2014年1月31日星期五
2014年1月27日星期一
Telcos still battling to air World Cup
Telcos still battling to air World Cup
Cable-TV providers SingTel and StarHub told MyPaper that they are still locked in negotiations with Fifa, the sport's world governing body. (FILE PHOTO)
WITH less than five months to go before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, Singapore's race to bag television rights for the tournament could head into extra time.
At least 208 territories worldwide have already secured the rights, but cable-TV providers SingTel and StarHub told MyPaper that they are still locked in negotiations with Fifa, the sport's world governing body.
Experts and fans are fearing a replay of the 2010 World Cup fiasco, when Singapore's TV deal was reached just 35 days before the first match in South Africa.
Then, Singapore subscribers paid $70 (early-bird price, with GST) each to watch all 64 matches - a four-fold increase from 2006.
The signs are ominous this year.
StarHub has been in talks with Fifa since 2012, and Ms Lee Soo Hui, head of the telco's media-business unit, said several factors have made negotiations "very challenging".
Cost is an obvious stumbling block, and Ms Lee noted that prices for sports content are soaring worldwide.
Time is not on Singapore's side either. Due to the time difference in Brazil, most of the matches for the June 12-July 13 tournament will be played in the wee hours of the morning, making it difficult to attract viewers.
As a result, StarHub "does not expect a strong response from sponsors and advertisers", who can help to defray the cost of the TV rights.
The telco has promised to "acquire the content at a sensible rate, so as to keep the World Cup affordable for the majority of Singapore viewers".
But market forces are at work.
In 2010, SingTel and StarHub reportedly paid about $20 million for the rights, about half of what Fifa was asking for.
In contrast, Singapore's World Cup TV rights were reportedly purchased for around US$5 million (about S$6 million) in 2006.
The price hike is down to the stiff competition between SingTel and StarHub in recent years, said Mr Vivek Couto, executive director at Media Partners Asia.
The wildcard this year will be the Republic's cross-carriage law, which states that pay-TV operators must share exclusive content with one another. This law will further complicate negotiations, said Mr Couto.
A case in point was last year's wrangle over TV rights for the English Premier League. SingTel insisted it did not sign an exclusive deal for the rights, but was still ordered by the Media Development Authority of Singapore to share its 2013-2016 Premier League content with StarHub.
Singapore's other telco, M1, which also has a pay-TV service, said it will not bid for this year's World Cup rights, but is exploring the option of cross-carrying the content.
Meanwhile, tech blogger Alfred Siew believes it is in the telcos' interests to sew up a deal as soon as possible. This will give them more lead time to secure sponsors and come up with more attractive packages for fans.
Said football fan and undergraduate Wei De Wong, 21: "If the rumours are true and if they are going to increase the price again, it will be unacceptable.
"I will just watch it at a friend's house or at a pub. I might even share the subscription costs with my friend."
~News courtesy of My Paper~
Cable-TV providers SingTel and StarHub told MyPaper that they are still locked in negotiations with Fifa, the sport's world governing body. (FILE PHOTO)
WITH less than five months to go before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, Singapore's race to bag television rights for the tournament could head into extra time.
At least 208 territories worldwide have already secured the rights, but cable-TV providers SingTel and StarHub told MyPaper that they are still locked in negotiations with Fifa, the sport's world governing body.
Experts and fans are fearing a replay of the 2010 World Cup fiasco, when Singapore's TV deal was reached just 35 days before the first match in South Africa.
Then, Singapore subscribers paid $70 (early-bird price, with GST) each to watch all 64 matches - a four-fold increase from 2006.
The signs are ominous this year.
StarHub has been in talks with Fifa since 2012, and Ms Lee Soo Hui, head of the telco's media-business unit, said several factors have made negotiations "very challenging".
Cost is an obvious stumbling block, and Ms Lee noted that prices for sports content are soaring worldwide.
Time is not on Singapore's side either. Due to the time difference in Brazil, most of the matches for the June 12-July 13 tournament will be played in the wee hours of the morning, making it difficult to attract viewers.
As a result, StarHub "does not expect a strong response from sponsors and advertisers", who can help to defray the cost of the TV rights.
The telco has promised to "acquire the content at a sensible rate, so as to keep the World Cup affordable for the majority of Singapore viewers".
But market forces are at work.
In 2010, SingTel and StarHub reportedly paid about $20 million for the rights, about half of what Fifa was asking for.
In contrast, Singapore's World Cup TV rights were reportedly purchased for around US$5 million (about S$6 million) in 2006.
The price hike is down to the stiff competition between SingTel and StarHub in recent years, said Mr Vivek Couto, executive director at Media Partners Asia.
The wildcard this year will be the Republic's cross-carriage law, which states that pay-TV operators must share exclusive content with one another. This law will further complicate negotiations, said Mr Couto.
A case in point was last year's wrangle over TV rights for the English Premier League. SingTel insisted it did not sign an exclusive deal for the rights, but was still ordered by the Media Development Authority of Singapore to share its 2013-2016 Premier League content with StarHub.
Singapore's other telco, M1, which also has a pay-TV service, said it will not bid for this year's World Cup rights, but is exploring the option of cross-carrying the content.
Meanwhile, tech blogger Alfred Siew believes it is in the telcos' interests to sew up a deal as soon as possible. This will give them more lead time to secure sponsors and come up with more attractive packages for fans.
Said football fan and undergraduate Wei De Wong, 21: "If the rumours are true and if they are going to increase the price again, it will be unacceptable.
"I will just watch it at a friend's house or at a pub. I might even share the subscription costs with my friend."
~News courtesy of My Paper~
2014年1月26日星期日
Winning numbers of $5m Toto Reunion Draw announced
Winning numbers of $5m Toto Reunion Draw announced
The winning numbers of the Toto Reunion draw, which came with a jackpot prize of $5 million, have been announced. The winning numbers were 2, 8, 11, 16, 36 and 43. The additional number was 19. Six winners shared the $5,014,750 prize.
The draw was held at 9.30pm on Friday at the Singapore Pools Building in Middle Road, in place of the regular Thursday Toto draws.
Punters who did not win can try their luck again next week: a grand prize of $10 million is up for grabs for the Hong Bao draw on Friday, Feb 14.
Sales for this draw, which is in its 15th edition, will commence from 6.10pm on Feb 10. But those buying tickets for the Hong Bao draw and the regular Toto draw on Monday, Feb 10, can start doing so earlier, on Feb 6. Ticket sales will close at 9pm on Feb 14.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
The winning numbers of the Toto Reunion draw, which came with a jackpot prize of $5 million, have been announced. The winning numbers were 2, 8, 11, 16, 36 and 43. The additional number was 19. Six winners shared the $5,014,750 prize.
The draw was held at 9.30pm on Friday at the Singapore Pools Building in Middle Road, in place of the regular Thursday Toto draws.
Punters who did not win can try their luck again next week: a grand prize of $10 million is up for grabs for the Hong Bao draw on Friday, Feb 14.
Sales for this draw, which is in its 15th edition, will commence from 6.10pm on Feb 10. But those buying tickets for the Hong Bao draw and the regular Toto draw on Monday, Feb 10, can start doing so earlier, on Feb 6. Ticket sales will close at 9pm on Feb 14.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Malaysian League 2014
COMPETITION NO: 4701 - M LEAGUE
End of Tournament: 29/06/2014
01 DARUL TAKZIM FC 1.80
02 SELANGOR 6.00
03 KELANTAN 5.00
04 PAHANG 7.00
05 ATM MALAYSIA 10.00
06 LIONSXII 10.00
07 SELANGOR PKNS 30.00
08 TERENGGANU 40.00
09 PERAK 65.00
10 SARAWAK 150.00
11 SIME DARBY 150.00
12 PBDKT T TEAM 150.00
End of Tournament: 29/06/2014
01 DARUL TAKZIM FC 1.80
02 SELANGOR 6.00
03 KELANTAN 5.00
04 PAHANG 7.00
05 ATM MALAYSIA 10.00
06 LIONSXII 10.00
07 SELANGOR PKNS 30.00
08 TERENGGANU 40.00
09 PERAK 65.00
10 SARAWAK 150.00
11 SIME DARBY 150.00
12 PBDKT T TEAM 150.00
2014年1月25日星期六
团圆多多大奖开彩 6人赢500万
团圆多多大奖开彩 6人赢500万
500万元团圆多多大奖昨晚开彩，6人分享第一组奖金。（图／档案照）
万众期待的500万团圆多多大奖昨晚开彩，6人赢得第一组奖金，其中一名幸运儿仅仅投注5角钱，便捧走83万5792元奖金。
~以上新闻转载自晚报~
500万元团圆多多大奖昨晚开彩，6人分享第一组奖金。（图／档案照）
万众期待的500万团圆多多大奖昨晚开彩，6人赢得第一组奖金，其中一名幸运儿仅仅投注5角钱，便捧走83万5792元奖金。
~以上新闻转载自晚报~
2014年1月19日星期日
Malaysian League 2014
| COMPETITION NO: 4701 - M LEAGUE | |||||
| End of Tournament: 29/06/2014 | |||||
| Team No. | Team | Odds | Team No. | Team | Odds |
| 01 | DARUL TAKZIM FC |
1.77
| 07 | SELANGOR PKNS |
55.00
|
| 02 | SELANGOR |
5.50
| 08 | TERENGGANU |
40.00
|
| 03 | KELANTAN |
6.00
| 09 | PERAK |
65.00
|
| 04 | PAHANG |
6.50
| 10 | SARAWAK |
150.00
|
| 05 | ATM MALAYSIA |
7.50
| 11 | SIME DARBY |
200.00
|
| 06 | LIONSXII |
12.00
| 12 | PBDKT T TEAM |
200.00
|
2014年1月18日星期六
EPL Champ Winner 13/14
End of Tournament: 12/05/2014
01 MANCHESTER CITY 1.80
02 CHELSEA 3.10
03 MANCHESTER UTD 18.00
04 ARSENAL 3.30
05 LIVERPOOL 9.50
06 TOTTENHAM 60.00
07 EVERTON 50.00
08 NEWCASTLE 150.00
09 WEST BROMWICH 500.00
10 SWANSEA 500.00
11 WEST HAM 500.00
12 SOUTHAMPTON 500.00
13 FULHAM 500.00
14 ASTON VILLA 500.00
15 SUNDERLAND 500.00
16 STOKE CITY 500.00
17 NORWICH 500.00
18 CARDIFF 500.00
19 HULL CITY 500.00
20 CRYSTAL PALACE 500.00
01 MANCHESTER CITY 1.80
02 CHELSEA 3.10
03 MANCHESTER UTD 18.00
04 ARSENAL 3.30
05 LIVERPOOL 9.50
06 TOTTENHAM 60.00
07 EVERTON 50.00
08 NEWCASTLE 150.00
09 WEST BROMWICH 500.00
10 SWANSEA 500.00
11 WEST HAM 500.00
12 SOUTHAMPTON 500.00
13 FULHAM 500.00
14 ASTON VILLA 500.00
15 SUNDERLAND 500.00
16 STOKE CITY 500.00
17 NORWICH 500.00
18 CARDIFF 500.00
19 HULL CITY 500.00
20 CRYSTAL PALACE 500.00
Spanish League 13/14
End of Tournament: 19/05/2014
01 BARCELONA 1.48
02 REAL MADRID 2.60
03 ATLETICO MADRID 3.20
04 VALENCIA 500.00
05 MALAGA 500.00
06 SEVILLA 500.00
07 SOCIEDAD 500.00
08 ATHLETIC BILBAO 500.00
09 REAL BETIS 500.00
10 VILLARREAL 500.00
11 ESPANYOL 500.00
12 VALLECANO 500.00
13 CELTA DE VIGO 500.00
14 GETAFE 500.00
15 LEVANTE 500.00
16 OSASUNA 500.00
17 VALLADOLID 500.00
18 GRANADA 500.00
19 ALMERIA 500.00
20 ELCHE 500.00
01 BARCELONA 1.48
02 REAL MADRID 2.60
03 ATLETICO MADRID 3.20
04 VALENCIA 500.00
05 MALAGA 500.00
06 SEVILLA 500.00
07 SOCIEDAD 500.00
08 ATHLETIC BILBAO 500.00
09 REAL BETIS 500.00
10 VILLARREAL 500.00
11 ESPANYOL 500.00
12 VALLECANO 500.00
13 CELTA DE VIGO 500.00
14 GETAFE 500.00
15 LEVANTE 500.00
16 OSASUNA 500.00
17 VALLADOLID 500.00
18 GRANADA 500.00
19 ALMERIA 500.00
20 ELCHE 500.00
2014年1月14日星期二
Toto Lunar New Year Draws
Singapore Pools to hold Toto Lunar New Year Draws with jackpot prizes of $5m and $10m
Singapore Pools will conduct a Reunion Draw on Jan 24 and a Hong Bao Draw on Feb 14 with prizes of $5 million and $10 million respectively.
The two draws will be held 9.30pm at the Singapore Pools Building located at 210 Middle Road, in place of the regular Thursday Toto draws on those weeks.
Sales for the Reunion Draw will start from 6.10pm on Jan 16 for customers buying tickets for both the Toto Draw on Monday and the Reunion Draw. Sales for the Hong Bao Draw will start from 6.10pm on Feb 6 for customers buying tickets for both the Toto Draw on Monday and the Hong Bao Draw. Ticket sales will close at 9.00pm on Jan 24 for the Reunion Draw and Feb 14 for the Hong Bao Draw.
Bundled packs at $10 each for both draws will be available through Singapore Pools' retail network. Customers may reserve the $228 packs for the Hong Bao Draw via www.singaporepools.com.sg, or obtain the order form at the shops. The results of both draws will be posted on the Singapore Pools website (www.singaporepools.com.sg) from 10.30pm on the evening of the draws.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Singapore Pools will conduct a Reunion Draw on Jan 24 and a Hong Bao Draw on Feb 14 with prizes of $5 million and $10 million respectively.
The two draws will be held 9.30pm at the Singapore Pools Building located at 210 Middle Road, in place of the regular Thursday Toto draws on those weeks.
Sales for the Reunion Draw will start from 6.10pm on Jan 16 for customers buying tickets for both the Toto Draw on Monday and the Reunion Draw. Sales for the Hong Bao Draw will start from 6.10pm on Feb 6 for customers buying tickets for both the Toto Draw on Monday and the Hong Bao Draw. Ticket sales will close at 9.00pm on Jan 24 for the Reunion Draw and Feb 14 for the Hong Bao Draw.
Bundled packs at $10 each for both draws will be available through Singapore Pools' retail network. Customers may reserve the $228 packs for the Hong Bao Draw via www.singaporepools.com.sg, or obtain the order form at the shops. The results of both draws will be posted on the Singapore Pools website (www.singaporepools.com.sg) from 10.30pm on the evening of the draws.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
总额1500万多多大奖
博彩公司推出总额1500万多多大奖
配合农历新年，新加坡博彩公司今年再次推出奖金总额高达1500万元的双重多多大奖。
今年的500万元团圆多多大奖将在1月24日（星期五）9.30pm开彩，1000万元红包多多大奖则在元宵节晚上(2月14日，星期五）9.30pm开彩。
新加坡博彩公司星期三早上宣布两个大奖的下注细节和开彩日期。
团圆大奖从明天16日（星期四）起开放下注。红包大奖则从2月6日（星期四）起开放下注。
为方便顾客下注，博彩公司也推出团圆大奖和红包大奖的10元彩包，另外红包大奖还有228元的彩包。
~联合早报~
配合农历新年，新加坡博彩公司今年再次推出奖金总额高达1500万元的双重多多大奖。
今年的500万元团圆多多大奖将在1月24日（星期五）9.30pm开彩，1000万元红包多多大奖则在元宵节晚上(2月14日，星期五）9.30pm开彩。
新加坡博彩公司星期三早上宣布两个大奖的下注细节和开彩日期。
团圆大奖从明天16日（星期四）起开放下注。红包大奖则从2月6日（星期四）起开放下注。
为方便顾客下注，博彩公司也推出团圆大奖和红包大奖的10元彩包，另外红包大奖还有228元的彩包。
~联合早报~
Cheaper LionsXII season ticket prices
Cheaper LionsXII season ticket prices
Season ticket prices for LionsXII home games have been slashed for the upcoming Malaysia Super League campaign.
All seating categories are now S$8 cheaper, which translates to a reduction of more than eight per cent.
A Grandstand season ticket, which is the most expensive, now costs S$143.
This
was revealed at a media event on Tuesday morning to unveil a new-look
LionsXII squad, ahead of the season opener away to Pahang on Friday.
Plans
are also afoot to have several of the Lions' home matches played at the
Singapore Sports Hub, which is set to be completed in about three
months.
Videos
promoting the team will also be shown on StarHub television, Golden
Village cinemas, Singapore Sports Council platforms and digital display
boards across the island.
President of the Football Association of Singapore, Zainudin Nordin, says the idea is to continue having fans onside.
Mr
Zainudin said: "At the end of the day we believe that this is a team
for the fans. We want the support from as many people as possible.
"And
that's the reason why the people are working behind the scenes to
ensure that we come up with a most rational programme that will be able
to entice, encourage and motivate our fans to come back."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2014年1月10日星期五
Community clubs to screen EPL matches
Community clubs to screen EPL matches
FOOTBALL bonds - particularly those relating to the EPL - are often formed in pubs, bars, and homes. But from this weekend, some might even be formed in Singapore's community clubs.
This, following a move by SingTel mio TV and the People's Association (PA) to screen selected English Premier League matches in 23 CCs. For starters, nine CCs will telecast tomorrow's match between Chelsea and Hull City.
Said SingTel's managing director of TV Goh Seow Eng: "Catching the game with a bunch of friends and neighbours is great fun and a fantastic way to foster community spirit in the heartland."
Added PA's chief executive director Ang Hak Seng: "It is a great way to bond the community as friends and neighbours, as well as parents and children, can gather to watch and cheer for their favourite football teams together."
While the idea of screening football matches in public is not new - some 2010 World Cup matches were also aired in CCs - mio TV is now committing to screening selected matches weekly till May 11, the season's final day.
The initiative was hailed by fans, even those who subscribe to pay-TV content at home.
Mr Sanjiv Sharma, 44, managing director of an advertising agency, said: "Sometimes watching a match in a friend's house might inconvenience family members, so this is a brilliant idea."
Fellow Arsenal supporter Ms Umarani Jayapal, a 27-year-old librarian, added: "It's more fun to watch in a group instead of alone at home, but sometimes there are limitations to watching in certain venues.
"This will be good in terms of helping to promote community bonding, for friends who support different clubs, to watch in a neutral venue."
Others, however, have their reservations. Said Mr Bruce Kam, 31, a customer service officer and Manchester United fan: "I personally prefer to enjoy a game comfortably, either at home or even if I have to fork out a bit of money to watch it at a pub with friends.
"But I think this could be popular with the senior citizens and students."
Where to watch
THE Chelsea versus Hull City English Premier League match will be shown at 8.45pm tomorrow at nine CCs:
Tampines West
Buona Vista
Chong Pang
Kallang
Nee Soon South
Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green
West Coast
Woodlands
Yio Chu Kang
Fourteen other CCs will commence screening after tomorrow. These are:
Boon Lay
Bishan
Cheng San
Chua Chu Kang
Fengshan
Hong Kah North
Pasir Ris Elias
Paya Lebar Kovan
Punggol
Jurong Spring
Tampines Central
Toa Payoh Central
Sengkang
Ulu Pandan
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
FOOTBALL bonds - particularly those relating to the EPL - are often formed in pubs, bars, and homes. But from this weekend, some might even be formed in Singapore's community clubs.
This, following a move by SingTel mio TV and the People's Association (PA) to screen selected English Premier League matches in 23 CCs. For starters, nine CCs will telecast tomorrow's match between Chelsea and Hull City.
Said SingTel's managing director of TV Goh Seow Eng: "Catching the game with a bunch of friends and neighbours is great fun and a fantastic way to foster community spirit in the heartland."
Added PA's chief executive director Ang Hak Seng: "It is a great way to bond the community as friends and neighbours, as well as parents and children, can gather to watch and cheer for their favourite football teams together."
While the idea of screening football matches in public is not new - some 2010 World Cup matches were also aired in CCs - mio TV is now committing to screening selected matches weekly till May 11, the season's final day.
The initiative was hailed by fans, even those who subscribe to pay-TV content at home.
Mr Sanjiv Sharma, 44, managing director of an advertising agency, said: "Sometimes watching a match in a friend's house might inconvenience family members, so this is a brilliant idea."
Fellow Arsenal supporter Ms Umarani Jayapal, a 27-year-old librarian, added: "It's more fun to watch in a group instead of alone at home, but sometimes there are limitations to watching in certain venues.
"This will be good in terms of helping to promote community bonding, for friends who support different clubs, to watch in a neutral venue."
Others, however, have their reservations. Said Mr Bruce Kam, 31, a customer service officer and Manchester United fan: "I personally prefer to enjoy a game comfortably, either at home or even if I have to fork out a bit of money to watch it at a pub with friends.
"But I think this could be popular with the senior citizens and students."
Where to watch
THE Chelsea versus Hull City English Premier League match will be shown at 8.45pm tomorrow at nine CCs:
Tampines West
Buona Vista
Chong Pang
Kallang
Nee Soon South
Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green
West Coast
Woodlands
Yio Chu Kang
Fourteen other CCs will commence screening after tomorrow. These are:
Boon Lay
Bishan
Cheng San
Chua Chu Kang
Fengshan
Hong Kah North
Pasir Ris Elias
Paya Lebar Kovan
Punggol
Jurong Spring
Tampines Central
Toa Payoh Central
Sengkang
Ulu Pandan
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
2014年1月6日星期一
Spanish League 13/14
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2014年1月4日星期六
Spanish League 13/14
| COMPETITION NO: 1501 - SPANISH LEAGUE | |||||
| End of Tournament: 19/05/2014 | |||||
| Team No. | Team | Odds | Team No. | Team | Odds |
| 01 | BARCELONA |
1.40
| 11 | ESPANYOL |
500.00
|
| 02 | REAL MADRID |
3.10
| 12 | VALLECANO |
500.00
|
| 03 | ATLETICO MADRID |
2.95
| 13 | CELTA DE VIGO |
500.00
|
| 04 | VALENCIA |
500.00
| 14 | GETAFE |
500.00
|
| 05 | MALAGA |
500.00
| 15 | LEVANTE |
500.00
|
| 06 | SEVILLA |
500.00
| 16 | OSASUNA |
500.00
|
| 07 | SOCIEDAD |
500.00
| 17 | VALLADOLID |
500.00
|
| 08 | ATHLETIC BILBAO |
500.00
| 18 | GRANADA |
500.00
|
| 09 | REAL BETIS |
500.00
| 19 | ALMERIA |
500.00
|
| 10 | VILLARREAL |
500.00
| 20 | ELCHE |
500.00
|
2014年1月3日星期五
EPL Champ Winner 13/14
| COMPETITION NO: 0301 - ENGLISH PREMIER | |||||
| End of Tournament: 12/05/2014 | |||||
| Team No. | Team | Odds | Team No. | Team | Odds |
| 01 | MANCHESTER CITY |
1.85
| 11 | WEST HAM |
500.00
|
| 02 | CHELSEA |
3.30
| 12 | SOUTHAMPTON |
500.00
|
| 03 | MANCHESTER UTD |
18.00
| 13 | FULHAM |
500.00
|
| 04 | ARSENAL |
3.30
| 14 | ASTON VILLA |
500.00
|
| 05 | LIVERPOOL |
7.00
| 15 | SUNDERLAND |
500.00
|
| 06 | TOTTENHAM |
50.00
| 16 | STOKE CITY |
500.00
|
| 07 | EVERTON |
75.00
| 17 | NORWICH |
500.00
|
| 08 | NEWCASTLE |
150.00
| 18 | CARDIFF |
500.00
|
| 09 | WEST BROMWICH |
500.00
| 19 | HULL CITY |
500.00
|
| 10 | SWANSEA |
500.00
| 20 | CRYSTAL PALACE |
500.00
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