Bet365's Live Tennis Betting Wimbledon (Thursday, June 28, 2007)

ANYONE FOR BET365'S LIVE TENNIS BETTING? For the next two weeks, we can look forward to some top quality tennis action from Wimbledon. - weather permitting! Roger Federer is a red-hot favourite with bet365 for a fifth consecutive men's title, while Justine Henin is a warm outright favourite for the ladies' singles. But the real betting action at bet365 will take place once the matches get under way. This is when bet365 will be serving the majority of the aces (excuse the pun!) with their live In-Play betting service. From the opening serve to the match winning shot, you can bet on the following 5 exciting markets: * Match Winner ... * Next Game Score ... * Next Set Winner ... * Set Betting ... * Current Set Winner The action gets under way at around 12 noon each day and you can check out the day's live In-Play matches by clicking on the "In-Play Diary" link on the bet365 homepage. To start betting, go back to the homepage and click on the "In-Play Console" link. Labels: Betting, Live Betting, Tennis Betting, Wimbledon Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:48 PM

Betting Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell ()

A Small Murphy's ... Maybe I have nothing but admiration for the reunited Spice Girls. Their music may have been atrocious, and you'd struggle to find a greater collection of dogs outside of Battersea, but their trailblazing work in the field of ginger acceptance remains unsurpassed. The minging quintet penetrated the public consciousness to such an unprecedented degree that the entire English language evolved as a result. The bints were slightly embarrassed when the meaningless soundbite 'Girl Power' made it into the dictionary, but the moth-eaten, passé, semi-fossilised has-beens are rightfully proud of their place in the official betting glossary. The 'Baby' bet is the absolute certainty: it only goes down on rare occasions. The 'Sporty' is the one that looked good in the beginning, but on closer reflection; it could really go either way. The 'Ginger' is the loose punt you only consider after a few pints. The 'Posh' is the all-in mug's bet, where you end up living on bread and water for a week, and the 'Scary' is a complete guess, like when Mel B reached the 'father's section' on her daughter's birth certificate. I like to think that my ante-post football bets are straight out of the 'Baby' drawer. Manchester United won the league last season with Darren Fletcher, Park Ji Sung and John O'Shea all playing a prominent role. The deadwood will now be replaced by Hargreaves, Anderson and Wayne Rooney's personal favourite, Nani. The 13/8 for the champions retaining their title is an exquisite piece of business. In the relegation market, I will be going in hard on Wigan. The appointment of Chris Hutchings is probably reason enough, but the signing of Titus Bramble is an absolute clincher. Get on now at 11/8, or face a level of disappointment unseen since Eddie Murphy last opened his mail. I used to really enjoy playing cricket at school, but my dreams of becoming a fast bowler were shattered by a particularly cruel PE teacher. I still remember the day he pulled me to one side and told me I had a disappointing length. The whole set up of the sport is fundamentally flawed though; if I wanted a game to last five days I'd challenge the wife to noughts and crosses. The one-day international is a far more entertaining spectacle. England have been priced up at 4/7 to see off the ineffectual Windies in Sunday's opener; I'd be considering getting on if KP was playing on his own. Big Brother's Tracey remains a surprisingly popular figure outside of the house. Celebrities to have spoken up on her behalf include Eddie Izzard, Dana International and Hayley from Coronation Street. Nice guy Liam can still be backed at 9/2 for outright glory: that's an old fashioned shoo-in. I find playing darts quite frustrating; there's nothing more embarrassing than suffering a bounce-out when you're on top. Paul McCartney refuses to watch an entire match; he's just happy to see a couple of legs. Phil Taylor is a clear favourite for the Las Vegas Desert Classic that kicks off on Monday, probably because of his years of experience at trying to get three in a bed. Barney is the new power; get on at 5/2. Labels: Ante-Post Betting, Betting, Big Brother, Cricket, Darts Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:27 PM

Royal Ascot Offer by Bet365 (£200 free bet) (Thursday, June 21, 2007)

£200 SAYS - YOU'LL OPEN A BET365 ACCOUNT FOR ROYAL ASCOT! Talk about rolling out the red carpet, new bet365 customers will be made to feel very special indeed during Royal Ascot, courtesy of our account opening offer ? a £200 free matched bet on a market of their choice. No, we haven't been drinking the bubbly stuff already and made a mistake. This Royal Ascot offer is the real deal. Simply open a new account between Tuesday 19th June and Saturday 23rd June inclusive, and we'll match the first bet you place with a free bet up to £200. That's £200 to place on a market of your choice, including this Saturday's big Wokingham Handicap (off around 4.25pm). A £200 bet on bet365's current 9/2 favourite Zidane would return you a massive £900 ? for free! What's more, new and existing customers alike can enjoy Best Odds Guaranteed on all Royal Ascot races. Take a price on your selection and, if the starting price is bigger, we'll pay you out at the bigger odds. This fantastic offer applies to both early prices and board prices. You won't get these offers anywhere else, so make sure you enjoy the red-carpet treatment at bet365 throughout Royal Ascot. Labels: Bet365, Betting, Royal Ascot Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:11 PM

Betting Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell ()

A Chick with a Pick I'm unwilling to pigeon hole myself politically, but if forced, I would happily place myself in the 'frustrated feminist' box. If I was around in the early part of the twentieth century I'd have been more than happy to burn bras with the Suffragettes, as it's a literally evil contraption. The bra-burning remains a point of contention amongst the modern day collection of men-haters, but the fact that these freedom-fighters went on hunger strike to promote their cause is a recorded fact; although they may have just wanted to lose a bit of weight in order to catch a husband. Lefty troublemaker Emmeline Pankhurst would have got her reinforced knickers in a twist over Wimbledon's antiquated policy of paying the men more than the bints. In the All England Club's defence, they probably had to insure against a cushion dispute escalating into violence, or a mouse stopping play. This year, the lovely ladies will receive identical restitution to their completely equal in every way male counterparts. Amelie Mauresmo will be ecstatic with this development. The reigning ladies champion looks a great shout at 12/1 to get her shovel-hands on the improved wedge. Grass courts always suit the big hitters, and they don't get any bigger than the gigantic Frenchman. In the men's draw, big things are expected of rising star Andy Murray. A good run may well lead to the injury- prone Sweaty being promoted to a Brit. Roger Federer is the man they all have to beat. The Swiss genius has a backhand so strong; Lee Chapman can only look on in envy. The Fed Express is a good thing at 4/9. Organisers expect to sell 60,000 pounds of strawberries and 1,500 gallons of cream during the Wimbledon fortnight, although that figure will collapse if Frank Lampard fails to show. Tim Henman will definitely turn up, but he'll be lucky to see the second round. The Copa America kicks off on Tuesday and it's a straight two horse war between the Brazilians and the Argentineans. The Samba Boys will be without a tired Kaka and Ronaldinho has also withdrawn following advice from his dental hygienist. I'm getting my teeth into the Argies at a delightful 17/10. Controversy surrounds Wayne Rooney's involvement in Ricky Hatton's super-fight against Jose Luis Castillo. Wayne is a now so nervous about his role, there's a real chance that he may drop his belt in Las Vegas. Castillo has looked jaded following his wars with Corrales, the 4/7 for the Hitman is particularly striking. The final of the Under-21 Championships will pit the total football of the Dutch against the thuggish Serbs. I'll be on Holland at 11/10 as beauty will always beat the beast in the end. You should really follow me in on this one: I'm a leading expert in the field of beast- beating. Labels: Betting, Copa America, Wimbledon Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:03 PM

Betting Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, June 14, 2007)

We have to stop the Blubber Ring Call me a non-conforming malcontent, but I wholeheartedly disagree with the concept of marriage. When at Alton Towers, I absolutely love it on the log flume, but after a few rides, I should be free to have a go on the black hole. It's a statistical fact that if a couple of a similar age marry, the male has the shorter life expectancy. I haven't read up on the reason behind this, but my hunch would be the 'until death do us part' line in the ceremony. There are occasionally extenuating circumstances for staying with the same partner for a significant number of years, but there aren't that many blonde, mute, orphaned, former gymnast cleaners wandering the streets. Steven Gerrard, Michael Carrick, John Terry and Gary Neville are all making a huge rick by taking their partners up the aisle this weekend. I don't wish to scaremonger, but if my marriage is anything to go by, the bride's libido is replaced by an appetite for cake the moment the ring makes contact with the finger. Gary Neville would love for David Beckham to show up on his big day, but Becks will be busy training for Real Madrid's title decider. Few would argue with the fact that Beckham deserves a medal; if only for his quick thinking in getting out of the Neville do. The slow-witted bint-beaten former golden boy of English football will finally get his hands on something other than Rebecca Loos; Real Madrid are absolute bankers at 2/13 at home to Mallorca. Steven Gerrard's marriage to orange pancake-eater Alex Curran will undoubtedly be the glitziest affair. The couple originally wanted Gary Barlow to perform at the reception, but decided to go for a more upmarket feel and order a karaoke machine instead. The 11/4 for the red-hot Villarreal to snatch a point off Seville is enough to make me burst into a quality rendition of 'the size of a cow'. I'm really enjoying the Under-21 tournament in Holland. To be honest, after five years of marriage, I'd be interested in anything under 21 stone. Portugal are the pick of the weekend punts at 2/5 against the underwhelming Israelis. Once again, Big Brother has managed to completely hook me in. Tracey is probably the most interesting character in the series; I'm sure the mad raver would look a picture on her wedding day; as would her lovely bride. Tracey is now second favourite behind 'any other' in the outright market, but I'd rather be on Gerry at 5/1. So to speak. I'm like any other young male who's visited London, we've all done Charley a couple of times. It's not easy to win the title of the most annoying member of the Richardson clan, but Charley has romped home practically unchallenged. The mouthy nause is an absolute certainty to be the next housemate evicted after the maladroit Shabnam. Is Lewis Hamilton a flash in the pan or the real deal? This may well be the easiest question to answer since 'Will John Terry have a bouncer at his wedding reception.' The even money for Hamilton to take the title is shining like a doorman's eye after a meeting with Jody Morris. Just because I'm anti-marriage, it doesn't make me a misogynist; that's purely a coincidence. Espanyol, Valencia, Real Madrid and a Seville draw form a 14/1 weekend accer that I can really commit to. Labels: Betting, Big Brother, Formula 1, La Liga Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 3:45 PM

Betting Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Monday, June 11, 2007)

I've got my Bouncer down to a Tea No matter how bad things may appear, there is always somebody in a considerably worse position. Unfortunately, that person is me. The old man's Alzheimer's has deteriorated; I just wish I had the inclination to help out. To add to my woes, i'm almost certain that the wife is cheating on me with 'Mad Mark', the huge doorman from our local boozer. It's not her infidelity that grates me; it's the fact that I have to make his breakfast every morning. The kids do offer the occasional moment of light relief in an otherwise miserable existence, but when you break down the costs involved in bringing them up, you can only class them as poor value for money. Yet throughout all these tribulations, I remain a happy man. All I need to raise a smile is to see a small group of people kicking an inflated piece of pigskin around. I'd be just as happy to see an actual pig being knocked about, but the judge has ordered me to cut that out. The Premiership remains my true love, but I've occasionally strayed into the arms of the football league, the SPL, the conference and the Paralympics. I'm a little bit uncomfortable watching football at such a poor level though, but Celtic did make it into the knockout stages of the Champions League. This weekend, I'll be getting involved with the European Under 21 Championships. Bookmakers are as short as 11/5 for an England win, while the technically superior Dutch (reigning champions and hosts) are available at 5/1. Something is afoot, and just like the wife, that's around the 12 inch mark. My old man used to always say, "Be careful what you wish for." Obviously this was before he began to aimlessly roam the streets, thrilling passers-by with his thoughts on the 1950's country music scene. A lone male sharing a house with a group of women may appear a blessing, but on further reflection, it's closer to a living nightmare. If you pluck a lady at random, there's a conservative 10% chance that she'll be on the evils. When you throw 11 bints into the equation, you're now looking at a probability of 68% that at least one of them will be currently receiving a visit from the angry painter. Ziggy may appear a level headed bloke, but you just can't ague with the math; he's going to be eaten alive at any minute. He's already showing signs of cracking; he tearfully announced that he was missing his dog, and he'd only been away from Chanelle for 10 minutes. None of the original housemates look appealing in the Big Brother outright winner market; 'any other' is a strong player at 10/11. The press have been quick to condemn Emily for her moment of madness, but I think it's more of an education issue; the decision to let Big Ron teach a class was flawed from the very beginning. Betting is up on the next housemate to be evicted, 10/1 for miserable old trout Lesley looks a reasonable shout. I'm a great lover of golf, there's nothing I enjoy more than playing a round on the weekend. I find it a frustrating pastime though; I don't think i've ever made a hole in one. The US Open kicks off on Thursday and I'll stick to my proven strategy of backing the Tiger at inflated prices; I can't see past the Woods at the threes. Footballers may have a poor reputation, but the 'May Day for nurses' campaign has proved a real eye-opener. The often maligned Joey Barton was more than happy to help out, but then again, he's been throwing work their way for many years. The 19/1 weekend accer of Barcelona, Levante and Real Zaragoza is my little donation to the cause; I'll give a little more on Saturday night. Labels: Betting, Big Brother, Golf Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 7:48 AM

Euro Qualifiers midweek preview by pinnaclesports (Monday, June 04, 2007)

The second instalment of a Euro 2008 double-bill takes place on Wednesday night, with crucial games right across Europe. None could be more significant than Group E game in Tallinn, where England face Estonia desperately needing a win. Of course there is no room for sentiment in gambling, so bettors should be wary of the emotive headlines surrounding the game and instead focus on getting the best odds, usually found at PinnacleSports.com - offering up to 60% better Euro 2008 odds. Will Becks Come to McLaren's Rescue? One of the first decisions Steve McLaren took when installed as England manager was a bold one. Having earned 94 caps, he dropped the Three Lions captain, David Beckham, by phone, following a poor showing at the World Cup. The media saw this as a bold statement of intent, and the country looked forward to a fresh new era for the national side, with a smooth Euro 2008 qualification campaign anticipated. Things haven't quite gone to plan for McLaren. England are currently fourth in Group E after a bitterly disappointing sequence of results including goalless draws at home to Macedonia and away to Israel, and defeat to Croatia in Zagreb. The new England manager's stock has plummeted and he recently performed a humiliating U-turn over Beckham, welcoming him back into the England fold, hoping Becks might save his skin in Tallinn on Wednesday night. Worst still for McLaren, he is without Wayne Rooney through suspension, and cannot call on striker, Andy Johnson or winger Aaron Lennon, part of a growing number of other key absentees. Owen Hargreaves - one of the only players to come away from the 2006 World Cup with any credit - misses out with a knee injury. Hargreaves' new team-mates, Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand are also crocked, part of a defensive crisis which accounts for Ashley Cole, Micah Richards and Jonathan Woodgate. PinnacleSports.com price England 2.06 (-2) with Estonia 1.87 (+2) suggesting the Three Lions should prevail against a side devoid of recognisable talent, yet to score in this campaign. The visitors will however face a difficult playing surface, and a side with nothing to lose who only lost to group leaders Croatia by a single goal on Saturday. Croatia Defending Lengthy Unbeaten Run in Zagreb The stakes will be high when the two remaining unbeaten sides in Euro 2008 Group E meet in Zagreb on Wednesday night. Victory for either Croatia or Russia would take them within touching distance of next year's finals in Austria and Switzerland. Though the sides are well matched, PinnacleSports.com make the Croats slight favourites 2.09 (-0.5) against Russia 1.84 (+0.5) on the strength of a 31 game unbeaten run at the Maksimir Stadium. It was at the same venue that early group favourites England were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by Slaven Bilic's improving side. Both teams recorded victories on Saturday, with Russia enjoying a comfortable 4-0 win over Andorra, three goals coming from Sevilla striker, Aleksandr Kerzhakov who will carry the greatest Russian threat. Croatia laboured to a 1-0 win away to Estonia, where Brazilian born, Eduardo, scored his six goal in qualification, keeping his adopted country on top of the group. Get the Best Euro 2008 Odds at PinnacleSports.com! 1.96/1.96 style pricing (c.102%) on the major European events gives gamblers up to 60% better Euro 2008 odds. PinnacleSports.com offers commission-free fixed odds betting with exchange style pricing, as well as the web's highest guaranteed liquidity and fastest payouts. Get a 10% sign-up bonus, 7% cash back on US horse bets and the best odds on all major sports. Find a Smarter Way To Bet at PinnacleSports.com Labels: Betting, Euro, Pinnacle Sports, Qualifiers Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 11:06 PM

Euro Qualifiers weekend preview by Gerry McDonnell (Friday, June 01, 2007)

Should Have Gone To Becks, Save Us The domestic football season is now the equivalent of Princess Di; it was a great ride for a while, but it's time to let go. Luckily, we now have the 'Camilla', the ugly nine-pinter that is the European Championship qualifiers. England's participation is hanging by a thread and fingers are pointing at the manager. Danny Mills, Massimo Maccarone, Fleet Street journalists and fans of attractive football have all been quick to put the boot in; but for once, the grinning buffoon deserves a little credit. It takes a big man to admit when he's made a mistake, I know I've made two of the little buggers. McClaren has finally realised that the decision to dump Beckham like a Scottish girlfriend was extremely short-sighted. Goldenballs remains an archetypal, if extremely camp, match-winner in the big game scenario. I can't accept the argument that selecting Beckham is a step backwards as he's taking the place of a youngster with a long-term future. The less experienced players won't learn much from watching the finals on television. McClaren's groundbreaking policy of selecting his best players is possibly the first correct decision of a woeful tenure. One swallow does not make a summer though, but it does practically guarantee an enjoyable evening. England will leave Estonia with the win on Wednesday night at a pleasant 2/9. Ryan Giggs has shocked Welsh football by deciding to hang up his boots. His team-mates will undoubtedly miss his presence in one out of every five Internationals. The Czech Republic are the pick of the weekend punts at 8/11 against a moribund Welsh side. The Danes and the Swedes once landed a betting coup so great; Harry Redknapp could only look on in earnest admiration. Another draw wouldn't be the end of the world for either team; the 9/4 looks a reasonable shout. There's a widespread belief that Spain hack up in the qualifiers before collapsing like Lindsay Lohan in the finals. The Spanish are currently four points shy of Northern Ireland this time around, so that theory has fewer legs than Heather Mills. Only a win in Latvia will do for our siesta-sneaking brothers, I'll be on at 4/11. The French are lovers, not fighters; I'm not particularly skilled at either. I can spot a value punt when I see one though, France are overpriced at a colossal 8/13 against Ukraine. Greece are still in a state of shock from the most unlikely result in European football history; they somehow managed to survive the Scouse invasion. The Greeks can practically guarantee qualification by seeing off Hungary at a tragic 8/15. Last week's accumulator couldn't have gone in any quicker without being assisted by Henri Paul. This week's acc is also in the bag; France, Spain, Czech Republic, Greece and a Denmark draw will all oblige at an explosive 16/1. Labels: 2008, Betting, Euro, Football, Qualifiers, Soccer Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 3:11 PM