Betting shop battle set to run and run

Ascot is one of the courses due to be shown by SIS from AprilCredit: Edward Whitaker

A battle over betting shop media rights looks set to run and run with a large number of independent bookmakers saying they do not want to take SIS's service next year.

That could have consequences for some of Britain's biggest racecourses through a reduction in media rights income.

Last week SIS announced a relaunch of its service to betting shops, saying it will be a 'must-have' package for bookmakers' customers.

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 8 October 2017inFeatures

Last updated 15:00, 8 October 2017

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