Betonsports Share Discussion Threads

[moogies] 16/12/2005 13:17

BETonSPORTS PLC
16 December 2005


BETonSPORTS PLC ("the Company")

Holding(s) in Company

The Company was informed on 15 December 2005 by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. that as
at the close of business on 13 December 2005, it and its affiliates held an
aggregate interest in 4,147,833 ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company
("Ordinary Shares"), representing approximately 4.94 per cent of the Company's
issued ordinary share capital.

This holding is registered as follows:

Registered Holder Holding of Ordinary Shares Percentage Holding (%)
------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------

Goldman Sachs & Co 2,646,388 3.15
Goldman Sachs
International 1,501,445 1.79

Total 4,147,833 4.94



16 December 2005

[moogies] 06/12/2005 16:47

It's not just NFL though is it?

According to website BETonSPORTS comprises


BETonSPORTS.com
BoSPoker.com
BoSGaming.net
BosCasino.com



amongst others.





M.

[qlder] 06/12/2005 15:21

Interesting point. The bear case might subscribe to the very poor (for bookmakers) NFL results 2/3rds of the way through the season. Seemingly favourites just keep winning. As a holder of SBT this affects sportsbetting margins, but i'm not that concerned given the diversity of product and geographies SBT has, but am a little concerned here so holding off on any buys.

Just my opinion, dyor etc etc

[moogies] 06/12/2005 14:19

Good Question.


Forecasts
Year Ending Sales(£m) Pre-tax(£m) EPS P/E PEG EPS Grth. Div Yield
31-Jan-06 740.65 11.96 11.83p 11.9 0.2 +55% 6.82p 4.8%
31-Jan-07 855.98 15.77 15.23p 9.3 0.3 +29% 6.83p 4.8%


Undervalued?


M.

[makingheaps] 05/12/2005 20:21

I've enjoyed profits in the last two weeks on PRTY and 888 why not BSS to the same degree. OK the businesses are not the same, but it was the PRTY announcement back in the summer that growth was slowing that caused BSS to fall from the 160/170 level. Now that nerves have settled why aren't we back up there?

[moogies] 30/11/2005 11:38

Goldman Sachs Group Inc on board with a 5.50% holding:



M.

[kdwilson] 25/11/2005 08:13

here it starts....creeping up now....this will quietly get back up to teh 160-70 level it was pre the Partygaming Poker led problems....

[kdwilson] 18/11/2005 12:24

directors all buying....this is mis priced...Sportingbet has results soon which will get sector going again and this is the cheapest one around!

[makingheaps] 17/11/2005 15:23

I guess the market was hoping for something a bit more upbeat

[kdwilson] 17/11/2005 08:53

upgrades this am apparently....dont know why shares not up....a large buyer not willing to overpay so MMs holding ot back...?

[m.t.glass] 27/9/2005 00:08

BetonSports launches BOSPoker with the Tribeca Tables Poker Network
26 September 2005


LONDON, UK -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tribeca Tables Europe, Ltd, one of the market leaders of comprehensive ePoker solutions announced today that BETonSPORTS who have 9 Sports Book Brands has joined the Tribeca Tables Poker Network, the world's foremost e-poker aggregator.

Steve Cook from Tribeca Tables said, "Everyone at Tribeca is extremely pleased to be working with BETonSPORTS. BETonSPORTS are our first significant sports brand to join the network and bring a new dimension of players to the poker world. As you know there is a very close synergy between sport bettors and poker players that will truly add value to our aggregator."

BoSPoker.com and Millpoker.com are the first of BETonSPORTS Brands to launch – Both are extremely excited to have re-launched this month with a new poker solution which will give their customers constant access to thousands of online poker players through the Tribeca Tables poker network. The team at BoSPoker.com and Millpoker.com are aggressively cross marketing this new poker solution to their huge customer base. BoSPoker.com recently signed Tom Arnold as national endorser who will appear in adverts on TV and radio, and feature in all off and online advertising. Millions of dollars are already committed to proactively acquire new customers and BETonSPORTS are confident that they will quickly build a substantial profit centre. This confirms BETonSPORTS commitment to provide the complete gaming destination for recreational players.

As the technology provider behind over 100 poker rooms including Paddy Power, Blue Square, Victor Chandler, Golden Palace and Doyles Room, BETonSPORTS assesses that Tribeca now has the "critical mass" to make participation desirable.

Chief Executive David Carruthers commented, "Player liquidity is crucial to the customers' online poker experience. Our deal with Tribeca will guarantee consistent liquidity and cement player loyalty to the BoSPoker brand."

Poker and Casino are now established as standalone profit centres with greatly strengthened management teams and the BoSPoker Tribeca deal parallels the BoSCasino implementation of the RTG platform. Thanks to the experience of last year's soft launch and with the marketing drive fully engaged as race car sponsorship rolls out alongside an integrated online, radio, press and billboard campaign, BoSPoker now has the cards.

About BETonSPORTS: Established in 1995, BetonSports is one of the largest licensed and publicly-traded online wagering companies in the world. Operated by BetonSports plc), BetonSports is licensed in Europe and the Caribbean.

About Tribeca Tables Europe, Limited:

Tribeca Tables Europe, Limited, are registered in the Channel Island of Alderney. Tribeca are the world's first and largest independent network of ePoker brands and committed to providing innovative and reliable software solutions to clients exclusively in the arena of ePoker.

[m.t.glass] 24/9/2005 02:17

Negligible activity in '32 Red' on its first day of trading

(apologies to anyone offended by mentioning it here - but with so much ongoing consolidation I know there are many who track all stocks in this sector)

[m.t.glass] 24/8/2005 16:41

August 24, 2005 10:00 AM US Eastern Timezone

NYSSA Presents I-Gaming Public Offerings Conference

I-Gaming Public Offerings Conference 2005

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2005--The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) and River City Group will present I-Gaming Public Offerings Conference and reception on September 27, 2005.


This conference will spotlight key public i-gaming companies and the opportunities for investors in this growing sector. It will feature presentations from software suppliers, operators, and payment process companies that are publicly listed in North America and the UK.

Gaming analyst Sebastian Sinclair of Christensen Capital Advisors, attorney and former New Jersey gaming regulator Frank Catania, and other industry experts will provide an overview and background of this burgeoning industry. There will also be a panel of investors who will discuss how and why they have made the leap to investing in this industry.

If you are among the growing number of people interested in taking a gamble on stocks in this exploding sector of the gaming industry, this will be your opportunity to listen, learn, and meet the people making it happen.

The following companies are presenting: Betonsports Plc. (LSE: BSS.L), FUN Technologies Plc. (LSE: FUN.L), Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment, Inc. (TSX Venture: LVH; OTCBB: LVFHF), Sportingbet Plc. (LSE: SBT.L), and Trident Gaming Plc. (Private).

The conference will be held on September 27, 2005, 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., at the Harvard Club, 27 West 44th Street, New York, NY. Early registration by September 2, $195 NYSSA members, $295 nonmembers. Prices $70 higher after September 2. Registration deadline is September 20. No charge for press with credentials. A complete agenda is available at

ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=5622 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.

About NYSSA

NYSSA, established in 1937, is the premier independent forum for the exchange of information among investment decision-makers. A not-for-profit educational organization with over 9,000 members, NYSSA is committed to the promotion of best practices and the highest professional and ethical standards in the investment industry. NYSSA is the largest of the more than 131 societies worldwide that make up CFA Institute, which has more than 70,000 members.

[enyaoliver] 21/8/2005 21:59

210p very soon!

[qlder] 19/8/2005 16:49

closing on a new high, previous being 167p on 11th Aug
seemingly a break out from the double bottom of late?

dare i say.....bullish signals?

[qlder] 19/8/2005 13:49

enyaoliver-
No idea!
I'm sbetting long from 148 initial target 180, not based on anything overly scientific except that we're heading into the busy part of the sports year.

[enyaoliver] 18/8/2005 21:18

Where is this going - anyone????

[qlder] 17/8/2005 17:35

BETonSPORTS PLC
17 August 2005





BETonSPORTS PLC ('the Company')


Substantial Interest in Shares



The Company was informed on 17 August 2005 by Fidelity Investments that FMR
Corp. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (including Fidelity Management
& Research Company ('FMRCO')) and Fidelity International Limited ('FIL'),
and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (including Fidelity Investment
Services Ltd ('FISL') and Fidelity Pension Management ('FPM')), both
as non-beneficial holders, have an aggregate interest in 3,212,026
ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ('Ordinary Shares'), representing
approximately 3.83 per cent of the Company's issued ordinary share capital.


This holding is registered as follows:

Registered Holders Management No. of Ordinary
-------------------- Company Shares
--------------------- ------------------------

Brown Brothers Harriman Ltd. FIL 1,797,314
LUX
JP Morgan, Bournemouth FISL 859,226
Citibank London FPM 207,994
JP Morgan, Bournemouth FPM 201,894
State Street BK and TR Co FIL 86,125
London
Bank of New York Brussels FPM 59,473

Total 3,212,026




17 August 2005






This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

[qlder] 17/8/2005 17:28

BETonSPORTS PLC
17 August 2005


BETonSPORTS PLC ('the Company')

Substantial Interest in Shares


The Company was notified on 17 August 2005 that UBS AG and its subsidiary
companies hold 3,348,805 Ordinary Shares of 1p each in the Company. This
represents 3.99 % of the issued share capital of the Company.

17 August 2005


This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange BRGDISDBGGUR

[se16] 11/8/2005 13:16

UBT IS ABOUT TO SIGN A TIE-UP A DEAL WITH A MOBILE PHONE COMPANY SIMILAR TO YOO'S AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

[enya_linnea] 11/8/2005 11:15

Yes the NHL is going to be a big earner for Betonsports. This must
be worth > 220p

[qlder] 11/8/2005 10:33

nice 500k buy at 168p this morning at 9.04 (down on my screen as a sell)
also, a nice purchase of 5 shares...for £8!

[qlder] 10/8/2005 13:43

Rapidly approaching EVO's target of 170p....wonder if they'll upgrade?

Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:07:31 AM ET
Dow Jones Newswires



1058 GMT [Dow Jones] BetonSports (BSS.LN) is likely to benefit from NHL's return after a year-long strike, says Evolution. Says contribution could provide scope for upgrades, and also highlights BetonSports is the cheapest play in the sector. Reiterates buy rating, 170p target. Shares -0.4% at 136p. (PBA)

[nissi beach] 06/8/2005 10:30

UBS forecast looks very bullish at 13.5 others around the 10p mark