In the realm of sports sponsorship, at least, the online gambling sector is finding a more relaxed attitude to shirt sponsorship in Germany than it is in the increasingly riven UK __________________ Away from the numerous cry havocs and blasts of war echoing in our ears as the debate in the UK around gambling reaches yet another pitch it is …
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Philip Bowcock, chief executive at William Hill, suggests that his company has the brand presence to withstand the loss of TV advertising, writes Scott Longley. _________________________ Philip Bowcock, chief executive of William Hill, said he personally would like to see the gambling industry reined in when it comes to TV advertising and suggested his company would benefit from the general …
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The now discontinued Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) scheme initiated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) to fill the funding gap left by offshore operators sidelining the old levy scheme raised £12m in its first-and-only year of operation. _________________________ According to the BHA’s annual report published at the very end of May, the ABP help fill a revenue gap ahead of …
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As the Ladbrokes-Coral merger enters its twelfth month since its initial deal agreement , the new enterprise was dealt a blow as the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) raised its racing industry concerns to the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Scott Longley details a new conflict in one of the UK gamblings longest running sagas. ____________________ The BHA would …
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Last Thursday’s ‘BREXIT’ vote sent shockwaves throughout all global stock markets. Scott Longley details the impact of the ‘Leave’ vote on UK-listed betting firms’ and their operations. An industry that has undertaken recent multi-billion £ consolidation and M&A activity, betting governance will be weary of economic uncertainty and regulatory impacts to operational hubs in Gibraltar. __________________________ The leading UK-listed gambling …
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Having agreed to acquire Italian bookmaker Sisal for €1 billion, private equity firm CVC Capital Partners acquires its third gambling operator in less than two years. Having spent + €3 billion on European betting operators, Scott Longley gauges the impact and motives for this PE giant extending its influence within the sector _________________________ The latest acquisition by private equity house …
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Scott Longley breaks down the UK Gambling Commission’s report on UK consumer betting on sport, assessing if there is a clear long-tail of opportunity for bookmakers in markets beyond football and racing. _________________________ The data released in November last year by the UK Gambling Commission for the first time gave an insight into the online betting habits of UK punters …
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As the industry pushes forward with a higher emphasis on omni-channel strategies Scott Longley examines why legacy bookmakers have to look to overturn the ageing demographic of their retail betting customer base. With a view of modernising its shops and retail points what can the industry learn from other sectors… Much of the to and fro in the submissions to …
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With the rise of Chinese football and clubs in the Chinese Super League becoming financial powerhouses meaning that a flurry of talent has made its way there and will continue to do so, the question of betting on matches in the league becomes more prominent. With past corruption charges still looming over the CSL however, Scott Longley asks if bookmakers are …
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Here Scott Longley delves into sports betting operators marketing strategies ahead of major tournaments such as the fast approaching European Championships in France. Longley spoke to a host of operators including Sportradar, LeoVegas, Editec and Tipstrr to discover what they’re focussing on ahead of the big kick off. Euro 2016 preparations and post tournament strategy will be a key focus …
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