Premiership Preview – 20th December 2011

The two bottom clubs face off at Ewood Park tonight, in a match that should signal a sack to rival Santa’s, for whichever manager gets beat. Such is the enormous pressure on both these clubs, playing at home may in fact be a disadvantage and the only value is in backing Bolton at 5/2 with Ladbrokes. Wednesday sees Arsenal travel to Aston Villa on the back of their defeat at Manchester City – their first in eight Premier League games. Even with Darren Bent’s possible inclusion after taking time off to go shopping, Arsenal should be confident given the frontman can’t buy a goal right now. The Gunners to win is an attractive enough price at 8/11 with Bet365, but... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
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PDC World Darts Championship 2011

5 Things to Expect.  1.      Phil Taylor will reach the final Taylor’s dominance of his sport makes Adam’s early years on earth look collegiate by comparison. Not since the PDC World Championship launched, have there been two consecutive finals without Phil Taylor, so having missed out last year, don’t expect lightning to strike the power twice. Back Taylor at e/w and watch him power through to the 2nd January final. 2.      It won’t be the same without Sid Currently fighting bowel cancer, the darts without Sid Waddell is pretty much the equivalent of darts without, well without a board. Millions tune in for his ingenius wordplay and antics, and although there are rumours that he may pop up a few... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 15th, 2011
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Paddy Power – Novelty Bets

Novelty Bets Ahoy. If aliens ever do make contact with this planet of ours, watch out for a few people gripping tight on betting slips in the general fleeing and mayhem that will inevitably entail. Those lucky few will have placed some shillings at Paddy Power as to which country will first make contact with martians. Yes, you did read that right. Welcome to Paddy Power, where alongside a top-of-the-range casino, you’ll find more whacky bets than in Paul Merson’s web history. Sweden are 3/1 favourites – we’re not too sure why – but if you’re feeling patriotic, England are available at 12/1. Although given the week’s news, perhaps aliens have already sneaked through the borders into Blighty. If the... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
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Strictly Come Dancing 2011

Three Rules for Betting. Don’t get sucked in by the comedy acts: Yes yes – we all enjoy a bit of John Sergeant or Anne Widdecombe (not all bits might I add), but these types never win the thing. Effectively, the producers and the viewers have an unwritten contract – you keep them in for a bit to generate some good newspaper headlines/ amusing television, and then they are dumped just as the show gets serious so it can maintain its integrity. In fact, so binding is this contract that Sergeant was virtually forced to withdraw in 2008 as it became apparent he might win. In other words, don’t get sucked into backing Russell Grant. Pretty women win: Whilst fairly... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Monday, October 10th, 2011
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4 Bets 4 Your Weekend – Premier League Football

- Arsenal are now available at a lower price to get relegated than they are to win the title. One would imagine they are a shorter price to win the Boat Race than the Champions League. But Bolton arrive in equally miserable form, having not won since smashing the initial version of ‘Premier League QPR’ on the opening day of the season. Suit Ivan Gazidis may have given Wenger a vote of confidence this week, but it is on the pitch where it appears to be in desperately short supply. 4/9 on the Arsenal win isn’t value, but given how badly both sides are playing, under 2.5 goals at 5/4 with Ladbrokes is. - Champions Manchester United travel to Stoke... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Friday, September 23rd, 2011
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4 Bets 4 the Weekend – 10th/11th September 2011

Premier League betting. After the national team only managed to thrash Wales by a single goal, it is a good job the Premier League returns this weekend, so we can forget what a mess English football is in. Here are four tips for you whilst the cracks are being papered over: - Arsenal, with their panic new signings, welcome Swansea to the Emirates looking to put right their 8-2 mauling at Old Trafford. In each of the last four seasons, Arsenal have thumped at least five goals past someone before the end of September, and tomorrow it could be the turn of the Swans. Van Persie and new signing Park have been heavily amongst the goals during the international break and whilst... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Friday, September 9th, 2011
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4 Bets 4 the 2011 Rugby World Cup

New Zealand coming forth to carry it at home. All together now – “Swing low, sweet chaaaaaaariot, coming for to carry me home.” In our increasingly secular green and pleasant land, it is heartening to know that the odd spiritual classic is still belted out now and again. But with its indecently early kick-off times and much-weakened England team, it is unlikely that this year’s edition of the RWC will generate as much hullaballoo here as 1999 or 2003. Nevertheless, despite the uncompetitive nature of many of the group matches, there are still a few beauties worth watching out for with the betting. Here are four to keep an eye on: 1)      New Zealand to win the 2011 Rugby World... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
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4 bets – USPGA Championship 2011

Clubs galore but not a yob in sight. The final major of the season takes us to Atlanta, scene of David Toms’ surprising win back in 2001. We are currently living through a golden age of golf, with quality players, and above all, quality British players, in abundance. Here are four bets to hold your interest over the next four days. Winner: Rory McIlroy Whereas once the USPGA had a slightly random nature to it (Rich Beem anyone), the last few years have seen the PGA become the preserve of the top players in the world (Singh, Mickelson, Woods and Harrington.) There is nobody better right now than Rory, and the course is set up for him nicely. Back the... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 11th, 2011
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Weathering Heights

Oy Fish – get involved. We can all remember an occasion when a bet has left us sweating, but for those who fancy a punt on what will be the hottest temperature of this summer, sweating could be the most desirable outcome of all. Weather boffins will be aware that the highest ever temperature in the UK was recorded in Faversham, Kent eight years ago, when it reached a scorching 38.5°C (101.3F). However, few meteorologists are being bold enough to predict a record-breaking temperature this summer. Whilst we had the hottest and driest spring on record, this doesn’t automatically equate to a similar situation for the summer. It simply meant that the sun concentrated its energy into warming air rather... Continue reading...

This entry was posted on Thursday, July 7th, 2011
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Royal Ascot 2011 live odds

Royal Ascot kicks off today, with all the usual pomp and circumstance! So as usual, here are some live odds banners to keep you up to date…

This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
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