Nich Moore

Blatter Pretends Corruption In Sport Is Not Really A Crime

Blatter Pretends Corruption In Sport Is Not Really A Crime

Nich Moore February 24, 2016 14:41:36

Sepp Blatter has decided to continue to claim his innocence long after his manifest manipulation and corruption in sport got him removed as head of FIFA, the body that oversees global soccer. The question is just how stupid does he think the rest of us are? Popular culture is pretty adamant that any small child […]

Our wager of the week winner; Boris Johnson

Our wager of the week winner; Boris Johnson

Nich Moore February 24, 2016 14:02:02

The mop topped Conservative Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has opted to stand against his party leader and government policy in the Brexit referendum, squarely plumping for the Vote-Leave side of things, but given his ambitions has Boris just staked his political future on the UK population’s xenophobia and the Euro-skeptic press? We think so […]

The Eurovision Song Contest – The Novelty Wager Of The Year

The Eurovision Song Contest – The Novelty Wager Of The Year

Nich Moore February 24, 2016 12:20:45

The sounds of battle begin. Nation squares off against nation, their best leading them forward, beginning again the ancient conflict, the old war, once more bringing these great powers into direct competition, to see who will remain at the end, who will be the last standing, who will win. There is only one thing any […]

This Week in Pictures: February 16 – February 22, 2016

This Week in Pictures: February 16 – February 22, 2016

Nich Moore February 23, 2016 15:09:28

The last seven days saw some massive news stories hit the headlines so let’s spare a few moments to look back at some of the biggest from last week’s news coverage The 2016 Presidential race moved on to Nevada and South Carolina last week with Hillary Clinton overcoming a surge in support for rival Bernie […]

Famous Cheat of the Week: Ben Johnson

Famous Cheat of the Week: Ben Johnson

Nich Moore February 19, 2016 19:50:07

There have been many famous cheats throughout history from dodgy sportsmen to bent politicians, from straying lovers to nimble-fingered card sharks. Each week we’re going to take a look at one of these individuals that have highlighted the propensity for human beings to do all they can to get ahead regardless of the rules, and […]

Doping In Sports Requires WADA Trim the Fat of Fitness

Doping In Sports Requires WADA Trim the Fat of Fitness

Nich Moore February 18, 2016 22:50:44

IBFF vs Drugs • WADA Code Signatory • Seminar by Tone • Got To Be Kidding Just how much corruption, cheating and doping in sports there actually is seems to depend on how cynical you are, with some still showing faith in the fair competitive spirit, and others, perhaps far less charitably, believing every sport […]

The Jump Injuries List Threatens To Have Show Banned

The Jump Injuries List Threatens To Have Show Banned

Nich Moore February 18, 2016 22:22:54

The Jump 2016 • New blood • Fresh victims • Baffled bookies The Jump 2016 features celebrities competing in a selection of winter sports events for Channel 4 in the UK, a relatively obvious reality TV show format that this year has run into trouble, as within three weeks only five of the original twelve […]

Colombian National Lottery Signs Inspired Gaming Partnership

Colombian National Lottery Signs Inspired Gaming Partnership

Nich Moore February 18, 2016 11:42:19

The launch within a year of a whole range of sports titles to add virtual betting to the Corredor Empresarial (the Colombian National Lottery) bring a massive new dimension to betting in the South American country. Good news for those that like to take advantage of Colombian gambling laws, Inspired Gaming has grabbed a great […]

Cheating In Sport Hits Home In Holland’s Eredivsie

Cheating In Sport Hits Home In Holland’s Eredivsie

Nich Moore February 17, 2016 18:45:10

Dutch Match Fixing • KNVB announce details • Seven years later • Kargbo banned (again) Corruption and cheating in sport are now hitting the headlines so often that they’re leaving bruises that may never heal. What was once seen as just a few bad apples now appears to include most of the orchard, many of […]

Our Wager Of The Week Winner: Jeb Bush

Our Wager Of The Week Winner: Jeb Bush

Nich Moore February 17, 2016 18:00:33

Wager Of The Week • Jeb Bush brings Bro on board • G.W. Bush to stump for Jeb • 2.8% in Iowa, 11% in NH It takes a special sort of self-entitled arrogance to still be in a US Presidential Race when your poll numbers are so low you couldn’t limbo under them and the […]