A prominent sports betting and iGaming brand is shutting down operations in a European jurisdiction ahead of entering into force of new gaming regulation. Decision to Leave Betfair, operator of the world’s largest online sports betting exchange, is informing its marketing affiliates in the Netherlands it will be shutting down operations in the country. The […]
Pushed by his severe gambling addiction, 44-year-old Andy May lost over $1.8 million by betting through several gambling operators. Most of the wagered sum turned out to be stolen, which reopened the discussion about regulation in the gambling industry. May got the monetary fuel for his gambling addiction from Sealskinz – the outdoor clothing company he worked for as a senior manager. The […]
Global gambling group Flutter Entertainment released its 2020 gender pay gap report to comply with its obligation as a large employer in the UK. Examined Entities The report outlined the difference between the average earnings of men and women across all jobs at all levels within 4 Flutter-owned brands operating in the UK which had […]
Leading betting exchange Betfair announced Monday its ties with Gordon Elliott as a brand ambassador have been severed with immediate effect after a shocking image of the trainer hit the social networks during the weekend. Completely at Odds with Brand Values The Flutter-owned brand reacted to a photo of Elliott sitting on a dead horse […]
Betfair has introduced the MatchMe feature to help sports fans find the best odds for their selections and automatically adjust bets. Using the feature, Betfair says, will fully match your bet. MatchMe Odds-Adjustment Feature to Help Betfair Bettors Sports betting exchange Betfair has added the ‘MatchMe’ feature, which is a betting advisor that is designed to assist sports fans […]
Online gambling company, Betfair, expanded its partnership with Spotlight Sports Group. The partnership expansion enables the highly popular Racing Post Live show to produce live video content throughout 2021. Betfair and Spotlight Sports Group Expand Existing Partnership Spotlight Sports Group announced that it extended its existing partnership with Betfair. As a result of the partnership […]
Betfair has received a five-year iGaming license from Colombian regulator Coljuegos, becoming the 17th authorized gambling platform in the country. Attractive Colombian Market Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos has announced it has issued a five-year iGaming license to Betfair. The leading UK-based operator becomes the 17th authorized wagering platform in the country. Betfair will now be […]
ITV Racing and Paddy Power signed a deal to make the sports betting brand the new sponsor of the media’s live racing coverage effective January 1, 2021, ITV announced. The partnership also covers ITV’s magazine program, The Opening Show. Last year, ITV Sport announced it would maintain its exclusivity regarding free-to-air broadcasting of horse racing […]
Respected sports betting firm Betfair has said it is settling all markets for the 46 US Presidential election race, prompting criticism from disgruntled punters who ended up losing money. Betfair Criticized by Punters Who Lost Money on Trump British sports betting firm and exchange Betfair has settled the 2020 Presidential election betting markets to a […]
Flutter Entertainment raised its earnings guidance on Wednesday, as betting customers grow. The group reported a 30% increase in revenue in Q3. EBITDA Up By 2.4% From Previous Forecast Betting giant Flutter Entertainment (FLTR), the owner of Paddy Power, Betfair, and Poker Stars raised its full-year operating profits guidance on Wednesday and reported a 30% […]
