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Betting Shop Manager of the Year Coral buys Chas


ANDY BENNETT, WHO runs Scotbet’s Selkirk shop, is the Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year for 2011 after what chairman of judges Brough Scott described as the “tightest competition” in its 24-year history. He received the prestigious


Kendall chain


award at Knightsbridge’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower. His winner’s prize includes a VIP trip for two to the 2013 Dubai World Cup. Bennett said: “I am thrilled to


bits. It’s a family company and I would like to thank all of my team. I love my work and there aren’t many who can say that. It’s been an incredible day and I can’t quite believe it.” The 70-shop Scotbet chain


is headed by former Tote chief executive John Heaton who became Scotbet’s chairman in August. This was the second consecutive win for the independents, Choicebet’s


Andy Bennett of Scotbet, Selkirk. Winner of the Betting Shop Manager of the Year 2011


Picture: Lesley Sharman


Demetriou last year, while the achievement of finalist Emma-Jane Bailey of six-shop Creedbet reflects further credit on the independent sector.n


following Michael


Coral have purchased the Chas Kendall chain, which operates 30 shops and employs more than 150 staff in Cumbria and south-west Scotland. The acquisition includes ten shops in Barrow-in- Furness, where Chas Kendall established the firm in 1925, and provides Coral with a foothold in Cumbria. The purchase takes Coral to 1,710 outlets and consolidates their position in third place behind William Hill (2,370) and Ladbrokes (2,097). Coral chief executive Andy


Hornby said: “This is a brilliant acquisition. Chas Kendall operated an excellent chain of shops in a region where Coral was not well represented. It is therefore a perfect fit for Coral and we would like to extend a very warm welcome to all Chas Kendall staff and customers.


determination to keep growing a strong shop network and we will continue to invest in our estate, both through acquisi- tions and through our ongoing upgrade programme.”n


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