Brits bets to be banned by bookmakers?
23 Feb 2009
"William Hill suspended Brits betting when a flurry of big bets came in before last week's ceremony – all for Weller. They were placed during a two-hour period on 12 February, many made by men at shops in Guildford, Surrey.
"The bookmakers say they lost some £20,000 after the singer, originally a 5/1 long shot, was revealed as the winner.
"...Bookmaker Coral claims it lost £10,000 on this year's Brit awards and stopped accepting wagers on Paul Weller after a number of suspicious bets. 'Clearly somebody knew something,' a spokesman told BBC News..."