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Ladbrokes joins sports security association
ESSA announces that Ladbrokes, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies, has joined the association. The European Sports Security Association (ESSA) was established in 2005 by some of the leading online sports book operators in Europe to monitor any unusual betting patterns or possible insider betting from within each sport. The organisation... »
Ladbrokes to launch spread betting with WorldSpreads
Ladbrokes is to launch a financial spread betting service at www.ladbrokes.com following a partnership agreement with WorldSpreads Limited, a member of the WorldSpreads Group. Not a Ladbrokes user, yet? Register here… Conor Foley, CEO of WorldSpreads Group plc, said: “This partnership is consistent with one of the long term growth strategies of the WorldSpreads Group to... »
Britain’s betting industry worth 6 billion and supports 100,000 jobs
Report by Deloitte reveals the important economic impact made by the betting industry on the British economy. The study, called ‘The Full Picture’ was commissioned by Ladbrokes plc and aims to provide a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the economic contribution of betting. Not a Ladbrokes user, yet? Register here… The report reveals that: - The retail... »
Ladbrokes plans to live stream over 30,000 sports events
Ladbrokes.com launches a new version of its sportsbook at www.ladbrokes.com and plans to live stream over 30,000 sporting events on the site in 2010. Ladbrokes has invested over £3 million in securing internet broadcast rights to a range of sports which, with the exception of horseracing, will be free to view for registered Ladbrokes... »
Ladbrokes announced the appointment of Andrew H. as Group HR Director
Commenting on the appointment Ladbrokes plc Chairman Peter Erskine said: “Andrew’s experience of HR in an innovative sector in a Europe-wide role will be of significant benefit to Ladbrokes.” Andrew H. commented: “Recruiting and retaining key talent will be an important factor in Ladbrokes’ future success so I’m really excited to have been given this... »
The chief executive of Ladbrokes, is stepping down after almost 20 years
Chris Bell (chief executive), who joined Ladbrokes in 1991 and became managing director four years later, will leave in the summer by “mutual agreement” according to a company executive. Ladbrokes is expected to issue a statement today. One insider said: “Chris has done the job longer than most chief executives. He’s had enough, simple as... »
Ladbrokes Plc shuts Paddington Casino, 100 jobs lost
Ladbrokes.com, has closed its loss-making casino in Paddington, West London, with the loss of almost 100 jobs and has agreed a sale of the licence to Quek Leng Chan, the Malaysian tycoon who owns the Thistle and Guoman hotel chains. The closure of the Ladbrokes Casino & Sport Bar comes less than a month since... »
Online Qualification for Aussie Millions Begins Soon at Ladbrokes Poker
Ladbrokes Poker has announced that online qualification for the 2010 Aussie Millions will begin on Nov. 9. The Aussie Million packages the site is offering are worth €10,000 each and include the AUS$10,500 main event buy-in, 10 nights accommodation from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1 at the Crown Promenade Hotel, and €2,150 in travel/spending money. Two... »
Ladbrokes in successful cash call
Shareholders in have agreed to buy more than 95% of the shares offered in a £375m rights issue. The company had announced plans for the cash call on 8 October to cut its debt. Ladbrokes has seen revenue fall in recent months, hit by “exceptionally low” margins on football bets, due to a low number of... »
Ladbrokes-Betting Highlights-19.10
NFL – Bears at Falcons After clocking up 45 points last week, Atlanta might find things a little trickier against the Bears. 10/11 is available on over 45.5 points being scored in the match. Fulham vs Hull Fulham will be hoping to celebrate their 130th anniversary in style by beating Hull at Craven Cottage on Monday. Andrew... »
















