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Ladbrokes Coral and The Racing Partnership end commercial stand off

SBC News Ladbrokes Coral and The Racing Partnership end commercial stand off

Following a commercial standoff, Ladbrokes Coral PLC (Ladbrokes Coral) and The Racing Partnership (TRP) have announced that a media rights deal has been agreed.  The deal will take effect immediately, ensuring Ladbrokes Coral’s 3,820 betting shops in the UK and Ireland will show racing from 15 Arena Racing Company (ARC) owned racecourses and seven independent racecourses. The deal will also …

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Top Agenda…US Big 4 discuss legalising sports betting

SBC News Top Agenda...US Big 4 discuss legalising sports betting

Since the Supreme Court agreed to rehear New Jersey’s state appeal for legalising sports betting last June, the agenda for ‘licensed US betting’ has been placed at the forefront of US Pro-League Commissioners. This week In New York, the Chief Commissioners of the ‘Big 4’ Leagues; Roger Goodell (NFL), Adam Silver (NBA), Rob Manfred (MLB) and Gary Bettman (NHL) will meet …

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GBGB considers race integrity after Sittingbourne BAGS removal

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The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) will consider whether any Rules of Racing were breached at Central Park Stadium Sittingbourne in 2015, after a greyhound was incorrectly removed from the starting line at the request of Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service (BAGS). Now that the Gambling Commission has concluded its own investigations into the 20:52 race on 23 April, the …

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Intralot maintains US position with Vermont Lottery contract renewal

SBC News Intralot maintains US position with Vermont Lottery contract renewal

Updating the market, Athens-listed gambling and lottery systems provider Intralot SA has confirmed that it has secured a two-year lead services/provisions extension with the US Vermont Lottery. The renewed contract will see Intralot act as lead systems provider for the Vermont Lottery until 2020, with Intralot governance valuing its extension at approximately $5 million. Updating investors, Intralot detailed that 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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Hong Kong Jockey Club ends racing season reporting record turnover

SBC News Hong Kong Jockey Club ends racing season reporting record turnover

Officially closing its 2016/17 racing season, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKGC) has reported record breaking turnover of HKD 11.7 billion ($15.6 billion), up 11% on season 2015/16 performance. Updating stakeholders, HKJC reverses a 2% decline in wagering on Hong Kong races witnessed from the 2014/15 racing season to 2015/16 Detailing performance drivers, HKJC governance notes that its season turnover had …

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IGT secures New York Lottery services extension

SBC News IGT secures New York Lottery services extension

Updating the market, international gambling and lottery systems provider IGT Group Plc has confirmed that it has secured a three-year extension to its existing services contract with the New York Lottery. The agreement will see the New York Lottery extend its existing provisions with IGT services adding new terminals, technology portals and multimedia enhancements. The New York Lottery has been …

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SIS appoints Dominic Matthews as operations lead

SBC News SIS appoints Dominic Matthews as operations lead

Updating the market, industry racing content and data provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has confirmed the appointment of Dominic Matthews as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). An industry veteran, Matthews joins SIS from FTSE operator Ladbrokes where he served for 26-years in a number of executive positions including most recently Commercial Projects Director and Retail Operations Director. Taking on …

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India Sports Ministry – ‘No fast track for legalised sports betting’

SBC News India Sports Ministry - 'No fast track for legalised sports betting'

India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel has personally stated that at present there are no plans to fast track legalised sports betting.  Responding to rumours, Goel stated to Indian media that the Sports Ministry had made no proposals or recommendations on sports betting. As leader of the Sports Ministry, Goel reiterated that discussions were still taking place between the government and …

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FA charges Wayne Shaw over ‘Pie Gate’

SBC News FA charges Wayne Shaw over 'Pie Gate'

Issuing a corporate communication, The English Football Association (FA) has charged former Sutton United goalkeeper Wayne Shaw on two breaches of its rules relating to betting and player misconduct. Following a review of the 20 February’s Emirates FA Cup fifth round tie between Sutton United and Arsenal FC at Sutton’s Gander Green Lane. The FA has charged Shaw with ‘influencing …

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