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David Coulthard appointed as ambassador to Jetbull
6 Nov 2009
The former racing star will be offering tips and advice to those who wish to bet on various sports including the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
British punters gain new 'gateway' to Breeders' Cup betting pools
26 Oct 2009
Deal will allow Betfair clients to view the Breeders’ Cup live online and place bets into American tote pools.
Uefa investigates 40 European games in match-fixing crackdown
28 Sep 2009
International news brief: Forty Champions League and Uefa Cup games are under investigation for suspected match-fixing, European football's governing body revealed today.
Snooker players released after being held in betting inquiry
31 Aug 2009
International news brief: Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett questioned over alleged irregular betting patterns during UK championship match in December.
Tiger's collapse proves costly for Paddy Power
20 Aug 2009
The Irish bookmaker was so sure that the world's No. 1 player would close out the PGA Championship after taking a four-stroke lead through 36 holes, it prematurely paid off all of its clients' bets on Tiger Woods to win. But as the company explained to Casino City, the company paid a hefy price for making that bold decision as Tiger's collapse ended up costing it £1.25 million.
Australia player in match-fixing revelation on eve of final Test
19 Aug 2009
International news brief: Australian cricket player reported an approach from a man believed to have links with an underground gambling network.
Ladbrokes confirms Gibraltar move for online gambling
10 Aug 2009
International news brief: Move of eGaming business will cost UK Treasury millions.
UK gambling tax puts us at disadvantage, says Betfair
5 Aug 2009
International news brief: Betfair attack the Treasury's online gambling tax rates and refuse to rule out a move offshore.
Mats Wilander joins Expekt.com
8 Jun 2009
Former world No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander has signed on as tennis ambassador for online gaming company Expekt.com.
GTECH launches G2
8 Jun 2009
Interactive gaming and sports betting subsidiary to capitalize on convergence of lottery and online gaming industries.
Brits bets to be banned by bookmakers?
23 Feb 2009
International news brief: Bookmakers have announced that they may ban betting on next year's Brit awards, after suspicious wagers.
China: 20 jailed over billion dollar online gambling
16 Feb 2009
International news brief: Twenty people involved in a 1-billion US-dollar online soccer gambling case were fined and sentenced to prison terms by Shanghai court.
Late goals leave bookies feeling blue
26 Jan 2009
International news brief: Bookmakers suffered last weekend after a flurry of late goals saw a potential profit turn into a huge loss.
Top-10 facts to consider before placing your Super Bowl bet
26 Jan 2009
With kickoff fast approaching, Casino City researched past results, crunched the numbers and came up with 10 interesting facts about the game that you would be wise to consider before placing down your Super Bowl wager on Sunday.
Bingo Hideout launches five new websites
6 Jan 2009
Following the success of the Bingo Hideout portal, the Web site has launched five new Hideouts focusing on Betting, Casino, Poker, Lotto and Skill Games.
Bookmakers suspend betting on key UK Snooker Championship clash
15 Dec 2008
International news brief: Bookmakers suspend betting on key clash in UK Snooker Championship.
Tampa Bay victory could prove costly
21 Oct 2008
Tampa Bay, a 200-1 long shot in April to win the World Series, is making several sports book directors nervous in late October.
Paddy Power pays out early on Obama victory
16 Oct 2008
International news brief: Irish bookmaker Paddy Power today said it is to pay out early on Barack Obama becoming president.
BetMarkets conference 2009 dates announced
16 Oct 2008
Bigger expo and new venue as organisers predict over 250 attendees at third global sportsbetting conference.
Downturn will test U.K. gambling firms
7 Oct 2008
International news brief: British bookmakers may be more vulnerable to recession than in the past.
Brandywine clears step to run Herbst Gaming sports books
5 Sep 2008
Gaming regulators on Thursday gave sports book operator Brandywine preliminary approval to operate sports and race wagering facilities at six Herbst Gaming properties.
Gamblers who backed lowly Temple — as a favorite — may have been using a smart calculus, or just had lots of luck
4 Sep 2008
Perhaps the hoariest handicapping angle in college football betting — tallying a team’s returning starters — paid off in a crucial matchup during the season’s opening weekend.
Defeated Nikolay Davydenko not upset by question at US Open
3 Sep 2008
News Brief: After he lost to a qualifier ranked 130th at the U.S. Open, Nikolay Davydenko says he can beat everyone and lose to everyone.
Betting options offers on Obama's speech
26 Aug 2008
Ahead of Barack Obama's democratic
nomination acceptance speech, Paddy
Power have released a wide range of betting opportunities on the
Presidential hopeful's performance.
BetAmerica.com relaunches new website
11 Aug 2008
With the launch of its redesigned website and wagering platform, BetAmerica.com today joins the ranks of U.S. based and regulated pari-mutuel account wagering services.
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