The chairman of online bookie Sportingbet continued to be held in the United States today after his arrest under laws covering “gambling by computer”.

THE chairman of British-based sports betting business Sportingbet was detained by authorities in the US yesterday sending shares in other gambling sites plunging.

The London market dived deep into the red today after gambling stocks were rocked for the second time in two months.

The chairman of UK-based sports betting business Sportingbet was detained by authorities in the United States early today.

Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan has promised to do everything in his power to ease the pain for Marc-Vivien Foe’s distraught family.

Singer Bobby Brown was ordered to be arrested today after he preferred to appear in concert rather than a Georgia court.

Paolo Di Canio has launched an astonishing attack on Julian Dicks after the former West Ham hard man questioned the Italian's commitment to the club.

Online bookie Sportingbet posted a surge in profits today but failed to win over investors after warning higher costs would dent its full-year performance.

Former West Ham favourite Julian Dicks believes there is no place at Upton Park for Paolo di Canio after his latest public outburst.