Soc: Bookies hit hard by Liverpool great escape

AAP Sports News (Australia), May, 2005

AAP Sports News (Australia) 05-26-2005 Soc: Bookies hit hard by Liverpool great escape LONDON, May 25 AFP - English bookmakers Ladbrokes reported that they and their rivals had been hit hard by Liverpool's Champions League triumph with over 100 people backing them at 100/1 to win at half-time when they trailed AC Milan 3-0. The English giants eventually prevailed 3-2 on penalties after levelling the match in normal time and holding on in extra-time. Ladbrokes spokesman Warren Lush said: "There was a nationwide gamble on Liverpool to win the Champions League and over 100 people backed them to win at 100/1 at half-time. "Punters are celebrating, it was a rotten result for bookmakers, the money for (Rafael) Benitez's side just kept coming. "The draw...

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