Leading European betting player portal bettingexpert.com has analysed the four days of Cheltenham Festival 2016 wagering, in what has been dubbed ‘the worst ever Cheltenham’ by UK bookmakers. Publishing detailed analysis of betting trends at Cheltenham 2016, bettingexpert has estimated that bookmakers were approximately down £3.21 per punter. With tens of millions of wagers taken over the course of the …
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The Real Betis and Brazil midfielder Denilson has agreed a deal to become an ambassador for 888Poker. 888Poker has over ten million players registered worldwide and counts Dominik Nitsche, Jackie Glazier and Niner Bruno ‘Foster’ Politano amongst its current crop of ambassadors. Denilson, who was part of the World Cup winning squad in 2002, had this to say for himself in regards to …
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Ladbrokes has unveiled legendary champion jockey and TV personality Frankie Dettori as its new brand ambassador. Popular sporting figure Dettori will become the face of Ladbrokes new marketing and brand initiatives. Ladbrokes marketing stated that it wanted to fully integrate Dettori’s unique character and personality within its brand. The operator is aiming to create a distinct ambassador partnership with higher …
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Microsoft’s Turn 10 Studios, the brains behind Forza Motorsport 6, has teamed up with Formula E and ESL to launch a global first esports motorsport championship. The Race Off Pro Series will take part in parallel to four races in this current Formula E season. Those in London, Berlin, Paris and Long Beach will also feature online rounds with the esports …
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Declaring its full-year 2015 results (period ending 31 December), interactive gambling operator NetPlay TV posted net revenues of £26.4 million down 4% on FY 2014’s £27.4 million. The London AIM-listed operator who in 2015 had undertaken a corporate restructure focusing on cost savings and operational efficiencies, reversed its FY earnings results posting corporate profits of £600,000 (FY 2014: – £100,000). NetPlay …
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Elmer Funke Kupper has announced his resignation as Chief Executive of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as he faces potential allegations of bribery committed during his tenure as CEO of gambling operator Tabcorp. The Australian Federal Police are investigating bribery charges made against Tabcorp Holdings relating to a $200,000 payment made to family members of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The …
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This year’s Betting on Football Conference, being held on 21st April, has relocated to Stamford Bridge, the home of Premier League Champions Chelsea FC. Two years after #bofcon was launched at Stamford Bridge, the dedicated betting conference will now return to the football ground, setting up home in the Harris, Drake and Vialli suites. The one day conference was originally planned …
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Tipstrr is a fresh and new betting tipping service which prides itself on its verification system and transparency. Its aim is to set itself apart from the ten a penny tipster sites out there which are just looking to take subscription money without any real hope for turning a profit. Here’s what Tipstrr Managing Director Damien Fearn had to say. SBC: …
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Following the landmark deal between ESL and Microsoft, console based esports received some more good news after it was announced that Fox Sports will broadcast the FIFA Interactive World Cup. The esports tournament has a purse of $20,000 (£13,895) and will see 32 grand finalists battle it out over three days to be crowned champion and the title of best FIFA …
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As Cheltenham Festival organisers clean the stands and pull-down the hospitality tents, UK and Irish bookmakers have left this year’s racing spectacle bruised and battered. Returning to their offices, bookmakers will have to fork out an expensive festival tab of + £60 million as punters cashed in on multiple favourites. Suffering a severe post-festival come-down, nearly all bookmaker PR teams have …
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