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William Hill Becomes Official Sponsor of England Football Team

The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker, William Hill, has been confirmed as an official sponsor of the England football team.

Peter Daire, the FA's Head of Sponsorship, said:

"We are delighted to have William Hill on board.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/07/2012

Fox News’ Bob Beckel Admits Big Super Bowl Win

Unlucky in politics, lucky in gambling?

Fox News Channel commentator Bob Beckel, who once ran a presidential campaign that lost in a 49-state landslide, is apparently better at sports betting than presidential politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Feb/07/2012

Giants Fan Who Won $50,000 With Super Bowl Safety Bet Donating it to Charity

28-year-old Jona Rechnitz, owner of JSR Capital in New York, placed a $1000 bet on the safety being the first score of the 2012 Super Bowl, and it was.  The result:  $50,000 in winnings.  And now comes word he’s donating 10 percent to the charity of Tom Brady’s choice. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/07/2012

Portland Trailblazers Bettors Burned Over Questionable Call (Video)

It’s one of those plays that has sports bettors banging their heads against the wall and staying in bed the rest of the week fearing they might get run over by a car crossing the street.

The Portland Trailblazers hosted Oklahoma City Monday night in a game that ended up in overtime due to a highly questionable call. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/07/2012

Horse Racing UK – 7 February Betting

Horse racing in the UK for 7 February betting witnessed heaviest action on Hunters Belt, Claretintheblood and Perlachy.

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Hunters Belt will race the Southwell 16:45 1m 4f Class 5 Play Rainbow Riches At Bluesq Com Handicap (4yo Plus).  He was getting just shy of 57 percent at 5/2 or 11/4 odds, depending on the book. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/06/2012

Bet on Hockey: Canucks vs. Predators Line at -115

For those of you who want to bet on hockey, Bookmaker.eu has all your NHL lines right here including the Canucks vs. Predators line of -115.  This game goes off February 6, 2012. 

Some early betting trends for the Canucks vs. Predators include:

Vancouver when revenging a home loss versus opponent are 6-1 this season and are 31-10 over the past three seasons.

Nashville is 12-3 during the second half of the current season.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Feb/06/2012

Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool Betting Odds – 7 February

Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool betting odds were available for 7 February 2012 at Bookmaker.eu, which typically offers signup cash bonuses that are 10 times greater than that of their European counterparts (accepting bettors/punters from around the world).

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/06/2012

Phil Hellmuth’s $21k Super Bowl Loss

Poker pro extraordinaire Phil Hellmuth is also a sports bettor and he was tweeting throughout Super Bowl Sunday about placing wagers on the big game.  Sadly, Hellmuth came out a $21,000 loser.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/06/2012

Lakers vs. 76ers Betting Odds Have Philadelphia a 3.5 Point Favorite

Carrie Stroup here with your Lakers vs. 76ers betting odds that have Philadelphia the home point favorite of -3.5.  I have to other betting previews below.  To find all NBA Basketball lines, be sure to visit Sportsbook.com here and claim up to $250 in FREE CASH based on your initial deposit

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/06/2012

UConn vs. Louisville Line at -4

The UConn vs. Louisville line has remained unchanged after opening up at -4 for Monday night’s game (February 6, 2012).  To find all College Basketball lines, be sure to visit Sportsbook.com here and claim up to $250 in FREE CASH based on your initial deposit.  Scroll down for my Texas-Texas A&M betting preview as well. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/06/2012

Football Betting – Upcoming Matchups (non-USA) – 7 Feb Through 9 Feb

There are some terrific football betting matchups coming up, all with odds available at Bookmaker.eu, which typically offers free cash bonuses 10 times greater than those of their European counterparts (players throughout the world welcome).  Upcoming matches include:  Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool, Southampton v Millwall, Milan v Juventus, Hearts v Celtic, Barcelona v Valencia and more…

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/06/2012

Super Bowl Safety Cuts Into Sportsbook Profits

Sunday’s Super Bowl safety hurt the sportsbooks bottom line both in Vegas and across the Web. 

At MGM, one lucky sports bettor reportedly made off with $50,000 after placing a $1000 wager on the safety being the first scoring play.

And there was more. 

From Covers.com

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/06/2012

50 Cent Super Bowl Bet a Winner: Birdman Loses (Video)

 Rapper 50 Cent Bets the Giants and Wins a Million.

You’ve been reading a lot on the Gambling911.com website as to how popular Web wagering firm BetOnline.com had taunted Birdman to place a $5 million wager on the Patriots to win the 2012 Super Bowl.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/06/2012

New York Giants Win 2012 Super Bowl: Had Odds of 25-1

The New York Giants win the 2012 Super Bowl. 

At one point during the season, the Giants odds of winning the 2012 Super Bowl were at 25-1.

With just 57 seconds and 80 yards to win it, down four points, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady couldn’t get it done and the Giants not only covered the spread but win outright as +3 underdogs.  The final score:  21-17.

There were a few final prop bets to close out this year’s Super Bowl including the Gatorade Shower, which was clear (or water).

The Super Bowl MVP odds coming into the Super Bowl were as follows: 

 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/05/2012

Super Bowl Safety Pays Up to $5000

We here at Gambling911.com said it might be due.  Not only was a safety scored in Super Bowl 46, it was the first scoring play of the game.  The safety itself paid $800 on a $100 bet while some online sportsbooks offered upwards of a $5000 payout for a safety being the first score including BetOnline.com

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/05/2012

Wes Welker at 14-1 is Most Popular Bet for Super Bowl MVP

BetOnline.com’s Dave Mason has revealed that New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is getting the most betting action to win Super Bowl 2012 MVP.  (see hundreds of Super Bowl betting props here and get up to $900 in FREE CASH based on your initial deposit)

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/05/2012

Super Bowl 2012 Player Prop Bets – A Game Day Analysis

Carrie Stroup here hoping everyone is ready to get down on some great action this Super Bowl.  Sportsbook.com was offering hundreds of Super Bowl 2012 player prop bets as we head into Sunday afternoon just hours away from game time.  (you can place bets on hundreds of props and wager on this year’s big game LIVE here). 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/05/2012

Super Bowl 2012 Betting Traffic Brisk

As of 10:30 am EST Sunday morning there was every indication that the Super Bowl 2012 betting traffic could potentially shatter past records and this certainly bodes well for the sportsbooks (find hundreds of Super Bowl betting props here at Bookmaker.eu, serving the sports betting public since 1985)

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/05/2012

2012 Super Bowl Betting Odds (Updated)

2012 Super Bowl betting odds have been updated just after Midnight as we enter game day morning (find hundreds of Super Bowl prop bets here at Bookmaker.eu, in business since 1985). 

A number of books, both online and in Las Vegas, were moving down to the -2.5 in an effort to get more action on the Pats.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/05/2012

Super Bowl 46 1st Quarter Odds

The Super Bowl 46 1st Quarter odds will be among the most wagered on.  Gamblers tend to bet most heavily on the first quarter out of the four in a Super Bowl.  (find hundreds of Super Bowl betting props here at Bookmaker.eu, the leader in sports betting since 1985  You can bet the Super Bowl LIVE). 

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/05/2012

Danny Woodhead Super Bowl Props

Danny Woodhead Super Bowl props were available and, if he plays well, there is a potential for a significant payday (find hundreds of Super Bowl betting props here at Bookmaker.eu, the leader in sports betting since 1985  You can bet the Super Bowl LIVE). 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/05/2012

Gisele Bundchen Super Bowl Odds

How many times will Gisele Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?  The Over/Under odds vary per book.  Yes, there are Gisele Bundchen Super Bowl Odds.

Bundchen is the wife of New England starting quarterback Tom Brady.  She is a Brazilian model and goodwill ambassador for the UN Environment Programme. 

“This will probably end up being one of the more popular prop bets,” notes Payton O’Brien, Operations Manager for the Gambling911.com website. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/04/2012

Super Bowl 46 MVP Odds: Most in Double Digits

The Super Bowl 46 MVP odds have undergone some dramatic changes in recent days.  (find hundreds of Super Bowl prop bets here)

The biggest change comes with Rob Gronkowski going from 4/1 odds to 9/1 odds to win the Super Bowl 46 Most Valued Player.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/04/2012

Liverpool v Tottenham Betting Odds – 5 February

Liverpool v Tottenham betting odds were available at Bookmaker.eu, which typically offers 10 times better free money signup bonuses than their European competitors.  Taking wagers from around the world.   

The odds had Liverpool around even or 11/10 while Tottenham was coming in at 5/2.  The draw was listed at 12/5. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Feb/04/2012

Super Bowl Prop Bets Las Vegas: Not All Available

There were plenty of Super Bowl prop bets available in Las Vegas but more can be found online (go here to find hundreds of proposition wagers)

What you can’t bet in Las Vegas.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/04/2012

Betting on the 2012 Super Bowl With Your iPad

Can you really bet on the 2012 Super Bowl using your iPad.  The answer is a resounding “H*** Yes!”  (BetDSI.com was offering hundreds of Super Bowl prop bets here.  Bet with your mobile phones and, yes, your iPad)

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/04/2012

Patriots Super Bowl Player Prop Bets

There were tons of Patriots Super Bowl player prop bets available to wager on (see Sportsbook.com for hundreds of them and a receive up to $250 free cash based on initial deposit)

Tom Brady Total Passing Yards was listed at Over/Under 320.5 with a line of -115.

Total Completions for Brady featured an Over/Under of 25.5.  The Under pays closer to even odds.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/04/2012

Giants Super Bowl Player Prop Bets

There were tons of Giants Super Bowl player prop bets available to wager on (see Sportsbook.com for hundreds of them and a receive up to $250 free cash based on initial deposit)

Eli Manning - Total Passing Yards – Over 310.5 was a favorite at -135.  Under that number pays just better than even odds. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/04/2012

First Penalty, Coach’s Challenge, Time Out, Total Sacks Odds for Super Bowl 46

There were hundreds of prop bets being offered and here we look at the First Penalty, Coach’s Challenge, Total Sacks and Fumble odds for Super Bowl 46.  Bookmaker.eu is offering a ton of proposition bets on this year’s Super Bowl

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/04/2012

Super Bowl 2012 Ratings: Prop Bet

Bookmaker.eu has just released a Super Bowl 2012 ratings prop bet that includes whether the local ratings will be highest in either New York or Boston.  Bookmaker.eu is offering a ton of proposition bets on this year’s Super Bowl

Bookmaker.eu has odds of OVER/UNDER 117 million viewers with the OVER a -130 favorite.  The UNDER pays even odds.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Feb/04/2012

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