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Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy on 60 Minutes Sunday Night

With his new book about to come out, NBA gambling referee, Tim Donaghy, will be featured in his first ever interview on 60 Minutes Sunday night.  Among his disclosures:  The Mob threatened him.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/06/2009

Bookie Believes Tiger Woods Elin Nordegren Split Coming Soon

The oddsmakers at BetUS.com have made Tiger Wood and Elin Nordegren separating by New Year's Eve (this year, 2009) a close favorite. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Dec/04/2009

Killings in England May Relate to Soccer Betting Ring

For over a year now, the murders of Zhen Xing Yang and his girlfriend Xi Zhou continue to be a mystery, though the alleged murderer has since been taken into custody.  You might recall the gruesom

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Dec/03/2009

Prosecutors Blow Whistle on Soccer Betting Scandal

By MARCUS WALKER and DAVID CRAWFOR, www.wsj.com

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2009

Ex-NBA Star Antoine Walker Deal Over Gambling Debs

Former NBA player Antoine Walker has reached an agreement to settle his outstanding Las Vegas gambling debts.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2009

Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy to Write Book

Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy will be publishing his book after

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/01/2009

Bookies Need Houston Texans Win

Carrie Stroup here with your bookie report heading into Sunday's NFL games.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Nov/29/2009

Black Friday Special for Sports Bettors

Sports Interaction has decided not to extend its Thanksgiving Day special, but instead has reverted back to

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/27/2009

Clive Hawkswood Balks at Gov Request of Bookies

The government has proposed the creation of a fund that would lead to bookmakers handing over millions of pounds to Sport England for reinvestment in grassroots sport as part of a new voluntary cod

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/23/2009

Bookies Hurt by Indianapolis Colts Cover

While the online bookmakers needed the Indianapolis Colts to lose against Baltimore to enjoy a successful day, other games managed to go the bookies way including Pittsburgh's shock loss to Kansas

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/22/2009

Premier League Must not be Complacent on Match-Fixing

By Rory Smith, The Telegraph

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/22/2009

BWIN and 888 Dismiss Takeover Reports

eGaming Review Magazine is reporting on Friday that Austrian-based BWIN and online gambling giant 888.com have dismissed acquisition talks.  Rumors have b

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/20/2009

Mafia Tomato Gets Squished

By MURRAY WEISS and CHUCK BENNETT, NY Post

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/19/2009

Sports Betting: More Alleged Mobsters in New York Busted

Around two dozen alleged mobsters were busted Wednesday morning during a massive probe into a multi-million dollar sports betting and loansharking operation in the New York City area.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/18/2009

Threat Seen to Nevada’s Sports Betting Monopoly

By Richard N. Velotta and Brian Wargo, Las Vegas Sun

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/17/2009

Internet Gambling: Man Jailed for Refusing to Testify

One more Kansas City man was jailed for refusing to testify in an Internet gambling investigation. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/17/2009

Corzine Will Postpone Joining Sports-Wagering Suit

Derek Harper, Press of Atlantic City

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/13/2009

Sports Interaction – Online Sportsbook Review

Sports Interaction was the first online sports

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/12/2009

Online Sportsbooks Hope For Big Weekend

College Football and the NFL will always have the online sportsbooks licking their chops but this weekend there is even more to be happy about.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/07/2009

Corzine Will Continue to Fight NJ Sports Betting Ban

Undaunted by his electoral defeat, Gov. Jon S. Corzine will proceed with his plan to join a legal battle to bring sports betting to New Jersey, according to his office.

On Monday, a day before Corzine lost the election to Republican rival Chris Christie, a federal judge had allowed Corzine until Nov. 12 to file a complaint against a 17-year ban on sports wagering, overruling resistance from the federal Department of Justice.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/06/2009

Soccer Officials Detained in China Over Gambling Probe

Hu Yinan, China Daily

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/05/2009

Liverpool Boots Ladbrokes With Online Sportsbook 188Bet

Asian online sportsbook operator 188Bet has replaced the United Kingdom's largest bookmaker as sponsor for Liverpool FC according to reports.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/05/2009

Online Sportsbooks: Yankees Win No Real Loss for Bookies

Sure it stung a little, by default the betting public will wager on the New York Yankees winning a World Series from the start of the regular season straight on through.  But in this series, the P

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/05/2009

Breeders Cup Betting Means Added Revenue for Books

Breeders Cup betting for 2009 is already proving to be big for the online bookmakers who expect one of the world's biggest races to draw supplemental revenue to a busy College Football and NFL week

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Nov/04/2009

Online Sportsbook Pays Out $500K on Formula One Winner

Costa Rica's oldest online sportsbook, BetCRIS.com, has paid out just over $500,000 in Formula One bets while other books are reportedly disputing the outcome. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/04/2009

Chris Christie Win in New Jersey Won’t Hurt Sports Betting Suit

Following a decision by a New Jersey court on Monday, Governor Jon Corzine was granted permission to join a much ballyhooed law suit to legalize online sports betting in that state.  The only prob

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/03/2009

Kaplan Will Be Free In Just Over a year

BetonSports founder Gary Kaplan has already served most of his sentence and, as such, will only be incarcerated for another year and couple of months.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/02/2009

Jon Corzine Can Now Join in NJ Sports Betting Suit

In breaking news, a New Jersey court on Monday ruled that Jon Corzine can now participate in a suit to legalize sports betting in the state.  Legalized sports betting could bring millions of dolla

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/02/2009

Online Sportsbook Reviews: Monday Night Football

The verdict is in and the best line on Monday Night Football's Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans game can be found at SBG Global, assuming you like the Saints.  With over 65 percent of the betting action going towards New Orleans, SBG Global was listing the Saints with -11 ½ odds, the best number out there. 

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/02/2009

Disgraced Ex-NBA Referee Tim Donaghy to be Released

By Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly Inquirer Staff Writer

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/02/2009

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