Recently in sports Category

The gradual introduction of legislation permitting remote gambling in selected markets are among the key factors which are expected to push total annual wagers via mobile phones to more than $27.5bn by 2013, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Two of the NFL's preeminent franchises -- and two of the favorites in the NFC this season -- square off in primetime at Lambeau Field on Sunday night in front of a national audience. The Packers have won 10 of their last 11 regular-season home games and hope to keep another winning streak going Sunday night against the Cowboys. They've never lost to Dallas at Lambeau Field (5-0 all-time).

On average, there are less than seven teams per season that win their opening two games, and this year there are TEN. Fifteen-year history shows that 27% of these unbeaten teams will fall in Week 3. Which of the TEN will lose their next game? How many are worth wagering on this coming week?

Ok, its not football season, but do you want to make easy money? This is the time of year when you can bang your head against the wall, betting basketball and/or hockey and/or baseball, if you don't have the right information. I know you could use more useful information, and that's why I'm here. Are you ready? Well, you'll need to let me know!!! You can use all the help you can get, right? I'm not talking about the obvious pointers given out on ESPN, like what Stehpen A. Smith has to say about the NBA, or Barry Melrose about the NHL or Steve Phillips about MLB, or what Skip Bayless says about anything! I'm talking about real trends and inside information. Stuff you NEED to Beat The Book!

Here's your first tip, and its an easy one. The only way to make money in baseball is to be on the underdog consistently. Now, THAT takes guts, and it also takes time.... I'm talking over the long haul. Take a peak into the past few years history... (or the past few decades for that matter)! Are you experienced with this trend already? Let me know one way or the other. Tell me who you like to ride or who you think you should be on next, and I'll keep you straight. Until next time! Stay in touch. College football and the NFL will be here before you know it, and you need the confidence to step up and Beat The Book! Got it!?

The Miami Dolphins of 1972 that's what made this Canuck adopt the NFL over CFL and it's the one team that won the hearts and minds of every sports fan, whether Canadian or American, that ever watched a football game.

What an awesome team! The Dolphins completed the NFL's only perfect season to date in the Super Bowl era, winning all 14 regular season games, two playoff games and Super Bowl VII. The team also won Super Bowl VIII, becoming the first team to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls, and the second team (first AFL/AFC team) to win back-to-back championships.

Today 888 announced the launch of it's first licensed Sportsbook in Italy, 888.it. I think this is a significant milestone not only for the Gaming giant but also for the Gaming industry because it marks the first step of what was primarily an online Casino and Poker company, into the rich niche of Sports betting.

The season of MLB baseball is a long one, thanks to each team playing 162 games, and it's filled to the brim with opportunity. The successful baseball bettor can make an excellent profit over the course of a season. Picking winners in MLB baseball is done by a simple win or lose wager. There are no point spreads in major league baseball. Baseball bettors can utilize the run line to minimize money line amounts. So how does one win successful over the course of a MLB season? Let's take a look at a couple key ideas.

March basketball and wagering seem to go hand in hand, but H&R Block reminds taxpayers that failing to report gambling winnings – even cash earned from picking winners around the office water cooler – can result in serious consequences. Whether the windfall came from backing a favorite team with a big bet or flirting with Lady Luck at tournament time, taxpayers are responsible for reporting all gambling winnings to Uncle Sam. Because of the effect gambling wins can have on tax returns, an assist could be helpful.

MadduxSports.com, a premium sports handicapping service, has won the 2006 college football handicapping contest at www.uhchallenge.com. Beating out 87 other professional handicappers, Maddux Sports posted a record of 36 wins and 21 losses to claim the prize of the nation's best college football handicapper this season.

The contest, which is extremely popular amongst professional sport handicappers, requires all entrants to make at least two picks against the college football point spread per week. At the end of the season the handicapper which has accumulated the best winning percentage is crowned champion. Maddux Sports finished with a dazzling 63.1 percent win rate.

Mycapper.com, an innovative sports handicapping service, has announced an unprecedented offer for Super Bowl XLI. Any NFL pick purchased for Sunday's game will be subject to a 200% credit refund guarantee if it loses. If the Super Bowl pick wins you double your money (less the vig), and if the Superbowl pick loses you still double your money in the form of free Mycapper credits.

In light of the unexpected exit of the most valued sportsbook Pinnacle and NETeller Plc from the US market, there are thousands of anxious US sports bettors if not ten thousand. The upcoming Super Bowl 2007 featuring the two giants, Indianapolis Colts versus Chicago Bears will be on 4th of February, 2007. Super Bowl Betting is one of the highest volume sports bets in United States. At USDBET.com, there is great news for Super Bowl bettors in 2007.