The 2022 World Cup delivered more than its fair share of bookmaker-friendly shocks, but also a remarkable final that delighted huge numbers of punters. To assess the tournament from a bookie’s perspective, SBC News caught up with bet365’s Steve Freeth. bet365 certainly proved popular with bettors as the action unfolded in Qatar, and insights provided by Oddschecker revealed that it …
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Lionel Messi and the Argentinian public were not the only people with reason to celebrate after the epic 2022 World Cup final, as bet365 revealed it had paid out an eight-figure sum to punters as a result of the classic. After a month of bookmaker-friendly shocks in Qatar, the final was very much an occasion for the punters. Not only …
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Global betting group bet365 has extended its Software Testing Academy to Manchester, opening its doors to new applications seeking a technology career. The centre, operated by bet365’s tech division Hillside Technology, is specifically looking for software testers, and will assess candidates based on the ‘core competencies’ of communication, attention to detail, prioritisation, knowledge retention and analytical skills. Up to 10 …
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In a major boost to its stateside operations, UK-based SIS (Sports Information Services) has become the first non-tournament esports provider in the state. The company has partnered with fellow UK-founded betting firm bet365, which holds licences in both New Jersey and Colorado, and will leverage SIS’ Competitive Gaming esports services, operating from the company’s Milton Keynes and Salford offices. SIS …
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The World Cup is the one event that always manages to unify football fans around the world in celebration of their love for the sport. This year, albeit with some controversy over the tournament’s location, has been no different. And over the years, we’ve seen some great examples of fan support at World Cup tournaments. But which national team has …
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Following successful launches in two major betting states, bet365 has secured a foothold in a third jurisdiction. The Stoke-on-Trent-headquartered international sportsbook group entered a partnership with Raynham Park Sportsbook this week, a Massachusetts enterprise. Intending to operate under a Category 3 online gaming licence in the Northeastern state, bet365 and Raynham Park will cooperate on the launch of a mobile …
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In a major expansion of its African operations, bet365 has confirmed that it has launched a sportsbook offering in Ghana. Lauding the development as a ‘landmark moment’ for the Stoke-based global operator, bet365 confirmed that its site went live in Ghana on Friday 18 November. The firm intended to launch an offering in the country in time for the 2022 …
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bet365 has put together a comprehensive customer engagement strategy for the Qatar World Cup, including a free-to-play game with big cash prizes, exclusive video content and a fan survey that found 47.79% of England supporters are confident that Gareth Southgate’s men will bring the trophy home. The F2P Tournament Predictor game, which is powered by Incentive Games, will see the …
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As a range of prominent tech firms cut their staff numbers, some firms are reportedly eyeing up potential recruits, including bet365. According to a recent report in The Times, the Stoke-on-Trent-headquartered global bookmaker is examining the HR opportunities an abundance of tech talent provides. The past few weeks have seen social media leader Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram and …
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Bayes Esports and bet365 have strengthened their partnership even further in an extended deal which they believe will “usher in a new era of sports betting” for the Canadian market. The entry into the Canadian market will mark “the next step in the development” of the country’s sports betting industry, the two companies explained, and will mean that bet365 will …
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