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As the Ladbrokes-Coral merger enters its twelfth month since its initial deal agreement , the new enterprise was dealt a blow as the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) raised its racing industry concerns to the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Scott Longley details a new conflict in one of the UK gamblings longest running sagas.    ____________________ The BHA would …

Betting data and media services supplier SIS has confirmed an exclusive five-year deal with the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) to collect and distribute greyhound racing content to online and retail betting operators. The agreed deal will include international streaming rights, which will enable suppliers to utilise SIS Stream – SIS’ low latency streaming platform – to distribute Irish greyhound racing …

Following an incident which saw legendary jockey Frankie Dettori dislodged from his racehorse at Newmarket, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has moved to ‘indefinitely’ suspend all types of drones being used in UK racetracks. Dettori who was riding ‘Oh So Terrible’, stated that the horse had been spooked by the noise made by a camera drone flying nearby which caused …

Ladbrokes subsidiary exchange betting platform BETDAQ has been announced as new kit sponsor of London League One football club Charlton Athletic FC. BETDAQ marketing confirmed that it had signed a three-year contract replacing the University of Greenwich as shirt sponsor of ‘The Addicks’. The BETDAQ brand will be promoted throughout Charlton’s The Valley Stadium (capacity – 26,000) on match days …

Manchester City has moved into the burgeoning eSports market, by announcing that it has signed 18-year old Kieran “Kez” Brown as its first ever professional eSports player. Brown, a Pro FIFA EA Sports gamer, will represent Manchester City at various international eSports tournaments and will further promote the football club while participating in live stream games on YouTube and Twitch …

  With Justice Secretary Michael Gove failing to make the final round of the Conservative Party leadership contest, William Hill has shortened its odds on Andrea Leadsom taking the Tory helm from 7/2 to 3/1. The leadership race is now down to its final two mares in Andrea Leadsom (Minister of Energy) and market favourite Theresa May (Home Secretary).    …

The Euro 2016 final is nearly upon us, as France prepare to take on Portugal in Paris. SBC News has been keeping an eye on the best offers throughout the tournament, as bookmakers across Europe have implemented marketing strategies to acquire and retain the most customers. SBC has conducted interviews with Oddschecker, Square in the Air and BetVictor as part of our …

The British Horseracing Association (BHA) has filed a submission to the UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) stating that the merger of Ladbrokes and Coral could impact consumer choice in UK racing and greyhound industries. Approved by BHA CEO Nick Rust the former Managing Director of Retail Operations for Ladbrokes, the association warned the CMA that the merger could lead …

Betway has announced that they have entered into strategic three year partnerships with five Bundesliga 2 clubs ahead of the new football season in August. The company will be designated as the official betting partner for St. Pauli, Union Berlin, Eintracht Braunschweig, Karlsruher SC and Dynamo Dresden. Betway, the principal sponsor of West Ham United and Premier League Darts, will …