Ladbrokes is set to introduce new digital and experiential features to all its UK retail stores, as the operator looks to revamp its high street offering for 2015. According to UK marketing news source – Marketing Week, Ladbrokes has been consulted by retail design agency FITCH London, with a view to differentiate itself from its retail betting competitors. The new …
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Ed Nicholson: Notes from a brief World Cup
Unibet‘s Head of UK sportsbook marketing & product Ed Nicholson is in Brazil enjoying the World Cup, but he found time to keep the folks in the UK updated on his escapades. Monday 23rd June 2014 As I walk along Ipanema Beach towards Copacabana Beach I quickly realise Rio is probably one of a few places in the world where …
Read More »bet365 criticised over inadequate money laundering controls
bet365 has been pulled up on its anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures by the UK Gambling Commission. Following an investigation by West Yorkshire Police leading to the conviction of an individual for serious theft and money laundering offences, the Commission conducted its own investigation into potential weaknesses in anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility controls put in place by …
Read More »Feel positive about Google+: Part 1 – The lowdown
In terms of the big players in online social marketing Google+ has often been cast aside in brands’ consideration of which network to focus their efforts on. The likes of Facebook and Twitter are deemed more effective and useful in reaching a large, target audience. Many are now beginning to realise however that overlooking Google+ has been a mistake. It’s …
Read More »Greek media groups join Oddslife network
While Greek football fans may have their attention focused on Brazil and the national team’s performance, closer to home three of the country’s biggest media brands have been making plans for the upcoming domestic season. A massive multi-media partnership between satellite TV broadcaster Novasports,gr, radio owner NOVASport-FM 94,6, sports newspaper SportDay and social betting platform provider Oddslife will see sports …
Read More »Anatomy of a match fixing bust
As the three men suspected of trying to manipulate the scorelines of football matches await sentencing today after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit bribery, the National Crime Agency has released some interesting detail on the case and explains why it moved to break up the proceedings when it did. Earlier this week a jury at Birmingham Crown Court …
Read More »Ladbrokes completes refinancing to extend existing bank facilities
Ladbrokes has completed its balance sheet refinancing to extend its existing bank facilities, which together with the completion of the £100m retail bond offer, results in an extension of debt maturity on attractive terms as well as diversifying its sources of finance. The re-financing follows from the launch on 27 May of a £100m 5.125% sterling retail bond with 8.25 …
Read More »CallCredit releases World Cup Infographic
With an estimated £83 billion pounds laundered by criminals using sports betting, Callcredit Information Group urges the gaming industry to ensure they have robust fraud checks in place this summer as the World Cup gets firmly underway. The 2010 World Cup saw a surge in new players placing online bets and if the 2014 tournament follows suit gaming operators will …
Read More »Trust looking for volunteers for Great Wall charity walk
The Responsible Gambling Trust has challenged people working in the gambling industry to walk the length of the Great Wall of China to help raise money for the charity. The organisation is leading a fundraising expedition to China in April 2015 which seeks to raise a minimum of £50,000 towards research, education and treatment for problem gambling in the UK. …
Read More »SBC Match Fixing Report Part 3 – Chris Eaton On Protecting Football
In the final installment of SBC’s match fixing series, David Kelly caught up with former FIFA Head of Security, and current Director of Sport Integrity at the International Centre for Sport Security, Chris Eaton, to discuss how the gambling industry can protect football integrity through international cooperation with police and sports bodies. SBC:What is your opinion on revelations made in …
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