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  • Thursday, 6 June, 2024
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    So you want to own a racehorse?

    A racing syndicate can bring with it instant social cachet – and big winnings. Time to join the club

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  • Tuesday, 4 June, 2024
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    Robert Tchenguiz argues he was a retail investor in IG Index lawsuit

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  • Thursday, 16 May, 2024
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  • Wednesday, 17 April, 2024
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  • Tuesday, 26 March, 2024
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  • Monday, 25 March, 2024
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  • Thursday, 14 March, 2024
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  • Monday, 22 January, 2024
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    Blackstone-backed business cornered critical part of US betting market

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    The Stoke-run gambling empire has made Denise Coates one of the world’s best-paid bosses

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    The Ladbrokes owner cited its withdrawal from 140 territories as part of efforts to clean up

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  • Thursday, 21 December, 2023
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  • Sunday, 17 December, 2023
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  • Thursday, 14 December, 2023
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  • Wednesday, 13 December, 2023
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    Departure of Jette Nygaard-Andersen comes after several costly acquisitions and company’s languishing share price

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  • Friday, 8 December, 2023
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