Van Gerwen Shortens Ahead of PDC Title Defence
It’s been a mixed year for reigning World Champion Michael Van Gerwen but as 2017 drew to a close, the Dutchman found his best form again ahead of the main event.
Continue readingSeasonal Snow Leads to Sporting Chaos
Across Western Europe, heavy snowfall caused problems in all walks of life over the second weekend of December 2017. For the sporting world, that meant a raft of cancellations and postponements with horse racing meetings in the UK being hit particularly hard.
Continue readingPrince Harry Betting Specials
With the announcement of Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle, a popular Royal betting market came to a conclusion.
Continue readingLiverpool v Everton: Big Sam Faces Tough Task in Stopping Rampant Reds
It’s the 229th Merseyside Derby this Sunday afternoon – Kick-off 14:15 – as Liverpool host local rivals Everton in the next chapter of their long-standing rivalry.
Continue readingJoburg Open Betting: Home Advantage Key to Making a Profit
The Joburg Open brings the curtain down on another long golfing season and although it’s an event that is technically sanctioned by the European Tour, the field is essentially dominated by South Africans.
Continue readingLiverpool v Spartak Moscow: Reds to Progress to Knockout Rounds
Liverpool have been impressive in their 2017/18 Champions League campaign so far and just a point at home to Spartak on Wednesday night will be enough to see them through to the last 16.
Continue readingManchester City v West Ham United: Points in The Bag for The Hosts
On Sunday, the two sides meet in the later, 4pm kick off in a match that will be televised live by Sky in the UK and while the result may seem like a foregone conclusion, there is some value in this game, particularly if you look at the side markets.
Continue readingBetting on The 2018 Oscars
In March 2018, the finest names in the world of film will descend on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 90th Academy Awards. Known better as ‘The Oscars’, actors, actresses and film makers will be recognised for their outstanding achievements across the previous year and winning an award is the pinnacle for any career.
Continue readingHero World Challenge: Woods Back but Can He Upset the Market?
As he did twelve months ago, Tiger Woods returns to competitive golfing action in an event that he hosts. The season is rapidly drawing to a close and the Hero World Challenge will bring the curtain down on 2017 for the majority of this small field.
Continue readingLondon Chess Classic Betting Preview
Chess is very much a niche sport for the betting community and it’s not one that is widely picked up by the bookies. However, there is a reasonable set of options from around the sportsbooks and when the bigger events come around, there is some value to be found.
Continue readingLondon Borough of Culture Betting
In the UK, the race to become the cultural focal point for London, England’s capital, is probably the most hotly contested regional award right now and it’s one where we have another small, but very interesting betting market attached to it.
Continue readingWales v New Zealand: Cardiff Test for Stuttering All Blacks
The question now is whether Wales can go well and record a rare victory for British teams against New Zealand in Cardiff.
Continue readingSport Pesa Back New Edition of Football Manager
The African based company secured a major breakthrough in the British sponsor market by getting behind Premier League side Everton and they are set to increase their exposure by becoming the major partner for the massively popular Football Manager game.
Continue readingSupercars 2017 Betting: Newcastle 500
In 2017, we’ve already seen 13 races take place along the length and breadth of Australia and it all comes down to the final event, the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 which goes off this weekend. Across the 25th and 26th of November, the race and the overall Championship will be decided.
Continue readingUK City of Culture Betting 2021
The shortlist has been drawn for the right to become the UK City of Culture for 2021 and there are some interesting options among the five nominees. Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Paisley and Sunderland are the ones left in the running and while there is a clear favourite, there are definite claims for each of those locations.
Continue readingSky Bet Announce New Five Year EFL Sponsorship
Sky Bet continue to show their commitment to the English Football League and have been the main sponsor for several seasons. The operator has now announced a continuation of that sponsorship with a huge five year contract that will take the two parties up to the end of the 2022/23 season.
Continue readingFormula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Betting
Lewis Hamilton closed out the F1 Drivers’ Championship in Mexico but things haven’t gone smoothly for the four-time title winner in recent weeks and we’ve seen different competitors claim the previous two Grand Prix. Now we head to Abu Dhabi and as a result of those outcomes in Mexico and Brazil, there is plenty of value in what will be a busy betting market in the lead up to the start of the race.
Continue readingFrance v Belgium: Davis Cup Final Preview
2017 has been a fascinating year in the world of tennis as injuries to some of the top players played their part in the resurgence of Roger Federer who is arguably displaying the form of his life right now.
Continue readingAtleti and 500Plus Partner Up Once Again
Atletico Madrid have done their best in recent seasons to break the monopoly of Barcelona and Real at the top of La Liga. Since appointing Diego Simeone, the club has won the divisional title while appearing in two Champions League finals along the way.
Continue readingChristmas Betting Specials
This is a good time to get involved with the Christmas betting markets which are up and running and already have some interesting options.
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