Tottenham vs Blackburn betting preview
On paper this fixture should secure three points for Spurs. Tottenham's declared goal to secure fourth place seems closer than ever since their rivals Liverpool were humbled by Wigan on Monday. Luka Modric has already stated that a successful season for them would be to win the FA Cup and claim fourth spot in the Premier League.
Back the underdogs at WTA Indian Wells
If you are a regular tennis punter, you must have already learned by now that meetings history as well as a tournament's history and a player's form are some of the main ingredients for a successful betting recipe. Having all that in mind, I have taken a look at the results registered in the second round of last year's edition of BNP Paribas Open Event, better known as Indian Wells.
Tiger Woods rejects $75 million deal
If you have followed the news lately, you must be familiar with the scandal surrounding number one golf player Tiger Woods. As an unfortunate result of the publicity surrounding his extramarital affairs, Woods lost a number of high profile sponsors.
Carling Cup final betting preview
Most clubs in England don't stick this competition at the very top of their list of priorities for the season. Nevertheless, it is still a historic occasion, especially for Aston Villa, as they will be making their first appearance in a domestic cup final for the first time in nearly a decade. Their previous final appearance was a losing one in the 1999-2000 FA Cup final back at the old Wembley. However, Villa's last taste of cup success was back in 1996 when Aston Villa won this very competition beating Leeds United 3-0 in the final.
Hong Kong teen gambles funeral cash
Gambling addiction can often take some pretty sick and unbeliebable faces. If you think you know all about the odd aspects of gambling, think twice and read the following true story.
Problem gambling for a Premier League star
The English footballer Matthew Etherington, 28 years old, who is a winger (wide midfielder on the wing) on the Premier League club Stoke City came out to the press and confessed to gambling away a staggering £1.5 Million ($2.35 Million), plunging his career and his life into crisis.
Stephen Lee arrested in suspicious betting probe
Snooker player Stephen Lee was released on bail on Friday afternoon after being arrested on Thursday by West Midlands Police and questioned.
Chelsea 8/11 for Premier League Title
Sky Bet have cut Chelsea’s odds of claiming the Premier League title from 4/5 to 8/13 following their 2-0 victory over bitter rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Doyle Brunson wins 150K on the Super Bowl
Super Bowl odds are always the most popular betting odds of the year. This is one of the reasons why most of the people gambling on Super Bowl are not necessarily professional gamblers, but they are having fun, that’s for sure. Therefore, the Super Bowl is a very popular event with famous poker players and Doyle Brunson has reason to celebrate more than most after winning $150,000 on the big game.
An Asian Handicap (named so simply because of its Eastern origins) is a gambling term used to describe spread betting in soccer that has gained popularity over the years.
