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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
... judo. An estimated £20m is expected to be gambled industry-wide, with Paddy Power's spokesman Darren Haines predicting: "The vast majority of money will be gambled on the men's track and field events, the Olympic football tournament and the men's singles tennis event. Swimming, surprisingly, is also popular as is any British medal hope."
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The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
... to 8-1.Angela Rippon, Jo Brand, Sue Lawley and Jennie Bond have all also seen changes in prices.Darren Haines, of bookmakers Paddy Power, said: "There has been money for several women, including Carol."She is well liked and some punters clearly think it is time for a woman to take over."It will be interesting to see if TV bosses take the one from the top this time round and put Carol...
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The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
Punters Counting On Carol BOOKIES have slashed the odds on TV show Countdown getting its first woman presenter. Carol Vorderman is one of the hot favourites since punters began betting on several females in line for the host's job. Several bookies have cut the maths expert's odds to 8-1. Angela Rippon, Jo Brand, Sue Lawley and Jennie Bond have all also seen changes in prices. Darren Haines,...
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The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Paddy Power spokesman Darren Haines said: "Punters will be singing Viva Espana all summer with all this Spanish success. It now seems almost a case of not if, but when Spain lands another major sports title."
