UK

UK News

ARC & partners outline Mental Health Awareness Week support

Copyright: robwilson39 / 123RF Stock Photo

The Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Royal Windsor Racecourse have pledged their support for Mental Health Awareness Week, which begins on Monday 14 May. In addition five ARC corporate partners, At The Races, Weatherbys Racing Bank, Racing Post, lawyers K&L Gates and sports branding agency Jigsaw, have also pledged their support via race sponsorship, which is to be donated to …

Read More »

Drag Racing betting markets to be offered in UK for first time

Copyright: jirapatche / 123RF Stock Photo

RedZoneSports.bet has joined forces with TrakBak Racing, in a collaboration that is set to see exclusive and bespoke betting markets offered on UK Drag Racing for the first time. Becoming headline sponsor of the DoorSlammers event set to be held at Santa Pod Raceway, the Argyll Entertainment US sports led brand is to offer the industry first markets across the …

Read More »

The Stars Group shows commercial muscle ahead of monster enlargement

SBC News The Stars Group shows commercial muscle ahead of monster enlargement

Toronto TSX-listed The Stars Group Inc, has today published its Q1 2018 trading update (period ending 31 March), detailing strong corporate progress as the firm prepares for a significant enlargement of its operations, products/services, and overall business entity. The TSX enterprise reports growth across its core corporate metrics and KPIs, recording period group revenues of $393 million, up 23% on …

Read More »

BHA plots added support measures & revenues increases for 2019

SBC News BHA plots added support measures & revenues increases for 2019

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has outlined a series of policies to be applied ahead the 2019 fixture list formation, with a focus placed upon supporting jockeys and racing staff, whilst also maximising commercial revenues to the sport. Maintaining an eight-day summer break, and five-day end-of-season breaks for Jump fixtures, an agreement has been reached to implement a number of …

Read More »

Sky Sports Racing gets exclusive Breeders’ Cup rights

SBC News Sky Sports Racing gets exclusive Breeders' Cup rights

It has been announced that Sky Sports Racing will broadcast the 2019 and 2020 events exclusively live following the launch of the new HD, dedicated racing channel. In addition, At The Races (“ATR”) will broadcast the 2018 edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships exclusively live in the UK and Ireland. Under a new partnership, ATR/Sky Sports Racing will have exclusive …

Read More »

britbet unveils latest range of multi-leg bets

Pontefract - Copyright: phil_bird / 123RF Stock Photo

britbet has revealed the latest range of multi-leg bets that the pool betting operator’s customers can enjoy when the racecourse-backed partnership launches in July. The GOLDPOT, SILVERPOT and PLACER bets will also feature new innovations, including life-changing minimum guaranteed prize pools, cash-out and consolation dividends. Cash-out will allow customers betting on the new multi-leg britbet products the option of cashing-out …

Read More »

BetBull and Income Access strike affiliate programme deal

LAC - Copyright: argus456 / 123RF Stock Photo

Mobile sportsbook and casino operator BetBull has announced a partnership with Income Access, to launch an affiliate programme for its flagship native app. Licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission BetBull, whose app is available via iOS and Android in addition to being accessible on the mobile web, aims to enhance user experience and maximise player engagement and retention through …

Read More »

Kwiff rapped by the ASA over TV advert

SBC News Kwiff rapped by the ASA over TV advert

For the second consecutive week, online sports betting app Kwiff, was caught up in the rulings from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Two elements of the advert caused complaints, however only one of which led to a complaint being upheld. The upheld complaint was with regards to the voice-over in the ad, which stated: “What does getting Kwiffed feel like? …

Read More »