[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Radical measures could be coming on machines Betting shop operators have been warned to brace themselves for bad news coming from the government’s review of gaming machines by former culture secretary John Whittingdale. Whittingdale, who held responsibility for gambling in government until being replaced by Karen Bradley last July, delivered the gloomy message as […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bookmakers hail results from Cheltenham The aftermath of last year’s Cheltenham Festival prompted profit warnings and tales of the worst results for bookmakers at the meeting in years but things were very different this time around. Cheltenham Gold Cup day is second only to the Grand National in scale when it comes to betting […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Long search over as Bowcock gets Hills job The search had started last July but after nine months it was Philip Bowcock, who had been William Hill’s interim chief executive, who was given the job permanently by the bookmaker on Friday. Despite a number of other names having been linked with the job, chairman […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ladbrokes lose £71m tax avoidance case Ladbrokes have lost a long-running legal battle with the taxman, costing them £71 million. The bookmaker attempted to minimise their corporation tax bill by adopting a scheme promoted in 2008 by accountants Deloitte that exploited a legal loophole that has since been closed. It involved two companies in […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]William Hill are looking to put a challenging 2016 behind them but there is still no confirmation of who will take them forward in 2017. There had been speculation that interim chief executive Philip Bowcock would be named as the permanent successor to James Henderson when the bookmaker unveiled their final results for 2016 on […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Users of The Grid can now access horseracing and greyhound content from the Racing Post. A recent update means that video tips, racecards, editorial, stats, tips and results are now available through The Grid mobile apps on iOS & Android and on the desktop site. Video Tips Three brief video tips by Racing Post expert […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hong Kong Jockey Club has joined in partnership with the Racing Post to launch full coverage of Hong Kong racing in Britain and Ireland. Racecards for all meetings, including spotlights, verdicts, ratings and form, will feature in the newspaper, betting shop display, Racing Post website and mobile apps. From today, British and Irish punters […]
Racing Post Postcasts (Podcasts with the added value of Racing Post insight) have been providing high-quality information on racing and football since 2013. In that time the numbers listening to the Postcasts have grown steadily but the inclusion of Paddy Power as a partner at the start of 2016 has seen our Postcasts move to a different level. Racing […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Category: Innovation in Retail Betting – Best Retail Betting Product The Racing Post joined forces with Best Gaming Technology (BGT) and has taken a big step forward in modernising retail betting with a product for betting shops which has been shortlisted for the Best Retail Betting Product at the 2016 SBC Awards. The partnership with BGT means betting […]
