Paddy Power defends offering odds on Pistorius trial

A controversial advert from Irish boookmaker Paddy Power has sparked fury for offering money back to punters if sprint champion Oscar Pistorius "walks" away from killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Paddy Power defends offering odds on Pistorius trial
Mon, 03 Mar, 2014 - 14:18

A controversial advert from bookie's Paddy Power has sparked fury for offering money back to punters if sprint champion Oscar Pistorius "walks" away from killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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