The two biggest names in betting news have joined forces once again in an enhanced partnership that will run until the end of 2019. Racing Post and SBC Global have agreed on an extended two-year deal which will strengthen the ties between the two organisations ahead of SBC’s groundbreaking 2018 betting trade events. […]
Tuesday 27th February, 2018 (London, UK) – Betfred have become the first high street bookmaker to partner with Racing Post to provide mobile customers with an innovative new digital football content package that is now live on the latest Betfred mobile and tablet apps. The latest Betfred app – available to download from the App Store and Google Play – offers […]
More than 200 industry experts will be sharing their knowledge and opinions on a wide range of subjects in and around football and betting at next month’s Betting on Football. Held at Stamford Bridge in just four weeks’ time (20-23 March), the fifth edition of the event has also attracted representatives from more than 150 […]
Kate Chambers: campaign to encourage respectful representation of women began over a year ago The organisers of Ice have pledged to produce an action plan to tackle the accusations of sexism over the way women have been represented at their shows and raise standards on the show floor. This year’s event hit the headlines in […]
1,600 jobs to go after GVC takeover of Ladbrokes Coral Around 1,600 jobs are set to be lost as a result of GVC’s takeover of Ladbrokes Coral, it emerged last week. The prospectus sent to shareholders of the two companies last week said that redundancies were likely where the two businesses have overlapping functions “such […]
Media rights moves send seismic shockwaves through sport Seismic changes occurred in the world of racing’s media rights last week, moves which could threaten the harmony built up within British racing over the last few years. The changes affect Irish racing as well with the shock news that Irish coverage of the sport will switch […]
Ice London, “an event which simply cannot be missed”, according to Kate Chambers the managing director of organisers Clarion Gaming, gets under way in a week’s time at ExCeL. The show is nearly twice the size it was in 2012 with more than 500 exhibitors filling a record 43,500 square metres. Last year more than […]
FOBT debate reignites as reports suggest dramatic cut The chances of the government reducing the maximum stakes on FOBTs to £2 appeared to have risen last week, wiping millions off the value of Ladbrokes Coral and William Hill and prompting dire warnings about the possible effect on British racing. They were reacting to a Sunday […]
The biggest event in the industry calendar with 30,000+ visitors kicks off on the 6th February. Once again the Racing Post Cafe (S2-230) will be the focal point within the Sports area, providing visitors with a meeting area to meet and connect with clients and suppliers. Our team will be on the stand and we […]
William Hill consider Australian exit citing regulatory pressures The hostile environment for gambling operators in Australia may soon claim its most high-profile victim with William Hill considering withdrawing from the market. The company announced last week that they were launching a strategic review of the business in the face of increased regulation and taxation. Hills’ […]
