Joe Streeter

Ladbrokes Coral and The Racing Partnership end commercial stand off

SBC News Ladbrokes Coral and The Racing Partnership end commercial stand off

Following a commercial standoff, Ladbrokes Coral PLC (Ladbrokes Coral) and The Racing Partnership (TRP) have announced that a media rights deal has been agreed.  The deal will take effect immediately, ensuring Ladbrokes Coral’s 3,820 betting shops in the UK and Ireland will show racing from 15 Arena Racing Company (ARC) owned racecourses and seven independent racecourses. The deal will also …

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21Bet agrees deal to become official betting partner of Gloucester Rugby

SBC News 21Bet agrees deal to become official betting partner of Gloucester Rugby

Online bookmaker 21Bet has announced that a deal has been agreed for it to become the official betting partner of Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2017/18 season. Having already agreed to become the shirt sponsor for Waterford FC and become the betting partner for second-tier English football team Wolverhampton Wanderers, it’s clear that 21Bet is looking to expand its venture into …

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Betsafe secures Saracens Rugby ‘Principal’ Sponsorship

SBC News Betsafe secures Saracens Rugby 'Principal' Sponsorship

Bookmaker Betsafe has announced that from the 2017/18 season, it will become the principal sponsor of back-to-back European rugby champions Saracens. Betsafe will also become the official betting partner of the Saracens and its branding will appear on the shirts and around the stadium of the European champions for the next three seasons. Nicola Fitton, Managing Director at Betsafe, said: “We …

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Ladbrokes – Bet markets roar ahead of Lionesses’ Euro 2017 clash against Scotland

SBC News Ladbrokes - Bet markets roar ahead of Lionesses’ Euro 2017 clash against Scotland

UK bookmaker Ladbrokes reports that there is an exalted level of anticipation amongst punters for the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2017) run of England women’s football team. Bookmakers have priced England Women as current third 7/1 favourite to win Euro 2017, behind joint 5/2 favourites France and Germany. National success at youth level and extended media coverage has been proven to be the …

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McGregor’s punchy press performances proving popular with punters

SBC News McGregor’s punchy press performances proving popular with punters

Almost as anticipated as the fight itself, last week’s Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather vs ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor press conferences have evoked the imagination of punters. The tenacity of McGregor appears to have renewed faith from punters that he has something unpredictable planned for 26 August. Paddy Power’s Lee Evans told SBC: “We were forced to cut the odds on McGregor …

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Can Dunkirk defy the odds and dethrone Disney’s Box Office dominance?

SBC News Can Dunkirk defy the odds and dethrone Disney's Box Office dominance?

In recent times, those of us that fawn over an underdog have been spoilt.  Nonetheless, 2017 may just provide us with another equally captivating tale of David defeating Goliath, this time however, not on the football pitch or in the boxing ring, but instead at the box office. This Friday (21 July) marks the release of Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk; whilst it’s …

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FA charges Wayne Shaw over ‘Pie Gate’

SBC News FA charges Wayne Shaw over 'Pie Gate'

Issuing a corporate communication, The English Football Association (FA) has charged former Sutton United goalkeeper Wayne Shaw on two breaches of its rules relating to betting and player misconduct. Following a review of the 20 February’s Emirates FA Cup fifth round tie between Sutton United and Arsenal FC at Sutton’s Gander Green Lane. The FA has charged Shaw with ‘influencing …

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Bookmakers on Wimbledon Alert as ‘Patriotic Double’ can serve up £20 million payout

SBC News Bookmakers on Wimbledon Alert as 'Patriotic Double' can serve up £20 million payout

Jubilation for British tennis fans could lead to sorrow for bookmakers, as industry fears Andy Murray and Johana Konta both achieving a ‘Brit Double’ victory at SW19 this summer will result in record losses for bookmakers. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes has told SBC: “A Murray/Konta double would be bad news for us. We’re anticipating an industry payout of + £20 million”. …

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