Category: Sports Betting

by Luke Andrews, 13 February 2019 Cherry AB has posted its final trading statement before going private showing revenue growth of 44% on the year. 2018 proved to be an excellent year for Cherry. © Pexels. CEO Gunnar Lind reflected on an “excellent” 2018 that saw revenues grow to SEK3.2bn. Profits at the group tripled, growing from SEK110m in 2017 to SEK487m last…

[ad_1] Aston Villa forward Jack Grealish was punched by a pitch invader in the Birmingham derby at St. Andrews on Saturday morning. In the 10th minute of the match the man, who was wearing a Birmingham City jacket, approached Grealish from behind and struck him in the back of the head. He was then apprehended by stewards and players. 😡 – “An absolute disgrace!”…

by Luke Andrews, 8 March 2019 888 Group has acquired BetBright’s sports betting platform in a deal said to be worth £15m. Analysts have commented on the seemingly low purchase price, despite big investment from BetBright in recent years. © Pexels. That deal will see 888 take over BetBright’s technology and product development. BetBright’s office in Dublin will be integrated into the 888…

[ad_1] In brief Mourinho expected to be named new manager next week Former Manchester United boss to be paid £17m per year La Liga giants still reeling from Zidane and Ronaldo exits Relationship with Ramos is first item on Mourinho's agenda As former president of Real Madrid, and someone who has a good understanding of what goes on at the…

by Luke Andrews, 5 March 2019 William Hill has announced a number of managerial changes at its new Malta hub as the bookmaker moves forward with its multi-brand approach. Patrick Jonker will be the new head of operations at Mr Green’s Malta hub. © Pexels. The group’s new “digital multi-market” vision, called upon after recent acquisitions of Mr Green, RedBet, and others, has…

[ad_1] With four losses in five league games, Bournemouth are in desperate need of star striker Callum Wilson. Before he picked up an injury in Gameweek 23, the Cherries forward had 10 goals and 8 assists in 21 appearances and ranked among the Fantasy Premier League‘s highest scorers. He has sat out the club’s last six league fixtures, but now the deadly striker could…

by Luke Andrews, 6 March 2019 Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) has announced a 9% rise in revenues in constant currency for the full-year of 2018, with combined revenues reaching almost £1.9bn. Combined revenues grew 9% at Paddy Power Betfair in 2019. © Pexels. Reporting its trading update for the full-year of 2018, PPB saw gaming revenue grow by 13% to £273m. Sports revenue…

[ad_1] Warren Gatland has made one enforced change to his second row but is otherwise sticking with the team that triumphed over England Gareth Anscombe continues at No 10 despite mixed performances in this year’s Six Nations (Getty Images) Evan Bartlett 13 hours Tuesday March 5th 2019 ‘It was a special moment for me': Josh Adams relives his try Warren…

by Luke Andrews, 14 February 2019 New Jersey continues to handle more wagers each month. The state’s sportsbooks took $385m in wagers in January, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). New Jersey continues to break performance records in casinos and online. © Pexels. Bookmakers took $385m in January, one-fifth more than the previous month, a new…

[ad_1] SCHALKE, GERMANY — At any major youth game in England, several Germans are likely to be among the scouts nestled in the ground. They have come planning to continue the influx of young British players to the Bundesliga. “Our scouts from Bundesliga clubs – we have a look at the youth league in England or at the second teams,” Christian Heidel, the sporting…

by Luke Andrews, 14 February 2019 Betsson Group has issued its 2018 quarter four (Q4) interim report, with profits at the group growing for the third consecutive quarter. Revenue at Betsson has grown for three consecutive quarters. © Pexels. Revenues grew 14% at the group to £121m with 12% organic growth. Casino revenue grew particularly strongly, with a 24% increase on the quarter,…

[ad_1] It was classic piece of West Ham leadership. Karren Brady’s decision to write a column in The Sun was questionable; her decision to openly criticise the signing of a player still contracted to the club was outright dim. Protecting the value of your asset? No, why bother. ‘Robert Snodgrass wasn’t exactly a triumph,’ Brady wrote in December 2017, blaming Slaven Bilic for the…

by Luke Andrews, 1 March 2019 UK bookmaker William Hill has released its final trading results for 2018. The operator reported a record loss of £721 in 2018, something which it has attributed to exceptional costs and a difficult regulatory landscape in the UK. Profits are down at Hills as the tough regulatory UK landscape has a big impact. © Pexels. These “exceptional…

[ad_1] Mauricio Pochettino is back in the dog house. Lose to Arsenal in the north London knees up and Spurs are only one point clear in third place. Like that’s a bad thing. Such is football’s reactionary reflex, instant judgments screw a manager to the floor like gout if he loses and perfume his surroundings with flowers if he wins. This is more to…

by Luke Andrews, 14 February 2019 Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) has announced that it is to appeal against two rulings imposing a combined €55m tax charge from Greek and German authorities. Paddy Power Betfair will appeal against the two tax bills totaling €55m. © Pexels. A court based in Hesse has ordered the operator to pay almost €40m in taxes related to Betfair’s…