Millionaire Winton Veall sues betting giant

Wayne Joseph Nix, the illegal bookmaker whose casino play at MGM Grand led former resort president Scott Sibella to plead guilty to federal charges in a California courtroom this week, is well connected. The former minor league baseball pitcher who lives in Newport Coast, California, took sports bets from major league players of several sports who…

JP McManus is one the wealthiest people in the country with an estimate net worth of over €2 billion. But how the Limerick man accumulated such a vast fortune has always been shrouded in mystery. The 72-year-old is a very private man and rarely speaks to the media outside of his sporting interests in horse racing and the GAA. McManus inherited his…

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It sounds remarkable, but the bookmaker who will lay the biggest bets at next week's Cheltenham Festival has not watched a race all season. Ben Keith, owner of Star Sports, says that when he stands on his pitch in the frenetic festival betting ring on Tuesday, he will need his clerk to point out which horse is which as they charge into the home…

He is the voice every punter knows, a pioneer and visionary who helped kick-start the corporate bookmaker phenomenon in this country back in 1993. Gerard Daffy and his great mate, the late Terry Lillis, a bookmaker, and developer, joined forces 30 years ago almost to the day to create a betting brand known as Centrebet. Once described as the…

As the calendar year closes, greyhound racing continues to thrive with prize money and net income at record levels with no ceiling on the horizon. Annual Reports can hide as much as they disclose yet the metrics around pecking order on average per meeting prize money, breeding numbers and wagering turnover is in plain sight. And the winner in…

Wagering on Australian greyhound racing has for the first time burst through the $10bn barrier as the sport's popularity as a betting medium continues to soar. Figures obtained by News Corp reveal that national turnover for the 2021-22 financial year reached a record $10.65bn, a $1.75bn uplift from the $8.89bn mark in 2020-21. The remarkable surge…

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chief executive Bruce Sharrock. Photo / Supplied The racing industry is calling for a fast-tracked law change to ban New Zealanders from betting with overseas bookmaking firms. Racing bosses have come out in support of the TAB proposal, as fears surface about the sustainability of the New Zealand operator. The TAB…

Former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal sports-gambling ring, according to court documents unsealed Monday. Puig, 31, will plead guilty to one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, the U.S. attorney's…

Sportsbet io is one of the most popular betting companies in India. It has been in existence for many years since 2016. One of the most important differences from its competitors is the ability to bet in cryptocurrency. In addition, the company has a number of advantages, which you will learn about below. Honesty, fun and speed - these are the…

SKY BET have enjoyed a stellar rise through the bookmaking ranks to become an industry leader in recent years. Their mix of sign-up offers and wide ranging price boosts across all major sports has put them among the elite firms for new and existing customers. Sky Bet Free Bets and Review It's been a quick rise to the top for Sky Bet, with the…

Australians in search of a fresh outlet to place their bets should be eager to learn of MidasBet, the most recent Australian bookmaker to launch in Australia, having gone live in July 2022. Operating solely as a betting website, MidasBet is the brand new, 100% Australian-owned destination for Australians looking to have a flutter on the horses -…

BOSTON - Regulators heard from more than 20 would-be Massachusetts sports betting providers on Thursday, with no consensus emerging on how temporary mobile licenses should be awarded or on whether the Bay State should allow all wagering to begin at the same time vs. a staggered start between mobile and/or retail operators. A law permitting sports…

When it comes to new betting sites and apps, Australians have a lot of options to choose from. Almost all major and corporate bookmakers have downloadable applications for Australians to enjoy. Sports betting has become very popular in Australia, where thousands of matches take place each year. If you're a fan of the sport, you can find an app to…

Boylesports communications head Leon Blanche is leaving the bookmaker to take on the newly-created role of chief commercial officer at Greyhound Racing Ireland. Mr Blanche, well-known in sports and business, confirmed this week that he will shortly join the State greyhound racing body following 17 years at Boylesports. He is taking on the…

PADDY POWER are one of the UK and Ireland's biggest bookmakers after a meteoric rise in recent years. Not only do they offer great sign-up bonuses for new customers but they have a dedicated rewards scheme for existing customers too. Paddy Power Free Bets and Review Paddy Power have emerged as one of the country's market leaders in the online…

A former minor league pitcher ran a major league illegal sports betting operation in California that used other former pro athletes to take bets and took wagers from players still in the game, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Wayne Nix, who threw for Oakland Athletics farm teams, used his connections to recruit three former Major League…

Famed bookmaker Tom Waterhouse is accused of offering incentives to gamblers, after his father was set to face court for the same charges in February. The racing scion is due to appear in court on March 3 charged with 14 counts of illegally offering incentives or inducements to gamblers online. If found guilty, he could face hefty fines upwards of…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's financially troubled horse racing industry reopened Thursday after being shuttered for months because of the coronavirus outbreak, leading the return of organized sports as the nation moves toward normality. A harness racing meeting which took place without fans at the Addington racecourse at Christchurch was…

When the barriers fly open to start the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, not everyone will have their eye on the horses in front. David Beirne, who sets the racing odds for TAB, will instead be watching the outsiders who could cost the business millions, and hoping they struggle. He is the man that thousands of punters will be betting against when they…

Jeffrey Schweers, Capital Bureau USA TODAY NETWORK - FLORIDA One hundred years after it was first legalized in Florida, could horse racing be going the way of greyhound racing: Out of business? Lawmakers return to Tallahassee Monday for a special session to consider a new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe, giving it exclusive rights to run…

Betting in Australia has never been more popular thanks to Covid and lockdowns, with racing not stopping during that time and with that, the betting websites were quite popular with the public as new punters were engaged. The question now is which betting sites are the best for punters to use heading into 2023? Down below are five of the best…

If you're someone who has ever placed a bet on horse racing with, you might have noticed SP appearing when you are scrolling through the racecard. SP stands for Starting Price and these are the odds for a particular selection just before an event is about to start. SP is usually a term that is reserved for the sports of horse racing and greyhound…

Dogs love running, especially greyhounds. This dog breed is famous for its racing capabilities, making it a top betting sport in the gambling world. A greyhound spends 75% of its time in the air while running. If you are into dog running and betting, you must know all the essential bets. Knowing what each betting type would ensure you make informed…