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Betfair adds support to Right2Bet

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Betfair, the online betting exchange, has added its weight to a grassroots campaign that calls for an end to state-controlled betting monopolies in EU member states.

The William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award short list reviewed

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Our look at the books on the 2009 William Hill Sports Book of the Year short list – ideal Christmas presents to buy for the sports book fan in your life.

“Robbing” on-course bookies deserted at York

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

A lively online debate about on-course bookmakers offering scandalous value was illustrated yesterday as punters deserted the bookies in the Juddmonte International.

Why bet on favourites?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

A good thing isn’t always a good thing, but backing the fav still often means making a profit. We look at the role of favourites in successful betting.

Are we going cold on global warming?

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

As Britain freezes up after the coldest year since 1997, odds of 10/1 are being offered that the PM says global warming doesn’t exist.

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