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Odds on 2009 British Open Released by Bookmaker

Bookmaker.com has finally released odds on the 2009 British Open, making them one of the last online sportsbooks to do so.

"Typically they are the first to release a line," said Payton O'Brien, Senior Editor of Gambling911.com.  "Bookmaker.com is where the line originates, according to their slogan."

One thing Bookmaker.com offers that a lot of its competitors does not is British Open matchup betting.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/14/2009

Pacquiao-Cotto or Pacquiao-Mosley? Oddsmakers Want to Know

Once again we are in limbo waiting to determine who Manny Pacquiao will fight - likely this fall.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/13/2009

2009 British Open Power Rankings

Want to know who to bet on at the 2009 British Open?   Why not hone in one the 2009 British Open Power Rankings.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/13/2009

2009 British Open Payout Odds (Updated Monday July 13)

Here are your latest 2009 British Open payout odds, keeping in mind that some online gambling websites may be offering payout odds that are $1000 or more than some of their competitors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/13/2009

Tony Romo Dumps Jessica Simpson: Is Curse Lifted?

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has dumped his singer girlfriend of two years Jessica Simpson following her birthday celebration. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/13/2009

British Open Betting Odds Reopened at Sports Interaction

After a weekend in which the Canadian-based online gambling website took down its 2009 British Open betting odds

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/13/2009

Odds to Win the 2009 British Open (Updated July 12)

Odds to win the 2009 British Open have been updated as of Sunday night with many changes taking place and online sportsbook lines varying across the board.   At the time of publication, a large m

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/12/2009

Most UFC 100 Dogs Got Plenty of Betting Action: Few Win

The bookies, both in Vegas and online, made out great with Brock Lesnar winning as the favorite against Frank Mir.  Most of the money was on Mir.  In fact,

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/12/2009

Ian Poulter Open Championship Odds Pay Better Outside Europe

What we have found here at Gambling911.com is that Ian Poulter is not getting the same type of love at the US facing online sportsbooks that he is getting from those based in Europe.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/12/2009

BetUS.com, Sportingbet Benefit From Early British Open Betting

Remarkably quite a few of the online gambling websites have either not offered British Open betting or done so sporadically leading into the weekend prior to Thursday's start.  Much of this has to

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/12/2009

Cheerleading to Become a Sport? Bet on It

Soon you might be able to bet on a new sports:  Cheerleading.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/12/2009

Betting on the British Open Made Easier With Field Option

Okay let's face it, picking someone to win the 2009 British Open is almost like trying to win the lottery even if your odds are much better.  Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington will be the two mos

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/11/2009

UFC 100 Draws Unusual Amount of Betting Action

Earlier in the week, Gambling911.com featured a story on how Mixed Martial Arts and - more specifically UFC - betting could get hot.

Matt Youmans of the Las Vegas Review Journal spoke to a number of Las Vegas oddsmakers who claimed that, while the UFC continues to gain steam, it is probably less than 1 percent of Nevada's overall sports betting handle.

Las Vegas Hilton sports book director Jay Kornegay called the 1 percent estimate mostly accurate but deceiving.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/11/2009

UFC 100 Betting Odds (Best Odds)

UFC 100 betting odds varied across the board.  There were several big payouts to be had with any number of upsets.

Paulo Thiago would pay out around $400 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.com should he upset Jon Fitch (-400 odds most establishments).  Some online gambling websites had Thiago paying under $300 for every $100 bet with a win.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/11/2009

Sergio Garcia Open Championship Betting Odds

Sergio Garcia had the second shortest odds of anyone appearing in this week's Open Championship golf tournament after Tiger Woods.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/11/2009

Tiger Woods British Open Betting Odds (The Best Price)

Garnering about 50 percent of the 2009 British Open betting action over the next few days will be none other than "favorite by default" Tiger Woods.  It doesn't matter how well he's play

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/11/2009

Padraig Harrington Open Championship Betting Odds

When Padraig Harrington won the 2007 Open Championship, he started off with very long betting odds while enjoying a massive fan base back home in his native Ireland.  He ended up winning.  Last y

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/10/2009

2009 British Open Betting Odds

2009 British Open betting odds have been posted with the event set to begin Thursday July 16.  The British Open is one of the most bet on events in the

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/10/2009

UFC 100 Betting Props Now Available

BetUS.com was offering a whole slew of UFC 100 betting props coming into Saturday night's main event. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jul/10/2009

British Open Betting a Cure for the Recession Blues?

The British Open ranks as the most bet on event in the United Kingdom.  The popular golf tournament begins Thursday July 16.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/09/2009

Will Pro Sports Ban Twitter?

With the number of high profile athletes using Tiwtter on the rise, and stories of their prolific one-liners whether they be jabs, preliminary contract negotiations, or simple complaints about offi

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/09/2009

Tiger Woods Favored to Win 2009 British Open

The only time Tiger Woods isn't favored to win a major golf tournament is when he's not playing in one.  The 2009 British Open is no different as Tiger Woods came in with 2/1 odds (found at

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/09/2009

Two championships on the line at UFC 100

The Ultimate Fighting Championship hits the century mark on Saturday with UFC 100: Making History.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/08/2009

Mathieu Montcourt Died of Natural Causes: Banned for Betting

The French tennis player, Mathieu Montcourt, died of natural causes according to authorities Wednesday. 

"First indications lead us to conclude this was a natural death. But one must await the result of toxicological analyses, which should be forthcoming next week, in order to be completely certain," a police source told AFP following the autopsy at the Paris Medico-Legal Institute (IML).

Montcourt was only 24.  He had previously been banned in eight games following an investigation where allegations arose he had bet on tennis outcomes over the Internet.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/08/2009

MMA Betting Could Get Hot

It's something Gambling911.com has learned to accept.   The interest in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) betting has waned when compared to big time boxing matches.  And while MMA events draw some traff

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/08/2009

Tennis Pro in Betting Scandal Found Dead

PARIS (Associated Press) - French tennis player, who was recently banned for betting on matches, has died. He was 24.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/07/2009

The 2009 Open Championship Betting Odds

The 2009 Open Championship betting odds have been posted by

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/06/2009

Chelsea Odds Following Yury Zhirkov Signing

Chelsea odds remain favorable following the confirmed signing of what many consider to be the "Russian Ronaldinho", Yuri Zhirkov.

Prices at Sportingbet.com have Chelsea at 7/1 odds to win the Championship League outright and nearly 3/1 odds to win the next Premiership. 

Zhirkov was signed away from CSKA Moscow for a reported £18m.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/06/2009

Steve McNair Death Still a Mystery

NFL quarterback Steve McNair gave back to the community and for that he was beloved by many fans.

Many have trouble comprehending the tragedy that took place this weekend.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/06/2009

Roger Federer Wins: So Do Gamblers

(Associated Press) - Roger Federer made history yesterday when he defeated brave Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 16-14 to win a sixth Wimbledon title and claim a record 15th Grand Slam

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/06/2009

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