Graham Sharpe, spokesman for bookmaker William Hill, told The Guardian newspaper: "As Ricky's fans have beaten us 43 times in the past, we are only getting back some of the money we have lost to them over the years!"
One William Hill client was celebrating after his GBP 60 000 bet on a Mayweather win at 4/7 landed him a GBP 94 000 payout.
Hatton's extraordinarily brave bid to wrest the title from the classy and experienced American boxer Floyd Mayweather ended when he was dramatically knocked out in the 10th round.
Mayweather clattered Hatton to the canvas via the ring post with a left hook and after the Briton clambered gamely to his feet, the champion finished the job with another huge left hand.
Hatton had attempted to out-hustle Mayweather from the start but his tactics seldom worked and the American held a huge points advantage by the time the fight was stopped.
Hatton's fans continued roaring their hero's name as he was counted out on his back on the canvas before he was helped back to his corner on unsteady legs, but soon recovered.
Hatton is now a 10/1 chance to win the BBC TV Sports Personality of the Year Award with William Hill, with Lewis Hamilton 1/3 favourite and Joe Calzaghe 5/2 second favourite.
Online poker players on the 40 or more poker rooms on the Microgaming Poker Network will have the latest technology for the popular online game at their fingertips early in 2008 following an extensive upgrade of the platform.
The Isle of Man-based online gambling software developer plans to unveil a beta version of its latest and most dynamic poker software offering to date at the International Casino Exhibition (ICEi) which runs from 22ne to 24th January next (2008) year.
Combining a complete table redesign with the option to re-size tables, plus advanced multi-table capabilities, the new software boasts a series of innovative and intuitive features, designed to get both experienced and novice players to the right tables faster than ever before. The software is expected to roll out across all 40+ operators in the Microgaming Poker Network early in 2008.
The ability to create personal avatars and chat to poker buddies so players can create their own social networks are just a few of the key features of the software - developed following extensive player feedback. In addition, all the features that have proved to be winners with the players have been upgraded � view chat; best hand; casino games; player calendar and pop-up hand history.
Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever says, �Extensive player feedback has been at the heart of our development programme for this new poker software, which is why it delivers regardless of whether you are a novice or seasoned pro. By helping players get to the right tables, faster - and ensuring they have all the features necessary for a great all round experience when they are there - we are delivering for both the players and our operators.�
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