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Worldpay – Saturday’s Grand National could see double wagers for bookmakers

SBC News Worldpay - Saturday's Grand National could see double wagers for bookmakers

FTSE100 global payments provider Worldpay is predicting a bumper Grand National (Saturday 8 April Aintree) for bookmakers as new data reveals a staggering increase in betting activity during the world’s most prestigious steeplechase.  Presenting gambling data from the 2016 event shows that British bookies saw an astonishing 99% increase in online betting activity compared to an average week. Overall turnover on …

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Irish TV3 Group secures four-year UK horse racing deal with RMG

Hereford - Cheltenham Racecourse 15.03.16 The Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy. Ruby Walsh celebrates after winning the race riding Annie Power. Photo Andy Watts / Racingfotos.com THIS IMAGE IS SOURCED FROM AND MUST BE BYLINED "RACINGFOTOS.COM"

Irish TV viewers will enjoy up to 50 days of live racing action each year, after TV3 Group announced a new four-year partnership with Racecourse Media Group (RMG) from January 1, 2017. Starting with the New Year’s Day meeting from Cheltenham, TV3 and 3e will broadcast some of the biggest events in horse racing, including the Cheltenham Festival, Randox Health …

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Bookies back to winning ways after lucrative National meeting

SBC News Bookies back to winning ways after lucrative National meeting

Just three weeks after a ‘worst ever’ Cheltenham Festival, Aintree’s Grand National meeting proved to be pay-back time for bookmakers. According to experts from bettingexpert.com, the bookies raked in an estimated £16.50 per person over the three days. Ladies Day (8 April) was the poorest day for the punters, as not one favourite managed to win a race, leaving bookmakers’ …

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Charlie McCann – BetVictor – The greatest race in the world

SBC News Charlie McCann – BetVictor – The greatest race in the world

The relationship between Horse Racing and Betting in 2016 continues to prove difficult. From protests over Racing’s ABP Scheme, to disputes over the current level of Levy being paid by the betting shops, build up for this Saturday’s Grand National has been somewhat subdued. However, the race is still hugely anticipated, especially now the 40 runners have been confirmed. Last year’s …

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Ladbrokes fear Many Clouds Grand National win

SBC News Ladbrokes fear Many Clouds Grand National win

Britain’s bookmakers are hoping for a successful Grand National on Saturday, following the hammering they took at the Cheltenham Festival just three weeks ago. It is estimated that the industry lost around £60 million, as a string of heavily-backed favourites led by horses owned by former Barclays banker Rich Ricci, romped to victory at Cheltenham. The nightmare started with a …

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Tipster Challenge – Fingerontheswitch for Ferguson at Doncaster

SBC News Tipster Challenge – Fingerontheswitch for Ferguson at Doncaster

This week we are at Doncaster for the seven race meet sponsored by BetBright. We will be taking on Stephen Harris, the resident horse racing guru at bettingexpert, Timeform and Scott Ferguson. Scott is a lifelong racing and betting fan with many years in the wagering industry around the world, including the early days of Betfair. He founded the Matchbook …

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