The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has suspended the right to withdraw horses via self-certificate of 13 flat trainers, as a result of relatively high non-runner rates. A number of trainers were warned in August that they had until an April 1 cut off to ensure rates were below the prescribed threshold, currently set at 14% on the flat and 12% …
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Open field at Augusta ahead of Golf’s first major of the year
The 2018 US Masters is almost upon us, with the triumphant individual not only receiving the honour of donning the famous green jacket at the Augusta National, but also taking home a $1.9m slice of the $11m purse. It could be argued that a plethora of names are serious contenders to be on top upon the tournaments culmination this Sunday …
Read More »Acquisitions strengthen Better Collective’s home market stance
Better Collective has detailed the acquisition of Danish affiliate activities from Xperten Ltd and Xpert Ltd, including the SpilXperten brand, continuing the company’s long-term strategy. Stating a preference to build strong relationships within regulated and established European markets, the firm states that the acquisitions strengthens its place as “leading iGaming affiliate” and “market leader” within its home nation. Søren Kristensen, …
Read More »Arena Racing Company and British EBF to increase investment
An increase in investment and prize money is set to be felt, following the establishment of a new partnership between the Arena Racing Company (ARC) and the British arm of the European Breeders Fund (EBF). One such benefit is the creation of new races for two-year-olds at both the Newcastle and Great Yarmouth racecourses, with the latter, a £15,000 Class …
Read More »“Fighting the scourge of betting-related corruption” with the TIU
Integrity quite rightfully remains a key talking point for sports on a global basis, with the necessity for them to be seen as honest, genuine and clean coming with a plethora of benefits. One such example is tennis, where the International Tennis Federation (ITF) recently agreed a fresh deal with Sportradar, designed to monitor betting patterns on in excess of …
Read More »PokerStars set for Indian launch this month
The Stars Group has unveiled the date of its Indian debut, set to be made in conjunction with Sugal & Damani Group, beginning on April 17. PokerStars.IN is to be available across the majority of the nations states, on the mobile and desktop variants, affording the majority of the adult Indian population online poker in Indian Rupees. With the new …
Read More »GVC Holdings completes long awaited Ladbrokes Coral acquisition
The long mooted takeover of the Ladbrokes Coral Group by GVC Holdings has finally reached completion, in a deal that could eventually be worth up to £4bn, just days after the High Court of England and Wales sanctioned the deal. With its shares now delisted from the London stock exchange, as part of the agreement the admission of 271,816,558 ordinary …
Read More »SBTech teams with Danske Spil for Youbet.dk launch
SBTech’s full platform solution is to utilised by Youbet, the latest brand launched by Danish state lottery Danske Spil. Set to complement the firm’s current online sports betting and casino offerings, the new site is to target “fresh sports betting demographics” whilst including a “best-of-breed casino hub,” set to encapsulate in excess of 1,000 titles, as well as live casino …
Read More »Anthony Joshua “currently the sport’s biggest player”
Two unbeaten fighters with mightily impressive knockout records take centre stage in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium this weekend, with the world watching with bated breath as one record crumbles to dust. Britain’s Anthony Joshua, with 20 wins from 20 fights and a perfect 100% KO record, faces off against Joseph Parker, with the New Zealander unbeaten in his 24 fights, 18 …
Read More »BetBright to bring on-board Metric Gaming’s golf solution
Metric Gaming has agreed a fresh partnership, that is to see the firm supply its golf pricing solution to digital entertainment and sports betting company BetBright. The sports betting technology, software and services organisation details that its service “offers operators the chance to differentiate themselves from rivals in an increasingly competitive market”. Giving customers access to a broad selection of …
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