Category Archives: Sports

Ex-BetFair Mark Davies does not wear a tie anymore. – [VIDEO]

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Ethics in sports: Mark Davies – ‘Good Governance in Sport’ from European Journalism Centre on Vimeo. orts

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How the US government screws the NFL – [VIDEO]

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Chris F. Masse
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Cliff Lee’s shocking choice to take less money and join the Philadelphia Phillies surprised the InTrade traders, too.

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

- USA Today. – InTrade on Cliff Lee. – Here’s the InTrade chart for “other teams” (other than the Yankees, Rangers, Mets and Nationals): Via Jason Ruspini

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Dear MO reader: Why you should try Predictalot

Posted on March 16, 2010 by David Pennock

Why should you try Predictalot? Gamers: Make almost any prediction you can think of about March Madness, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Sports fans: Check the crowd’s odds: Is St. Mary’s the next Cinderella? Economists: Play with a true combinatorial … Continue reading →

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If you are into rugby betting…

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

Mike Robb has the info.

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What’s wrong with soccer betting

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

I have been browsing thru the excellent Smarkets prediction markets on soccer (a.k.a. association football). You have 3 possibilities for betting: – the home team wins; – the home team loses; – there is a draw. The soccer rules (which … Continue reading →

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Will Lewis Hamilton on McLaren-Mercedes win Formula One’s 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Formula One’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: BetFair’s favorite is Lewis Hamilton on McLaren-Mercedes. – Bonus Track Ferrari World – Ferrari theme park @ Abu Dhabi UPDATE: FAIL.

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Wrong Question

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

HudDub is not useful (this time around): Will Michael Phelps be arrested for smoking pot? – Breaking News: – Kellogg’s dumps Michael Phelps for smoking pot! – Los Angeles Times – Phelps Gets 3-Month Ban After Being Shown Using Marijuana … Continue reading →

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95 million TV viewers for the Super Bowl 2009

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

WSJ: Only the Super Bowl, presidential debates, the Oscars and a few other broadcasts attract the tens of millions of viewers that major advertisers, including movie studios and big consumer-product makers like PepsiCo Inc., long to reach. – UPDATE: There … Continue reading →

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BetFair + National Hockey League

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Have signed a memorandum of understanding.

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