This week's Number Crunching features England's World Cup chances, FeedConstruct's snooker streaming, the Australian Capital Territory's new gaming tax, Vermantia's deal with a Nigerian operator and betting on the latest series of ITV2's Love Island...

The heightened advertising restrictions surrounding the upcoming World Cup in Russia have left betting operators facing a difficult challenge, as they’re forced to resort to more creative approaches of achieving brand exposure ahead of the tournament.

Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) has reacted to PASPA repeal by moving to secure a database of DFS players through the proposed acquisition of FanDuel.

After joining forces five years ago, GAN and Paddy Power Betfair have announced a contract extension, which has the potential to cross state lines beyond its current New Jersey base.