News Archive: Bookie News, October 2007
Showing all news items for October 2007
1st October, 2007
Betfair, the leading online betting exchange yesterday announced a 30% rise in annual revenues.
France Backs Off Internet Gambling Fight
1st October, 2007
France is soon to legalize internet gambling on horse racing and football, after pressure from the European Commission.
2nd October, 2007
September's 'How far will England get in the Rugby World Cup?' poll has closed, with some interesting results.
Bookie Alerts Announces Ladbrokes as Site of the Month
3rd October, 2007
Bookie Alerts today announces Ladbrokes as the Site of the Month for October, following the Rugby World Cup Promotion.
Champions League Round-Up (2nd Oct)
3rd October, 2007
It was a great night for British clubs in the Champions League, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Rangers all recording wins.
Champions League Round-Up (3rd Oct)
4th October, 2007
There were wins for two out of three British teams in Wednesday evening’s Champions League games, with Chelsea and Celtic recording memorable wins.
England Draw Level in Sri Lanka
5th October, 2007
An excellent bowling display gave England victory in Sri Lanka to draw the ODI series level at 1-1.
England Blast their way into the World Cup Semi-Finals
8th October, 2007
In a weekend of shock results in the Rugby Union World Cup, England defeated Australia to reach the semis. Full weekend round-up.
8th October, 2007
The Formula 1 World Championship will be decided in the final race as wonderkid Lewis Hamilton failed to finish in the Chinese Grand Prix.
8th October, 2007
Calls for the banning of novelty bets have been rejected by the UK Gambling Commission.
9th October, 2007
Tuesday's group stages draw sees Bolton Wanderers drawn against European heavyweights Bayern Munich.
Murray: "Match Fixing Happens"
9th October, 2007
Andy Murray has made fresh claims that matches are beign fixed in ATP tournaments.
Strictly Come Dancing Odds Heating Up
10th October, 2007
In the early stages of the popular Strictly Come Dancing reality-TV show, favourites are starting to emerge.
Victor Chandler Arrested in France
10th October, 2007
Bookmaker Victor Chandler has reportedly been arrested during the Arc de Triomphe in France.
First Ever Series Win in Sri Lanka for England.
11th October, 2007
England pulled off an impressive five-wicket win in Sri Lanka to take the series 3-1, their first series win abroad for 20 years.
11th October, 2007
Andy Murray has been beaten in straight sets in the second round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow by Janko Tipsarevic.
England v France Rugby World Cup Semi-Final Preview
12th October, 2007
We look ahead to England’s biggest game in four years, as both teams look to make it to the Rugby Union World Cup final.
Huge Accumulator Jackpots Without Getting All Predictions Right!
12th October, 2007
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Bookie Alerts Cash Prize Competition
12th October, 2007
Bookie Alerts has announced its first ever competition, with a £50 cash prize up for grabs!
Underdogs England look to make it two-in a row
15th October, 2007
After again defying the odds, England defeated Rugby World Cup hosts France to reach the final and will again go into the game as underdogs against South Africa.
Bookie: Can't stop match-fixing
16th October, 2007
The leading British bookmaker William Hill said on Monday that match-fixing could not be stopped, at a time where tennis is under thorough investigation for corruption.
England Lose Control in Russia
18th October, 2007
England's hopes of reaching the Euro 2008 finals are no longer in their own hands after losing 2-1 to Russia in Moscow.
Rugby World Cup Final: The Preview
19th October, 2007
England have made it, agaisnt all odds, into the final of the Rugby World Cup. Read more...
England fall at the Final Hurdle in Paris
22nd October, 2007
South Africa were crowned Rugby World Cup Champions 2007 on Saturday after defeating the holders England.
Hamilton Completes Weekend of English Misery
22nd October, 2007
Lewis Hamilton, from a very favourable position, failed to capture the Formula 1 World Championship with Kimi Raikkonen taking advantage to claim his first title.
Coral to pay out on Mark Cueto Bets
22nd October, 2007
In the wake of England's loss in Paris, Coral is set to pay out on bets placed on Mark Cueto to score the first try.
23rd October, 2007
Big-name bookmaker Paddy Power has left the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA).
Jol Red-Hot Favourite to be the next Manager to go
23rd October, 2007
After another defeat in the Premiership at the hands of Newcastle on Monday and rumours of a growing rift between himself and star striker Berbatov, Spurs boss Martin Jol is the huge favourite to be the next manager to get the boot.
23rd October, 2007
We look ahead to this week's Champions League fixtures and betting opportunities.
Spurs “Better off without Berbatov”
25th October, 2007
Harry Redknapp has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur Manager Martin Jol would be “better off without” Dimitar Berbatov.
24th October, 2007
Steve Staunton has been removed as Republic of Ireland's national manager by The Football Association of Ireland.
24th October, 2007
Obafemi Martins has rubbished rumours suggesting he is unhappy at Newcastle United.
Bolton Appoint Megson as Manager
25th October, 2007
Gary Megson has today been confirmed as Bolton Wanderers' new manager, after just six weeks in charge of Leicester.
29th October, 2007
The NFL's first regular-season game to be played outside of America saw the New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley Stadium.
25th October, 2007
Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has said he would "welcome a bid [from England] for the 2018 World Cup ".
26th October, 2007
Bet on this weekends football action with Bet365.
Martin Jol's last game ends in disaster
26th October, 2007
Martin Jol's last match at manager of Tottenham Hotspur ended in defeat last night at White Hart Lane.
Kauto Stars First Run of the Season
26th October, 2007
Kauto Star set to repeat another season of success.
29th October, 2007
Andy Murray took his second ATP title of the season in emphatic style, beating Fernando Verdasco to claim the St Petersburg Open.
MLB: Boston Red Sox win the 2007 World Series
29th October, 2007
The Boston Red Sox have taken a second World Series win in four years, beating the Colorado Rockies 4-0 after a win on Sunday.
Wednesday Carling Cup Preview and Odds
31st October, 2007
Best odds and specials on this evening's Carling Cup ties.
Norwich Confirm Roeder as Manager
30th October, 2007
Norwich City have today confirmed the former Newcastle United boss Glen Roeder will be taking over as manager at the club.
Tuesday's Carling Cup Football
30th October, 2007
We look ahead to this evening's Carling Cup football.
888 set to tie up with Blue Square
31st October, 2007
The online betting group 888 is today set to announce an alliance with Blue Square that will enable it to offer sports betting to the masses for the first time.
FA confirm England’s bid for 2018 World Cup
31st October, 2007
The Football Association has confirmed that it will make a bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
