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Betting through interactive television

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Skybet, the online betting subsidiary of BSkyB, has recorded a significant half-year increase in turnover and overall gross margin.

“The underlying increase in gross margin reflects strong growth in betting and gaming through interactive TV,” James Murdoch, BSkyB\’s CEO, said commenting the group\’s results.

Interactive TV betting is thought to account for around 70% of bets placed on the Skybet system.