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Has BetFair a little part of responsibility in the collapse of the Kieren Fallon trial (which cost British taxpayers £950,000)?

BetFair actively report betting that appears to them out of the ordinary. And, if any sport regulator has concerns, then BetFair provide them with additional information. BetFair, of course, has no say in whether a criminal offense has been committed, … Continue reading

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The BetFair–Fallon debacle cost British taxpayers £950,000.

Jesus. Thank God I don’t pay my taxes in the UK. I’d be furious at BetFair and at the British Police. – NEXT: Has BetFair a little part of responsibility in the collapse of the Kieren Fallon trial? -

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FALLON CASE: BetFair lawyer David O’Reilly is not the man… to say the least.

The Guardian: [...] In part, the fault is Betfair’s, for failing to ensure that police investigators understood the meaning of the complex evidence they provided, and for passing pages of irrelevant data to the Crown that provided one of many … Continue reading

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There are a bunch of bozos at BetFair, in the anti-fraud and legal departments, apparently.

The Guardian Unlimited: [...] [Acting detective inspector Mark Manning] began his investigation by visiting the offices of Betfair, the company through which the bets involved in the case were made. He was told that Fallon’s fellow defendant Miles Rodgers had … Continue reading

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Miles Rodgers, the British professional bettor, who heavily traded horse racing on BetFair, who was a suspect in the Fallon case, and who was cleared today.

— £11 million = $22.3 million + €15.2 million — External Link on the Fallon Case: BBC News – (Thanks to our good friend Niall O’Connor for the tip.) — The Guardian… [...] However, there had already been dialogue between … Continue reading

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Fallon “Betfair Trial” Collapses

Mr Justice Forbes said today that Australian horse race expert Mr Murrihy in his witness statement had been critical of the riding in 13 of the races and that there was a prima facie case against the jockeys. However, he … Continue reading

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Once again, the BetFair legal department censors the traders.

BetFair forum: Postings in relation to ‘race-fixing’ trial Betfair Customer Services 09 Oct 10:39 Whilst the criminal trial involving 3 jockeys and others is sub judice (i.e. being considered in court), comment on the case is inappropriate and could even … Continue reading

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UK HORSE RACING: Jockey Darren Williams was seen leaving a pub carrying a white envelope after a meeting with professional gambler Miles Rodgers.

The white envelope was later found out by the Police… in his house, under his mattress, of course. The list of the 27 horse races that are under investigation by the court in the UK (the Fallon trial). (BetFair gave … Continue reading

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There is a smart ass on British TV who does not believe in market efficiency.

The Guardian: Seeking to establish that “negative” tips are now commonplace, John Kelsey-Fry QC, for Fallon, asked David O’Reilly, Betfair’s legal advisor, if he was aware of Barry “The Bismark” Dennis, “who appears on Channel 4 Racing.” “He will nominate … Continue reading

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Have Betfair ever extended a £1m credit line to Harry Findlay?

Asked the lawyer representing one of the defendants in the Fallon case. For your information, “Harry Findlay” is the name of a “high-profile, high-staking punter who has never been connected with the case.” Why is it that his name is … Continue reading

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