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Sawgrass is famous for its par-3 17th hole

TPC at Sawgrass: golf specials betting
07-May-2008

The PGA Tour moves to the Players Championship in Sawgrass this week and one bookmaker is running a series of special bets on the famous island hole - the 17th.

Football Betting: Domestic Weekend Preview
28-Mar-2008

IT's derby weekend, what with Rangers and Celtic going head-to-head up in Scotland, and Liverpool and Everton battling it out on Merseyside. Even if you look further afield, even Oxford and Cambridge are at it in the Boat Race this weekend and punters can get stuck into the derby action with relish.

Big Hand And Draw – Now What?
06-Feb-2008

No one likes to get busted playing poker, especially after you make it deep into a big tournament. So what do you do when you have a big hand, there are drawing hands on the flop (Texas Hold'em) and you are being pushed hard? You might bust out… but then again you might not. Read on to find out the best poker tactics for playing a big hand with a draw on the board.

John Terry is 11/10 favourite to be England captain for the World Cup qualifying campaign

Latest football odds: England captain market
04-Feb-2008

Despite missing out on Fabio Capello's first game as England manager, Chelsea defender John Terry is the 11/10 favourite with William Hill to be given the captain's armband for Capello's first competitive game as England manager in September.

Obama remains at 7/4 to be the Democrat Presidential nomination

Politics betting: Race for US President
28-Jan-2008

US presidential hopeful Barack Obama secured a decisive win in the South Carolina primary election and remains 7/4 to win the Democratic Presidential nomination. The Illinois senator beat off his main rival, Hillary Clinton by 55% to 27%, with John Edwards third on 18%.

Kevin Keegan is the new Newcastle manager

Football betting: 99/1 Keegan gets the Newcastle job
16-Jan-2008

With six different favourites backed at 13/8 or less on Betfair, and after £6.2m in matched bets on the exchange's market, 99/1 Kevin Keegan was sensationally appointed as the Newcastle manager on Wednesday evening.

Federer cruised to victory in 2007 at the Australian Open

Australian Open
02-Jan-2008

The Australian Open gets under way in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena on 14th January and Roger Federer is as short as 8/13 to retain his title come 27th January.

France are the current Six Nations champions

Six Nations 2008
02-Jan-2008

France are the defending champions and they will be hoping for a record third successive win under their new coach, Marc Lièvremont. Brian Ashton has steadied the ship with England and after his side's Wold Cup heroics he will be hoping they are strong contenders in 2008.

Capello features in the William Hill 2008 specials

Sports betting: New Year specials
31-Dec-2007

With the New Year upon us, bookmakers William Hill have unveiled their traditional start of year list of odds for things which might, should, could, will and won't happen during the next twelve months.

Football Betting: Newcastle v Arsenal
04-Dec-2007

Sam Allardyce readies his Newcastle troops for the visit of Arsenal with rumours circulating that former England striker Alan Shearer could take over should his side slump to their fifth defeat in nine games.

Andy Murray has split from coach Brad Gilbert after 16 months

Tennis betting: Andy Murray's new coach
15-Nov-2007

Andy Murray has stunned the tennis world by sacking his coach Brad Gilbert after a successful 16 months together that saw the Scotsman's ranking rise from 36 to a high of eighth. One bookmaker has reacted by opening a book on what the split will do to his World ranking.

Pablo Du Charmil is 12/1 for the Paddy Power Gold Cup on November 17

Pablo Du Charmil slashed for Paddy Power Gold Cup
09-Nov-2007

Following Pablo Du Charmil's impressive victory in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, Paddy Power have slashed David Pipe's six-year-old from 20/1 to 12/1 for the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on November 17th.

Wayne Rooney has twice ended an Arsenal unbeaten run in the Premier League

Goals galore in Premier League's big games?
02-Nov-2007

All the attention this weekend focuses on the Premier league clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium and bookies are already predicting that the match is a title showdown.

Paul Robinson's place may be under threat when Ramos goes to market in January

Spurs to spend big in January sales?
01-Nov-2007

Despite their Carling Cup victory at home against Blackpool, bookmakers are still predicting that new Tottenham coach Juande Ramos will spend big in the next transfer window.

Arsenal are chasing the premier League title

Arsenal's match against United a title showdown?
30-Oct-2007

Arsenal's young guns survived one test to their Premier League title credentials on Sunday by holding Liverpool to a draw at Anfield and this weekend they face champions Manchester United in a game that William Hill believe will have a large bearing on the destination of this year's championship.

James McFadden, right, is in line for the Sports Personality of the Year award

McFadden in line for Sports Personality gong
23-Oct-2007

A gamble has developed on Scotland striker James McFadden to win the Sports Personality of the Year Award, according to Ladbrokes.

That was the weekend that was
08-Oct-2007

On a weekend where it was revealed that Sienna Miller would appear nude in her new film, based on hippies in the Sixties, the England rugby team produced some free love of their own by making the Rugby World Cup semi-final. But were we celebrating our own bets as we analyse our performance and see what lies ahead in the world of betting.

US Open Streaking
26-Sep-2007

Brittney Skye first came to the public's attention when she ran on to the course in the 2003 US Open to present eventual winner Jim Furyk with a bu nch of flowers, whilst being topless. She was sporting the Net address of Internet casino tattooed on her front and back. But whatever happened to Brittney?

That was the weekend that was
24-Sep-2007

Oops Britney did it again and with personal tales from her former bodyguard of how the fallen teen idol likes to parade nude in front of staff and has a 'problem' with certain substances we got to see a bit too much of her this weekend in one newspaper. In sport we witnessed a Mourinho-less Chelsea - how did our bets fare and what lies ahead in the world of betting this week?

Twenty20 gets joint favourites
19-Sep-2007

Australia and South Africa are now joint favourites to win the ICC World Twenty20 after an event-packed day but neither team are guaranteed a spot in the semi-finals until they complete and win their final match in the Super 8s.

New Approach is rated top juvenile with Timeform

New Approach made top juvenile
17-Sep-2007

Following his success in the National Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday, New Approach heads Timeform's latest juvenile rankings. His victory was enough to earn him a Timeform rating of 125p, which puts him narrowly ahead of sprinting star Kingsgate Native and impressive Solario Stakes winner Raven's Pass.

Manchester united have a high Home Field Advantage

Home Field Advantage explained
13-Sep-2007

It is not often that a bookmaker tries to deliberately give you an advantage when betting on their site but PinnacleSports have done just that with their explanation of Home Field Advantage in the Premier League.

Betfair backer delighted by Soldier presence
11-Sep-2007

An anonymous punter probably thought he had lost his money when he placed the £5 bet at 999/1 on Betfair for Soldier of Fortune to win the St Leger on Saturday. After all, it was no secret that the Classic was not the preferred next port of call for Aidan O'Brien's horse.

Peter Crouch is likely to start up front at Anfield

Pool to keep it dry
28-Aug-2007

Liverpool should sail through to the group stages of the Champions League as they take an advantage into their home leg tie against Toulouse on Tuesday evening and backing the Reds to keep a clean sheet at 4/5 with totesport is akin to buying money.

Tranquil Tiger can be backed at 12/1 to win the Totesport Ebor

Tiger can sound Ebor roar
18-Aug-2007

Luca Cumani has sent out the winner of the Totesport Ebor twice in the last decade and the Newmarket-based handler holds a strong hand if the antepost market for this prestigious handicap is anything to go by, with his charges Purple Moon (a best-priced 13/2 favourite) and Samurai Way (12/1) both prominent in bookies' lists.

Gerry has annoyed the other housemates wih his aloof attitude

Greek tragedy for Gerry?
17-Aug-2007

With no fewer than five people up for eviction from Big Brother this week, Friday's eviction race is for once more open than usual and Gerry looks well-priced at 2/1 to take the walk of shame.

National Lottery Draw Results (Wednesday August 15th) - £2,727,777
16-Aug-2007

On Wednesday night a jackpot of £2,727,777 saw one player match six numbers in the national lottery draw.

Olly Barkley, centre, starts at fly-half against France

French to give England stick
11-Aug-2007

All the talk this week has been of the return to type of the England forwards after they dominated possession against Wales last week. Against France the forwards may try to do the same again but for different reasons as the England backline is short of experience and dare we say, class.

Darren Bent, left, will want to open his account against Sunderland

Keeping it tight at Stadium of Light
10-Aug-2007

Roy Keane proved last season that being a rookie needn't stop success as he steered the good ship Sunderland back into Premiership waters following their top-of-the-table war of attrition with Birmingham in last season's Championship, a race which they won to gain promotion as champions.

National Lottery Draw Results (Wednesday August 8th) - £2,112,501
09-Aug-2007

On Wednesday night a jackpot of £2,112,501 saw no players match six numbers in the national lottery draw.

National Lottery Draw Results (Saturday August 4th) - £4,771,402
05-Aug-2007

On Saturday night a jackpot of £4,771,402 was won by one winners who matched six numbers in the national lottery draw.

Arsenal's loss may be Atletico's gain as Reyes makes switch

Rey of sunshine for Atletico
01-Aug-2007

Arsène Wenger will be breathing a sigh of relief that he has finally seen the back of José Antonio Reyes but Arsenal's loss will nonetheless be Atlético Madrid's gain as the Spanish international has become the latest in an extraordinary summer spending spree at the less fashionable club from the capital.

Weir has previous good form at Angus Glen

Weir to feel right at home
24-Jul-2007

After impressing at The Open last week Mike Weir is handily priced at 16/1 to take the tournament he considers to be the fifth major, the Canadian Open this weekend.

Don't be folly - lump on Lodge
21-Jul-2007

Forget her last run as she was drawn on the 'wrong' side of the course and back the Barry Hills-trained Folly Lodge, a best-priced 89/10 with Bet Chronicle, in this afternoon's Coolus Air Conditioning Handicap at Newmarket (3.05).

Argentina fans are hoping to watch ther side land their 15th Copa America title

Argentina to take game of two halves
13-Jul-2007

For those of you so desperate for your fix of football that you have been up until sunset watching the Copa América, it will come as no surprise that Argentina are as short as Evens to overcome their arch rivals Brazil. In fact, those odds aren't short enough given the sheer quality of their performances so lump on before it's too late.

Something is a solid bet at 9/1 for the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup

9/1 Something to savour
12-Jul-2007

Although there is an element of risk associated with having a punt on the Ladbrokes Bunbury Cup until the draw takes place, assuming there will be some sort of a bias, which isn't always the case, Something looks a rock-solid bet at 9/1 with in the seven-furlong event at Newmarket on Friday.

Celtic Spirit to ghost home
05-Jul-2007

Macorville is worthy of his position at the head of the market for Saturday's bet365 Old Newton Cup at Haydock following his cracking effort in last weekend's two-mile Northumberland Plate at Newcastle where he was beaten on the line by Juniper Girl, an effort for which a 4lb rise in the weights looks far from prohibitive.

Hamilton to finish on top?
21-Jun-2007

Lewis Hamilton secured his second F1 victory in only his seventh start in the US Grand Prix in Indianapolis last Sunday. The 22-year-old Briton is now ten points clear of Fernando Alonso and have installed him as 4/7 favourite to win this season's F1 Drivers Championship.

Aqaleem can reign supreme
01-Jun-2007

I am not one to renege on my word, so I'll still be sticking by Strategic Prince in the Vodafone Derby on Saturday, but I must confess that the recent deluges which have led to the going turning pretty soft at Epsom gives me cause for concern. Judged on his pedigree, such conditions needn't debar a bold bid from Paul Cole's charge, however the added emphasis that the ground will place on stamina means that he has a bit to prove.

Totesport Silver Bowl Betting Preview
25-May-2007

Mark Johnston, who sent out the winner of the competitive ten-furlong handicap at Goodwood on Friday with Record Breaker, can land another valuable three-year-old handicap with the unbeaten Regal Parade in the totesport.com Silver Bowl at Haydock on Saturday, for which he is a best-priced 13/2 with Paddy Power.

Free Bet from ladborkes
12-May-2007

Halifax Handicap Betting Tips
10-May-2007

The first day of the Chester May Meeting was most forgettable for yours truly following a disappointing display from Galient, my selection in the Chester Cup won eventually by Greenwich Meantime.

Roman Empire about to expand?
09-May-2007

Chelsea are 8/13 to spend the most of the ‘big four’ clubs during the close season, according to

Bingo Gold £57,329 winner
09-May-2007

Tottenham vs Blackburn
09-May-2007

In contrast to Wednesday night's meeting between Chelsea and Man Utd in south west London, there's still plenty to play for in north London on Thursday night when Tottenham entertain Blackburn.

I Wanna Be Andor-ed!
08-May-2007

If there was a prize for rubbish names at Eurovision 2007, and there probably is, ANONYMOUS must have it in the bag. So why would anyone choose this faux post-modern, unimaginative name?