Sheridan
11/06/2009, 6:39 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/8093133.stm
Bookmakers William Hill may abandon betting on certain football matches next season, the BBC has been told.
Spokesman Graham Sharpe said the company may consider the move to prevent it becoming a victim of suspicious betting patterns. Industry insiders claim end-of-season matches with little at stake appear to be most vulnerable.
In April, a leading Irish bookmaker adopted a policy for suspending bets on this type of match.
Paddy Power suspended betting on virtually all end-of-season games in the Irish football league.
They did? :confused: They owe me a fortune in refunds, then.
Bookmakers William Hill may abandon betting on certain football matches next season, the BBC has been told.
Spokesman Graham Sharpe said the company may consider the move to prevent it becoming a victim of suspicious betting patterns. Industry insiders claim end-of-season matches with little at stake appear to be most vulnerable.
In April, a leading Irish bookmaker adopted a policy for suspending bets on this type of match.
Paddy Power suspended betting on virtually all end-of-season games in the Irish football league.
They did? :confused: They owe me a fortune in refunds, then.