We've become an extension of their
team and will continue to deliver the service The Tennis Channel and other
customers have become accustomed to.

* BT Wholesale, providing network services and solutions within the UK to
more than 600 fixed and mobile operators and service providers including
the provision of broadband and private circuits.

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The network's comprehensive coverage includes telecasts of the US
Open Series, ATP Masters Series, top-tier WTA Tour championship competitions,
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, Fed Cup and Hyundai Hopman Cup.

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An industry pioneer, BTM+B aims to deliver the highest quality of
service, flexibility and efficiency through advanced technology and industry
expertise .

The Tennis Channel (http://www.com.

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Delivering live broadcasts from major
international events, providing digital terrestrial TV (DTTV) networks and
direct to home (DTH) satellite platforms and storing and securely distributing
video content to broadband devices are just some of the areas in which BTM+B
excels.
This year's women's final between Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne and
France's Mary Pierce generated almost 25 per cent more money in wagers than
the 2004 final .

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Total bets, money wagered and average bets all up compared to 2004

NEW YORK, June 7 - Sportsbook.

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BT will provide The Tennis Channel with the ability to gather content for
distribution from worldwide tennis venues to BT's state-of-the-art media
center in LA using BTM+B's global satellite and fiber infrastructure-
including domestic and international space, fiber and mobile transmission
solutions.

Note to editors:

About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions
serving customers in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific . Its principal
activities include networked IT services, local, national and international
telecommunications services, and higher-value broadband and internet products
and services.com/aboutbt . Until recent years the winners of the major
tournaments were more or less forgone conclusions.

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BTM+B provides bespoke satellite and fiber-based solutions, using
sophisticated digital content and data management technology, to transport and
manage video, audio and data.bt. While the men's final between Spain 's Rafael Nadal and
Argentina's Mariano Puerta drew only slightly more total action than the 2004
men's final, betting on the semi-finals increased a staggering 48 per cent
compared to the previous year.

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BTM+B is part of BT Global Services.thetennischannel.

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Due to the success of the agreement during the
2004 season, The Tennis Channel has renewed its commitment for an additional
two years , and expanded it to include an increase in the volume of produced
events and utilization of BT's fleet of mobile trucks, flyaways and extensive
global fiber and satellite network.com) is the cable
television network devoted to tennis and other racquet sports, and provides
unparalleled coverage of the game, its elite championships and its superstar
athletes. The US stars
should do better at Wimbledon and the US Open and that means fan interest will
increase.com.com
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For a full list of tennis odds, please visit http://www.

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WASHINGTON, BT Media and Broadcast today announced
that The Tennis Channel, the cable television network devoted to tennis and
other racquet sports, has expanded and extended its transmission agreement
with BT Media and Broadcast .

* BT Global Services, providing networked IT services to meet the needs of
multi -site organizations globally.

For more information, please visit: http://www.com is reporting a growing
trend in online gambling on tennis, with record numbers of bets taken in for
the last weekend of the recently completed French Open.sportsbook.

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The Tennis Channel Entrusts BT Media and Broadcast With Its Future Transmission Requirements

About BT Media and Broadcast
BT Media and Broadcast (BTM+B) is the digital media and broadcast services
arm of BT, which is responsible for the provision of fully managed broadcast
services and the development of the commercial opportunities presented by
digital content. There's no reason to expect the betting numbers to go anywhere but
up this summer.

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BT Global Services is BT's business
services division, which serves multi-site organizations with European
operations.

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This year, The Tennis Channel will air more than 2,400 hours of
domestic and international tournament competition, including live, in-depth
coverage of the US Open Series, ATP Masters Series, top-tier WTA Tour
tournaments and the game's three prestigious international team cups: Davis
Cup, Fed Cup, Hopman Cup, in addition to many other tennis and racquetball
sporting events. BT Global Services operates in more
than 130 countries and also offers international carrier services. British
Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and
encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group.

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The increase in betting was also evident in the dollar amount of the
average bet wagered.

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"What's encouraging about the numbers is that it has been an off year for
American stars like Agassi, Roddick and the Williams sisters.

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Bill McNamara, General Manager for BT Media and Broadcast, the Americas
said: "BT has been able to provide The Tennis Channel with tailored global
network solutions that are both creative and robust.
BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
"We're seeing a steady and consistent growth in the popularity of
gambling on tennis," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook. We look at every player and offer our
fans the best odds anywhere in the world.

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For more information, visit http://www.

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"BT Media offers a unique, far-reaching global infrastructure that's agile
and accommodates our transmission needs, regardless of whether we're covering
a tournament in the United States or abroad," said Larry Meyers, vice
president of production and executive producer , The Tennis Channel.com/broadcast . With Wimbledon around
the corner and the US Open on the horizon fan interest is expected to continue
to grow. Headquartered in London, England, Sportingbet PLC is the world's largest
publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.

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BT consists principally of three lines of business:

* BT Retail, providing a comprehensive range of communications and related
services to more than 20m UK consumers and businesses.bt.com's odds makers work very hard to break down the entire
field before coming up with their odds," added Czajkowski.

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We have the
infrastructure to be able to offer The Tennis Channel the flexibility they
need as a successful growing business.

In the year ended 31 March 2005, BT Group's turnover was 18,623 million
pounds sterling with profit before goodwill amortization , exceptional items
and taxation of 2,085 million pounds. The average bet for the men's semi-finals this year was
almost 15 per cent higher than 2004 and the final was 12 per cent higher.

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The Tennis Channel
also showcases instruction from the finest teachers, legendary matches, in-
depth profiles of the greatest players, analysis and news, the latest on
equipment, and tennis getaways."
Adding to the excitement of betting on tennis is the growing parity in
both the men's and women 's game.
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BT will take primary responsibility for providing end to end domestic and
international services, including advising The Tennis Channel on the most
suitable transmission solution for each event, booking and deploying the
required resources on BT's global network and those of any 3rd parties, and
overseeing all aspects of the transmission on the actual day of each event. "Their
commitment to this fundamental piece of our business is what impresses us
most, and we look forward to continuing our great relationship with them over
the next two years. Its international customer base includes broadcasters and
content and rights owners within the television, film and media industries,
along with the corporate and government sectors. "We can no longer
rely on just looking at the top players. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC, (LSE:
SBT).