Ladbrokes betting shop TV could be auctioned for charity Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 11 Aug 2011 Tweet Related Articles See all Industry newsLadbrokes reveal Top Italian and Best Celebration poll results Share it Pin It The Ladbrokes betting shop in Lavender Hill was targeted by looters on Monday night, although the TV remained fixed to the wallFacebook users have called on bookmakers Ladbrokes to auction their invincible plasma television screen for charity in the wake of the London riots.A group called ‘Ladbrokes don’t f*** about when it comes to TV brackets’, which swiftly gained over 45,000 followers, was created after footage was shown of looters being unable to detach the television screen from the wall of the company’s Lavendar Hill shop, despite up to three people using their whole body strength by hanging off it.The footage, and the TV itself, quickly became iconic as a symbol of defiance against the criminals, and the Facebook group conducted a poll encouraging its members to suggest how best to commemorate it. Of several thousand votes, more than half have suggested auctioning the television for charity.Other suggestions included installing a blue plaque, nominating it as an official 2012 Olympic Torch Bearer, and putting it forward to replace Boris Johnson as the next Mayor of London.Richard Royal, Public Affairs Manager at Ladbrokes told Bettingpro: “Whilst the incident itself was clearly very serious and disturbing, it is an indication of the London spirit to be able to put a silver lining on what otherwise is a very black cloud.“We have noted of the strength of community feeling regarding the bastion of defiance that is our TV screen, and the suggestion that we should consider auctioning it, with proceeds going to the clean-up operation. I have asked for the condition of the TV to be assessed, after which I see no reason why this can't happen.” Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 357 Reads All Industry News Recent Industry News Articles Betfred red-faced after early £500,000 pay-out on Manchester United14 May 2012Betfred paid out on Manchester United in early April and have now paid out on Manchester City after Paddy Power Latest Advert Banned - Goal Line Technology Video Falls Foul of Censors06 May 2012Paddy Power have once again fallen foul of the censors with their latest video 'Goal Line Technolog William Hill named Bookmaker of the Year at 2012 BetView Awards03 May 2012William Hill have been named Bookmaker of the Year 2012 at the gaming industry's BetView Awards cer Ladbrokes narrowly leading bet365 in battle to be biggest in-play betting firm10 Apr 2012Ladbrokes narrowly beat bet365 in the number of in-play football matches covered online as live bet WrestleMania betting odds27 Mar 2012Paddy Power are taking bets on all matches at Wrestlemania 2012 and make John Cena the favourite to Sportingbet football trader insights – Tuesday 20 March20 Mar 2012Sportingbet have taken a £3,000 bet on Osasuna beating Getafe on Tuesday More Stories Recent Articles Sharks v Stormers - Super Rugby Live Stream Preview26 May 2012The Stormers will be looking to remain at the top of the Super Rugby ladder on Saturday when they t TTG Ugra v Dinamo Moskva - Russian Super League Live Stream26 May 2012The Russian Futsal Super League semi-final series continues on Saturday with Dinamo Moskva looking League One Play-off Final Cashback at Coral26 May 2012Coral bookmakers are running cashback specials on today’s League One Play-off Final between Hudders Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Live Scores – Dufner on top again26 May 2012Red-hot Jason Dufner is Boylesports’ 11/8 favourite to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonia Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Money Back at Ladbrokes26 May 2012Ladbrokes are running a money back promotion for tonight’s world title fight between Carl Froch and Warrington Widnes v Widnes Vikings - Super League Live Stream26 May 2012Warrington Wolves have the opportunity to top the Super League on Saturday evening when they take o More Stories Tags Ladbrokes Betting Shop, Ladbrokes Betting Shop Facebook, Ladbrokes Betting Shop TV, Ladbrokes Facebook Group
