Bookmakers

Bookmakers and racecourses are just pocketing it all the time.

Why Frankie Dettori is more focused on the 2011 Oaks than the Derby 2011

"We have been through a recession and the lack of disposable income has shown through, which should be reflected ina reduced levy," said Patrick Nixon, the chief executive of the Association of British Bookmakers.

Jockeying Over Horseracing Funding Jonathan Clegg 2010

Bookmakers are already taking odds against Lièvremont being sacked and the French press will be livid at both his team's performance and his reaction.

Italy 22-21 France | Six Nations 2011 match report 2011

Bookmakers Sky Bet tried to drum up some interest in a dreary evening all-weather card at Wolverhampton last week by offering a special price on both lady riders being successful on the card.

Tattenham Corner 2011

Bookmakers generally try to limit their risk by changing the betting lines as bets are placed so that they have equal bets on both sides.

In Las Vegas, Odds Favor Novelty Bets Alexandra Berzon 2011

Bookmakers had variously rated the possibility of the first score of the game being a safety at anywhere upwards of 50-1, but the odds on one arriving in this manner would have been many times higher still.

New York Giants overcome New England Patriots to win Super Bowl 2012

"Bookmakers would be forced to pay upfront for a licensed betting right, which, once granted to horse racing, could allow them to unilaterally set the value and terms of the right," he said and offered dire predictions of the impact on the betting industry, including thousands of job losses.

Racing is facing tough times as Levy Board warns of funding cuts 2011

Bookmakers agreed, saying the line on the game—currently the Patriots are three-point favorites—would almost certainly tighten if Gronkowski were ruled out of the game.

An NFL Season Hinges on an Ankle Chris Herring 2012

The Association of British Bookmakers published its thoughts on a replacement for the levy system and looked forward to a world in which it could negotiate directly with racecourses.

Racing is facing tough times as Levy Board warns of funding cuts 2011

According to the Telegraph, "Bookmakers Paddy Power have already opened a book on who will succeed Galliano as Dior's creative director, with current Yves Saint Laurent designer Stefano Pilati the 11/8 favourite, followed by ex Yves Saint Laurent and Dior Homme designer, Hedi Slimane, at 9/4."

John Galliano Fired By Dior 2011