Oddschecker, the online betting odds comparison site owned by British satellite broadcaster BSkyB, has selected Push Technology Ltd to power the company’s new live in-play betting service which allows customers to compare live in-play odds from a host of online bookmakers.
Launched to coincide with the opening of the new Premier League football season, Oddschecker will use Push Technology's Diffusion enterprise messaging and internet communications technology to support the launch of live in-play betting odds on Oddschecker.com.
“At Oddschecker our overarching aim is to provide the industry's best betting site, and to achieve this it's essential that we deliver a first-class proposition for In-Play,” said Derren Maggs, general manager at Oddschecker. “Speed is critical to this, allowing us to provide Oddschecker customers with access to the best in-play prices - particularly as in-play now accounts for over 50 percent of some bookmakers' overall betting stakes.
“Working with Push Technology's Diffusion enterprise messaging and Internet communication solution ensures that we can provide our customers with the latest prices at near zero latency.”
Oddschecker is one of the leading online betting odds comparison service, supporting more than one million unique users and publishing over half a million markets each month.
Oddschecker gives customers direct access to the best prices from leading bookmaking brands, with its new in-play service featuring live odds from leading bookmakers such as bet365, Sky Bet, Paddy Power, Stan James, bwin and Betfair, as well as the latest Opta football statistics that can help customers make more informed decisions.
“Our new live in-play service is all about fast, reliable and efficient online data distribution, and we're convinced that Push Technology sets the performance standard in this critical area,” continued Maggs. “Diffusion helps us to achieve the industry's lowest latency levels, especially when a bookmaker is also using Push Technology to deliver its prices. With an end-to-end, Diffusion-enabled data delivery service in place - with bet365, for example - we can remove some 3-4 seconds from the in-play process and deliver in-play prices in well under a second.”
Sean Bowen, CEO of Push Technology, added: “Oddschecker is the market's leading odds comparison site, and one of the key reasons for its impressive recent growth has been its strong commitment to sharing pricing data at near zero latency.
“We're delighted that they're now using Diffusion for their new live in-play service, and we're looking forward to providing further support for Oddschecker as they continue to develop their price comparison service for mobile users. Thanks to Diffusion, Oddschecker can be certain that all their customers are receiving the same immediate, reliable online pricing.”
Oddschecker is part of 365 Media Group, a subsidiary of British satellite broadcaster BSkyB.
August 11, 2011
August 09, 2011
Latest Betfair marketing ploy a bum deal
Visitors to this week’s test London 2012 beach volleyball tournament at Horse Guards Parade in London are being encouraged to photograph the backsides of Britain’s female beach volleyball champions by online betting exchange Betfair.
Zara Dampney, 24, and Shauna Mullin, 26, members of the British Beach Volleyball team, have rented their rears out to Betfair as part of a novel sponsorship deal with the company, with Betfair placing a Quick Response (QR) code on the back of the volleyball champions bikini bottoms.
When photographed using a smartphone, the QR code takes a user to a specific website, in this case that of Betfair. The QR code is designed to be read quickly from any angle making it ideal for this type of promotion, but with an ideal code size to scanning distance ratio of 10:1, spectators may need to get up close and personal with the backsides in question in order to gain the full benefit.
The marketing technique is being trialled by Betfair at the event which runs from August 9th to 14th at Horse Guards Parade in London, the venue of the 2012 Olympic Games beach volleyball competition.
“There is huge interest in beach volleyball and we want to ensure that our advertising campaign is seen and remembered by as many sports-fans as possible,” said Betfair’s Andy Lulham. “As far as we’re aware this is the first time QR codes have been used in in-play sports advertising and what better way to test its effectiveness than by putting them on one of the places that is likely to get photographed the most.”
Zara Dampney, 24, and Shauna Mullin, 26, members of the British Beach Volleyball team, have rented their rears out to Betfair as part of a novel sponsorship deal with the company, with Betfair placing a Quick Response (QR) code on the back of the volleyball champions bikini bottoms.
When photographed using a smartphone, the QR code takes a user to a specific website, in this case that of Betfair. The QR code is designed to be read quickly from any angle making it ideal for this type of promotion, but with an ideal code size to scanning distance ratio of 10:1, spectators may need to get up close and personal with the backsides in question in order to gain the full benefit.
The marketing technique is being trialled by Betfair at the event which runs from August 9th to 14th at Horse Guards Parade in London, the venue of the 2012 Olympic Games beach volleyball competition.
“There is huge interest in beach volleyball and we want to ensure that our advertising campaign is seen and remembered by as many sports-fans as possible,” said Betfair’s Andy Lulham. “As far as we’re aware this is the first time QR codes have been used in in-play sports advertising and what better way to test its effectiveness than by putting them on one of the places that is likely to get photographed the most.”
August 04, 2011
World Cup 2014: Shadow of alleged match-fixing already haunting competition
The preliminary draw for Brazil’s World Cup took place on Saturday but already the shadow of alleged match-fixing has touched the 2014 qualifying tournament.
The threat of fixing was highlighted by Fifa president Sepp Blatter prior to the draw in Rio and Telegraph Sport can disclose that one of the early rounds of Asian qualifying has been internally investigated following allegations of manipulation.
Fifa investigators have been alerted to unusual betting patterns in connection with the two-legged tie between Cambodia and Laos in the first round of the Asian Football Confederation qualifying zone.
Both countries were eliminated before the preliminary draw in Rio, but the case highlights the rash of match-fixing allegations that have touched teams in more than 50 countries.
The first game in Phnom Penh on June 29 was won 4-2 by Cambodia, with the return in Vientiane on July 3 won by Laos 6-2 after extra time, enough for them to progress to the second round. The second leg was followed by accusations in Cambodia that the game was manipulated, and Telegraph Sport understands that data from betting monitoring software, including the Early Warning System used by Fifa, has highlighted unusual patterns, particularly in the first game.
The last goal in that game, scored by Cambodia in the 88th minute, attracted highly unusual betting patterns. With 86 minutes gone Cambodia were five-to-one on to score again on Asian handicap markets, an extreme price.
According to footage of the game on YouTube, Cambodia had two goals disallowed in the last six minutes, after 84 and 86 minutes, and Laos had a penalty appeal turned down in the 88th minute shortly before Cambodia’s Samel Nasa scored.
The second leg finished 4-2 to Laos after 90 minutes, with two further goals in extra time sealing their progress to the second round, where they lost to China 13-3 on aggregate.
Fifa would not comment on whether the case was part of its ongoing investigation into match fixing.
In a statement Fifa said: “We cannot confirm or deny any specific investigation taking place on these matches”.
The Football Federation of Cambodia carried out an internal investigation after receiving allegations that the games might have been manipulated, but has found no evidence of match-fixing.
In an emailed response to questions May Tola, the deputy general-secretary of the FFC, said that it had heard “unconfirmed rumours” about the tie, and that supporters had made accusations after the disappointment of the second-leg defeat.
“Some had accused players of result manipulation,” Tola wrote.
“Immediately after the team returned home, our FFC leadership has instructed the federation to form an investigation commission to find out if there is any irregularities as rumoured accusation [sic].
“After thorough examination and discussion, the Commission has found no substantial evidence or suspicion that the match had been manipulated by players or whosoevers [sic] within the team.”
The acting president of the Asian Football Confederation told Telegraph Sport that while he was not aware of any direct evidence that the Cambodia v Laos games were “not genuinely contested”, the allegations underlined “the destructive nature of match-fixing”.
Zhang Jilong, of China, who became acting president when Mohamed bin Hammam was suspended by Fifa, described match-fixing as a “pandemic” in world football, and is hoping to open a dedicated Fifa security office in Asia next year.
Jilong said: “There is no doubt that match-fixing is a real danger to football’s ethical values and needs to be completely eliminated to preserve the sanctity of the sport.
"AFC will not rest until this plague is completely stamped out in Asia.”
Asia is considered the hub of match-fixing and Jilong is in talks with Fifa’s security department to open a dedicated security office in Asia by the start of 2012.
The latest concerns come as Fifa prepares to take disciplinary action against six match officials involved in two notorious internationals staged in Antalya, Turkey, in February, in which all seven goals were penalties.
The referees, from Hungary and Bosnia, have been summoned to appear at a disciplinary hearing in Zurich next week, though none is expected to attend having already been banned for life by their home federations.
The threat of fixing was highlighted by Fifa president Sepp Blatter prior to the draw in Rio and Telegraph Sport can disclose that one of the early rounds of Asian qualifying has been internally investigated following allegations of manipulation.
Fifa investigators have been alerted to unusual betting patterns in connection with the two-legged tie between Cambodia and Laos in the first round of the Asian Football Confederation qualifying zone.
Both countries were eliminated before the preliminary draw in Rio, but the case highlights the rash of match-fixing allegations that have touched teams in more than 50 countries.
The first game in Phnom Penh on June 29 was won 4-2 by Cambodia, with the return in Vientiane on July 3 won by Laos 6-2 after extra time, enough for them to progress to the second round. The second leg was followed by accusations in Cambodia that the game was manipulated, and Telegraph Sport understands that data from betting monitoring software, including the Early Warning System used by Fifa, has highlighted unusual patterns, particularly in the first game.
The last goal in that game, scored by Cambodia in the 88th minute, attracted highly unusual betting patterns. With 86 minutes gone Cambodia were five-to-one on to score again on Asian handicap markets, an extreme price.
According to footage of the game on YouTube, Cambodia had two goals disallowed in the last six minutes, after 84 and 86 minutes, and Laos had a penalty appeal turned down in the 88th minute shortly before Cambodia’s Samel Nasa scored.
The second leg finished 4-2 to Laos after 90 minutes, with two further goals in extra time sealing their progress to the second round, where they lost to China 13-3 on aggregate.
Fifa would not comment on whether the case was part of its ongoing investigation into match fixing.
In a statement Fifa said: “We cannot confirm or deny any specific investigation taking place on these matches”.
The Football Federation of Cambodia carried out an internal investigation after receiving allegations that the games might have been manipulated, but has found no evidence of match-fixing.
In an emailed response to questions May Tola, the deputy general-secretary of the FFC, said that it had heard “unconfirmed rumours” about the tie, and that supporters had made accusations after the disappointment of the second-leg defeat.
“Some had accused players of result manipulation,” Tola wrote.
“Immediately after the team returned home, our FFC leadership has instructed the federation to form an investigation commission to find out if there is any irregularities as rumoured accusation [sic].
“After thorough examination and discussion, the Commission has found no substantial evidence or suspicion that the match had been manipulated by players or whosoevers [sic] within the team.”
The acting president of the Asian Football Confederation told Telegraph Sport that while he was not aware of any direct evidence that the Cambodia v Laos games were “not genuinely contested”, the allegations underlined “the destructive nature of match-fixing”.
Zhang Jilong, of China, who became acting president when Mohamed bin Hammam was suspended by Fifa, described match-fixing as a “pandemic” in world football, and is hoping to open a dedicated Fifa security office in Asia next year.
Jilong said: “There is no doubt that match-fixing is a real danger to football’s ethical values and needs to be completely eliminated to preserve the sanctity of the sport.
"AFC will not rest until this plague is completely stamped out in Asia.”
Asia is considered the hub of match-fixing and Jilong is in talks with Fifa’s security department to open a dedicated security office in Asia by the start of 2012.
The latest concerns come as Fifa prepares to take disciplinary action against six match officials involved in two notorious internationals staged in Antalya, Turkey, in February, in which all seven goals were penalties.
The referees, from Hungary and Bosnia, have been summoned to appear at a disciplinary hearing in Zurich next week, though none is expected to attend having already been banned for life by their home federations.
August 02, 2011
Kahnawake approves Full Tilt licence renewal
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) has approved Full Tilt’s application to renew the secondary licence which it holds in the territory after receiving confirmation from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission that it considers Full Tilt’s primary licence to still be valid.
The Kahnawake regulator had launched a review of Full Tilt’s Secondary Client Provider Authorization (SCPA) in late June after Alderney’s decision to suspend the company’s primary licence. Under Kahnawake regulations, the SCPA is only available to operators holding a valid licence issued by a primary jurisdiction.
The KGC said that it has received confirmation from the Alderney regulator that although Full Tilt’s primary licence is presently suspended pending the outcome of a hearing scheduled to take place before September 15th, “these licences are still considered to be valid”. Accordingly, the KGC has granted Kolyma Corporation A.V.V., operating as Full Tilt Poker, a renewal of its SCPA for a term of two years ending August 1st 2013.
The regulator added that Full Tilt is not currently offering gaming to the public from servers that are located within Kahnawake or under the Commission’s supervision and said that it is “closely monitoring the proceedings being conducted by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission”.
The Kahnawake regulator had launched a review of Full Tilt’s Secondary Client Provider Authorization (SCPA) in late June after Alderney’s decision to suspend the company’s primary licence. Under Kahnawake regulations, the SCPA is only available to operators holding a valid licence issued by a primary jurisdiction.
The KGC said that it has received confirmation from the Alderney regulator that although Full Tilt’s primary licence is presently suspended pending the outcome of a hearing scheduled to take place before September 15th, “these licences are still considered to be valid”. Accordingly, the KGC has granted Kolyma Corporation A.V.V., operating as Full Tilt Poker, a renewal of its SCPA for a term of two years ending August 1st 2013.
The regulator added that Full Tilt is not currently offering gaming to the public from servers that are located within Kahnawake or under the Commission’s supervision and said that it is “closely monitoring the proceedings being conducted by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission”.
August 01, 2011
bwin.party confirms merger of bwin France with Sajoo
bwin.party digital entertainment said Friday that it will merge its bwin France online gaming business with Sajoo.fr, the joint venture between bwin and French media group Amaury Group.
bwin.party said that it has decided to merge the two online gaming businesses as a result of the “challenging regulatory and fiscal regime that currently prevails in France” and in order to “drive greater value for both parties.”
The company has not disclosed any terms of the merger, but said that the combination will deliver real financial benefits in a number of areas including marketing and shared resources and that as a result, the combined entity will be “much better placed to deliver attractive financial returns.”
bwin and its local joint venture partner, Amaury Group, launched and developed online gaming services under the brand Sajoo to take advantage of the partial liberalisation of the French gaming market last year.
The company was among the first wave of operators to receive licences for sports betting and poker from regulator ARJEL in June 2010.
“Combining the resources of SAjOO and bwin France makes perfect sense and will only enhance our already strong position in the French market,” said Norbert Teufelberger, co-CEO of bwin.party. “With the prospect of a more commercial regulatory framework in 2012, we look forward to building a market leading enterprise with our long-standing partner.”
With an estimated 9 per cent share of the French online betting market, Sajoo.fr has already surpassed the goals set at its launch last year.
“This merger creates a new force in the French market, one that we expect will prosper over the months and years to come,” said Philippe Carli, Amaury Group’s CEO. “We remain optimistic that the current review of the existing regulatory framework being conducted by the French Government will result in significant improvements to the legal and regulatory framework.
“In this context, Amaury group is strengthening its involvement with bwin France, one of the sector’s leading operators.”
bwin.party said that it has decided to merge the two online gaming businesses as a result of the “challenging regulatory and fiscal regime that currently prevails in France” and in order to “drive greater value for both parties.”
The company has not disclosed any terms of the merger, but said that the combination will deliver real financial benefits in a number of areas including marketing and shared resources and that as a result, the combined entity will be “much better placed to deliver attractive financial returns.”
bwin and its local joint venture partner, Amaury Group, launched and developed online gaming services under the brand Sajoo to take advantage of the partial liberalisation of the French gaming market last year.
The company was among the first wave of operators to receive licences for sports betting and poker from regulator ARJEL in June 2010.
“Combining the resources of SAjOO and bwin France makes perfect sense and will only enhance our already strong position in the French market,” said Norbert Teufelberger, co-CEO of bwin.party. “With the prospect of a more commercial regulatory framework in 2012, we look forward to building a market leading enterprise with our long-standing partner.”
With an estimated 9 per cent share of the French online betting market, Sajoo.fr has already surpassed the goals set at its launch last year.
“This merger creates a new force in the French market, one that we expect will prosper over the months and years to come,” said Philippe Carli, Amaury Group’s CEO. “We remain optimistic that the current review of the existing regulatory framework being conducted by the French Government will result in significant improvements to the legal and regulatory framework.
“In this context, Amaury group is strengthening its involvement with bwin France, one of the sector’s leading operators.”
July 27, 2011
Sportingbet mulls Turkey exit to ease Lads takeover
Sportingbet has confirmed it is considering options for the disposal of its unregulated Turkish business, which would clear the way for a £600m takeover by Ladbrokes.
With the two parties known to be locked in discussions regarding a valuation for the online sports betting specialist, the sale or licensing of Sportingbet’s Turkish business is seen by analysts as removing the penultimate obstacle to Ladbrokes lodging a bid of between 80p to 90p a share.
Noting “press speculation” in this morning’s London Times over the potential disposal of its Turkish business, which according to chief executive Andy McIver (pictured) currently accounts for circa 15% of the operator’s NGR, Sportingbet released a statement to the London Stock Exchange: “The company confirms that, as part of its long-term strategy of increasing the proportion of its business mix derived from regulated markets, it is currently undertaking a review to evaluate its strategic options in relation to its Turkish language website business. This review may lead to an exit from this business.”
Sportingbet first entered Turkey in 1998 via a marketing deal with then owner of Superbahis.com, Maslin Properties. The Turkish authorities however enacted laws in 2007 that effectively outlawed online sports betting outside of the state-owned IDDAA, the same year Sportingbet brought out Maslin’s online business for an initial consideration of £3.5m. Two Sportingbet employees were arrested the following year as part of a clampdown by Turkish authorities, although no prosecutions resulted from the detentions.
Analyst James Hollins of Evoluition Securities said this morning’s news indicated that Sportingbet was “taking a direct and sensible approach to 'dealing with' its Turkey issue”, which offered “strong, secure returns, but [was] ultimately unloved by the market”.
Reiterating his buy recommendation on Sportingbet, Hollins added: “The potential sale could, we think, realise a 'surprisingly' strong cash injection into the group (surprising, as in the markets value Turkey at next to nothing), possibly into three figures (£100m). This would (1) resolve the Turkish issue, (2) improve net cash, (3) increase the likelihood of a Ladbrokes offer and (4) drive an improved share price, in our opinion.”
Sportingbet recently agreed terms for its acquisition of Australian online business Centrebet, the completion of which would increase the share of its business from regulated markets to around 33%. Regulation in its core markets of Spain and Greece would lift this regulated component to as high as 60%, but Greek draft law is currently held up by a disagreement by the ruling party over its form and the EC citing concerns regarding its compatibility with EU law.
With the two parties known to be locked in discussions regarding a valuation for the online sports betting specialist, the sale or licensing of Sportingbet’s Turkish business is seen by analysts as removing the penultimate obstacle to Ladbrokes lodging a bid of between 80p to 90p a share.
Noting “press speculation” in this morning’s London Times over the potential disposal of its Turkish business, which according to chief executive Andy McIver (pictured) currently accounts for circa 15% of the operator’s NGR, Sportingbet released a statement to the London Stock Exchange: “The company confirms that, as part of its long-term strategy of increasing the proportion of its business mix derived from regulated markets, it is currently undertaking a review to evaluate its strategic options in relation to its Turkish language website business. This review may lead to an exit from this business.”
Sportingbet first entered Turkey in 1998 via a marketing deal with then owner of Superbahis.com, Maslin Properties. The Turkish authorities however enacted laws in 2007 that effectively outlawed online sports betting outside of the state-owned IDDAA, the same year Sportingbet brought out Maslin’s online business for an initial consideration of £3.5m. Two Sportingbet employees were arrested the following year as part of a clampdown by Turkish authorities, although no prosecutions resulted from the detentions.
Analyst James Hollins of Evoluition Securities said this morning’s news indicated that Sportingbet was “taking a direct and sensible approach to 'dealing with' its Turkey issue”, which offered “strong, secure returns, but [was] ultimately unloved by the market”.
Reiterating his buy recommendation on Sportingbet, Hollins added: “The potential sale could, we think, realise a 'surprisingly' strong cash injection into the group (surprising, as in the markets value Turkey at next to nothing), possibly into three figures (£100m). This would (1) resolve the Turkish issue, (2) improve net cash, (3) increase the likelihood of a Ladbrokes offer and (4) drive an improved share price, in our opinion.”
Sportingbet recently agreed terms for its acquisition of Australian online business Centrebet, the completion of which would increase the share of its business from regulated markets to around 33%. Regulation in its core markets of Spain and Greece would lift this regulated component to as high as 60%, but Greek draft law is currently held up by a disagreement by the ruling party over its form and the EC citing concerns regarding its compatibility with EU law.
July 26, 2011
Match-fixing scandal delays start to Turkish football season
The Turkish Football Federation has delayed the start of the new football season by more than one month as a result of the ongoing investigation into the widening match-fixing scandal which has now seen more than thirty people arrested for their involvement.
Previously set to kick off on August 7th, the Turkish Football Federation has confirmed that Turkey’s Spor Toto Super League will now begin the 2011/12 season on September 9th, a delay of more than one month.
In addition, Bank Asya 1 League, the second division of the Turkish professional leagues, will begin a day later on September 10th.
The delay to the new football season comes as Turkish football faces up to one of its biggest ever challenges, as serious allegations of match-fixing and corruption have been uncovered by authorities in the country.
More than 30 people are facing charges for their role in the growing scandal, including the president of champions Fenerbahce, Aziz Yildirim.
This followed an investigation into nineteen domestic football games, thought to include last year’s Turkish Cup final which was won by Besiktas 4-3 on penalties against Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyespor. The victory enabled Besiktas to complete in next season’s UEFA Europa League.
Earlier this month, European football governing body UEFA said that it was fully aware of the current match-fixing allegations in Turkey surrounding certain clubs, individuals and players, and is monitoring the situation on a daily basis while maintaining close contact with the TFF.
The Turkish Football Federation has already decided to postpone the 6th TFF Super Cup, involving Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş, which was scheduled to be played on July 31st.
Previously set to kick off on August 7th, the Turkish Football Federation has confirmed that Turkey’s Spor Toto Super League will now begin the 2011/12 season on September 9th, a delay of more than one month.
In addition, Bank Asya 1 League, the second division of the Turkish professional leagues, will begin a day later on September 10th.
The delay to the new football season comes as Turkish football faces up to one of its biggest ever challenges, as serious allegations of match-fixing and corruption have been uncovered by authorities in the country.
More than 30 people are facing charges for their role in the growing scandal, including the president of champions Fenerbahce, Aziz Yildirim.
This followed an investigation into nineteen domestic football games, thought to include last year’s Turkish Cup final which was won by Besiktas 4-3 on penalties against Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyespor. The victory enabled Besiktas to complete in next season’s UEFA Europa League.
Earlier this month, European football governing body UEFA said that it was fully aware of the current match-fixing allegations in Turkey surrounding certain clubs, individuals and players, and is monitoring the situation on a daily basis while maintaining close contact with the TFF.
The Turkish Football Federation has already decided to postpone the 6th TFF Super Cup, involving Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş, which was scheduled to be played on July 31st.
July 25, 2011
Betfair enters German football sponsorship market
Having already dismissed Germany’s current proposals for its new State Treaty on Gaming as incompatible with European law, online betting exchange Betfair has entered into the German football sponsorship market for the first time following a deal with fourth division side Türkiyemspor Berlin.
Betfair will sponsor Türkiyemspor for the forthcoming season, with the company’s logo displayed on the front of the club’s football shirts. The sponsorship agreement is initially for a one year period, with an option for renewal.
“Our partnership with Betfair in the new season is an important and successful step for us,” said Yalcin Sancar, chairman of Türkiyemspor Berlin. “We are leaving behind the disappointment of last season. We must lay the foundation for a successful and sustainable future together – we must build that future together for the success of Türkiyemspor.
“Signing a sponsorship contract with an internationally successful organisation is another important step in multi-cultural bridge building for Türkiyemspor and it is a sign of our appeal.”
Founded in 1978, Türkiyemspor is a multi-cultural sports club recognised for its contribution to Germany’s immigrant communities, specifically within the Turkish community. Working with the German Football Association, Türkiyemspor paved the way for teams rooted in the country's various immigrant communities to participate in first and second division football in Germany.
The club currently plays in the Regionalliga Nord, the fourth tier of the German football league system, and the highest regional league for the northern and eastern part of Germany.
“Türkiyemspor has worked hard both in the field of athleticism and in working for tolerance and integration within and beyond the local community,” said Betfair’s regional manager of Germany and Central Europe Peter Reinhardt. “For us they are more than a football club. We specifically chose to sign with a sports club and not a professional football club.
“Without a foundation of sports clubs like this, there would be no professional football clubs. We are very pleased to be the new sponsors of such a special sports club and for the role we will play in helping this club move forward from the troubles of last season.”
Last week the standstill period for Germany’s new draft law on gambling was extended for a further month following receipt of detailed opinions from the European Commission and Malta, as well as the issue of comments from the United Kingdom. The move was welcomed by Betfair, which had earlier filed a legal complaint with the European Commission against the new German draft State Treaty on Gaming.
Betfair will sponsor Türkiyemspor for the forthcoming season, with the company’s logo displayed on the front of the club’s football shirts. The sponsorship agreement is initially for a one year period, with an option for renewal.
“Our partnership with Betfair in the new season is an important and successful step for us,” said Yalcin Sancar, chairman of Türkiyemspor Berlin. “We are leaving behind the disappointment of last season. We must lay the foundation for a successful and sustainable future together – we must build that future together for the success of Türkiyemspor.
“Signing a sponsorship contract with an internationally successful organisation is another important step in multi-cultural bridge building for Türkiyemspor and it is a sign of our appeal.”
Founded in 1978, Türkiyemspor is a multi-cultural sports club recognised for its contribution to Germany’s immigrant communities, specifically within the Turkish community. Working with the German Football Association, Türkiyemspor paved the way for teams rooted in the country's various immigrant communities to participate in first and second division football in Germany.
The club currently plays in the Regionalliga Nord, the fourth tier of the German football league system, and the highest regional league for the northern and eastern part of Germany.
“Türkiyemspor has worked hard both in the field of athleticism and in working for tolerance and integration within and beyond the local community,” said Betfair’s regional manager of Germany and Central Europe Peter Reinhardt. “For us they are more than a football club. We specifically chose to sign with a sports club and not a professional football club.
“Without a foundation of sports clubs like this, there would be no professional football clubs. We are very pleased to be the new sponsors of such a special sports club and for the role we will play in helping this club move forward from the troubles of last season.”
Last week the standstill period for Germany’s new draft law on gambling was extended for a further month following receipt of detailed opinions from the European Commission and Malta, as well as the issue of comments from the United Kingdom. The move was welcomed by Betfair, which had earlier filed a legal complaint with the European Commission against the new German draft State Treaty on Gaming.
William Hill signs Scottish Premier League deal
UK bookmaker William Hill has signed a three-year agreement to serve as the official betting partner of the Scottish Premier League which kicked off at the weekend.
Following a successful partnership last season, William Hill will continue as the official betting partner of the Scottish Premier League, with the company benefiting from the promotion of its brand, products and services across Scotland.
“After such a thrilling climax to last season's Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign - it was a no-brainer that we wanted to be involved again,” said Kristof Fahy, William Hill’s group marketing director. “The opportunity to reach out to such a diverse and passionate fan base will help to continue our fantastic partnership with Scottish football.”
Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the SPL, said: “It is great to have William Hill on board again as official betting partner of the SPL and this partnership demonstrates the huge level of interest in Clydesdale Bank Premier League football in the UK.
“We look forward to working with William Hill throughout the season to promote great deals to our fans, starting with the opening Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixtures this weekend.”
Following a successful partnership last season, William Hill will continue as the official betting partner of the Scottish Premier League, with the company benefiting from the promotion of its brand, products and services across Scotland.
“After such a thrilling climax to last season's Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign - it was a no-brainer that we wanted to be involved again,” said Kristof Fahy, William Hill’s group marketing director. “The opportunity to reach out to such a diverse and passionate fan base will help to continue our fantastic partnership with Scottish football.”
Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the SPL, said: “It is great to have William Hill on board again as official betting partner of the SPL and this partnership demonstrates the huge level of interest in Clydesdale Bank Premier League football in the UK.
“We look forward to working with William Hill throughout the season to promote great deals to our fans, starting with the opening Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixtures this weekend.”
July 21, 2011
myBet.com awarded sports betting licence in Belgium
JAXX subsidiary myBet.com said Thursday that it will open a number of betting shops in Belgium in the next few days after being awarded a sports betting licence by the Belgian Gambling Commission, paving the way for the company to launch online operations in the country once the regulatory framework has been finalised.
JAXX said that its newly established subsidiary, QED Belgium SPRL, was awarded an F1 licence in accordance with the new Belgian Gambling Law which was enacted on January 1st 2011, allowing the company to provide sports betting services over the counter at betting shops.
The company said that once the regulatory framework for online sports betting operations has been finalised, it is expected that the licence will be extended to include online products (F1+), with myBet.com having been one of the official participants in the 'Internet Test Group' set up by the Belgian Gaming Commission.
The F1 licence covers all three regions of Belgium and allows myBet.com to immediately offer sports betting in an unlimited number of betting shops. The company said that the first myBet.com shops are expected to be opened within the next few days.
“While Germany's federal states with the exception of Schleswig-Holstein are finding themselves increasingly isolated in the EU because of their protectionism, Belgium is yet another good example of how a market for gaming can be regulated sensibly and liberally - without stifling the emergence of competition in its infancy or neglecting sensitive topics such as player protection and gambling addiction,” said Mathias Dahms, JAXX’s management board spokesman.
“We are delighted to be able to compete in the Belgian market with such an outstanding brand as myBet.com.”
Belgium passed new gaming laws last year but currently has no government to sign them into existence. However, the Belgian Gambling Commission is granting licences despite the delay.
Last week Belgium published two decrees on online gaming licences in the Official Journal.
The first allows casinos, gaming halls and betting operators who already own a land-based license to apply for an additional online gaming licence from September 1st. Games and bets which they will be allows to propose must be identical to those offered in their land-based environment.
Secondly, the Belgian Gaming Commission may prosecute internet site who do not own a license as of next year and intends, among other things, to systemically block relevant sites. In the case of foreign sites, these will only be targeted if they target the Belgian market.
Until the entire licence procedure has been put in place, candidates for an additional gaming licence may offer their online gaming services in an 'experimental' phase, with temporary licences issued by the Commission.
JAXX said that its newly established subsidiary, QED Belgium SPRL, was awarded an F1 licence in accordance with the new Belgian Gambling Law which was enacted on January 1st 2011, allowing the company to provide sports betting services over the counter at betting shops.
The company said that once the regulatory framework for online sports betting operations has been finalised, it is expected that the licence will be extended to include online products (F1+), with myBet.com having been one of the official participants in the 'Internet Test Group' set up by the Belgian Gaming Commission.
The F1 licence covers all three regions of Belgium and allows myBet.com to immediately offer sports betting in an unlimited number of betting shops. The company said that the first myBet.com shops are expected to be opened within the next few days.
“While Germany's federal states with the exception of Schleswig-Holstein are finding themselves increasingly isolated in the EU because of their protectionism, Belgium is yet another good example of how a market for gaming can be regulated sensibly and liberally - without stifling the emergence of competition in its infancy or neglecting sensitive topics such as player protection and gambling addiction,” said Mathias Dahms, JAXX’s management board spokesman.
“We are delighted to be able to compete in the Belgian market with such an outstanding brand as myBet.com.”
Belgium passed new gaming laws last year but currently has no government to sign them into existence. However, the Belgian Gambling Commission is granting licences despite the delay.
Last week Belgium published two decrees on online gaming licences in the Official Journal.
The first allows casinos, gaming halls and betting operators who already own a land-based license to apply for an additional online gaming licence from September 1st. Games and bets which they will be allows to propose must be identical to those offered in their land-based environment.
Secondly, the Belgian Gaming Commission may prosecute internet site who do not own a license as of next year and intends, among other things, to systemically block relevant sites. In the case of foreign sites, these will only be targeted if they target the Belgian market.
Until the entire licence procedure has been put in place, candidates for an additional gaming licence may offer their online gaming services in an 'experimental' phase, with temporary licences issued by the Commission.
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