Betfred announces plan to close 132 shops and cut hundreds of jobs

The company said it has launched a consultation over the closures, which will hit more than a tenth of its betting shops

Betfred to close 132 stores and cut 600 jobs over ‘economic uncertainty’ Ryan Prosser | Freelance News Reporter Published August 3, 2026 9:04am Updated August 3, 2026 9:04am Betfred is closing over one in 10 of its high street stores (Picture: Getty Images) Betfred is set to close more than a tenth of its betting shops