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In this semi-regular section of Entain Engage, we highlight some of the key coverage of the Group in the past quarter, in case you missed it.

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Grand National ‘fairytale’ as Entain scores record number of bets

With a record-breaking 20,000+ bets-per-minute placed in the run up to this year’s Grand National, the event proved to get a great day out for Entain and our customers, who got in on the action both in shops and online. 12.75 million bets were taken in total by our brands over the three-day Grand National period.

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Multi-team workplace opens in Stratford as part of Entain’s growth plans

Located in Stratford, East London, Entain has opened a new office space which will play a key function in our ongoing plans for growth, development and innovation. The centre includes an esports player zone, media studio, a sports café and a grandstand, with the goal of driving excitement around internal events and fostering cooperation.

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360-degree virtual reality experience puts punters in the saddle

With the launch of an immersive, 360-degree virtual reality experience, our customers will soon not only be able to place a bet on their favourite horse, but take the reins and ride it as well. Launched under Coral and created in partnership with JockeyCam, this is the first of its kind and will revolutionise interactions with our customers.

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Entain enjoys spike in first-quarter revenue

Following a rebound in retail betting shops and an expansion of our US joint venture with MGM Resorts, Entain experienced a hike in first-quarter revenues this year. Total net gaming revenue jumped 31% for the three months to 31 March and BetMGM added four new markets, for a total of 23 at the end of the period.

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Entain’s leadership duo places innovation at the forefront of 2022 duties

CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen and Deputy-CEO Rob Wood outlined their shared objective to showcase our innovation capabilities at our Entain leadership conference call with investors and market analysts earlier this year. Innovation and organic growth are ‘capital allocation priorities’, with the beginning of 2022 maintaining our M&A Playbook following a £200 million deal to acquire Avid Gaming.

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Entain Foundation launches volunteer hub for ‘Pitching In’ grassroots football programme

In line with our commitment to support our communities and encourage people to come together and play a part, the Entain Foundation has launched the Pitching In Volunteer Hub. The hub is an online portal seeking to attract volunteers to help fill vacancies at all 248 clubs playing in the Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Leagues, which together make up the Trident Leagues.

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