E-tote, the UK based internet betting company, has joined forces with Benfield Sports International (BSI), rights holders of the Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP) to offer, for the first time, live online betting via betSGP.com which can be accessed through the official SGP Series website www.speedwaygp.com.
Online betting fits perfectly with the 25 heat format of each Grand Prix event as each heat lasts just over one minute and is ideal for those wishing to have a flutter on GP racing. Fans can place a variety of bets around each Grand Prix in the world championship series, the initial tote betting options available includes:
Further betting options will be added throughout the year.
BetSGP.com will be offering a special launch promotion of Bet 5 Get 5. Customers who register, deposit, and bet at least £5 will be given £5 back to their account. This allows new customers to try the service for free.
Edwin Osborne, Managing Director, E-Tote, said:
‘We are delighted to have teamed up with Benfield Sports International to offer fans the added excitement of trying to correctly predict results at each GP. The Speedway Grand Prix Series has a massive international following and we believe the addition of betting will just add to the excitement of the Series. Speedway is a fast and exciting sport and is perfect for the tote style betting being offered. As the season unfolds we will be introducing a range of other bets to further enhance the Series.’
John Postlethwaite, Chief Executive, Benfield Sports International, commented:
‘On-line betting has really come to the fore in recent years and we are very pleased to be working with e-tote to give supporters of the Series a chance to have a flutter on their favourite sport. Fans have always been able to get live results from the website and the addition of betSGP.com adds another dimension to their enjoyment of the Series.’
For further information please contact:
Nicola Sands, Media Manager, Benfield Sports International
Tel: +44 (0)207 578 7453 E-mail: nicola@benfieldsports.com