Joe Streeter

Ladbrokes: Bookmakers braced for ‘corker’ of a deadline day

SBC News Ladbrokes: Bookmakers braced for 'corker' of a deadline day

After a record breaking Summer transfer window, bookmakers are prepared for the busiest transfer deadline day in recent memory. With the futures of Alexis Sanchez, Philippe Coutinho and a whole host of world class players all in a state of uncertainty, fans and pundits alike will be glued to the transfer window betting markets right up until tonight’s deadline.  Sanchez …

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‘Strong Progress’…Ladbrokes Coral H1 2017 results bolstered by digital betting boost

SBC News 'Strong Progress'...Ladbrokes Coral H1 2017 results bolstered by digital betting boost

Reporting its 2017 H1 results (period ending 30 June), FTSE-listed Ladbrokes Coral Plc has declared that the integration process between the two operators, ‘has continued at pace’ and enabled ‘significant improvements in operational efficiency.’ Reaping the benefits of a hike in digital betting, Ladbrokes Coral reported digital net revenue of £374.5 million, a 17% rise on the results of a tough 2016 comparable …

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AFC Bournemouth announces Mansion as club’s first sleeve sponsor

SBC News AFC Bournemouth announces Mansion as club's first sleeve sponsor

English Premier League side, AFC Bournemouth, has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with former shirt sponsor, Mansion, for the online gaming company to become the club’s first ever sleeve sponsor. Mansion’s logo will be on the of the left arm of the Cherries home strip and third shirt, while another of Mansion’s brands, Casino.com, will be advertised on the …

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LeoVegas nets handball partnership for 2017-2018 season

SBC News LeoVegas nets handball partnership for 2017-2018 season

The German Handball Bundesliga (HBL) has announced its new partner for the 2017-2018 season is Swedish gaming operator LeoVegas.com. This multi-year partnership will see LeoVegas Sport branding appear across the HBL’s offline inventory, including courtside LED boards, floor stickers and interview backboards, but will also see the branding appear across the HBL’s digital assets, platforms and of course content solutions …

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Liverpool looking frightening as the league of legends top 20 tightens

SBC News Liverpool looking frightening as the league of legends top 20 tightens

In the final week of fantasy football before the international break, SBC’s Andrew McCarron and Dafabet’s John Cruces both hit high scores to pile the pressure on early pacesetter, James Birch. Despite having a relatively low scoring week, Birch’s lead at the top remained at eight points, much to the credit of his vice captain Mohamed Salah, who bagged a …

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The Nerazzurri announces landmark sponsorship deal with bwin

SBC News The Nerazzurri announces landmark sponsorship deal with bwin

Three time European champions, FC Internazionale has announced a sponsorship agreement with online betting company, Bwin. The partnership which has been agreed until 2020, means bwin is the club’s first ever official betting partner. The Italian club will utilise bwin’s services to provide fresh and international content, introducing pitch side led screens that will advertise in-play odds during the Nerazzurri’s matches. …

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Betting industry avoids ‘bloody nose’ as Mayweather schools plucky McGregor

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After drawing an unprecedented amount of betting and public interest, the trash talking finally ended on Saturday (26 August), as Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor came to blows in Las Vegas. As the majority of commentators and bookmaker believed the UFC Vs Boxing bout was predictably one sided, as despite McGregor’s encouraging start the speed and movement of the masterly Mayweather proved …

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mybet opens first Austrian betting shops

SBC News mybet opens first Austrian betting shops

European sports betting operator, mybet Group has expanded its B2B services with a new partner to opens the partner’s first branch of betting shops in the Austrian market. The deal comes after the completion of the technical ramp-up phase, with the partnership now having its first seven sports betting shops in full operation. The group has also announced that further shops …

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IGB affiliate expects a rise in delegate registrations for the Berlin Affiliate Conference

SBC News IGB affiliate expects a rise in delegate registrations for the Berlin Affiliate Conference

The information provider for the igaming affiliate market, iGB Affiliate is expecting a rise in delegate registrations for this year’s Berlin Affiliate Conference (BAC). The event will take place at the Messe Berlin between the first and fourth of November, is expecting to host 3,250 delegates, up from around 3,000 from last year. The conference will feature a full schedule of …

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Paddy Power denies racism claims over Mayweather promotion

SBC News Paddy Power denies racism claims over Mayweather promotion

Not one to shy away from controversy, Paddy Power has refuted claims that its promotion yesterday could in anyway be construed as being racist. The allegations related to Paddy Power’s use of the phrase ‘always bet on black’ after the company paid out on Floyd Mayweather defeating Conor McGregor. Defending the promotional slogan to SBC, Lee Price (Head of PR …

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