Bookmakers haven’t always been too keen to offer betting odds for athletics events. Whether they lack the expertise in-house to compile odds correctly, or the variable nature of many disciplines puts them off, only they know, but load up the ‘athletics’ section of your chosen betting site or app and you will likely be met […]
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Online Betting Firms to Share Information on Vulnerable Customers as Part of GamProtect Launch
A number of UK licensed bookmakers have committed to working together to protect their most vulnerable customers as part of a new initiative. GamProtect will be launched on Wednesday September 11 in a bid to make it easier for betting sites to securely share data about any customers that are displaying problem gambling behaviours. That […]
William Hill Boss Promises to Turn Things Around After ‘Disappointing’ Financial Results Reported
In a week in which Entain posted a mildly positive set of results for the second quarter of 2024, Evoke – the parent company of William Hill – were able to do anything but. The firm, which is a rebranded version of the 888 holding group that agreed to buy William Hill’s European division in […]
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 […]