Sports Betting

Sports Betting

Bet365 Closes in on Betfair

 

Bet365 continued to increase its traffic this week and was closing in on number one Betfair. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/15/2010

NFL Betting: Home Dogs Barked Loudly in Week 1

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/14/2010

Betting on NFL …. Customer Service

 

When it comes to betting on the NFL football online, customer service becomes key, especially in this competitive environment. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/13/2010

Bet365 Is Killing It

 

BetRankings.com placed Bet365.com as the number two most trafficked sports betting site in Europe.  Oddschecker.com this week said they were numero uno.  No matter which way you cut it, Bet365.com is faring mighty well in the world of online bookmakers, better than both Ladbrokes and William Hill, the number one and two biggest UK bookie firms, respectively. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2010

Online Sportsbooks Betfair, Bet365, William Hill Remain On Top World Rankings

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2010

Football Betting Action Rolls In At Fever Pitch

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/09/2010

New iPhone, Blackberry, Android Platform a Hit for Bookmaker

 

Just in time for football, the oldest established online bookmaker in North America, Bookmaker.com, recently launched its new version of the mobile betting platform that is compatible with iPhone, Blackberry and Android.  Traffic has tripled since the introduction just three weeks ago.  The new offering is promised to improve customer’s experience while betting on the go.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/08/2010

Australian Sporting Codes To Gamble With Integrity Officers

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/08/2010

Bookies Score Somewhat With Tar Heels Cover

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/05/2010

The Tiger Woods Effect: Could Wayne Rooney Antics Hurt Manchester United?

 

When Tiger Woods announced plans to play golf in all the Majors tournaments of 2010, oddsmakers offered the prop bet on how many Majors Woods would win.  Little did we know that Woods promiscuous sex antics were to eventually result in zero Majors wins.  Not only that, he played like an amateur. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/04/2010

North Carolina Tar Heels Football: Wreaking Havoc on Sportsbooks

 

The suspension of several North Carolina Tar Heels players continues to cause wild fluctuations in the North Carolina vs. LSU College Football game scheduled for Saturday evening.  As of 3 pm EST, Gambling911.com reported that the Tar Heels football line had moved all the way to +10 at betED.com.  This is after opening at -1.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/04/2010

Australian Paki Cricket Scandal: Warne, Ponting Speak Out

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/02/2010

Online Gambling In The US: Ladbrokes, William Hill Likely To Lose Out

 

With the very real possibility that Congressman Barney Frank could lose his chairmanship position should the Republicans take over the House come November, online poker federal legislation must pass prior to Election Day or else there will likely be no “start over” time come 2011.  Ladbrokes, William Hill and other European sports betting ventures itching to get into the U.S. market still may be blocked since Frank’s legislation pertains only to online poker.

Enter the individual states.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/02/2010

Online Sports Betting: Bookies Prepare for North Carolina vs. LSU

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/02/2010

Football Betting Frenzy Begins in Earnest This Weekend…Or Not?

 

It’s the official start of the 2010 College Football weekend and football betting has now commenced.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/02/2010

European Bookies Take No Suspicious Bets On Test

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2010

Fired Las Vegas Sportsbook Boss Now A Tout

 

How the mighty have fallen!

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2010

Betfair Comes To New Jersey: Wants Piece of Online Gambling Market

 

With New Jersey looking to legalize online gambling, including sports betting, powerful European-based companies are working on getting a piece of the pie. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2010

CA: Senate Supports PASPA Challenge Regarding Sports Betting

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2010

Arrests Come In Wake of Cricket Match Fixing Allegations

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/29/2010

California Senator Rod Wright Crafts Sports Betting Bill

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/26/2010

Online Gambling Firms Centrebet, Playtech, William Hill Profits All Up

 

More good news for the online gambling sector as a number of top firms reported profit increases on Thursday:  Centrebet, Playtech and William Hill among them.

Following in the footsteps of strong financial numbers from Ireland’s online powerhouse Paddy Power, Centrebet out of Australia said its profits jumped a whopping 75 percent.

New and innovative products were allowing it to grow, according to a company statement.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/26/2010

Online Gambling Companies Still Thrive Despite Deep Recession

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/25/2010

Online Sportsbooks: Heroes Shuts Down, WSEX Might As Well Too

 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/24/2010

Breaking News

Circa Rumors Escalate

Derek Stevens, owner of the famed Circa Casino and Sportsbook in Las Vegas, had many folks talking Monday morning following a recent post.