The Labour Party’s odds of winning a forthcoming General Election have shortened to 1/4 following by-election wins in the constituencies of Kingswood and Wellingborough. Yesterday’s double victory sees Betfair Politics improve Labour’s odds of winning the next UK election from 1/3 to 1/4 (80%). Of significance, observers noted the significant swings of 11,000 votes in Kingswood and 18,500 in Wellingborough …
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Betfair Exchange has released data on Joe Biden’s chances of re-election as US President – with the odds dramatically plummeting after an official report found the 81-year-old has a ‘hazy memory’. Biden’s odds have drifted out to 14/5 from 2/1, the operator revealed, with the President insisting ‘I know what the hell I’m doing’ and ‘my memory is fine’ in …
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Betting isn’t always about sports – politics and elections can be a popular punt for the news-savvy, and betting exchanges such as Betfair are often the ideal destination for these bettors Political betting has seen some huge moments over the past decade, particularly in 2016, 2019 and 2020. With the US Presidential election set next year and a UK general …
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Flutter has revealed that its UK and Ireland division has contributed up to £8m in charitable initiatives this year. The news follows its three betting brands, Paddy Power, Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) and Betfair, each forming new partnerships in recent weeks. Meanwhile, a further £250,000 has been raised through fundraising events for its two Charities of the Year. The …
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Betfair has revised its UK politics markets, slashing the odds on the Labour Party winning a majority at the next General Election from 4/11 from 2/5 (72% chance). The update follows the Conservative Party losing the ‘safe seats’ of Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth, which saw Labour overturn record Tory majorities of nearly 25,000 and 20,000 votes, respectively. The by-election losses …
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Betfair projects a bleak outlook for the Conservative Party and its plans to remain in government as the UK’s next General Election looms. At this week’s Party Conference in Manchester, Betfair announced: “Punters on the Exchange are backing the Conservatives to lose more than 201 seats (5/2 – 29% chance) at the next general election.” The favoured outcome among Betfair …
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Flutter Entertainment has reinitiated its ‘Cash4Clubs’ commitment in support of amateur sports clubs and organisations across the UK. Kicking-off the Cash4Clubs 2023 programme, Flutter has pledged to donate £200,000 to community clubs and charities over the rest of the year. Cash4Clubs will allow cash-strapped sporting organisations across the UK and Ireland to bid for direct grants of £2,000 a time …
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The new NFL season is underway and, in the US at least, the start of the season is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments in sport. But what about Europe? There are increasing instances of regular season games being played on the opposite side of the pond and interest is on the rise. But is this popularity reflected in …
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Betfair has launched its new Brazil nationwide advertising campaign, telling the tale of the ‘#RonaldoVerso’ (#RonaldoVerse). Launched this week, the RonaldoVerso campaign is fronted by Betfair’s South American football ambassador Ronaldo ‘R9’ Nazario. The campaign has been developed by Octagon LatAm, the Sao Paulo-based subsidiary of international sports media and advertising agency Octagon (Interpublic Group). Campaign notes detailed that “the …
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A map behind the desk of Dan Taylor, details the travels of the Chief Executive of Flutter Entertainment Plc’s International unit. So far in 2023, Taylor has “travelled to 29 countries in six months”, to oversee the progress and expansion of Flutter’s international division (which excludes its brands in the UK, Ireland, US and Australia). “I guess I could start …
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