02-04-2013, 11:32 AM
David Guyatt Wrote:The Chinese are HUGE gamblers. Whales. Huge money there. We get tons of them here now and I saw them in action in Macau and Happy Valley race track in HK when the family associated with the horsey crowd.Peter Lemkin Wrote:Where there is BIG money, there are Big lies [and dirty deals/fixes].....in sports or politics or anywhere you care to mention, sadly......and those who don't 'participate' or are 'whistleblowers' are [rather than being lauded] usually 'crucified'.
The BIG money in British football is Singapore, China etc, where billions are bet on a big match via "Dark Pool" inputs. Therefore, pressure is brought to bear on referees to ensure that a result suitable to those who need it. Football Agents are also big powers.
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"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.