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Ladbrokes: The UK's Leading Betting and Gambling Company
Ladbrokes Coral Group plc, often referred to as Ladbrokes or Ladbrokes Coral, is a betting and gambling company based in London, United Kingdom. It was originally founded in 1886 by Schwind and Pennington, and took the name "Ladbrokes" after Arthur Bendir became a partner in 1902. Traditionally, its clientele consisted of aristocrats from elite gentlemen’s clubs in London, but today, the company appeals to people from all social groups.
The company allows punters to bet on live and upcoming sporting events such as horse racing, football, rugby, and cricket. Gamblers can also enjoy video-simulated casino-style games such as poker, roulette, blackjack, and other classic games. Occasionally, the company will accept unusual bets, such as wagers on the weather at Christmas – ask a member of staff for details on these special bets.
Since its merger with Gala Coral Group in 2016, Ladbrokes Coral has become the largest bookmaker in Britain, employing over 25,000 people and operating more than 3,500 betting shops. In early 2018, the company was acquired by Entain plc (formerly GVC Holdings) after they became majority shareholders. While Ladbrokes Coral’s main focus remains the UK, it has expanded into several European countries, including Ireland, Belgium, and Spain.
With over 3,500 betting shops across the UK, Ladbrokes has a high concentration of store locations nationwide, so you’re never far from one of their branches. Ladbrokes' opening times can vary depending on location, but typical hours are from 8 am to 10 pm, seven days a week. On bank holidays, such as Christmas Day and Boxing Day, opening hours are reduced or shops may be closed. To find the exact opening times of a Ladbrokes near you, it’s best to use the branch locator tool on their website.
In addition to its physical locations, Ladbrokes offers telephone betting and a 24/7 online betting service, so customers can access its services anytime.
Ladbrokes has become the largest gambling and betting company in the UK and continues to grow. Here are five interesting facts you may not know about Ladbrokes Coral:
- It is an official sponsor of the Scottish Professional Football League, holding principal sponsorship rights for Scotland’s top four leagues.
- Ladbrokes once owned the DIY store chain Texas Homecare, before selling it to J Sainsbury plc.
- In 1979, a national scandal involving police bribery and illegal marketing led to the closure of four major casinos.
- Ladbrokes ventured into markets outside of Europe, including the United States, but ceased operations there after disappointing results.
- Prior to the 2016 merger, Ladbrokes had purchased Coral in 1998 but was ordered by the UK government to sell the company due to anti-competition regulations.
Ladbrokes Coral offers a wide range of gambling and betting products. While its principal focus is sports betting, the company also provides financial betting, poker, casino games, bingo, and backgammon.
In addition to its physical betting shops, customers can access Ladbrokes' services online, through mobile apps, or on tablet devices. New customers are often enticed with sign-up offers such as free bets when creating an account.
Ladbrokes was founded in 1886 by Messrs. Schwind and Pennington. Its first offices were located in the Strand before later moving to Mayfair, where it catered to London’s elite. Business declined after the Second World War until the company was purchased by Mark and Cyril Stein. Following the 1961 Betting and Gaming Act, Stein established a chain of betting shops and began to diversify Ladbrokes’ business.
Between 1967 and 1973, Ladbrokes experienced rapid expansion, growing from 50 betting shops to 1,135. However, in 1979, the company was involved in a scandal over illegal marketing in London, leading to the closure of four major casinos and a significant financial loss. Despite this, Ladbrokes has steadily grown through acquisitions and expansions and is now the largest bookmaker in the UK.
