Sportsbook News

nice promotion from WH. i think they're the only betting company who has this. possibly, after this post, i'll see more.  $$

Sky Bet to Sponsor Football League

The Football League, which includes the Championship, League One and League Two, has agreed to a new multi-year deal for online sportsbook Sky Bet to become their official title sponsor. From now on we'll have the Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One and Sky Bet League Two. I guess there's a lot of money in that deal.

Pinnacle Sports Live Twitter Q&A

The Head of Sportsbook at Pinnacle Sports will be available for a live Q&A on the @PinnacleSports Twitter account on August 6th. You can ask and he will answer questions on these topics:

- The Sportsbook

- Trading operations & traders

- Setting & managing markets

- Sports betting in general

- Sports betting theory & strategy

If you have a question, send it in advance to [email protected] and include your Twitter handle or simply ask live.

Online Sportsbook Fuels William Hill Growth

William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker, has announced a great set of figures in the second quarter, most of the positives coming from the solid growth in its online sportsbook operation.

The company's net revenue grew 20 percent compared to the same period in 2012, with operating profit growing by 8%. Online sportsbook net revenue went up by 44%, driving total online net revenue growth of 18% and operating profit growth of 16%.

Jimmy Vaccaro leaves William Hill U.S.

Legendary bookie Jimmy Vaccaro decided to leave William Hill U.S. and accepted to run the South Point's Race and Sports Marketing division.

Michael Gaughan, owner of the Royal Inn, has a long history with Vaccaro. In 1975 he wanted to open a sports book inside his casino and he picked Vaccaro, just a kid from Pittsburgh back then, to run the book. He asked Jimmy, "Do you know how to run a sports book?"Jimmy responded, "No," and Gaughan coolly replied, "Good, neither do I, so we'll learn together."

Vaccaro's first task will be to develop the sportsbook's mobile app but he'll also be promoting several other South Point events, such as race book promotions and possibly the casino’s online poker venture.

William Hill to expand in Australia

British betting giant William Hill is set to make a stronger presence in Australia. Their online services have been available there for a few years now but it seems they will start setting up betting shops and localized services in Australia very soon.

Paddy Power profits rising

Paddy Power reported a first-half pretax profit rise of 12% to 77 million euros. The interim dividend has also gone up by 15% to 45 euro cents a share.

The total amount staked by customers in the period to end-June was 3.07 billion euros, from the previous 2.7 billion euros.

Total income was 379.8 million, also gone up from 315.1 million.

Ladbrokes and OpenBet sign new agreement

Ladbrokes, one of the world's leading betting companies, has signed an agreement to extend its 15 year collaboration with OpenBet, the leading sportsbook and online gaming software provider. The new deal will be in place until 2016.

The new agreement will see OpenBet continue to provide the technology behind Ladbrokes' online sportsbook and games products.

Ladbrokes expect lower profits

British bookmaker Ladbrokes revealed on Thursday that the company is now expecting full year operating profit from the digital division to be below current market expectations.

CEO Richard Glynn said that the “disappointing “ digital earnings reflected “a lack of competitiveness in sportsbook, lower margins than planned and a greater disruptive impact than expected from the transition necessary to grow digital for the long term.”

Huge mobile gaming revenue increase at William Hill

William Hill has revealed a 126 per cent increase in mobile gaming revenue, with mobile accounting for 18 per cent over its gaming revenue during its third quarter.

Group revenue increase by 10 per cent during the 13 week period ending 1 October, although the operating profit was down by nearly a third (31 per cent) overall.

It is just as I already said, I believe that more and more players will be using smartphones and tablets for gaming. It would be interesting to see how the figures changed in the last few years.

William Hill release odds on next US Presidential Elections

You can bet on just about anything at William Hill, now you can risk a punt on the next US Presidential Elections. Here are the odds:

Hillary Clinton (D), 2-1

Sen. Marco Rubio, (R-Fla.), 6-1

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush ®, 9-1

NJ Gov. Chris Christie ®, 10-1

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), 12-1

Rep. Paul Ryan, (R-Wis.), 16-1

clinton at 2/1. too early to tell but since she's democrat, she has the advantage.

Paddy Power shares slump

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has announced that it now expects full year operating profit to be around €11m lower than the mid-point of its previous guidance range, mostly due to adverse sporting results.

The company said that its overall performance had been good during the period, but that sports results had been “unfavourable”.

Ladbrokes announce new partnership to boost digital offer

Bookmaker Ladbrokes announced a partnership with Chelsea Apps Factory to develop their mobile offer.

The deal will result in the Ladbrokes mobile sportsbook team join a Chelsea Apps Factory team  in order to "improve the mobile product, analyse customer behaviour and embrace technological development".

The partnership starts in December and will complement Ladbrokes move to Playtech's Mobenga mobile platform which is expected to be completed in the next few weeks.

Betfair eye Italy and US for expansion

Internet betting company Betfair has announced profit before tax of £31.7m for the six months including October. The good financial results made the company executive announce that they have been making "good progress" on starting a new betting exchange platform in Italy, along with the launch of a new online casino in New Jersey.

I am always happy to see that more casinos are starting their operations in US! Have some buddies that will be really eager to start playing!

Yes very nice to see in the U.S. slowly but surely we'll get there!

Bet-At-Home Improve Their Mobile Sportsbook

Bet-at-Home is offering all customers an improved version of their mobile sports betting site, chief executive officer Franz Ömer said: “We are keeping up with modern trends by making it easier for our customers to access our sportsbetting offer with smartphones or tablets”.

The new mobile sportsbook is available for all mobile devices and requires no downloads. Bet-at-Home have made huge profits this year, for the first nine months of 2013 they reported a profit of €11.6 million.

William Hill Record Revenue Rise

Betting company William Hill’s fourth quarter income went up by six percent compared to last year in retail and online, according to a trading update that was made public last week.

Mobile gaming net revenue was 199% higher than in 2012 and accounted for 23% of online’s total gaming net revenue.

On a full year basis, group net revenue increased 16%, with retail up 8% and online up 10%. Operating profit is expected to be around £334m for 2013.

Bovada expect big SuperBowl bets

"We expect that this year's Super Bowl will probably be about 25 percent higher in the amount of money we took in last year," said Bovada Sportsbook Manager Kevin Bradley.

Here are some of the very interesting SuperBowl lines you can bet on at Bovada (US OK):

* Will it snow during the game?

Yes +300

No -500

* What will be the temperature at kickoff? 

Over/under: 34 degrees Fahrenheit

* Will the power go out in the stadium during the game?

Yes: 25/1   

* How long will it take Renee Fleming to sing the US national anthem?

Over 2 minutes 30 seconds: Even

Under 2 minutes 30 seconds: -140

* Will Renee Fleming forget or omit at least one word of the official US national anthem?

Yes: +250

No:  -400

* Will Knowshon Moreno cry during the singing of the national anthem?

Yes: +400

No: -700

* How many times will Peyton Manning say "Omaha" during the game?

Over/Under: 27 1/2

* Will Michael Crabtree mention Richard Sherman in a tweet during the Super Bowl from kickoff until final whistle?

Yes : +150

No:  -200

* What will Bruno Mars be wearing on his head at the start of his halftime performance?

Fedora: -160

Fur Hat: +500

Tuque: +1000

No hat: +200

:D Those are some funny and entertaining bets.

Betfred Enhance Mobile Sportsbook

UK independent bookmaker Betfred has added Skrill’s instant deposit online payment solution 1-Tap to their mobile sportsbook.

The 1-Tap solution is connected to Skrill’s Digital Wallet and allows players to deposit funds with just one tap, without having to enter login details or credit card information each time.

Betfred head of payments Dennis Luckett said that the company wanted to be the leading mobile betting operator. “Customers expect to be able to manage all their online accounts on the move and so giving them this ability, and ensuring payment is quick and easy, is a huge priority for us,” Luckett said. “With Skrill 1-Tap, we know we have a solution that will deliver.”

New board member at William Hill, read all about it.

Paddy Power prepares to relaunch Facebook betting app

Paddy Power is preparing to launch an improved version of its real-money sportsbook on Facebook, the new version is set to go live in April.

The Paddy Power In-Play! app first launched in August last year, making it the first sports betting app on the social network. However, the operator’s managing director for online Peter O’Donovan explained that the product's success has been “limited” so far.

“It was the first of its kind, and we continue to refine the overall product proposition to make sure it resonates with as many customers as possible,” he said.

William Hill launches official Android sportsbook app

William Hill claims the app is the only Android betting product to offer both live streaming of horse racing and in-play radio. You can try it out with a free £5 bet to all new and existing customers.

The app allows you to log in automatically, and gives players quick access to all mobile betting products. It also features push alerts on latest prices and special offers.

PaddyPower prepare new football betting app

The Daily Mirror will launch a football betting app in partnership with Paddy Power, it will concentrate on in-play betting, with the Mirrors' existing Football related content being integrated with live text updates on featured matches.

The app is due for release on iTunes in the next few days and a desktop version is also being considered.

Bovada Reveal SuperBowl Odds

Online sportsbook Bovada (US OK) have revealed the odds for the 2014-2015 SuperBowl, the Seattle Seahawks are the favourites while the Jacksonville Jaguars are considered the worst team in the league.

Here are the numbers:

Seattle Seahawks  6/1

Denver Broncos  7/1

New England Patriots  15/2

San Francisco 49ers  15/2

Green Bay Packers  12/1

Chicago Bears  20/1

Indianapolis Colts  20/1

New Orleans Saints  20/1

Philadelphia Eagles  22/1

Carolina Panthers  28/1

Kansas City Chiefs  33/1

Pittsburgh Steelers  33/1

San Diego Chargers  33/1

Arizona Cardinals  40/1

Atlanta Falcons  40/1

Baltimore Ravens  40/1

Cincinnati Bengals  40/1

Dallas Cowboys  40/1

Houston Texans  40/1

New York Giants  40/1

Cleveland Browns  50/1

Detroit Lions  50/1

Miami Dolphins  50/1

New York Jets  50/1

St. Louis Rams  50/1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers  50/1

Washington Redskins  50/1

Minnesota Vikings  66/1

Buffalo Bills  75/1

Tennessee Titans  75/1

Oakland Raiders  100/1

Jacksonville Jaguars  200/1

Who do you think will win it?

Record Turnover for Paddy Power

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power posted record turnover of €6.2bn in 2013, between their retail and online ventures. Net revenue went up by 17 per cent, while operating profit was €137m for the year.

and they could give more loyality chips because of that lol

New Chairman at BetVictor

Victor Chandler is to step down as chairman of BetVictor after the online casino and sportsbook operator has been acquired by racecourse owner Michael Tabor.

The value of the deal was not disclosed.

Tabor previously operated bookmaker Arthur Prince before selling the chain to Coral. He also was a founding shareholder in BetVictor. Chandler will continue to serve as a consultant.

“I believe the BetVictor brand has enormous potential and is well placed to continue its expansion with further investment and strategic development,” Tabor said. Chandler added: “Having owned and led this business for more than 40 years, I looked towards the future and I decided that the company would be best served under new ownership and leadership. I have known Mr Tabor for many years and I am confident that the company will continue to thrive under his ownership.”

146% growth in mobile gaming at William Hill

William Hill has revealed that enjoyed record-breaking World Cup activity with online wagering for the tournament up 211 per cent on 2010. Moreover, there was a 146 per cent  growth in mobile gaming with online gaming net revenues up 18 per cent overall.

Coral Partners with Everton

Gibraltar based sports betting operator Coral Interactive has signed a two year deal with Everton Football Club, becoming the club’s Official European Sports Betting Partner.

The partnership will see Coral Interactive sports betting brand ‘Coral’ promoted throughout the Goodison Park stadium, plus coverage on Everton FC’s official website and digital inventory.

Sky Bet banned in Latvia

Latvia’s Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Inspection (IAUI) has added another twenty-two domains to its blacklist of unlicensed iGaming operators and that list includes four websites operated by Sky Betting and Gaming.

The blacklist was introduced earlier this month and the total number of banned sites rise to 83 at the moment.

Paddy Power to launch real-money social app for mobile

Paddy Power’s managing director for online Peter O’Donovan has reaffirmed his belief in the company’s real-money sportsbook product Paddy Power Social but admitted that the launch of iGaming products on Facebook has not gone as well as they had expected.

Now they have decided to launch a mobile version of the product previously known as Paddy Power In-Play by November this year, having already made a few updates and enhancements to the Facebook variant.

William Hill launch social media age verification filter

The gambling operator has launched its new age verification method on social media to coincide with new changes to UK gambling laws, as the bookmaker aims to promote responsible gaming and best practice.

William Hill will now monitor engagement on social media channels to ensure that the operator does not engage and communicate with underage users.  The filter will first be applied on their official Twitter feed.

Stan James rejects sale speculation

Online bookmaker Stan James has denied reports that its Gibraltar operation is about to be sold. Chief executive Denis Kelly stated that there was no for sale sign outside the door, but he admitted that a bid at the right price would be considered.

Kelly commented: “To address the speculation on whether or not Stan James is for sale, it would be madness to suggest that there wasn’t a price point ‘somewhere’ as there is with absolutely any business you can think of. However, there is no ‘for sale’ sign outside the door and we intend to face any challenges presented by the POC tax head on, while we continue to grow the brand.”

Ladbrokes Leaves Canadian Market

Ladbrokes has announced the withdrawal of its igaming and sports betting operations from Canada. They ask their Canadian customers to withdraw all funds from their accounts.

They will no longer accept wagers or deposits from players and bank accounts registered in Canada, all members from this territory have thirty days to withdraw and close their accounts.

The decision had been undertaken after a review of Canadian igaming regulations, which have restricted online betting services to registered provincial lottery corporations. Current gambling laws do allow some foreign operators to target Canadian customers without being federally persecuted but Ladbrokes management decided that the region was no longer viable for its operations.

MatchBook.com and Betfred have also left the Canadian Market.

Wow...this is too much :D

bet365 Enters Italian Gambling Market

UK gambling and sportsbook operator bet365 launched its Casino, Poker and Sportsbook products for the Italian Gambling Market.

The bet365.it platform will become available to the Italian residents and will offer players the entire offer of casino games, poker room, bingo and sportsbook options on both desktop and mobile devices.

bet365′s biggest competitors like Paddy Power, William Hill and Betfair Paddy Power have already set up shop in Italy.

Spanish Football Clubs Investigated for Match Fixing

Spain’s state prosecutor has summoned representatives from Primera Liga clubs Real Zaragoza and Real Levante regarding allegations of match fixing in a 2011 football match.

The game that is under investigation took place at the end of the 2010-11 season, when Real Zaragoza beat Real Levante 2-1. Zaragoza steered clear of relegation with that result.

Wow, this is a huge blow for them. Would be interesting what the outcome to this might be.

Ladbrokes set to withdraw from Switzerland, Hungary and Norway

Gambling and betting operator Ladbrokes stated that it would leave these jurisdictions after undertaking legal and regulatory reviews of European igaming frameworks.

The decision comes as the United Kingdom prepares for the start of the new Point of Consumption tax regime, which will likely start on 1 November. All UK operators have been forced to declare earnings on foreign jurisdictions which account for more than 3% of corporate turnover. Ladbrokes management stated that the company wished to comply with incoming UK laws regarding and would therefore continue to withdraw from such grey market territories.

Floyd Mayweather Wins Big

Boxing star Floyd Mayweather had a great Sunday betting on the National Football League, according to ESPN. He bet no less than $815,000 on the Broncos to beat the Jets by more than 7.5 points. The result went his way so he collected $1.4 million from the CG Technology sports book at the M Resort.

It's not the first time Mayweather gambles, earlier this year he put a staggering $13 million on the Broncos to win the Super Bowl.

Bodog founder to be extradited

Bodog sportsbook founder Calvin Ayre, who allowed U.S. gamblers to make online bets on sports, casino games and poker despite the fact that U.S. authorities insisted that those actions were illegal, has been targeted for extradition by U.S. authorities, according to a recent story published by the The Calgary Herald.

Ayre, along with James Philip, David Ferguson and Derrick Maloney, have been accused violating the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act for accepting money from U.S. gamblers to make bets after the law was passed in 2006.

The Bodog.com domain has been seized by US authorities in 2012 but business has moved to another domain, Bodog.eu.

The Bodog.com domain has been seized by US authorities in 2012 but business has moved to another domain, Bodog.eu.

I think it will just be a matter of time. Better yet, they might need to move their servers physically too onto a new location.

bet-at-home secure UKGC licence

European sports betting operator bet-at-home announced that it had been awarded an online sports betting and casino licence by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).

The company said: “With the approved license bet-at-home.com sets another milestone in terms of legal certainty in the European Union.”

The UKGC awarded the license for online casino and sports betting operations to the bet-at-home.com brand, which is currently operated from Malta.

Betfair sign partnership with Golden Nugget Casino

Betfair has announced their new legal online gaming partnership in New Jersey, following the collapse of its former partner. Betfair will now run a betting exchange through the Golden Nugget Casino’s online portal. Betfair’s previous partner, Trump Plaza, closed its doors on September 16.

bet-at-home secure UKGC licence

 

European sports betting operator bet-at-home announced that it had been awarded an online sports betting and casino licence by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).

 

The company said: “With the approved license bet-at-home.com sets another milestone in terms of legal certainty in the European Union.”

 

The UKGC awarded the license for online casino and sports betting operations to the bet-at-home.com brand, which is currently operated from Malta.

But i was few years ago more and more playing on bet-at-home. I am sorry this news. I liked bet-at-home.

bet-at-home secure UKGC licence

 

European sports betting operator bet-at-home announced that it had been awarded an online sports betting and casino licence by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).

 

The company said: “With the approved license bet-at-home.com sets another milestone in terms of legal certainty in the European Union.”

 

The UKGC awarded the license for online casino and sports betting operations to the bet-at-home.com brand, which is currently operated from Malta.

 

But i was few years ago more and more playing on bet-at-home. I am sorry this news. I liked bet-at-home.

The news says they got their license for the UK, why does that make you sad???