Tag Archives: US 2016

Matt Shaddick ends 18-year reign as Ladbrokes Politics guru 

SBC News Matt Shaddick ends 18-year reign as Ladbrokes Politics guru 

Posting an update via Linkedin, Ladbrokes’ Matt Shaddick has confirmed that he has ended his 18-year stint as the bookmaker’s lead political markets analyst.  Shaddick, who joined Ladbrokes in 2007 as sportsbook executive, thanked “the many fantastic people” who had helped establish and support Ladbrokes Politics as a key market offering of the heritage bookmaker. Announcing his departure, Shaddick detailed …

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Paddy Power – Kid Rock favourite to perform at President Trump’s inauguration

SBC News Paddy Power – Kid Rock favourite to perform at President Trump’s inauguration

As incoming US President Donald Trump’s transition team announces its staff cabinet and heads of US agencies and departments, it appears that Trump advisors have been stumped by one key question; ‘which singer will perform at President Trump’s inauguration?’ As yet, the bipartisan Congressional Committee has yet to publish any details for President Trump’s inauguration on 20 January. However, Trump’s …

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Paddy Power sweats over Hillary payout as Trump recovers!

SBC News Paddy Power sweats over Hillary payout as Trump recovers!

Paddy Power the only bookmaker to have paid out early on Hillary Clinton winning the 2016 US Election, has admitted to having severe doubts regarding its generous decision. On 19 October the bookmaker closed its US 2016 market, paying out approximately £800,000 on a Clinton victory. However, following Clinton’s ‘email scandal’ reappearing on the US Election agenda, Donald Trump has …

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‘Mr Tough Guy’ – Paddy Power offers $10 million for Trump Vs Biden fight

SBC News ‘Mr Tough Guy’ - Paddy Power offers $10 million for Trump Vs Biden fight

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power wants Republican nominee Donald Trump and current US Vice President Joe Biden to sort their political and personal differences the ‘good old fashioned way’. The bookmaker has pledged to donate US $10 million to charities of Trump and Biden’s choice if they square up in a boxing match. Paddy Power’s charity offer follows this week’s tough …

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