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Snookered: O’Sullivan breaks bookmaker trading algorithms

SBC News Snookered: O’Sullivan breaks bookmaker trading algorithms

Five-time world champion Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan found out this week that his unique style of play has forced bookmakers to create a separate predictive algorithm for when he is on the table. The revelation was made at the inaugural SBC Snooker Forum in Marylebone, where O’Sullivan had earlier predicted that 70 to 80% of the sport’s top players will …

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Why snooker and the betting industry hits the jackpot

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Keith O’Loughlin, Executive Vice President Sports at OpenBet (part of NYX Gaming Group) and a key speaker at the recent SBC Snooker Forum, on why snooker is such an attractive proposition for punters. While football and horse racing are most commonly seen as the biggest types of sports betting across the globe, snooker continues to thrive as an attractive event for …

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Ronnie O’Sullivan to speak at exclusive SBC Snooker Forum on 4 September

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Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan will be a key speaker at the inaugural SBC Snooker Forum in London on 4 September. The invite only event, supported by bookmaker BetCris, will see the snooker icon discuss the relationship between the sport and the betting industry and also demonstrate the skills that made him the best in the world. O’Sullivan commented: “I am …

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