New Posts For Thread: ITV statement re Gareth Thomashttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomasAs a result of the judges scoreboard and the public vote Gareth Thomas was in the bottom 2 in last nights Dancing on Ice. As Gareth was too ill to continue the decision was made on medical grounds to withdraw him from the competition. ITV have decidfwiw that law of 'if you can't win you can't lose' has been withdrawn by the gambling commission. The way itv played it, I suspect the bookies have done the right thing. It seems they tried to allow Gareth to 'save face' and cancelled the eliminationhttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529534887#529534887fwiw that law of 'if you can't win you can't lose' has been withdrawn by the gambling commission. The way itv played it, I suspect the bookies have done the right thing. It seems they tried to allow Gareth to 'save face' and cancelled the eliminationMon, 04 Mar 2013 12:30:31 -0600Which does rather highlight the diffferent interpretations different people have made. 365 are in a way right if they bet on the next elimination or 9th elimination it could well be luke. I didnt have a bet with them but would be unaffected anyway.https://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529534783#529534783Which does rather highlight the diffferent interpretations different people have made. 365 are in a way right if they bet on the next elimination or 9th elimination it could well be luke. I didnt have a bet with them but would be unaffected anyway.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:26:13 -0600I telephoned 365 and they have not voided Luke (next elimination) and will settle on Luke if he is next out next week.This must be better than voiding since Luke is still most likely to be knocked out next... They seem to have voided on Gareth (nexthttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529533319#529533319I telephoned 365 and they have not voided Luke (next elimination) and will settle on Luke if he is next out next week.This must be better than voiding since Luke is still most likely to be knocked out next... They seem to have voided on Gareth (nextMon, 04 Mar 2013 11:15:57 -0600Cheers Squares hadnt thought of that tbh. He was happy enough when I told him Coral were refunding I was on with Hill Ladbroke Fred and Paddy there was a Coral close by but didnt want to back him each way so didnt bother.https://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529529899#529529899Cheers Squares hadnt thought of that tbh. He was happy enough when I told him Coral were refunding I was on with Hill Ladbroke Fred and Paddy there was a Coral close by but didnt want to back him each way so didnt bother.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:46:20 -0600Yes, that market could be settled fairly - and all they need to do is wait a week until the %ages are published and then they can pay out on the other contestant who would have been in the skate off.https://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529529293#529529293Yes, that market could be settled fairly - and all they need to do is wait a week until the %ages are published and then they can pay out on the other contestant who would have been in the skate off.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:15:46 -0600Was just talking to a mate who backed Gareth to be in bottom 2 with betvic and theyve voided that as well. Whilst it is unclear who was bottom 2 with, him surely they have to bite the bullet and pay on that one.https://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529527985#529527985Was just talking to a mate who backed Gareth to be in bottom 2 with betvic and theyve voided that as well. Whilst it is unclear who was bottom 2 with, him surely they have to bite the bullet and pay on that one.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:57:21 -0600Well at least Ive got some debate going, Corals voiding the outright does rub salt in the wound though as its complete left field and they were about the only firm I hadnt had an outright bet on with. Must admit that whilst it is one that whichever whttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529527783#529527783Well at least Ive got some debate going, Corals voiding the outright does rub salt in the wound though as its complete left field and they were about the only firm I hadnt had an outright bet on with. Must admit that whilst it is one that whichever wMon, 04 Mar 2013 06:42:03 -0600Simple small print for tv betting shows that states 'bets will be refunded if a contestant has to withdraw due to ill health' might be a useful start.Would also be useful if high st bookies added small print to their ts & cs that states 'if a customehttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529527703#529527703Simple small print for tv betting shows that states 'bets will be refunded if a contestant has to withdraw due to ill health' might be a useful start.Would also be useful if high st bookies added small print to their ts & cs that states 'if a customeMon, 04 Mar 2013 06:37:16 -0600I backed Gareth for elimination with Paddies yesterday,and had the bet voided,but I find myself in agreement with squares assessment of the situation.Like many on here,as a former employee of a High St bookmaker,some of their rulings (such as the voihttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529527319#529527319I backed Gareth for elimination with Paddies yesterday,and had the bet voided,but I find myself in agreement with squares assessment of the situation.Like many on here,as a former employee of a High St bookmaker,some of their rulings (such as the voiMon, 04 Mar 2013 06:12:01 -0600I am not agreeing or disagreeing with the voiding (it actually worked in my favour in this instance). What I find difficult to reconcile is the lack of consistency in the way the rules are applied across these shows.Robster has rules in place to covhttps://community.betfair.com/specials/go/thread/view/94178/29795455/itv-statement-re-gareth-thomas?post_id=529526843#529526843I am not agreeing or disagreeing with the voiding (it actually worked in my favour in this instance). What I find difficult to reconcile is the lack of consistency in the way the rules are applied across these shows.Robster has rules in place to covMon, 04 Mar 2013 05:28:14 -0600