For long I have been contemplating to join one of the sports betting programs.

I was really encouraged by positive testimonials but somehow did not gear up enough determination to join.

Today I was initially shocked to read news report that says ‘U.S. permanently bans BetOnSports'.

But selfishly I was relieved though.

“British gambling site BetOnSports has agreed to cease accepting wagers from U.S. customers, closing the civil component of the feds' battle against the operation.�

“Under a settlement entered Thursday by a federal judge in St. Louis, the company must also return all wagers received from U.S. customers as of July 17, 2006, to the appropriate account holders and set up a toll-free telephone hotline that gives U.S. members instructions on how to obtain their refunds�.