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TOM WEBB JOINS RED KNOT COMMUNICATIONS AS HEAD OF U.S. OPERATIONS
Experienced sports PR and communications executive joins Red Knot Communications as partner, building Austin, Texas-based U.S. office to service clients with North American and Latin American sports, sports betting and gaming interests
Red Knot Communications has announced that Tom Webb has joined the agency as partner and head of U.S. operations to build Red Knot’s office in the U.S., servicing clients with interests in North America, Latin America and worldwide. Red Knot Communications is the boutique agency founded by Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans with offices in the UK and Hong Kong, specializing in sports, sports betting and gaming PR and communications.
Webb, a sports PR and communications expert with over 25 years of experience working for brands including Red Bull, Emirates, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and in Formula 1, the Olympic Games, Major League Soccer and the America’s Cup, will spearhead the agency’s growth in the U.S. and Latin American markets from Austin, Texas.
“We’re delighted Tom has taken up the opportunity to join Red Knot Communications and look forward to bringing his experience, contacts and knowledge of the U.S., Latin American and global sports markets to our client base,” commented Andy Clerkson, Founder and Partner in Red Knot Communications. “We have a diverse, growing list of clients in sports, sports betting, gaming and associated industries who are looking to expand into the North American and LATAM markets. Tom and the team we will build in the U.S. under his leadership are going to add huge value to the work our clients are engaged in, and we’re excited to continue to develop Red Knot Communications globally with Tom on board.”
“I could not be happier to join Red Knot Communications,” added Tom Webb. “My fellow partners are a highly experienced, incredibly well connected group who bring decades of experience of sports, sports betting and gaming PR and communications, and the global media market, and it is an honor to have the chance to help continue to grow Red Knot’s footprint from Austin, the city my family and I have called home since 2014.”
Red Knot Communications was started by Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans to bring a fresh approach to PR and communications for the sport, gaming and betting sectors. Red Knot’s combination of skills and deep experience is unique in this sector worldwide.
The partner group has worked with some of the biggest names in media, and operates at the intersection of the growth of sports betting and gaming around the globe with offices in the UK, Latin America, Asia, and now, the U.S.
Red Knot Communications offers a diverse range of PR and communications services, from PR, brand and marketing strategy, to tactical services including press office functions, reputation management, crisis communications planning and activation, content creation, design and social media management. The agency is also experienced in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, enabling brands to work with Red Knot on all stages of PR and communications activities – from planning to activation and through to evaluation.
BCLC reminds adults to gift responsibly this holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, BCLC is reminding British Columbians to gift responsibly and scratch lottery products from their shopping lists for kids.
“Scratch & Win tickets can make great stocking stuffers for the adults in your life, but they’re not for kids,” said Ryan McCarthy, BCLC’s Director of Player Health. “The research shows that children who have early encounters with gambling are four times more likely to develop riskier gambling behaviour as they grow up. While people are out shopping for those last-minute gifts, BCLC wants adults to be aware of the potential risks associated with gifting lottery products to children and to consider safer alternatives.”
While Scratch & Win tickets are among the most common ways kids can be introduced to gambling, children are increasingly exposed to various online forms, such as gambling streams.
“With the convergence of gaming and gambling, youth are becoming more exposed to gambling content in online spaces like streaming sites, where creators are able to live-stream their own gambling, usually while playing online slots and instant games,” said Dr. Luke Clark, Director for Gambling Research at UBC. “Our research at the UBC Centre for Gambling shows that a higher frequency of watching online gambling streams is associated with a more positive attitude towards gambling and a high intention to gamble in the future.”
In B.C., it is illegal to sell lottery products to anyone under the age of 19 and BCLC encourages adults to have conversations with the kids in their lives about the risks associated with gambling.
“Open and honest conversations are crucial when it comes to navigating childhood exposure to gambling,” said McCarthy, who shared the following tips to adults:
- Monitor for gambling-related lifestyle changes. For example, developing a positive attitude towards gambling or a preoccupation with video games or streaming sites.
- Be a positive role model. Exhibit safer gambling behaviour and talk about the risks.
- Limit exposure. Monitor kids’ online activities and discourage engagement with gambling content. Explain how gambling is based on chance.
Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the Company to be licensed as a registered Gaming Related-Supplier (the “Supplier License”) under the Gaming Control Act in the Province of Ontario.
This significant achievement allows Jackpot Digital to enter one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regulated gaming markets in North America. The Supplier License authorizes Jackpot Digital to supply its electronic table games to Ontario’s gaming venues, including casinos and other regulated gaming facilities.
Jackpot Digital’s flagship product, the Jackpot Blitz electronic table game system, offers a modern, dealerless, player-friendly solution that integrates traditional multiplayer poker games with cutting-edge digital technology. The Supplier License will enable the Company to offer its innovative gaming solutions to operators throughout Ontario, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing player experiences.
“Receiving AGCO’s approval is a major milestone. This approval provides us with the opportunity to offer our top-tier electronic gaming systems to operators throughout all of Ontario, positioning us for further growth in one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. We are excited to bring our innovative products to Ontario’s gaming community and continue our commitment to providing exciting, technology-driven entertainment experiences,” said Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital.
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has announced further expansion of its Canadian operations via a partnership with leading operator PointsBet in the province of Ontario.
The Swedish-founded gaming giant’s games will now be available to PointsBet players in the Canadian province, meaning classic titles such as Book of Dead, Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness, and Reactoonz will now be available on the PointsBet platform.
The province of Ontario regulated online casino gaming in 2022, which saw Play’n GO enter the Canadian market for the first time. The company expanded into the province of Quebec earlier this year, and, as of June 2024, is also a proud member of the Canadian Gaming Association.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, commented, “Back in 2022, I said that “North America is right at the top of Play’n GO’s priority list, and Ontario is just the first step we plan to take”. This partnership with PointsBet shows we have yet to take our foot off the gas. We’ve proudly watched our games become instant hits in our two and a half years in the Ontarian region, and we have no plans to slow down any time soon.
“It’s exciting to team up with a fellow Canadian Gaming Association member in PointsBet, and we can confidently say that we are working towards the same goal of a safe, regulated industry that is focused on player entertainment. We’re looking forward to working closely together following this milestone announcement.”
Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, shared “Play’n GO has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality game content, and we’re thrilled to bring their titles to our platform. At PointsBet, our focus is on providing a safe and engaging entertainment experience for our players, and it’s clear that Play’n GO aligns with those values. Canadian casino enthusiasts recognize PointsBet as a trusted leader in iGaming, and this collaboration further enhances the exceptional experience we offer.”
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