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Journalist Fraudster

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The gambling world is loaded with events that could be interesting to the public. We will not hear about most of them as the gambling business likes to keep its secrets away from curious ears. However, information on particular cases seeps into the mass and becomes the subject of heated debates.

In this article, we will talk about one of these accidents.

Fraudulent Journalist

Let's talk about an elegant fraud, not the least in the Casinoz hall of fame. It happened in the early '90s. Its author was Neil Taylor, an employee of the Racing Post.

His plan was as follows.

  1. Neil made dog race bets at small bookmakers.
  2. Then he published false results of greyhound racing.
  3. The issue went to press and then been released with misleading information, profitable for the cheater.
  4. Bookmakers were using this data and paid Neil his winnings.

That was nothing surprising. The Internet wasn't generally available, and many bookmakers used media to find the results. Racing Post used to publish all the data from the current sports events.

Neil didn't work alone. He involved one of his guys, who made bets on the events. Neil, in his turn, made every effort to make their bet win.

Profitable Fraud

Neil and his partner managed to get about 17000 British pounds quickly. However, they were disclosed very soon.

It was revealed that the newspaper published false results after another race. The first version was just a typo in the newspaper, but the computer stored the same data.

Feeling it smells like smoke, Neil decided to confess and surrender to the police.

Find out about other cheaters earning on races, casino games, and other gambling areas on Casinoz. 

Frequently asked Questions

🚔 Are Neil's actions a criminal offense?

Of course, it is a fraud.

🚓 Could he avoid punishment?

Probably, he could not. His cheating was too daring.

👮‍♂️ How common is fraud in the world of bookmaker bets?

It is very common. This field is loaded with cheaters of all possible kinds.

Denis Anipchenko
Denis Anipchenko
Editor-in-chief and online gambling expert

Denis is a true professional with many years of experience in the gambling industry. His career started back in the late nineties when he worked as a croupier, pit boss, manager and casino manager. This unique experience allowed him to deeply understand the world of gambling from the inside. Since the late noughties Denis has dedicated himself to writing articles and analyses about gambling, and since the early tens he has become a key figure in the Casinoz team. Here he not only writes and edits content, but also creates reviews, shares his expertise and helps readers understand the intricacies of gambling. Denis combines practical experience and in-depth knowledge, making him one of the most respected experts in the industry. His writings are always up-to-date, proven and useful information for anyone interested in the casino world.

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