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Betting on NFL …. Customer Service
When it comes to betting on the NFL football online, customer service becomes key, especially in this competitive environment.
New Directive Will Reference Online Gambling Base Costa Rica as North America
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.
Online Sportsbooks Betfair, Bet365, William Hill Remain On Top World Rankings
Sports Betting Blackberry, iPhone Apps Hot: Online and in Vegas
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.
Betsson Loses Battle With Sweden: Fights Over Svenska Spel Monopoly
The Swedish online gambling firm Betsson has lost a legal battle with the government of Sweden related to its monopoly Svenska Spel.
The Reggie Bush Scandal: Bookie May Offer Odds on Bush Losing Heisman Trophy
Asian Online Gambling Site 12Bet 7th to Get Licensed in Isle of Man This Year
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hurricane Earl Takes Down Online Gambling Websites, Intertops.com
A major power outage on the island of Antigua has resulted in some online gambling websites experiencing service interruptions.
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.
Online Sportsbooks: Heroes Shuts Down, WSEX Might As Well Too
William Hill “Worst Ever Royal Ascot” Blamed for Poor Profit Margins
William Hill continues to hint at moving its telephone business offshore following dismal results over the past year compared to its online arm.
"Poor horse racing results" led to a 33% fall in net telephone revenue, with a statement from Hills explicitly pointing out: "The board has previously noted the challenge of competing with UK betting exchanges and Irish offshore telebetting operators, all of whom have benefited from significant tax and cost advantages over UK bookmakers. The situation is under active review."
Sheikh Deal With Gambling Firm Could Be Seen As Defying Islam
Costa Rica President Defends US Marines Presence: Online Gambling Operators Balk
Bookies Spared $75 Mil Payout With England World Cup Exit
Not everyone in England was upset about their team getting eliminated so quickly Sunday in the knockout round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup vs.
William Hill Honors Frank Lampard ‘Goal’
Great Britain's second largest bookmaker, William Hill, is paying out to their customers who bet on Frank Lampard scoring against Germany aft
England Germany World Cup Game: A Bookie’s Treat
As long as England hangs around, the online bookmakers across the UK will make out dearly but an England - Germany draw will be the icing on the cake
