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Five-time winner of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Wild Oats XI simply can’t be beaten. Or so says online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au, who have decided to pay out early on the favourite four days before the starter raises his pistol. Sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson said the online bookie had no hesitation in paying out early, with Wild Oats XI’s form placing it in a league of its own. “We’re absolutely certain we’d be paying out very soon anyway, so punters might as well enjoy their cash before Christmas,” Anderson said. “Of course there are a few variables in this race such as the weather, but Wild Oats XI is in such red hot form and surely only bad luck can beat ...
Online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au is set to lose thousands of dollars after they opened a market last month on what will happen first – a Tiger Airways Australian domestic flight or Tiger Woods to play in a PGA-sanctioned event. CASA’s ban on Tiger Airways is now expected to last until the weekend, while Tiger Woods is scheduled to play in the Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio on Thursday. Tiger Airways was paying just $1.03 to return first when the market closed last week, with Tiger Woods at generous odds of $11. Sportsbet.com.au’s Haydn Lane said: “We thought Tiger Airways was a sure thing to return to the skies before Tiger Woods hit the greens, but it turns out we were wrong and ...
If you thought Nick Xenaphon and Andrew Wilkie already had enough to complain about with regard to gambling advertising, just wait until Barni Evans gets his feet wet. Barni Evans is the lead marketer for Iasbet and Sportsbet’s parent company, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power. Or should we say – he was! Evans has left his role with Paddy Power to take up the role of Marketing Director for both Iasbet and Sportsbet. While the dual role might be daunting to some, one thing is assured; he will make his presence known. Evans is famous for masterminding one of 2010′s most complained about adverts. Marketing Magazine UK’s John Reynolds takes up the story: As marketing director, he oversaw several high-profile campaigns, ...
When and Where: 2.10pm at MCG Overall Head-To-Head: Richmond – 84 Carlton – 119 Draws – 2 Last Time They Met: Carlton 14.20 (104) defeated Richmond 13.6 (84), Round 1, 2011 at the MCG Recent Form: Richmond – LBLWL Carlton – WWWWL Current Ladder Positions: Richmond – 11th (5-1-7) Carlton – 4th (9-1-3) Key Players: He might not be in his team’s top 10 players, but Jake King is perhaps Richmond’s most important player on its list. The 27-year-old missed last weekend’s game against Melbourne due to suspension and he was sorely missed. The Tigers not only lacked a small target up forward, but they also lacked pressure without the ball. King is perhaps Richmond’s best player without the footy, ...
Sportingbet, the parent company bookmaker Sportingbet Australia, has agreed to buy Australian online rival bookmaker Centrebet. The deal, which values the global business of Sportingbet at $380 million, will be funded though a share placement offer and values Centrebet Australia at $2 per share. Sportingbet said that the acquisition will establish Sportingbet as the “leading corporate betting provider” in Australia. It will also give it the opportunity to improve its business mix between regulated and non-regulated income, and enlarge the amount of revenue it receives from regulated markets from 22% to 30%. Sportingbet currently receives approximately 60% of its revenue from its European businesses and Sportingbet Australia contributes approximately 20% of total revenue. Andrew McIver, Sportingbet chief executive, said: “This ...
UK Bookmaker Bet365 has announced it will apply for an Australian betting licence in the Northern Territory bringing more competition to the Australian bookmaking racing andd sport betting scene. The move closely follows Paddy Powers acquisition of Australian bookmakers Sportsbet and Iasbet, and Sportingbet’s interest in acquiring Centrebet. Denise Coates, joint chief executive of bet365 said: “I can confirm that we are in the process of applying for a licence in the Northern Territory of Australia. “Once we have submitted the application and the regulatory authorities have had the chance to consider it, we will hopefully be in a position to comment further,” she added. If approved Bet365 could begin trading as early as November. Interestingly, The Bet365 tactic goes ...
Game: Connecticut vs. Arizona Date/Time: Sunday March 27th, 2011 / 10:05am AEST The Connecticut Huskies and Arizona Wildcats will get together for the right to play in the Final Four in Houston, Texas. The Huskies come in as the third seed out of the West region, while the Wildcats are the fifth seed. Both teams like to get the basketball up and down the floor, so this has all the makings for a very entertaining game. Connecticut Overview: The Connecticut Huskies are 29-9 overall, and went 9-9 in Big East play. After starting the season unranked, the Huskies moved into the top 5 after a hot start to the season. Once Big East play started, the Huskies struggled a bit, ...
Game: Connecticut Huskies vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Date/Time: Sunday March 20th, 2011 / 1:40pm AEST The Big East Conference will get together, for the right to head to the Sweet 16. The Connecticut Huskies will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats within the West region. This game will be played in Washington. The winner of this game will take on the winner of San Diego State and Temple in the Sweet 16. Connecticut comes into the game as the third seed in the region, while the Bearcats are the sixth seed. When these two teams met during the Big East conference slate, Connecticut came away with a 67-59 win. Connecticut Huskies Overview: There is not a team hotter than the COnnecticut Huskies ...
Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs. Temple Owls Date/Time: Sunday March 20th, 2011 / 10:10am AEST March Madness continues this weekend as the San Diego State Aztecs battle with the Temple Owls. The Aztecs are the #2 seed out of the West region, while the Owls are the #7. This game will be played in Tucson, Arizona. San Diego State is coming off a win over Northern Colorado, while Temple came away with a last second win over state rival Penn State. San Diego State Overview: The Aztecs were the surprise team out of the Mountain West Conference. San Diego State finished with a 33-2 record, with both losses coming to conference champion, Brigham Young University. The Aztecs picked up ...
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