Chris Thompson
About Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson is a BIP Analysis Manager at Entain, with a strong background in the sports betting industry. He has experience in risk management, customer profiling, and monitoring business operations, having previously worked at various organizations including GVC Group and Ladbrokes Coral Group.
Work at Entain
Chris Thompson has been serving as the BIP Analysis Manager at Entain since 2021. In this role, he focuses on monitoring real-time business operations and ensuring sports integrity. His responsibilities include analyzing data to support decision-making processes within the organization. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the company's objectives through his expertise in risk management and customer profiling.
Previous Experience in the Sports Betting Industry
Prior to his current position, Chris Thompson worked at GVC Group as the BIP Analysis Customer Lead for 11 months in 2020. He also held roles at Ladbrokes Coral Group, where he was an In-Play Football & Sports Trader for 10 months in 2016 and later served as a BIP Risk & Customer Analyst from 2017 to 2020. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong understanding of the sports betting landscape.
Education and Expertise
Chris Thompson completed his secondary education at Tadcaster Grammar School, where he achieved A*, A, A, and C in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, and Economics from 2005 to 2012. He then pursued higher education at Lancaster University, earning a Master’s Degree in MSci Mathematics from 2012 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in odds compilation and data analysis within the sports betting industry.
Background in Customer Service and Event Catering
Before entering the sports betting industry, Chris Thompson worked at CGC Event Caterers Ltd as Bar and Waiting Staff for three years from 2012 to 2015. This role took place at York Racecourse, where he gained experience in customer service and event management. This background has contributed to his skills in customer profiling and understanding client needs in his subsequent roles.