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  1. 13-10-21, 00:10 #1
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    Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

    Quote Originally Posted by life on mars View Post
    Sadly the game we follow is hugely connected to betting firms .
    I noticed the other day that our training kit is sponsored by Sport 888. Bookies should not be able to do business with sports teams that play in any organised league. And they shouldn't be allowed to have ambiguous names like "Sport 888". At least Bet365 state their purpose clearly.
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    Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
    I noticed the other day that our training kit is sponsored by Sport 888. Bookies should not be able to do business with sports teams that play in any organised league. And they shouldn't be allowed to have ambiguous names like "Sport 888". At least Bet365 state their purpose clearly.
    The 888 component of 'Sport 888' is almost certainly due to the Chinese associating the number 8 with good fortune, particularly in the betting world.
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    Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

    Quote Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie View Post
    The 888 component of 'Sport 888' is almost certainly due to the Chinese associating the number 8 with good fortune, particularly in the betting world.
    It is indeed!
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    Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

    Quote Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie View Post
    The 888 component of 'Sport 888' is almost certainly due to the Chinese associating the number 8 with good fortune, particularly in the betting world.
    Which just makes it worse.
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