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

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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.

AI-driven roulette host

SkillOnNet Redefines RNG Gaming with World-First Launch of AI-Powered GAIA Roulette

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December 2, 2025

George Miller

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GAIA is the world’s first AI-driven roulette host now in commercial use.

Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet has announced the launch of GAIA Roulette, a groundbreaking new roulette experience powered by artificial intelligence.

The game – which is now live on PlayUZU Mexico, with plans to expand to additional markets across the SkillOnNet network in the coming months – blends the thrill of RNG gameplay with the 3D realism of a live dealer. It’s the world’s first AI-driven roulette host now in commercial use.

Unlike traditional RNG tables, GAIA Roulette features an intelligent, interactive digital dealer that is personalized to each player. GAIA learns player preferences, adapts its communication style, and provides real-time assistance, helping users understand bets, game flow, and strategies.

Players can discuss game events – asking questions about game results, previous numbers, their wins and losses, and review gameplay history – but they can also talk about everyday topics like hobbies, sports, foods, movies, weather and more to make the experience more enjoyable.

Designed and developed in-house by SkillOnNet, GAIA stands for Gaming AI Agent. It uses GPT-4.1-mini for chat, which supports every language, so players worldwide can converse with her in their native tongue.

For players who enjoy the personal touch of a live dealer, GAIA provides the next best thing. And because it’s powered by RNG technology, they also enjoy faster gameplay and more spins per session than a real live-dealer environment.

For SkillOnNet, GAIA represents a major step forward for AI-driven gaming and personalised casino experiences.

Jani Kontturi, Head of Games at SkillOnNet, said: “With GAIA Roulette, we’re redefining what’s possible in RNG casino entertainment, and we’re proud to bring our players something truly revolutionary. PlayUZU has always been about fairness, fun, and innovative entertainment — and GAIA fits perfectly with that promise. This launch will set a new standard for what players can expect from online roulette.”

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Fraser Linkleter Chief Executive Officer at Slots Temple

Slots Temple Announces Greentube Partnership

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13 minutes ago

December 2, 2025

George Miller

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Leading UK-licensed online casino Slots Temple is delighted to announce it has put pen to paper on an exciting new partnership with Greentube.

Per the deal, Slots Temple players will have access to some of the most recognisable and iconic games on the market, including Book of Ra and Lucky Lady’s Charm. It will also receive full access to the rest of Greentube’s slot selection.

These classic titles have long been favourites on retail terminals in pubs and casinos across the UK, and will now be available on Slot Temple’s website and mobile app. This move comes on the back of increased customer demand for a more diverse game offering, with Slots Temple proud to be an operator that is committed to meeting the needs of its gaming community.

The content has been integrated via Slot Temple’s new partnership with Light & Wonder (L&W). The company onboarded L&W as an integration partner earlier this year as part of a broader initiative to expand and diversify its gaming offering.

Fraser Linkleter, Chief Executive Officer at Slots Temple, said: At Slots Temple, we are committed to listening to our fans and taking their feedback on board. Greentube’s slots are hugely popular on land-based terminals up and down the country, and our players can now enjoy them from the comfort of their homes thanks to this exciting new partnership.”

Jordan Wall, Sales & Key Account Manager at Greentube, said: We are delighted to bring our slot portfolio to Slots Temple. The operator is a unique voice within the industry, with a dedicated player-base that is passionate about gaming. We can’t wait to see how their players respond to our games, and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.”

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Edvardas Sadovskis CPO at ICONIC21

Unwrap next level player engagement with Sweet Royale Xmas from ICONIC21

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13 minutes ago

December 2, 2025

George Miller

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Provider’s festive filled slot has been designed to deliver longer sessions, foster stronger engagement and boost revenues during the holiday season

Looking to unwrap longer sessions, stronger engagement and bigger revenues this Christmas? ICONIC21, in-demand iGaming content provider, just launched Sweet royale Xmas ahead of the holiday season.

Sweet Royale is one of the provider’s most popular slots to date and now returns in a Christmas edition decked with boughs of candy to allow operators to leverage the rise in slotting activity during the festive period.

This is a high volatility, 6×5 reel experience wrapped in sugar-coated winter visuals, designed for longer sessions and stronger engagement with progressive gameplay proven to keep players coming back for more.

So, what’s inside? Shimmering ornaments in festive colors, candy canes tied with bows, Christmas wreaths, Santa’s boots filled with treats, and cheerful chocolate Santa. All set against a whimsical candy village of frosted gingerbread houses and snow-dusted rooftops glowing with holiday lights.

This is a Cascading Reels slot that turns single wins into festive streaks. There’s also Free Spins with two types of Multipliers in play – a Global Multiplier that stacks and stays and an Instant Multiplier that appears once with a value of up to 100x.

There’s an Ante Bet option to increase the chance of triggering bonus rounds and a Buy the Bonus option so players can jump straight into ten Free Spins.

Every element of the game has been shaped around one goal, and that’s to keep players immersed in the festive fun, time and time again.

Sweet Royale Xmas offers a max win potential of 5,000x and takes bets from 0.10 per spin up to 50 per spin.

Edvardas Sadovskis, CPO at ICONIC21, said: “Sweet Royale Xmas really does hit the sweet spot for operators looking to take player engagement to the next level, especially during the festive season.

“This Cascading Reels slot is all about delivering edge of the seat gameplay where momentum and anticipation build as the candies drop and single wins become festive streaks.

“Throw in Free Spins with Multipliers and you have a real sugar rush of a slot that keeps players spinning and coming back for more.”

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