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Ladbrokes retail gains Beehive ‘sophisticated’ CRM tools

SBC News Ladbrokes retail gains Beehive 'sophisticated' CRM tools

In a move to boost its cross-channel customer engagement capabilities, Ladbrokes has implemented industry marketing and CRM specialist Beehives tools’ across its retail estates. The FTSE-listed operator expands its current partnership with Beehive, who have delivered CRM solutions across Ladbrokes digital divisions in the past twelve months. Ladbrokes retail will be armed with Beehive’s ‘sophisticated CRM engine,’ allowing the division …

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Did Barton break betting rules with Betfair?

SBC News Did Barton break betting rules with Betfair?

Rangers midfielder Joey Barton is reportedly being investigated for alleged betting on a Celtic match with Betfair, that is said to have been placed on his personal account.  The Scottish Football Association does not allow players, coaches, club officials and referees to bet on any football globally. Barton is already in hot water with his club after picking up a three week …

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GVC poaches Paul Miles from Wonga as company targets 2017 dividend payouts

SBC News GVC poaches Paul Miles from Wonga as company targets 2017 dividend payouts

London FTSE-listed online gambling operator GVC Holdings Plc (GVC) has this morning announced that Group Chief Financial Officer Richard Cooper is set to step down from its board in February 2017. GVC governance informed that Cooper has decided to leave the company in order to ‘pursue private business interests’. The operator has found a direct replacement for Cooper, confirming that …

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BOS – Politics a ‘real underdog market’ back on bookmakers agendas!

SBC News BOS – Politics a 'real underdog market' back on bookmakers agendas!

Changing political dynamics combined with unpredictable voter behaviour has seen politics return to the top of bookmakers’ agendas. Opening Betting on Sports (BOS) ‘Politics Session,’ Matthew Shaddick Head of Political Betting at Ladbrokes detailed to delegates that the market was no longer considered ‘expensive wallpaper’ used by bookmakers for PR outreach. Detailing a ‘vibrant market,’ Shaddick stated that recent political …

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Rank Group appoints Martin Pugh & Alan Morgan as Grosvenor & Mecca MDs

SBC News Rank Group appoints Martin Pugh & Alan Morgan as Grosvenor & Mecca MDs

FTSE-listed gambling operator Rank Group Plc (Rank) has announced two leadership appointments for its core assets, Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo. Updating the market, Rank governance announced that Martin Pugh has been appointed Managing Director of its Grosvenor Casino division, having served as leader of Mecca Bingo (2014-2016). Pugh replaces Mark Jones as Grosvenor leader, who departed the company last …

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Ladbrokes sponsors 2016 Rugby League Four Nations

SBC News Ladbrokes sponsors 2016 Rugby League Four Nations

Ladbrokes has become the title sponsor of the 2016 Rugby League Four Nations. Already a sponsor of the Challenge Cup and Super League, the deal will see Ladbrokes strengthen its presence in the UK and Australian markets, and extend its partnership with the sport into the international arena. Ladbrokes will get premium brand exposure from the seven matches featuring England, …

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UK government appoints Bill Moyes as new Chair of the Gambling Commission

SBC News UK government appoints Bill Moyes as new Chair of the Gambling Commission

The UK Department of Culture, Media & Sport has announced the appointment of Bill Moyes as new Chair of the Gambling Commission for a term of five years commencing this September. Moyes will take over the leadership of the UKGC from Philip Graf CBE. Karen Bradley the new UK Secretary for Culture, Media & Sport (appointed July 2016) confirmed the …

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FutGalaxy pair charged under UK Gambling Act

SBC News FutGalaxy pair charged under UK Gambling Act

Two men from the Esports community have been charged under the UK Gambling Act for advertising unlawful gambling and promoting a lottery. This is widely believed to be the first such prosecution in the UK on betting related to gaming.  The pair have been named as Dylan Rigby and Craig ‘NephentheZ’ Douglas. Douglas, who has been involved with making Youtube videos for FutGalaxy, …

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