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NZ TAB confirms talks with Australia’s Tabcorp

SBC News NZ TAB confirms talks with Australia's Tabcorp

Tabcorp is part of a 3-way race for a wagering deal with New Zealand’s TAB, as the Australian company looks to push into overseas markets and diversify its earnings. NZRB chief executive John Allen commented: “The New Zealand Racing Board is currently in discussions with three organisations, of which Tabcorp is one, to explore options to automate our fixed-odds betting …

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William Hill agrees sponsorship deal for Anthony Joshua fights

SBC News William Hill agrees sponsorship deal for Anthony Joshua fights

William Hill has signed a deal with Matchroom Sport to be the title sponsors of IBF World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua’s (MBE) next three fights. The new agreement follows on from William Hill’s sponsorship of AJ’s last two fights against Dillian Whyte and Charles Martin. Joshua (16-0-16 KO) defends his title for the first time at the O2 in London …

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William Hill calls for KPMG digital & technology review

SBC News William Hill calls for KPMG digital & technology review

UK business news sources have reported this weekend that William Hill has approached KPMG consultancy to undertake a strategic review focusing on the company’s digital and technology operations. The consultancy review follows William Hill’s may financial update which saw the operator post an 11% net revenue decline in its digital division, with the company further detailing product declines in both …

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Following the Foxes – Can anyone be this season’s Leicester City?

SBC News Following the Foxes - Can anyone be this season's Leicester City?

The Premier League fixtures were revealed yesterday to little fanfare due to the ongoing European Championships. Accordingly William Hill has also released its odds for these opening games, with Leicester City priced at 10/11 to beat newbies Hull City. The more interesting odds on show though are those for the overall league winner. Leicester themselves are priced at 25/1 to …

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William Hill calls for KPMG digital & tech review

SBC News William Hill calls for KPMG digital & tech review

  UK business news sources have reported this weekend that William Hill has approached KPMG consultancy to undertake a strategic review focusing on the company’s digital and technology operations. The consultancy review follows William Hill’s may financial update which saw the operator post an 11% net revenue decline in its digital division, with the company further detailing product declines in …

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William Hill – High Rollers favour UK ‘Remain’ vote

SBC News William Hill – High Rollers favour UK ‘Remain’ vote

Detailing wagering insight on its UK ‘EU Referendum’ market, William Hill has revealed that its ‘High Rollers’ favour a ‘Remain’ outcome on 23 June. This week saw the majority of bookmakers shorten their odds on a UK ‘Leave’ vote to 2/1, offering the shortest price on the outcome since the market opened. Fighting for their cause, pro-Leave camps have stated …

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William Hill – Heightened media coverage sees Michael Gove backed to be next Tory leader

SBC News William Hill - Heightened media coverage sees Michael Gove backed to be next Tory leader

William Hill has shortened the odds on Michael Gove becoming the next Conservative Party leader from 20/1 to 4/1 second favourite behind former London Mayor Boris Johnson. Gove and Johnson have become the Tory party faces of the ‘BREXIT’ campaign, arguing in favour of Britain leaving the European Union in the upcoming referendum on 23 June. At the forefront of …

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