http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport/horse-racing/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167463/new-uk-sports-information-channel-set-for-launch SportsXchange, a new UK and Ireland free-to-air sports news and betting TV channel will launch in late July, focused on horseracing, football, cricket, rugby and other sports. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket Football Soccer Horse Racing Rugby Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:25:51 +0100 msherlock 167463 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167414/10-million-sovereign-series-for-british-flat-racing Britain’s leading racecourses are to launch a landmark £10 million flat racing competition, The Sovereign Series, linking 10 of the most prestigious races in the UK racing calendar to crown the champion British racehorse. Events United Kingdom Broadcast Event Management Horse Racing Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:29:53 +0100 msherlock 167414 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166960/emirates-to-sponsor-breeders-cup-turf Emirates Airline and Breeders’ Cup Limited agreed a sponsorship deal for Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, to become title sponsor of the $3 million Breeders’ Cup Turf at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Marketing United States Horse Racing Sponsorship Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:37:07 +0100 msherlock 166960 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166906/racing-uk-goes-free-to-air-for-4th-birthday Racing UK, the subscription horseracing channel will broadcast free-to-air for the entire weekend to celebrate its fourth birthday this Saturday. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Horse Racing Fri, 30 May 2008 14:29:44 +0100 msherlock 166906 at http://www.sportbusiness.com 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/164231/vodafone-to-sponsor-epsom-derby-once-again Vodafone agreed a deal to sponsor the Epsom Derby one last time. Marketing United Kingdom Horse Racing Sponsorship Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:21:00 +0000 msherlock 164231 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164225/epsom-derby-fails-to-secure-title-sponsor The Epsom Derby will proceed without a naming rights partner having failed to agree a title sponsorship deal for the 2008 event. Marketing United Kingdom Horse Racing Sponsorship Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:31:58 +0000 msherlock 164225 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163199/john-smith-s-signs-racing-uk-sponsorship-deal Racing UK, the UK horse racing channel, signed a ‘Platinum Partnership’ with ale brand John Smith’s. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Horse Racing Sponsorship Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:49:12 +0000 msherlock 163199 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163105/new-jersey-tracks-resign-with-tvg-network TVG Network, the American digital cable network that specialises in horse racing, has renewed its exclusive television distribution and account wagering rights agreement with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority for Monmouth Park and Meadowlands. Events United States Horse Racing TV Rights Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:34:15 +0000 mglendinning 163105 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163092/three-more-races-added-to-breeders-cup There will be three new races added to the US horse racing’s prestigious Breeders' Cup meeting next year. Events United States Administration Event Management Horse Racing Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:20:58 +0000 msherlock 163092 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162615/dubai-holdings-sponsors-channel-4-racing Dubai Holdings, owners of Travelodge, have won the bid to sponsor Channel 4 racing over the next two years, for an estimated £4 million. Marketing United Kingdom Horse Racing Sponsorship Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:39:34 +0100 nicolarogers 162615 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162161/cup-races-live-on-internet The Breeders’ Cup world Championships will be streamed live over the internet on the Breeders’ Cup website for the first time this year. Media United States Horse Racing Internet Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:57:13 +0100 nicolarogers 162161 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161769/derby-sponsor-s-1m-barbaro-bonus The sponsor of this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby says it will hand-out a $1m bonus if the winning horse matches the size of victory recorded by last year’s winner. Marketing United States Horse Racing Sponsorship Tue, 1 May 2007 06:22:15 +0100 cbritcher 161769 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161672/player-one-wins-grand-national-mobile-rights Player One Sports acquired the mobile rights for English horse racing’s Grand National for the next three years. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Horse Racing Mobile Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:45:47 +0100 msherlock 161672 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/161469/hospitality-firm-in-legal-fight UK hospitality company Cavendish is suing Sodexho Prestige’s Ascot Hospitality operation, for misrepresentation and breach of contract over an £890,000 contract to use the prestigious Parade Ring Restaurant at Ascot on three days in June last year. Marketing United Kingdom Horse Racing Hospitality Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:23:11 +0000 cbritcher 161469 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161429/mitsubishi-signs-2-million-badminton-deal Mitsubishi Motors agreed a deal to extend its sponsorship of the UK’s Badminton Horse Trials for a further three years. Marketing United Kingdom Horse Racing Sponsorship Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:00:29 +0000 msherlock 161429 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/160784/sponsorship-of-english-grand-national-extended Brewer Scottish & Newcastle, owner of the John Smith's brand, extended its deal to sponsor the English Grand National steeplechase until 2010. United Kingdom Horse Racing Sponsorship Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:02:06 +0000 msherlock 160784 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160734/emirates-signs-new-horseracing-deal The Emirates Airline agreed a deal to sponsor the opening meeting of the 2006 – 2007 Dubai Racing Club season. Broadcast Horse Racing Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:04:59 +0000 msherlock 160734 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160729/uk-racing-secures-channel-4-coverage-till-2009 Channel 4, Racing UK, RHT, the tote and the Levy Board agreed a three-year deal for the continued broadcast of Channel 4 Racing till 2009. United Kingdom Broadcast Horse Racing Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:03:08 +0000 msherlock 160729 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160681/atr-signs-new-us-deals At The Races (ATR), signed a long-term reciprocal agreement with TVG, the market-leading broadcaster of live horseracing in the United States and account-wagering operator. United Kingdom United States Broadcast Horse Racing Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:53:37 +0100 msherlock 160681 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160533/bbc-continues-with-arc-coverage UK public-service broadcaster the BBC signed a new three-year deal to provide live coverage of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe from Longchamp, Paris. United Kingdom Broadcast Horse Racing Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:13:04 +0100 msherlock 160533 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160499/new-wellington-cup-sponsor The Wellington Racing Club (WRC) agreed a deal with Century City Developments to sponsor horse racing's Wellington Cup. New Zealand Horse Racing Sponsorship Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:59:33 +0100 msherlock 160499 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/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/160181/racing-uk-teams-up-with-setanta-sports Setanta Sports, the UK’s largest independent sports broadcaster, and Racing UK, the premier horse racing channel owned by 30 leading racecourses, signed a three-and-a-half year channel bundling agreement. Ireland Broadcast Football Soccer Golf Horse Racing Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:21:36 +0100 admin 160181 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/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/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/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/159746/breeders-cup-purse-rises-to-20m The prize pot for this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships has rocketed – up a staggering $6m. American Football Horse Racing Wed, 3 May 2006 05:54:54 +0100 admin 159746 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/159691/racing-uk-signs-champion-jockey Racing UK, Britain’s leading horse racing television channel, has signed up champion flat jockey, Jamie Spencer, for an integrated brand marketing campaign this summer. Broadcast Events Horse Racing Marketing Research Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:32:12 +0100 admin 159691 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/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/159616/silverstone-plans-scrapped Plans to re-develop Silverstone have been rejected after a revolt by members of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), which owns the track. Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:20:02 +0100 admin 159616 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/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/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/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/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/159114/new-tv-venture-for-british-racecourses Racing UK, the media rights company owned by some of the UK’s top racecourses, is joining forces with two of America’s premier horse racing companies to launch a new international television channel. Ireland Broadcast Events Horse Racing Wed, 11 Jan 2006 10:19:23 +0000 admin 159114 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159046/ascot-agrees-allied-association Royal Ascot is to end years of tradition after confirming next year’s meeting will go ahead with commercial sponsorship for the first time. Broadcast Events Horse Racing Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:13:13 +0000 admin 159046 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/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/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/158465/management-company-pockets-o-sullivan 110SPORT Management Ltd has recruited snooker’s world No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan and top Australian player Neil Robertson to its ranks for the 2005/06 season. Bowls Boxing Education Events Golf Horse Racing Pool Rugby Skiing Snooker Tennis Thu, 6 Oct 2005 07:56:50 +0100 admin 158465 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/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/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/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/158100/abc-guides-trajectory ABC Regional Sports Sales, a unit of ABC National Television Sales, Inc., has been appointed exclusive national television sales representative for Trajectory Sports & Media Group, L.L.C. United States Basketball Boxing Broadcast Cricket Events Football Soccer Horse Racing Marketing Research Motor Racing Tennis Thu, 4 Aug 2005 09:15:06 +0100 admin 158100 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/158055/horse-channel-revenues-set-to-rise A UK horse racing channel says it hopes revenues will rocket after sponsorship restrictions were lifted. Finance Horse Racing Sponsorship Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:55:56 +0100 admin 158055 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/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/157346/bowling-over-the-globe World Bowls, the sport’s world governing body, has secured the services of 110sport Management Ltd to act as sponsorship, marketing and media consultants. Australia Hong Kong United Kingdom Administration Bowls Boxing Broadcast Events Football Soccer Golf Horse Racing Marketing Research Rugby Snooker Sponsorship Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:55:19 +0100 admin 157346 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 http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157221/sportaccord-registers-1000-delegates Organisers of the third SportAccord convention, which begins in Berlin on Sunday, say that 1,000 delegates have registered. Germany Broadcast Events Finance Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:09:09 +0100 admin 157221 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157119/gameaccount-and-sportsbook-betcris-in-skill-deal GameAccount, Europe’s largest skill gaming company, has signed a deal with BetCRIS to deliver a fully integrated skill games suite. Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Golf Horse Racing Marketing Research Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:45:47 +0100 admin 157119 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157076/the-week-that-was Editorial Director reviews the issues of the past seven days. Australia Fiji Hong Kong Malaysia New Zealand Samoa Singapore UAE United Kingdom United States Administration Events Finance Fitness Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Modern Pentathlon Motor Racing Nascar Rugby Sponsorship Squash Stadia & Facilities Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:57:56 +0000 admin 157076 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156996/acumen-bet-on-broncos Leading Australian sports betting company, Sports Acumen, has signed on as an associate sponsor of Australian rugby league club, the Brisbane Broncos, for the 2005 season. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Rugby Technology Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:37:36 +0000 admin 156996 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156876/sports-acumen-backing-the-brumbies Australian sports betting company, Sports Acumen, has signed as sponsors of rugby’s reigning Super 12 champions, the Brumbies, for the 2005 season. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:29:22 +0000 admin 156876 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156740/dfb-sets-up-match-fixing-probe The German Football Association (DFB) has set up a special commission into possible match-fixing following a betting scandal involving players and at least one referee. Germany Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Tue, 1 Feb 2005 10:20:14 +0000 admin 156740 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156511/cdi-mec-agree-euro-deal US race track owner and operator Churchill Downs (CDI) has teamed up with rivals Magna Entertainment (MEC) to unveil a simulcast distribution deal to deliver the two companies horse racing product to a European audience. Austria Germany Ireland Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:42:53 +0000 admin 156511 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156457/rfl-sign-beftair-agreement The Rugby Football League (RFL) has signed an agreement with Betfair, the world’s leading online betting exchange, designed to preserve the sport’s integrity surrounding betting. Australia Cricket Darts Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Rugby Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:45:45 +0000 admin 156457 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156338/birmingham-look-to-super-stadium David Gold, chairman of Premier League club Birmingham City, has thrown his backing behind plans for a new 50,000-60,000 capacity all-seater sports stadium in the city. United Kingdom Events Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Stadia & Facilities Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:01:25 +0000 admin 156338 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156148/business-sport-leisure-conference The Business in Sport and Leisure Conference 2004 takes place on Tuesday, November 23 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. United Kingdom Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:11:28 +0000 admin 156148 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156123/olswang-legal-alert Following the decision in the British Horseracing Board (BHB)/William Hill case, specialist sports lawyers Olswang have put together this in-depth analysis of the case and its ramifications. Finland Greece Sweden Administration Finance Football Soccer Horse Racing Law Marketing Research Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:27:50 +0000 admin 156123 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156104/soccer-and-racing-lose-data-case Soccer and horse racing governing bodies will lose out on millions of pounds by not being able to charge for information such as fixture lists and runners and riders. Administration Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:19:30 +0000 admin 156104 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/156014/barca-consider-bet-and-win It is believed that FC Barcelona are close to accepting a shirt sponsorship deal from the Gibraltar-based betting company Bet and Win. Gibraltar Spain Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Sponsorship Technology Fri, 29 Oct 2004 11:06:57 +0100 admin 156014 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155998/esa-product-launch A new product has been launched by the Entertainment & Sports Agency Group (ESA) designed to give brands the opportunity to offer an enhanced online experience and increase customer loyalty. Broadcast Cricket Events Football Soccer Gaming Gambling Golf Horse Racing Marketing Research Rugby Technology Tennis Thu, 28 Oct 2004 09:43:11 +0100 admin 155998 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155999/betfair-pitch-in Betfair has appointed Pitch PR as its UK consumer PR agency. Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Technology Thu, 28 Oct 2004 09:41:31 +0100 admin 155999 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155853/fantasy-league-s-aura Specialist digital sports agency, Aura Sports, has become the exclusive third party sales and sponsorship agents for Fantasy League Ltd’s online properties. Broadcast Cricket Football Soccer Golf Horse Racing Marketing Research Rugby Sponsorship Technology Tennis Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:35:39 +0100 admin 155853 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155827/fans-oppose-glazer-bid Manchester United fans have reacted angrily to reports that US multi-millionaire Malcolm Glazer is planning a takeover of the club. United Kingdom Finance Horse Racing Tue, 5 Oct 2004 09:14:27 +0100 admin 155827 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155660/racing-uk-retain-finley-in-us-initiative Racing UK has retained media specialist Scott Finley, as its representative in North America to support the development of an evening American racing service. United Kingdom Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:56:42 +0100 admin 155660 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155647/gambling-industry-conference The multi-million pound UK Gambling and Gaming industry is set for new legislation later this year, but how much impact will it have and who will be most affected? France United Kingdom Broadcast Finance Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:53:53 +0100 admin 155647 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155567/telstra-eyeing-up-horse-racing-role TELSTRA is negotiating with gambling giant Tabcorp and the racing industry's ThoroughVision (TVN) alliance as part of plans to snare a role in the multi-billion-dollar Australian horseracing industry. Australia Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Technology Mon, 6 Sep 2004 08:49:48 +0100 admin 155567 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/155568/telstra-eyeing-up-horse-racing-role TELSTRA is negotiating with gambling giant Tabcorp and the racing industry's ThoroughVision (TVN) alliance as part of plans to snare a role in the multi-billion-dollar Australian horseracing industry. Australia Broadcast Events Gaming Gambling Horse Racing Marketing Research Sponsorship Technology Mon, 6 Sep 2004 08:48:17 +0100 admin 155568 at http://www.sportbusiness.com