Gamban: How my former gambling addiction gave me my business idea
Beating an addiction isn’t easy. For Jack Symons, gambling was his vice. Overcoming his addiction led to him founding a revolutionary app, Gamban. Here’s his business story.
Tag: Gambling
Festive reflections on the UK’s changing gambling economy
Christmas is a time for reflection. At Real Business, we ask, is the gambling industry an example of business innovation or a mortal sin” And can SMEs learn anything from them?
If you want to know who will win the general election, ask a gambler
By Staff writer
With a looming Brexit and a Conservative party that appears to be loosing votes by the minute, the upcoming general election is one of the most talked about in recent times.
The entrepreneur who gave his own money away to strangers to hit the jackpot
By Simon Brooke
It’s a phrase that is normally associated with bad media headlines and political controversy, but for former graphic designer Chris Holbrook, “Post Code Lottery” has been very good news.
Paddy Power and Betfair eye 1.1bn merger amid launch of online gambling incubator
The launch of an incubator focused on online gambling startups has coincided with the news that bookmakers Paddy Power and Betfair are planning a possible merger to become a global giant.
London brokerage firm challenges new recruit to eat McDonald’s until he vomits
A 23-year-old trader at energy and financial brokerage Marex Spectron was challenged by his peers to eat eight quarter pounders from McDonald’s within an hour, which resulted in him being violently sick, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Ladbrokes profits hit by big 2014 Boxing Day pay out
British betting business Ladbrokes witnessed revenue growth of nearly 4 per cent during 2014, but saw its profits dented by an £8m hit after Boxing Day football fixtures went the wrong way.