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Paddy Power Takes Swipe at ‘Fat, Lazy Footballers’ in ‘Ball of Shame’ Ad (Video)

Ireland’s largest bookmaker, Paddy Power, debuted its latest ad during this past weekend’s Arsenal v Tottenham FA Cup game on ITV.  The so-called “Ball of Shame” advertisement takes a swipe at “lazy, fat footballers”.

More specifically, the betting firm seems to take issue with aforementioned “lazy, fat footballers” also making millions of pounds (dollars).

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jan/06/2014

David Beckham to Promote Casinos in Singapore, Macau

Retired British Football star David Beckham is set to begin promoting casinos in Singapore and Macau in the coming year.

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He’ll be the face behind the Las Vegas Sands in those two markets.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/23/2013

Frank de Boer Favorite to be Named Tottenham Hotspur Manager After Sacking

Following the sacking of Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas this week, bookies have pegged Frank de Boer as the next permanent manager of the football club.  De Boer was coming in at 2/1 odds at most online bookmakers.

The sacking came just a day after Tottenham got shutout by Liverpool 5-0. 

A statement from the club read: "The club can announce that agreement has been reached with Head Coach, Andre Villas-Boas, for the termination of his services.  The decision was by mutual consent and in the interests of all parties."

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/19/2013

Two Footballers Out on Bail in Widespread Match Fixing Case

Two non-league footballers implicated as part of a sweeping match-fixing scheme are now out on bail until Friday.

Michael Boateng and Hakeem Adelakun, both 22, play for Whitehawk FC, based in Brighton, in the Conference South.

The pair are accused of conspiring to defraud bookmakers by influencing match outcomes in various games and placing bets.

Several other footballers have been arrested for their ties to match fixing in recent weeks.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/11/2013

Manchester United v Everton Betting Odds

Manchester United v Everton betting odds for 4 December 2013 had Man Utd as a 4/6 favorite and Everton as a 4/1 underdog in this competition.  The Draw was listed at 3/1 odds. Find some of the more competitive odds and qualify to receive up to US$1000 in FREE BETS at BetOnline here.

Man Utd was seeing 53 percent of the betting action while Everton was coming in at 30 percent.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/04/2013

45 ‘Dodgy’ Sports Bets Probed as Part of Massive Match Fixing Scandal

Last week’s shocking discovery of what could potentially become the biggest match fixing scandal in football history is just the tip of the iceberg.  The Daily Star reported on Monday that some 45 suspicious bets are currently under investigation. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Dec/01/2013

Two People Charged in Football Match Fixing Scheme

Two individuals have been charged over alleged match-fixing in English football, the National Crime Agency (NCA) told the BBC on Friday.

Singapore national Chann Sankaran, 33, and Krishna Sanjey Ganeshan, 43, were charged with conspiracy to defraud.

They were among six people held earlier this week, and a seventh person has now been arrested.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/29/2013

Telegraph Exclusive: Footballers Arrested in Biggest English Match Fixing Case

Members of an alleged betting syndicate have been arrested on suspicion of fixing English football games in the biggest match-rigging scandal for decades, The Telegraph newspaper reportedly exclusively heading into the early morning hours of Thursday.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/27/2013

Michael Chopra Witness in Drug Trial Related to Gambling Debts

Former Newcastle and Sunderland footballer, Michael Chopra, is set to be called to the witness stand during a 750,000 cocaine trial involving an alleged “drugs factory” on Wearside, England.

Police officers in 2010 discovered £50,000 in cash hidden in a Jaguar they claimed was drug money.  That money, according to authorities, actually belonged to Chopra, who had mounting debts and turned to loan sharks in order to pay them off. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/27/2013

Manchester City v Tottenham Odds (Live Betting)

Manchester City v Tottenham odds had Man City had 4/6, Tottenham at 4/1 and the Draw at 3/1. Live betting was available on this match at Bookmaker-BetCRIS here.

Man City was getting 73 percent of the wagering action in this game.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/24/2013

Professional Footballers’ Association to Institute Blanket Ban on Gambling by Employees

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) will no longer permit its employees to gamble following the embarrassment that came about with revelations that union chief executive Gordon Taylor placed more than £4million on 2,000 bets.  He’s also is reported to owe at least one bookmaker over £100,000.

The action is being implemented for the ‘integrity of the union’.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/12/2013

Liverpool v Fulham Betting Odds

Liverpool v Fulham betting odds were available at BetOnline where you can claim up to US$1000 in FREE BETS and find competitive odds on most international football games here.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/08/2013

Fulham v Manchester United Betting Odds

Fulham v Manchester United betting odds were available at BetOnline.  Bet this game LIVE, every play right up to the final minute at BetOnline and claim up to $1200 in FREE BETS here.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Nov/01/2013

Former Manchester United Winger: ‘Gambling Plunged Me Into Serious Debt’

Excerpts have been released from ex-Manchester United winger Keith Gillespie’s new book “How Not to be a Football Millionaire”.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sep/25/2013

Arsenal Coach Allegedly Bet on Signing of Mesut Ozil

Arsenal confirmed Friday that they are actively investigating “as a matter of urgency” whether academy coach Mark Arber bet on the signing of Mesut Ozil. 

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sep/06/2013

Liverpool v Manchester United Betting Odds – 1 September

Liverpool v Manchester United betting odds for 1 September had Liverpool as the favorite priced at 6/4, Man Utd at 2/1 and the Draw at 9/4.  55 percent of those betting this game were backing Manchester United while another 30 percent were on Liverpool.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/31/2013

PFA Pledges Full Support for Gambling Chief Gordon Taylor

LONDON (Reuters) - England's Professional Footballers' Association pledged its full support for chief executive Gordon Taylor on Thursday following newspaper allegations that he ran up gambling debts of over 100,000 pounds.

The Sun said that Taylor, who has been in the role since 1981, had gambled four million pounds in 2000 bets over two-and-half years, and owed a now-defunct telephone betting firm just over 100,000 pounds.

Submitted by Reuters on, Aug/29/2013

Betting Scandal: Gordon Taylor ‘Looked Bewildered, Bruised and Broken’

The Daily Mail is calling it Chief Gordon Taylor’s worst day in his 41 years at the PFA.

The current chief has been caught up in a gambling scandal that could ultimately leave him crippled.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/28/2013

Fulham v Arsenal Betting Odds – 24 August

Gambling911.com has your Fulham v Arsenal betting odds for 24 August courtesy of BetOnline.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/23/2013

Arsenal Now Paddy Power Betting Partner Despite Arshavin ‘Toilet Cleaning’ Billboard

Premier League football club Arsenal have announced a partnership arrangement with the betting firm Paddy Power.  The marriage comes as quite a surprise after Paddy recently erected a billboard suggesting former Arsenal footballer, Andrey Arshavin, should be cleaning toilets.  In fact, Arsenal has bore the brunt of many Paddy Power’s humorous billboards over the past year.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/22/2013

Chelsea v Hull Winner Betting Odds - August 17

Chelsea v Hull winner betting odds for August 17 had Chelsea as the big 1/5 favorite and seeing 65 percent of the bets.  Hull would pay 18/1 odds with a win while the Draw would pay 6/1 odds.

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Chelsea are unbeaten in their four previous Barclays Premier League games against Hull City (W2 D2).

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/17/2013

Premier League Picks – 17 August 2013: Arsenal v Aston Villa, More…

Gambling911.com has your Premier League Picks for 17 August 2013 with competitive odds offered at BetOnline here.

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Arsenal v Aston Villa –

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/16/2013

Premier League Betting Odds – 17 August: Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal

Premier League betting odds were available for 17 August, the first week of the 2013-2014 season with games that feature Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, none of which are big favorites.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/16/2013

Arsenal FC Partners With Online Gambling Site Bodog

Following a successful 2013 pre-season tour to Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan Arsenal today welcomes Bodog as its Official Asian Betting Partner in a three year, multi-million pound deal.

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Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/15/2013

Stoke City Forward Cameron Jerome Fined £50,000 for Gambling Infraction

Stoke City forward Cameron Jerome was fined £50,000 for breaking FA rules as they relate to betting. 

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An Independent Regulatory Commission hearing resulted in the issuance of the penalty. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/14/2013

Manchester United: ‘Wayne Rooney is Not for Sale at Any Price’ (Latest Odds)

Manchester United made it abundantly clear on Wednesday, Wayne Rooney is staying put.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/14/2013

Suarez to Leave Liverpool Before Rooney Leaves Manchester United Odds

Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest online bookmaker, was offering odds on whether Luis Suárez will leave Liverpool before Wayne Rooney departs Manchester United.

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Both star footballers are rumored to be leaving their respective clubs.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/08/2013

Wayne Rooney Prepares Transfer Request from Manchester United to Chelsea: Latest Odds

With news heading into Wednesday that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is prepared to sign a transfer request, quite possibly to Chelsea, oddsmakers have reacted.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/06/2013

Stoke City Striker Cameron Jerome Charged with Gambling Offenses

LONDON - (Reuters) - Stoke City striker Cameron Jerome has been charged with breaching unspecified Football Association regulations on betting, the governing body said on Monday.

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Jerome, a former England Under-21 player, has admitted the charges and a date for an independent hearing will be set "in due course", the FA said on its website (www.thefa.com).

Submitted by Reuters on, Aug/05/2013

Manchester United Slightly Favored to Keep Rooney After 2nd Failed Bid by Chelsea

Chelsea was no longer coming in as the odds-on favorite to land Manchester United star Wayne Rooney following a second failed bid, this time in the neighborhood of £25m, plus add-ons.

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Man Utd. Manager David Moyes has repeatedly stated that Rooney is not for sale.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/05/2013

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