Athletics: France to say 'non' to opening ceremony?: French President Nicolas Sarkozy's whirlwind tour of England this week was important for gamblers for just one reason - he highlighted that he may boycott the Olympic Games' opening ceremony. This potential political boycott prompted Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to price up which country...
Cricket Betting: Series round-up: England are as short as 1/4 to repeat their series triumph over New Zealand when the three Test series gets underway over here in May. Michael Vaughan's side crushed the Kiwis in Napier yesterday by 121 runs to complete a remarkable comeback having gone into the final Test at 1-1. The...
Football Betting: England specials: Such is the confidence behind England under new coach Fabio Capello that Skybet have priced up a market about when the Italian will suffer his first defeat at the helm of the Three Lions. The layer goes 11/10 that England go down to France in St Denis tonight, but it is 7/2 that Germany inflict...
Football Betting: France v England: England's record in international friendlies is about as reliable as a sworn statement by Paul Burrell but at 2.8 with Canbet the Three Lions are well-priced to humble injury-ravaged France. When it comes to international friendly matches involving England it is always best to move with the utmost...
Horse Racing: Dubai World Cup: Trainers, owners and jockeys are queuing up to get red-hot Dubai World Cup favourite Curlin beaten, but a bombastic show by his connections on Tuesday made punters realize why the American horse of the Year is as short as 1/3 to scoop Saturday's $6m showpiece. Curlin breezed through his workout in...
Rowing: Boat Race betting: The end of March sees all eyes turn to the Boat Race between Oxford and last year's winners Cambridge, due to take place this weekend. Both teams have unveiled their crews, although there were some traditionalists spluttering into their college scarves at Cambridge Coach Duncan Holland naming nine...
Football Betting: Premier League title run-in: Manchester United were undoubtedly the happiest of the Big Four on Sunday after they finished the weekend five points clear at the top of the Premier League - a situation has made them as short as 1/4 to retain the title. United overcame fourth-placed Liverpool 3-0 after the Reds shot...
Motor Racing Betting: Malaysian Grand Prix: After his faultless effort in Melbourne last week it is no surprise to see Lewis Hamilton leading the market to take this Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix but with bad weather expected to rain on the parade, better value can be found in some of the outsiders. Quite why ITV have decided to throw in the...
Football Betting: Grand Slam Sunday: Easter Sunday may be upon us but the only holy day being observed among sports aficionados over this long weekend will be Grand Slam Sunday - a day which could prove pivotal to the Premier League season.Premier League leaders Manchester United welcome north-west rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford in...
Political Betting: Next EU President: Bookmakers Paddy Power have priced up a market on who will be the next permanent President of the EU should the Treaty of Lisbon be ratified by the 27 member countries of the EU. The post is not vacant until the end of the year and until all the member states ratify the Lisbon treaty, the job...