Retail

The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) has expressed that the latest statistics from the Gambling Commission display “very bad news” for the future of British betting shops. The Gambling Commission revealed that there are now 8,502 betting shops in the UK, a fall of almost 4% within the last six months and a number that represents a continual decline in betting …

The UK government has moved to ban all third party bets on the outcome of EuroMillions lottery draws. Issuing a market update this morning, the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) states that it undertakes it decision following an industry consultation launched back in March 2017. DCMS will introduce new licencing provisions, which will ban UK consumers …

Australia ASX100 gambling technology supplier Aristocrat Gaming has strengthened its position within the social gaming sector, acquiring Seattle-based Big Fish Games from US racing operator Churchill Downs for a reported $990 million (£735 million) cash transaction. The acquisition sees Aristocrat expand its Social Gaming portfolio, having acquired Israeli games studio Plarium Gold last August for $500 million. Updating investors, Trevor …

Updating the market, Australia ASX-listed gambling group Tabcorp Holdings has confirmed that it has fully settled its Tatts Group merger dispute with competitor Crownbet Limited. “CrownBet has agreed not to apply for judicial review of the Tribunal’s decision on 22 November 2017 to grant authorisation for the Transaction. CrownBet has also agreed not to take any action which would impede …

Seeking to bridge customer engagement between its retail and digital properties, FTSE bookmaker Ladbrokes has today announced the launch of its ‘omni-wallet’. The payment processing function will be launched across the bookmakers +3,500 retail estates, and has been further integrated within Ladbrokes’ player rewards scheme ‘The Grid’. Updating the media, the bookmaker seeks to create seamless player transactions between Ladbrokes.com …

The biography of British cyclist ‘Tom Simpson: Bird on the Wire’ by Andy McGrath has won the 2017 ‘William Hill Sports Book of the Year’, the most prestigious prize in English sports literature. The 29th winner of William Hill’s Sports Book of the Year, Bird on the Wire becomes the fourth cycling book to win the literature contest. The judging …

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has ordered Paddy Power to cease the use of its latest casino advert, after complaints were received that it implied that it was acceptable to gamble in the workplace. The advert, which received two complaints in total, was revolved around a casino security guard who sings to the tune of “Papa Loves Mambo” whilst …

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has launched a series of dedicated ‘Royal Wedding’ betting markets in honour of Prince Harry’s engagement to American actress Meghan Markle. As gossip columns detail that the couple favours a ‘spring wedding’, Ladbrokes has priced 1/4 that Harry and Meghan will marry in May of next year. For Harry, Ladbrokes has priced Prince William as firm 1/10 favourite …

Presenting its year-to-date trading statement (period ending 30 September), Athens-listed industry gaming and lottery systems supplier Intralot SA has reported a strong corporate momentum, as the company reports growth across its core metrics. For its YTD performance, Intralot reports a consolidated group revenue increase of 13% to €1,085 billion. The company reported a strong Q3 sales performance in the US, …

Sports Information Services (SIS) has agreed a multi year deal to provide its new and improved greyhound service to Orenes. As part of the new agreement, SIS is to provide live pictures, commentary and data for both greyhounds and horses, across the operator’s entire retail estate. The Spanish bookmaker is to offer the service through VivelaSuerte.es, its online gaming and …