Scotland’s international friendly against Nigeria was subject to investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA), having been red flagged for potential match-fixing. The national and international law enforcement agency tipped off the Scottish Football Association prior to Wednesday’s kick-off at Fulham’s Craven Cottage. The match itself finished in a 2-2 draw, Nigeria scoring a late equaliser through Nwofor, after an …

The Premier League and La Liga seasons both ended in spectacular fashion, effectively decided on the final day. Summer is etching ever closer and thoughts immediately turn to the Champions League Final, while the transfer mill goes into overdrive. Excitement for Brazil is in the air, time to beat the bookie. Team SBC caught up with Ladbrokes’  Public Relations Officer …

The owners of two of the UK’s leading bookmakers are amongst Britain’s 150 wealthiest people, figures from the Sunday Times Rich List reveal. Bet365 holders, the Coates family, comprised of Peter, Denise and John, have an estimated value of £1.2bn, up from £925m last year. Fred and Peter Done, the owners of Betfred, have also increased their fortune by £100m, …

 500 jobs and over €16 million (£13m) could be lost if delays in implementing Ireland’s Betting Amendment Bill are allowed to continue. In a three page briefing document presented to members of the House of Deputies and Senate, the Irish Bookmakers Association said if the bill fails to be passed before summer break, jobs will be lost on 1st September …

Irish Champions Weekend has been launched in the British market with a promotional presence at the Chester May and York Dante Festivals. The drive is part of a strategy to target UK punters, capitalising on a large and enthusiastic flat race following. The team comprises Horse Racing Ireland, Leopardstown, and the Curragh Racecourse, in a joint venture. HRI’s Racecourse Marketing …

Ladbrokes yesterday launched the UK’s first dedicated TV advertisement in an effort to promote responsible gambling. Following on from last month’s ‘Ladbrokes Life’ campaign, which celebrates the characteristics of different betting customers, the bookmaker said this follows the introduction of the ABB code of player protection, new set limits software on machines and retraining of staff to include a greater …

Football governing body UEFA has continued its hard-line stance on match fixing and fair play, warning players at the European U-17 Championship in Malta, of the perils of manipulating and influencing incidents and results. Disciplinary Inspector João Leal addressed the current Netherlands team, one of the favourites to win the competition, and discussed how match-fixing includes trivial bets on the …

Online sportsbook and entertainment operator 188BET has extended its betting partnership with Liverpool Football Club until the end of the 2015/16 season. Commenting on the company’s affiliation with the Reds, Managing Director Nigel Singer, said: “Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most famous and historic football clubs and we are thrilled to be announcing our renewal off the back of one of their most …