Tag Archives: Ladbrokes

SBC Bookies’ Corner – The Premier League is back

SBC News SBC Bookies' Corner - The Premier League is back

Very few sporting occasions arouse the expectation of punters quite like the start of the new football season. The already exalted levels of expectation for this season were only increased by this summer’s transfer window which saw Premier League teams investing record amounts into their squads, it’s something that has led many to predict that this season could be one …

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Kristof Fahy departs as Ladbrokes Coral Chief Customer Officer

SBC News Kristof Fahy departs as Ladbrokes Coral Chief Customer Officer

FTSE-listed bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral Plc has confirmed the departure of Kristof Fahy as Group Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Issuing a corporate statement Ladbrokes Coral detailed “Following the successful integration of the marketing functions and the aligning of the marketing budgets to the Retail and Digital Executives, our Chief Customer Officer, Kristof Fahy has decided it is time to leave the …

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Ladbrokes – Bet markets roar ahead of Lionesses’ Euro 2017 clash against Scotland

SBC News Ladbrokes - Bet markets roar ahead of Lionesses’ Euro 2017 clash against Scotland

UK bookmaker Ladbrokes reports that there is an exalted level of anticipation amongst punters for the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2017) run of England women’s football team. Bookmakers have priced England Women as current third 7/1 favourite to win Euro 2017, behind joint 5/2 favourites France and Germany. National success at youth level and extended media coverage has been proven to be the …

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Ladbrokes puts retail players in a Quickspin with Second Strike

Second Strike - Quickspin

Swedish game studio Quickspin has targeted UK retail players with the launch of its first shop-focused product across more than 7,700 Ladbrokes terminals. Second Strike, a first shop-focused product for the slot specialist since being acquired by Playtech for a maximum consideration of £50 million last year, has been designed with specific USP’s for UK retail players, but also made …

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Ladbrokes launches investigation into Glasgow ‘player information’ incident

SBC News Ladbrokes launches investigation into Glasgow 'player information' incident

Ladbrokes Coral Group governance has launched an internal probe relating to confidential player self-exclusion information being found outside a Ladbrokes Glasgow Central betting shop. The incident has hit national headlines, with The Guardian newspaper reporting that Ladbrokes may face an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It has been reported that the player information related to Ladbrokes customers who …

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City views tough Q2 trading outlook for FTSE bookmakers

SBC News City views tough Q2 trading outlook for FTSE bookmakers

Industry market analysts are weary of FTSE listed operator stock performance, taking the position that ‘punter friendly’ sporting results, rising costs and a tough 2016 comparable period, will have hindered all-round Q2 trading. As FTSE-listed bookmakers prepare to announce their full H1 trading results this coming July and August. City analysts have placed a gloomy forecast for industry H2 performance, …

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UKGC responds to the FA’s end of relationship with betting

SBC News UKGC responds to the FA’s end of relationship with betting

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a response to yesterday’s news that the English Football Association (FA) has ended all commercial ties with the betting/gambling industry. Following a governance review, the FA has decided to end its £4 million per year betting partnership with Ladbrokes, just one year into its four-year contract. English football’s governing body is reported to …

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The FA cuts Ladbrokes partnership, stating no more to gambling relationships

SBC News The FA cuts Ladbrokes partnership, stating no more to gambling relationships

The English Football Association (FA) has confirmed that it has ended its ‘official betting partnership’ with Ladbrokes, just one year into its four-year contract (reported to be worth £4 million per year). Following an internal management review, FA governance has deemed the sponsorship to be inappropriate as the body has to act as supervisor for the sport’s integrity and its …

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SBC Bookies’ Corner – Snap Judgment – UK 2017 Election Aftermath…

SBC News SBC Bookies' Corner - Snap Judgment - UK 2017 Election Aftermath...

Another year… Another shock political outcome as PM Theresa May failed to secure her parliamentary majority following the shock results of the 2017 UK Snap Election (8 June).  SBC’s Bookies’ Corner’gauges the impact of the Snap Election results on the UK political landscape, as Theresa May handles a fragile government ahead of entering Brexit negotiations, while opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn …

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