Who Are BK8 & Why Are They So Controversial?
This is almost always controversy in football of one sort or another and it is not uncommon for such controversy to involve gambling. Whether it is a professional footballer who …
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Who Was the First Bookmaker in the UK?
Betting has been around for hundreds of years and, in basic forms, even thousands. But rather than the origins of gambling itself, in this article we will look more specifically …
Spot the Ball Competitions Have Made a Comeback, But How Do They Work?
The 1970s will be remembered for many things: disco music, bell-bottom trousers, Space Invaders, and, of course, the sight of families crouched around the kitchen table attempting to determine the …
What Is Floodlit Racing & Which Courses Have Floodlights?
There is something a little special about witnessing live sporting events under the lights. Whether it’s a big Champions League fixture on a Tuesday evening or a T20 Friday Night …
Which City Has the Best Football Record: Manchester, Liverpool or London?
Football is hugely popular all over England and indeed the UK but, in terms of success on the pitch, there are three cities that very much lead the charge. London, …
Is It Game Over for Greyhound Racing in Wales?
It is fair to say that greyhound racing has been through a tough time in recent decades, with the struggles of the sport seeing a swathe of track closures up …
Yorkshire Racecourses: Best Courses for Horse Racing in Yorkshire
For such a small nation, Britain boasts an impressive number of racecourses, with a total of 59 contained within its borders. From Perth up in Scotland, down to the major …
Who Are the Most Successful Teams in England?
Football is full of age-old debates and the fact that it is a game of opinions is one of the many reasons fans love it so much. Debates rage between …
Which Premier League Teams Have Never Been Relegated?
Since its inaugural season in 1992/93, the Premier League has become the richest football competition on the planet. It is also the most watched, and widely regarded as the best …
Drug Testing in Racing: Meet the Racehorse That Tested Positive for Meth
Seeing news of a horse failing a post-race drugs test is nothing particularly extraordinary by itself. Whether it be the result of an unfortunate accident or an attempt at cheating, …