Eurosportbet to close UK-facing business

Hardly a surprise in this news, they were never going to be a serious bookmaker without advertising outside their own network. The French market, where the government forces them to bet to joke percentages making winning long-term inconceivable, was always going to suit them better. Mature markets don't fall for marketing glitz and poor odds when you're well back in the queue for brand awareness.Posted byScott Fergusonat18:01

Denis O'Regan close to return after leg injury

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Hollyoaks stars help close final Chester card

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