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25 February 2008
Before Joining a Poker Site
What to do and what not to do when looking for an online poker site
25 February 2008
Guide to Online Poker
The key differences between casino poker and online poker
25 February 2008
Bristol Poker
New portal offers info and reviews of UK online poker rooms
25 February 2008
Tips for UK Online Poker Games
Different poker games and style of play for online poker
25 February 2008
The Punter: a free betting newspaper for London
A new gambling paper has been launched in London.
25 February 2008
Online Poker Rooms and Their Advantages
Avoid the intimidation of casinos and get extra tips by playing poker online
06 February 2008
32 Vegas online casino player scoops $2.5 million jackpot!
Dutch player wins the biggest online prize at 32 Vegas
03 February 2008
bet365 Poker
Bet 365 Poker offers excellent promotions, amazing tournaments and great online poker games with thousands of players online.
03 February 2008
Bingo mum scoops the biggest prize of all
Million pound prize is ‘biggest ever’
03 February 2008
Poker.co.uk
Play poker online and promote a UK poker site to earn bundles of commission
03 February 2008
Eurobet Poker
Eurobet offers a first-rate poker room with a wealth of experience
28 January 2008
VIP Poker Club
A secure poker website offering tournaments, freerolls and low rakes
28 January 2008
Virgin Poker
Virgin teams up with Stash poker to bring UK poker players a hot new site
28 January 2008
Blue Square
Play poker online, enter tournaments, earn points and meet other players at Blue Square poker, from one of the UK’s largest betting companies
28 January 2008
Pacific Poker
Sponsored by 888.com, Pacific Poker is a regulated site offering quality poker
23 January 2008
Online Poker Scams
As with everything that pertains to the Internet, users of online poker rooms, casinos, and bingo halls should be aware that there are sites that one simply should avoid.
23 January 2008
Online poker
Since the card game was invented in China quite a few centuries ago, the game has taken various leaps and turns and many related games have evolved all across the globe.
23 January 2008
William Hill Online Poker
William Hill PLC is one of the United Kingdom’s largest retail betting companies, with both telephone betting services as well as a large array of online betting and gaming chances.
23 January 2008
€612,000 up for grabs in 2008 online poker tournament
UK poker players should mark 1st February 2008 in their diaries with the announcement from www.celebpoker.com that it’s contributing €612,000 to an exciting new online poker league.
23 January 2008
Foxy Online Bingo and Jordan part company
Loquax Poker, the online poker site with the little duck in its logo, was established in 1998. It was the United Kingdom s first poker competition portal.
23 January 2008
Loquax Poker
Loquax Poker, the online poker site with the little duck in its logo, was established in 1998. It was the United Kingdom s first poker competition portal.
17 January 2008
Online poker
All of us must be aware of the popularity of online poker as a game in general, but especially as a card game.
17 January 2008
PKR Continues to Amaze Us
Online Poker has another milestone accomplished at the popular online poker room PKR.
17 January 2008
Top Forex Trading Tips
Top Forex Trading Tips
17 January 2008
UK Poker Online
Which Poker UK helps you choose the best online poker room
14 January 2008
Online Poker: Is It Safe?
When Columbus first laid his foot in the Americas, back in the late fifteenth century, his men supposedly plucked broad tree leaves, painted them and played cards.
14 January 2008
Online poker - Finding the fish
Online poker, one of the most intriguing and popular games of today's era, has been followed by many millions across the globe.
10 January 2008
Glastonbury Festival Tickets Up For Registration
The Glastonbury festival authority sets a deadline for fans to register for tickets when they are up for grabs in April this year
10 January 2008
Police Recover Stolen Picasso & Portinari from Sao Paulo
The Brazilian police recovered the paintings that were reported stolen by the Sao Paulo Museum of Art, which has been closed since the theft was reported.
10 January 2008
Dakar Rally cancelled amid fears of terrorist attacks
Organisers have cancelled the Dakar Rally due to security concerns. The long-running motor race is a symbol of endurance.
10 January 2008
Day-Lewis film wins critics award
The epic drama has bagged the National Society of Film Critics' (NSFC) Awards in the USA.
9 January 2008
Online Casinos Today
This article deals with modern online casinos, the technology they incorporate and the requirements they have with respect to technology and player options.
6 January 2008
Online Casinos A womans perspective
With the role of women changing in society, modern outlook also changes. Statistics show that housewives have come to love online casinos and its a trend that doesn't look as though its slowing down. Online casinos ...
2 January 2008
Urban-Kidman closer than ever
After a tumultuous opening year of marital life, country singer Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman are allegedly expecting their first child.
24 December 2007
Pokertube: YouTube for the online casino industry
As part of the rising Web 2.0 trend, the online casino industry has decided it wants a piece of the action.
23 July 2007
Odds On Thomas To Take On Seven
Dylan Thomas will face a maximum of seven rivals, including two stablemates, in this weekends King George & Queen Elizabeth stakes at Ascot.
23 July 2007
US PGA - Will The Flood Gates Open For Europe?
With Europe's Major drought finally over, Hills offer 7/4 that a European wins the final Major of the year.
22 July 2007
Chanelle Only Mover As Big Brother Betting Slows
Chanelle has been the only mover of the weekend as punters put their pounds on the posh look-alike to win the prize and she is now joint second favourite with Liam at 6/1.
22 July 2007
Bookies Celebrate Hamilton Horror
William Hill were celebrating their best result of the current F1 season following an Alonso victory in the European Grand Prix.
22 July 2007
You Bet There Will Be An Eighth Potter Book
William Hill continue to see a large volume of bets for JK Rowling to write an eighth Harry Potter book cutting the price from 8/1 to 6/1 in the last 24 hrs.
21 July 2007
Iron The Man To Scoop William Hill Punter £180k Bonus
Iron Man put in a mightily impressive performance at Market Rasen that not only thrust him to the forefront of the sponsors betting for the William Hill Galway Plate but also earned last weeks Scoop 6 winner Adam Phillips, a William Hill customer a massive £183,186.
18 July 2007
Jerry Yang Wins World Series of Poker 2007
Jerry Yang has won the World Series of Poker 2007.
18 July 2007
Betting On Boris
Bookmakers William Hill report a flurry of bets for Boris Johnson to become Mayor of London.
18 July 2007
World Series of Poker - Millionaires
All players remaining in the World Series of Poker are now guaranteed millionaires.
17 July 2007
World Series of Poker Down To Last 6
Almost three hours in to the final day and the World Series of Poker is down to the last 6
17 July 2007
World Series of Poker - Tension Mounts
Play has begun at the final table with all nine players in with a chance of winning the $8,250,000 first place prize.
17 July 2007
Harewood 9/5 To Score 11 Or More Prem Goals
Aston Villa's new signing, Marlon Harewood is a 9/5 chance with William Hill to score 11 or more Premiership goals this season.
17 July 2007
Punters Pile On Harrington & Monty For Open Victory
Colin Montgomerie is back to 25/1 after the 33/1 proved too tempting for punters, equally popular was Padraig Harrington who has been cut from 28/1 to 20/1.
16 July 2007
What Odds Brazil - Argentina World Cup Final?
After Brazil beat Argentina in the final of the Copa America, William Hill are offering odds of 10/1 that the pair will meet in the 2010 World Cup Final.
16 July 2007
World Series of Poker - Final Table Decided
The final table for the WSOP 2007 has now been set. All players are now guaranteed at least $525,934 but are eyeing the $8,250,000 winners pot.
16 July 2007
Labour Favourites For General And By Elections
Labour are favourites to win the General Election, and both of this week's by-elections, even though the Liberal Democrats have been backed to win both of them with William Hill.
15 July 2007
World Series of Poker - End of Day 5
The fifth day saw the field cut down to just 35 players with Kenny Tran leading the chip count. Players are now guaranteed at least $285,678.
15 July 2007
Mourinho 7/4 To Stay At Chelsea Until 2010
With Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich apparently having kissed and made up, William Hill have opened a book on when the Chelsea boss will leave the club.
14 July 2007
World Series of Poker - End of Day 4
The end of day 4 of the tournament saw the field reduced down to just 112 players and the field will be further reduced to 27 tomorrow.
14 July 2007
8/1 Mayor Boris
Boris Johnson has been backed from 20/1 to 8/1 with William Hill to become the next Mayor of London.
14 July 2007
Lib Dems Backed For By Election Glory
The Liberal Democrats have been backed to win both of next week's by-elections with William Hill.
13 July 2007
World Series of Poker - End of Day 3
The starting field of 797 players and has now been reduced to 337 players. All remaining players are guaranteed a win of at least $39,445.
13 July 2007
Brian Is A No Brainer
Brian is turning into a no brainer of a bet, according to bookmakers William Hill who have seen a sustained gamble all week on Brian to win Big Brother.
12 July 2007
F 1 Title Odds Suspended
With uncertainty surrounding the developing situation regarding the alleged 'spying' activities between Ferrari andf McClaren, bookmakers William Hill have temporarily suspended their book on the outcome of the Formula One title race.
12 July 2007
Amir Odds On For Toughest Fight Yet
Amir Khan is quoted at the longest odds he has ever been since turning pro by William Hill to win his latest fight this weekend when he takes on the more experienced Willie Limond.
12 July 2007
World Series of Poker - End of Day 2B
At the end of day 2B the field has been reduced to 458 - this means there should be just over 800 players starting tomorrow.
12 July 2007
You Bet- Big Brother Is Keeping Charley In The House
Bookies William Hill have seen a rush of money for the price that whoever is chosen for the fake eviction will be exempt from the next real eviction and have halved the price from 6/1 to 3/1.
11 July 2007
Bellamy 7/4 To Score Against Sven's Men
William Hill's rate West Ham signing Craig Bellamy as a 7/4 shot to score his first goal for the Hammers against Man City in their first game of the season.
11 July 2007
World Series of Poker - End of Day Update
Play has ended for the night with 350 players remaining. The play had reached Level 11 with blinds up to $1,200 and $2,400.
11 July 2007
Trescothick To Power England To Victory
Despite the fact that England play more Twenty20 games that other countries, William Hill rate England as 10/1 outsiders for the Twenty20 World Cup and with thrills and spills expected they offer 8/1 for a Trescothick hundred.
11 July 2007
Harry Potter Now Favourite To Top Himself
Harry Potter is now the favourite to top himself in the William Hill ‘Who Will Pot Potter?’ betting following a flurry of wagers in the last forty eight hours.
11 July 2007
World Series of Poker Update
It has been confirmed that play in the World Series of Poker will end for the night when the remaining 660 players have been reduced to 350.
10 July 2007
Will Pauline Be Caught Out?
'New housemate' Pauline is making a real hash of pretending to be an Aussie and bookies William Hill are all but certain she will be found out
10 July 2007
Round 6 - World Series of Poker
As the World Series of Poker enters the sixth round and the blinds are increased to 400 and 800, 780 players remain in the competition.
10 July 2007
Monty Mania Kicks In As Open Approaches
Back to form Colin Montgomerie's fans are backing him big-time to enjoy a successful Scottish Open and Open Championship.
10 July 2007
Jamie Gold Eliminated
Jamie Gold, Cyndy Violette and Phil Hellmuth have all been eliminated from the World Series of Poker in Level 3, ensuring that we will have a new world champion.
09 July 2007
You Bet Murray Will Marry
Bookies William Hill are offering 50/1 that lovebirds Jamie Murray and Jelena Jankovic successfully defend their mixed doubles title next year as Mr and Mrs Murray.
09 July 2007
Attendance at World Series Of Poker Still Low
Compared to last year, the number of players in the World Series of Poker is much lower than anticipated.
09 July 2007
Last Week For Charley?
Charley is now the 1/2 red hot favourite to run out of luck and be booted out of the Big Brother house next.
05 July 2007
250/1 No England Player Scores Ten Runs
William Hill have opened a book on how many runs England's Top Batsman will score with sixty to sixty nine, seventy to seventy nine and 100+ their 4/1 favourites.
05 July 2007
Torres Odds
William Hill have installed Liverpool new boy as 9/1 third favourite to win the Premiership Golden Boot this season.
05 July 2007
£13,000 Bet On Laura For Big Brother Boot
Bookmakers William Hill have accepted a £13,000 bet on Laura to get the Big Brother Boot today at 1/16 and if as expected she does go the Hill’s punter will receive a cheque for £13,812.
05 July 2007
Bookies Facing Hamilton Hammering
Bookmakers are gearing up for the biggest British Grand Prix punt of the millennium with William Hill predicting a possible £5 Million pound industry turnover.
03 July 2007
Authorized Odds On To Eclipse Rivals
Derby hero Authorized has been installed as the 8-11 favourite by William Hill for this weekends Coral Eclipse at Sandown.
03 July 2007
£5 Million Punt On Hamilton
Bookmakers are gearing up for the biggest British Grand Prix punt of the millennium with William Hill predicting a possible £5 Million pound industry turnover.
03 July 2007
Sporting Washouts
Bookmakers William Hill are offering odds of 3/1 that a Wimbledon washout will see the tournament forced into a third week's play and have cut the odds about rain falling during the British Grand Prix from 3/1 to 2/1.
03 July 2007
Donald Boost For England Cricket
The news that Alan Donald will retain his role as England bowling coach until after the Twenty/20 World Cup is a boost to England's chances and William Hill's offer 10/1 that England win the cup.
03 July 2007
You Bet A New Housemate Is Coming
Following Jonathan's decision to leave the Big Brother house, William Hill are offering 7/2 that a new housemate will be brought in before Friday 9pm.
02 July 2007
Potty Punts On Harry Potter
Following a flurry of Potter punts, bookies William Hill have shortened the price of Harry Potter killing himself in the final book from 25/1 to 3/1.
02 July 2007
Charley Set For Big Brother Record Books
Charley continues her march to Big Brother infamy after another bad weekend in the house.
01 July 2007
Millar's A Wheely Good Bet For Tour Prologue
David Millar is 5/1 second favourite and Bradley Wiggins 11/2 third favourite with William Hill to win the opening Prologue stage of the Tour de France to be raced in London at the weekend.
01 July 2007
33/1 Smoking Ban Overturned
Bookies William Hill are offering 33/1 that the smoking ban will be overturned within a year of the ban starting.
01 July 2007
Hamilton Now Favourite For British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton will go into the British Grand Prix as 1/ 3 favourite to win the World Championship with William Hill, and 5/2 joint favourite to win the race.
28 June 2007
You Bet Ziggy Won't Walk
Despite the fact that Ziggy has mentioned that he wants to walk out of the house, bookies William Hill are prepared to offer 10/1 that he does so before the eviction tomorrow night.
28 June 2007
Alinghi Favourite For America's Cup
Following their victory earlier today bookmakers William Hill rate the holders Alinghi as their 8/13 favourites to retain the America's Cup.
28 June 2007
Bookies Happy With Henman Loss
Bookies William Hill were one of the few not cheering on Tim Henman in his second round match today after a huge gamble on the former British number 1 as he fought back from two sets down to level the match at 2-2.
28 June 2007
Labour 25/1 To Lose Tony's Sedgefield Seat
With a Sedgefield by-election taking place after Tony Blair announced he was stepping down as its MP, William Hill make Labour 1/ 200 to retain the seat - and 25/1 to lose it.
28 June 2007
Music 'insiders' Set To Clean Up As Spice Girls Reform
The Spice Girls' reunion could cost bookies William Hill a whopping £50,000 after music insiders lumped on them having the Xmas number 1.
27 June 2007
You Bet Billi Will Bash Bookies
Bookies William Hill have been taken by surprise today as punters piled on Billi to get the Big Brother boot on Friday, forcing Hills to cut his price from 1/10 to 1/33.
27 June 2007
England Favourite To Wallop Windies
William Hill's rate England as their 1/2 favourites to beat the West Indies in the first 20/20 match, with the Windies offered at 6/4.
27 June 2007
Mayweather Too Tricky For Ricky?
With Floyd Mayweather claiming that he will be too good for Ricky Hatton if they meet, bookmakers William Hill have installed the American as 1/ 2 favourite to win the fight if it happens.
27 June 2007
How Long Will Gordon Stay Prime Minister?
Gordon Brown is a 20/1 shot to remain Prime Minister for longer than Tony Blair with William Hill who have opened a book on which year he will cease to be PM.
27 June 2007
Will Paris Freedom Be Short-lived?
Bookies William Hill have been inundated with requests from punters speculating on Paris Hilton's future.
26 June 2007
Sven Already 10/3 To Leave City By 08/09
With the deal to take Sven to Man City virtually a done deal by all accounts, William Hill are offering odds of 10/3 that if he arrives, Sven will be gone by the first day of season 08/09.
26 June 2007
Now 10/1 Labour M P To Defect To Tories
After a Tory MP defected to Labour, William Hill offer 5/1 that another one will do so before the end of next year; and 10/1 that a Labour MP will cross the floor to join the Conservatives.
25 June 2007
All Blacks World Cup Odds Cut
After their narrow victory over South Africa, New Zealand have been shortened from 4/9 to 2/5 favourites to win the World Cup by William Hill.
25 June 2007
Harman 10/1 To Be Next Labour Leader
Harriet Harman's shock victory in the race to become Deputy Leader has delighted bookmakers William Hill and her odds to become the next Labour leader in succession to Gordon Brown have been cut from 25/1 to 10/1.
25 June 2007
Liam Now Favourite For Big Brother
Liam could double up his £100,000 windfall by winning Big Brother according to the punters as bookies William Hill now make him their 4-1 favourite to win the big prize.
25 June 2007
Hatton 3/1 To Stay Unbeaten Until End Of 2008
William Hill were left feeling as sore as Ricky Hatton's knocked out opponent Jose Luis Castillo as fans of the popular world champion relieved bookies of over half a million pounds and make Hatton 3/1 to stay undefeated until the end of 2008.
25 June 2007
Odds For 2008 General Election Halved
Bookmakers William Hill have slahsed the odds about a General Election being held in 2008 from 10/1 to 5/1 as political punters cotton on to rumours that Gordon Brown is planning to go to the country sooner rather than later.
25 June 2007
Kate And Wills 3/1 To Get Engaged
William Hill have seen a run of money for Prince William and Kate Middleton to get back together and have cut the price of them getting engaged from 33/1 to 3/1 in the last few days.
17 June 2007
Royal Punters Put Faith In Flying Dettori
Following Frankie Dettori's recent run of big race successes, William Hill are now hoping that the popular Italian's fantastic run is drawing to a close as Royal Ascot beckons.
17 June 2007
Which W A G Will Stay Wed Longest?
Bookmakers William Hill have opened a book on which of the weekend celebrity footballer marriages will last the longest.
17 June 2007
Punters Undecided Over Big Brother Favourite
No clear favourite has yet emerged for Big Brother 2007 with Tracey, Gerry, new boy Liam and Chanelle all vying for the position of punters favourite housemate with William Hill.
17 June 2007
Will Yellow Brighten Up Ladies Day For Queens Hat Punters?
While the Queen attended the Trooping of the Colour yesterday, bookies William Hill were thinking colours - as they considered a number of requested bets for the colour of Her Majesty's hat on Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
13 June 2007
Murray 16/1 With A Run For Wimbledon
With Andy Murray saying that it is still touch and go whether he will be fit to play at Wimbledon, bookmakers William Hill have quoted the Scot at odds of 16/1 'with a run'.
13 June 2007
8/1 Monty To Be Fined For Over Zealous Appealing
After being criticised for over zealous appealing during the last Test Match against West Indies Monty Panesar is an 8/1 chance with William Hill to be fined for the same offence in the latest game.
13 June 2007
Las Vegas Prepares for Luckiest Day Of The Century
With more than 112,000 marriage licences issued in 2006, Las Vegas is already known as the wedding capital of the world. But couples wishing for an extra bit of luck before they roll the dice on marriage are heading to Las Vegas for the luckiest day of the century, 7-7- 07.
13 June 2007
Punters Vote Hilary And Hillary Winners
Bookmakers William Hill are taking a stream of doubles for Hilary Benn to win the race to become Deputy Labour Leader, and Hillary Clinton to do likewise in the US Presidential race.
12 June 2007
Apprentice' Punters Sweet On Kristina
Bookmakers William Hill have been inundated with punters itching to back thirty six year old Kristina Grimes to go on and win the television show 'The Apprentice'.
12 June 2007
4th Test - Is It A Weather Wager?
William Hill have seen a huge plunge on the 4th test match against the Windies ending in a draw, with sixteen four figure bets placed by 2pm today.
12 June 2007
Tiger Woods' U S Odds Shunted Out To 4/1
William Hill will be offering Tiger Woods at odds of 4/1 to win the US Open, as from 8am on Wednesday, the eve of the event.
12 June 2007
Shabnam Odds - On For Big Bro Chop
Shabnam is 1/25 to be evicted from Big Brother with William Hill who also offer 9/1 Carole and 16/1 Tracey.
11 June 2007
Gerry's Making A Good Impression On The Punters
The two new contestants in the Big Brother house have certainly stirred things up a bit - Gerry seems popular with the punters as the new 7-1 favourite, Seany is a 25-1 outsider.
07 June 2007
Lucky Woman Wins Twice on Same Machine Playing Aristocrat's Loco Loot
Luck struck twice for a woman playing at Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino in Connecticut.
07 June 2007
PacificNet Subsidiary Delivers 200 Slot Machines to Gaming Operator in Europe
PacificNet Inc. announced today that its Take1 Technologies subsidiary has delivered 200 electronic slot machines to a leading gaming operator in Europe.
07 June 2007
Punters Backing England To Win
Following their win in Estonia, England have been shortened from 8/13 to 4/7 to qualify for the Euro 08 finals, by William Hill.
07 June 2007
Olympic Logo Now 10/3 To Be Dumped
William Hill are now 10/3 for the London 2012 Olympic Logo will be dumped before the end of the year from an original quote of 10/1.
07 June 2007
Interactive Gaming Council Appoints Canadian Lawyer as New Chief Executive
The Interactive Gaming Council announces the appointment of John Kennedy FitzGerald, a respected lawyer and industry veteran, as its Chief Executive.
07 June 2007
Isle of Capri Casinos Receives Favorable Decision from NASDAQ Panel
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced that it has received a favorable ruling from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel relating to the Company's inability to file its previous Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by the March 9 due date.
07 June 2007
LVGI Awarded Most Innovative Technology in Gaming
LGVI's PortalVision technology has won top honors in Casino Journal's prestigious annual "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products" winning the Platinum Award for "Most Innovative Gaming Product of the Year."
07 June 2007
Gamble On Henry For Liverpool
Bookmakers William Hill have been forced to cut their odds for Thierry Henry to leave Arsenal for Liverpool from 10/1 to 3/1.
06 June 2007
Big Brother Housemate Axed For Using Racist Word
Contestant Emily Parr has been removed from the Big Brother house for using a racially offensive wordy.
05 June 2007
10/1 Olympic Logo To Be Dumped
The Olympic 2012 logo is 10/1 to become an Olympic 'nogo' with bookmakers William Hill who are offering those odds that organisers are forced to ditch the controversial design in favour of a new one before the end of the year.
05 June 2007
Ranieri City Snub Leaves Punters Baffled
With Claudio Ranieri no longer a contender to be the next Manchester City boss, William Hilll are quoting Juande Ramos of Sevilla and Gerrard Houllier as the 7/2 joint favourites to get the job.
04 June 2007
Bookies Fearing Further Frankie Bashing
BingoScotland.com, Scotland's biggest bingo site, has dismissed claims that
04 June 2007
Punters Rush To Back Gordon's Election Tip
With Gordon Brown hinting that he is planning to call the next general Election in 2009, William Hill have cut the odds about him doing so from 11/10 to 5/6.
04 June 2007
Bookies Halve Price Of Big Brother Bonk
Following Ziggy's dates with all the female housemates, bookies William Hill have halved the price of a Big Brother Bonk in BB8.
04 June 2007
BingoScotland.com Realistic About Smoking Ban
BingoScotland.com, Scotland's biggest bingo site, has dismissed claims that the forthcoming smoking ban in England will see a rush of players move online.
04 June 2007
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $32 Million
Powerball will climb to an estimated $32 million for Wednesday's drawing as the grand prize was not hit Saturday evening.
04 June 2007
Take-Five Winning Numbers
The Take-Five winning numbers for Saturday, June 2, 2007 were 14, 23, 26, 31 and 34.
03 June 2007
England Hot Favourite To Make Short Work Of Windies
William Hill rate England at 4/9 to beat the West Indies in the third test with the touring side offered at 12/1.
03 June 2007
Rugby World Cup Odds Revised
Following their two hammerings by South Africa, England are quoted at 16/1 by William Hill to retain the Rugby Union World Cup.
03 June 2007
Punters Pile On Churlish Charley For Big Brother Boot
They can be little doubt who punters want Ziggy to kick out of the Big Brother house with bookies William Hill slashing the price of Charley getting the boot from 9/4 to 1/1.
03 June 2007
England Euro Odds Lengthen
Following Croatia and Russia's wins, England's chances of winning their Euro Group and/or qualifying for the finals has become a little more difficult and William Hill now make England 4/6 to qualify.
02 June 2007
Monster Million Pound Payout For Biggest Ever Nessie Hunt
The largest ever organised attempt to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster will take place next weekend when up to 50,000 people are supplied with thousands of cameras and offered a £1 Million incentive by bookmakers William Hill to find evidence that Nessie is not a myth.
02 June 2007
Big Benn Gamble
Hilary Benn has been backed from 13/8 to 5/4 favourite to win the race to become Deputy Labour Leader with William Hill who also offer 2/1 Alan Johnson; 6/1 Cruddas; Harman; 10/1 Blears; 16/1 Hain.
02 June 2007
Big Brother- Ziggy Already Favourite To Win
Ziggy is definitely playing with young girls heart strings according to bookmakers William Hill, who have seen huge interest on new housemate Ziggy to be the eventual winner and he is now the 6/1 joint favourite with Laura to win.
01 June 2007
Beckham Odds On For Century Of Caps After England Draw With Brazil
Following his England comeback, David Beckham is quoted at 1/ 4 by William Hill to reach his century of caps.
01 June 2007
Charley Favourite To Be First Out Of House
Charley continues her downward spiral into Big Brother Infamy as the most unpopular contestant in the programmes history.
01 June 2007
William Hill Just 5-2 That There Is A Stewards Enquiry In The Derby
Frankie Dettori has his best ever chance of winning the one big race that has, thus far, eluded him but will face eight Ballydoyle runners in the sport's Blue Riband tomorrow afternoon.
01 June 2007
What Will Ryan Giggs Do Last For Wales?
With Ryan Giggs, now quoted at 16/1 to manage his country within five years, bringing the curtain down on his international career in the Wales game against Czech Republic, William Hill are offering odds about what will be his last significant action for his country.
31 May 2007
Nani States His Case For United
Following their three high profile new signings, Manchester United have been installed as 11/8 favourites to win the Premiership title again next season by William Hill.
31 May 2007
Frankie To 'Pasta The Posta' First And Leave Bookies With £50million Bill
In 1996 Frankie Dettori dealt Britain's bookies a knock-out £50m blow with his Magnificent Seven at Ascot. On Saturday, the galloping Italian is set to inflict the pain again when just one ride.
31 May 2007
One Mega Millions Ticket Wins Estimated $44 Million Jackpot
One ticket matched all six Mega Millions numbers in the Tuesday, May 29, 2007 drawing, and now players are checking their tickets to see who won the estimated $44 million jackpot.
31 May 2007
$3 Million Record Breaking Ca$hola Jackpot Continues to Climb
Ca$hola continues setting new records with a jackpot currently estimated at over $3 million and climbing.
31 May 2007
Meadows Racetrack & Casino Delays Test Dates & Grand Opening
Meadows Racetrack & Casino officials have delayed testing nights of its new casino and have put its grand opening temporarily on hold.
30 May 2007
No More Bets On Zimmers Number 1
Bookies William Hill have closed the betting on OAP group the Zimmers gaining a number 1 spot this weekend following a succession of bets.
30 May 2007
Icon 13-8 To Become A Legend
Sixties Icon has been installed as the 13-8 favourite by William Hill for Friday's Vodafone Coronation Cup.
30 May 2007
Benn Backed To Be Deputy Leader
Hilary Benn has regained favouritism for the race to become the next deputy leader of the Labour Party with William Hill who have cut his odds from 2/1 to 13/8.
29 May 2007
Gaming Partners International Receives an Order from Venetian Macau Casino Resort
Gaming Partners International Corporation announced that it has received an order for approximately 1.6 million B&G chips from Las Vegas Sands.
29 May 2007
Smoking Ban in Bingo Halls Sparks Online Debate
The imminent smoking ban in England is causing fears in the bingo industry that there will be a drop in players and turnover causing bingo halls to close.
29 May 2007
54% of eCOGRA Disputes Settled In Favour Of The Player
The Fair Gaming Advocate at online gambling standards and player protection authority eCOGRA has released the latest statistics of disputes showing that 54 percent of disputes over the period were settled in favour of the player.
29 May 2007
Reality TV Betting- A £100 Million Industry
Bookmakers William Hill are shipping in extra staff for the opening night of Big Brother and expects a betting bonanza when the new crop of housemates are unveiled.
28 May 2007
Bookies Celebrating England Win Over West Indies
Bookmakers William Hill are celebrating following England's victory over the West Indies in the second test.
28 May 2007
Formula 1 World Championship Betting Suspended
Bookmakers William Hill have temporarily suspended all betting on the outcome of the F1 World Championship after the announcement that there will be an invetsigation into reported 'team-tactics'.
28 May 2007
Odds On Authorized Heads Derby Confirmations
Authorized heads a list of 19 horses that have been left in this weekend's Vodafone Derby.
28 May 2007
Summer Soaking- Not Sizzling Summer
After the vast majority of the British Isles took a soaking over the Bank Holiday, bookies William Hill have created a number of weather specials to whet punters appetites.
27 May 2007
New Wave of Card Counters Invades the Black Jack Scene
The Rookstone Group Inc. has created a product for those with normal IQ's. Hypnotic Black Jack and the program has Vegas shaking in it's boots because after listening to this program anyone can be a card counte.
26 May 2007
Hamilton 2/1 For Maiden Victory In Monaco
Lewis Hamilton is 2/1 second favourite to win Sunday's Monte Carlo Grand Prix with William Hill.
26 May 2007
You Bet - Big Brother 8 Will Be Biggest Betting Event
William Hill are predicting in excess of £15 million will be gambled on the outcome of BB8 and have already seen early interest in the special markets that they are offering.
26 May 2007
National Lottery Rollover Hits £7.5 Million
The National Lottery is a rollover jackpot and latest figures show an estimated £7.5 million jackpot up for grabs.
25 May 2007
Britney Signs 1 Year deal With Jeff Beacher's Madhouse in Vegas
Terra Jole, aka "Mini Britney Spears", has just signed a one year deal with Jeff Beacher's Madhouse in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
25 May 2007
'Forza Motorsport 2' Races Into Living Rooms on Xbox 360 Worldwide
Microsoft Game Studios today announced that "Forza Motorsport(R) 2" will speed onto U.S. retail shelves Tuesday May 29th.
25 May 2007
iWin Brings Universe into Balance with Mah Jong Quest II
Leading developer, publisher and distributor of casual games, iWin, Inc., announced today the launch of Mah Jong Quest II.
25 May 2007
Everest Poker Avalanche Round 3 Tournament Announced For May
Everest Poker have announced that they will be hosting a round 3 event in the Everest Poker Avalanche on 26 May, 2007 at 15:00 GMT.
25 May 2007
Can Either Federer Or Nadal Win French Open Without Dropping A Set?
William Hill's are offering 11/1 that Nadal wins the French open without dropping a set and 12/1 that Federer does likewise.
25 May 2007
Hamilton Horror Or Hurrah For Hamilton?
Following his prang in practice bookmakers William Hill offer 11/4 that Hamilton fails to finish the Monaco Grand Prix and 1/4 that he does.
25 May 2007
Eons Partners with Bunchball to Offer Interactive Games
Eons, the 50-plus media company for lovin' life on the flipside of 50, today announced a partnership with Bunchball, the leading provider of community games for online destinations.
25 May 2007
Veridigm Creates Largest Progressive Jackpot Game to Ever Be Offered on Internet
Veridigm Inc has announced the Company's subsidiary, Magnus Gaming Technologies, has acquired a license to use the name "Megaz Bucks" for its newly created game which will allow its gaming operating customers to offer the largest progressive jackpot game to ever be offered on the Internet.
25 May 2007
Stakes are High on Betfair Poker
When two players with some of the biggest bankrolls in online poker decide to take each other on at $250/$500 no limit Hold'em you can be sure of some fireworks.
25 May 2007
Everest Casino Announces $13,700+ Jackpot on Video Slot Machine
Everest Casino has announced that a player from Germany has won $13,787.73 after hitting a jackpot in Space Ace.
25 May 2007
8/1 Becks Back As Skipper
William Hill, who have seen David Beckham backed from 7/1 to 2/1 to start for England against Estonia, offer him at 8/1 to start that game as captain.
25 May 2007
Rugby Squad Flu Bug Adds To England's Woes
William Hill have pushed out the price of England defeating South Africa in the first Test on Saturday from 6/1 to 7/1 after punters piled on South Africa.
25 May 2007
Three Bells Ring Out At Hereford
Racehorse owner Keith Bell will be tripled handed for the major racing occasion of the year at Hereford Racecourse.
25 May 2007
MGM Mirage Hires Advisors On Tracinda Proposal
MGM Mirage has engaged investment bank UBS Research as a financial advisor.
25 May 2007
Door Is Not Closed For Beckham
England coach Steve McClaren has refused to play down growing speculation that former captain David Beckham is in line for a recall.
25 May 2007
Big Brother Breached Its Code Of Conduct
Media regulator Ofcom has ruled that Celebrity Big Brother breached its code of conduct over a race row.
25 May 2007
William Hill Casino Offer £50 Free To All New Players
William Hill Casino offers more than 170 games and £50 free for all new players.
25 May 2007
BetonSports PLC Pleads Guilty To Racketeering
BetonSports has pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges.
25 May 2007
Nike Resumes Soccer Ball Production In Pakistan
Nike has announced that the company is resuming Nike brand soccer ball production in Pakistan with a vendor committed to setting new standards for workers' rights in the industry.
25 May 2007
Powerball Jackpot Won By One Lucky Ticket
One lucky ticket in New Mexico matched all 6 Powerball numbers Wednesday evening and walked away with the $62.8 million jackpot.
25 May 2007
Casual Games Association Announces Spring Break
The Casual Games Association has announced the "Spring Break" Minna Mingle in New York City.
24 May 2007
Annual Texas State Foosball Championships
Top athletes from around the world are preparing to compete in an unusual, unique sports competition: the 15th annual Texas State Foosball Championships.
24 May 2007
£100,000 Riding On The Draw In Second Test
The vast majority of bets placed with William Hill's for the 2nd Test against the West Indies are for the Draw and William Hill's are now 1/1.
24 May 2007
Owen Odds On For England While Beckham Odds Against
William Hill are offering odds of 8/13 that Michael Owen will play the whole of England's Euro 2008 qualification game against Estonia, if he starts it, but 6/5 that he starts and is substitued before the end.
24 May 2007
England Friendless For South African Test
Bookmakers William Hill rate England as massive underdogs for the first Rugby Union Test against South Africa on Saturday.
24 May 2007
Punter Will Win £10,900 When Dean Takes On South Africa
A Punter from Manchester, looks set to win £10,900 from bookies William Hill after placing a bet in 1999 that Dean Schofield would gain a full England Rugby Union cap.
24 May 2007
100/1 BB8 Taken Off Air- 3/1 Ofcom Force Big Brother Into Apology
Bookmakers William Hill have pushed out the price of Channel 4 pulling the plug on BB8 from 25/1 to 100/1. William Hill's think it far more likely that an incident during BB8 will result in a demand for an apology from OFCOM and offer 3/1 that they do so.
24 May 2007
Liverpool Fans Trust Rafa Not To Put Them In The Red
Liverpool fans have rushed to support Rafa Benitez' ability to produce a trophy winning squad for next season by backing them at 7/4 with William Hill to win one of the major titles available to them.
23 May 2007
Champion Result For A C And Punters
Punters celebrated as Liverpool fans were left to drown their sorrows after their Champions League defeat.
23 May 2007
America's Cup- Louis Vuitton Cup Latest Odds
Emirates Team New Zealand are the 4/6 favourites with bookies William Hill to win the Louis Vuitton Cup with Luna Rossa offered at 11/10.
23 May 2007
2nd Test- Draw Continues To Be Bet Of Choice
Once again the vast majority of bets placed with William Hill for the 2nd Test against the West Indies are for the Draw.
23 May 2007
England Underdogs For South Africa Clash
Bookmakers William Hill expect England to be given a thrashing in the first Rugby Union Test against South Africa on Saturday.
23 May 2007
You Bet - Spice Girls Will Have Christmas Number One
Persistent rumours that the Spice Girls are intending to get together for a shot at the Xmas number 1 has forced bookies William Hill to slash the price of the girls gaining the coveted top spot.
23 May 2007
Electronic GameCard Signs Rank's Mecca Bingo
Electronic Game Card, the creator of the Electronic GameCard has confirmed that Mecca Bingo has placed an order to use Electronic GameCards for a trial in selected Mecca venues.
23 May 2007
Sierra Entertainment Unshackles The Chronicles of Riddick
Sierra Entertainment has announced that The Chronicles of Riddick will blast onto Microsoft's Xbox 360, and debut on the PS3 system, for the first time.
23 May 2007
Come On Rafa Reds Say Bookies In £20m Champions League Gamble
Bookmakers William Hill are anticipating a bonanza betting turnover of up to £20 million on the outcome of the Champions League Final.
22 May 2007
Formula 1 Hurrah For Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton continues to be all the rage with punters piling on the rookie to gain his first win at Monaco.
22 May 2007
Robbo Appointed - United Odds Lengthened
Following the news that Bryan Robson has been appointed as manager at Sheffield United, William Hill have lengthened their odds of winning the Championship title next season.
22 May 2007
Europe 1/1 To Retain Ryder Cup 2008
Following Nick Faldo's announcement that Jose Maria Olazabal and Paul McGinley will be his assistants for the Ryder Cup 2008, bookmakers William Hill offer 1/1 for either Europe or the USA to win and 9/1 that the Cup is drawn.
22 May 2007
Champions League Betting Odds Preview And Tips
AC Milan and Liverpool meet in Wednesday night's Champions League showdown for a re-run of the 2005 final.
16 May 2007
Harry To Resign His Commission?
Following the news that Prince Harry will be banned from going to Iraq, bookmakers William Hill have cut the price of Prince Harry resigning his commission before the end of the year from 5/1 to 2/1.
16 May 2007
Bookies Suspend Manchester City Manager Betting
Bookmakers William Hill have suspended their book on the next Manchester City manager after a flurry of support for Claudio Ranieri forced his odds down from 6/4 to 4/6 favourite.
16 May 2007
Time Continues On Oaks Passage With Musidora Victory
Passage Of Time was made to work hard but showed why she is the Ante-Post favourite for the Vodafone Oaks when taking the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York.
16 May 2007
Ming Odds On To Be Ousted
Bookmakers William Hill believe that Ming Campbell is odds-on to cease to be Lib Dem leader before the next General Election, following an opinion poll which suggested that a majority of Lib Dem voters want him out.
16 May 2007
Harmison First Ball Horror? Punters Pile On Draw
Bookmakers William Hill have opened a book on Steve Harmison's first delivery against the West Indies.
16 May 2007
Bet That Queen Is Greatest Living Briton
Bookmakers William Hill fully expect the Queen to be voted the Greatest Living Briton and she is the odds on favourite at 4/11 to win the award.
16 May 2007
West Brom v Wolves Betting Odds Preview
If this second semi-final second leg can live up to the one decided on penalties at Pride Park, it will be quite a contest.
16 May 2007
Warnock 6/1 To Return In The Premiership
Bookmakers William Hill have opened a book on where Neil Warnock will next be employed as a manager on a permanent basis.
11 May 2007
La Liga Betting Odds Preview And Tips
The four main protagonists in the race for Spain's Primera Division title all enjoy home advantage this coming weekend. If as expected those games go to form, La Liga will be one step closer to the Grandstand finish that has threatened all season.
11 May 2007
Bundesliga Betting Odds Preview And Tips
There are now just two fixtures remaining in this season's German Bundelisga, but three sides still have realistic hopes of glory.
11 May 2007
Bookies Throw In Towel And Pay Out On Brown
Bookmakers William Hill have wasted no time in declaring Gordon Brown Prime Minister-elect, and for the first time in political betting history are paying out to all those customers who, over the past ten years, have backed the Chancellor to succeed Tony Blair.
06 May 2007
Mega Millions Estimated Jackpot Grows To $96 Million
Even though there was no jackpot winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, a lot of players still walked away winners.
01 May 2007
We Are In For The Hottest May On Record
With April all but certain to beat all temperature records, bookmakers William Hill are offering 6/4 that May will beat the present mean temperature record of 12.0C and also offer 6/4 that June is similarly a record breaker.
01 May 2007
George Is Britain's Oldest Punter
Bookmakers William Hill have taken a wager from what they believe to be the oldest gambler ever to place a bet.
01 May 2007
SNP Gambles Goes On As Salmond Odds On To Be First Minister
Alex Salmond has been installed as 4/9 favourite to become Scotland's First Minister following this week's Elections by William Hill who make his Party, the SNP, red hot favourites at 1/3 - the shortest odds they have yet been - to emerge as the largest single Party.
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