GVC Holdings, which owns and operates Ladbrokes and Coral shops in the UK, has said that they are planning to close 900 of their betting shops across the UK. William Hill announced similar plans last week, with 700 stores at risk of closing over the next two years. Both companies …
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Online gaming operator Bwin has agreed a deal to become the main sponsor of Spanish LaLiga football club Valencia. GVC Holdings-owned company has previously worked with ‘Los Ches’ during 2016/2017 season as official gaming and betting partner. The three-year agreement will run from the 2019-20 season until the end of …
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They say there is no news during summertime, which can partly explain the proliferation of various social media challenges like the Ice Bucket, the eat-the-hottest-pepper-on-Earth and so on. But the advent of BetShah, a new sportsbook and casino operator with a lot of style and huge aspirations may prove to …
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4th July 2019 – Parimatch, the international betting holding, announced Mike Tyson as its latest brand ambassador. Tyson will be the second global brand ambassador of the Parimatch team and will represent the holding’s development into international markets. The king of the boxing ring has signed a 12-month personal endorsement …
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UK bookmaker William Hill has begun a consultation process to close around 700 licensed betting offices, putting 4,500 jobs at risk. The company seeks to rearrange its business following the UK Government’s decision to cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). After the introduction of the FOBT legislation …
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Newly launched sports betting brand Virgin Bet has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the sports betting integrity monitoring body previously known as ESSA before rebranding in June. The addition of Gamesys-owned Virgin Bet takes its membership to almost 50 brands. It further strengthens its sports betting monitoring, and …
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UK online gambling operator Bet365 has made its official launch into Mexico’s digital market via the Bet365.mx domain. The company formed a partnership with ‘Ganador Azteca’, the gambling subsidiary of Mexican national broadcaster TV Azteca, second largest media firm in the country behind Televisa. ‘Ganador Azteca’ has a 25-years licence …
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The leading British bookmaker William Hill revealed that its US division is to enter a partnership with a Native American Tribe to roll out a sportsbook service in the summer. The Mescalero Apache Tribe, the operator of the state’s Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, has selected William …
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Online bookmaker Marathonbet has been confirmed as the principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for Sevilla FC, as part of a new two-year agreement between the duo, with the deal set to begin at the start of the 2019/20 season. The deal will give fans of the five-time Europa League champions …
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LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been named as the new brand ambassador for Asian betting operator, Fun88, which will see him promote the company across a number of key markets. Kobe Bryant and FUN88 will work together to promote the brand in several key markets, such as Asia and …
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Frankie Dettori had the bookmakers running scared at Royal Ascot on Friday as Bet365 took the unusual step of turning down multiple bets on his rides after taking a pummeling from his 449-1 four-timer on Thursday. The 48-year-old completed a 449-1 four-timer on A’Ali, Sangarius Star Catcher and Stradivarius, before …
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Sports betting operator Sportsbet.io has agreed to become the main shirt sponsor of Watford, in a deal that the Premier League football club said represents a record agreement in Hornets history. The three-year deal will mean that the Sportsbet.io branding will be shown across Watford F.C.’s home, away and goalkeeping …
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Swedish operator Svenska Spel once again will join forces with Swedish Elite Football (SEF), an organisation that represents the 32 clubs in the country’s top two division. They both plan to educate young footballers about the dangers of match-fixing. Svenska Spel and SEF will deliver a series of lectures to …
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According to the judge investigating match-fixing in Spain, the final-day victory 2:0 against Valladolid that secured Valencia’s place in the Champions League was prearranged by a criminal gang and up to seven players from the losing side. Extracts from the investigation were published in the newspaper El Mundo, the 2nd …
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English Premier League football clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Burnley have both agreed new shirt sponsorship deals with Asian online gambling operators, while Championship side Birmingham City has partnered with Boylesports. Wolverhampton is set to be sponsored by ManBetX which will see the gambling operator front all adult home shirts, covering …
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With only a few hours until the first whistle, we take a look at odds for Saturday’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham. Liverpool is the clear favourite to lift the trophy. The Reds are priced at 1.50 to win Europe’s biggest prize for the sixth time in their …
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The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has issued a $20,000 fine and a lifetime ban, to Ukrainian tennis player Helen Ploskina after she was found guilty of match-fixing and related offences by an independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer. TIU investigation established that the 22-year old, currently ranked 821 in ITF World Tennis …
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The Golden State Warriors have been made heavy 1.3 favourites to beat the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals. The best of seven series will start on Thursday, May 30. The defending champions Warriors are also slight (1.5 points) favourites to win Game 1. It is despite playing without …
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According to ESPN, US sportsbooks had received a data ultimatum from Sportradar. Operators are now expected to pay a fee for official data or will lose the opportunity to offer a proper roster of in-play wagering markets of NBA matches to bettors. Sportsradar is an official supplier of NBA data …
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Online gambling operator Betway has extended its sponsorship deal with English Premier League football club West Ham United and will remain the Club’s principal partner for a further six years. The agreement represents a record partnership for both parties and will run until 2025. The new deal exceeds the contract …
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