The Advertising Standard Authority (ASA), an independent regulator for advertising across all media in the UK, has banned the ‘Complaints line’ advert aired by Paddy Power. This is after receiving complaints that the advert contained misleading information.

The advert, featuring comedian Kayvan Novak, promoted Paddy Power’s free bet on all second places at the Cheltenham 2016. It further provided that the offer was available and open to all customers.

ASA concluded that the advert was misleading since the bookmaker had actually barred some customers from participating in the promotion thus contravening the advert’s impression that the promotion was open to all customers, this was after reviewing the terms of the promotion. Paddy Power came to its defense by claiming that potential abuse of the bonus is what necessitated the barring of some of its customer base from participating in the promotions.

The Terms and Conditions, ‘T&C apply’ caution placed on the advert by Paddy Power was found to be insufficient, this is because any customer, inclusive of those that were barred would presume that the ad was open to everyone and thus take up the promotion, whereas that was not the case. Thus as a result of Paddy Power implying that the promotion was open to everyone the advert was banned due to the misleading information.

Betting companies continues to assimilate their counterparts in attempt to increase their revenue in the betting market. Recently, Unibet Plc has acquired the iGame Holding Plc a betting operator that is based in Malta.

It has been claimed that Unibet cashed out a total of €59 million (£41 million) to acquire the iGame services with all its collection included. It earn out payment will be offered to the company with the deadline set to 30 June 2016. The calculation of the earn-out payment is the product of the EBITDA by 6.2 which is deemed to run up to €20m. This includes the aspect of the company over performing.

For the initial six months in 2015, iGame claimed that it had gunned a total of €13.7m with the addition of €4.7 million from the H1 2015 EBITDA. It further noted that it had acquired more than 75,000 clients at the time.

Following the acquiring of the iGame, Unibet will be among the top operators in the Nordic betting markets. The company seeks to extend is market services across the globe as it was evident in 2014 when the company acquired UK based bookmaker Stan James for £19 million with an aim of increasing its revenue.cal

The CEO of Unibet Henrik Tjarnstrom claimed that that the acquisition of iGame comes at an advantage to them as the firm has a very strong fan base and that they would bring together mobiles, cross channel and product expertise at a bigger scale and would equip their casino with all sorts of slots to increase income.

At the same time, Tommi Maijala the CEO at iGame claimed that it was his pleasure to joined hands with the Unibet group with the aim of putting into practice their same agenda of being on service to their clients as well as making developments in their operations daily. He trusted the association and believed that both parties’ clients will acquire the benefits at their hand. The two firms would initiate development and growth in improving their products offered.

Heads at Unibet claimed that the managerial hierarchy under the supervision of CEO Tommi Maijala would remain intact and would be subjected to withholding schemes that would aim at delivering the business plan for the next couple of years.

European sports betting operator Marathonbet has claimed to strike one of a kind deal with England club giants Manchester United. This comes after the company claimed that it is on the verge of expanding its markets globally and would start the process in UK.

Marathonbet will become the official sponsor and associates of Manchester United commonly referred to as the ‘Red Devil’ for whole of the 2015/2016 season. Incorporated in the deal, Manchester United are supposed to have Marathonbet promoted all across matches that would be played in the 75,000 seat capacity; Old Trafford.

Moreover, the deal claimed that Marathonbet will make use of Manchester United digital channels as well as vast social media in attempt to make its profile known by many. Marathonbet also claimed that it would offer the club a hand in situations pertaining community and social programs.

The CEO of Marathonbet Stan Reoutt claimed that Marathonbet has been involved in various activities that would see it be on top of football betting. The deal with Manchester United will form a base for its new branding in the field. This comes due to the fact that the club is well known by many across the globe. This deal forms their main initial step in the global arena of sports betting. He concluded that he was eager to work with the club and its fans too.

Richard Arnold the Manchester United Group Managing Director echoed Stan words and claimed that the big and strong fan base for the club would be the key bridge that would be initiated by its associates in bringing an array of innovative ways. One advantage that would bring prosperity is that Marathonbet has over 20 different languages that it operates in and it will help the two to run their programs across the globe. This association will bring unique contents to its fans as well as spirited betting odds. With this, it would be very easy for fans to place their bets and win instant and well paying prizes.

The upcoming Betting on Football Conference scheduled for next month will focus on betting partnership and will be held at The Emirates.

Since it was founded over a century ago, Forest Green Rovers has been playing most of its matches in the lower English divisions. However, it is on verge of attaining promotions come this season. These efforts may be attributed to their chairman Dale Vince the owner to green energy company Ecotricity who took over the team in 2010 when it faced many problems among them financial constrains.

Vince said that despite him being involved with issues pertaining energy, transport as well as food, he decided to pop in and rescue the team and make their soccer more fertile. Vince is focused to make Forest green Rovers one of the prominent clubs in Britain and probably globally.

With a week to spare before the kick off of the 2015/2016 campaign workers was busy modifying Rover’s pitch with the association of the Soil Association who confirmed the organic credentials. Grounds man Matt Rainey claimed that they were very unique as they make use of their biological, organic to keep their turf natural. They use recycled water and rainy water to maintain the green and lush turf.

They became the very first team in UK to incorporate robotic mowers that work under no human supervision. It is the same technology that is used by Germany powerhouse Bayern Munich. The team boost self generated power from 180 roof-mounted solar panels that runs the mow-rob.

In the last four years, the club has banned red meat for both players and fans and has rather incorporated organic food and vegetables. They have also initiated a shop that sells organic beer. The club now has dedicated its efforts on having vegan foods and according to a survey, the food is deemed to be good for all.

According to Chef Nicholas Allan who runs a café next to the stadium claimed that the new change in diet would affect stomachs of several players but with time they would get used to it. The main thing would be keeping the food always delicious and many will come to love it.

This program was accepted by club members with midfielder Rob Sinclair claiming that this was the best initiative ever and they would all give it support. This was echoed by staff member Sue as well as he colleague Karen. Fans too were not left behind as they claimed that no matter how hard it may seem for some, they would give it a try and with no time, all would be uniform.

One of the great executives in world of sports is Dave Dombrowski. Despite his efforts of elevating the Detroit Tigers, the club decided not to award him with another contract. Dombrowski is one of the greatest after he won championship with Florida Marlins and run the Montreal Expos. He is one of the best baseball tacticians and at 59 years of age, he still has more to offer to any club. The $3 million he earned with Tigers represents just a small ratio of what the executives would get in the market place.

Being a free agent, Dombrowski has caught eyes of various teams. The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to replace their outgoing CEO Paul Beeston and have made secret contact with Dombrowski to take the job offer. Boston on the other had have Larry Lucchion leaving the club and would be much willing to have Dombrowski as their head of baseball operation and would match Sam Kennedy. Los Angeles Angels also are looking for a GM.

If he feels that he doesn’t deserve any of these jobs, Dombrowski can take up the role in TV station where he will be having a pre-match, half-time as well as post match NFL analysis. It is yet to be confirmed if he would take a five year $35 million offer from Andrew Friedman the president of Dodgers.

This contract from Friedman would go up to $12 million an year but worry has if a free agent such as Dombrowski would be entitled to an eight figure salary. This comes after a thesis written by Lewie Pollis a student at Brown claiming that a valued GM should basically ear over $50 million a year provided he makes his players expandable and victory thirsty. He adds that someone like Dombrowski who elevated The Tigers from their famous 119 lose should be accorded with great respect and be accorded with the highest salary figure.

A new chapter can be written by Dombrowski where his brain can earn him more cash than it did before. He currently leads the Major League Baseball’s committee. He has a sharp mind and keeps his allies close.