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Casino Beacon > Online Casinos > New Casino Bonuses > Bonus Archive 04 December 2008 Big Gamble On Rebecca For Sports Personality Of The Year Bookies William Hill been forced to cut the odds about double gold medal winning swimmer Rebecca Adlington winning the BBC TV Sports Personality of the Year Award from 11/4 to 6/4 after taking a five figure gamble on her. "We suddenly saw a string of bets of up to £500 a time for Becky during afternoon trading, forcing her odds down substantially, which is unusual in a market as mature as this one. It is the biggest gamble we've ever seen at this stage of the event." said William Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe. As a result, William Hill have lengthened favourite Lewis Hamilton from 1/2 to 4/5 and third favourite Chris Hoy from 9/2 to 5/1. William Hill also offer 33/1 Joe Calzaghe, 40/1 Andy Murray, 80/1 Ben Ainslie, Christine Ohuruogu, Bradley Wiggins, 100/1 Nicole CookWill and Rebecca Romero. |
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