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A GAME OF TWO SCARVES: JAMIE REDKNAPP INVESTIGATES THE TRAGEDY OF HALF-AND-HALF SCARVES IN FOOTBALL

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4 years ago

January 21, 2022

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New Paddy Power series sees Redknapp chance his arm as documentary maker to learn about the origins of one of the worst things to happen to football

Footballer-turned-pundit, Jamie Redknapp, is now stepping into the world of hard-hitting documentaries to tackle one of the biggest issues in the modern-day game…the half-and-half scarf.

Paddy Power’s Jamie Redknapp Investigates is a new series that will see the former Liverpool and Spurs legend get to the bottom of the things that really annoy football fans about the modern game.

Episode one sees Redknapp get to the bottom of half-and-half scarves – the ghastly neckwear issue, described by fans he interviews as “Filth”, “Foul” and “So sh*t”.

In the first of a three part series – with episodes two and three released over the fortnight – Redknapp reveals the industry is now worth “over half a billion pounds” and tracks down the inventor of the half-and-half scarf.

The inventor, Brian, explains that the inspiration behind joining two separate scarves together was his own divorce, after his wife cut everything he owned in half.

Sewing his Arsenal and Holland neckwear together, Brian created the world’s first half-and-half scarf – which rather unfortunately reads “Arse land”.

But, at what cost? “Half-and-half scarves have a very short shelf life,” says Redknapp’s next interviewee – environmental activist, Lisa.

Discarded items can unfortunately find their way into nature, with Lisa reporting sightings of a baboon wearing a scarf featuring Tony Pulis at one end Sean Dyche at the other. Although Lisa does say that there aren’t health implications for the animals, they “just look really stupid”.

Redknapp then returns to see Brian once more as he’s told there’s a gift waiting for him. And, after showing off his diversified portfolio (including Manchester United and Liverpool half-and-half facemasks), the inventor gives the former England international his present.

Unfortunately, the Redknapp edition scarf features Harry at one end but the wrong Jamie at the other – Jamie Vardy.

Episode two of Paddy Power’s Jamie Redknapp Investigates, released next Friday, will see Jamie taking on Twitter trolls.

Spokesman Paddy Power said: “Forget diving, dodgy VAR calls and people leaving early – half-and-half scarves are the biggest disgrace in football right now. So, we put our best man on the case to investigate and uncover the ugly truth about this scourge of modern football that we know annoys all proper football fans across the country.

“Because there are some things that just don’t look right together, like pasta and ketchup or Tottenham and trophies.”

The full video can be viewed on Paddy Power’s YouTube and Twitter pages.

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BOYLE Sports adds 65 hires to Belgrade tech hub, targets further growth

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2 minutes ago

July 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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BOYLE Sports is expanding its Serbia-based technology hub after hiring just over 65 people in the past 12 months, the company said on 14th July, 2026. The hires are based in Belgrade and support BOYLE Sports’ next phase of development as an omni-channel betting operator.

BOYLE Sports said it aims to increase headcount in Serbia by an additional 30% over the next few months. The company positioned the hub as a way to access experienced developers with gaming industry knowledge, as it continues to build out its technology capability.

Jim Parkins, Chief Technology Officer at BOYLE Sports, said: “Serbia gives us access to exceptional technology talent, with the development experience and gaming-sector knowledge we need to support our continued growth. We have been deliberate in how we have built the team, and are delighted with the calibre of people on board.

“AI is changing how technology teams work and we are embracing that while simultaneously continuing to invest in people, because the strongest businesses will be those that combine smart technology with talented teams who know how to apply it.”

The Serbia expansion follows BOYLE Sports’ recent announcement of a partnership with AWS, which the company said is intended to bolster its technology stack and support growth across the markets where it operates.

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Betano betting data favours Argentina and France to reach World Cup final

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2 minutes ago

July 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Kaizen Gaming has released betting data from its Betano sportsbook indicating users are backing Argentina and France to reach the World Cup final. The company said the data was extracted on the morning of 13 July 2026 across 18 markets, excluding the UK.

In Betano’s “To Qualify” market for the semi-finals, Kaizen said 71% of users backed Argentina to qualify over England. France was a stronger favourite in the same market, with 79% of users expecting France to beat Spain.

Kaizen also shared player scoring selections for the semi-finals. It said Kylian Mbappe was backed by 60% of players to score in the first semi-final, while Lionel Messi led the “any time” scoring selections in the second semi-final at 34%.

For England’s match, Kaizen said users were backing Jude Bellingham to score (28%), ahead of captain Harry Kane (20%). The company noted that “The international data sources may vary according to betting option availability per market.”

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Aviatrix expands in Brazil with Flutter brand Betnacional

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2 minutes ago

July 14, 2026

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Aviatrix has strengthened its position in Brazil after going live with Betnacional, one of the country’s leading online betting and gaming brands, and part of Flutter Entertainment.

The partnership brings Aviatrix’s classic crash game, which has rapidly become a fan favourite in Brazil, to Betnacional players for the first time.

Frederico Cunha, Head of Games at Flutter Brazil, said: “Our strategy is centered on building a gaming portfolio that reflects the evolving preferences of Brazilian players. By continuously introducing innovative and high-quality content, we strengthen the overall player experience and reinforce Betnacional’s position as one of Brazil’s leading entertainment platforms. The addition of Aviatrix is another step in delivering on that commitment”.

Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “Brazil continues to be one of the most important markets for Aviatrix, and going live with Betnacional is a major milestone for us. Betnacional is one of the leading brands in the country and this partnership is a strong endorsement of the momentum Aviatrix is building in Brazil. We are excited to bring Aviatrix to even more players in the country.”

The launch with Betnacional marks another major step in Aviatrix’s Brazilian expansion, following the company’s certification for Brazil’s federal regulated market. To find out more, please visit: www.aviatrix.bet.

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