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This week the third leg of golf’s four majors will be played at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southhampton, England. Bob Harig of ESPN.com explores the Brits fascination with betting, especially during the week of the Open Championship, where wagering is legal and regulated.
SOUTHPORT, England -- Jimmy Finch looks the part. A tam-o'-shanter covers his head, an argyle sweater helps keep the biting wind at bay, his eyes suggest a man on a mission.
He has just emerged from William Hill's place of business, which is not a department store or travel agency. It is a betting shop, and they are as prevalent in Southport as Starbucks is in Seattle. Click here to continue reading this article. For StatFox British Open Betting Preview, check back Tuesday evening.
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