http://www.sportbusiness.com/sector/gaming-gambling/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166686/grand-national-result-a-stinker-for-william-hill Grand National winner Comply or Die cost bookmaker William Hill more than £7 million, wiping out its profits from the three-day Aintree meeting. Media United Kingdom Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:17:30 +0100 mglendinning 166686 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163527/tennis-third-most-popular-sport-at-bookies Tennis is the third most popular sport with gamblers after horse racing and football according to Betfair, the internet betting exchange. Media Gaming Gambling Tennis Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:04:51 +0000 msherlock 163527 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163193/tennis-to-probe-match-fixing-claims Tennis' governing bodies united to launch a review of their anti-corruption polices following recent match-fixing and betting scandals. Events Administration Federations Gaming Gambling Tennis Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:03:19 +0000 msherlock 163193 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162548/betfair-to-unveil-new-player-to-turbo-tennis-crowds Online gaming company Betfair is to unveil a new 'player' to mark its sponsorship of the UK's first ever Turbo Tennis event, to be held at the O2 Arena on September 15. Events United Kingdom Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Tennis Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:06:23 +0100 msherlock 162548 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162260/gaming-companies-agree-replica-kit-code The UK gambling industry has agreed a code of practice banning advertising on children's size replica sports shirts. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:39:41 +0100 mglendinning 162260 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162017/real-madrid-deal-raises-question-over-online-gaming-in-spain Spain's communications watchdog, Asociación de Usuarios de la Comunicación (AUC), has logged a formal complaint with Spain's Ministry of Economy and Taxes, demanding an investigation into online gaming company, bwin's sponsorship of Real Madrid. Marketing Spain Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Law Sponsorship Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:46:29 +0100 msherlock 162017 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161699/capcom-wins-moto-gp-gaming-rights Capcom acquired the rights to publish a MotoGP game on the PlayStation. Media Gaming Gambling Motorcycling Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:27:50 +0100 msherlock 161699 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161610/battle-between-uk-racecourses-and-bookmakers Leading UK bookmakers have threatened to end their sponsorship of some of horse racing’s major races as part of an ongoing battle over control of live race coverage. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing TV Rights Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:38:31 +0100 msherlock 161610 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161485/blue-square-teams-up-with-uk-darts-open UK bookmaker Blue Square agreed a deal to become headline sponsor of the UK Open Darts Championships. Marketing United Kingdom Darts Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:17:43 +0000 msherlock 161485 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160956/new-bid-to-sell-betting-business-the-tote The UK Government is in new negotiations to sell off the state-owned betting business. United Kingdom Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Mon, 18 Dec 2006 06:14:39 +0000 cbritcher 160956 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160863/sunset-vine-to-produce-uk-poker-tour Sunset + Vine, the UK television sports producer signed a deal to produce the content for the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT). United Kingdom Broadcast Gaming Gambling Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:54:45 +0000 msherlock 160863 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160528/online-gaming-companies-may-stop-us-trading Online gaming companies including Sportingbet, 888 and PartyGaming said they would likely pull out of the United States and warned on future profits after the US congress unexpectedly passed legislation that would ban online gaming. United States Gaming Gambling Law Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:42:17 +0100 msherlock 160528 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160469/rugby-league-club-partners-with-inside-gaming St Helens Rugby League Club is to launch rugby league’s first club-branded gaming website in a deal which could generate significant new revenues for the club. United Kingdom Gaming Gambling Rugby Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:37:36 +0100 msherlock 160469 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160452/uk-government-in-closed-talks-for-tote The UK government is reported to be in exclusive talks to sell the Tote, the state-owned bookmaker, to a racing industry consortium. United Kingdom Finance Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:20:59 +0100 msherlock 160452 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160446/chairman-of-sportingbet-quits Peter Dicks, chairman of online gambling company Sportingbet, has quit his post. The move follows his arrest in America last week on charges of “gambling by computer” United States Gaming Gambling Law Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:03:06 +0100 msherlock 160446 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160402/sportingbet-chairman-arrested-in-us The arrest of online bookmaker Sportingbet’s chairman Peter Dicks in the US is linked to "the alleged violation of Louisiana State laws relating to gambling by computer". United Kingdom United States Gaming Gambling Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:21:37 +0100 msherlock 160402 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160394/paddy-power-scoops-world-cup-dividend Bookmaker Paddy Power generated Euros 48 million in bets on the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Ireland United Kingdom Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:17:29 +0100 msherlock 160394 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160323/stranks-joins-sunset-vine-as-new-media-head Sunset + Vine, the Tinopolis-owned independent sports production company, has appointed David Stranks, a former executive producer at mobile network 3, to head its expanding new media operations. United Kingdom Broadcast Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:49:00 +0100 admin 160323 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160212/betfred-signs-manchester-united-deal Bookmaker Betfred agreed a deal that makes the company English Premier League club Manchester United’s official bookmaking and online gaming partner. United Kingdom Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:33:15 +0100 admin 160212 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160208/everton-agrees-deal-with-sportech English Premier League club Everton agreed a deal with Sportech, owner of Littlewoods Football Pools, as the club's on and offline gaming partner for the 2006-07 season. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:27:11 +0100 admin 160208 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160196/pools-company-teams-up-with-everton-fc Sportech PLC, owners of the Littlewoods Football Pools agreed a sponsorship deal with English Premier League club Everton. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Sponsorship Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:03:27 +0100 admin 160196 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160194/online-casino-sponsors-spanish-club-sevilla The online gaming company 888.com agreed a deal to become the official club sponsor of Spanish Primera Liga club Sevilla, for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons. Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Snooker Sponsorship Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:27:48 +0100 admin 160194 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160179/betonsports-shuts-down-offices Sports betting company BETonSPORTS told its employees that it would be shutting down its Costa Rican and Antiguan offices. United States Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:17:46 +0100 admin 160179 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160178/german-state-bans-bwin-from-accepting-sports-bets The German state of Saxony banned Austrian online gaming operator bwin Interactive Entertainment from taking sports bets in Germany, according to reports. Germany Gibraltar Broadcast Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:13:57 +0100 admin 160178 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160152/gamebookers-sponsors-fc-nantes Online sports betting and casino operator Gamebookers agreed a deal to become the official gold sponsor of French Ligue 1 club FC Nantes. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Mon, 7 Aug 2006 08:35:25 +0100 admin 160152 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160142/888-sponsors-toulouse-football-club Online gaming company 888 signed an agreement to be official club sponsors ofToulouse Football Club. China Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Snooker Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:52:30 +0100 admin 160142 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160111/couchman-harrington-launches-mobile-group Leading sports and media law firm Couchman Harrington Associates, has launched a Mobile Entertainment Group. Broadcast Gaming Gambling Technology Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:39:28 +0100 admin 160111 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160072/us-clamps-down-on-sports-betting Online gaming company BETonSPORTS faces a civil case in the US over its operations taking bets on sports events. United States Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:02:41 +0100 admin 160072 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160047/us-to-limit-online-gambling The US House of Representatives voted to introduce proposals which would severely limit online gambling. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Law Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:31:49 +0100 admin 160047 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160044/betandwin-to-sponsor-boca-juniors Leading online sports betting company Betandwin is reportedly close to a deal to sponsor top Argentine football club Boca Juniors. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Sponsorship Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:24:28 +0100 admin 160044 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159935/pdc-deals-title-sponsorship-hand The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has agreed a deal with PartyPoker.net for the online gaming site to be the headline sponsor for the Las Vegas Desert Classic V. Darts Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:51:00 +0100 admin 159935 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159909/double-dutch-for-bundesliga-rights Dutch firm Talpa TV has secured the TV and internet rights of German soccer’s Bundesliga. Broadcast Gaming Gambling Technology Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:56:12 +0100 admin 159909 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159850/sportev-races-to-exploit-racing-uk-s-mobile-rights New media rights specialist Sportev has been appointed by Racing UK - owner of media rights for 30 of the leading UK horseracing tracks, to advise on its international mobile phone strategy. Broadcast Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Thu, 25 May 2006 18:28:22 +0100 admin 159850 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159812/vegas-banks-on-nascar-weekend The NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March had a $197m impact on the state’s economy, according to the latest figures. Gaming Gambling Motor Racing Motorcycling Nascar Wed, 17 May 2006 18:26:42 +0100 admin 159812 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159805/spurs-secure-34m-deal English Premier League soccer club Tottenham Hotspur have signed a £34million, four-year sponsorship deal. Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Tue, 16 May 2006 05:43:27 +0100 admin 159805 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159778/barca-scrap-shirt-sponsor-talks Spanish soccer giants Barcelona have confirmed they have scrapped all negotiations over a possible shirt sponsorship deal. China Spain Administration Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Tue, 9 May 2006 19:53:07 +0100 admin 159778 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159709/sportingbet-s-new-gig Online sports betting and gaming firm Sportingbet has signed a new deal with Global Interactive Gaming Ltd (GIG). Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:57:45 +0100 admin 159709 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159693/gambling-concerns-to-be-aired UK sports minister Richard Caborn will be the keynote speaker at the 'Integrity in Sports Betting' conference today. Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:47:00 +0100 admin 159693 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159649/online-casino-bets-on-villa The UK-facing online casino and poker operator, 32Red, has conditionally agreed to be the new official club sponsor of Premier League side Aston Villa. Gibraltar United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Events Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:16:04 +0100 admin 159649 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159644/united-in-record-shirt-deal Manchester United have signed the UK's biggest shirt sponsorship deal after reaching an agreement with insurer American International Group (AIG) worth £56.5million over four years. China Japan Philippines United Kingdom Broadcast Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Sponsorship Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:08:53 +0100 admin 159644 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159626/united-shirt-deal-breaks-down Manchester United’s hopes of securing a £70m sponsorship deal with an online casino firm appear to have collapsed after talks ground to a halt. Gibraltar United Kingdom Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:19:44 +0100 admin 159626 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159617/united-to-sign-104m-deal English Premier League giants Manchester United are set smash the soccer shirt sponsorship record this week when they unveil a new $104m (£60m) deal. United Kingdom Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Technology Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:39:53 +0100 admin 159617 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159577/attheraces-dispute-finally-ends The consortium behind the At The Races satellite channel accepted £1million towards costs in return for dropping its original £51million claim against 30 British racecourses. Broadcast Finance Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:53:22 +0000 admin 159577 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159475/betting-exchange-serves-up-broadband-coverage Sportev has teamed up with Betfair to deliver live coverage of tennis' ATP Tour in Acapulco exclusively to the betting exchange's UK customers. Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Tennis Fri, 3 Mar 2006 10:58:05 +0000 admin 159475 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159425/mas-role-for-online-betting-company Media Action Sports (MAS) has been appointed by online betting company Globet.com as a consultant to its marketing and media buying activities in Spain. Spain Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:59:02 +0000 admin 159425 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159408/barca-shirt-sponsorship-talks Spanish football giant FC Barcelona is in talks with internet gambling firm Betandwin.com, which could see it agree its first shirt sponsorship deal. Spain Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Sponsorship Technology Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:29:36 +0000 admin 159408 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159380/new-graphic-technologies-get-torino-airing Sportvision, Inc., an innovator of sports and entertainment products for fans, media and marketing partners, will integrate a series of new graphic technologies into NBC’s telecast of the Winter Games in Torino. American Football Broadcast Equestrian Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Skating Skiing Snowboarding Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:07:30 +0000 admin 159380 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159343/international-director-at-the-races Nigel Roddis, former managing director of the UK Tote’s pool business, has been appointed international director of At the Races, the UK and Ireland’s dedicated horseracing channel. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Pool Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:00:52 +0000 admin 159343 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159334/rda-wins-race-to-market-greyhounds Greyhound Racing rights and stadium owners GRA has appointed RDA Communications (RDA) as its marketing agency to exclusively handle its sponsorship and television rights. Broadcast Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Technology Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:59:15 +0000 admin 159334 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159331/sportbusiness-launches-new-gaming-publication SportBusiness Group is to launch a new publication to support its successful 'iGaming Business' magazine. Administration Broadcast Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:33:19 +0000 admin 159331 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159263/img-and-harrah-s-in-poker-alliance IMG has teamed up with the world’s largest gaming company, Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., to promote the World Series of Poker. American Football Baseball Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Pool Sponsorship Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:39:50 +0000 admin 159263 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159208/warning-from-chinese-soccer-boss Xie Yalong, president of Chinese Football Association (CFA), has warned the nation's football league risks being suspended unless concerns over gambling and corruption are properly addressed. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Rugby Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:14:49 +0000 admin 159208 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159182/o2-deepens-ryder-cup-connection O2 Ireland has become an Official Partner of this year's 36th Ryder Cup, which takes place at The K Club, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Ireland Administration Broadcast Education Events Gaming Gambling Golf Sponsorship Technology Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:06:22 +0000 admin 159182 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159161/online-gaming-company-rides-on-with-motogp Online gaming company betandwin.com has renewed its deal with the MotoGP World Championship for title sponsorship to three rounds of the 2006 series. Austria Portugal United Kingdom Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Sponsorship Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:43:41 +0000 admin 159161 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159154/online-gaming-company-bets-on-world-snooker-championship 888.com, the online casino and poker room, has signed a multi-million pound, five-year deal for title sponsorship of the World Snooker Championship. Broadcast Education Events Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Snooker Sponsorship Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:11:46 +0000 admin 159154 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159119/sky-looks-to-broaden-appeal UK satellite giant BSkyB yesterday launched a download service allowing existing customers to watch films, football highlights and news on their PCs and mobile phones. Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:28:00 +0000 admin 159119 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159037/soccerex-unveils-forum-speakers Soccerex, the global b2b brand for the football business, has announced the first set of speakers for the forthcoming Soccerex London Forum on April 5, 2006 at The Institute of Directors. South Africa United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Sponsorship Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:48:35 +0000 admin 159037 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159028/hawk-eye-looks-to-sport-and-technology-conference Hawk-Eye inventor, Dr Paul Hawkins, is to speak at Sport and Technology: The Conference 2006. Italy United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket Events Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Law Marketing Research Stadia & Facilities Technology Tennis Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:02:08 +0000 admin 159028 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159006/racing-media-brands-team-up-for-online-and-mobile-service The Racing Post and Racing UK have joined forces to launch a broadband betting site and 3G mobile phone service. Broadcast Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Stadia & Facilities Technology Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:02:49 +0000 admin 159006 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158963/the-week-that-was Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews issues from the past seven days. China France Japan New Zealand United Kingdom Administration Darts Gaming Gambling Snooker Fri, 2 Dec 2005 11:43:59 +0000 admin 158963 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158889/the-computer-game-opportunity Multi-Platform Games Licensing 2005 in London next month looks at how to maximise brand potential through computer games. United Kingdom Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Law Marketing Research Rugby Technology Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:44:36 +0000 admin 158889 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158647/fifa-scores-trademark-victory FIFA has won a trademark dispute that limits use of its event marks to the governing body's commercial partners. Germany Administration Broadcast Events Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Technology Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:14:27 +0000 admin 158647 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158603/sports-law-business C5’s Advanced Forum on Sports Law & Business aims to provide delegates with the necessary understanding of issues surrounding the governance, regulation and commercial exploitation of sport. United Kingdom Broadcast Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Technology Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:04:41 +0000 admin 158603 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158594/coventry-stakes-claim-for-casino A campaign has been launched backing Coventry’s bid to secure the UK's first regional casino pilot at the Ricoh Arena. Gaming Gambling Fri, 28 Oct 2005 07:17:57 +0100 admin 158594 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158582/betfair-signs-to-afl Australian Rules Football has signed a deal with bookmaking agency Betfair that will deliver the league A$7.5million to A$10million over the next five years. Australian Rules Football Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:31:01 +0100 admin 158582 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158554/join-the-video-game-gold-rush A conference designed to open new opportunities for sports rights holders in the world of video games takes place in London in December. United Kingdom Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Technology Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:53:38 +0100 admin 158554 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158529/champ-car-in-video-game-partnership The Champ Car World Series has agreed a long-term partnership with SE GAMES and Jester Interactive Publishing to develop exclusively licensed video games and related merchandise. Baseball Gaming Gambling Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:07:57 +0100 admin 158529 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158516/villa-shows-hand-with-new-deal Premier League club Aston Villa has agreed a sponsorship rights agreement with online gaming company, gtcasino.com Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Fri, 14 Oct 2005 07:55:11 +0100 admin 158516 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158469/english-rugby-facing-civil-war The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is said to be pressing ahead with plans to buy out several Premiership clubs. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Rugby Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:05:51 +0100 admin 158469 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158436/turkey-international-gets-10-month-betting-ban The Turkish Football Federation has banned Turkey international Gokdeniz Karadeniz, who plays for the Trabzonspor club, for 10 months over his role in a betting scandal. Turkey Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:24:57 +0100 admin 158436 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158335/fifa-confirms-corruption-task-force A new FIFA Task Force will be set up to tackle issues such as multiple club ownership, corruption and betting. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:59:17 +0100 admin 158335 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158323/sportsbook-com-bets-on-de-la-hoya Online bookmaker Sportsbook.com has signed a sponsorship agreement with Golden Boy Promotions C1 the boxing promotion company run by six-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya. United States Boxing Events Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:10:09 +0100 admin 158323 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158308/sky-lands-americas-cup Sky Sports has been awarded live and exclusive rights to UK coverage of the 32nd America's Cup. Administration Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:40:15 +0100 admin 158308 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158300/uefa-concern-over-money-laundering UEFA has asked the European Union to investigate where some of the vast sums invested in soccer might have come from, amid fears clubs may be being used as vehicles for money laundering. Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Power Boating Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:29:49 +0100 admin 158300 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158277/poker-channel-in-extreme-bet Extreme Entertainment, the UK-based programme producer and distributor, has sealed a multi-year agreement with The Poker Channel. Events Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Sponsorship Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:12:58 +0100 admin 158277 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158264/fifas-corruption-concerns FIFA has expressed growing concern over corruption within soccer, arising from multiple club ownership and betting scandals. Administration Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:35:27 +0100 admin 158264 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158214/trident-snaps-up-gamebookers Trident Gaming, a provider of sports betting services, has acquired Gamebookers, the European online sports betting provider. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Law Marketing Research Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:45:21 +0100 admin 158214 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158140/globet-com-bets-on-betis Globet.com, an international online sports betting company, will be the main sponsor of top-flight Spanish soccer side Real Betis for the 2005/06 season. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Thu, 11 Aug 2005 09:04:15 +0100 admin 158140 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158134/traditional-gambling-making-way-for-online-boom Deregulation of gambling laws in the UK is expected to encourage even faster growth in online betting, which rose 46 per cent last year. Finance Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Technology Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:49:05 +0100 admin 158134 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158133/pokerstars-com-partners-soccer-club-websites PokerStars.com has agreed a six-figure deal to become the exclusive online poker partner to the FL Interactive (FLi) network of official soccer club websites in the UK. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Technology Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:47:06 +0100 admin 158133 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158111/nfl-may-ban-nbc-promoting-vegas-show The NFL could bar broadcaster NBC from promoting one of its hit shows, 'Las Vegas', when the network begins carrying Sunday night football next year. Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:07:22 +0100 admin 158111 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158088/gambling-on-the-move Mobile Gambling is set to generate $7.6billion in global revenues by 2010. Finance Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Tue, 2 Aug 2005 09:26:32 +0100 admin 158088 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158025/kerr-appointed-director-of-british-eurosport David Kerr, current Head of Sport at Channel 4, has been appointed the new Director of Brtish Eurosport. France Broadcast Cricket Events Gaming Gambling Motorcycling Skiing Sponsorship Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:05:37 +0100 admin 158025 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158008/william-hill-bets-on-setanta-sports-and-nasn William Hill has signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with the UK’s second largest sports broadcaster, Setanta Sports. United Kingdom Boxing Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Fri, 15 Jul 2005 09:44:02 +0100 admin 158008 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157956/gunners-up-china-presence Premier League giants Arsenal have agreed an exclusive deal with China.com Inc. to launch an official Chinese website and wireless services in Greater China. China Hong Kong Taiwan Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Technology Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:22:39 +0100 admin 157956 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157912/cricket-fans-to-sit-in-judgement Cisco Systems, Hawk-Eye Innovations and www.ECB.co.uk will offer cricket fans the opportunity to give their verdict during this summer’s eagerly awaited clash between England and Australia. Australia United Kingdom Administration Cricket Gaming Gambling Tue, 5 Jul 2005 09:31:38 +0100 admin 157912 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157890/quintus-acquires-sbi-group Quintus, the sports and entertainment group, has acquired sponsorship consultancy SBI Group. United Kingdom Baseball Education Events Finance Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Rugby Sponsorship Tennis Triathlon Fri, 1 Jul 2005 10:34:55 +0100 admin 157890 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157847/liverpool-in-chinese-website-deal China.com Inc., a Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS) Internet portal and online game provider, has signed an exclusive partnership with LiverpoolFC.TV, the digital media arm of the Premier League club. China Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Technology Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:43:32 +0100 admin 157847 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157835/all-you-need-to-know-about-licensing-and-merchandising There are only a few places left for the SportBusiness seminar '40 ways to make more money from Licensing and Merchandising’. United Kingdom Finance Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Sponsorship Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:35:11 +0100 admin 157835 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157816/spreadshirt-backs-licensing-and-merchandise-seminar Spreadshirt is to sponsor the SportBusiness Licensing and Merchandising Seminar. United Kingdom Finance Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Sponsorship Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:10:52 +0100 admin 157816 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157706/ink-sets-on-youngsters-website Premier League side Charlton Athletic has set up a website dedicated to its younger fans. Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Technology Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:40:25 +0100 admin 157706 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157635/birmingham-in-stadium-casino-plans Premier League club Birmingham City has revealed plans for a 50,000-seat state-of-the-art multi-use stadium development, funded by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. United Kingdom Cricket Events Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Stadia & Facilities Thu, 26 May 2005 10:25:17 +0100 admin 157635 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157629/nfl-questions-glazer-casino-link The National Football League (NFL) has asked Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer to explain Manchester United's links to a Las Vegas casino. United Kingdom Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Wed, 25 May 2005 10:12:39 +0100 admin 157629 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157577/the-week-that-was Editorial director Kevin Roberts delivers a personal perspective on the week's key events Singapore Events Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Pool Fri, 20 May 2005 11:13:59 +0100 admin 157577 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157450/united-in-vegas-development Manchester United has joined forces with hotel, entertainment and gaming company Las Vegas Sands Corp in a bid to develop a world-class entertainment complex on land near its Old Trafford stadium. United Kingdom Broadcast Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Tue, 10 May 2005 07:50:36 +0100 admin 157450 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157391/cricket-probe-launched-in-sri-lanka The latest event in the controversy engulfing Sri Lankan cricket saw police force their way into Sri Lanka Cricket's offices just hours after chief executive Duleep Mendis resigned. Sri Lanka Administration Cricket Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Law Wed, 4 May 2005 11:57:05 +0100 admin 157391 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157347/sky-blues-in-10million-naming-rights-deal Ricoh, the IT giant, has signed a £10million sponsorship deal with the new Arena Coventry securing the international naming rights. Events Fitness Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:02:54 +0100 admin 157347 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157345/betfair-extends-cricket-s-frontiers In a two-year deal with Frontiers Group, Betfair, the world’s leading betting exchange, has become the Official Betting Partner of the Test Match Grounds. Australia United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:53:56 +0100 admin 157345 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157343/racing-uk-and-racing-post-join-race-to-new-media Racing UK, the UK's leading horseracing channel, has joined forces with the Racing Post, the leading racing and sports betting newspaper, to provide a new broadband service. United Kingdom Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Rugby Technology Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:50:46 +0100 admin 157343 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157242/leeson-trades-up-for-soccer-club Nick Leeson, the ‘rogue trader’ whose trading activities caused the collapse of the UK’s oldest merchant bank Barings in 1995 is to become the new commercial manager of a soccer club. Singapore Broadcast Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Mon, 18 Apr 2005 06:34:49 +0100 admin 157242 at http://www.sportbusiness.com