BGC: Reeves making a mockery of growth strategy with gambling tax August 20, 2025 The Government would be “making a mockery of their growth strategy” if they introduce a mulled gambling tax, the chief of the Betting and Gaming Council has said. Grainne Hurst insists that plans by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Treasury that could hit bookies with tax rises and potentially drive punters away from popular sites [...]
Exclusive: TNT Sports to send broadcast team to Ashes this winter August 19, 2025 TNT Sports are planning to send their own commentary and presentation team to the Ashes later this year after signing an exclusive one-year rights deal with Cricket Australia earlier this month. The broadcaster’s coverage of recent England tours, such as the women’s Ashes campaign and the men’s Test series in India last winter, was largely based on taking the [...]
Draper signs multi-year Vuori deal ahead of US Open August 19, 2025 Sporting brand Vuori has captured its biggest talent to date, signing up British No1 tennis star Jack Draper ahead of the US Open. The self-proclaimed “performance and lifestyle brand known for its coastal California-inspired style”, which last year announced a $825m investment round led by General Atlantic and Stripes, will partner with Draper as part [...]
Premier League clubs pass £2bn in summer spending as record looms August 19, 2025 Premier League clubs have passed £2bn in summer transfer spending as the English top flight closes in on an all-time window record. The continued trickle of transfer fees agreed by Premier League clubs has seen the total spend hit £2.3bn, just £50m short of the 2023 record of £2.36bn. Spending, unsurprisingly, has been fuelled by [...]
I bet on the Premier League using AI. Here’s how much I made August 19, 2025 Last week City AM revealed that two thirds of Fantasy Premier League players would use AI to help pick their points-based teams throughout the season. And it got us thinking; how accurate could AI be in predicting the outcome of Premier League football matches? So in that spirit, hard earned cash was siphoned off this [...]
US Open Mixed Doubles Championship a smart revenue extractor August 19, 2025 The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship gets underway today but it has been controversial. But does it strike a balance between being fresh and just a money maker? At some point later today it is likely that tennis fans will watch former grand slam winner Emma Raducanu face off against British No1 Jack Draper. This [...]
Budget: Growing concern gambling tax could impact hospitality August 19, 2025 There is growing concern that the potential gambling tax levied by Rachel Reeves and the Treasury could have a knock on effect into the hospitality industry. A levy that would see bookies forced to pay a hiked tax sum, to bring them in line with online casinos and gaming sites, could be catastrophic for sports [...]
More US investment in Premier League than other major football leagues August 18, 2025 There are more clubs in the Premier League with US investment than in any other of the major European football leagues, a new report has shown. Over half, 13, of the 20 Premier League clubs in England have US investor participation, ranging from 100 per cent ownership down to smaller stakes. The PitchBook report shows [...]
Exclusive: Wembley in line to stage Springboks match against Japan August 18, 2025 The world champion South Africa rugby team will play at Wembley Stadium in November in a repeat of their “Miracle of Brighton” match against Japan, City AM understands. The Springboks, currently playing in the southern hemisphere Rugby Championship, will head to Europe in November for their traditional tour. They’re listed to face France on 8 [...]
Tories: Reeves gambling tax hike raises risk of black market betting August 18, 2025 The Conservatives have warned of a rise in black market betting if Labour levies a tax on gamblers to fill Treasury coffers. The Government is increasingly looking like it will need to find tax rises to announce at Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ autumn Budget, with punters on the front line to be hit hard by No11. [...]