Sports Betting
BGC Members Make Record Horserace Betting Levy Contribution
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Betting and Gaming Council members are expected to contribute a record £105m in levy payments to the Horserace Betting Levy Board for last year, new figures reveal.
The figure, provided by the independent Horserace Betting Levy Board, is an increase of £5m on the previous year.
As a result of this record additional funding from bookmakers, the HBLB announced an increase of £3.2m in its prize money contribution for 2024 versus 2023, from £67.3m to £70.5m.
It is the third year in a row that Levy contributions have increased, from £97m in 2021/22, to £100m in 2022/2023 and now £105m in 2023/2024.
According to the Horserace Betting Levy Board, the £105m total is derived from the receipt of provisional end of year submissions from most Levy-paying bookmakers.
Michael Dugher, Betting and Gaming Council CEO and Acting Chair, said: “This record contribution to the Levy is extremely welcome news and demonstrates once again the enduring, mission critical support regulated betting provides British horseracing.
“Despite a double digit decline in horserace betting turnover over the past five years – and a double digit decline in racecourse attendances – this shows that levy contributions and prize money are both up, and it once again provides a timely reminder that racing could not survive without the record financial support that is flowing from betting.
“Our members remain committed to the long-term success of horseracing, and the huge economic contribution it makes across the country, especially in rural communities.
“Attention must now turn to how we challenge vested interests, introduce real change and reform the sport, ensuring we reverse the current decline and provide racing with a genuinely long term sustainable future.”
Horseracing is the second biggest spectator sport in the UK, second only to football, with around five million people attending approximately 1400 fixtures annually across 59 racecourses.
However, the sport has been in decline in recent years. In 2007, 17% of the population enjoyed horserace betting the previous year, but that fell to 10% in 2018, while racecourse attendances have dropped by 14% since 2019.
Meanwhile, horserace betting turnover for April to December 2023 is down 17% vs the average for the same period across the last five years.
The BGC has made significant efforts to lessen the impacts on racing as a result of the Government’s White Paper on gambling reforms, particularly on the issue of affordability.
Earlier this month the BGC announced a new voluntary industry Code on Customer Checks which raises standards, while reducing the need for requests for private financial documents.
Developed jointly with the Gambling Commission and backed by Government, this Code will operate as a voluntary interim scheme – bringing consistency across the regulated sector for operators who adopt it – until the frictionless financial risk assessments set out in the Government’s White Paper can be developed, tested and implemented.
While this Code delivers progress on resolving the issue of intrusive document checks, it does not offer a complete solution. So, the BGC and GC are now actively working on a new Code on Anti-Money Laundering checks, which also trigger requests for documents.
The BGC is currently working with the British Horseracing Authority and government to resolve a settlement on a new voluntary Levy to support horseracing.
It is estimated BGC members contribute around £350m a year to British horseracing in Levy, media rights and sponsorship deals.
Meanwhile the wider regulated betting and gaming sector supports 110,000 jobs, generates £4.2bn in tax and contributes £7.1bn to the economy.
Each month around 22.5m adults in Britain enjoy a bet, whether it’s buying a lottery ticket, having a game of bingo, visiting a casino, playing online or having a wager on football, horseracing and other sports.
The most recent NHS Health Survey for England estimated that 0.4% of the adult population are problem gamblers.
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partnerships
BetMGM UK partners with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
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LeoVegas Group is happy to announce a new multi-year partnership with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., which will see the leading sports betting brand BetMGM becoming the club’s Official European Betting Partner. The Group has been a partner of the club since the 2023/2024 season, successfully boosting international brand awareness and recognition of the Group’s brands.
The new partnership will see BetMGM feature on Wolves’ double row pitch-side LED advertising system, static branding sites, and media interview backdrops at Molineux Stadium and the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons.
Russell Jones, GM Marketing & Commercial Growth at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. said “We’re delighted to announce this partnership with BetMGM UK, and thank them for their support as we head into the 24/25 Premier League season.
“Their support is invaluable to the club as we look to expand our portfolio of commercial partners and we look forward to working with the BetMGM team over the next two seasons.
Sam Behar, UK Director BetMGM, said “It’s been almost a year since we started collaborating with Wolves, and we are very excited to continue this successful, awareness-boosting partnership for the next two years. Wolves are one of the most established clubs in the Premier League, and we can’t wait to see them in the first game of the season against Arsenal in August!”
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Press Releases
BETBY RELEASES REPORT ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2023/2024 BETTING TRENDS
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BETBY, a leading provider of B2B sportsbook solutions, has unveiled a detailed analysis of betting trends observed during the Champions League 2023/2024 season, focusing extensively on the climactic final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. This report offers valuable insights into the intricate relationship between player behavior and betting activities within one of football’s most prestigious tournaments.
Of particular interest is the scrutiny of the final showdown between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
The report covers various key aspects, including:
Segmentation of Overall Betting Volume: Analysis of the total volume of bets placed throughout the Champions League 2023/2024 season.
Types of Bets: Examination of the most popular types of bets placed by viewers and bettors during the tournament.
Evolution of Betting Odds: Insights into how betting odds fluctuated across different stages of the tournament, including pre-match and live betting markets.
Player Performance Impact: Assessment of how individual player performances influenced betting patterns and market dynamics.
Final Match Focus: Detailed exploration of betting behaviors and market shifts during the high-stakes final match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
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Latin America
Sportingtech Opens New Office in São Paulo
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Sportingtech, an award-winning platform by SBC Latinoamérica and full-service betting and gaming provider, announced the opening of its new office in the vibrant Villa Lobos area of São Paulo, Brazil. This strategic location, chosen to bring the company closer to its partners, customers, and those interested in the Brazilian gaming market will serve as a hub for its operations and cater to the unique needs of this market.
Tom Ustunel, CEO at Sportingtech, said: “We are excited to announce the expansion of our operations in Brazil, seizing the incredible opportunities this vibrant market offers. Our commitment to making a significant impact for our partners is stronger than ever. With our talented local team on the ground, we bring unparalleled expertise and support at every stage of operations, ensuring our partners and prospect’s future success and growth.”
Marina Selmi, Regional Sales Manager at Sportingtech, said: “Launch a new office in Brazil means we are getting closer to our clients and enables us to offer further customised support for their operations. Furthermore, this is an exhilarating time to open a new location, as we are observing new laws being passed, which will improve the entire market’s efficiency, transparency, and safety.”
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