Computers seized in raid on illegal sports betting syndicate. The operation is more widespread than initially thought, seven more members came forward in Philadelphia.

Read about the first online sportsbook to operate legally in the United States, centsports.com. Not only do players get free betting money, but there are heaps of sporting events to bet on and all within legal boundaries!

Dr. Kenneth Weitzner of Eye on Gambling has conducted a study on 4 top sportsbook companies in a search for the overall best site. With the focus on a range of key site elements, the recently launched LinesMover LLC took the win by 3 points. Read more here.

France has made plans to legalizes a regulated online betting industry for late 2009 following threats by the EU to pursue legal action against them in the European High Court of Justice. Horse racing and lotteries are already approved, yet other forms of online betting are still on the table. Read more here.

Online sports betting is more popular than ever, yet with so many people sports betting so often, the temptation for manipulation has also increased, and match fixing has become a common problem. Read about the situation here.