Tag Archives: Italy

Six Italian seismologists and one government official will be tried for the manslaughter of those who died in an earthquake that struck the city of L’Aquila on 6 April 2009. — [NEWS]

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

“Six Italian seismologists and one government official will be tried for the manslaughter of those who died in an earthquake that struck the city of L’Aquila on 6 April 2009.”

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Italian soccer story shows why over-focusing on betting is the wrong way to address potential corruption in sport. — [LINK]

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Ex-BetFair Mark Davies.

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Camorra assassination recorded live on camera in Naples

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Chris F. Masse
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Hubdub Hot Predictions This Week

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Ryan

Hubdub’s Hot Predictions this week, as decided by Hubdub users and staff, are selected based on their newsworthiness for the week. These stories are bound to be big news this week – and we have forecasts on how they’re likely … Continue reading →

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BetFair-TradeFair has won its second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in its eight-year history.

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

BetFair Corporate (PDF file): 21st April 2008 BETFAIR WINS SECOND QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE Online betting company recognised for International Trade BETFAIR, the UK’s biggest online betting company, is proud to announce that it has won its second Queen’s Award … Continue reading →

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Retail, real-money prediction exchanges are legal only in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Malta, and Australia.

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Chris F. Masse
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Profits to be down at Betfair

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Niall O'Connor

Betfair will this week announce its results for the year to 30 April 2007. The past twelve months have seen a significant increase in the rate of investment by Betfair, as the company has sought to not only consolidate its … Continue reading →

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BetFair is ethical and responsible, whereas InTrade-TradeSports is not.

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

BetFair – Responsible Gambling Here’s a republication of their warning: — Responsible Gambling Betfair’s Responsible Gambling Policy Betfair is committed to endorsing responsible wagering among its customers as well as promoting the awareness of problem gambling and improving prevention, intervention … Continue reading →

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The French and Italian Press talk about the prediction markets.

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

#1. FRANCE: Journal des Finances du 14 avril 2007. Not online. #2. ITALY: Nova24 – 12 aprile 2007 – PDF – via Nicola Mattina — A big hello to the Italian readers of Midas Oracle. FORZA ITALIA. — Midas Oracle … Continue reading →

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Italian Case May Open Up Crossborder Gambling.

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

New York Times: Italian Case May Open Up Crossborder Gambling The top European court on Tuesday prohibited Italy from prosecuting bookmakers based in other European countries, a ruling that private companies hailed as a milestone in efforts to pry European … Continue reading →

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