Entain Australia & New Zealand

Great to be able to partner with Bastion on their project32 mission. The opportunity to establish a relationship with two of Australia's most promising emerging talents is super exciting for our business and our staff. As well as financial support, Cara Feain-Ryan OLY and Cassiel Rousseau will also receive mentoring from leaders within our business and in turn they will share their journeys on the path to LA in 2028 and then the transformational Brisbane Olympics in 2032. To Cara and Cass a very warm welcome to Team Entain! 🥇 🇦🇺

Victoria McArthur and Andy Cowan provided a really interesting insight into OnTrack Racing NZ last week in our Wellington office, in a presentation that was also shared with the rest of our New Zealand team virtually. The racing industry’s true strength is its people, which is why we are supporting OnTrack, a charity established to support everyone working and volunteering in the New Zealand racing community, working together to improve mental health and prevent suicide. Please check out the information and resources at ontrack.org.nz. 

This week (September 2-9) is Gambling Harm Awareness Week in New Zealand. We’re proud to support such an important national awareness campaign that seeks to educate Kiwis, and reduce stigma associated with minimising harm from gambling. This week across both our New Zealand brands, betcha and TAB, we've been sharing the various Safer Betting options available to our customers that gives them the power to manage their account. Account options such as Deposit Limits, Bet Stake Limits, Curfew and Block Out are available across both brands. Each option within the Safer Betting dashboard is designed to give our customers control of what they want to do with their account experience. We want our customers to bet safely and sustainably, and this week is the perfect time to check in. But, you can do it any day of the year through the options available in your account. Check out safergambling.org.nz for information, advice and support contacts for yourself or someone you care about. Talking about your gambling helps keep you safe. #GHAW #sustainable #safe #support #wagering #sustainability

The Trackside website and apps are now live in New Zealand! Kiwi racing enthusiasts now have a one stop shop for: - Live Vision: Access to all live Trackside channels including Trackside Premiere - Race Replays: For all three racing codes in New Zealand - Magazine Shows: On demand access to all Trackside shows - Editorial News & Content: From industry leaders - Form & Results: Across Australia, New Zealand and abroad, for all three codes.  Trackside.co.nz informs, entertains, and gives users access to the information, tools, and personalisation they need to enhance their experience. Check out the website now, or head to where you access your apps and search 'Trackside.co.nz'. #marketing #branding #innovative #newzealand #launch #new #broadcasting #media

We can't wait to pick up the reins with Raceform from next month. It's a vital part of the racing landscape in New Zealand, providing a breadth of coverage across the equine codes. We look forward to a bright future with Raceform, adding to what is already an outstanding publication. Chris Haigh Cameron Rodger Jessica Meech Lachlan Fitt

Harness racing drivers Blair Orange, Robbie Close and Jonny Cox are used to high speeds, but on Monday, they experienced something even faster than sitting behind a top-class pacer. The HRNZ Blue September campaign, a partnership with the harness racing industry and Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ - Te Kāhui Mate Pukupuku Repe Tātea o Aotearoa Manatōpū, was launched in thrilling style on Monday with the trio - who are three of the 12 male ambassadors who will wear blue pants at race meetings through September and fundraise with every win - completing tandem jumps from 18,000 feet. Trackside's Friday Night Lights is sponsoring the country's leading driver Blair Orange this year, and will donate $100 for every win Blair collects through the month. Check out below a glimpse into how the skydive went, and tune in to Friday Night Lights on Trackside 1 on September 6 to see the full story. Find out more about HRNZ Blue September at https://lnkd.in/gfeF6SPX Cameron Rodger Adam Hamilton Jase Patterson Scott Freeman Andy Hoad #fundraising #partnerships #collaboration

There's plenty happening in the New Zealand industry, and every month, Entain Australia & New Zealand Managing Director - New Zealand, Cameron Rodger covers off the latest news and insights in the Entain Edition. If you would like to receive the Entain Edition, simply email communications@entaingroup.co.nz. The August edition was released yesterday and can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gPhuSWZ6

It's all happening in Perth this weekend, with UFC 305 headlined by Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis going head-to-head. betcha, the exciting new brand launched by Entain Australia & New Zealand Australia and New Zealand last week, is the official wagering partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for New Zealand, and there couldn't be a better fight night for the start of the partnership to get underway, with the Adesanya bout backed up by Kiwi fighter Kai Kara-France taking on rising star Steve Erceg and Dan Hooker up against Mateusz Gamrot. betcha is all about the social and competitive value of sports and racing, and has a strong focus on events and sports that the newer generation have really shown interest in, like football, basketball, and UFC. #partnerships #wagering #mma

The road to Industry Excellence Awards success, powered by @Entain were varied for all nine category winners. Find out more about three more of our category winners below or at https://lnkd.in/gw78XzEB - Michaela Sobieska, who started out life in Czechia with no background in horse racing - https://lnkd.in/gZWM6aci - Elizabeth Whelan, who has been a strong advocate for the greyhound racing industry after falling in love with racing from a young age when growing up in Whanganui - https://lnkd.in/gfH9dxpW - Anna Baigent, who turned a personal challenge into something extremely rewarding for her community - https://lnkd.in/gtpf_nBG Anna also featured on Seven Sharp this week in a lovely story about how her equine business is doing great things to assist both equines and humans in need. https://lnkd.in/g-6QTH-y Thanks once again to our supporters: IRT, Windsor Park Stud, Waikato Stud and Breckon Farms #rehabilitation #success #awards #acknowledgement Jessica Meech Andrew Hannan Cameron Rodger Lachlan Fitt

An exciting new player has entered the New Zealand wagering industry, with the launch of betcha last week. This is the first time since the TAB was established back in 1950 that there’s a new betting brand based in New Zealand. With the increasing threat to New Zealand sports and racing caused by offshore betting operators, betcha swoops in to provide choice to Kiwi punters while also providing harm minimisation support and account management tools. betcha – a digital-only brand – brings a social vibe to the wagering sector, with the ability to create syndicates and bet with mates, making it a true social experience. This new brand emphasises the social and competitive value of sports and racing and introduces New Zealanders to the next generation of betting. Starting a brand-new betting brand from scratch is no mean feat, especially when the teams behind the launch delivered betcha just three months after the relaunch of the TAB betting platform, and only two months after the rebrand of TAB. This was a business-wide effort from all parts of the Entain Australia & New Zealand team. betcha is live at betcha.co.nz and the app is available through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. #marketing #branding #innovative #newzealand #launch #new