approach and boost engagement without additional operator spend.”

The integration requires minimal operational overhead and can be deployed across brands without complex configuration, allowing operators to activate jackpot-driven engagement quickly.

With JackpotX now live and scaling across brands, Vegangster and Shared Luck plan to expand the partnership further, focusing on deeper gamification mechanics and wider rollout across the Vegangster client network.

About SharedLuck

Sharedluck builds engagement infrastructure for online casinos. JackpotX, its flagship product, provides flexible jackpot creation, multi-brand management, real-time analytics, and tools built to increase player retention and overall casino revenue.

About Vegangster

Vegangster provides a full-stack iGaming platform engineered for speed, scalability, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions integrate casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features into a single mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and scale with confidence.

Press contact
Romans Kozlovskis
Senior Content & PR Manager
[email protected]

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