Sports & iGaming

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of success high
with us

A selection of awards and credentials related to Receptional's work for sports & gaming brands

We registered an all-time high in rankings, impressions, clicks and activations across all of our products. Really well done this year!


SEO Manager, Leading Sportsbook Operator

You did an awesome job improving our rankings. Before we started with you, we were nowhere in search. Great job!

Alex Bingham
Acquisition Manager, Betdaq

Challenger brands in challenging markets

Challenger brands in challenging markets

It’s who we love working with. And there’s no market more challenging than sports and iGaming. Fortunately, we know how to navigate these challenges, with years of experience spanning eSports, gambling, sportsbook and more.

It’s who we love working with. And there’s no market more challenging than sports and iGaming.

Fortunately, we know how to navigate these challenges, with years of experience spanning eSports, gambling, sportsbook and more.

What’s our formula?

Our platform

We regularly survey punters and benchmark search performance industry-wide, helping you understand the changing gaming market and stay ahead of the competition.

Our process

Thanks to our proprietary tools and newsroom-like approach, we create 5,500 sports and iGaming articles annually and place them with 66,000 highly relevant websites.

Our people

Our team not only includes sports fanatics, but former sports journalists and betting industry insiders, giving you a dangerous combination of passion and knowledge.

Smarter Digital Thinking

From one-off projects to multi-channel campaigns, we deliver industry-leading results at speed for your brand.

Search engine optimisation (SEO)

From initial site audit and set-up to keyword and backlink monitoring, we develop the technical foundations you need to rank strongly and secure relevant traffic today.

Paid search & social (PPC)

Our highly targeted, multi-channel approach reaches customers throughout the buying cycle, with paid search and social campaigns that engage and convert.

Content creation

Whether developing content strategies, producing articles and eBooks, or optimising your existing content, our team of experienced writers and former journalists can help.

Digital PR & link building

Our combination of original ideas, showstopper content and proprietary media databases enable us to deliver both quality and quantity of coverage and backlinks.

Creative services & digital production

From conceptual thinking to digital doing, our in-house team of creative directors, designers, animators and filmmakers help you stand out and grow online. 

Conversion rate optimisation (CRO)

Whether driving organic or paid traffic to your site, a small uplift in conversions can have a big impact on results. Our 40-point CRO audit identifies the leaks in your funnel.

Analytics & attribution

From analytics and reporting set-up to campaign and channel attribution, we help you understand where sales come from and maximise returns.
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Securing the largest share of search at the Euros

We delivered 500,000 visitors to a sportsbook operator via inventive digital PR. Our tournament simulations made headline-grabbing, link-building predictions.

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Coming home first at the Cheltenham Festival

A sportsbook operator asked us to secure #1 search rankings for the festival’s duration. We delivered, thanks to competitor research, creative content and agile link building.

Sports & iGaming events

Sportsbook: Who’s Performing Best on Google?

Receptional has benchmarked the SEO performance of the UK’s top sportsbook operators. Discover the winners and losers in this on-demand masterclass.

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10 Top Tips for Successfully Choosing and Managing a Marketing Agency

Selecting the right marketing agency can be the key to success. So how do you find one that suits your business? Find out in this on-demand masterclass.

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Casinos, Slots and Bingo: Who’s Performing Best on Google?

Receptional has benchmarked the SEO performance of the UK’s top casino and slot operators. Discover the winners and losers in this on-demand masterclass.

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Sports & iGaming insights & advice

A neon hand stands-out like sports betting and iGaming brands should

How Sports Betting & iGaming Brands Can Stand Out from the Forest of Neon

Many sports betting brands are adopting the same Vegas-inspired look and feel. Find out how to do something different, through a long-term brand strategy.

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A person uses YouTube on laptop and mobile, showing that it's an important acquisition channel for Sports Betting & iGaming brands

2023’s Top Acquisition Channels for Sports Betting & iGaming Brands

Our latest research into sports bettors' habits showed that YouTube and social channels are an underused way to reach punters. Find out how to use them.

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Sports Bettors’ Buying Habits 2023: UK Edition

Tap into new consumer trends in sports betting, with Receptional's annual survey of bettors' browsing, buying and spending habits. For the first time, we survey both UK and US bettors, and compare them.

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Sports Bettors’ Buying Habits 2023: US Edition

Sports betting is now legal in 22 states. Understand who's betting and why, which brands are standing out in this growing market, and what the outlook for betting spend is.

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How Betting Brands Can Use Google’s New Features to Win FTDs

Understand the latest features of Google's results page and how to use them across football, horse racing and casino betting in Brazil, Europe, UK and USA.

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What’s New in the Google SERPs (for Betting Brands)?

Uncover the latest features of Google’s search engine results page (SERP), which betting brands are already using them, and how you can use them too.

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Who’s Winning in Sports and iGaming SEO?

Learn which brands are dominating football, horse racing, casino and slots searches in the UK, USA and Netherlands - and why. Find out how you can compete.

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US Sports Betting and iGaming: Which Brands Are Performing Best on Google?

Understand who's winning at SEO across eight key US markets - from the top sports to casino and slots. Discover where and how you can compete.

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Paid Media: How to Win in Sports Betting in Ontario

Analysing the latest regulations and data on search trends, this eBook explains how to successfully advertise in Ontario's emerging sports betting market.

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