The chairman of the global facing betting exchange, Betfair, will be stepping down from his position, the group said this week. Edward Wray was instrumental in setting up Betfair in 2000, together with Andrew Black, and has brought the company to the position of being one of the most successful internet companies created in the UK of all times. Betfair is also considered the biggest internet gambling company and boasts over four million customers.
Betting News
Edward Wray Leaving Betfair
- 07 March 2012
Australian Authorities Give Green Light on BetChoice Acquisition
- 02 March 2012
The Australian Northern Territory Racing Commission gave the final green light to the European based gambling group, Unibet, to make an outright acquisition of the sports betting group, BetChoice.
Betting on US Presidential Winners
- 27 February 2012
UK Bookmakers are currently offering markets on US politics and Presidential odds for the forthcoming Presidential election in the United States.
William Hill Offering Betting on 2012 Brit Awards
- 15 February 2012
Britain’s main pop music event, the Brit Awards where the BPI rewards Britain’s top artists and groups for best single, best album, best male and best female solo artist, will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Betfred Picks Siers to Head Totepool
- 17 January 2012
Betfred has appointed Phil Siers to replace the outgoing Managing Director of the independent land based and online bookie Jason Brautigam as from April 1, 2012.
Portugal Halts Bwin’s Sports Sponsorships
- 10 January 2012
Bwin Party Digital Entertainment, the world’s biggest listed online gaming company, has been ordered by a Portuguese court to remove all advertising and sponsorship from any national sports tournaments claiming that it is illegal.
Bwin.com launches new Sports Betting Application
- 22 December 2011
Bwin has announced the recent launch of a new sports betting application that has been designed specially for Android-enabled and iPhone Mobile users.
Irish Government Hopes to Extend Online Betting Tax
- 15 December 2011
The Irish government has announced that it is close to finalizing plans which will see it extending online betting tax in an effort to raise more money next year.
WilliamHill.com to Sponsor UK Championship Snooker
- 02 December 2011
It has been announced that WilliamHill.com, Europe’s leading online betting firm, has signed a deal with World Snooker in terms of which William Hill has become the official sponsor of the 9 day BBC televised sporting event.
Online Betting Odds on 2011 X Factor USA Favorite
- 01 November 2011
Television viewers recently watched a powerful first live show of X Factor USA 2011 when a couple of talented singers remained in the show after the group of participants was reduced.
New Football Facebook Application offered by Sky Bet
- 25 October 2011
Leading online sports betting group, Sky Bet, has launched a new Facebook application which combines social networking with Premier League Football predictions.