Matchbook Officially Launches Exchange Betting Site in North America

(PRESS RELEASE) — Matchbook (www.matchbook.com) announced today that it has officially launched its online exchange betting gaming site, following its successful spring 2005 beta launch.

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Mon, December 5th, 2005

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