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Betfair customers make Anthony Joshua favourite for SPOTY 2016

SBC News Betfair customers make Anthony Joshua favourite for SPOTY 2016

After Sunday’s revelation that Anthony Joshua will challenge Charles Martin for the IBF world heavyweight title, Betfair customers are anticipating more than just a belt for the Brit backing him into 15/2 favourite for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016. Colm Rock, Novelties Trader for Betfair, said: “Andy Murray had been favourite to win this year’s Sports Personality of …

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Ladbrokes – Alex Donohue – Novelty Bets

SBC News Ladbrokes - Alex Donohue - Novelty Bets

Ladbrokes’ Public Relations Officer Alex Donohue discusses and charts the continued rise of novelty and political betting ahead of this month’s Scottish Independence Referendum. SBC: How would you describe the phenomenon of novelty betting, the pros and cons? Alex: It’s a phenomenon that has been around for longer than many people are aware of – the first political bet was struck on the general election of 1966. I’d say the general …

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