Press Releases

11 01, 2018

Betfred to sponsor the Championship and League 1

The Rugby Football League is delighted to announce that Betfred will become the title partner of the Championship and League 1 until 2019, meaning that the UK based bookmakers now sponsor all three professional tiers of the sport.

Betfred have two years remaining on their Super League title sponsorship agreement and following a fantastic first year in the sport have decided to increase their involvement in the game by becoming title partner of the top three tiers of the sport.

Speaking following the announcement, acting Rugby Football League Chief Executive, Ralph Rimmer, said: “We are delighted that Betfred have extended their involvement in the sport to the Championship and League 1. Betfred’s first year involved in the Super League was an unquestionable success and I am certain that they will bring the passion and enthusiasm to their extended sponsorship.

“The Championship and […]

2 08, 2017

Stuart Pearce Kicks-Off New Football Season For Betfred

One time trainee electrician Stuart Pearce has sparked a huge Premier League title debate!
The England legend, who has signed up with Betfred to front the bookie’s Sky Sports TV campaign, believes Manchester United will be champions…and that’s despite him being a former manager of title favourites big-spending  Manchester City.

Pearce is always in demand for his forthright opinions and reckons the £90m record signing of Everton’s Romelu Lukaku by Jose Mourinho from under the noses of his former employers, reigning champions Chelsea, may tip the balance of power back to the north.

With his wealth of experience as a top-flight player and manager, Pearce, aged 55, never sits on the fence.

His no-nonsense opinion delivered in an instantly recognisable voice has great credibility and reflects his vast experience from his much-travelled hard-tackling playing career at Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, West Ham and […]

6 01, 2017

Scoop6 To Smash £800,000 Barrier

There could be more than £800,000 up for grabs in Saturday’s totescoop6, which takes in action from Sandown and Wincanton.
The win fund is on a run of six consecutive rollovers, while the bonus pot hasn’t been emptied since November 26.

The last four legs will be shown live on ITV4 so armchair punters can sit back and enjoy the closing stages of the bet as they target win and bonus funds currently worth £534,080 and £157,342 respectively.

totepool spokesman Andrew Griffiths said: “Scoop6 players are due an upturn in fortunes following a challenging few weeks so it could be the perfect time to play with over £800,000 up for grabs.”

Sandown hosts Saturday’s totejackpot (races 1-6) and the 32Red Veterans’ Handicap Chase (3:00 Sandown) has been selected as the totetrifecta rollover race.

totescoop6 races – 07/01/2017

Leg 1: 1:15 Sandown

Leg 2: 1:30 Wincanton

Leg 3: […]

4 01, 2017

Betfred To Sponsor Crolla-Linares Rematch At Manchester Arena

Anthony Crolla will meet Jorge Linares in a rematch for the WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring magazine World Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena on March 25th, live on Sky Sports and sponsored by bookie Betfred.

Crolla and Linares met in the same venue for the belts in September with the Venezuelan coming out on top in an enthralling contest, ending the brilliant winning run of Manchester hero ‘Million Dollar’ who claimed the title with a stoppage win over Darleys Perez in November 2015 before destroying dangerous Ismael Barroso in May.

The 30 year old from Moston is delighted to get a second crack at the classy Linares, and believes he’s better placed to regain his title following their first meeting.

“There had been lots of talk on the rematch since the first fight with Jorge so I’m delighted to finally get […]

26 12, 2016

No Vacation For Scoop6 Punters

A 33/1 success for Colin Tizzard’s Royal Vacation in an eventful Kauto Star Novices Chase at Kempton saw the Scoop6 rollover after just four legs.

A win fund of £387,618 and a bonus fund of £105,034 was up for grabs on a special Boxing Day edition of the popular pool bet.

Earlier on in the afternoon a 12/1 success for Little Bruce, a 7/2 win for the well supported Poker School and a bloodless victory for Definitely Red at 9/2 meant 166 tickets remained at the halfway stage but none had covered the Paddy Brennan ridden 6yo in the Grade One race, perhaps surprisingly considering the yards fine form this season, which means an estimated £750,000 could be up for grabs on New Year’s Day where the ITV camera’s will be showing action from Cheltenham & Musselburgh.

Totepool spokesman Matt Hulmes said […]

23 12, 2016

Boxing Day Bonanza With £500,000 Scoop6

The totescoop6 will be in operation on Boxing Day and a single winner could unwrap a late Christmas present worth £500,000.
The bet was not won last Saturday, giving a rollover of £302,483 in the win fund and £74,629 in the bonus fund.

The bet features three races from Kempton’s King George VI card and these are accompanied by a trio of contests from Wetherby.  Three legs of the bet will be shown live on Channel 4.

An extra bonus of £100,000 is also up for grabs courtesy of Betfred boss Fred Done for a single Scoop6 winner from one of the following qualifying channels – Betfred shops, online and mobile, totesport.com or mobile, and the racecourse with totepool.

 totepool spokesman Andrew Griffiths said: “You don’t need to be one of the three wise men to figure out there’s some cracking value to […]

17 12, 2016

Encore brings curtain down on Scoop6 hopes

The enigmatic Regal Encore triggered a totescoop6 rollover at Ascot this afternoon after he knocked out the 48 tickets still chasing the prize in the fifth leg at odds of 20/1.

The earlier damage had been done by Gino Trail (13/2), Poker School (8/1), Unowhatimeanharry (6/5F) and Yala Enki (3/1F) to send a win pool of £302,483 rolling over to Boxing Day.

The bonus fund was not in play and will kick off with £74,629 in the kitty when the pools reopen after Christmas.

totepool spokesman Andrew Griffiths said: “Regal Encore was a showstopper for all the wrong reasons at Ascot but a potential £500,000 Scoop6 could really get the party started on Boxing Day.”

A total of £145,938 was invested into this afternoon’s pools and there were 160 winners of the £159.60 place dividend.

totescoop6 dividends – 17/12/2016

Win: Not won

Place: £159.60 – 160 […]

22 11, 2016

Betfred Manager Mabbett Wins Prestigious Industry Award

Robert Mabbett made history by becoming the first ever Betfred winner of the Racing Post/SIS betting shop manager of the year award!

The 37 year old, who has only been in the industry five years has always put the customer first – and has made great efforts to ensure his Welton Road shop in Brough, East Yorkshire is at the centre of the community.

He impressed judges after taking part in a cyclathon to raise money for the mental health charity Mind and helped raise £120 for MacMillan with a coffee morning supported by regulars at his busy shop.

Already crowned regional champion on the north-east, father of two Mabbett was put forward into the final eight candidates for his outstanding efforts.

He was announced as the national champion at a glitzy award ceremony at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London.

After receiving […]

11 11, 2016

Betfred Reach Agreement To Buy 322 Shops From Ladbrokes/Coral As Part Of Their Merger

Betfred has successfully acquired 322 shops from Ladbrokes and Gala Coral as part of their merger.

Ladbrokes and Gala Coral had to off load these shops to allay competition concerns.

Betfred boss Fred Done said: “I am delighted to have an agreement in place to buy 322 shops from Ladbrokes/Coral.

“It shows that even in this digital age I still believe in Britain’s betting shops and I want to invest in our high streets.

“I started with just one shop in 1967 with an emphasis on customer service and the best offers on the high street, this ethos will now be extended to even more betting shops and takes my estate to just under 1700 premises.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in this deal.”

Betfred boss Fred Done said: “I am delighted to have an agreement in place to […]

14 10, 2016

Betfred Announced As New Title Sponsor For Super League

Super League is delighted to announce that UK based bookmakers Betfred will become the title partner of Rugby League’s elite club competition, the Betfred Super League, for the next three years.
Since brothers Fred and Peter Done opened their first store in Salford in 1967, Betfred has grown to become the world’s largest independent bookmaker, with over 1,300 stores nationwide and Head Offices in Birchwood, Warrington.
The company will have naming rights to the Betfred Super League in their 50th year of trading and will be showcased at grounds across the country in front of more than two million spectators each year. The brand will also benefit from featuring across TV and radio through Super League partners Sky Sports, BBC TV, BBC 5Live Radio and talkSPORT.

Following the announcement of the partnership, Super League Chief Executive Nigel Wood, said: “Betfred is a well-recognised household name and I am delighted to welcome them […]