More and more punters are creating their own bets, claim industry giant Entain, with Saturday’s Champions League final expected to break records with the number of Bet Builder wagers placed. The firm, whose UK-facing brands include Coral and Ladbrokes, rolled out their Bet Builder platform for the first time in 2024. And they’re now reporting […]
PFA Admits ‘Growing Concern’ of Gambling in Football as World Cup Winners Named in Bombshell Investigation
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has admitted that the number of players battling a gambling addiction is a ‘growing concern’ for the UK game. And that revelation comes in the wake of a new investigation into illegal gambling in football, which claims that as many as eleven players – including two World Cup winners and […]
Richard Desmond in Lottery Legal Battle Victory as Gambling Commission Opts for Out of Court Settlement
A long-running legal battle over how the most recent National Lottery supply contract was awarded could see media mogul Richard Desmond paid up to £200 million by the Gambling Commission. Desmond, who spearheaded the bid of Northern & Shell, has claimed that the regulator’s process was unfair and ‘seriously flawed.’ He launched a lawsuit against […]
Entain Reveals Bullish Outlook As the Bookies Beat Punters at Euro 2024
Having previously remaining upbeat despite some challenging results so far in 2024, Entain are bullish about the future after enjoying an incredibly profitable Euro 2024 campaign. The Ladbrokes and Coral owner, who also have other interests around the world, have revealed their results for quarter two of 2024, with profits up around 8%, year on […]
West Brom and Cardiff City Sign Gambling Sponsorship Deals on Eve of New Season
On the crest of the 2024/25 season, two English Championship clubs have penned agreements with new gambling sponsors – however, the branding won’t appear on the front of their playing shirts. West Brom and Cardiff City will play in their new kits for the first time this weekend, with Mega Riches and QuinnBet respectively appearing […]