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Argentina Looks Like Hottest Team in 2010 World Cup

Following an impressive victory over a team that has already had three points, Argentina had one of the best performances of the 2010 World Cup with a 3-1 dismantling of the South Korea team.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/17/2010

No Racket From Vuvuzelas at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - (Associated Press) - Quiet, please.

Organizers are making sure there will be no racket from vuvuzelas at the Wimbledon tennis championships.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/17/2010

Greece, Nigeria, France, Mexico World Cup Odds

Thursday's FIFA World Cup action features Nigeria vs. Greece and a later game, Mexico vs. France.

Whichever team loses in the Nigeria vs. Greece showdown will likely be eliminated.  Nigeria is getting much of the action as a near even favorite at Sportsbetting.com (see website here)  25 percent of the backing was on Greece paying just better than 3/1 odds.  The draw would pay out US$22 for every US$10 bet.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/16/2010

South Korea vs. Argentina World Cup Odds

Thursday kicks off with South Korea vs. Argentina with hopes that the excitement will carry over from the previous day.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/16/2010

Spain Still the World Cup Favorite

Despite a shock loss to Switzerland Wednesday morning, Spain remains the favorite to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/16/2010

Spain World Cup Loss Has Bookies Smiling

With Wednesday's upset of Spain in the 2010 World Cup versus Switzerland, the bookies both in the UK and online are preparing to celebrate.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/16/2010

Switzerland Shocker: Spain Pain Losing World Cup

The Switzerland team was stunning World Cup favorites Spain early on with a 1-0 lead at the start of the second half with a Gelson Fernandes goal in the 52nd minute.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/16/2010

South Africa vs. Uruguay Odds: Group A Returns

Four more teams play their first games of the 2010 World Cup then the afternoon concludes with South Africa and Uruguay taking to the field for the second time, this time playing against one anothe

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/15/2010

Spain World Cup 2010 Odds

Spain World Cup 2010 odds to win were coming in at +325 at BetUS.com heading into Wednesday's match against huge underdog Switzerland.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/15/2010

Chile vs. Honduras World Cup Odds

One of the latest matches of the World Cup has Chile vs.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/15/2010

Brazil Odds To Win The 2010 World Cup

Coming into Tuesday's 2:30 pm EST showdown against North Korea, Brazil's odds to win the 2010 World Cup were set at 9/2 at Sportsbetting.com, the second shortest odds in the tourna

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/15/2010

Luis Fabiano, Grafite, Robinho Props

Clemente Luis Fabiano, Libano Batista Grafite, Robinho betting props were the best available value outside of some Correct Score wagers

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/14/2010

Jenny Woo: Cristiano Ronaldo Can Kiss My Ivory Coast A**

Ivory Coast has one of the most celebrated fans in the world coming into the nation's "Group of Death" showdown against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.  Gambling911.com sexy Senior Inter

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/14/2010

World Cup Ratings, Web Traffic Massive In US

With an average of 4.9 million viewers tuning into the first few games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a 108 percent increase has been observed over the same period during the 2006 World Cup in the US.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/14/2010

Portugal vs. Ivory Coast World Cup Odds

Portugal vs. Ivory Coast kicks off the World Cup "Group of Death" showdown with odds that have Portugal at +110, Ivory Coast +230 and the draw at +220 at SBG Global.  Don't be fooled by the rather lopsided odds in this matchup, Group G is made up of three power houses in 2010 World Cup play with Ivory Coast widely considered the best team in Africa. 

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Submitted by Guest on, Jun/14/2010

Japan Shock With Win at World Cup as 3/1 Underdog

Team Japan has won its first World Cup game outside of Japan and as a pretty big underdog no less.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/14/2010

Vuvuzela Ban Not Likely Says Oddsmaker William Hill

At 16/1 odds, William Hill have indeed slashed the price on the noisy vuvuzela being officially banned at some stage during the World Cup Fin

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/14/2010

Italy World Cup Odds: Pay US$1200

Coming into Monday afternoon's big matchup against Paraguay, Italy World Cup odds to win the whole thing were set at +1200 for a US$1200 win

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/14/2010

Cameroon vs. Japan World Cup Odds

Cameroon vs. Japan World Cup odds came in with Cameroon the even odds favorite at Sportsbook.com and Japan paying just shy of US$30 for every US$10 should they win.  The draw would pay out slightly better than 2/1 odds.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/13/2010

Italy vs. Paraguay: Best World Cup Price – Odds

The best price on Italy vs.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/13/2010

Denmark, Cameroon, Paraguay Get Most Wiseguy Action

Bookmaker.com revealed Sunday night that the most betting action for Monday's World Cup games was coming in at least two big underdogs.  Denmark in particular seemed a bit startling as they

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/13/2010

Holland Odds To Win 2010 World Cup

Holland odds to win the 2010 World Cup coming into Monday's game against Denmark were listed at +850 at Bookmaker.com, which would translate into

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/13/2010

Netherlands vs. Denmark World Cup Odds

Netherlands vs. Denmark World Cup odds were coming in at Netherlands -200, Denmark +550 and the draw at +300 at SBG Global, one of the leading online gambling websites since 1999.  US$20 would need to be bet to win US$10 on the Netherlands (with the $20 bet refunded should the Netherlands win).  A US$10 bet on Denmark would pay out US$55.  The draw would pay out US$30.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/13/2010

Germany Gets 90 Percent of Backing vs. Australia in World Cup Bout

Heavily favored Germany was getting 90 percent of the backing from the betting public in its matchup against lowly Australia Sunday afternoon. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/12/2010

Slovenia vs. Algeria, Ghana vs. Serbia World Cup Odds

A pair of morning games that might not otherwise draw a whole lot of attention from Gambling911.com readers could prove especially important, at least one of the games:  Slovenia vs.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/12/2010

Australia World Cup: Socceroos Don’t Stand a Chance in Hell

World Cup fever in in full swing, and while the Aussie's (Socceroos) don't stand a chance in hell of getting to the finals, the fans remain some of the most passionate, with betting exchanges showi

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Jun/12/2010

Bookies Happy Over Robert Green Gaffe: England Draw

With most of the country probably backing England to win their World Cup match against the USA, British bookies could certainly breathe a sigh of relief for the England draw.  They may be the only

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2010

USA World Cup Draw vs. England Pays $300

USA vs. England turned into a draw and that certainly benefits Team USA since they were such a big underdog in this matchup and England was among the favorites to win the 2010 World Cup.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/12/2010

A USA Win Over England at World Cup Would Pay Out $500

Should Team USA shock England with a win on Saturday at the 2010 World Cup, the payout would be a whopping US$500 for every US$100 bet at Bo

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/12/2010

Lionel Messi Makes Argentina a Great Value

At +950 odds, Argentina would pay out US$95 for every US$10 bet should they go on to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup at SBG Global. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/12/2010

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