Society News (Taiwan Headlines)
Police on Thursday arrested a man who worked for a foreign gambling Web site and secretly took bets from local gamblers. Authorities were surprised to discover that the man, who headed the illegal gambling operation, was a local business manager for sports cable network ESPN Star Sports.Society News (Taiwan Headlines)
The Eagles Club in Post Falls will be shut down for 16 days to serve a penalty state officials say stems from illegal gambling at the club.Illegal gambling forces state shutdown of N. Idaho lodge (The Olympian)
How bad is player betting? From the viewpoint in Flyer nation, the reinstatement of Rick Tocchet was welcome news.Wheres the line on player betting? (phillyburbs.com)
So Nikolay Davydenko gets fined for not putting forth his best effort -- kudos again for the ATP and tennis for doing this and protecting the sport. I still remember Vince Carter telling people proudly that he did not put forth his best effort when playing for the Toronto Raptors -- I do not recall him getting fined. The question in Davydenko's case: Was it injury or truly lack of effort? -- .Jon Wertheim: Gambling is a problem, but ATP's handling is bizarre (Sports Illustrated)
Gambling, games have long history Blow the whistle or swallow it. Call 'em close or let 'em play. Charge or block.Gambling, sports have long link (Baltimore Sun)

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