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Betfred invests in LottoStar to accelerate South African drive  

SBC News Betfred invests in LottoStar to accelerate South African drive  

Betfred has significantly expanded its presence within South Africa, taking a ‘major shareholding’ in LottoStar to advance the market leader’s online betting offering.  Marked a major corporate initiative, Betfred will invest in LottoStar, which is recognised as South Africa’s leading brand for fixed-odds numbers betting and Live Games. “LottoStar has quickly developed itself as a leading brand, recognised nationally across …

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Betfred purchases Betting World to crack South Africa

SBC News Betfred purchases Betting World to crack South Africa

Betfred has secured a foothold in the South African betting market, purchasing Betting World (bettingworld.co.za) from Phumelela, conducted via the newly established Betfred South Africa brand.  Carried out at a purchasing price of R120 million (£6.1 million), subject to final adjustment relating to the net capital of working items, the transaction was considered officially concluded as of 31 May. The …

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Betfred bid for bankrupt Phumelela refused

SBC News Betfred bid for bankrupt Phumelela refused

Betfred is reported to have been rejected in its last-minute attempt to acquire bankrupt South African heritage wagering and racetrack operator Phumelela Gaming & Leisure.  South African racing news sources reported that Phumelela’s bankruptcy auditor refused to review Betfred’s ZAR 900 million (€45m) counteroffer submitted at the end of August as Phumelela closed its window for rescue proposals.  Stating its …

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Betfred counters Oppenheimer bid in race to rescue Phumelela

SBC News Betfred counters Oppenheimer bid in race to rescue Phumelela

South African business news sources report that Betfred is preparing a counter-offer ranging between ZAR 875-to-925 million (€44-46m) to acquire embattled heritage wagering and racetrack operator Phumelela Gaming & Leisure.  Forced to close its venues due to coronavirus restrictions last May, Johannesburg high court placed Phumelela assets under bankruptcy protection, allowing the company to seek investors to avoid outright liquidation. …

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Dispute over horseracing coverage continues in South Africa

SBC News Dispute over horseracing coverage continues in South Africa

A row over broadcast rights to horseracing in South Africa doesn’t appear to be heading to a conclusion soon if press statements from all the warring partners are any indication. The Phumelela-part owned Tellytrack has been aggressively defending its commercial licences of late by clamping down on any retail bookmaker showing its racing TV channel for the domestic environment. Tellytrack …

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