|
Harry Findlay says he has lost £2.5 million betting.. |
Telegraph |
31 July |
|
“Findlay told me: "I've
lost £2.5m gambling on racing, but I've won £11.5m on other sports.
Sometimes, I've been in positions where I had to win £800,000 just to
pay my monthly bills." |
|
Clements wins appeal against warning off |
AAP |
31 July |
|
“VCAT president Judge Ian
Ross upheld professional punter and commission agent Clements' appeal on
Friday with a finding that he was not subject to the rules of racing." |
|
How David Schwarz won $500K in one afternoon |
Herald Sun |
30 July |
|
“Every cent I earned was
being lost OTP and I was becoming involved with shadier and shadier
characters." |
|
Betting licence process slammed |
The Age |
30 July |
|
“The government yesterday
said three companies - Tabcorp, Tatts Group and Britain's Ladbrokes -
were invited to bid for the licence, expected to be worth hundreds of
millions of dollars... critical of Mr Robinson for allowing consortium
Tabgroup to submit a register of interest four months late. Tabgroup
includes ALH, which is owned by Bruce Mathieson and Woolworths." |
|
Three in hunt for wagering licence |
The Age |
30 July |
|
“Ladbrokes joins the
incumbent Tabcorp Holdings and its major rival Tatts Group in the
running for the 12-year wagering and betting licence, which will also
allow the successful applicant to run the first Victorian-based betting
exchange." "It is understood the Hong Kong Jockey Club as well as Irish
betting giant Paddy Power, Greek firm Intralot and betting exchange
company Betfair were overlooked." |
|
Europe Unleashes Online Gambling to Fill Coffers |
NY Times |
29 July |
|
“People are gaming online.
You either try to regulate and tax it, or people are going to go to the
offshore operators, where you don’t get any revenue." |
|
Two Online Gambling Operators in Europe to Merge |
NY Times |
29 July |
|
“Two of the biggest
European operators of Internet betting sites, PartyGaming and Bwin
Interactive Entertainment, said Thursday that they planned to merge,
forming the world’s largest publicly traded online gambling company." |
|
Congress Rethinks its Ban on Internet Gambling |
NY Times |
28 July |
|
“With pressure mounting on
the federal government to find new revenues, Congress is considering
legalizing, and taxing, an activity it banned just four years ago:
Internet gambling." |
|
Betfair seeks IT recruits with global ambitions |
Comp Week |
27 July |
|
"Online gambling firm
Betfair is looking to hire nearly 100 technology employees and graduates
across different areas of expertise." |
|
Betting stink over fight farce |
Daily Tele |
23 July |
|
"Bookmakers are
calling the 29-second Danny Green-Paul Briggs sham a fix after
professional punters ripped $1 million out of betting agencies around
Australia in an orchestrated sting." |
|
War Without End |
VFG |
19 July |
|
"Sources within NSW
Racing informed me that immediately after Perram's devastating criticism
in the Sportsbet judgment, Brown suggested to a meeting that perhaps its
was time to sit down and talk. He was apparently overruled by Racing NSW
CEO Peter V'Landys who said "we've spent too much money to turn back
now." |
|
Betfair eyes £1.5bn autumn IPO |
FT |
17 July |
|
Betfair gambles on IPO for this year |
The Times |
17 July |
|
"Betfair, the world’s
biggest betting exchange operator, is to consider a stock market
flotation after the summer in a listing that could value the group at
£1.5bn." |
|
Asian police arrest 5,000 over World Cup betting |
AFP |
17 July |
|
"In all, these
operations have led to nearly 7,000 arrests, the seizure of more than 26
million dollars in cash and the closure of illegal gambling dens which
handled more than two billion dollars' worth of bets, Interpol said." |
|
Officials scrutinize bets on Newport tennis match |
AP |
10 July |
|
"Tennis officials are
assessing reports of irregular betting on a first-round match between
Richard Bloomfield and Christophe Rochus at the Hall of Fame grass-court
tournament in Newport, Rhode Island." |
|
Punters would be 'squids-in' if they backed Octopus'.. |
Betfair |
9 July |
|
Interpol Effect Match-Fixing Arrest At World Cup |
InfoSite |
8 July |
|
"Police have effected
an arrest at FIFA World Cup 2010 after receiving incontrovertible
evidence of match-fixing… When interrogated, the culprit (who had eight
arms) told Interpol his name was Paul, the Octopus…." |
|
How punting by text has put BetNow on a winner |
Ev Standard |
8 July |
|
"He keys in a
fast-dial number. It connects him with betNow. He taps in “Germany” and
up pops a selection of scores on tonight's game in the World Cup. He can
choose to bet £3, £5, £10 or higher. For each sum, the size of the
possible payout if he wins is displayed." |
|
Danny Nikolic cleared but feud lingers |
Australian |
30 June |
|
Hearing Result - Jockey Danny Nikolic |
Racing VIC |
29 June |
|
"The strained
relationship between Racing Victoria's chief steward Terry Bailey and
jockey Danny Nikolic is unlikely to improve soon. Nikolic had four
serious charges dismissed by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board
yesterday." |
|
Is online poker still in the firing line? You bet |
The Age |
28 June |
|
"The Government is
not convinced that liberalising online gaming would have benefits for
the Australian community which would outweigh the risks of an increased
incidence of problem gambling, particularly with the rapid changes in
technology." |
|
VRC boss slams deal over TV rights |
The Age |
28 June |
|
"The head of
Australia's most powerful racing club yesterday slammed a decision by
Queensland Racing to align itself with Sky Channel and not
industry-owned broadcaster TVN." |
|
How David Schwarz won $500K in one afternoon |
Reuters |
27 June |
|
"Malaysia will not
issue a sports betting licence to a firm set to be controlled by gaming
group Berjaya Corp amid growing public anger in the mostly Muslim
nation, local media reported on Saturday." |
|
Pressure to end gaming duopoly |
SMH |
24 June |
|
Response to pokies reform is an eye-roller |
SMH |
24 June |
|
Rudd baulks at $1 pokie bet limit |
The Age |
24 June |
|
Government response to the
long-awaited
Productivity Report on Gambling all about doing nothing as per usual
- or maybe the PM of the day had other issues on his mind. |
|
Nikolic case may lead to rule changes |
AAP |
23 June |
|
Danny Nikolic offers to take lie-detector test |
Herald Sun |
23 June |
|
Nikolic guilty plea to lesser charges |
Herald Sun |
21 June |
|
"Paul Holdenson, QC,
appearing for RVL stewards, told the RAD Board that betting activity
from punters Neville Clements, Alessandro Alaimo and Kevin McFarland on
Betfair to lay horses to lose ridden by Nikolic followed either directly
or indirectly from communication from the jockey." |
|
Brown Breaks The First Rule Of Holes |
VFG |
21 June |
|
So the online bookies won? Don't bet on it |
SMH |
18 June |
|
State of flux stymies corporate bookmakers |
Australian |
17 June |
|
'All parties win' in race fees case |
AAP |
16 June |
|
All parties claim some
level of victory in the long running court case, but Racing NSW ruled to
have engaged in "deliberately protectionist, discriminatory and
therefore unlawful" behaviour in applying it's product fees on racing. |
|
Speculators betting on movie success |
BBC News |
12 June |
|
"Following US
regulatory approval, a new exchange is to begin offering traders the
chance to bet on the success of the latest cinematic productions." |
|
Bookies cheer soccer betfest |
SMH |
12 June |
|
"Mr Evans said most
Centrebet revenue would come from live betting. ''That's where colossal
money can come in. You get people trying to top up, trying to bail out
of trouble. You can get people in a tight game that might back both
sides to put themselves into a winning position." |
|
Bookmakers question Brownlow integrity after.. |
Herald Sun |
12 June |
|
"Bookmakers have
questioned the integrity of the Brownlow Medal after the AFL admitted it
had misplaced the votes from the Round 8 Melbourne-West Coast clash." |
|
Malaysia tycoon in betting spat makes charity vow |
AP |
7 June |
|
"A Malaysian
billionaire embroiled in a controversy over launching a sports betting
operation has pledged to donate his initial earnings to charity in a bid
to deflect growing criticism that the plan will promote gambling in the
Muslim-majority country." |
|
EU court deals setback to online betting sites |
AFP |
4 June |
|
EU ruling prompts calls for overhaul of gambling laws |
Telegraph |
4 June |
|
"Europe's highest court on
Thursday handed down a setback to online betting sites, ruling that
member states are allowed to ban them from operating to help combat
fraud and protect consumers." |
|
Tip of the Day |
WSJ |
3 June |
|
The WSJ run their eye over
Australia's Group D in a World Cup betting guide. |
|
Corporate bookies laughing all the way to the.. |
The Age |
30 May |
|
The author of this one
appears to get very fired up over something happening in another state.
Does he really care about racing that much? |
|
'Perfect storm' fear for problem gamblers |
The Age |
30 May |
|
"Sports betting has
grown by an average of 12 per cent a year over the past five years,
compared to 1.2 per cent on pokies spending and 0.5 per cent growth on
betting on horseracing, according to analysts IBISWorld." |
|
Online gaming sharks to net $1bn from punters |
The Age |
30 May |
|
"Independent senator
Nick Xenophon has ready a private member's bill that would ban
Australian credit card companies from processing payments to offshore
gambling websites." |
|
How gambling moved into the mainstream |
FT |
28 May |
|
"..Global Betting And
Gaming Consultants, estimates the global betting turnover for the (Wold
Cup's) 64 matches will be £3.4bn." |
|
Mystery bet points to integrity crisis |
Australian |
26 May |
|
"Too many Australians need
to stop punting and wagering their lives into oblivion. The racing and
TABs missed a chance last week to help lessen a growing social issue. As
always they went straight to the bottom line." |
|
Betfair proposal attacked |
Herald Sun |
19 May |
|
Not surprisingly, Tabcorp
and the racing industry fire back at Betfair for suggesting that punters
at TAB's and on-course use id-cards for indentification. |
|
Nikolic in battle to save career |
Australian |
14 May |
|
Racing Victoria levels nine charges against Danny.. |
Australian |
14 May |
|
"RACING Victoria
stewards have today laid nine charges against jockey leading Danny
Nikolic. Nikolic has been charged with infringements, including improper
practice and improper behaviour." |
|
Ladbrokes hit by sharp drop in retail betting |
Reuters |
14 May |
|
"British bookmaker
Ladbrokes reported a fall in revenue in the first four months of the
year as the amount of bets placed in its shops declined sharply, partly
due to January's bad weather." |
|
Malaysia allows sports betting for non-Muslims |
AP |
13 May |
|
Malaysia's Berjaya buys sports betting firm |
Reuters |
13 May |
|
"Berjaya will pay 525
million ringgit ($163.9 million) to gaming tycoon Vincent Tan for a 70
percent stake of Ascot Sports Sdn Bhd, which recently obtained approval
from the government to conduct a sports betting business." |
|
Fees uncertainty puts bets on hold: gaming |
Australian |
12 May |
|
"Criterion had Tatt's
as a long-term buy at $2.30 after the NSW lottery buy and maintain the
call. We tentatively extend the courtesy to Tabcorp." |
|
AFL's only safe bet |
Herald Sun |
9 May |
|
"Many times over the
journey, I have wondered whether the savagery of an expert's analysis
has been coloured by the amount dropped OTP." Eddie has spoken. |
|
AFL in 'Noddy Land': banned bookmaker Simon Beasley |
Herald Sun |
7 May |
|
AFL, beer and bets make for strange bedfellows |
The Age |
7 May |
|
AFL can't trace cash bets: TAB |
The Age |
7 May |
|
AFL comes down hard on officials placing bets |
The Age |
6 May |
|
Goal umpire banned in AFL betting blitz |
AAP |
5 May |
|
An AFL cross-check with
bookies reveals six names of umpires, coaches or officials having placed
bets on AFL. One timekeeper was was stood down for five weeks over a $5
bet. A bit harsh we think - a warning would be more appropriate - save
the harsh penalties for the real punters. Memo to AFL - How about those
involved in the recording of official stats? |
|
Barry Hearn vows to stamp out 'sickness' in snooker |
BBC Sport |
3 May |
|
John Higgins suspension over match-fixing allegations.. |
Guardian |
3 May |
|
How world snooker champion John Higgins plots to.. |
News OTW |
2 May |
|
"The world's number
one snooker player was suspended yesterday, hours before the sport's
annual showpiece, in the wake of match-fixing allegations that threaten
to fatally undermine the sport." |
|
UK group William Hill to bid $130m for Centrebet |
Australian |
3 May |
|
"British group
William Hill is looking for a rails run in the bidding for online
gambling operator Centrebet International, with the bookmaker poised to
make an offer of more than pound stg. 80m ($132m)." |
|
NRL calls in private detectives |
The Age |
29 Apr |
|
"CCTV footage and
private detectives will be used to help identify a mystery punter who
stands to collect $40,000 on a Melbourne Storm wooden spoon... TAB
Sportsbet yesterday confirmed it had provided details to the NRL
revealing where and when the bumper bet was placed, allegedly in
Melbourne at 9.30pm last Wednesday." |
|
NRL and Betfair to probe early bet |
SMH |
25 Apr |
|
"The NRL has launched
an investigation in collaboration with Betfair after it was revealed
yesterday the online betting agency on April 13 took a bet to win
$10,500 on Melbourne Storm taking out the 2010 wooden spoon." A few
questions. What would the NRL be investigating? Why did TAB Sportsbet
re-open their spoon market just days before all this took place? |
|
Bookmakers call for NRL safeguards |
SMH |
23 Apr |
|
"Bookies around the
country stung for more than $500,000 in wooden-spoon betting on the
Storm are calling for an integrity officer to be appointed immediately
to oversee betting in the NRL." |
|
Rising Star Nick Naitanui? You can bet on it |
Herald Sun |
17 Apr |
|
If there is anyone -
including the author - who can explain the first six paras in this one,
we'd be much appreciated! |
|
On the punt |
The Age |
17 Apr |
|
We just liked the
headline. |
|
Fevola vows to beat gambling addiction |
Herald Sun |
17 Apr |
|
"Fevola said he would
draw inspiration from David Schwarz and other recovering gambling
addicts. “He’s (Schwarz) really landed on his feet after being OTP,’’ he
said." |
|
Brendan Fevola pleads with bookies to save him from.. |
Herald Sun |
17 Apr |
|
"Confessed gambling addict
Brendan Fevola has pleaded with bookmakers to stop taking his bets...
amid revelations Fevola's gambling debts spiralled as high as $300,000." |
|
Gambling is harming my life: Fevola |
The Age |
16 Apr |
|
Lions star Brendan Fevola admits gambling addiction |
Herald Sun |
15 Apr |
|
"Troubled footballer
Brendan Fevola has confessed he has a gambling problem that threatens to
ruin his life. The football world has been awash with speculation Fevola
has debts of about $250,000." |
|
Five years' jail for employee who blew $3m OTP |
Border Mail |
14 Apr |
|
"A leading Border
stock and station agent “teetered on the brink of insolvency” after one
of its employees stole almost $3 million to fund his gambling addiction,
a judge said yesterday." |
|
The Great Debate - Racing/Wagering.. |
R&S |
13 Apr |
|
"The industry is going to
continue to lose revenue as customers have too much choice and we must
identify other areas to obtain revenue streams, said Kafataris
(Centrebet CEO)." |
|
Pakistan back spinner in bet probe |
AFP |
13 Apr |
|
"Reports in the British
media have alleged the 29-year-old leg spinner is one of two players at
English county side Essex being probed by English police investigating
"match irregularities". |
|
Racing bodies jockey for a better future |
SMH |
12 Apr |
|
TABCORP MD Elmer Funke
Kupper crying poor yet again: ''Our profit last year was just below $500
million, we paid the industry close to $600 [million] … About two-thirds
of everything we make in wagering goes to the industry.'' |
|
NRL in online gambling row |
SMH |
11 Apr |
|
NRL set to take
sponsorship cash from Poker sites FullTilt and Pokerstars. |
|
Betfair boss Andrew Twaits eyes bigger slice of.. |
The Australian |
6 Apr |
|
Betfair keen for financial betting in a revamped.. |
The Australian |
6 Apr |
|
"William Hill, Ladbrokes
and Coral are companies that I would expect -- whether it's through
acquisitions or starting up themselves -- to start to look at entering
the Australian market at some point in the next year or so." |
|
Commentator Error Causes Carnage On Betfair |
FreeBets |
6 Apr |
|
A lesson for all punters
when betting horse racing in the run: don't always trust the caller! |
|
7-7-7-7 costs Pa. Lottery bigtime |
The Philly |
1 Apr |
|
"Wednesday night, all
7s came up in Pennsylvania Lottery's Big 4 drawing, resulting in a
whopping $7.77 million payout to 3,107 winning tickets."
|
|
Nikolic inquiry a job for stewards |
Herald Sun |
1 Apr |
|
Police step in to probe Danny Nikolic case |
Australian |
31 Mar |
|
".. two of five
trainers summoned to the ongoing inquiry told stewards that they were
not satisfied with Nikolic's ride on their horses. It had previously
been reported in the media that none of the trainers queried Nikolic's
riding. And it can also be revealed that phone records submitted by
Nikolic were incomplete."
|
|
The world's first regulated sports betting fund.. |
Citywire |
29 Mar |
|
"The Galileo fund
aims to achieve absolute returns by investing on global sports exchanges
such as Betfair, Betsson, Betdaq and Sporting Index."
|
|
Mass arrests in Turkey in football match-fixing.. |
BBC Sport |
25 Mar |
|
"Turkish police have
arrested 46 people in connection with a Europe-wide football
match-fixing scandal which first broke in Germany four months ago."
|
|
Clements to appeal |
Herald Sun |
24 Mar |
|
"Professional punter
Neville Clements will appeal against an indefinite ban from Victorian
racecourses."
|
|
Game ends in 'fixed' result bookies feared |
The Sun |
22 Mar |
|
An Italian football match
ends just as the dodgy betting patterns suggested it would - in a draw.
|
|
$5000 Phone fine for Danny Nikolic |
Herald Sun |
17 Mar |
|
Three punters decline to face inquiry |
AAP |
17 Mar |
|
"Having already
subjected Danny Nikolic's mobile phone to forensic examination, stewards
will question the jockey about their findings after the last race at
Sandown.." |
|
Celeb punters to lose $15m in Ponzi scam |
Herald Sun |
14 Mar |
|
"A-LIST investors are
reportedly set to lose $15 million in a Ponzi scheme that involves
betting on Australia's biggest horse races. The man behind the scheme,
who cannot be named, has used the money to finance a lavish lifestyle
and his gambling addiction, according to racing sources." |
|
Clements speaks out |
Herald Sun |
12 Mar |
|
Punter bet against Nikolic's mounts |
SMH |
6 Mar |
|
"A professional
punter laid at least eight of Danny Nikolic's mounts soon after speaking
on the phone with the jockey for ''a substantial amount of money'' which
''far exceeded his usual or historical betting pattern'', a racing
judiciary heard yesterday." |
|
Sportingbet Second-Quarter Profit Advances.. |
Bloomberg |
4 Mar |
|
"Sportingbet Plc..
said fiscal second- quarter profit rose 18 percent as soccer betting
increased." |
|
Two Pakistanis in match-fixing probe |
Reuters |
27 Feb |
|
"We suspect two of
our players are involved in match-fixing but until we get a report from
our inquiry committee I will not say anything more on this subject,"
Butt told a news conference in Lahore. The PCB set up a six-member
inquiry committee this month to investigate the Pakistan team's dismal
performances on their recent tour of Australia." |
|
William Hill Sees Challenging 2010 |
WSJ |
27 Feb |
|
"The fall in profit,
which comes despite a 4% rise in net revenue to £997.9 million, was the
result of particularly unfavorable football results in the third quarter
which hit margins in the period. Still football margins swung to higher
than normal levels in the fourth quarter, the company said." |
|
Failure to hand over mobile phone lands.. |
The Australian |
27 Feb |
|
Betfair's alert triggers Victorian betting probe |
SMH |
23 Feb |
|
"The Herald
understands Betfair alerted stewards to suspicious betting activity on
Finishing Card when beaten as a $1.60 favourite at Mornington on January
8, sparking the investigation into Nikolic." |
|
Betfair tax breaks |
ABC |
22 Feb |
|
"The Tasmanian
Government has offered tax breaks to keep the gambling agency Betfair in
the state.." |
|
Online Bookmakers Warm to Winter Games |
NY Times |
18 Feb |
|
"Despite the modest
betting volume, the Vancouver Games have whetted the appetites of
bookies for the 2012 Summer Games in London. William Hill has opened a
book on the number of gold medals Britain will win, with the over-under
set at 20. Sharpe said he expected William Hill to handle $80 million or
more." |
|
Danny Nikolic caught in betting probe |
The Australian |
13 Feb |
|
"It is believed
Betfair integrity officers noted unusual betting patterns in certain
accounts and notified stewards in Melbourne and Queensland." |
|
Divided racing heading for fall |
The Australian |
13 Feb |
|
"Here is racing's problem.
It doesn't want to be governed, organised, directed or told what to do.
It fights change vigorously but pig-headedly. The industry cannot think
outside its own small community. Doesn't want to." |
|
Paddy Power further expands in Australia |
GI |
12 Feb |
|
Irish firm Paddy Power pay
AUD$13 million for another 10% of Sportsbet. The acquistion from a minor
non-executive shareholder gives Sportsbet and IASBet an implied
valuation of "approximately $185 million, as compared with an implied
valuation of $147 million for Paddy Power's investments in Sportsbet
last year". |
|
Released Stephen Lee expects no charge after.. |
The Guardian |
12 Feb |
|
"The snooker player
Stephen Lee is not expecting to be charged following his arrest as part
of an investigation into suspicious betting patterns, his management
said today." |
|
Super Bowl Bet Costs Phil Ivey And Billy Walters $2m |
Online Poker |
9 Feb |
|
"The underdog’s win
ended up costing a few people big, most notably Phil Ivey and high
stakes sports bettor Billy Walters, who were reputed to have placed a $2
million line bet on the Colts." |
|
Super Bowl Gambling May Alter Your Brain |
Fox News |
6 Feb |
|
"..winning and losing
can have unexpected effects on the brain that keep people coming back
for more, scientists are finding." What a stunning revelation from the
team at Fox News. |
|
Bookies talk about losses, not wins |
AP |
5 Feb |
|
"When the longtime
bookies in (Las Vegas) get together to swap stories, the talk invariably
turns to one Super Bowl where bettors made off with a big score." |
|
Tabcorp profit squeezed by cash-strapped punters |
The Age |
4 Feb |
|
"Tabcorp Holdings,
Australia's largest gaming group, has reported a 2 per cent drop in
first-half net profit, as fees on horse races rose and punters had less
to spend without government cash handouts." |
|
Analysts split on whether betting on Super Bowl.. |
USA Today |
3 Feb |
|
"A sign of life for
the struggling U.S. economy: the amount legally bet on Super Bowl XLIV
is predicted to rise this year after a double-digit drop last year.." |
|
Rick Parry review recommends lengthy jail sentences.. |
Telegraph |
2 Feb |
|
"Sportsmen found
guilty of match-fixing or other gambling-related corruption should face
lengthy jail sentences, according to a report into the integrity of
sports betting." |
|
Roger Federer win bad for bookies |
Herald Sun |
29 Jan |
|
"TAB Sportsbet is set
to payout more than $1.25 million if prepost favourites Roger Federer
and Serena Williams both win their Australian Open finals." |
|
William Hill Advances as Betting Margin Recovers |
Bloomberg |
21 Jan |
|
"Full-year gross win
margins were between 17 percent and 18 percent, William Hill said. The
company’s margin had fallen to 15.4 percent in the third quarter after
fewer draws in soccer games meant gamblers won more often on the
matches." |
|
Tennis bet warning |
Herald Sun |
15 Jan |
|
Here comes the yearly
hoopla surrounding tennis betting. The Levy-Llodra match in question
might be explained by the fact that some people were aware that Llodra
was arriving in Brisbane on the day of his match. |
|
Bets on Federer Pay Australian Open as Tennis.. |
Bloomberg |
14 Jan |
|
“The ATP “as a general
rule doesn’t encourage its tournaments to have betting sponsors,” tour
spokesman Graeme Agars said. The WTA Tour’s Hobart International..is
sponsored by state-owned betting company TOTE Tasmania, while
bet-at-home.com AG sponsors women’s events in Austria and the Czech
Republic and the men’s Valencia Open." |
|
Australian Open ban for Russian star Ekaterina.. |
Herald Sun |
10 Jan |
|
“A Tennis Integrity Unit
investigation found Bychkova guilty of failing to report an offer made
to her to influence the outcome of a tennis match, officials said." |
|
Tipster threatened to kill racehorse after forgetting bet |
Journal |
8 Jan |
|
“Andrew Rodgerson, 26,
realised he faced owing £56,000 to a betting syndicate when he
discovered he was too late to place the last piece of an accumulator on
Conduit winning the last of a series of races." |
|
Online betting faces regulation overhaul |
Guardian |
8 Jan |
|
Strict new rules for online bookmakers |
FT |
8 Jan |
|
“..announcement comes
after Ladbrokes and William Hill – both known to be frustrated with UK
tax policy – announced plans to relocate online betting operations to
offshore tax havens." |
|
Brits Flock to Online Poker in Bad Weather |
P-Listings |
8 Jan |
|
“While yesterday's contest
produced fluctuating fortunes, it started with miniscule odds on
Pakistan and one Centrebet punter could not resist, dropping $26,000 at
1.06.." |
|
Punters do dough on visitors |
The Age |
7 Jan |
|
“While yesterday's contest
produced fluctuating fortunes, it started with miniscule odds on
Pakistan and one Centrebet punter could not resist, dropping $26,000 at
1.06.." |
|
The odds are that the bookies will go decimal |
Times Online |
7 Jan |
|
Bookies' odds make way for decimalised age |
Independent |
7 Jan |
|
Bookmakers express concern over.. |
Telegraph |
7 Jan |
|
“Bookmakers have expressed
concern over proposals to replace traditional fractional odds at
racecourses and betting shops with decimal prices.." |
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Setback for online gaming companies in Europe |
FT |
17 Dec |
|
“In two Dutch gaming cases
involving Ladbrokes, Betfair and the Dutch state monopoly De Lotto, a
senior legal adviser at the European Court of Justice emphasised again
that European Union member states can legitimately grant a single
operator the right to run betting and gaming operations." |
|
Betting suspended on Christmas No 1 |
PA |
17 Dec |
|
“Bookmaker William Hill
has suspended betting on the UK's Christmas number one after a flurry of
bets made the betting "unviable"." |
|
UEFA suspends top referee for alleged match-fixing |
AP |
16 Dec |
|
“European soccer's
governing body has suspended a top referee while it investigates him for
allegedly helping to fix an international match in a betting coup." |
|
Bookies probing late rush on Ryan Giggs |
Daily Mail |
15 Dec |
|
2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner lands.. |
Live O&S |
14 Dec |
|
“Ryan Giggs was named the
2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year last night, landing a major
betting coup. Giggs had been heavily backed from 16/1 into 2/1 second
favourite following the announcement of the 10 person shortlist." |
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Picking (Up) Winners Without Placing a Bet |
NY Times |
11 Dec |
|
“He spends more than 10
hours a day there, feeding thousands of discarded betting slips through
a ticket scanner in a never-ending search for someone else’s lost
treasure." |
|
Government-ordered review to call for sport to unite.. |
Guardian |
11 Dec |
|
Gambling by Players Poses a Risk to Soccer |
NY Times |
11 Dec |
|
“A middling player in
Germany’s second soccer league, he had gambled away his meager fortunes.
He had borrowed from the bank. Built up debts with a dingy betting
office. Borrowed more. Gambled more. Lost more." |
|
Top punter Sean Bartholomew lost drink-drive bet |
Daily Tele |
9 Dec |
|
“When police pulled over a
silver Porsche on Campbell Pde, Bondi, they did not expect to see
Australia's biggest punter behind the wheel of the car reeking of
alcohol." |
|
Soccer on Fields Ripe for Fixing |
NY Times |
8 Dec |
|
“When guys earn 500 euros
to play soccer, you can’t allow bets worth thousands of euros and expect
that it won’t have an impact,” added Becker, who says all betting on
fourth-division matches should be banned. The betting on fourth-division
matches happens largely in private betting companies." |
|
Form analyst banned for rigging |
Herald Sun |
7 Dec |
|
Ex-racecaller Lucas
Sullivan "found guilty of seven charges and disqualified from the sport
for 13 years after one of the most exhaustive racing inquiries held in
Queensland." |
|
Donaghy says he didn't influence games he bet on |
AP |
8 Dec |
|
Disgraced referee Tim Donaghy says he used inside.. |
Deseret News |
4 Dec |
|
"In Donaghy's tell-all
memoir .. the Villanova grad recounts how he had bet on basketball for
years before the FBI found out, winning 70 to 80 percent of the time." |
|
No takers! Tote Tasmania sale fails |
Examiner |
3 Dec |
|
TAS state governement
fails in it's bid to offload their TAB business for as much as $400
million. With bids as low as $90m on the table, TOTE Tasmania was
withdrawn from sale. |
|
Spanish Betting Probe Hits Two Clubs, Seven Players |
Reuters |
3 Dec |
|
"Spanish second
division clubs Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano, and seven professional
players are to be investigated in a probe into betting on matches.." |
|
£200m Parisi mafia gang 'ran betting operation.. |
Reuters |
3 Dec |
|
"The Italians have
frozen the assets of the London-based online betting site Paradise Bet
as part of a huge three-year operation called Domino aimed at
demolishing the Parisi gang in southern Italy." |
|
We're in a fix when it comes to tennis bets |
Mirror |
28 Nov |
|
"There are players on
the men's tour whose matches I would never dream of betting on, unless I
was told the result beforehand. Two years ago the top players were
lectured by an ex-Mafia boss about match-fixing. No wonder they're so
good at it." |
|
Betfair presses case on fees on wagers |
Australian |
28 Nov |
|
Loss Looms for Racing NSW |
VFG |
28 Nov |
|
"Racing NSW had failed to
produce a witness to support its claim that a 1.5 per cent fee on wagers
was not designed to protect the market share of Tabcorp" - says The
Australian. "With the Betfair case
doing an excellent job of informing judge Nye Perram about the
background to the issue, Sportsbet promises to take the public knowledge
of events surrounding the race field imposition to a new level." -
VFG |
|
Post has the mail on TAB accounts |
The Age |
28 Nov |
|
"From next month
people will be able to apply for a TAB betting account, make betting
deposits and withdrawals and obtain balances of their betting accounts
at Australia Post outlets." |
|
Football scandal spills over to tennis, basketball |
The Local |
28 Nov |
|
"The football
match-fixing scandal grew to engulf tennis and basketball on Saturday,
with Der Spiegel magazine reporting prosecutors had expanded their
investigations to include the other sports." |
|
Match fixing: Lawyer says sedatives given to cooks.. |
AP |
28 Nov |
|
"The international gang
suspected in Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal supplied sedatives to
team doctors and hotel cooks to drug players in matches to be
manipulated, according to a lawyer for one of the suspects." |
|
Sportingbet Q1: Euro sport sees net rev soar 26% |
EGR |
25 Nov |
|
Sportingbet reports solid
growth for Q1 through their Euro and Australian operations. In-running
betting accounted for more than half of the value of bets placed during
the quarter, and increased 68% year on year. |
|
NBA bans Kings scout for gambling on team |
Yahoo |
26 Nov |
|
"The NBA has banned
former Sacramento Kings assistant director of scouting Jack Mai for
betting money on league games, including those involving the Kings..." |
|
Donaghy associate claims 13 referees involved in NBA.. |
WHDH |
26 Nov |
|
"Battista says he
worked with 13 NBA refs - Donaghy being the key man - to rig games.
Donaghy, by the way, had a 78% win rate for gamblers." |
|
Rothschild close to advising Betfair on IPO |
Reuters |
26 Nov |
|
"A deal is not likely
to emerge until the first quarter of next year at the earliest." |
|
Judge orders 'messy' case to go ahead |
SMH |
26 Nov |
|
"Both cases have been
weighed down by fights over whether each side should hand over hundreds
of documents relating to the decision to impose the fee and whether
these documents should be kept confidential." |
|
More European games linked to betting scandal |
AFP |
26 Nov |
|
Nine arrested in Italian betting scandal |
AFP |
24 Nov |
|
Germany to set up betting scandal task force |
AFP |
24 Nov |
|
"Amongst those
arrested was the president of third division team Potenza, Giuseppe
Postiglione and Pro Vastese sports director Luca Evangelista. They are
accused of being involved in organised crime and of sporting fraud
relating to a number of bets placed on matches in the second and third
divisions from 2007 to 2009." |
|
Big TAB punters get special deals, Betfair tells court |
Australian |
24 Nov |
|
"Twaits said the TAB
had offered rebates to big punters and they had "lost at least one key
account-holder because they had been offered significant rebates by
Tabcorp to bet into NSW and Victorian tote pools." |
|
Betfair and racing authorities battle over fees |
Australian |
23 Nov |
|
"Justin Gleeson SC,
for Racing NSW, argued Betfair had adopted a low-cost model as it chased
the gambling dollar and had only itself to blame if it could not compete
with the state-based TABs." |
|
DFB boss vows to punish betting fraudsters |
AFP |
22 Nov |
|
Multiple arrests in German soccer corruption probe |
AP |
20 Nov |
|
"The gang is
suspected of bribing players, coaches, referees and officials in
"high-ranking European leagues" to manipulate games in order to make
money on betting, the statement said Thursday." |
|
Betfair's low-margin business structure is.. |
SMH |
19 Nov |
|
The gloves are off in the battle for betting.. |
SMH |
18 Nov |
|
"The outcome has
ramifications for the funding of racing across Australia as online
gambling continues to grow and and the behaviour of punters changes." |
|
Betfair to accuse race authority of collusion |
The Age |
16 Nov |
|
"'They (Betfair) can
spin as much as they want, but at the end of the day, they've got their
business model wrong … they want racing to subsidise them," said Racing
NSW chief executive Peter V'Landys. |
|
Ten more suspect matches - tennis in the dock.. |
Daily Mail |
12 Nov |
|
"Two weeks after Andre
Agassi revealed how he easily duped the ATP Tour over drug taking, it
again raises questions over how seriously the sport's authorities are
facing up to sinister activities in its ranks." |
|
Breaking the rules |
The Age |
7 Nov |
|
Sport betting crackdown |
The Age |
6 Nov |
|
Jason Dowling again with a
fair look at the growth in sports betting and integrity concerns. He
could have given SA senator Nick Xenophon a run over, but some things
just don't need explaining. |
|
Match fixing in sport on the rise |
Spt Review |
7 Nov |
|
"Financial services firm
Merrill Lynch projects that the turnover for the online sports gambling
industry will top $100 billion by 2015." |
|
Records fall as punters dig deep |
The Age |
4 Nov |
|
TAB betting on the
Melbourne Cup up 7-9% across the country. |
|
BetOnSports.com founder gets 4-plus years |
AP |
3 Nov |
|
"The founder .. was
sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison, ending a lengthy
investigation and prosecution into one of the world's largest offshore
sports gambling companies." |
|
Internet bookmakers in NT welcome tax change |
The Age |
2 Nov |
|
"The Northern
Territory Government wiped away existing taxes, replacing them with a 10
per cent gross margin tax, payable on all betting events conducted under
the NT wagering licence and capped at $250,000." |
|
Tracks on the take from edge-seeking punters |
Guardian |
29 Oct |
|
"Critical advantage
is gained by those who pay to be allowed to bet online at the course." |
|
Curtain up on screen war worth millions |
The Age |
28 Oct |
|
"Our intention is that
pretty rapidly we'll see a number of 400 being achieved within the next
60 or 90 days,'' Rice said" |
|
Betfair to target social networks.. |
Times |
26 Oct |
|
"(Betfair) will announce
.. a multimillion-pound investment in Watercooler, a Silicon Valley
start-up that has attracted more than 26 million users in two years." |
|
Tennis authorities looking into Wozniacki match |
AP |
23 Oct |
|
Wozniacki's retirement - a little fishy |
The Gazette |
22 Oct |
|
Was the Fix in on Wozniacki's 'Injury'? |
FanHouse |
22 Oct |
|
More drama on the WTA Tour
as Caroline Wozniacki retires from a match when leading 7-5, 5-0 -
apparently at the insistence of her father. |
|
Gambling on the future |
Australian |
22 Oct |
|
Racing NSW has backed the wrong horse |
Australian |
22 Oct |
|
"The Productivity
Commission released an interim report that supported moves to increase
competition in the gambling industry and the introduction of a national
funding model for racing to be overseen by an independent body."
"(race-fields legislation) are anti-competitive and reduce the scope for
entry by innovative suppliers offering lower prices to consumers." |
|
Online Gamblers Personal Details Sold For Quick Cash |
Aust Gamb |
22 Oct |
|
"The horrifying part
of this trade is that details including full names, residential
addresses, dates of birth, email addresses and other financial
information including amounts deposited and lost or won, is being sold
for an agreed fee to whoever has enough money to purchase it." |
|
Illinois Approves First Online Betting Licences |
Gaming Int. |
14 Oct |
|
"..the board awarded
licences for the remainder of 2009 and the 2010 calendar year to three
U.S based advance deposit wagering providers; Churchill Downs'
Twinspires.com, Betfair's TVG Network, and Youbet.com..." |
|
NRL asked to reply to match-fixing claims |
The Age |
14 Oct |
|
The Age's Jason Dowling
going OT on the fix-watch. "Controversy has surrounded the match on
September 6 between the Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys
after bookmakers reportedly suspended betting three times." |
|
Minister warns of tanking threat to gambling |
The Age |
12 Oct |
|
The AFL's pig-headed
approach to tanking appears set to be tested after the VCGR and now the
gaming minister express integrity concerns. |
|
England soccer chief wants ban on betting |
AP |
10 Oct |
|
"The current English
rule only prevents people from placing a bet on a match or competition
in which they have a direct involvement." |
|
French government's new gambling law bans Betfair.. |
Guardian |
9 Oct |
|
"The French
government has effectively outlawed the online betting exchange Betfair
after passing an amendment to new gambling laws." |
|
Sports gambling a game breaker |
The Age |
9 Oct |
|
"Senator Xenophon
said an Australia-wide ban on sports gambling was required to stop
corruption...." |
|
FA looking for deal with bookmakers |
The Mirror |
9 Oct |
|
"The FA has finally
dropped its opposition to dealing with bookmakers.. FA Board members are
looking for someone in the betting world willing to hand over millions -
and that brings in the likes of Hills, Ladbrokes, Betfair.." |
|
Betfair seeks tax deal on licence |
The Australian |
12 Oct |
|
Betfair may exit state |
Mercury |
9 Oct |
|
Off and running, Betfair considers move |
ABC News |
9 Oct |
|
Gibraltar, Malta.... Tasmania? |
ABC News |
8 Oct |
|
"Any corporate bookmaker
who wants to set up in Tasmania will only have to pay an annual $256,000
licence fee." |
|
Ladbrokes rules out acquisitions despite raising £275m.. |
Telegraph |
8 Oct |
|
"Net revenues,
excluding high-rollers, fell 15pc in the three months to September 30,
with all bookies being thumped by just four draws in the first 66
Premiership matches this season – way below the average 25pc." |
|
IOC sets up system to watch for illegal betting |
AP |
5 Oct |
|
It has to be better than
the last system - which apparently "found that a wide array of bets were
offered for all Olympic sports, but that bets laid were generally small
— between $7 to $70". Hmm. |
|
AFL gets 'please explain' over tanking |
The Age |
1 Oct |
|
"Victoria's gambling
regulator is not satisfied with the AFL's response to queries about
whether sides are ''tanking'' - deliberately setting out to lose - so
they can gain higher draft picks.'' |
|
Dispute over horse race bet cash |
BBC News |
30 Sep |
|
"A disagreement has broken
out between the (UK) horse racing and gambling industries about how much
bookmakers should contribute to the sport.'' |
|
Why should bookies be made to share their profit.. |
Guardian |
28 Sep |
|
Betfair's Mark Davies
responds to the argument that bookies should be made to share profits
with sports. "If sport wants to get into betting, it can apply for a
licence like anyone else, and pay the costs inherent in running the
business: hundreds of millions on technology, risk management,
infrastructure, and brand.'' |
|
Rooke: I almost didn't take last kick |
The Age |
28 Sep |
|
Was this bizarre
line-covering kick the most important in AFL betting history? ''Well,
there was nobody on the mark,'' he (Max Rooke) said. ''What's more, I
was buggered. My legs were so tired.'' |
|
France Poised to Deliver Jackpot for U.K. Gambling.. |
Bloomberg |
24 Sep |
|
"..U.K. gambling companies
facing a slowing market at home, may get a boost as neighboring France
opens its online-betting market to foreign operators next year." |
|
Bookies should stump up for betting's unwanted.. |
Guardian |
24 Sep |
|
"The expansion of the
betting industry has increased the opportunity for corruption in sport,
so why aren't they paying to help stamp it out?" |
|
Punter set to continue with Betfair legal battle |
Racing Post |
23 Sep |
|
".. Simon 'Evil
Knievil' Cawkwell is not backing down in his long-running legal battle
with Betfair despite losing the opening round this month." |
|
Match fixing claim rocks lawn bowls |
The Age |
19 Sep |
|
"The genteel world of lawn
bowls has been rocked by match fixing allegations levelled against a New
Zealand team over its performance at a major international competition." |
|
Punting body queries 'tanking' |
The Age |
14 Sep |
|
"The Victorian
Commission for Gambling Regulation has written to the AFL asking for
assurances that ''tanking'' - losing games to achieve better draft picks
- is not occurring." |
|
Bets off at suspended agency |
West Aust. |
5 Sep |
|
"The licence of WA's
only private betting agency was suspended yesterday, sparking fears that
hundreds of punters across Australia will not get money owed to them." |
|
Sneaky Changes To NSW Race Field Conditions |
VFG |
5 Sep |
|
"In marked contrast
to the fanfare with which Racing NSW announced a minor win in Betfair's
Federal Court case against it, major changes to its conditions for using
race fields have been flagged with no public announcement." |
|
Matt Le Tissier admits he was part of failed £10K bet fix |
Mirror |
3 Sep |
|
"Ex-England striker
Matt Le Tissier has admitted he was part of a failed Premier League
betting scam. The Southampton legend deliberately tried kick the ball
out of play at the start of a 1995 match." |
|
Snooker duo detained in betting probe |
CNN |
28 Aug |
|
"Snooker's world number
two, Stephen Maguire, and fellow professional Jamie Burnett have been
held by British police to answer questions regarding allegations they
helped fix a match at the 2008 U.K. Championship." |
|
Bet scam uses Rafa and Ribery |
The Sun |
26 Aug |
|
Punter manipulate the
first Premier League Manager to go market. "So, for example, if
£10,000 was staked on Benitez going, they then placed another £50,000
that he would not be the first manager sacked." |
|
Delaware Sports Betting Law Ruled Illegal |
Wash Post |
25 Aug |
|
"Now state officials must
decide whether to accept parlay bets on multiple NFL games, which the
leagues did not contend is illegal. State leaders also must decide
whether to appeal Monday's ruling, either to the full appeals court or
to the U.S. Supreme Court." |
|
Centrebet posts 36pc profit fall, tips growth |
AAP |
24 Aug |
|
Australian revenue up 23%
to $33 million but massive marketing spend sees Centrebet post a 36.6
per cent drop in annual net profit to $8.32 million. |
|
Bookies seeking a stand at the footy |
The Age |
24 Aug |
|
Tabcorp, sporting bodies,
Victorian Government and corporate bookies set to go head-to-head over
rights operate betting shops at venues. |
|
Betfair ponders £1.5bn flotation after shareholders.. |
Telegraph |
23 Aug |
|
"Betfair could be in
line for a £1.5bn flotation after shareholders in the world's biggest
gaming exchange decided to call in bankers to discuss the group's
options." |
|
Schmidt on Pete Rose ban: Isn't 20 years enough? |
AP |
23 Aug |
|
"Pete bet on his team
to win and has been banished from baseball for life. Manny Ramirez, Alex
Rodriguez et al, bet that they would get bigger, stronger and have a
distinct advantage over everyone and that they wouldn't get caught.
Which is worse? Does the penalty fit the crime?" |
|
Cricket chiefs probe Australia betting claim |
AFP |
20 Aug |
|
"Australia contacted the
International Cricket Council (ICC) after one of their players was
approached by a man suspected of links to illegal bookmaking." |
|
High stakes: Delaware has much riding on sports betting |
USA Today |
19 Aug |
|
NFL Explains Opposition to Gambling in Delaware |
TSB |
19 Aug |
|
"If you make it easier for
people to gamble then more people will. This would increase the chances
for people to question the integrity of the game. Those people who are
upset will question whether an erroneous officiating call..." |
|
Court decision a shot in the arm for Racing NSW |
SMH |
15 Aug |
|
Racing NSW chief executive
Peter V'landys attempts a Victorian court ruling in favour of TABCORP as
support in his hopeless turnover fight with Betfair. |
|
Tabcorp flags a $65m hit to earnings |
The Age |
10 Aug |
|
"Market observers
were not pleased with the revelation Tabcorp was forecasting earnings
based on the assumption of legal victories. ''It is always frustrating
in wagering, the level of disclosure on nitty gritty detail,'' a gaming
analyst said." |
|
Betting agency slams the Saints |
The Australian |
8 Aug |
|
"Like the
stockmarket, betting markets rely on a clear and controlled flow of
information," Eskander said. "The money that came for Hawthorn prior to
St Kilda announcing their omissions highlights the severe deficiencies
within the AFL." |
|
Ladbrokes to Move Online Sportsbook to Gibraltar |
GI |
7 Aug |
|
"Following intense
competitive pressures from offshore gaming operators, Ladbrokes has
become the latest operator to move its online operations to Gibraltar ..
mirroring the move made by rival William Hill earlier this week." |
|
Tabcorp warns of ‘concerning signs' |
The Age |
7 Aug |
|
TABCORP report of rises in
revenue and racing industry contributions, but chief executive Elmer
Funke Kupper continues to bleat about how his tote is treated
differently to corporate bookmakers. |
|
Betfair set fair for a float |
Standard |
5 Aug |
|
Betfair announce 27 per cent revenue growth |
Racing Post |
5 Aug |
|
Betfair report revenues of
more than $600 million in the year to the end of April, up 27% year on
year and double where they were three years ago. Profit was up to over
AUD$140 million as the company edges close to a much anticipated stock
market listing. |
|
William Hill down on luck as profits fall |
Guardian |
4 Aug |
|
"William Hill was
cursing its luck at the horse track and during the climax to last
season's Premiership after its profits fell by almost a fifth so far
this year." |
|
Betting on wooden spoon suspended |
Australian |
4 Aug |
|
"The Victorian government
has full confidence in the AFL, as an approved sports controlling body,
that is well-placed to investigate and advise relevant authorities on
any alleged use of tanking in AFL matches. The VCGR continues to monitor
the situation." |
|
Ladbrokes out of Tote Tasmania race; Victoria.. |
EGR |
28 Jul |
|
"Ladbrokes will not
buy Tote Tasmania from the state government but has not ruled out
bidding for the Victorian wagering licence to be awarded early next
year, the company has said." |
|
Tabcorp, Tatts eye TOTE Tasmania |
AAP |
27 Jul |
|
"Gaming giants
Tabcorp Holdings and Tatts Group say they may be interested in acquiring
TOTE Tasmania." |
|
Sports leagues sue to block betting |
AP |
25 Jul |
|
"The four major pro
sports leagues (U.S.) and the NCAA plan to sue to block Delaware from
implementing sports betting." |
|
Tipsarevic's respond to Match-Fixing Allegations... |
Blic |
24 Jul |
|
"These allegations
are stupid and illogical, coming in the season when Janko is trying to
become a regular top-50 player. This is the third consecutive summer
that he’s struggling with injuries, and now this." |
|
Four English players banned after betting probe |
AFP |
23 Jul |
|
"Four English Football
League players have been banned for between five months and a year for
betting on the outcome of a League Two match between Accrington and
Bury. Three of the players were with Accrington at the time of the match
on May 3, 2008 and the other was at Bury." |
|
Tennis Players Blast ATP’s Anti-Gambling Agreement |
GC |
22 Jul |
|
From the believe it or not
file: Five Italian players have filed a lawsuit in Florida claiming that
they were “discriminately targeted for selective enforcement” of the
ATP’s anti-corruption rules. The number of dodgy matches has recently
spiked and if the ATP are serious about integrity they will throw a lot
more resources at their Anti-Corruption Unit immediatlely. |
|
Big gamblers eating Crow |
Herald Sun |
20 Jul |
|
"How sick must the
punters have felt who backed the Tigers at 1.01 on Betfair after Shane
Edwards' goal put them 43 points in front at the eight-minute mark of
the third quarter?" |
|
Match-fixing fears return after flood of 'unusual' bets |
Independent |
17 Jul |
|
"Fears over match-fixing
in men's tennis have surfaced for the third time in a month after
"extreme movements" in betting patterns on a match between two top 100
players led to cancellation of markets and reports to the authorities." |
|
Racing plans a high-speed revolution |
Australian |
16 Jul |
|
Racing Victoria raise the
possibility of racing every 30 mins and first past the post payment. And
how about this: "We would love it (Betfair) in Victoria." How times have
changed. |
|
Online gambling for the Facebook generation |
CNN Money |
15 Jul |
|
Betfair position
themselves ahead of expected state by state changes to gambling laws in
U.S. |
|
Tasmania stages a new betting coup |
Herald Sun |
13 Jul |
|
Not much new in this piece
on the state of licence's but there is an update on the Victorian
wagering situation ("there have been delays, pushing back to early next
year the announcement of the successful bidder"), but we're not sure
about having TABCORP a "firm" favourite to regain the licence. |
|
The AJC Should Blame TABCORP |
VFG |
8 Jul |
|
"It turns out that
the bulk of the $30 million (held in limbo by Racing NSW) is actually
owed by TabCorp, who perhaps not surprisingly are objecting to paying
another 1.5% on top of the 4.7% they already pay." |
|
Centrebet tips strong growth |
AAP |
8 Jul |
|
"..total revenue for the
2009 financial year rose 6 per cent to $66.2 million. Australian online
revenue, representing 50 per cent of total revenue, jumped 23 per cent
to $32.9 million. The online betting company on Tuesday predicted strong
profit growth in 2009-10 as it looks to greater market share in the
Australian online betting sector." |
|
Tabcorp pulls plug on Sport 927 |
The Age |
3 Jul |
|
TABCORP advises it's
agents to switch off Sport927 in TAB's. Why? "Perhaps it's the fact that
we are advertising Sportingbet on the station, I don't know." |
|
Russians crack down on gambling |
BBC News |
1 Jul |
|
"A new law has come into
effect in Russia, confining gambling to four regions far from the
capital Moscow." |
|
Racing Victoria chief executive Rob Hines details growth |
Herald Sun |
30 Jun |
|
Racing in Victoria said to
be booming after a $19 million or 9% increase in from product fees from
wagering operators after coming to terms on a profit-based model. |
|
Short story on Betfair system is pure fiction |
Guardian |
30 Jun |
|
Serial gambler Elliott Short made 20m on Betfair |
N of the W |
28 Jun |
|
News of the World fall for
a fake - "a reminder .. of the complete ignorance that persists in much
of the mainstream media when it comes to the business of betting" |
|
Glover backers in Ireland cash in after tip |
Newsday |
28 Jun |
|
"...(When) Bob Bubka,
a radio golf analyst from Long Island, predicted on Irish airwaves that
Lucas Glover would win, it cost the bookies a fortune." |
|
Bets unit in net war |
People |
28 Jun |
|
"A nationwide (UK)
sports anti-corruption squad is to be set up to police online betting.
And cheats could face two years' jail - as will sports stars who throw
games deliberately." |
|
I'm not a gambling man, but I bet this one's a winner |
Independent |
28 Jun |
|
"..A witty and
perceptive study of how modern Ireland is in thrall to gambling is free
of dogma." |
|
Betfair takes a punt on US horseracing |
The Times |
26 Jun |
|
"Betfair .. is
gambling on an easing of regulations in the United States as it launches
an ambitious push into the American horseracing market." |
|
Italian betting seen up 8.6 pct in H1-report |
Reuters |
26 Jun |
|
"Italy's gamblers
wagered 26.114 billion euros ($36.38 billion) in the first six months of
the year." |
|
Probe into alleged scams in sports betting industry.. |
Courier Mail |
25 Jun |
|
"..Office of Fair Trading
investigators are chasing millions of dollars lost by hundreds of
punters through 30 so-called sporting arbitrage companies, mostly from
the Gold Coast." |
|
Undermanning undermines tennis' corruption unit |
Guardian |
25 Jun |
|
Plenty of easy wins but no need for an inquiry |
The Herald |
25 Jun |
|
Lengthy bans would deter match-fixing - Federer |
Reuters |
24 Jun |
|
Wimbledon betting soars after mention of injury |
AP |
25 Jun |
|
Betting on Match Raises Eyebrows |
NYT |
24 Jun |
|
Online Action Alarms Betting Watchdogs |
NYT |
24 Jun |
|
More on the non-fixed
Wimbledon match between Odesnik & Melzer. If only there was this much in
the media after some of the real fixes that have occurred on the ATP
Tour over the past five years. |
|
Fears of sting after bookies suspend bets on first.. |
Guardian |
24 Jun |
|
Suspect betting probed at SW19 |
Independent |
24 Jun |
|
Wimbledon betting probe: 'Extreme' £385,000 gamble.. |
Daily Mail |
24 Jun |
|
The British press after a
straight sets gamble on Jurgen Melzer is landed at Wimbledon. I wonder
why - news of Odesnik's injury had been public knowledge, he just
arrived on Saturday from a clay challenger and he was "spotted the
evening before in a pub in London's Earl's Court". |
|
Don’t bet on authorities sorting out match-fixing |
Daily Mail |
22 Jun |
|
Mike Dickson in the Daily
Mail could well be the first journalist to ask the tough question - Why
isn't "Tennis serious about tackling match-fixing?" |
|
How tic-tac went tap-tap - the rise of online gambling |
Irish Times |
17 Jun |
|
A new book about Betfair
and the two men behind it. "In its first year, Betfair made a loss of
almost £2 million; a recent valuation estimated that it is worth in
excess of £1.5 billion. Cameron shows us how and why the company will
soon mark a decade of phenomenal success." |
|
Wimbledon on high alert over suspected match-fixing.. |
Independent |
18 Jun |
|
How tennis failed to act in vital betting test case |
Independent |
18 Jun |
|
Ex-Mafia fixer's offer of help the sport could not refuse |
Independent |
18 Jun |
|
Wimbledon on red alert after new betting scare |
Daily Mail |
17 Jun |
|
The pre-match betting
pattern (evens into 1/4) between Hernandez and Koellerer was certainly
interesting but to justify the term "betting scandal" with a £4,000 bet
is taking it a bit too far. |
|
Hot air suffocating racing industry |
The Australian |
30 May |
|
Now Pat's starting to make
a bit more sense. |
|
EU slams US on its remote gambling, betting laws |
The Hindu |
14 Jun |
|
EU set to step up its
concern over the fact "that the US laws on remote gambling and their
enforcement against EU companies constitute an obstacle to trade that is
incongruent with WTO rule". |
|
Betfair punts on revenue in NSW racing row |
The Australian |
12 Jun |
|
"Betting exchange
Betfair has raised the stakes in its court battle with Racing NSW,
offering to give it 20 per cent of gross revenue -- provided all other
wagering operators are charged the same fee." |
|
Ronaldo Signing Sees Real Madrid's Champions.. |
BettingChoice |
12 Jun |
|
"The layers on
Betfair weren't particularly confident in his departure and even just
yesterday he was odds-on to stay..." |
|
Facing heat in Vegas, casinos bet on Macau deals |
Guardian |
11 Jun |
|
"U.S. gaming
companies are set to cash in some of their chips in Macau, looking to
sell or float assets in the Chinese gambling enclave to prop struggling
parent businesses back home in Las Vegas." |
|
Italy Jan-May gambling up more than 9 pct |
Reuters |
11 Jun |
|
"Wagers in Italy rose 9.5
percent in the first five months of the year to 22 billion euros ($31.04
billion), state gambling monopoly AAMS said on Wednesday." |
|
Good odds Paddy has backed a winner |
The Age |
4 Jun |
|
Paddy Power’s Sportsbet to Acquire IAS |
GI |
3 Jun |
|
"Australia’s largest
corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet Pty Limited, in which Paddy Power last
month acquired a controlling interest, has agreed to acquire
International All Sports Limited, the company which was the target of a
failed takeover attempt earlier this year by rival Centrebet." |
|
We'll fix everything |
Herald Sun |
29 May |
|
"TABCORP plans to offer
fixed odds on every race in all three codes by the end of the year...
recently added eight price assessors to its ranks to bring its total to
30." |
|
NSW racing fights for life |
The Australian |
28 May |
|
Oh Patrick Smith.. he sort
of gets it but he doesn't. How about this gem: "Wagering on
thoroughbreds is a shrinking market because money is being spent on
gambling types other than horse racing. Fact." I could have sworn that
the two major operators of TAB wagering have reported revenue growth of
15.2% and 13.0% for the half year to 31 December 2008. If it's a
shrinking market, then they cant be going too badly. |
|
Something Doesn't Quite Add Up |
VFG |
28 May |
|
Bill Saunders once again
restores some balance and accuracy to the racing debate - if only the
mainstream media could demonstrate as much understanding. |
|
AFL has no problem with betting agencies |
Herald Sun |
28 May |
|
Rodney Eade says gambling is footy's biggest problem |
Herald Sun |
28 May |
|
David Schwarz urges star to act on gambling |
Herald Sun |
27 May |
|
Gambling remains AFL players' biggest vice |
Herald Sun |
26 May |
|
Apparently it's
"Responsible Gambling Awareness Week" in Victoria. I would have thought
that this might involve trying to get desperates away from slot machine
venues instead of exposing football player's addictions. |
|
Racing's future rests with direction of punting dollar |
SMH |
25 May |
|
One just doesn't know
where to start with this one either. Someone is getting desperate. |
|
Corporate bookies and betting exchanges a threat |
Courier Mail |
25 May |
|
You're not seeing things
folks - the date on this article reads 2009, not 2002. I'd love Bart to
explain this one: "Under the business model of the operations of
corporate bookies and Betfair they simply can't match the returns
offered by the TAB." |
|
My $12,000 fine for betting is ridiculous, says Montcourt |
Reuters |
24 May |
|
"France's Mathieu
Montcourt called the ATP's decision to fine him $12,000 for gambling a
total of $192 on other players' matches "ridiculous" on Sunday." |
|
NFL loses right to moral ground on betting issue |
AP |
24 May |
|
"In the end, gambling is
gambling. And now that the NFL is in the gambling business, it has lost
its right to the moral high ground on the issue." |
|
How to spot a fixed match |
Man Evening |
23 May |
|
"Scientists have come up
with a formula that could spice up countless pub arguments among sports
fans - did their team lose because the match was fixed?." |
|
America next as Betfair pushes betting boundaries |
Guardian |
19 May |
|
"A newly published
history of Betfair serves as a reminder of the fundamental change the
exchange has brought to betting." |
|
Ladbrokes' Unlucky Bet |
Forbes |
15 May |
|
"Some got lucky in
March but British bookmaker Ladbrokes isn't one of them. The company
said earnings before interest and tax fell by 34% in the four months
ending in April as clients won more bets..." |
|
Paddy Power Buys Stake in Australia’s Sportsbet |
Bloomberg |
15 May |
|
"Paddy Power Plc,
Ireland’s largest bookmaker, bought 51 percent of Sportsbet Pty Ltd. to
expand into Australia’s gambling market." (See below) |
|
A Tennis Gambler Looks for a Fix |
WSJ |
14 May |
|
CAS cuts Montcourt's ban for betting on matches |
AP |
14 May |
|
Introducing Dmitry Avilov
from Russia - self-confessed attempted match-fixer. Given that "Mr.
Avilov says he first began to consider fixing a match during a
tournament in Budapest last year", he looks to have missed the boat and
does come across a little amateurish, but this is a great get from
reported Hanna Karp. |
|
Sports betting bill becomes law in Delaware; NFL reacts |
USA Today |
15 May |
|
Delaware allows sports betting |
ESPN |
14 May |
|
The NFL is threatening
legal action after the Delaware Senate voted in favor of a proposal to
legalise sports betting in the state. |
|
You can bet on interesting times ahead for bookies |
SMH |
10 May |
|
"The Australian
wagering industry is at the crossroads, a confusing collision of
corporate bookmakers, totalisators and new industry players with
innovative technology" Thanks Roy, now I'm confused. Or is this piece
just a plug for Typhoon Pools? |
|
Online betting gains backer |
LVRJ |
8 May |
|
"Casino giant
Harrah's Entertainment has thrown its support behind legislation
introduced Wednesday that would allow Internet gambling by individuals
in the United States.." |
|
Betfair Starts Legal Action Against Dutch Government |
Betfair |
7 May |
|
"Betfair.. has started
legal action against the Dutch government in a court case which could
result in a claim for damages running into millions..." |
|
Sports betting bill falls two votes short |
ESPN |
7 May |
|
"Delaware lawmakers have
voted down a bill that would have authorized sports betting in the First
State." |
|
Jankulovski & Di Michele To Stand Trial For Illegal.. |
Goal |
4 May |
|
"AC Milan defender
Marek Jankulovski and West Ham United striker Davide Di Michele will
stand trial for taking part in an illegal betting scandal, a judge ruled
on Monday afternoon." |
|
Government launches crackdown on sports corruption.. |
Guardian |
29 Apr |
|
"The (UK) government is
close to finalising a high-level task force to discuss pressing issues
around sport and gambling, in the wake of a string of allegations of
cheating and corruption." |
|
FA investigates betting scandal |
SkySports |
28 Apr |
|
"The Football Association
has confirmed it will look into suspicious betting patterns regarding
the game between Grays Athletic and Forest Green." |
|
Swine flu betting - which country will be hit first? |
OddsPreview |
27 Apr |
|
"Ireland’s largest bookie
Paddy Power has reported “significant interest” in their betting on
which European country will have the first confirmed case of Swine Flu." |
|
Betfair Calls For End To Australian Online Poker Ban |
G-Compliance |
27 Apr |
|
A wrap of submissions from
some of the major players in response to the Federal Government review
of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act. |
|
A New Chance for Online Gambling in the U.S. |
NY Times |
26 Apr |
|
European gaming companies
lining up for a second crack at the U.S. market, but sports betting
appears unlikely to get a look in. |
|
Bookmakers gear up for betting on the budget |
Guardian |
22 Apr |
|
"Will the chancellor be
gambling tomorrow? With odds of 25-1 being offered on him using that
word, Alistair Darling might well fancy a flutter." |
|
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen Wins $1m Betting On.. |
Goal.com |
21 Apr |
|
So Gisele is a punting
supermodel? That Tom Brady is a very lucky man. |
|
Police probe snooker match-fixing claims |
Telegraph |
20 Apr |
|
"Snooker’s match-fixing
controversy will overshadow the start of this week’s World Championship
after police launched an inquiry into Stephen Maguire’s victory over
Jamie Burnett in December." |
|
Nevada Gaming Revenues and Collections |
Nevada GC |
15 Apr |
|
While Sports Betting
revenues are holding up amid the global financial crisis, its another
story at the casinos of Las Vegas. Strip revenues from February were
down 23% on last year to US$427m. |
|
Masters winner Angel delights bookies |
Belfast Tele |
15 Apr |
|
"Angel Cabrera
emerged as a very popular winner of the season’s first major at Augusta
for the bookmakers but not so much for those on the exchanges who laid
him at odds of up to 359-1." |
|
Betting booms in hard times |
Sunday Mail |
12 Apr |
|
"THE gambling
industry is booming as Queenslanders turn to Lady Luck and all forms of
gambling in an attempt to beat the economic downturn." |
|
Tote Tasmania Sale Looks To Raise Over A$200m |
Gambling C |
9 Apr |
|
"The boss of Betfair
Australia has said his company will ponder a bid for Tote Tasmania after
the Tasmanian government announced details of an imminent privatisation
process for the state-owned pari-mutuel and fixed-odds operator." |
|
AFL facing $300 million internet gambling boom |
Herald Sun |
9 Apr |
|
The AFL prove an unlikely
ally in the long overdue move to legalise online 'in-running' betting in
Australia. |
|
FA charges 5 players in betting case |
AP |
8 Apr |
|
"The Football Association
charged five players on Tuesday with breaking rules by betting on the
result of a match in which they were involved in England's fourth tier." |
|
Senator Nick Xenophon says AFL betting vouchers... |
Herald Sun |
3 Apr |
|
"The AFL's free betting
vouchers inside the first AFL Record of the season could lead to more
problem gamblers and may even be illegal, according to anti-gambling
Senator Nick Xenophon." |
|
Senator Nick Xenophon says AFL betting vouchers... |
Herald Sun |
3 Apr |
|
"The AFL's free betting
vouchers inside the first AFL Record of the season could lead to more
problem gamblers and may even be illegal, according to anti-gambling
Senator Nick Xenophon." |
|
Beasley couldn't say no to his mate's $1.8m punt |
The Age |
3 Apr |
|
More detail on the extent
of Simon Beasley's misdemeanors relating to his Victorian bookmaking
operation. |
|
Gallop blocks bookie payment to Minichiello |
AAP |
1 Apr |
|
Tabcorp's Luxbet knocked
back after attempting to sign up Sydney Roosters fullback Anthony
Minichiello as a spokesman for $50K. |
|
Intralot 2008 net falls 55.3 pct, lags forecasts |
Reuters |
31 Mar |
|
Embattled Greek lottery
systems supplier Intralot, fail to meet expectations by announcing a 55%
drop in net profit for 2008. The company is under fire in Victoria as
customers shun their poor returning products. |
|
Online betting could help you lose weight |
King5 |
31 Mar |
|
Only in America. |
|
Embattled bookmaker calls it quits |
The Age |
28 Mar |
|
Melbourne bookie Simon
Beasley calls it quits just days before learning of his punishment for
misconduct charges. |
|
Macedonian side Podeba charged with match-fixing |
AFP |
27 Mar |
|
"Macedonia club FK Podeba
stands accused of fixing the result of a Champions League qualifier in
an alleged betting scam..." |
|
Top-10 betting facts from the NCAA Tournament |
CCT |
24 Mar |
|
Just one underdog scores a
win in the second round of the NCAA tourney with the faves going 11-5
ATS. |
|
Racing NSW out of control |
VFG |
21 Mar |
|
Bill Saunders with his
take on the troubles in the NSW Racing industry. |
|
V'landysman wants the money |
Australian |
19 Mar |
|
Patrick Smith rightly
takes a shot at Racing NSW and their desperate plea for monies set aside
by their unfair turnover tax. |
|
Betfair banned by ACMA |
Techworld |
19 Mar |
|
"Betfair CEO Andrew Twaits
is outraged the multi billion company has been blacklisted under the
government Internet content filters, a move set to annex tens of
millions of dollars in local revenue." |
|
Spend our cash but don't mail us: Betfair |
SMH |
16 Mar |
|
"Racing NSW need not
bother firing off a letter to Betfair in regards to seeking permission
to use funds placed on ice due to the race fields legislation court
challenges." |
|
Race boss warns of prize cuts, lost clubs |
SMH |
11 Mar |
|
Racing NSW cry poor and
announce a doomsday for Racing unless they get their way in court. |
|
Tabcorp bristles at impost |
SMH |
9 Mar |
|
Racing NSW turn nasty on
Tabcorp, demanding their 1.5% turnover tax in addition to their 4.7%
under the Racing Distribution Agreement. |
|
Steve Vizard backs Simon Beasley |
Herald Sun |
8 Mar |
|
Convicted inside trader
Steve Vizard jumps to the defence of 'close mate' Simon Beasley as the
Melbourne bookie faces the loss of his licence for concealing bets and
destroying evidence. |
|
Gambling 'is bigger threat to sport than doping' |
Independent |
6 Mar |
|
Age of complacency over as sport wakes up to.. |
Independent |
6 Mar |
|
"In the past 17 months,
the industry watchdog the Gambling Commission has investigated 47 cases
of alleged match-fixing and illegal betting on British sporting events." |
|
Former Billabong boss leaves trail of gambling debts |
SMH |
6 Mar |
|
Former Billabong chief
executive leaves a trail of debts to Australian bookies after filing for
bankruptcy. Sportsbet has written off $140,000, while Centrebet's Con Kafataris is reportedly owed $800,000, and Victorian
bookies Frank Hudson $300,000 and Alan Eskander $160,000. |
|
Punters clean bowled |
Herald Sun |
6 Mar |
|
"..several Betfair punters
did even better on blowout winner Musical Hit at Betfair Park (aka
Sandown) on Wednesday. Amazingly, one punter matched an $11 at 800-1 bet
and collected $8011." |
|
French gambling plan seeks to stem illegal betting |
IHT |
6 Mar |
|
"France will open its
gambling market to competition and begin to grant online betting
licenses in 2010 as it seeks to stem illegal gambling and safeguard the
billions of euros in tax revenue provided by the industry each year." |
|
Bookies tip betting splurge on Newmarket Handicap |
Herald Sun |
5 Mar |
|
It's not the Newmarket
betting news that caught our eye here, rather the last three paras
regarding a stouch between bookies Michael Eskander and Robbie
Waterhouse at Rosehill on Saturday. "This has been a very distressing
period of my bookmaking and personal life," Eskander said. |
|
Month's grace for Beasley after guilty plea |
The Age |
3 Mar |
|
Bookie Simon Beasley pleads guilty to hiding bets |
Herald Sun |
3 Mar |
|
High profile Victorian
bookie Simon Beasley reportedly approaching other bookies to take over
his business after pleading guilty to two improper practice charges with
an extended suspension likely. |
|
Paddy Power earnings up 10%, Profit 5% |
Reuters |
2 Mar |
|
"Irish bookmaker
Paddy Power posted a 10 percent rise in 2008 earnings, but forecast a
drop this year due to a deeper recession, higher tax, a weak sterling
and fewer bookie-friendly sports results.." |
|
Rank reviews sports betting arm |
Telegraph |
27 Feb |
|
"Leisure group Rank
admitted it had placed its Blue Square sports betting operations under
review as it produced further evidence that it had stabilised its core
bingo and casino businesses." |
|
Betting leaks prompt AFL to consider banning phones.. |
Herald Sun |
24 Feb |
|
Finally, after years of
team leaks, the AFL appear to be making progress on protecting the
integrity of the game - more importantly increasing the team sheet cut
off to 90 minutes. |
|
Betfair 1; Racing NSW Nil |
VFG |
24 Feb |
|
"The Federal Court last
week gave a judgement on Racing NSW's application to strike out the most
important parts of Betfair's statement of claim in its case alleging
discrimination against it in the setting of a turnover based race fields
fee." |
|
£1m placed in bets as team walks out |
Daily Echo |
23 Feb |
|
Bookies caught out after
and English Conference team walk out over a health insurance dispute,
leaving only a Junior team to fill-in. They lost 9-0. |
|
Bookie Hill considers a Brit ban |
BBC News |
21 Feb |
|
Bookies wary over Oscars betting |
PA |
21 Feb |
|
"Bookmaker William
Hill may ban betting on next year's Brit awards after losing £20,000 on
a large number of bets for Paul Weller to win best British male." |
|
Ladbrokes says betting holding up |
BBC News |
20 Feb |
|
"Bookmaker Ladbrokes
has seen its annual profits edge up, despite the wider economic slowdown." |
|
16 arrested for illegal soccer betting and.. |
CNA |
19 Feb |
|
"Police arrested 16
persons and seized S$730,000 in cash in a 16-hour operation on Tuesday." |
|
Brisbane Broncos kick rich deal with Sportingbet.. |
Courier Mail |
17 Feb |
|
Tigers and Betfair venture into partnership |
SMH |
15 Feb |
|
Off the Wall |
L-Unlimited |
16 Feb |
|
"Wests Tigers will
tomorrow announce a six-figure sponsorship with online gambling agency
Betfair." At the same time, Centrebet has announced a similar deal with
the Manly Sea Eagles and Sportingbet with the Broncos. |
|
Centrebet to Reconsider IAS Offer |
TrackData |
14 Feb |
|
Centrebet appointed Fixed Odds Manager by TAB's |
TrackData |
14 Feb |
|
Centrebet sign off on a 3
1/2 year agreement to run fixed odds sportsbetting for the ACT, TAS and
WA TAB's. We understand its a pure revenue sharing arrangement and TAB
prices will be worse. |
|
Sports betting is no long shot |
The Star |
8 Feb |
|
Calls for Canada to follow
several American states in pushing through with the legalisation of
Sports betting. |
|
Tennis betting all fair, investigation finds |
Herald Sun |
5 Feb |
|
After a long deliberation,
Betfair settle the market on the Canas-Veic match from Zagreb earlier in
the week. |
|
NFL Should Change Its Opposition to Betting: Joe
.. |
Bloomberg |
6 Feb |
|
Nevada casinos take $81 million in Super Bowl bets |
AP |
5 Feb |
|
Legalised Vegas bookies
come in under expectations at USD$81.5million in Superbowl turnover, but
an 8.2% average win rate improved on last year's $2.6million loss.
|
|
Centrebet makes takeover bid for IAS |
AAP |
2 Feb |
|
"Online wagering
company Centrebet International Ltd has made a minimum $18.59 million
takeover bid for gaming products group International All Sports Ltd
(IAS)." |
|
Bookmaker Simon Beasley charged |
The Age |
30 Jan |
|
"One of Australia's
biggest bookmakers, Simon Beasley, was today charged with serious
breaches of racing regulations that may lead to him being
de-registered." |
|
Betfair purchases TVG from Macrovision Solutions |
T-Times |
27 Jan |
|
Betfair makes its first
serious play into the US wagering market. |
|
Last Throw of the Dice |
VFG |
27 Jan |
|
Bill Saunders with an
excellent summary of the impending court case between Betfair and Racing
NSW over product fees and race fields legislation. |
|
TAB launches six race jackpot betting |
R & S |
26 Jan |
|
In the face of losing
their wagering licence, Tabcorp launch a new Big6 betting product, a
version of the old Straight6, but using races from different meetings.
But be quick - the take out will jump from 6% to 25% soon after launch.
|
|
AFL snub drives off sponsor millions |
Herald Sun |
25 Jan |
|
AFL opens door for bookies |
Herald Sun |
23 Jan |
|
AFL announce that clubs
may now accept bookmaker sponsorships on the proviso that the bookie has
a revenue and information sharing agreement with the league. |
|
British betting giant wants to control punting in VIC |
Herald Sun |
23 Jan |
|
News that Ladbrokes has
joined the race for Victoria's expiring wagering and gaming licence.
IAS Bet have the UK firm on the fourth line of
betting,
behind Tattersalls, Tabcorp and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. |
|
Meet a Gentleman Bookie Who Started a Betting.. |
Guardian |
16 Jan |
|
A profile of £350 million
man Victor Chandler. |
|
Spectator thrown out of tennis over gambling |
Courier Mail |
15 Jan |
|
Paul Malone picks up our
story from earlier in the week regarding the drama in Brisbane. |
|
Clubs want net gamblers to play by rules for pokies |
Herald Sun |
13 Jan |
|
"Poker machines are the
most heavily regulated form of gambling in Australia," says Clubs
Australia boss David Costello. Maybe because they are the most socially
irresponsible form of gambling in the world. |
|
Betting on gong reviewed over leak |
Herald Sun |
12 Jan |
|
"Betting agencies
will decide today whether to continue accepting wagers on the Australian
of the Year amid speculation of a leak." |
|
Government bets on an $80m TOTE sale |
Examiner |
9 Jan |
|
"Both Federal Group and
online betting company Betfair have responded cautiously when asked if
they were likely suitors for TOTE Tasmania." |
|
Row over TV betting |
Herald Sun |
12 Jan |
|
Anger at betting promotions in cricket commentary |
ABC |
8 Jan |
|
Seriously Nick, stick to
the anti-pokies strategy that got you elected. |
|
Thoroughbred wagering slumps |
Kentucky |
8 Jan |
|
"Betting on
Thoroughbred racing in North America dropped more than $1 billion last
year, to less than $13.7 billion, the lowest level since 1998, according
to figures released Tuesday.'' |
|
Who knew? BBC in storm over late betting frenzy.. |
Mail Online |
5 Jan |
|
"The BBC was at the centre
of a row today after its announcement over who will play the new Doctor
Who was preceded by suspicious betting patterns.'' |
|
Repentant former mafia boss says tennis matches are.. |
AFP |
1 Jan |
|
Another dire warning for
tennis officials on the eve of the new season. And the quote that the
ATP took so long to understand: “Once people start to believe that
sports are fixed, that it becomes staged, forget it, the sport is
done.'' |
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Leagues are Fighting a Losing Battle over Sports Betting |
MajorWager |
1 Jan |
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An in-depth look at the
state of sports betting in the USA. |
OZ
'10 GOLF MAJORS
