Betfair has revealed former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer as its latest ambassador. Shearer takes on the role for the bookmaker in time for EURO 2024, which begins tomorrow (14 June) in Berlin, Germany. The record Premier League goalscorer will preview EURO 2024 games and offer his insight into the results that follow, as well as informing Betfair’s …
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Sunak gets no comfort from grim Election starting odds
Betting markets provide dire readings for the Conservative Party, as PM Rishi Sunak commits to holding the UK’s General Election on 4 July. Yesterday, frenzied activity at Downing Street saw Sunak call an emergency cabinet meeting, as senior ministers were informed of the PM’s change of strategy, moving the Party’s election plans from Autumn to Summer. The decision was branded …
Read More »Betfair swings to July as month of General Election
Betfair reports that its UK politics market has crashed as punters place bets on a General Election to take place in the summer. Punters are reported to be reacting to rumours that PM Rishi Sunak will move his campaign strategy forward triggering a summer election. The UK electorate and opposition parties remain frustrated as Sunak has yet to set a …
Read More »Betfair named shirt sponsor of Vasco da Gama FC
Betfair has linked up with Vasco da Gama FC to become the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club’s new sponsor. The operator’s branding will appear on the men’s and women’s kits, as well as on exclusive digital content from Legítimo Clube do Povo, while the brand will have exposure on Vasco’s digital media. Betfair International General Director, Kimberly Daly, said: “The …
Read More »Betfair expects Sunak’s imminent call on General Election date
Betfair has alerted the media to its belief that PM Rishi Sunak may imminently declare the UK’s next General Election. Over the weekend, Sunak combatted rumours of a ‘Tory rebels’ plan dubbed ‘100 days to save Britain,’ which suggests he could be ousted if the Conservative Party faces significant losses in the upcoming local elections on 2 May. Currently, Sunak …
Read More »Betfair shortens odds on Labour majority as Tories stick with Sunak
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 …
Read More »Betfair sees odds plunge on hazy Joe’s re-election
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 …
Read More »Sam Rosbottom, Betfair: politics punters expecting change on both sides of Atlantic
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 …
Read More »Flutter and its betting brands commit £8m to charity in 2023
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 …
Read More »Betfair cuts odds on Labour majority as Tory safe seats swing
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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