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EURO 2024: Betting Brits short on patriotic punts as Southgate’s men struggle
- Just 20% of UK bets on EURO 2024 back the Three Lions, according to Entain.
- Portugal tops the charts as the most patriotic nation with 60% of home bets on 2016 winners.
27th June: Just one fifth of UK fans betting on EURO 2024 are backing the Three Lions despite England securing the #1 spot in Group C, new data from Entain shows.
In an analysis of UK and European sports betting data on the tournament so far, the global sports betting and gaming group reveals that Portugal is the most patriotic nation, with 60% of Portuguese punters backing their own team, followed by Spain (49%), Germany (44%), and France (30%).
Over three quarters (76%) of patriotic punters in Portugal are betting on their Captain and international football royalty, Cristiano Ronaldo, to take the mantle as the tournament’s top goal scorer – despite not yet having scored a goal. No other country is close to this level of patriotism, as Ronaldo also comes out on top for fans in Germany (22%) and Austria (20%). However, 25% of UK fans are still backing the home team’s Captain, Harry Kane, above the likes of Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe.
The most bet-on match of the tournament so far has been on England’s opener against Serbia, where the rising star of English football, Jude Bellingham, secured the only win so far for the Three Lions.
In a deeper dive of its UK sportsbook (Ladbrokes and Coral), Entain can also reveal:
- The percentage of outright bets on the England team to take home the trophy has decreased from 21% in 2021 to 13% in 2024 – further indicating that Brits have lost faith in their home team after failing to rouse fans in the Group stage.
- A more open tournament compared to EURO 2020, with 21% of outright bets on England, and 22% on Italy. Hosts Germany have attracted 14% of outright bets, with France, England, Germany and Spain on 13% each.
- The number of outright bets placed by UK customers has more than doubled (121%) for EURO 2024 compared to the same period in 2021, reflecting heightened engagement amongst football fans and greater confidence in their predictions on the final result.
Jamie MacDonald, Head of Sportsbook Analytics at Entain, said: “There is no denying that the Three Lions have had a lacklustre start to EURO 2024. That’s exactly what we’re seeing in the betting data – a huge contrast to the most patriotic nations of Portugal, Spain and Germany, where fans are backing their home teams.
“Can England turn their nation around and bring it home? It’s all to play for as England enters the Round of 16 this weekend and hopes to ignite the pitch. We love seeing our customers excited, having fun, and being entertained – that’s what this tournament is all about.”
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Affilka by SOFTSWISS Wins at EGR B2B Awards for Second Year Running
Affilka by SOFTSWISS, an affiliate management software platform, has secured the title of Affiliate Software Supplier at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony took place on 3 July at London’s iconic The Roundhouse, where the iGaming industry gathered to celebrate the most successful and innovative companies of the past year.
The consecutive win reinforces Affilka’s growing leadership in iGaming affiliate marketing software. Over the past 12 months, the product has consistently evolved, launching a series of powerful new features.
Among the recent updates is the Cross-Brand Player Duplicate Detection tool, which identifies overlapping player accounts across different casino brands within a single affiliate program. The platform also introduced the new Traffic Report, which provides real-time, click-to-registration and click-to-FTD metrics with multi-dimensional filters. Another new feature allows affiliates to access data on their marketing campaigns and tracking links directly via API, enabling automated data extraction and custom integrations.
At the end of last year, Affilka rolled out the Geo-Distributed Redirect feature, which boosts site visits by reducing redirect times from 1.5 seconds to 300–500 milliseconds, and the Cohort Analysis Report, which offers deeper insights into player behaviour.
Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, commented on the recognition: “Winning this award two years in a row is an incredible achievement for our team. It reflects our hard work, creativity, and deep commitment to the continuing improvement of our platform. What makes this win special is knowing that the tools we build are already helping our partners solve real challenges. Whether refining traffic strategies or making smarter, data-driven decisions, we’re proud Affilka plays a part in their success.”
Thanks to ongoing updates and the introduction of new innovative features, Affilka by SOFTSWISS now supports over 450 brands, 400 thousand affiliate accounts, and 98 million player registrations.
Earlier in June, SOFTSWISS won two prestigious trophies at another EGR Ceremony – Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025. The company’s marketing department received the Marketing Team of the Year Award for its bold creative approach and effective use of new technologies and data analytics. In addition, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, was named B2B Marketer of the Year for transforming the company’s marketing function into a powerful brand engine within the iGaming industry.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 30,000 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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WOWPartners Launches Spinbara: The Couch King of Spinning
WOWPartners, feeling that there might be not enough chill in the world, introduces their new brand Spinbara — fun, cheeky, and truly unbothered. The star of the show is a laid-back capybara with a love for sports, snacks, chicks, and slot wins. A spiritual cousin to The Dude (yes, we mean The Big Lebowski), Spinbara leads an unapologetically relaxed lifestyle — or, to put it simply, he’s chillin’ like a villain.
Built on KickerTech’s powerful platform and featuring over 65 top-tier providers, Spinbara combines top-notch sportsbook, live betting, virtuals, and casino entertainment with a distinctive brand voice that players will absolutely love.
This new WOWPartners’ brand isn’t just chill — it’s smart. With a full suite of gamification, tournaments, promos, and player retention tools, including cashback, reloads, and exclusive challenges, Spinbara is designed to keep players logging in.
A spokesperson for WOWPartners shares:
“Spinbara is our most relatable brand yet — he’s lazy, lovable, and just, you know, loves living a good life. Who doesn’t, right? Play lazy, win crazy, that’s the motto. We’ve paired this laid-back vibe with a top-shelf product and powerful engagement mechanics. The result is Spinbara, and we can’t wait for players to come chill with the Dude.”
In short, if you’re all about kicking back, playing your favourite games, and not taking life too seriously — Spinbara’s your kind of place.
Play lazy, win crazy!
For partnership opportunities and more information, contact [email protected].
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iQOO Becomes Official Title Sponsor for S8UL’s Historic Esports World Cup 2025 campaign
S8UL has officially qualified for the grand finals in Apex Legends, , and EAFC 25 at EWC 2025, making it the first Indian esports organisation to represent the country at one of the world’s biggest esports tournaments. The organisation’s Chess stars Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram will be competing in the Last Chance Qualifier from July 24 to 26, while EAFC player Aaron Rivera (Happy) will vie for one of the four remaining spots at the EWC in the FC Pro 25 Play-Ins.
Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, commented, “Esports in India is evolving rapidly, and we’re proud to strengthen our association with S8UL as they represent India on one of the biggest international stages. Our collaboration reflects iQOO’s focus on connecting with the performance centric community and supporting talent that’s redefining competitive gaming in India.”
Taking place from July 8 to August 24, the EWC 2025 features a record-breaking $70 million (approx. INR 598 crore) prize pool and hosts the world’s best talent across console, PC, and mobile titles. S8UL’s participation across different titles underscores the organization’s depth, diversity, and ambition.
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