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World Cup Ambush Marketing Beer Babes Charges Dropped

Readers, punters, soccer nuts, media and marketing guns.  Thought you had heard the last of ambush marketing aka "parasite marketing"?

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jun/23/2010

Focus on Powerful MLB Betting System

Yesterday the Mets exploded for14 runs off of 16 hits, despite facing Detroit Tiger's ace Justin Verlander.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/23/2010

USA Scores in 91st Minute: Moves On To Next Stage

It was a scoreless game right to the end until USA and Algeria entered into stoppage time.  Landon Donovan scored a goal in the 91st minute.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/23/2010

Another Goal Disallowed for Team USA and Jermain Defoe

The main World Cup stories of the morning Wednesday outside of which team was actually destined to win revolved around yet another goal being disallowed for team USA while Jermain Defoe managed to

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/23/2010

NBA Draft 2010: Player Props and Odds

The NBA Draft 2010 is quickly approaching and there is plenty to bet on leading up to the big event. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/23/2010

Germany, Ghana, Serbia, Australia World Cup Odds

The afternoon games Wednesday feature Germany vs.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/23/2010

Free Baseball Pick: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets

This free baseball pick for the Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets is courtesy of Pregame.com

The New York Mets host the Detroit Tigers tonight in a battle of hot winning teams. Momentum is with the Mets, as they are clearly the better home team while the Tigers are a paltry road team. The Mets are -110 favorites, with a total of 8 runs expected tonight. ESPN will televise this game starting at 7:10 EDT.

Submitted by Johnny Detroit on, Jun/23/2010

England Schools, Businesses Close Early For World Cup

How important is it that England advances to the next stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup?  The Brits are so hard core they are closing schools and businesses early so that everyone can watch England

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/22/2010

World Cup England Odds Still In Single Digits

Despite a lackluster performance to date, England still had 2010 World Cup odds that would pay out US$90 for every US$10 bet at Sportsbetting.com (

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/22/2010

World Cup USA: Will Move To Next Stage With Win Against Algeria

The 10 am EST matchup between USA and Algeria will be a pivotal one.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/22/2010

Several Intriguing Tuesday Interleague Baseball Matchups

After a slow MLB Monday, there are plenty of baseball betting opportunities today as 15 games are scheduled; including 14 interleague match-ups.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/22/2010

Bookies Making a Killing With England “Flop” in World Cup

England's poor performance has resulted in huge revenues for the English bookmakers.

Simon English of the London Evening Standard: "Here's the usual plot for the World Cup: England get hugely hyped by the press, fans and players before they go on to perform indifferently in all but one game, which they still contrive to lose. They crash out amid tears from everyone - except the betting industry, which tries hard not to cry with laughter."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/22/2010

Uruguay Mexico World Cup Odds: Both Teams Might Want The Draw

The much anticipated Uruguay-Mexico World Cup game goes off on Tuesday with odds that had Mexico as the +265 favorite paying US$26.50 for ev

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/21/2010

World Cup France: Nicolas Anelka Hall of Shame

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is being marred by team controversies, the most significant of which is that revolving around Team France.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/21/2010

France World Cup Disgrace: Still Favored Over South Africa

Despite a protest by French team at the 2010 World Cup after the ejection of a player, France was still a small favorite to beat South Africa in their Tuesday matchup. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/21/2010

MLB: Yankees Start West Trip in Arizona

As -163 favorites versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, it isn't surprising that 93% of the bettors at Sportsbook.com

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/21/2010

Uruguay vs. Mexico World Cup Odds

Uruguay vs.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/21/2010

Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Be Focus of North Korea

North Korea will face Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal during Monday's first World Cup game.  Though losing to Brazil, North Korea gained respect for the way they stood up to the world's great socce

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/20/2010

Switzerland, Chile, Spain, Honduras World Cup Odds

Critical World Cup games on tap Monday as upset-minded Switzerland takes on Chile and Spain looks to make up for its shocking loss to the huge underdog Swiss when they take on Honduras.

Switzerland comes into Monday's game as a +220 underdog vs. Chile with a payout potential of US$22 for every US$10 bet.  Chile would pay out US$12 for every US$10 bet at SBG Global. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/20/2010

France Protest at World Cup: Bookie Odds On If They Play South Africa

England's second largest bookmaker, William Hill, was offering odds on whether France will fulfill their fixture and play against South Afric

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/20/2010

Wayne Rooney a “Preening Prima Dona”

England is in some serious trouble at this year's World Cup with teammates lashing out at their coach and suggesting that star Wayne Rooney is a "preening prima dona".

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/20/2010

Dodgers vs. Red Sox Free Baseball Pick

This Dodgers vs. Red Sox free baseball pick is courtesy of Pregame.com.

The Boston Red Sox host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their Interleague weekend series. The Red Sox would love to sweep the Manny Ramirez led Dodgers tonight. Boston is -155 favorites, with a total of 9.5 runs expected tonight. This game will be in primetime tonight, on ESPN at 8:05 EDT.

Submitted by Johnny Detroit on, Jun/20/2010

Ivory Coast vs. Brazil - Côte d'Ivoire v. Brasil World Cup

This Ivory Coast vs. Brazil  (Côte d'Ivoire v. Brasil) World Cup betting preview is courtesy of SBG Global.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/19/2010

Brazil World Cup Odds at 5/1. Argentina Now The Favorite to Win

Brazil comes into Sunday's game against the Ivory Coast with 5/1 (+500) odds of winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Sportsbook.com (

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

France World Cup Hopes Up In Smoke

France is on the verge of being eliminated from the 2010 World Cup. French star Nicolas Anelka has been thrown off the team.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

Slovakia, Paraguay, Italy, New Zealand World Cup Odds

Two early matchups Sunday leading up to the much anticipated Brazil vs. Ivory Coast game included Slovakia vs. Paraguay and Italy vs. New Zealand. 

Paraguay was getting a little better than 60 percent of the backing in this one at Sportsbook.com.  Paraguay would pay out even odds here with a win while Slovakia would pay US$28.50 for every US$10 wagered.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

Denmark vs. Cameroon Near Even World Cup Odds

Denmark vs.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

US Slovenia Ref Koman Coulibaly May Be Axed From World Cup

Referee Koman Coulibaly may be removed from the World Cup by FIFA following a controversial goal scored by the US against Slovenia on Friday.  That game ended with a score of 2-2 and, following a

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2010

Free Baseball Pick June 19, 2010

Here is your free baseball pick for June 19, 2010 from Pregame.com.

The Boston Red Sox host the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight in a battle of two teams with World Series aspirations. Both teams have been especially hot over the past month, so tonight's game should be a treat. Boston is a -145 favorite, with a total of 10.5 runs expected tonight. This game begins at 4:10 EDT.

Submitted by Johnny Detroit on, Jun/19/2010

Major League Baseball Weekend Power Trends

The Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees highlights another weekend of interleague MLB action. The Mets have dominated their American League opponents this season with an 8-1 record. Let's take a look at the key action and reveal the list of Top StatFox Power Trends that you'll want to consider before placing your wagers at Sportsbook.com.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/19/2010

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