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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.

3 Oaks Gaming

3 Oaks Gaming Strengthens International Presence After Teaming Up with Interwetten

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16 minutes ago

March 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Significant deal expands distributor’s presence in various global regions.

3 Oaks Gaming, a renowned provider of iGaming content, has teamed up with Interwetten in an agreement that expands its wide range of games to a larger audience worldwide.

The partnership allows Interwetten to offer 3 Oaks Gaming’s renowned collection of slot games, featuring popular titles like 3 Super Coin Volcanoes, 3 Pots of Egypt, and Magic Clovers, across various regions globally, enhancing visibility in important MGA markets.

For more than 30 years, Interwetten has been a leader in sports betting and casino entertainment, recognized as one of the top operator brands in the worldwide industry.

Recognized for its creativity and dedication to excellence, 3 Oaks Gaming’s vibrant portfolio coincides with Interwetten’s emphasis on providing top-tier content to its users. This collaboration signifies a crucial milestone in the distributor’s continuous worldwide expansion plan, guaranteeing that more players than ever can enjoy its engaging iGaming experiences.

Emilia Kazberuk, Sales Manager at 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “Partnering with Interwetten is a major move for us. The size and scale of their operations will provide us with a significant boost in taking our content into new regions and audiences.

“We’re looking forward to integrating our premium portfolio with such a respected and long-standing operator, and very hopeful our high-quality, feature-rich titles will be appealing to their vast player base.”

Mario Bilic, Casino Director at Interwetten, added: “We are delighted to welcome 3 Oaks Gaming’s exciting portfolio to our platform. Their reputation for delivering engaging, innovative slot content matches our commitment to offering best‑in‑class entertainment to our players.

“This partnership enhances the depth of our casino offering, and we are confident their games will be well‑received across our markets.”

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SpinOro joins forces with Spinomenal

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16 minutes ago

March 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

Spinomenal, a top iGaming content provider, has formed a partnership with SpinOro to offer its wide range of games to players in the UK. SpinOro, emerging from Anakatech, is a thriving provider of online casino solutions with over a decade of experience.

Via its dynamic aggregation platform, SpinOro allows operators to effortlessly access a diverse selection of cross-platform games, whether as an independent suite or incorporated with third-party offerings from top-tier providers.

Spinomenal‘s games have been officially introduced on SpinOro’s prominent UK brands, including Winomania, 7Bet, Betnero, and LuckyMate, with additional brands set to follow.

Yossi Shayovits, Head of Business Development for Spinomenal commented: “SpinOro has earned an excellent reputation for providing access to the best cross-platform games, proven to enhance player activity and increase retention. Our titles are recognised across the industry for delivering exactly that, and we’re excited to bring even more amazing experiences to UK players.”

Jeff Letlat, COO at SpinOro added: “We are thrilled to welcome Spinomenal to our aggregation platform where they sit proudly alongside the best providers in iGaming. We’re highly confident that Spinomenal’s rich selection of titles will be a big hit with players.”

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Akis Palianastasis

Sportradar Expands its Partnership with SkillOnNet

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16 minutes ago

March 10, 2026

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Sportradar has expanded its marketing partnership with SkillOnNet, a leading, international iGaming entertainment company. Sportradar’s Marketing Services now serves as SkillOnNet’s primary programmatic partner focused on growing its casino business.

Sportradar will help develop and execute digital advertising campaigns to support customer acquisition and retention, alongside integration of Sportradar’s Marketing Cloud and reporting tools to track campaign performance and player value. The partnership spans 12 markets across Europe, North America and Latin America and covers SkillOnNet’s PlayOJO, PlayUZU and BacanaPlay brands.

“The expansion of our partnership with SkillOnNet reflects the scalability of our Marketing Services platform and the value of a fully integrated, data-driven marketing approach. Over the past few years, we have grown together across markets, supporting their international expansion with structured campaign management and measurable performance,” said Nikolaus Beier, SVP Product, Marketing Services, Sportradar.

“As we scale our portfolio across regulated markets, we value partners who can deliver consistency and measurable results across territories. Sportradar has become an important part of our marketing infrastructure, and this renewal reflects the strength and evolution of that relationship,” said Akis Palianastasis, Digital Director, SkillOnNet.

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