Posted In: Football, Sports Betting
Author: The Doctor
England have finally produced a win in what looked to be a dire World Cup campaign. Paddy Power has now released new odds on their chances at claiming a second world championship.
While Wayne Rooney may as well be absent from the entire England squad, Jermain Defoe stepped up to the plate – much to English fans’ delight – and rocketed the Three Lions into the Round of 16 with his 23rd minute winner.
As such, online bookmakers have increased England’s chances of winning the World Cup from a wayward 10/1 to 15/2. Paddy Power believes England will have no trouble taking down their next opponents, three-time world champions Germany, but they are still well behind favourites Brazil, Argentina, and Spain. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted In: Sports Betting, Tennis
Author: Bob Pounder
A day into the tournament, and already several big names have fallen. Bet365 has all the odds on Wimbledon this year, including plenty of interesting match-ups over the next couple of days.
Number-one seed Roger Federer had to battle from two sets down against Alejandro Falla in the opening round of The Championships. The 26-year-old Colombian took his chances against the six-time Wimbledon champion, but Federer’s experience shone through in what was an unexpected day one thriller.
Novak Djokovic and Nikolay Davydenko also had problems against their unranked opponents, forcing both matches into lengthy five-setters. Such results bode well for the unknown players at Wimbledon, as the end of a tennis era edges ever closer. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted In: Football, Sports Betting
Author: The Doctor
The World Cup is a week in, and already we’ve been privy to some fantastic football. While the goals haven’t been flowing as much as we expected, the betting opportunities have been first-rate. Bodog has all the odds.
Who would have predicted that Spain, Germany, and England would all be upset by lower ranked nations in the opening fixtures? Perhaps the biggest shock of all was last night’s 1-1 draw between reigning World Cup champions Italy and no-hopers New Zealand. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted In: Football, Promotions, Sports Betting
Author: The Doctor
Here’s one last hurrah before the World Cup kicks off on Friday. Paddy Power has released another horde of novelty bets for punters to have a wager on, so head over to the online bookmaker to start winning big.
Bookies are still very worried that England might win the World Cup. If the Three Lions manage to pull off such a feat, online bookmakers are staring down the barrel of current payout odds of 8/1 – drifting from 6/1 ten days ago. While the majority of punters are tipping Argentina or the Netherlands to make an unlikely run to the World Cup final, there are still plenty of England faithfuls looking for a massive payout come the end of the tournament.
“Unusually England are yet to be the most popular team in terms of number of bets, suggesting some punters are weary of getting their fingers burnt yet again by a heart-breaking Three Lions failure,” Paddy Power spokesperson Darren Haines said. “It may also be a case that a more betting savvy nation is increasingly gambling with its head than its heart, but even though they may not be the most backed team, bookies still fear the potential payout on an England victory more than any other team.”
Here are a few of the latest bets that you can enjoy at Paddy Power, but be sure to head over to the online bookie for the complete list of standard and novelty World Cup bets.
England vs. USA – First phrase to be used by ITV commentators during the game
David Beckham: 15/8
England captain: 7/2
1966: 7/2
1950: 13/2
Barack Obama: 14/1
Captain’s armband: 14/1
Great strike: 16/1
Dream start: 16/1
What a goal!: 25/1
The nation holds its breath: 40/1
Those awful trumpets: 50/1
He’s done an Henry: 150/1
Cheryl, if you’re out there, call me!: 300/1
England Stage of Elimination
Group Stage: 15/2
Last 16: 5/2
Quarter Final: 3/1
Semi Final: 7/2
Runner-Up: 13/2
Winner: 8/1
England to be knocked out in a penalty shootout: 9/2
How many England players will sing the national anthem vs. USA?
Between exactly 7 and exactly 9: 8/11
Ten or more: 5/2
Between exactly 4 and exactly 6: 3/1
Between exactly 1 and exactly 3: 11/1
None: 50/1
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Posted In: Football, Sports Betting
Author: The Doctor
With the World Cup being held in Africa for the very first time, Paddy Power has released a number of lucrative bets for punters to enjoy. Have a bet on a Desmond Tutu (2-2 draw), but don’t mention the Bore War (0-0 draw).
Despite being the host nation, South Africa aren’t even expected to get out of their group, let alone contest the knockout stages. As it stands, Bafana Bafana are sitting on odds of 7/4 to qualify for the Round of 16, but odds of 7/5 to finish bottom of their group.
Those football crazy folks at Paddy Power have even created a few humorous bets that are certain to entice any history buffs. Bore Wars and Desmond Tutu draws will be running throughout the tournament, but, hopeful of an exciting World Cup, odds for four or more Desmonds are sitting at just 8/11. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted In: Sports Betting, Tennis
Author: The Doctor

The French Open has seen an incredible number of upsets so far, and with only four players left in both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments, the next few days will be all about Roland Garros. Bodog has all the odds.
Bodog has odds on all four matches, including standard Money Line bets and Outrights on who will claim the French Open championship in both the Men’s and Women’s competitions. Let’s preview two of the best semi-final matchups, and be sure to check back at Bodog for all the weekend finals action.
Robin Soderling: 4/9
Tomas Berdych: 7/4
The biggest upset of the tournament so far – comparable to Serena Williams’ defeat to Sam Stosur – belongs to Robin Soderling. The man known as being the only player to ever beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open just one-upped himself with a quarterfinal victory over Roger Federer. The win ended Federer’s six-year run of reaching at least the semi-finals at every single Major. And while Soderling has yet to win a championship, his appearance at the French Open final last year should have Rafael Nadal shaking in his boots should the two meet this weekend.
Tomas Berdych has been in remarkable form this past few days. Winning every single match in straight sets is no easy task, especially when some of your opponents include Andy Murray, John Isner, and Mikhail Youzhny. If his flawless tournament continues against Robin Soderling, you wouldn’t doubt him to take home the championship, even against the like of Rafael Nadal. Majors can be strange competitions, as we have already seen, so I wouldn’t write off Berdych’s chances just yet.
Samantha Stosur: 8/13
Jelena Jankovic: 5/4
Australia’s Sam Stosur has had arguably the toughest run to the semi-finals out of all four women. Three of her five matches have gone to the maximum three sets, but perhaps most incredible is the fact that she defeated former world number one and four-time French Open winner Justine Henin in Round Four, before following it up with victory over current world number one Serena Williams. Stosur has only reached a Grand Slam semi-final once before, at the 2009 French Open, but the seventh seed is surprisingly favourite to progress to the final over her fourth seed opponent.
Jelena Jankovich has been here twice before, and both times she has failed to reach the final. After what could be described as an easy run to the semis – in comparison to other competitors – Jankovich will have the benefit of only playing one match to three sets. Fitness could play a factor this deep into the tournament, and the experience of the Serb is undoubtable. However, the bookies have her tipped as an outside chance to win, so it’s a very tough call.
Jurgen Melzer: 11/1
Rafael Nadal: 1/33
Francesca Schiavone: 10/11
Elena Dementieva: 10/11
Follow Bodog throughout the remainder of the French Open at their in-depth online bookmaker, and be sure to back your favourite player all the way to the title.
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Posted In: Football, Sports Betting
Author: The Doctor
After a poor showing against Japan on Sunday, England’s World Cup chances took a heavy blow at online bookmakers. Paddy Power has just posted a huge selection of odds exclusively on the England football team.
The English side have dropped from 6/1 to 7/1 in World Cup Outrights, and now sit on level odds with Argentina behind Spain and Brazil. While they didn’t play well against Japan, fans can at least take comfort in knowing that the final squad is still yet to be decided. That will be Fabio Capello’s job on Tuesday, and several key players are expected to face the axe. Read the rest of this entry »
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