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Entain Creative, the new creative agency of LSE-listed gambling firm Entain Group, has released its first in-house produced ad to promote the group’s subsidiary Ladbrokes brand.  The 30-second “GAFFER OF AN ACCA” ad dives into the ups and downs that football fans face during match days, such as overpriced match food and disappointing transfers. Towards the end of the ad, …

Entain Plc remains focused on accelerating operational efficiency, aiming to return its business to growth by 2025. Publishing its Q1 2024 trading update, the FTSE100 gambling group stated that its “performance aligned with expectations,” with leadership prioritising operational performance improvements to drive organic growth. Period trading saw group net gaming revenues (NGR), including the BetMGM JV, increase by 6% on …

Entain Plc has closed its full-year 2023 accounts declaring corporate losses (after tax) totalling £879m as group leadership proceeds with its transformation programme evaluating the firm’s brand portfolio, capital allocation and operating structures The LSE-listed gambling group announced its FY2023 results this morning, reporting that “results are in line with expectations and leadership is committed to improving operational execution to …

A new advertising campaign has been launched by British bookmaker Coral putting its horse racing and gaming offering on show.  Titled ‘We’re Here For It’, the brand campaign is the first project of Wonderhood Studios since they were commissioned by the Entain brand as its leading creative agency last year, featuring a series of TV ads targeting racing, sports and …

Stacey Carnell was last night crowned ‘Betting Shop Manager of the Year’ at the Racing Post and SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year event, becoming the fourth Ladbrokes employee to win the prize in the last eight competitions.  The Barnsley betting shop manager was presented with her trophy by ex-England and Yorkshire cricketer Ryan Sidebottom at Lord’s cricket ground …

Coral has announced Wonderhood Studios as the winner of its advertising tender for a new creative agency.  The summer, the Entain Plc subsidiary triggered a ‘competitive pitch’ to manage the creative marketing account for its multi-million-pound UK advertising account. Announced as winners, Wonderhood Studios will succeed BBH London as Coral’s new creative advertising agency working across all media formats alongside …

Entain remains confident in achieving its full year revenue expectations despite experiencing ‘mixed’ trading during the third quarter, according to an update this morning from FTSE100 gambling group. The company is due to announce its Q3 trading update on 2 November, but detailed to investors that some aggravating factors have posed hurdles in Q3, including ‘adverse sporting results’ impacting sports …

As the Women’s World Cup comes to a close this Sunday, Entain has revealed the ‘exponential growth’ of betting on the competition globally. The interactive entertainment group’s Ladbrokes and Coral brands in the UK recorded that the first three England games saw an average 21% of bets placed by women, compared to 17% in the 2022 Women’s Euros, and 13% …

Coral has announced that Welsh jump jockey Sean Bowen has joined the group as a brand ambassador. Customers of the British bookmaker will gain ‘exclusive insights’ into his rides at all major meetings this season, as well as exclusive blogs and video content. The deal will also see Bowen sport the blue Coral logo on his breeches. The 25-year old …

Over 40 MPs from across the political spectrum have joined forces to support various charities through the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) annual ‘Grand National Charity Bet’ campaign.  Each MP will have a £50 stake to bet on a horse in the renowned Grand National, with all winnings will be donated to a charity of their choice, ensuring a positive …