Sportech reveals 2009 profits slump

Pools the cause of profits dive
Pools the cause of profits dive

Only yesterday we reported how unpopular pools betting is in the UK and Sportech’s figures appear to justify that finding. The 14% fall in operating profit for 2009 was also down to the underperformance of its online bingo, casino and poker division, while the company insists investment in the pools business is the reason for its £3.1m dip from the previous year. You’re telling me it is…Read more.