England exit hits bookies
England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008 will cost the betting industry between £50 million and £250 million in lost bets according to Sporting Index’s chief executive Richard Glynn. Research suggests that the result will cost the British economy in excess of £1 billion.
Here’s a couple of the bookie refunds:
BetFred.com: “Three Lions” Refund - Due to England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008, BetFred has refunded all single bets placed before 6pm on Saturday 17 November 2007 on England to win the tournament. Maximum refund is £50 (or currency equivalent) per customer.
PaddyPower.com: “Cro-tastrophe” Refund - As England failed to qualify for Euro 2008, Paddy Power are refunding all losing single 1st/last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast bets on the match. Max Refund €300/£200 per customer.
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