Following the dramatic ending to the Republic of Irelands World Cup campaign for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa where they lost the games due to a blatant handball by Thierry Henry, the Irish bookmaker Paddy Power have today refunded over £110,000 to punters who had backed Ireland to …
Sportingbet sign sponsorship deal with Wolves
Sportingbet who are an internet based betting company that is listed on the London Stock Exchange has today announced a sponsorship deal with Coca Cola Championship team Wolverhampton Wanderers that runs into seven figures has become the largest sponsorship deal in Wolves 132 year history.
The deal which starts from Jone …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/sportingbet-sign-sponsorship-deal-with-wolves/
Sportech launch claim for £40m VAT repayment
The company that took over running and rebranding of the Football Pools, Sportech PLC yesterday launched a claim with the UK Customs Office (HMRC) for overpaid VAT (Value Added Tax) payments in relation to the “Spot The Ball” game which was ran from 1979 through to 1996.
The claim is in …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/sportech-launch-claim-for-40m-vat-repayment/
William Hill to sponsor the Winter Festival
UK based bookmaker William Hill has revealed that they are to be the new sponsors of the Winter Festival at Kempton Park racecourse with a four year deal which will include sponsorship of the of King George VI Chase.
The event will now be know as the William Hill Winter Festival …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/william-hill-to-sponsor-the-winter-festival/
Bet Fred to sponsor World Snooker Championship
The Gibraltar based online and store fronted company Betfred have confirmed that they will be the main sponsors for the World Snooker Championship for the next four years. The tournament will be now be known as Betfred.com World Snooker Championship.
The new deal has arrived just in time for this year’s …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/bet-fred-to-sponsor-world-snooker-championship/
Betfred signs deal with Turf TV
Customers at Betfred stores are now able to watch live horse racing from virtually every racecourse in Britain after the bookmaker signed an agreement with Turf TV for coverage to be broadcast in all of the companies 800 shops. The deal includes courses such as Newmarket, Aintree Newbury and …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/betfred-signs-deal-with-turf-tv/
2009 Budget brings bad news for bingo industry
Alistair Darling unveiled the 2009 Budget yesterday and initially their were cheers from the UK Gaming Industry as campaigners for the abolishment of the ‘unfair’ VAT bingo were rewarded when the news that the participation fees for bingo would no longer be subject to VAT. However as the Government …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/2009-budget-brings-bad-news-for-bingo-industry/
Suspicious Betting pattern reported to the FA by William Hill and Blue SQ
UK bookmakers William Hill and Blue SQ have reported some betting irregularities on the Blue Square Premier game between Grays Athletic and Forest Green Rovers. Grays won the game 2-1 after being 1-0 down and then scored twice in 50 seconds to win the game.
Both of the companies reported that …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/suspicious-betting-pattern-reported-to-the-fa-by-william-hill-and-blue-sq/
Sports Relief get one of its first large donations for 2010 campaign
The sponsors of this years World Championship Snooker tournament Bet Fred are to donate £147,000 to Sports Relief following the maximum 147 break achieved by Stephen Hendry in his match on Tuesday at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the last prior recorded professional 147 break belonged to Ding Junhui in …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/sports-relief-get-one-of-its-first-large-donations-for-2010-campaign/
Ladbrokes open betting outlet in Madrid
Ladbrokes the UK based sports betting company has opened its first dedicated betting shop in Madrid under the Sportium banner, it is a joint venture between Cirsa and Ladbrokes. The plan is for the Sportium brand to open and operate 125 outlets by 2010, this will encompass dedicated betting shops …
http://www.insidebetting.co.uk/betting/ladbrokes-open-betting-outlet-in-madrid/