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Betfred purchases 3% share in William Hill

SBC News Betfred purchases 3% share in William Hill

Taking advantage of its growing market share across the US, Betfred owner Fred Done has acquired a 3.03% share in rival bookmaker William Hill. The move comes after Betfred has continued to expand across the post-PASPA market, having recently launched sportsbooks in both Colorado and Iowa, as well as securing an agreement with Scientific Games to go live in Pennsylvania. …

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Betfair debuts ‘Racing Post Live’ for Cheltenham 2020 

SBC News Betfair debuts ‘Racing Post Live’ for Cheltenham 2020 

Seeking to deliver the best Cheltenham 2020 insights and engagement for punters, next week the Betfair Exchange will broadcast ‘Racing Post Live’ across all its digital platforms. Racing Post Live is a new interactive show developed by the rebranded Spotlight Sports Group, covering all major horseracing festivals throughout the calendar year.  Hosted exclusively on the Betfair platforms, the show will see …

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Countdown to Cheltenham: Racing Post discusses getting ‘festival ready’

SBC News Countdown to Cheltenham: Racing Post discusses getting 'festival ready'

There’s less than a week to go in the Countdown to Cheltenham, and the racing industry has ramped up its pre-Festival campaign. Speaking to Head of Betting at Racing Post, Brian Morris, he told SBC how they’re getting Festival-ready, which runners and riders are worth keeping an eye on, and whether he thinks Al Boum Photo could retain his Gold …

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Four-time jockey champion announced as Racing Post Ambassador

SBC News Four-time jockey champion announced as Racing Post Ambassador

Racing Post has expanded its media team after four-time champion jockey Richard Johnson became the company’s newest ambassador. Johnson will delegate his time to writing regular features for the paper and website every Saturday, whilst also promoting jockey welfare for the company. Louise Agran, Chief Marketing Officer at Racing Post, commented: “Richard is one of the most successful jockeys around …

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Louise Agran: Spotlight rebrand moves Racing Post beyond its legacy barriers

SBC News Louise Agran: Spotlight rebrand moves Racing Post beyond its legacy barriers

Entering a new decade, Racing Post Group made the decision to rebrand its corporate identity to ‘Spotlight Sports Group’ in a bid to better reflect its enlarged enterprise and new business services. Leading the realignment of five distinct business units into one core brand, SBC spoke to Spotlight Chief Marketing Officer Louise Agran about delivering a key project for all Spotlight stakeholders …

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Racing Post begins new era as ‘Spotlight Sports Group’

SBC News Racing Post begins new era as 'Spotlight Sports Group'

Reflecting its enlarged enterprise and expanded services, the Racing Post Group has unveiled its new corporate identity as the ‘Spotlight Sports Group’. The legacy racing publisher details that its new identity better represents its four core media divisions of Racing Post (news & media), Apsley (affiliate marketing), ICS (content services) and ANZ Bloodstock (stud breeding). Alan Byrne, Chief Executive of …

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Racing Post adds Betfair markets to racing app

SBC News Racing Post adds Betfair markets to racing app

The Racing Post has confirmed that it has integrated Betfair sportsbook markets within its free iOS mobile app and mobile website, allowing readers to place direct bets on Betfair horseracing and greyhound markets. Branded as the most comprehensive tool for racing enthusiasts, the Racing Post app delivers daily racecards, results, expert tips, the latest breaking news and live race streaming. …

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Racing Post expands into the US through Pickwise partnership

SBC News Racing Post expands into the US through Pickwise partnership

Racing Post has continued its expansion of its digital business into the United States after securing an agreement with Pickwise.  The duo first joined forces at the beginning of 2019 and will now go stateside after Pickswise obtained a New Jersey vendor licence. Pickwise has confirmed that it is looking to secure vendor licenses in a number of other states.  …

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Paddy Power’s Sandra Gilmartin wins ‘Betting Shop Manager of the Year’ award

SBC News Paddy Power's Sandra Gilmartin wins 'Betting Shop Manager of the Year' award

Sandra Gilmartin has been announced as the new Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year, becoming the first Paddy Power store manager to take the title. Gilmartin, 49, operates Paddy Power’s Cross Cheaping branch in Coventry and was announced as the winner earlier this week when she received her award from TV personality Chris Hughes at the JW Marriott Grosvenor …

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Racing Post supports Tote’s ‘Ten to Follow’ return

SBC News Racing Post supports Tote's 'Ten to Follow’ return

Racing Post will help drive audience engagement and interest in a revamped Tote by providing its comprehensive range on content services to operator UK Tote Group, optimising the promotion of the ‘Tote Ten to Follow’ game relaunch. The partnership sees Racing Post provide full support of Tote products and services across print and digital platforms and will supply the pool …

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