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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pensioner has nearly £1,000 stolen in betting shop
A pensioner has had nearly £1,000 stolen from him in a betting shop. The incident happened on May 21 at the Ladbrokes store in King's Lynn. In the early afternoon, the 80-year-old had secured winnings totalling £950 after betting on three horse races. The man from Congham, who does not want to be named, said: "The bloke could see that I was collecting my money from the counter and said to me 'you have been lucky'. "I turned my back and felt his hand in my pocket and then he was gone. READ MORE: "The bloke went off like a rocket, another customer charged after him but could not catch him". The theft happened after the suspect lost "the biggest part of £2,000 playing on the machines". Norfolk Constabulary has been made aware of the incident and a spokeswoman for the force said enquiries are ongoing. "It is not often that a punter like me gets a win," the pensioner added. "It was two weeks of my pension money, which is what hurts the most."
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aidan O'Brien star a huge drifter in betting markets ahead of Epsom Derby
Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter has been a big drifter in the betting markets ahead of next week's Betfred Derby at Epsom. The Lion in Winter was the ante-post favourite for the classic throughout the winter, having enjoyed an unbeaten two-year-old campaign. Sent off the 8/11 favourite for the Dante Stakes at York earlier this month, the son of Sea The Stars flattered to deceive in finishing sixth of 11 runners. O'Brien reassured the racing public after his charge's season debut that he would be a different proposition come the Derby. But the trainer's faith in the horse has not been reciprocated in the betting markets over the last twenty-four hours. Having been 7/2 for the Epsom showpiece on Thursday night, The Lion In Winter's price has drifted to as big as 12/1 in places as of Friday evening. Consequently, the three-year-old's stablemate Delacroix, an impressive winner of a derby trial at Leopardstown last time out, has hardened into the clear favourite and looks set to have Ryan Moore on board. Betfred spokesperson Matt Hulmes said: 'There has been a lot of movement in both Betfred classic markets for next weekend at Epsom. 'The vibes surrounding The Lion In Winter in the market are far from positive which feels a lot more than jockey talk which preceded the earlier moves this week. The long time Ante Post favourite is out to 6/1, bigger than he was immediately following his Dante effort at York. 'Significant support has come for the other Ballydoyle pair. Delacroix is now a solid 15/8 favourite with Chester Vase winner Lambourn cut to 11/1 from 16/1. 'Betfred 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court has also seen his first movement since Newmarket and is now joint-second favourite at 4/1 alongside Dante winner Pride Of Arras." Likewise, Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "It's a tale of two market movers for Aidan O'Brien, and while Delacroix continues to pull away from the chasing pack, The Lion In Winter's Epsom Derby chances have taken a battering over the last few days, if the latest odds are anything to go by."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Best Tennis Betting Sites 2025: Ranked and Reviewed
We've ranked and reviewed the best tennis betting sites in the UK (iStock) Tennis is one of the top sports on most betting sites thanks to its popularity, frequency and gambling versatility, with tennis betting sites able to modify and improve their service to bettors since the rise of in-play betting and live streaming. But with tennis betting sites varying from one to the next, it can be tough to work out which is best. We've broken down our list of the best tennis sites into categories so punters can see which might suit their gambling needs. Tennis betting sites Best feature Betway Free bets QuinnBet Promotions Ladbrokes Price boosts Bet365 Tennis betting app BoyleSports Acca insurance 10bet Live tennis betting JeffBet Money-back offers Best tennis betting site for free bets: Betway Betway are one of the few betting sites that actively reward tennis bettors via their tennis free bets club. Each week you can qualify for a £10 free bet by wagering £25 or more on tennis accumulators. Advertisement This is one of the best value free bet offers on the market with other tennis betting sites only offering free bets when double that amount is wagered. Betway also provide an excellent selection of markets as well as a hugely valuable in-depth stat pack for most games. The Betway sign up offer presents customers with a £30 matched acca and 100 free spins to use on its best online casino. Best tennis betting site for offers: QuinnBet QuinnBet has a growing reputation as one of the best new betting sites for existing customers. They offer an excellent selection of tennis betting offers, including 5 per cent back in free bets on losing in-play tennis bets and accumulators. Advertisement Bettors can also get money back as a free bet if their selection loses in a final set tie-break and if you do land an acca bet, you'll receive a free bet on top of your winnings. The amount is calculated as a percentage of your winnings, capped at £50. When it comes to the Grand Slams, QuinnBet boost the number of markets they have available. Punters will regularly find multiple daily price boosts on ready-made accumulators and singles too. The QuinnBet sign-up offer is one of the most straightforward to claim online, although you will find more valuable offers elsewhere. New customers can claim £10 in free bets following a £10 deposit and £10 bet online. Best tennis betting site for odds boosts: Ladbrokes Ladbrokes offer some of the best tennis betting odds and regular boosts. Advertisement There are frequent price boosts during all major tennis tournaments, so expected to see plenty of enhanced prices among their French Open odds when the action at Roland Garros starts. If the odds haven't been improved on a particular bet punters are looking for, Ladbrokes give users the option of using their daily odds boost token to bump up the price. Finally, the Lucky Dip feature is another option to increase the odds, where bettors are assigned a player at random - albeit with improved odds - to win the match they want to bet on. Best tennis betting app: Bet365 The Bet365 app is one of the best betting apps on the market, with a rating 4.7/5 in both the App Store and the Google Play Store. Advertisement It is easy to navigate and simple to find exactly what you want. Factor in the seamless integration of live streaming for tennis matches and in-play betting options, and you can see why it's popular. The app live streams more tennis matches than the majority of other tennis betting sites, and they offer a tennis retirement guarantee – rather than voiding a bet should a player retire from a match through injury, Bet365 will pay out on match bets if your selection's opponent withdraws, with winnings paid in free bets. New customers can claim the versatile bet £10 get £50 welcome offer from Bet365. Using the Bet365 bonus code 'INDY2024', new customers can register, deposit £10 and bet £10 to claim £50 in free bets. Best tennis betting site for accas: BoyleSports BoyleSports offers great accumulator offers for tennis bettors, including accumulator insurance, profit boosts, and free acca bets. Advertisement Bettors using the Acca Rewards promotion can claim either acca insurance or an acca boost on their wager. Acca insurance offers money back as free bets if one selection of your acca fails, while Boyles also offer boosts up to 100 per cent on successful tennis wagers. BoyleSports also have an acca loyalty club that unlocks free bets after placing five qualifying acca bets during a week. New customers can claim the BoyleSports sign up offer. This bonus is mobile exclusive, but provides new users £40 in bonuses after signing up, depositing and betting £10 on the sportsbook. Best betting site for tennis in-play betting: 10Bet The stop-start nature of a tennis match and the fact a contest can extend over days makes in-play betting a great option. Advertisement 10Bet offer one of the widest range of markets among live betting sites when it comes to tennis. They also cover more tournaments in-play than most, and their real-time updates to live stats and odds are extremely sharp. Customers who opt into 10Bet's tennis bet club can also earn a free £5 in-play bet each week when they bet £40 or more on tennis in the specified time period. So, new customers get a 100 per cent welcome bonus of up to £50 when they sign up using the 10Bet promo code SPORT and the bonus can be used on any sports bet. Users also get a £10 free bet for betting £50 on the app, which can be used on tennis, while there is a 100 per cent boost on winning tennis accas. Best tennis betting site for cashback: JeffBet Several tennis betting sites now offer cashback, including JeffBet. Jeff are rewarding bettors with 10 per cent back on all tennis betting losses up to £500, covering both singles and doubles, with the cashback credited as free bets. Advertisement To qualify for the promotion customers must opt-in on the tennis offer and use the JeffBet promo code ACE before placing a minimum £10 deposit. You then receive 10 per cent of your losses back up to £500 on any tennis bets that fail. JeffBet also offers a weekend sports cashback offer along with a free bet club and rewards programme for existing customers. New customers can use the JeffBet sign up offer to claim £30 in free bets after betting £10 online. Popular tennis betting markets Here's a look at some of the most popular ante-post tennis markets: Tournament winner - Punters will back who they think can win the tournament. You can also opt for an each-way bet, so if your tip reaches the final, you will get a payout. Advertisement Quarter winner - This is who will win their quarter of the draw (basically, who will reach the semi-final from that part of the draw). To reach the final - You simply just choose one player to reach the final. Name the finalists - This bet offers you a whole host of options on who will reach the final. How we rank and review tennis betting sites We have stringent criteria we expect the best online bookmakers to meet even to be considered for our list: Regulation: Any recommended bookmaker has to be regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Welcome offers: We've given preference to bookmakers who allow bettors to wager some or all of their welcome bonus on tennis. Advertisement Promotions & offers: Some of our recommended sites run tennis offers all year round, others during the Grand Slams, while most have a generic promo that can be applied to tennis. Betting app: All our recommended sites have an app punters can use. The app needs to offer the same features as the desktop site while being user-friendly. Payment options: While debit card and bank transfers are staples, users are turning to alternatives such as e-wallets, PayPal betting sites and Apple Pay betting. Customer experience: The quality of the experience online bookies provide to their customers was also taken into account when choosing the best tennis betting sites. Advertisement Special features: Tennis betting sites should offer the latest special features for customers online. Live streaming is essential, as are in-play betting and cash outs. Responsible gambling When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. Sports betting can be addictive, so bettors should take precautions to keep themselves safe when using gambling sites. Every licensed UK betting site should offer safer gambling tools, such as deposit limits, time outs, self-assessment questionnaires and self-exclusion options. These are free tools to help punters stay in control and they are available at various gambling sites, including online bookmakers, casino sites, slot sites, and poker sites. Advertisement These operators may offer punters free bets or casino bonuses from time to time, but it's important to treat these rewards with caution. Read the terms and conditions before accepting any bonus as most new casino sites will require you to place a cash bet before handing out the reward. Always remember that sports betting is meant to be fun. It should never be viewed as a guaranteed way to make money. If you ever feel like you need help or advice on gambling addiction, don't hesitate to contact one of the charities or organisations below. Best tennis betting sites FAQ Does a walkover count as a win in tennis betting? A walkover is when a player withdraws before the match starts. In this case, all bets on that match would be void. Advertisement How does tennis handicap betting work? Handicap betting relates to giving one player, usually the favourite, a virtual disadvantage and the other player an advantage. If you back the favourite on the handicap, they'll need to win by more than the specified number of games or sets.
Press and Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- Press and Journal
Scottish Premiership title odds: The startling difference between Aberdeen and Hearts
One bookmaker has raised eyebrows after revealing their odds on who will win next season's Scottish Premiership title. Unsurprisingly, Ladbrokes have installed Brendan Rodgers' Celtic as the 4/11 favourites after they finished 17 points clear this season. Rangers are expected to be their closest challengers once again and priced at 9/4 to claim the title. The odds then take an interesting turn with Hearts priced at 16/1 while Aberdeen and Hibernian are both available at a far more generous 150/1. This might be a surprise to Dons fans who saw their team win the Scottish Cup by defeating Celtic last weekend. Hearts, who failed to make the top six, will head into the new campaign with Derek McInnes at the helm after the ex-Aberdeen manager was confirmed as Neil Critchley's successor at the end of the campaign. Earlier this week, the Hearts shareholders approved a £10m investment offer from Brighton owner Tony Bloom. The Gorgie club has a formal relationship with Bloom's company Jamestown Analytics for recruitment. Elsewhere, Ladbrokes have priced Dundee United at 200/1, Dundee, Kilmarnock, Motherwell and St Mirren at 750/1 while newly promoted Falkirk and Livingston are 1000/1.
AU Financial Review
5 days ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Tabcorp's Gil McLachlan runs the gauntlet of angry country publicans
The Cobargo Hotel is the centre of town, a sleepy village of 800 people on the Princes Highway as it winds itself south from Sydney and into Victoria. It is also the front line of what could be an almighty brawl between hundreds of country publicans and one of the country's biggest corporate bookmakers, ASX-listed wagering giant Tabcorp. For years, Tabcorp has drifted along, losing market share to international rivals like Sportsbet and Ladbrokes, stuck with monopoly agreements to operate in shops and pubs that were once lucrative and are now increasingly a millstone. Punters, unsurprisingly, are happier to place bets using a phone app rather than through ageing pub terminals.
