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December 31, 2009

Bookmakers' Favourites For Bolton Job Revealed

Hughes and Ferguson favourites to take the helm at Bolton.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 10:17 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports

December 30, 2009

Bingo Calls Banned

Bingo calls have been banned by a town council that fears legal action.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

December 29, 2009

Online bookmakers reveals Rooney odds

Online bookmakers provides odds on Manchester United star Rooney.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports

Bookmakers Reveals Unusual Bets

Bookmakers received some unusual requests this year.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 11:48 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports

December 24, 2009

Bookmakers Ask: Recall For Ferguson?

Bookmakers reveals odds on a recall for Barry Ferguson.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 11:49 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports

December 23, 2009

Bookmakers 'Not Dreaming Of A White Christmas'

Bookmakers hopes to avoid snow and a bumper payout.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 11:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

December 22, 2009

888 Reveals Plans To Buy Online Bingo Company Wink Bingo

888 looks to expand online bingo with takeover.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Online Bookmakers Reveals Odds On Hughes' Next Job

Online bookmakers SkyBet provides odds on Mark Hughes' next job in football.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports

Bookmakers Offer Odds On Brucie's Future

Bookmakers' price could be right for a gamble on Forsyth.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 11:19 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

December 21, 2009

Bookmakers Reveals Mancini Odds

Bookmakers reveals odds for how long Mancini will be in charge.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, December 21, 2009 - 14:22 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling | Sports

Bookmakers Facing Christmas Number One Payout

Bookmakers paying out following success for Rage Against The Machine.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, December 21, 2009 - 14:18 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Online Bookmakers Reveals Champions League Odds

Online bookmakers provides odds for European football ties.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, December 21, 2009 - 11:47 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

December 18, 2009

Online Casinos Offer Christmas Bonuses

Online casinos could prove popular this Christmas.

Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, December 18, 2009 - 13:47 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Bookmakers Offers Odds For Bestselling Christmas Book

Bookmakers reveals odds for top Christmas book.

Posted By Tom Travis | Friday, December 18, 2009 - 09:52 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

December 17, 2009

Bookmakers Responds To Wolves Controversy

Bookmakers reveals odds for Wolves team selection against Burnley.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 11:54 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bookmakers Fears Christmas Rage

Bookmakers concerned about Christmas number one threat.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 11:21 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

December 16, 2009

Bookmakers Cuts United Title Odds

Bookmakers cuts odds on United retaining the title.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Online Bingo Site Celebrates Joe McElderry's X Factor Win

One online bingo site has congratulated Joe McElderry on winning the X Factor.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Online Bingo "Quite Irresistible"

One industry commentator has spoken of how online bingo is "quite irresistible" to many people.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Social Interaction 'A Key Element Of Online Bingo'

Social interaction is one of the most important elements of an online bingo portal, it has been asserted.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Sports Betting Win For Veteran Amateur Footballer

One amateur footballer has taken home a total of £500 after a successful sports betting experience.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

England Cricketers Popular With Punters, Says Sports Betting Firm

One firm has noted that England's cricketers are proving popular with sports betting fans.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Online Bookmaker Makes Prediction For 2010 Sports Personality Of The Year

According to one online bookmaker, Andy Murray is the favourite to be named Sports Personality of the Year in 2010.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 11:15 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

December 15, 2009

Bookmakers: England Favourites To Host World Cup 2018

Bookmakers make England favourites to host 2018 World Cup.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 15:31 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

888ladies Sees Big Money Day

Big money Sunday for 888ladies.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 15:18 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Online gambling groups discuss potential merger

Online gambling companies bwin and PartyGaming reportedly in merger talks.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 15:14 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Bookmakers Asks: O'Neill For United?

Bookmakers reveals odds on Villa manager succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:57 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

December 14, 2009

Bookmakers Facing X Factor Payout

Bookmakers expecting to pay out to the McElderry family.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, December 14, 2009 - 16:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

Bookmakers Rue Unexpected Sports Personality Result

Bookmakers may be paying out following Ryan Giggs' Sports Personality success.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, December 14, 2009 - 15:18 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bingo tax 'should be lower'

Bingo tax lowered to 20 per cent.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:57 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

December 12, 2009

Celebrity Poker Tournament Due To Take Place Today

A host of famous faces are due to take part in the All In for CP event.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 22:13 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Online Bingo Site Offers Fiat 500 As Christmas Present

Online bingo site 888ladies is offering a Fiat 500 as a Christmas prize.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 22:11 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Online Bookmaker Offers Favourite Odds On Hollins For Strictly

One online bookmaker has identified Chris Hollins as the odds-on favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing.

Posted By Tom Travis | Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 22:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

Sports Betting Firm Sees More White Christmas Bets Placed

One sports betting firm has seen a 1,000 per cent rise in the number of bets placed on this Christmas being white.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 22:08 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Sports Betting News: Will Button Be Personality Of The Year?

One sports betting company is offering odds of 10/11 on Jenson Button being named Sports Personality of the year.

Posted By Tom Travis | Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 22:06 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

December 11, 2009

Casino Could Bring Investment To East Manchester

Manchester City casino plans could help to regenerate area.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 12:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Online Bookmakers Offers Odds On Avatar Sinking Titanic Record

Online bookmakers William Hill reveals odds for Avatar.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:51 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Online Bingo Site Offers New Prize Vouchers

Online bingo fans have the chance to win an array of new prizes thanks to 888ladies.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:22 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Online Bookmaker Offers New Liverpool Odds

One online bookmaker is offering new odds on Liverpool winning both the FA Cup and the UEFA Europa League.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:21 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Tiger Woods To Be Better Than Ever, Says Online Bookmaker

Tiger Woods' troubles off the golf course are unlikely to affect his game, according to one online bookmaker.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:18 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Sports Betting Firm: Could The Christmas Charts Be Filled With Rage?

One sports betting firm has noted that Rage Against The Machine could well be contenders for the Christmas number one spot.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:16 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Bingo Hall Launches Footwear-Inspired Fundraiser

A Sheffield bingo hall is due to raise money by auctioning off celebrity footwear.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:14 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

December 10, 2009

Bookmakers Snowed Under With White Christmas Bets

Bookmakers receives largest individual bet on snow this Christmas.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 16:03 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Most Visible Online Casino Is 888.com

Study finds that 888.com is most visible online casino site.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:50 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

December 9, 2009

Casino Boss Praises Industry

Casino boss full of praise for industry but calls for investment in nightlife.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 16:04 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Amir Khan Odds On To Beat Ricky Hatton, Says Sports Betting Firm

One sports betting company has said that Amir Khan is now 8/13 favourite to beat Ricky Hatton.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 14:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Online Bingo Fans Reminded Of 888ladies X Factor Surveys

Online bingo fans have been reminded of the ease with which they can take part in the 888ladies X Factor survey.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 14:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Sports Betting Firm Gives Odds On Howard Saving Defoe Penalty

Sports betting firm William Hill is offering odds of 80/1 on Tim Howard saving a penalty against Jermain Defoe in the South Africa World Cup.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 14:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Sports Betting News: Gary Megson 'Favourite To Leave Club Next'

Gary Megson is now the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave his club, according to sports betting firm William Hill.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 14:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bookmaker Says Millions Will Be Spent On X Factor

Millions of pounds will be spent by people betting on the outcome of the X Factor, according to one bookmaker.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 14:10 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bookmakers Offers Latest Champions League Odds

Bookmakers reveals latest odds for Champions League knock-out stage.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 11:45 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

December 8, 2009

Czech Student Wins European Poker Tournament Prague

European Poker Tournament Prague success for Skampa.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 15:48 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Bookmakers Ladbrokes Reveals England World Cup 2010 Specials

Bookmakers reveals a series of England World Cup 2010 specials.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 11:06 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

December 7, 2009

Bookmakers Make Considerable Progress

Bookmakers praised for preventing under-age betting.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Monday, December 7, 2009 - 15:49 | Comments(0)
Categories: Law

Bookmaker Asks: Can You Win The Boot Fernando?

Bookmaker lists Fernando Torres as golden boot favourite.

Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, December 7, 2009 - 15:04 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bingo Played On Summit Of Everest

Bingo world record set on Everest climb.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, December 7, 2009 - 11:28 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

December 4, 2009

Play Bingo In Harrogate For Best Luck

People who play bingo in Harrogate are among the nation's luckiest, according to Mecca Bingo.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Friday, December 4, 2009 - 15:01 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

Bookmaker Offers Odds On X Factor Race

Bookmaker reveals odds for X Factor first and second place.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Friday, December 4, 2009 - 10:05 | Comments(0)
Categories: Entertainment

December 3, 2009

Online Bookmaker Makes Manchester United Carling Cup Favourites

Online bookmaker William Hill lists Manchester United as favourites to win the Carling Cup.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 15:56 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Plans For 24-hour Casino Rejected

Plans for 24-hour opening at a Gala Casino in Edinburgh have been rejected.

Posted By Tom Travis | Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 10:42 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

December 2, 2009

888 Wins Casino Operator Of The Year Award

Casino operator of the year award given to 888 at the EGR Awards in London.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 16:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Online Gambling

Bookmaker Cuts White Christmas Odds

The odds of a White Christmas this year have been reduced by one sports betting company.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 14:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Bookmaker Announces Odds For Sports Personality Awards

Online bookmaker William Hill ranks Ryan Giggs as among the favourites to take the Sports Personality of the Year crown.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 11:56 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Sports Betting: New Wagers On Golf's World Cup Winners

Bookmakers have opened new markets on Francesco and Edoardo Molinari, golf's new World Cup champions.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Cascarino Delighted With Poker Title

Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino won the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour grand final in London.

Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Poker

Bingo Operator Wins Industry Award

The EGR Awards in London saw Cashcade take the honours for bingo operator of year.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 11:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Bingo

December 1, 2009

Well Chief Returns As Sports Betting Option

Sports betting could heat up as Sandown sees the return of Well Chief this weekend.

Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 15:49 | Comments(0)
Categories: Sports

Red Hawk Casino Unveils Festive Plans

Sacramento-based Red Hawk Casino has a number of concerts planned for December to mark its first birthday and the end of the calendar year.

Posted By Tom Travis | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 12:00 | Comments(0)
Categories: Travel & Casinos

Polish Online Casinos Sponsorship Under Threat

Football sponsorship by online casinos in Poland is not allowed under new regulations.

Posted By Grant Nelson | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 10:46 | Comments(0)
Categories: Law