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• 49s Betting
  08/08/2016

  A London-based company known as 49s Ltd, which is registered in England and Wales, operates the popular U.K. Lotto game called 49s. Draws take place twice a day throughout the year and bets can be made via online Lotto sites or through numerous betting shops, such as William Hill, Ladbrokes and Betfred. The format o......

• 49s Results
  08/08/2016

  The Lotto game called 49s is a gambling activity which has become very popular throughout the UK. The Lotto is run by a London-based company known as 49s Ltd. Draws take place twice daily, 365 days a year, and punters can wager via online or at betting shops.... Each draw consists of a selection of 6 numbers and a bo......

• About Betting Tipsters
  08/08/2016

  Although handicapping can be enjoyable it can be difficult for the casual gambler to gain all of the relevant information required for multiple events. Betting tipsters are very useful for the part-time player. These professional sports analysts are able to guide punters in making positive and informed choices. Perhap......

• About Bookmakers
  08/08/2016

  Wagering on horse racing and team sports became widespread throughout Britain in the mid-nineteenth century. Around the same time, gambling operators started to create bookkeeping records of their customer’s bets, thus the term used today “bookmaker”. The word bookmaker refers to a person or organisation that determin......

• About In-Play Betting
  08/08/2016

  Betting on sports can be very entertaining but even more so when a bet is based on actions happenings during the actual event, this is called “In-play betting”, “Live betting” or “In-running betting”. Originally, in-play betting was only offered for major sporting events such as world championships which are broadcas......

• About Novelty Betting
  08/08/2016

  Recreational betting is not limited to horse racing and sports. It is possible to bet on a whole array of events including weather, politics and awards. This type of wagering is known as “novelty betting” and the opportunities are endless. Novelty betting has produced some of the highest wins throughout history. The s......

• About Virtual Racing
  08/08/2016

  Despite live horse racing events being hosted 365 days of the year, there is enough enthusiasm for the sport to justify non-stop 24/7 action. Today, virtual racing provides around the clock betting opportunities with simulated motor races, as well as horse and dog racing. Online virtual racing has become very popular ......

• Aintree Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  Aintree Racecourse is a world famous horse racing venue which is located in Liverpool, England. The track gained recognition through its affiliation with the Grand National, a horse race which occurs once a year in April. Other events take place at the facility throughout the racing season. During the 19th century, th......

• All about Back/Lay Betting Arbitrage
  19/08/2011

  Within financial circles, the term “arbitrage” is used to describe a deal in which buying and selling securities or foreign exchange in different markets takes advantage of price discrepancies to make a profit. For example, if an ounce of gold can be purchased on a cheap market for £940 and at the very time sold fo......

• All Types of Bets
  08/08/2016

  Wagering is an exhilarating past-time that can be enjoyed by anyone seeking a form of entertainment that has the potential to return profit. The list below outlines some of the types of betting you will come across within the world of gambling as well as a few ideas on applying them. Bet types explained A Single is......

• All Types of Horse Races
  19/08/2011

  Horse racing in Britain got its start in the 12th century when English knights returned home from the Crusades with Arabian horses. It has been part of British culture ever since.

  The very first state-sanctioned racing events were organised at Newmarket between 1660 and 1685 under the reign of Charles II. In t......

• An Explanation of Each Way Betting
  19/08/2011

  One of the most common types of wagers offered by bookmakers is what is known as the “each way bet.” It is always made up of two separate bets. One is called the “win bet,” selecting a single horse, side, or player to finish as the outright victor in an event. The other is referred to as the “place bet.” This place ......

• An Explanation of How to Read Betting Odds
  19/08/2011

  To wager and win at casinos or bookmakers, it is not necessary to be a genius or mathematical whiz. Many who wager simply bet on hunches and trust their luck, often with excellent results. However, for anyone who wants to be successful at gambling by consistently winning, online or off, having a clear understanding ......

• An Introduction to Online Betting
  08/08/2016

  The arrival on the internet sparked a revolution in remote betting that spread all over the world. When Warren B. Eugene launched the first gaming site (Caribbean Casino) back in 1994, few could have predicted the speed with which online gaming would grow. In 1996, the Antigua-based Intertops Casino and Sportsbook was......

• An Introduction to Sports Betting
  08/08/2016

  The world of sports betting can be quite daunting for the novice. There are so many different ways to bet, so many different types of bets and so much new terminology to learn. A quick glance at a betting website can easily leave your head in a spin if you are a first-time visitor to this environment. A betting shop c......

• Ascot Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  Ascot racecourse was founded by 1711 when Queen Anne decided that an open heath known as East Cote would be perfect for galloping horses. The world famous British venue is located in the town of Ascot in Berkshire. It is owned by Ascot Racecourse Ltd and has strong ties with the British Royal Family - Windsor Castle i......

• Asian Handicap Betting
  08/08/2016

  Asian handicap betting, otherwise known as “Asian line betting”, was created in Indonesia and is a form of wagering on football. There are usually only two possible outcomes in Asian handicap betting: either the bet wins or loses - the possibility of a drawn contest is eliminated. The possible number of outcomes ar......

• Asian Handicap Betting Explained
  19/08/2011

  Also known as “Asian line betting,” Asian handicap betting originated in the Far East, where it has become the most popular form of football wagering. In traditional 1X2 betting, there are three possibilities for the outcome of an event: the home side wins (1), the two sides draw (X), or the away side wins (2). Asia......

• Austrian Football Bundesliga
  08/08/2016

  The Österreichische Fußball-Bundesliga (AKA the Bundesliga) is the top-level national football league in Austria. The league is made up of ten teams and the season starts from July and runs until May - with a winter break commencing in December and ending in February. Winners of the Austrian Bundesliga are crowned cha......

• Ayr Racecourse
  18/08/2013

  The possessor of perhaps more accolades than any other Scottish Horse track, Ayr Racecourse has been voted no less than 19 times the best racecourse in Scotland and the North east. The Racegoers Club, who cast these votes obviously hold this arena in very high esteem, but what is it about the track that inspires such d......

• Ayr Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  With the largest capacity in Scotland for horse racing, Ayr Racecourse has been voted Best Racecourse in Scotland and the North East 19 times by the Racegoers Club, including the last nine years in a row. This premier racecourse hosts regular both flat and jump meetings, with an annual schedule that typically consists......

• Ballinrobe Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  Ballinrobe Racecourse is the only one of its kind in County Mayo, Ireland and one of only four in Connaught. The duel-purpose track is open all throughout the year, during which nine race flat and jump meetings take place. The right-handed oval track is slightly raised and offers a run of two-and-a-half furlongs. The ......

• Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is located just 25 minutes from Chester in the heart of the Welsh countryside near Wrexham. It remains the only horse race track in the UK without a dedicated grandstand. The flat left-handed course features three sharp bends and is used for National Hunt jumping and amateur Point-to-Point rac......

• Bath Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  At 780 feet (238 metres) above sea level, Bath racecourse in Somerset, can claim to be the most elevated flat racing venue in the UK and the third-highest overall behind the jump tracks at Hexham and Exeter. The left-handed course is one mile, four furlongs and 25 yards in distance and is renowned for having a challen......

• Belgian Pro League
  08/08/2016

  The top tier of Belgian professional football is known as the Belgian Pro League or the sponsor-driven title of Jupiler Pro League. Prior to 2009, it was simply known as the First Division. The league consists of 16 clubs and the season runs from July through to May. Teams can be relegated to and promoted from, the Be......

• Bellewstown Racecourse
  08/08/2016

  Bellewstown Racecourse is located in County Meath, Ireland. It sits on the Hill of Crockafotha and has picturesque views of the Irish Sea to the East and the Mountains of Mourne to the North. The course is a one mile and one furlong in length and runs left-handed, offering top-class flat and hurdle racing. There is mu......

• Best Odds Guaranteed
  08/08/2016

  All betting comes with some risk, and horse racing is no exception. Many factors are beyond the control of the bettor but some financial losses can be avoided if certain measures are taken. A good example would be when a horse wins at a much better price than the bettor was offered when they placed there bet. Despite ......

• Bet365 Betting On Chelsea
  03/04/2017

  Chelsea F.C. was founded in 1905, but had to wait 50-years for their first major trophy, which was the League Championship (now the Premier League). Since then, they`ve continue to enjoy major success, rising to become one of the biggest and best-supported teams in the world. That`s why supporters and football fans al......

• Bet365 Betting On Everton
  12/04/2017

  Everton may not have won a major trophy since their FA Cup win in 1995, but their record 114 seasons in the top-flight of English Football is littered with success. You might not know this, but only three clubs have been crowned Champions of England more times than The Toffees, so let’s take a look at some of the ways......

• Bet365 Betting on Liverpool
  05/04/2017

  Liverpool FC have nearly 125-years of history, and in that period they`ve been one of the most successful teams in England. They`ve a wealth of silverware in their trophy cabinet – so it`s time to take a look at the history of their success to see if it can shed light on how to bet on Liverpool. The Premier League Li......

• Bet365 betting On Manchester City
  05/04/2017

  Manchester City were once the poor neighbours of Manchester United, but in the last decade they`ve emerged from their neighbour`s shadow to establish themselves as one of the biggest clubs in English Football. A Money-Bags Chairman bought them a new stadium, some of the world`s best players, and even enticed in one of......

• Bet365 Betting On Manchester United
  12/04/2017

  Manchester United are the most successful club in the history of English Football. They may have started life as lowly Newton Heath but, in the 115-years they’ve been Manchester United, they have certainly been the punter’s friend on numerous occasions. The Premier League Manchester United have been Champions of Engl......

• Bet365 Betting On Southampton
  12/04/2017

  Southampton F.C. started life in 1885 as Southampton St Mary`s, and it`s that original link with the church that earned them their nickname of "The Saints". Fittingly, after leaving their old ground, The Dell, in 2001, they moved to a new ground called St Mary`s Stadium. However, their success throughout their history......

• Bet365 Betting On Stoke
  12/04/2017

  Stoke City F.C. started life as Stoke Ramblers in 1863, before becoming Stoke in 1878, and finally settling on Stoke City in 1925. However, despite winning 6 lower-league titles in their long history, they have never been crowned Champions of England, even when they had the brilliant Sir Stanley Matthews on the books.......

• Bet365 Betting On Tottenham
  12/04/2017

  Tottenham Hotspur FC, or Spurs as they are nicknamed by most, will forever be in the history books for being the first team to complete the English League and FA Cup Double (1961) in the 20th century. They were also the first English team to win the European Cup Winners Cup (1963), and the first English Team to win bo......

• Bet365 Blackjack
  28/03/2017

  Blackjack remains one of the world’s most popular card games, and it is played in land-based and online casinos around the world. Traditional or classic blackjack is still popular, but you can also play variants of the original game at Bet365, including Blackjack Surrender and Premium Blackjack. Blackjack Blackjack i......

• Bet365 Contact
  28/03/2017

  Bet365 has established itself as the world`s leading online bookmakers, and you contact them in a variety of ways if you have any queries or questions that need answering. You can contact them via Live-Chat, Email, Phone, Web Message or Post – and, whilst Live-Chat is most people`s preferred method, the choice is your......

• Bet365 Download App
  29/01/2017

  With more than 10 million clients spread over 200 countries, Bet365 have grown to become one of the biggest and most recognised betting brands in the world. Originally founded in 2000, Bet365 has fully embraced technological advances to remain at the forefront of the industry. As a result, tens of billions of pounds......

• Bet365 Email
  03/04/2017

  Primary Email: support-eng@customerservices365.com As one of the world’s biggest online betting companies, Bet365 are a familiar name to anyone who wagers on sport. With millions of customers in over 200 companies, it is no surprise that the company has developed an extensive customer support network. Of course, we a......

• Bet365 in Austria
  03/04/2017

  Clients in Austria can easily wager at Bet365 thanks to the country’s open attitude towards sports betting. This is in contrast to their approach to other forms of gambling which is rather more restrictive. Austria is quite a small country with a population of less than 9 million. It was restored as a democracy in the......

• Bet365 in Germany
  19/02/2017

  Bet365 began life in the UK but they have now expanded all over the globe. Previously strict gambling laws in Germany have since been relaxed slightly and since 2012, punters in Germany have been able to enjoy betting online with Bet365. However, there is still some grey area regarding legislation. Bet365 has become t......

• Bet365 in India
  28/03/2017

  Despite notoriously strict betting regulations in India, many online betting companies are now accepting bets from customers based in India, including Bet365. While some online betting sites do not cater directly for Indian customer, or even offer betting facilities in the local currency, this is not an issue with Bet......

• Bet365 Live Chat
  29/01/2017

  As one of the world’s most high profile online betting companies, Bet365 have a huge customer base to please and a massive reputation to maintain. It is therefore no surprise that they have invested heavily in their global customer support network. Their goal is ensure that every customer is satisfied with the quality......

• Bet365 Login
  29/01/2017

  When you open a Bet365 account, you will be asked to provide an email address, a username and a password. Once your account has been set up and verified, you can then use these details to access your account. When you navigate to the Bet365 home page, you will see a choice of options including Sports, In-Play, Casino,......

• Bet365 Max Payout
  28/03/2017

  Winning big is something we all dream of. Therefore, when placing bets with a high-profile, well-established and well-respected bookmaker like Bet365, it’s important to know what the maximum pay-out is on any bet you place. Below is a list of the main maximum payouts offered by Bet365 in any 24-hour period. Soccer It......

• Bet365 on Android
  03/04/2017

  Catering for more than 10 million customers in over 200 countries worldwide is not an easy task. But as one of the world’s biggest betting online companies, that is exactly what Bet365 have to do. And with more and more people betting on the go, the importance of mobile platforms is growing fast. Since its inception......

• Bet365 Roulette Games
  28/03/2017

  Bet365 currently offers a variety of Roulette Games to its members, including European Roulette, Roulette Pro, Mini-Wheel Roulette, Multi-Wheel Roulette, and Age Of Gods: Furious 4 Roulette. However, before you choose which variety of roulette to play, you may want to understand the types of bets you can place. Type ......

• Bet365 Verification Process
  29/01/2017

  In order to maintain its reputation as a secure and safe place in which to conduct betting activities, Bet365 will ask you to verify your account before you can withdraw funds for the first time. While this process may seem slightly inconvenient, it is designed to protect users by ensuring that only the registered cus......

• Bet365 VIP Scheme
  29/01/2017

  The Bet365 Poker VIP scheme allows players to earn merit points while playing poker for real money. The scheme applies to tournaments as well as cash tables. All accumulated points are credited to the players account and can be used to access cash bonuses. Players can check their merit point’s balance at any time by......

• Bet365 with Neteller
  29/01/2017

  Neteller is an online funding platform that falls into the e-money/e-wallet category. The service is operated by the UK-based global payments company, Paysafe Group Plc. The service allows money to be transferred to and from participating merchants, and funds can be withdrawn from accounts via bank transfer or by usin......

• Bet365 with PayPal
  29/01/2017

  PayPal has become such a common method of performing financial transactions that it is no surprise that many betting companies are now integrating this funding platform into their systems. PayPal is a fast, secure and convenient way of sending and receiving money without having to reveal your bank card details to any ......

• Bet365 with Skrill
  19/02/2017

  As one of the world’s biggest bookmakers, Bet365 has a duty to deliver a convenient and user-friendly betting experience to over 20 million customers. This includes offering a wide range of funding options from leading providers such as Skrill. What is Skrill? Skrill is essentially an eWallet that offers a quick and ......

• Bet365 Withdrawal Process
  29/01/2017

  For many punters, being able to get quick access to their winnings is important. Indeed, it seems only fair that companies that offer almost instant ways to fund your account should also offer a similar level of service when it comes to withdrawals. How to withdraw from Bet365 Withdrawing funds from your Bet365 acc......

• Betfred App Download
  19/03/2017

  Betfred is renowned for being an online gaming platform that offers great promotions. Originally just a bookmaker, Betfred has branched out, and now offers members an online casino, live-casino, Betfred Vegas, Games, Bingo, Lotto, Virtual Sports and Poker. Many of these betting platforms can be accessed straight from ......

• BetFred App Review
  03/09/2016

  BetFred are one of the most popular online bookmakers in the UK, so it is no surprise that they offer their customers one of the most impressive mobile apps on the market. Existing customers can download the app from the IOS or Android stores and get up and running in just a few clicks, while new customers will need t......

• Betfred Live Chat
  28/03/2017

  Live-Chat Support is one of the best inventions that bookmakers and casinos have incorporated in recent years and, whilst you used to get stuck in a queue for hours when it was originally used, Betfred’s live-chat support is now usually well-manned, with requests and queries answered quickly. Chatting With Betfred If......

• Betfred Login
  19/03/2017

  Fred Done, owner of Betfred, likes to keep his members happy, and that’s why he’s made logging-in to your Betfred Account a very easy process. Whether you want to bet on sports, tote-pools, at the casino, at the live-casino, on games, bingo, lotto, virtuals, poker or at the recently launched Betfred Vegas, you can do......

• Betfred Verification Process
  28/03/2017

  As a person must be aged 18 or over to gamble in the United Kingdom, online bookmakers and casinos have to adopt a strict no under-age gambling policy, which is enforced by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission to protect all parties. Therefore, when you open a Betfred account, if the initial checks do not confirm th......

• Betfred VIP
  28/03/2017

  For players that like to bet big, VIP Treatment is a massive part of being a member of any of the leading online bookmakers and/or casinos – and Betfred certainly knows how to treat its VIP Members. There are two areas of Betfred VIP: VIP Sports and VIP E-Gaming, and both offer customers some matching benefits and som......

• Betfred with PayPal
  19/03/2017

  There are many ways to deposit funds at Betfred, and one of the most popular ways is by PayPal. If you haven’t already got a PayPal account, or you would like more information about PayPal click visit www.paypal.com. Why Use PayPal To Deposit Funds At Betfred PayPal is a popular way to deposit funds to Betfred Accoun......

• Betfred Withdrawal Process
  28/03/2017

  If you`ve placed a winning bet at Betfred, you`ll probably want to withdraw your winnings – and the Betfred Withdrawal process is a very easy process. How To Make A Withdrawal From Betfred Click on the ‘My Account’ tab, which is the green tab located in the top tight-hand corner of the home-page. Click on the ‘......

• Bets and Combinations of All Types
  19/08/2011

  Even for experienced handicappers, the vast array of possible bets can be somewhat bewildering. In addition to so-called single-wager “Straight Bets,” there are many “combinations,” which are patterns formed with multiple bets to maximise the possibility of winning. Following are alphabetical lists describing the mo......

• Betting Exchanges
  12/04/2017

  Over the last few years, a new type of betting company has arisen to compete with the traditional bookmakers - a betting exchange. The main difference with a betting exchange - the most popular being Betfair - is instead of betting directly against a bookmaker, you effectively cut out the middle man and bet against ot......

• Betting in Acapulco
  08/08/2016

  Acapulco is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The seaside resort became a popular getaway destination for millionaires and Hollywood stars in the 1950s and this led to the area’s famous reputation. Today, Acapulco still attracts huge volumes of tourists who come to visit the sandy beaches, luxurious hotels and r......

• Betting in Amsterdam
  08/08/2016

  Casino facilities in Holland were first offered in Zandvoort in 1974 but capital city Amsterdam has since grown to become the country’s leading gambling hotspot. With strict government controls in place, that situation is unlikely to change soon. When arriving in Holland, Gambling enthusiasts encounter their very fir......

• Betting in Argentina
  30/11/2015

  Since becoming free from Spanish rule in the late 1800s, Argentina has established itself as a major power on the South American continent. As residents of a democratic country, the people of Argentina can enjoy a range of betting activities including most popular types of sports gambling. Pari-mutuel horse race gambl......

• Betting in Atlantic City
  08/08/2016

  Atlantic City is a resort town in New Jersey. In 1853, the first hotel was constructed and by 1870, the town had gained notoriety for becoming America’s first seaside “Boardwalk”. In 1921, the Miss America Pageant was founded and then in 1934, Atlantic City inspired the creation of the world famous board game “Monopol......

• Betting in Australia
  30/11/2015

  Casino and bookmaker businesses hold a prestigious reputation within Australian culture; in fact, it has been claimed that the country has one of the largest betting industries in the world. As a result of the countries’ gambling obsession, the amount wagered and the cost of the gambling industry as a whole is beginn......

• Betting in Austria
  30/11/2015

  According to official GDP per population figures, Austria is one of the ten richest nations in the world. In 1955, the country became a member of the United Nations and since 1995 it has been a member of the European Union (EU). In 1999, as a result of its EU membership, the country adopted the Euro as its official cu......

• Betting in Belarus
  30/11/2015

  In 1991, following the end of the Cold War, the landlocked Eastern European country of Belarus achieved independence from the Soviet Union. The republic is governed from the capital of Minsk and now boasts a population in excess of 10 million. In Belarus, most of the legalised gambling facilities are to be found in......

• Betting in Belgium
  30/11/2015

  Belgium may the home of the standard-setting European Union but the country is not proving itself as an ideal role-model when it comes to the field of gaming regulations. As of 2010, Belgium has increasingly become less flexible regarding its gambling rules and this in turn is causing tensions with gambling’s governin......

• Betting in Birmingham
  08/08/2016

  The major city of Birmingham is located in the West Midlands region of England. With a population of 1.1 million, it the second most populous area in the U.K. Historically, Birmingham has seen many transformations - from 6th and 7th centaury settlements to medieval market towns, later progressing forward to become the......

• Betting in Bogota
  08/08/2016

  Bogota city sits on a high plateau in the Andes Mountains. The city is the capital of Columbia and has a population of nearly 7 million. It is the country’s main hub for administrative, political, economic, industrial, cultural, artistic, sports and tourism matters. Bogota is a sprawling city which is split into 20 se......

• Betting in Bolivia
  30/11/2015

  Following its separation from Spain in 1825, gambling was permitted in Bolivia for more than 100 years. However, following the country’s transition to a socialist republic in the 1930s, many industries were nationalised, and by 1938; gambling in the nation became completely illegal. In 2002, following economic reforms......

• Betting in Bratislava
  08/08/2016

  Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic. The city has been known as Bratislava since 1919, making it a relatively young International city. In 1993, Slovakia became independent from Czechoslovakia. Bratislava is the country’s largest city and is the only national capital to boarder two independent countries, ......

• Betting in Brazil
  30/11/2015

  Brazil is the fifth largest country on the planet with ten bordering countries, 26 states and one federal region. The cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are located in the southeast of the country, a region that has the highest population as well as the most wealth. Nearly all methods of gambling were allowed in......

• Betting in Brussels
  08/08/2016

  Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and has a population in excess of 1.1 million. As well as being the headquarters of Belgium’s national government, it is also the seat of the European Union (EU). It is made up of 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels. Brussels most famous landmark is Central Square ......

• Betting in Bucharest
  08/08/2016

  Bucharest is the capital city of Romania. In 1989, the Iron Curtain fell and Romania became independent. However, foreign investment into the country’s gambling industry did not occur until 2003. Together, Liverpool-based Company, Stanley Leisure Gaming Group and Invicta created a new brand of betting shops named Stan......

• Betting in Budapest
  08/08/2016

  The city now known as Budapest was first established by the Celts around 200 years ago and was later occupied by the Romans. The city sits alongside the river Danube and until 896 was part of Bulgaria. When the Principality of Hungary was established, its capital was named “Buda”. On the opposite side of the river, a ......

• Betting in Bulgaria
  30/11/2015

  With the end of communism and the break-up of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, Bulgaria began accepting the customs of the western world. As a result, the Sports and gambling industry became more readily available to Bulgarian citizens. In 1990, a Bulgarian bookie called Eurofootball was set up - aptly named due to......

• Betting in Cairo
  08/08/2016

  Cairo is Egypt’s largest city and also its capital. Situated alongside the Nile River, Cairo was established in 969 CE, near to an area known as “Old Cairo”. Remains of ancient civilizations can still be observed there today. Cairo rapidly progressed to becoming a hub for cultural and political life. It became known a......

• Betting in Cancun
  08/08/2016

  The Mexican city of Cancun is on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula facing the Caribbean Sea. Originally the region was a fisherman’s island covered with virgin forest and undiscovered beaches. The city started life as a governmental funded tourism programme in 1974. This led to Cancun becoming one of Mexico’s most p......

• betting in Cannes
  08/08/2016

  The City of Cannes is located on the French Riviera. Tourists have been visiting the area for hundreds of years and it has become synonymous with the rich and famous. The Cannes film festival has been held here every year since 1949. Cannes enjoys a Mediterranean climate with infrequent rainfall. The Promenade de la ......

• Betting in Chile
  30/11/2015

  In 1810, Napoleon dethroned The Spanish King, giving Chile the opportunity to become an Independent nation. Chile’s government has since undergone many alterations but the country’s independence has always remained steadfast. The military dictator, General Auguste Pinochet took control over Chile in 1973 and ruled unt......

• Betting in China
  30/11/2015

  Many of the gambling activities played around the globe today, actually derived from China. For instance the game called “Keno,” which is a lottery-style game, generated enough profit to help with the building of China’s Great Wall. Dominoes were originally thought up by the Chinese in the 10th century. Traditional bo......

• Betting in Colombia
  30/11/2015

  Columbia is situated to the northwest of Southern America; sharing borders with Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, Panama and Ecuador. Columbia was under Spanish rule from 1525 until 1830, when it was declared as the Republic of Columbia. Gambling existed illegally in Columbia throughout the Spanish colonial years, right up un......

• Betting in Costa Rica
  30/11/2015

  Over the years, Costa Rica - located in Central America - has offered many types of gambling. Christopher Columbus first travelled to the east coast of the country in 1502, after which, the territory was taken over by the Spanish. By the middle of the 19th century, Independence was announced and later in 1889, democr......

• Betting in Croatia
  30/11/2015

  The former country of Yugoslavia comprised of six republics, Croatia being one of them. The government’s gambling regulations meant that citizens could only place one type of sports bet at their state-controlled outlets. This bet involved choosing the outcomes of 13 football games in the same week When Croatia gained......

• Betting in Czech Republic
  30/11/2015

  The Czech communist regime ended in 1989 under the movement known as the Velvet Revolution. Once the Iron Curtain had fallen, the Czech citizens were able to welcome a new democratic parliament. Czech separated from Slovakia in 1993, and officially became an independent state known as The Czech Republic. The current ......

• Betting in Denmark
  30/11/2015

  Denmark joined the EU European Union in 1973. With regards to its gambling industry, bookies from abroad and independent Danish betting organisations are not permitted to trade in the country. The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) regulates all state gambling activities and a national organisation called Dansk Spil runs......

• Betting in Ecuador
  09/09/2013

  Ecuador was part of the Spanish colonial empire: it became independent in 1830, and is now a presentational republic. To its west lies the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, and bordering it on the north is Columbia, while to the south and east is Peru. It was seen as one of the most progressive and lenient areas for g......

• Betting in Ecuador
  30/11/2015

  Ecuador is located in South America and is next to shares its borders with Peru and Columbia. Its gambling industry is considered to be the fastest growing in all of the continent and at the forefront of progression. In 2010, some 160 betting venues throughout the country provided approximately 25,000 full time jobs. ......

• Betting in Edinburgh
  08/08/2016

  Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland which is part of the United Kingdom. The city attracts high volumes of tourists each year and is the second most visited place in the UK behind London. The capital city is also the seat of the Scottish Parliament. In 2014, Edinburgh’s population was reported to be 1.339 million. T......

• Betting in Egypt
  30/11/2015

  Gambling venues have been available in Egypt since the 1950s with lotteries, casinos and sportsbooks proving popular throughout the nation. Six-sided dice found on archaeological digs have proven that games of chance were being enjoyed in Egypt thousands of years ago. Out of all of the Arab countries, Egypt has the mo......

• Betting in Estonia
  01/02/2016

  The Republic of Estonia is located in the Baltic region of northernmost Europe, and shares its borders with Russia and Latvia. The capital city is Tallinn, which faces the Gulf of Finland. Estonia has a relatively small population of approximately 1.5 million, but despite this the country has a large gambling industry......

• Betting in Finland
  01/02/2016

  Gambling in Finland is split into three main categories: bingo, casino and slot machines. All of which are governed under the 1966, Lottery Act. Regulated horse racing and sports gambling are also available and provide funds for non-profit organisations. Oy Veikkaus Ab manages the National Lottery as well as promotin......

• Betting in France
  01/02/2016

  Many types of betting are legal within the realms of the French gambling industry and the country follows a similar model to the UK. The gambling companies available in both countries have many similarities and the punters seem to have similar betting tastes. Pari-Mutuel or PMU betting is apparent within a wide range......

• Betting in Frankfurt
  08/08/2016

  Frankfurt is located in the German state of Hesse. It ranks as the fifth largest city in Germany with a population of over 700,000. Frankfurt is a major epicentre for finance and transport. It is also a hub for culture, tourism, education, trade fairs, festivals, opera houses and museums. Frankfurt provides plenty of ......

• Betting in Germany
  01/02/2016

  Located within Europe, Germany is certainly considered a super power on the continent. The country has an impressive sporting portfolio and a vibrant and lucrative gambling industry. In Germany nearly all sports betting is permitted, which gives the citizens a lot of scope in terms of wagering. This has proven to be ......

• Betting in Gibraltar
  01/02/2016

  Gibraltar is British territory located to the south of the Iberian Peninsula. It has a small land mass of six square kilometres with a population of approximately 30,000, making the city very heavily populated for its size. Gibraltar’s main areas of trade are within the finance sector and tourism. The state currency u......

• Betting in Glasgow
  08/08/2016

  Glasgow is a port city in West Central Scotland situated on the banks of the River Clyde. Glasgow’s GDP per capita is the third largest in the UK behind Edinburgh and London. Glasgow has many manufacturing industries such as engineering, construction, shipbuilding, chemicals, textiles, brewing and distilling, and publ......

• Betting in Goa
  08/08/2016

  Goa is a state in western India with a coastline that runs along the Arabian Sea. It is India’s smallest state by area and has the fourth smallest population in the country. Goa is also India’s most affluent state. Tourists, both domestic and international, flock to Goa for its beautiful beaches, flora and fauna, worl......

• Betting in Greece
  01/02/2016

  The origins of gambling in Greece is extremely stretch back even further than the Olympic Games, which were first held in 776 BC. In Greek mythology, it is said that the gods threw dice to determine which area of the universe they would command. Today, the citizens enjoy playing Backgammon and lottery games machines, ......

• Betting in Hamburg
  08/08/2016

  Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and the country’s biggest port with a population of approximately 1.7 million. Hamburg has played an important role in trading with Europe since the middle ages. It joined the Hanseatic League and free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire, then becoming a sovereign state und......

• Betting in Hong Kong
  01/02/2016

  In 1842, the United Kingdom took control of Hong Kong from China as part of the treaty of Nanking. Until this point in time, the island had been an assortment of fishing villages. Following this, the Kowloon Peninsula was incorporated into the UK colony and in 1898, the whole area known as the New Territories - from K......

• Betting in Hungary
  01/02/2016

  Hungary joined the European Union and NATO after regaining its freedom in 1991. Prior to this, the nation had been part of the Eastern Bloc after Russian were deployed to quell an anti-Soviet movement during the Cold War. In 1991, the Hungarian Gambling Act enabled a state monopoly to govern the nations gambling indus......

• Betting in Iceland
  01/02/2016

  Iceland is located in the Northern Atlantic with Reykjavik, the capital city, being the northernmost city on the planet. Out of all of the Nordic countries, Iceland has the smallest population with approximately 310,000 citizens. However, as an island, it is the 18th largest worldwide. Akureyri and Reykjanebaer are tw......

• Betting in India
  01/02/2016

  In India, all betting activities are strictly regulated with just two of its states legally permitted to promote gambling. Just one casino can be found in the state of Sikkim, while Goa offers seven gambling venues and five casino cruise ships located on the River Mandovi. The nation’s citizens spend over 1 trillion R......

• Betting in Israel
  01/02/2016

  In 1948, Israel officially became an independent state. The country is located in the Mediterranean basin and shares its borders with Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. Tel Aviv is the centre of the nation’s finances and Jerusalem is the capital. The parliamentary republic has a population of approximately 8 million ci......

• Betting in Italy
  01/02/2016

  Italy’s gambling history can be traced back to 300BC, when a board game known as “Duodecim Scriptorum” was played. The dice-based game eventually evolved into the popular modern game of Backgammon. The Italian government also authorised the world’s very first casino, known as “The Ridotto”, which was located in Venice......

• Betting in Japan
  01/02/2016

  Most types of gambling are prohibited in Japan, however horseracing and motor racing betting is accepted as they are regarded as public sports. Japan’s government have authorised horse race betting and the country is gaining global recognition in the sport. Horseracing is also enjoyed by the citizens and is a popular......

• Betting in Jeju Si
  08/08/2016

  Jeju Si is the capital of Jejudo, an island off the North Coast of mainland South Korea. The city has a population of roughly 435,413 million citizens. It is a very popular holiday destination due to having warm summers and mild winters, and is often referred to as “the Island of the gods”. The city’s tourism industry......

• Betting in Las Vegas
  08/08/2016

  In 1931, the Nevada State government opened up the gambling market to the general public by legalising all games of chance. Around that time the country was emerging from the Great Depression and it was thought that the promotion of the gambling industry would be advantageous to the state. As a result, Las Vegas grew ......

• Betting in Latvia
  01/02/2016

  Since 1991, when it parted from Soviet Union rule, the Republic of Latvia has been an independent Baltic state. The country is run by a democratic parliament, and in 2004, they became a member of the European Union and NATO. Latvia currently has a population of approximately 2.2 million people. The language widely spo......

• Betting in Leeds
  08/08/2016

  The city of Leeds is located in the English county of Yorkshire. Today, Leeds has a population of approximately 774 million citizens. Originally, Leeds started out as a small village, later growing into a local agricultural market town and eventually progressing into a thriving city and major industrial hub. Historica......

• Betting in Lima
  08/08/2016

  In 1535, a Spanish conquistador called Francisco Pizarro originally founded the city of Lima. Since then it has developed to become Peru’s biggest city and capital. Today, Lima’s population is approximately 8.4 million citizens. Lima spreads throughout the valleys of the Rimac, Chillon and Lurin rivers along the Pacif......

• Betting in Lithuania
  01/02/2016

  Lithuania is located in Northern Europe and is the biggest of the three Baltic States. It became independent from the Soviet Union in 1990. Lithuania is a democratic Republic and in 2004, joined the European Union as a full member. The currency used was the Litas until the recent change over to the Euro. The national ......

• Betting in London
  08/08/2016

  London’s history can be traced back to around 50 AD when the Romans founded a civilian town and named it Londinium. For two millennia, London City has been a cosmopolitan area and a central hub for culture, governance and economics. It is likely that gambling activities were present in the early days of the city due ......

• Betting in Luxembourg
  01/02/2016

  Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, bordered by Germany, France and Belgium. Since 1868, the nation has been run as a constitutional monarchy. It is the last Grand Duchy left in the world, with The Grand Duke Henri acting as head of state. The nation is governed by a Prime Minister from the chosen party of the C......

• Betting in Macau
  08/08/2016

  Macau is situated on China’s southern coast. The peninsula was under Portuguese control until 1999, after which the region gained independence and reverted back to Chinese rule. Thereafter, Macau flourished becoming a popular tourist destination and an international hub for gambling. Business magnate, Stanley Ho is n......

• Betting in Madrid
  08/08/2016

  Madrid is Spain’s capital city and with a population of approximately 3.2m citizens - it is also the country’s largest. Within the European Union, Madrid is the third largest city by population after London and Berlin. The city is divided into 21 districts, which are subdivided into a further 28 wards or barrios. The ......

• Betting in Malaysia
  01/02/2016

  Malaysia gained independence from British rule in 1957. The country is run by a federal government and is modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system, left over from the British Colonial years. In 2006, the Malaysian government changed the Betting Act of 1953 to outline gambling as troublesome and not in keeping ......

• Betting in Manila
  08/08/2016

  Manila is the capital of the Philippines and by far the country’s largest city. Originally settled in 1571, the city spent 300 years under Spanish colonial rule and a brief spell under American and Japanese control before becoming fully independent in 1946. Gambling has been permitted in the city since 1976 when the s......

• Betting in Mexico
  01/02/2016

  Mexico has not accepted gambling to the extent of many other Latin American nations; however, it is more tolerant towards the activity than the United States of America. Mexico is strongly connected with the Catholic Church which forbids most types of betting, however, Mexico’s political history has changed over the y......

• Betting in Minsk
  08/08/2016

  A landlocked country in Eastern Europe, Minsk is the biggest city and capital of Belarus. It is located on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers. Minsk has a population of approximately two million citizens and has a major industrial presence within Belarus, contributing to almost half of the Belarusian domestic budget. It ......

• Betting in Morocco
  01/02/2016

  The Islamic nation of Morocco condones many types of gambling, however the country’s gambling industry is relatively small. Lately, it seems that the Moroccan government might be looking to open up the market in view of to maximise tourist revenues and to benefit local companies. In 1956, Morocco became independent, h......

• Betting in Nepal
  01/02/2016

  Nepal is situated in South Asia between India and Tibet and is home to Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the planet. The nation is home to around 30 million citizens of which 80% are Hindu. The national language is known as Nepali. Unlike many other nations in South Asia, Nepal licences and regulates casinos. In orde......

• Betting in New Zealand
  01/02/2016

  Europeans first arrived in New Zealand in 1642 after which, the country became home to many missionaries, merchants and whalers who brought their gambling habits with them. The indigenous Maori people fully resisted any attempts to force European ways upon them and for 200 hundred years, the different cultures continu......

• Betting in Nicaragua
  01/02/2016

  Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America but has a much smaller population than it neighbours, Honduras and Costa Rica. Most of the 6 million residents live in the capital Managua or one of six other major cities where Spanish is the national language and the Cordoba is the currency. From 1502, when Christ......

• Betting in Norway
  01/02/2016

  Gambling in Norway has an illustrious past, similar to that of other European nations. Although it was briefly suppressed in the middle of the 20th century, Norway’s gambling industry gradually recovered, and by 1999, the countries wagering per capita elevated to reach third in all of Europe, with just Spain and Italy......

• Betting in Oman
  01/02/2016

  The Sultanate of Oman is located in Southwest Asia and shares boarders with the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Oman consists of five different areas, Az Zahirah, Ash Sharqiyah, Al Batinah, Ad Dakhiliyah and Al Wusta. There are four administrations, Muscat, Musandam, Dhofar and Al Buraimi. Since 1970, th......

• Betting in Panama
  01/02/2016

  The Republic of Panama is located in Central America and lies between Columbia and Costa Rica. In 1914, a 51 mile-long canal was built to enable ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The official language is Spanish and the currency used is the U.S. Dollar. The Spanish empire ruled Panama from 1538 ......

• Betting in Panama City
  08/08/2016

  Panama City was founded by the Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Davila in 1519. The country had a long and eventful history prior to the completion of the man-made Panama Canal, which opened in 1914. In 1989, the country’s notorious dictator General Manuel Noriega was ousted and martial law was lifted, leading to the ......

• Betting in Paraguay
  01/02/2016

  The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked country which is located in South America. It shares boarders with Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina. The country has 17 provinces and one capital, Asuncion. Paraguay’s population is approximately 6.5 million, the national languages spoken are Guarani and Spanish, and the official ......

• Betting in Paris
  08/08/2016

  Despite the fact that Paris introduced the timeless table games of Roulette and Chemin de Fer to the world, the French gambling scene does not come close to matching the scale of Las Vegas, Macau, or indeed London. In fact, the English capital is home to more Roulette wheels per capita than Paris. In the French capita......

• Betting in Peru
  01/02/2016

  The Republic of Peru is the third biggest country in South America; it is approximately three-times bigger than California. The nation shares borders with Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile. The official language spoken is Spanish and the currency used is the Nuevo Sol. Peru’s population has reached almost 3......

• Betting in Poland
  01/02/2016

  Professional, Totolek and STS are the three major players in Poland’s gambling industry. Between them, these bookmakers manage in excess of 1000 betting shops nationwide. The Polish government has devised its own style of taxation on betting. The industry’s turnover is taxed at 10% and another 10% is levied on winnin......

• Betting in Portugal
  07/02/2016

  In principle, Portuguese gambling laws do not permit games of chance. However, in the country’s former colony of Macau, Portuguese regulations allowed all sorts of gambling activity such as dog racing, Jai Jai and table games to take place for many years. The Portuguese government are of the opinion that such gambling......

• Betting in Posadas
  08/08/2016

  Posadas is a capital city in the Argentine province of Misiones with a population of approximately 324,756 citizens. One might imagine that Buenos Aires, being the nation’s capital is the only place in Argentina to find significant recreational and cultural action but this is not the case. Posadas offers a wealth of a......

• Betting in Prague
  08/08/2016

  Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It has a population of 1.247 million residents and is the 14th-biggest city within the European Union. Prague’s history spans over 11 century’s and has long been a European centre of politics, culture, and economics. In fact, Prague was once the capital of the Holy Rom......

• Betting in Reno
  08/08/2016

  The city of Reno is located in the U.S. State of Nevada, close to the borders of California. Reno is often referred to as “The Biggest Little City in the World” due to its lively gambling and recreational scene which first began in the early 1930’s. The streets are adorned with bright neon garlands which are almost ......

• Betting in Riga
  08/08/2016

  The capital city of Latvia is Riga. It is the country’s biggest city with a population over 600,000 residents. Riga is situated on the banks of the River Daugava, facing the Baltic Sea at the Gulf of Riga. Its ancient port has been a hub for trade since its founding in 1201, and more recently, the city has excelled in......

• Betting in Romania
  07/02/2016

  Romania became free from communist rule with the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1989. The Romanians were then free to enjoy many aspects of Western lifestyles and cultures, which included sports and games. In 2003, government officials were keen to receive more tax revenues, and by allowing foreign contributions to i......

• Betting in Russia
  07/02/2016

  There is much curiosity with regards to Russia’s Casinos and sportsbooks. For many years, Russian citizens were banned from all types of betting, and the same applied to gambling activities between friends. However, in the 1980s, the laws were changed meaning that Russia now enjoys a successful gambling industry. Russ......

• Betting in San Jose
  08/08/2016

  The capital city of Costa Rica is San Jose (Spanish for Saint Joseph). San Jose is the nation’s biggest city and has a population of approximately 288,054 citizens. It is home to the seat of government and the centre of all political and economic matters in the country. San Jose is situated in the Central Valley and i......

• Betting in San Juan
  08/08/2016

  San Juan is the capital and biggest city of Puerto Rico. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States and is officially called “Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista” (Municipality of the Capital City of Saint John The Baptist). The area was first settled by Spanish colonists in 1521, who named th......

• Betting in Santo Domingo
  08/08/2016

  Santo Domingo is located on the banks of the river Ozama, which flows into the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital and biggest city of the Caribbean Nation, the Dominican Republic. The metropolitan population is approximately 2,908 million. Santo Domingo is in fact the oldest constantly populated European community in a......

• Betting in Saudi Arabia
  07/02/2016

  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is situated on the Arabian Peninsula. Its neighbours include Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia is the 14th biggest country on the planet and the population is roughly 28 million. Riyal is the official currency and the language most ......

• Betting in Seoul
  08/08/2016

  Seoul is the capital city of Southern Korea. The word for capital city in the Korean language is “Seoul”. It is thought that the city was founded in 18BCE on the northern banks of the Han River. However, the city only began to grow into a large metropolis at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Today, Seoul’s population......

• Betting in Serbia
  07/02/2016

  In 1964, gambling was made legal in Serbia (which was part of Yugoslavia) and the first casino appeared in Belgrade. By 1979, Casinos were being controlled by the government. Gambling activity is still permitted today, regardless of the country’s unsettled politics. Yugoslavia consisted of six republics until the 199......

• Betting in Sharm el Sheikh
  08/08/2016

  The city of Sharm el-Sheikh is located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the coastal strip of the Red Sea in Egypt. For many centuries, Sharm el-Sheikh was a tranquil fishing village under Ottoman rule. However, having recognised that the region had a strategic location overlooking the Straits of Tiran at ......

• Betting in Singapore
  07/02/2016

  Singapore became an independent country in 1965, having separated from Malaysia. Gambling activity in the “Garden City” had been an intrinsic part of local life for many years prior to independence. This was mainly because the British colonialists had brought with them the notion of lotteries, horse racing, rugby, foo......

• Betting in Slovakia
  08/08/2016

  The Slovak Republic, also known as Slovakia is located in the East of Europe. The Parliamentary Republic is bordered by the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Hungary and Ukraine. Slovakia’s population exceeds 5 million, Slovak is the official language, and the nation uses the Euro as its official currency. From 1918, S......

• Betting in Slovenia
  08/08/2016

  All gambling in Slovenia was completely banned up until 1989. After the country gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, gaming halls and casinos became available in the bigger cities. Later, in 1995, the Gambling Act authorized regulated gambling throughout the nation. The opening up of Slovenia’s gambling indust......

• Betting in Sofia
  08/08/2016

  Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia, also happens to be the country’s biggest urbanization with a population of approximately 1.26 million citizens. Sofia is situated on the foothills of Mount Vitosha and has been inhabited by humans since at least 7000 BCE. Historical records indicate that a Celtic tribe settled in the So......

• Betting in South Africa
  08/08/2016

  South African gambling activity has been strictly regulated since the late 1600s, and most forms of betting were completely banned in 1965. However, wagering on horseracing was not included in the ban and is still allowed to this day. In areas called Homelands, the construction of casinos took place throughout the 19......

• Betting in South Korea
  08/08/2016

  South Korea divided from North Korea in 1948. Peace between the two countries was not achieved until 1953, although tensions are still present today. The Koreans are fond of Gambling and the country has a long history of betting games. An early form of dominoes known as “fighting tablet” was played in Korea, as were o......

• Betting in Spain
  08/08/2016

  Spain is a country renowned for its love of gambling. In fact, Spain is ranked alongside Italy as one of Europe’s top countries for wagering. The Spanish people gamble twice as much as the British, and spend ten times more on betting than they do on insurance. The Spanish government has never opposed gambling activity......

• Betting in Sri Lanka
  08/08/2016

  Sri Lanka is an island which has been inhabited for approximately 30,000 years. The Dutch and Portuguese began colonisation in the 16th century and later in the 1800s, the British took control of the nation and named it Ceylon. Sri Lanka became a Republic in 1972, and the first constitution was formed in 1978. A Civil......

• Betting in Sun City
  08/08/2016

  Sun City is South Africa’s world famous luxury resort and casino. The city sits within natural landscape in between the National Park Game Reserve and the Elands River. The country’s biggest city, Johannesburg, and the administrative capital, Petoria, are only a couple of hours drive away. Sun City was created in 1979......

• Betting in Sweden
  08/08/2016

  The very first signs of gambling activity in Sweden appeared as long ago as 1020. Around that time, Sweden’s King played a game of dice with the king of Norway as a decider over a piece of land. It is said that the King of Sweden prevailed with a winning pair of sixes. From this point on, gambling has been enjoyed by ......

• Betting in Switzerland
  08/08/2016

  Switzerland is a land-locked country within Europe. Gambling activity was made illegal in 1921. The ban remained in place until 1993 - thereafter, Switzerland gradually became more liberal in its attitude towards gambling activities. The Swiss Federal Constitution arranges the nations gambling activities into two sep......

• Betting in Taiwan
  08/08/2016

  Taiwan (also known as the Republic of China) is made up of many islands situated in the seas of Eastern Asia. Today, the country is run as a unitary sovereign state, and due to the region having been under occupation throughout history, any kind of gambling scene has been difficult to establish. Nearly all forms of ga......

• Betting in Tanzania
  08/08/2016

  The United Republic of Tanzania is located in East Africa. The nation is bordered by Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and the Indian Ocean. The majority of its inhabitants occupy rural areas. English and Swahili are the official languages, and the Shilling is......

• Betting in Thailand
  08/08/2016

  Gambling is an illegal practice in Thailand, with the exception of a couple of controlled betting activities. A State Lottery is available and managed by the Thai government. The lottery has no connections with sports, but is similar to foreign lotteries. Thailand’s Lottery also benefits the country’s economy. The ot......

• betting in the Genting Highlands
  08/08/2016

  The Genting Highlands, also known as Resorts World Genting is a large elevated resort development in Malaysia. Considering the fact that the Malaysian government prohibited all forms of gambling when the country gained independence in 1957, it is surprising that such a large casino facility even exists. However, it al......

• Betting in The Gold Coast
  08/08/2016

  The Gold Coast is a city located in the State of Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The region is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, surfing, intricate canals and waterway systems, buzzing city, national parks and rainforest. The Gold Coast region is just 58 miles from the state capital of Brisbane, cre......

• Betting in The Philippines
  08/08/2016

  In 1946, the Republic of the Philippines finally achieved independence. For centuries previously, the country had been under Japanese, American and Spanish control. Gambling activity in the Philippines can be traced back to the late 1800s when cock fighting was actually classed as a national sport. Unlawful gambling a......

• Betting in the Port of Spain
  08/08/2016

  Since 1757, Trinidad and Tobago’s capital city has been the Port of Spain. It is the country’s third-largest city, after San Fernando and Chaguanas. The city’s municipal population is approximately 43,396 and its metropolitan population is 128,126. The Port of Spain has the biggest container port on the island and it ......

• Betting in the US
  08/08/2016

  The biggest gambling industry worldwide is in the United States of America. In a typical year the market achieves in excess of $80 billion worth of revenues. The industry creates approximately one million jobs and over $5 billion in local and state tax revenue. The U.S. has 50 states and each one can enforce their own......

• Betting in Turkey
  08/08/2016

  The Republic of Turkey is located to the East of the Mediterranean Sea, connecting the continents of Asia and Europe. The country shares borders with Iran, Iraq, Syria, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Bulgaria. Turkey’s population is approximately 74 million, with the majority of people being of the Muslim......

• Betting in Ukraine
  08/08/2016

  Ukraine achieved independence in 1991, having previously been under Russian rule for hundreds of years. However, even before the end of the cold war, Ukraine had enjoyed a lottery which was called the Molod’SportLoto or MSL. The lottery began in 1973, and is still popular today. Once Ukrainians had gained independence......

• Betting in Uruguay
  08/08/2016

  The Republic of Uruguay is located in South America. The region is bordered by Brazil, Argentina and the Atlantic Ocean. Uruguay has a population of 3.3 million people - with the majority living in the capital city of Montevideo. The official language spoken is Spanish and the local currency is the Peso. During the 1......

• Betting in Venezuela
  08/08/2016

  The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a South American country, bordered by Guyana, Brazil and Columbia. It has a population of approximately 33 million people and the official language spoken is Spanish. The capital city is Caracas and the local currency is the Fuerte. Venezuela became independent in 1811, after m......

• Betting in Venice
  08/08/2016

  Throughout history, Venice has played a significant role in the subject of gambling. During the mid-17th century, Venice became home to the first ever legitimate casino. In the years following Italy’s Renaissance period, gambling infiltrated the rest of Europe, led by games such as Biribisso, Basset and Faro. These be......

• Betting in Vienna
  03/09/2016

  Vienna is the capital of Austria and with a population of approximately 2.6 million, it is also the largest. Overall, it is the 7th-largest city by population within the European Union (EU). The city was home to the well-known psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud and this led to the country being nicknamed the “City of Dreams......

• Betting in Vietnam
  08/08/2016

  After the Second Indo-china War of 1959-1975, Vietnam gained independence as a communist-ruled country. Economic development became the main focus as a lot of post-war rebuilding was required, and gambling was left to its own devices, leading to an increase in underground activity. By the end of the last century, Viet......

• Betting in Yemen
  08/08/2016

  The Republic of Yemen is located at the top of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The region also includes approximately 200 islands. Yemen’s official currency is the Rial and the national language spoken is Arabic. Yemen differs from other Arab countries because it is the only nation in ......

• Betting in Zagreb
  03/09/2016

  Zagreb is the north western capital city of Croatia. In 1991, Croatia became an independent republic. Over the years, the city has grown into a centre of industry and commerce, as well as a hub of manufacturing for items including electrical machines and devices, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and food and drink......

• Betting Manchester
  08/08/2016

  Manchester is a major city located in the northwest of England. It is home to approximately 2.55 million residents. Evidence suggests that Manchester began as a Roman settlement in close proximity to where the river Irwell and the river Medlock meet. Manchester sits between the Cheshire Plain to the south and the Penn......

• Betting Mexico City
  08/08/2016

  Mexico City is the capital of the Central American country of Mexico. It is the oldest and biggest city in Mexico. It is a federal district which is divided into 16 boroughs, and is also the seat of the federal government. Its metropolitan population is approximately 21.2 million citizens, and it is the largest Spanis......

• Betting Monte Carlo
  08/08/2016

  Monte Carlo is a major district in the small independent country of Monaco located on the French Riviera. Monaco is the world’s second smallest country and gained independence in 1861 following the Franco-Monegasque Treaty. Gambling became legal in Monaco in 1854. Prince Florestan I attributed to the amended law, but ......

• Betting Monterrey
  08/08/2016

  Monterrey is located in Mexico and is the capital city of north-eastern state of Nuevo Leon. As the third biggest metropolitan area in Mexico, it is home to many important industries such as business, steel, glass, cement, brewing and auto parts. Monterrey has a population of approximately 1.136 million residents. De......

• Betting New Orleans
  08/08/2016

  New Orleans is located in the south-eastern U.S. State of Louisiana. The port city sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and has a metropolitan population of approximately 1.167m people. It is known as a city of music and for being the birth place of jazz. The popular colonial-era French Quarter is home to nightc......

• Betting on Draws
  29/10/2013

  To many people betting on a draw may seem rather dull and inconsequential, hardly the way to gamble with conviction and character. It would be hard to imagine James Bond betting on a draw while seeking to impress a luscious beauty. One thing that cannot be denied however is that if you bet in this manner, you can trans......

• Betting on the Underdog
  07/09/2013

  The derogatory term underdog has its origins in the dog fighting of the late 19th century. Back then it simply meant the dog that lost the fight. These days, with our more politically correct attitudes, such barbaric sports have of course been abolished, but the word has survived – a remnant of our past. The word now m......

• Betting on Underdogs
  03/09/2016

  In sport, the term “underdog” refers to the outsider or assumed loser. Bookmakers will indicate the team or individual expected to lose by offering longer odds, and the team or individual most likely to win by offering shorter odds. The selection with the highest odds is always the underdog. It is a statistical fact ......

• Betting Palma de Mallorca
  08/08/2016

  Palma de Mallorca is located on the south coast of the Mediterranean island of Mallorca looking out towards the Bay of Palma. It is the capital city of Spain’s autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The population of the city is approximately 401,000, and the island’s urban area has a population of 517,285 citi......

• Betting using Moneybookers
  03/09/2016

  In the past, funding a gaming account with an internet-based bookmaker, poker room, bingo club or casino was not always an easy process. These days. However, there are numerous simple ways of making these kinds of financial transactions. Sometimes, separate methods are required for making withdrawals or deposits. Oth......

• Betting using Neteller
  03/09/2016

  Internet-based bingo clubs, poker rooms, casinos and bookmakers aim at providing customers with as many options as possible for making financial transactions. However, some methods are still somewhat restricted. For example, making a withdrawal may be possible from one method whereas making a deposit may not be. And s......

• Betting using PayPal
  03/09/2016

  There are numerous options when it comes to making financial transactions on internet-based bingo clubs, poker rooms, casinos and bookmakers. Many are only able to offer a single currency, whilst others include withdrawal and depositing services. Major credit-cards usually require approval processes and pre-authorisat......

• Bettiong in Berlin
  08/08/2016

  Berlin is the Capital city of Germany. During the Cold War, it was divided by a wall and became the focal point of tensions between the Western and Eastern bloc countries. During this time of complication, the city did not attract a huge amount of tourism and was not a destination for entertainment activities. The reg......

• BetVictor App Review
  03/09/2016

  Originally founded in 1946, BetVictor is one of the oldest and most popular bookmakers in the UK. Formerly known as Victor Chandler, the company was rebranded as BetVictor in 2012 and has been at the forefront of online gambling since the 1990s when it relocated its operations to Gibraltar to avoid paying UK betting t......

• Beverley Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Yorkshire is home to nine top racecourses, one of which can be found in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Beverley Racecourse sits on the outskirts of the market town of Beverley. It is near to the M62 motorway and the city of Kinston upon Hull making it easily accessible. The thoroughbred horseracing track is mostly flat......

• Brighton Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  The English horse racing venue known as Brighton Racecourse is located on Whitehawk Hill to the northeast of Brighton in East Sussex. This area of countryside is known as the South Downs. The course is located about a mile away from the coast at approximately 400 feet above sea level. The layout of the course is often......

• Carlisle Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Carlisle Racecourse is an English thoroughbred horse racing facility situated in Blackwell Village in Carlisle, Cumbria. Sitting within acres of beautiful parkland, the track right-handed and pear-shaped and covers a distance one mile and four furlongs. The track hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing events through......

• Cartmel Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Located in England, Cumbria, the Cartmel Racecourse is a small facility set with wooded parkland. The track layout is oval-shaped and left-handed covering one mile and one furlong. Its four-furlong run-in on the steeplechase course is the longest in the country. Cartmel racecourse hosts Seven National Hunt Race Meetin......

• Casinos in Edinburgh
  02/11/2013

  The beautiful city of Edinburgh has always been a popular destination for travellers from all over the globe. The capital of Scotland was recently named the very first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization city of literature, and manages to draw in more tourists than any other location in the......

• Casinos in Frankfurt
  30/10/2013

  The city of Frankonovurd is first noted in records dating back to the end of the eighth century. It was during the Middle Ages that the name was altered to Frankenfort – and then as time went on the familiar name we know today was formed. Frankfurt is the largest city in the German state of Hessen – and with a populati......

• Casinos in Prague
  29/10/2013

  Ever since it split from Czechoslovakia in 1993, the city of Prague has been growing in cultural significance and economic stature. The capital of the Czech Republic, its 1.3 million population makes it the fourteenth biggest city in the European Union. The history of this vibrant and diverse city is an extremely inter......

• Casinos in Riga
  03/11/2013

  Riga is the capital of Latvia, and with a population of over a million, it is by far the largest city throughout the Baltic States. More than a third of the country’s people reside in this vibrant city. Riga has always been an important to the country – as a commercial, financial and cultural location it is vital to La......

• Casinos in Sharm El Sheikh
  02/11/2013

  For centuries Sharm el-Sheikh was a quiet, peaceful little fishing village. Situated at the opening of the Gulf of Aqaba, close to the southern point of the Sinai Peninsula, it was an innocuous outpost of the Ottoman Empire. Things changed drastically during the middle of the 20th century however, when the Egyptian gov......

• Catterick Bridge Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Thoroughbred horse racing venue Catterick Bridge Racecourse is located in North Yorkshire, England. The left-handed oval track layout covers just over one mile and is used for flat racing as well as jumps. The venue hosts 27 events annually and is one of North Yorkshire’s busiest courses. Important races such as Weath......

• Cheltenham Festival 2019 - Bet365
  11/01/2019
  The 2019 Cheltenham Festival begins on Tuesday 12th March and bet365 are Non-Ru......
• Cheltenham Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Cheltenham Racecourse is located at Prestbury Park in Gloucestershire, England. The course is one of the United Kingdom’s most important National Hunt facilities. It has three left-handed tracks, the Old Course, The New Course and the Cross Country Steeplechase Course. Every year in March the four-day Cheltenham fest......

• Chepstow Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue based in the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales. The facility hosts both flat and jump racing on its two-mile left-handed oval circuit. There are 29 fixtures each year including the showpiece Welsh Grand National race in December. In 1923, 10 businessmen f......

• Chester Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Chester Racecourse is often called “The Roodee” and is thought to be the oldest active racecourse in England. It is situated in the city of Chester which is in the county of Cheshire. The racecourse is easily accessible due to the proximity of major road and rail networks. Its track is one of the shortest in the count......

• Clonmel Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Clonmel Racecourse sits in the beautiful wooded area of Powerstown Park which is located in the town of Clonmel in County Tipperary, Ireland. The horse racing venue hosts Flat and National Hunt racing of which there are 12 meetings each year. Its racing calendar is particularly busy during the autumn and winter months......

• Combination Betting
  16/08/2013

  Exacta, Quinella and Trifecta are well known types of combination bets, and are probably familiar to all horse racing fans. Track goers will likely have their favorite types of combinations bets, which they will employ almost consistently. A particular type of combination bet that offers something called full coverage ......

• Commodities Market Betting
  03/09/2016

  Anyone trading in commodities should be aware of the high volatility of these markets. Like any market, they have a natural supply and demand but they are also influenced by other factors including politics, international events and weather. Commodities that can be traded include gold, oil and other metals and natural......

• Correct Score Betting
  03/09/2016

  Correct score betting is very popular in sport but it is actually a difficult outcome to predict. In fact, a correct score bet is a combination of predictions that produces very good odds. First, you must decide who will win the event, or if it will be a draw, and then you have to predict exactly what score each team ......

• Curragh Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Curragh Racecourse is an important thoroughbred race course in Ireland. It is located on the Curragh Plain near to Newbridge, County Kildare. The right-handed track is horseshoe-shaped and approximately two miles long with a spur of one mile. Race goers often refer to the facility as “The Curragh”. It’s racing calenda......

• Currency Market Trading
  20/11/2016

  International currency trading has recently become a common feature on many betting websites. The world’s currencies are traded on a daily basis and this creates an opportunity for smart speculators to make gains on the small changes between the value of one currency and another. The platform on which currencies are t......

• Current Bet365 Country Restrictions
  19/02/2017

  Bet365 is a truly global company which offers services in a huge number of locations worldwide. But even the biggest betting companies face restrictions in certain territories. When you navigate to the Bet365 website and click the “join now” button, you will soon discover if the country you are in is restricted or not......

• Doncaster Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Located in South Yorkshire, Doncaster racecourse is one of England’s best known horse racing venues. Sometimes it is referred to as the Town Moor course and it is one of the biggest and oldest racing venues in the country. Its left-handed track is pear shaped and mostly flat, covering a distance of one mile and seven-......

• Down Royal Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Down Royal Racecourse is located within close proximity to Maze, Lisburn, in County Down and is one of Northern Ireland’s largest racecourses. The track is right-handed with the ground rising and falling over a distance of one mile and seven-and-a-half furlongs, ending with an uphill finish. Down Royal Racecourse offe......

• Downpatrick Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Downpatrick Racecourse is one of only two horse racing venues in Northern Ireland. It is located in County Down, near to Downpatrick town. It has a right-handed oval track which covers a distance of one mile and two furlongs with a difficult uphill stage to the finishing post. Downpatrick Racecourse offers both Nation......

• Dundalk Stadium Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Dundalk Stadium is located to the north of Dundalk Town in County Louth, Ireland. The facility is the only floodlit, all-weather track in Ireland. It is exclusively used for horse and greyhound racing. Its flat left-handed polytrack surface is laid out in an oval shape over a distance of ten furlongs, with a five-furl......

• d’Alembert Betting System
  20/11/2016

  Many of the famous betting systems that are still being discussed today were originally devised over 300 years ago by some of the sharpest mathematical minds of the time. Scientists, statisticians and mathematics in Europe and beyond learned a great deal from analysing games of chance such as dice throwing and coin to......

• Exeter Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Exeter Racecourse is located on top of the Haldon Hills in Devon, overlooking the city of Exeter to one side and the wilderness of Dartmoor to the other. Exeter Racecourse is considered to be one of the best jump tracks in the country. It hosts between 15 and 18 National Hunt meetings every year between October and Ma......

• Fairyhouse Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Fairyhouse racecourse, which can be found near to the town of Ratoath in the county of Meath, is one of Ireland’s first-class horses racing venues. Some 20 events are organised at the racecourse each year, the highlight being the Irish Grand National which is scheduled within the three-day Easter Festival. Fairyhouse ......

• Fibonacci Betting System
  20/11/2016

  Betting systems can broadly be split into two categories: positive systems and negative systems. Positive betting systems operate by increasing the size of a bet with each win to maximise profits, while negative betting systems work by increasing the stake following a loss to recover shortfalls. The Fibonacci system i......

• Financial Betting
  20/11/2016

  Financial betting enables punters to make a profit by predicting which way a market will move and by betting accordingly. Of course, making the right decision is never easy, so it makes sense to do your homework before parting with your hard-earned cash. Many traditional sports and gaming brands offer financial tradin......

• Financial Binary Betting
  20/11/2016

  One form of spread betting on the financial markets is known as binary betting. It is less risky that traditional forms of spread betting because the potential profits of losses are known in advance. As a result, binary betting is similar to fixed odds betting in sport. As well as having a clear idea of the financia......

• Financial Fixed Odds Betting
  20/11/2016

  Financial fixed odds betting offers a tax-free way of trading on the financial markets. This innovative method offers great flexibility and is simple to learn. In addition, the fixed price aspect ensures that risk in minimised by knowing the possible outcomes in advance. It is this factor that makes this type of betti......

• Financial Range Betting
  20/11/2016

  Financial market levels are constantly on the move and there are many factors which can drive them in an upwards or downwards direction. Therefore, it is no surprise that many bookmakers offer financial betting options that bypass the traditional trading methods. With a traditional agency, any speculator trading on ......

• Fixed Odds Betting
  03/05/2017

  The type of betting known as `fixed odds` is the most common and offers a simple `win or lose` scenario. Here, you place a bet on a certain outcome and if you are successful, you win whatever the odds quoted to you at the time of placing your bet. If you are unsuccessful, you lose only your stake invested. One of the ......

• Forecasts
  03/05/2017

  One of the most popular types of bet available, particularly for horse racing and greyhound racing, is the `forecast` bet. What is forecast betting? A forecast bet is when you make two selections that must finish first or second in any given race. This type of wager has a unique payout structure and there are several......

• French Football League
  20/11/2016

  The top tier of French football league is known as Ligue 1 or “Le Championnat.” The league consists of 20 top teams who play 38 games between August and May each season. When the campaign has finished, three teams are relegated to the second tier and replaced by the top three teams from Ligue 2. The league is ranked N......

• Full Cover Bet
  20/11/2016

  The choice of betting options at online bookmakers can seem bewildering but many bet types have been around for a very long time and are familiar to most punters. Most people who a simple win bet or each-way bet works and many are familiar with multiple bet or accumulators. The Full Cover Bet may not be quite so famil......

• Full Cover Betting With Singles
  20/11/2016

  Any bet consisting of a combination of doubles, trebles and accumulators across a number of different selections is referred to as a “Full Cover Bet.” The nature of a full cover bet means that at least two successful picks are required to create a winning double. It is only at this point that the punter will receive a......

• Future Betting
  20/11/2016

  Long gone are the days when bookmakers limited their activities to the horse racing and sports world. In recent years, bookies have increased the amount of non-sports bets that they offer. As a result, punters can now bet on a range of exotic markets including political and futures betting. Trading in stocks and bonds......

• Galway Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Galway Racecourse also known as Ballybrit Racecourse is located in County Galway, Ireland. Every August, Galway Racecourse hosts the 7-day Galway Races Festival which is the longest race meeting event within Ireland, as well as the whole of the United Kingdom. Covering a distance of one mile and two furlongs, the cour......

• German Football League
  20/11/2016

  The highest level of German football is represented by the “Fußball-Bundesliga” otherwise known as the Bundesliga. The division is made up of 18 teams, who all play each other twice between August and May. At the end of the season, the team at the top of the league are proclaimed champions. Meanwhile, the bottom two t......

• Goodwood Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Located five miles north of Chichester in West Sussex, Goodwood Racecourse is one of English horse racing’s most acclaimed tracks. The track has an elaborate layout with a right-handed aspect that forms a triangular loop. It is only used for flat races of which there are 19 throughout its annual racing calendar that r......

• Gowran Park Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Gowran Park Racecourse is approximately eight miles east of Kilkenny, 80 miles south of Dublin and 29 miles north of Waterford. The venue is surrounded by a beautiful woodland park in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland. The Racecourse hosts National Hunt and Flat racing on its right-handed track which covers a distance ......

• Great Yarmouth Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Great Yarmouth Racecourse is located in the historical coastal town of the same name in Norfolk. The racecourse hosts flat racing on its left-handed narrow track over a distance of one mile and five furlongs. It has two long straights of five furlongs and an extended stretch to the finishing post. Up to 25 fixtures ar......

• Greek Football League
  20/11/2016

  The highest professional football tier in Greece is known as the Superleague. The league is made up of 16 teams and its season runs from August until May, during which the teams play a total of 30 games each. As of 2016, Superleague Greece was ranked 14th in the UEFA league, based upon performances within the European......

• Handicapping Basics
  20/11/2016

  Everyone has different motivations for placing a bet. Some may simply enjoy betting on their favourite team at the weekend, while others may find that watching a game is more exciting when there is a little money at stake. The truth is, most casual gamblers do not keep a track of their bets and would not be able to te......

• Hedge Dutch and Spread Betting
  11/08/2013

  Betting is by its very nature unpredictable and risky. That’s the real essence of its appeal. But too much risk can easily lead to too much loss, so sometimes a little protection goes a long way. This doesn’t make you any less of a player; it shows you’re smarter – getting the most out of your money by protecting it. ......

• Hedging Bets on Favourites
  20/11/2016

  Betting on sports involves making predictions but sport can sometimes be very unpredictable. Every contest will have a favourite and an underdog but no matter how certain an outcome may seem, upsets still happen. That is what makes sports so exciting to watch but it is also what makes betting for profit so difficult. ......

• Hereford Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Hereford Racecourse’s 241 years of horse racing action came to an end in December 2016, when the ARC Arena Racing Company (ARC) stated that the facility was no longer a viable business. Issues with the local council over the lease led to the Arena Racing Company ARC decision to close down the racecourse. Horse trainer......

• History of Sports Betting
  03/12/2016

  It is a good bet that wagering on sports predates historical records. As long as there have been contests with winners and losers, there has been betting. However, when it comes to the promotion of sports betting as a popular social activity, much of the credit goes to Greece, home of the Olympic Games. Betting has e......

• How to Open a Bet365 Account
  29/01/2017

  In order to start placing bets on the Bet365 website, you will first need to open an account. Once you have completed this process, you will be able to deposit funds and start placing bets. What’s more, you will also qualify for the Bet365 sign-up offer. Open a Bet365 Account Today When you first arrive at the Bet3......

• How To Open A Ladbrokes Account
  05/03/2017

  Becoming a member of an online bookmaker or online casino such as Ladbrokes can be a great way to have some fun. There`s loads of great betting opportunities including great sports-markets, fun slots, tables games and poker. At Ladbrokes, you only need to open one account to access all their different betting platform......

• How to Place a Bet
  20/11/2016

  If you have never placed a bet before, the process can seem quite daunting. The numbers, the terminology and the huge amounts of information available can leave a novice rather bemused. Whether the newcomer is in a betting shop or browsing an online bookmaker, there is a feeling that you are expected to know how every......

• How to Read Betting Odds
  20/11/2016

  Depending on your location, you will see betting odds listed in different ways. You may already be familiar with one particular format; however, it is worth understanding how they all work. The odds are basically the probability of each outcome occurring. The bookmakers calculate the odds using sophisticated software ......

• In-Running Betting Explained
  19/08/2011

  Anyone who enjoys sports knows that watching an event is always just a little more exciting when some money has been invested in the result. Imagine, then, how much greater the excitement can be when wagers are made on actions that occur within the event as it proceeds. That is exactly what “in-running betting” is a......

• Introduction to Financial Spread Betting
  20/11/2016

  Not many people realise that it is possible to profit from stock markets such as the FTSE 100 or the NASDAQ without actually trading in the stocks and with absolutely no paperwork. Not only that, but they are unaware that all this can be done tax and commission free. However, that is exactly what financial spread bett......

• Italian Football League Serie A
  20/11/2016

  The top tier of Italian football is generally known as Serie A (although its official name is Serie A TIM, in reference to Telecom Italia, its main sponsor). The league is made up of 20 teams who play each other twice (at home and away) between August and May. At the end of the campaign, the bottom three teams are rel......

• Join Bet365
  12/04/2017

  Even if you are new to betting, you will probably have heard of Bet365. The company has grown at such a rate that their advertising campaigns can be seen in mainstream media all over the world. So, whether you are a betting novice or a seasoned punter, you should definitely join Bet365. After all, they are one of the......

• Kempton Park Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Kempton Park Racecourse features a synthetic polytrack which makes it ideal for all-weather, jump and flat racing. The track itself covers a distance of eight furlongs on the inner bend and ten furlongs on the outer bend. The King George VI Chase is hosted at the racecourse every year on Boxing Day and the venue’s mos......

• Kempton Park, the Jewel of Surrey
  08/08/2013

  Located in the picturesque Spelthorne district of Surrey, only 16 miles from London, Kempton Park Racecourse is one of the nation’s most beloved horse racing tracks. Nestling away in this quiet western suburb just outside the capital, and easily accessible through it’s own Station, Kempton Park is an 8 furlong in......

• Kilbeggan Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Kilbeggan Racecourse is one of Ireland’s only National Hunt racing venues. It is situated in the south of County Westmeath, a few miles north of Kilbeggan. The right-handed race track is approximately one mile and one furlong in length with an uphill run to the finishing post. Between May and September, Kilbeggan Race......

• Killarney Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The National Hunt and Flat Racing horse racing venue in Killarney sits within the beautiful Killarney National Park in County Kerry, southwest Ireland. Its oval track is left-handed in trajectory and covers a distance of one mile and two furlongs. There are 11 race meetings per annum which commence in May and finish i......

• Labouchere Betting System
  20/11/2016

  The Labouchere Betting System (also known as the “cancellation system”) is a simple betting strategy that follows a progressive system and begins with a predetermined set of numbers. Each time the bettor wins, two numbers are crossed off the list and each time the bettor loses, a number equivalent to the total lost is......

• Ladbrokes App Download
  28/02/2017

  Ladbrokes offers customers a variety of Apps to make betting via mobile phones and other mobile devices even more enjoyable. There are Apps for iPhones/iPads, Android and Windows, whilst Ladbrokes also provides instructions on how other mobile users can enjoy mobile-betting at Ladbrokes. The Apps Ladbrokes offers a v......

• Ladbrokes App Review
  03/09/2016

  The history of Ladbrokes can be traced back to 1886 when an agency for race horses trained at Ladbroke Hall in the United Kingdom was formed. The Worcestershire-based company later moved to London and adopted the Ladbrokes name in 1902. After a brief period of decline after the Second World War, the company changed ow......

• Ladbrokes Live Chat
  05/03/2017

  It’s fair to say that Customer Support used to be something that many online casinos didn’t give enough focus to. However, in an ever increasingly competitive online market-place, Casinos have realised the importance of offering great Customer Support regarding keeping members happy, and stopping them taking their bus......

• Ladbrokes Login
  28/02/2017

  Ladbrokes have made their log-in process as easy as possible. Whether you want to log-in via desktop or laptop, all you need to do is enter your Username and Password in the boxes provided – then press the green “Log-in” button. This will give you access to everything that Ladbrokes has to offer, including their Sport......

• Ladbrokes Verification Policy
  05/03/2017

  All online bookmakers and casinos, including Ladbrokes, must comply with legislation that requires them to verify a customer is who they say they are, and that they are old enough to gamble, which requires them to be 18 or older in the United Kingdom. Customer Verification is a serious process, and Ladbrokes sends the......

• Ladbrokes VIP Club
  05/03/2017

  For many online Casino, Slots and Poker players, VIP Clubs have become a big part of the overall experience, and the Ladbrokes VIP Club motto is “There is no such thing as too much trouble when you are a VIP player”. Rewards and fun are the two main provisions of the Ladbrokes VIP Club, and players can expect the best......

• Ladbrokes with Neteller
  05/03/2017

  NETELLER is one of the world’s most popular e-Wallets, and many of the world’s leading online sportsbooks and casinos offer members the option to deposit and withdraw funds through it – including Ladbrokes. Therefore, below you can find reasons why you might want to deposit or withdraw funds from Ladbrokes using Net......

• Ladbrokes with PayPal
  05/03/2017

  There are several deposit and withdrawal methods available at Ladbrokes – but one of the most popular ways to deposit and withdraw funds is via PayPal. Reasons For Depositing/Withdrawing Via PayPal PayPal Accounts are easily funded with debit or credit cards PayPal is a smart, safe and simple method of depos......

• Ladbrokes Withdrawal Process
  05/03/2017

  Just like most people who enjoy betting on sports, poker or casino slots and games, you’ll want to be able to withdraw your winnings at some point. Luckily, withdrawing funds at Ladbrokes is a relatively easy process. And, as well as being able to do it online, you can also now withdraw your funds in any Ladbrokes sho......

• Laytown Strand Races
  20/11/2016

  The small seaside resort of Laytown is located in county Meath, on the East Coast of Ireland and is home to the famous Laytown Strand Races. Horses run on a straight near-level course for distances of up to six or seven furlongs. The spectacle takes play every year in September and is the only beach race in Europe to ......

• Leicester Racecourse
  28/08/2013

  The area around Leicester Racecourse has a long and illustrious equestrian history. As far back as 1773 there are detailed records describing track events. The Oadby area, in which the track is located has always been proud of its famous track, which along with its much loved Botanical Gardens, draws people from all ov......

• Leicester Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Leicester Racecourse is located in Oadby, just outside of the City of Leicester, in the east of England. The horse racing venue is home to both National Hunt and Flat racing events. The two-mile long oval course opened in 1883; however, horse racing meetings have been hosted in the area since 1773. Leicester Racecou......

• Leopardstown Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The famous Leopardstown Racecourse features a left-handed oval track covering a distance of one mile and six furlongs in total, with an uphill run to the finishing post. The venue hosts National Hunt and Flat racing of which there are around 23 meetings per annum. The highlight of the National Hunt program is the Henn......

• Limerick Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Offering both National Hunt and Flat racing, the state-of the art Limerick Racecourse in Patrickswell, County Limerick, Ireland features some 18 events during its racing calendar. The racing takes place on the right-handed oval track of approximately nine furlongs with a two-furlong run in. The circuit has a total of ......

• Lingfield Park Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Lingfield Park Racecourse is located in the village of Lingfield within the district of Surry, England. It is a left-handed turf course where both National Hunt and Flat racing events take place. Lingfield Racecourse is one of only three all-weather tracks in the U.K. The track is specifically designed for year-round ......

• Listowel Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Listowel Racecourse in County Kerry, Ireland is within easy walking distance of the market town of Listowel. The venue is suitable for National Hunt racing as well as flat racing. It is a left-handed flat track with an inner rectangle circuit which is approximately one mile long. There is a triangle outer circuit of o......

• Live Betting - In Running Sports
  20/11/2016

  There was once a time when bettors could only place wagers before a sporting event had started. Once the action was underway, there was no way to hedge your bets, cash out or change your strategy based on unfolding events. That all changed with emergence of the internet and related technologies when it became possible......

• Ludlow Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The English thoroughbred horse racing venue known as Ludlow Racecourse is situated near to Ludlow in the County of Shropshire. The course sits between two small villages, Stanton Lacy and Bromfield. Ludlow Racecourse has a right-handed track which is used for National Hunt meetings. Its racing calendar offers 18 event......

• Mallow Racecourse
  03/09/2016

  Originally named Mallow Racecourse, Cork Racecourse is located just outside the town of Mallow in County Cork, Ireland. The horse racing venue offers both National Hunt and Flat Racing across 20 race days throughout the year. Significant flat races include the Group Three Noblesse Stakes and the Give Thanks Stakes, wh......

• Martingale Betting System
  20/11/2016

  The Martingale Betting System is a progressive wagering system that requires the punter to double their bet after every loss until the bet eventually wins. After each win, the bettor goes back to beginning and starts again. It is one of the simplest and most widely-known of all the betting systems and is best applied ......

• More on Each Way Betting
  20/11/2016

  An “each way bet” is a type of wager quite common in bookmaking. It always consists of two separate bets, one of which is called the “win bet,” selecting a single horse, side, or player to finish as the outright victor in an event. Each way betting is one of the most popular bet types outside of the standard win bet.......

• Musselburgh Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Previously known as Edinburgh Racecourse, Musselburgh Racecourse is situated in close proximity to the River Esk in East Lothian, Scotland. The course hosts National Hunt and flat racing events of which there are 28 fixtures per annum within its racing calendar. The track is oval-shaped and covers a distance of approx......

• Naas Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The horse racing facility known as Naas Racecourse is situated just a mile away from the town centre of Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. It is easily accessible being only 18 miles from Dublin City. The course features a left-handed oval track with a long run-in and a difficult uphill finish which is suitable for Nation......

• Navan Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Staging both National Hunt and flat racing, Navan Racecourse is located at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland. It is a left-handed track covering one mile and four furlongs with a straight sprint track of almost six furlongs. The home-straight is around three-and-a-half furlongs in length with a steady uphil......

• Newbury Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Founded in 1905, the horse racing venue known as Newbury Racecourse is located in Berkshire, England. The racecourse is situated in close proximity to the major road networks as well as being served by a dedicated railway station which opens at the same year as the racecourse. Newbury Racecourse also boasts its own li......

• Newcastle Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Newcastle Racecourse can be found within High Gosforth Park Estate in the borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. The course is suitable for both National Hunt and flat racing and features a left-handed straight track of one mile in distance. Newcastle Racecourse offers some 49 meetings per annum of which the ......

• Newton Abbot Racecourse
  30/08/2013

  Newton Abbot Racecourse is situated between Torquay and Exmouth in Devon. The setting is particularly idyllic, being just to the south is the beautiful River Teign, and located in the rural parishes of Teigngrace and Kingsteignton. The track is modest in size, covering approximately a mile and a furlong in length. Its ......

• Newton Abbott Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The Newton Abbott thoroughbred horse racing venue in the heart of south Devon, England is located on the north bank of the river Teign in the parishes of Teigngrace and Kingsteignton. The picturesque area is easily accessible, being near to the City of Exeter and the M5 Motorway. The roads to Newton Abbott are well si......

• Odds and Score Betting
  28/10/2013

  Many have called odds the heart and soul of gambling. They give life and hope to the pastime, determining as they do the degree of win for participants. It almost seems ironic that the most likely outcomes of any game are given low odds, and those most unlikely to have success are given high odds. In a perfect world th......

• Paddy Power App Download
  09/03/2017

  Paddy Power is fun and exciting sportsbook, casino, live-casino, poker, bingo, lotteries and virtuals platform, and Paddy Power Members can download a range of apps that will make their Paddy Power experience even more fun and exciting. Simply click-on the Paddy Power Mobile Page from where you can download Apps fo......

• Paddy Power App Review
  20/11/2016

  Irish bookmaker Paddy Power’s often controversial approach to advertising and promotion has seen them grow into one of the biggest names in online betting. The company’s use of banter and often politically incorrect terminology and imagery in its ad campaigns may have ruffled a few feathers, but it has also struck the......

• Paddy Power Live Chat
  15/03/2017

  Customer Support has never been in higher demand and, if the support offered by an online bookmaker or casino doesn`t live-up to customers` expectations, then customers can quickly take their custom elsewhere. One bookmaker who recognises this is Paddy Power, and they offer 4 customer-support options to members, which......

• Paddy Power Login
  09/03/2017

  Paddy Power is one of the world`s most famous bookmakers and online casinos. That`s partly due to a series of crazy adverts, but mainly due to the fact it offers its members a variety of interesting regular concessions and promotions. Even better, logging-in to a Paddy Power account is a simple process. Even recoverin......

• Paddy Power Verification Process
  09/03/2017

  Registering a new Paddy Power account is a relatively simple process for most members. However, Paddy Power needs to verify accounts to make sure the company complies with the important customer verification legislation and regulatory requirements. These requirements are in place so that online betting platforms s......

• Paddy Power VIP Club
  12/03/2017

  What’s Great About Being A Paddy Power VIP If you’ve ever watched a casino-themed movie, then you know how well High-Rollers and VIPs get treated – and it’s no different at Paddy Power. As a Paddy Power VIP, you’ll get 5-Star Treatment every time you’re in town (or online). How To Earn Paddy Power Casino Club Points......

• Paddy Power with PayPal
  09/03/2017

  Depositing Via PayPal Depositing and withdrawing funds at Paddy Power using your PayPal account is a relatively simple process – whether you’ve just become a new member, or whether you’re an existing member looking to use PayPal for the first time. You can make deposits/withdrawals via desktop, laptop and mobile, wit......

• Paddy Power Withdrawal Process
  12/03/2017

  Betting at Paddy Power can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience whether you bet on sports, poker, slots and casino games, or any of the other exciting betting platforms that Paddy Power offer. However, there’s nothing quite as exciting as withdrawing your winnings. The good news is that withdrawing funds from your Pad......

• Parlay Betting Explained
  19/08/2011

  The word “parlay” derives from the Latin term “par,” meaning equal. Since medieval times, it has been used in gambling to refer to the practice of risking a stake plus its winnings in successive wagers. A successful bet of £2 on a team this week wins £2 and leads to a £4 bet the following week. Another win yields £4......

• Paroli Betting system
  20/11/2016

  The Paroli Betting system (sometimes known as the “Reverse Martingale”) is progressive betting method that requires the punter to double their stakes after each win. This is different form the Martingale System that require the bettor to double up after a loss. Similar strategies have been used by gamblers since the ......

• Patent Betting
  20/11/2016

  Combination bets have become extremely popular in the betting world, particularly amongst horse racing punters. Bet types such as the Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta, Treble and Accumulator are now commonplace, while other more exotic bets such as the Yankee, Goliath or Heinz will be also familiar to seasoned bettors. Comb......

• Perth Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Perth Racecourse is a horse racing venue located near to the town of Perth in Scotland, it is the most northerly race course in Britain. The course circumference is 10 furlongs and it travels in a right-handed direction. The steeplechase course has eight fences in each circuit plus a water jump adjacent to the grandst......

• Plumpton Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The National Hunt horse racing venue in Plumpton is situated the village of the same name in East Sussex, England. Plumpton Railway Station is conveniently located next to Plumpton Racecourse and additional trains are available on important race days. It is one of the country’s smallest jumping tracks, covering a dist......

• Plumpton Racecourse
  01/11/2013

  Situated near Lewes and Brighton, in East Sussex, the village of Plumpton contains one of the very smallest of the many National Hunt Jumping tracks throughout the whole of the country. Coming in at just over a single mile, the track is diminutive indeed. It has an extremely tight left hand outside course, along with a......

• Pontefract Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The thoroughbred horse racing venue known as Pontefract Racecourse is located in the town of the same name in West Yorkshire, England. It boasts a 2-mile circuit which is one on the longest continuous flat racing circuits in Europe. The racing calendar begins in March and ends in October, hosting a range of flat racin......

• Pontefract Racecourse
  01/11/2013

  The city of Wakefield was historically built on its coal mining industry, though as the 20th century dawned, it was just as involved in glass and wool. During the 1980’s and 1990’s it had the highest unemployment rate in the whole country, though today its unemployment index is actually below average. Perhaps its main ......

• Primeira Liga
  20/11/2016

  The Primeira Liga is the common name for the top flight of Portuguese football. The league consists of 16 teams and the season runs from August until May. At the end of the campaign, the bottom two teams are relegated to the Segunda Liga from where the top two team are promoted. The Portuguese league regularly ranks a......

• Prop Bets
  12/04/2017

  Prop betting, short for proposition betting, is an entertaining way to bet on sport. It allows punters to bet on a range of things such as individual player performances and team statistics - basically, anything that is not affected by the final outcome of the game. The idea is to offer a vast array of bets based on a......

• Punchestown Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Punchestown Racecourse is located in the small town of Eadestown, in County Kildare, Ireland. The dual-purpose racing venue is conveniently located just 20 miles away from Dublin. Its course is an undulating hurdle and steeplechase track, which is right-handed in direction and oval in shape. The hurdle course covers a......

• Redcar Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The thoroughbred horse racing venue known as Redcar Racecourse is located in the seaside resort town of Redcar in North Yorkshire, England. The course is completely flat and oval in shape, covering a distance of one mile and six furlongs in circumference. Redcar Racecourse stages 18 days of competitive horse racing ac......

• Redcar Racecourse
  31/10/2013

  Redcar racecourse is located on the north Yorkshire coast, in the picturesque seashore resort town of Redcar. It is ideally suited for racing, being perfectly flat, and of oval layout, while spanning a distance of one mile six furlongs. The main event it stages is the totepool – a two year old race, which includes the ......

• Register at Betfred
  28/03/2017

  Betfred is one of the world`s most popular bookmakers, and Managing Director and founder Fred Done is renowned for offering his members outstanding promotions. Hey – he even paid out early on Manchester United winning the Premier League once when they didn`t actually go on to win the title. That`s why having a Betfred......

• Register at Paddy Power
  15/03/2017

  Paddy Power has a global reputation for being one of the most fun and generous bookmakers and casinos around, and Paddy always offers plenty of enticing promotions and concessions for new and regular customers. Luckily, becoming a member is usually an easy process, and you only need to open one account to gain full-ac......

• Ripon Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, Ripon Racecourse is also affectionately known as “Yorkshires Garden Racecourse” because of the well-maintained lawns and flowerbeds. The thoroughbred horse racing venue stages flat racing events on its right-handed oval track over a distance of one mile and five furlongs. It also fea......

• Roscommon Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Roscommon Racecourse is located just a few minutes away from Roscommon town centre in County Roscommon, Ireland. The right-handed oval course of one mile and two furlongs has a difficult incline running up to the finishing post. It features six hurdles and six fences per circuit and is suitable for flat and National H......

• Rule 4 Deductions
  07/04/2017

  This is a common question asked by punters and it is to do with calculating prices for a specific horse racing market that has had non-runners in it. When a bookmaker prices their book, the chances of each horse winning relative to the likelihood of the other horses in the field are taken into account based on all hor......

• Russian Premier League
  20/11/2016

  The top level of professional football in Russia is known as the Russian Premier League and is contested between 16 teams. The season runs from July to May and includes a three-month winter break between December and March. The champions and runners-up qualify for the group stages of the Champions League, while the th......

• Salisbury Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Salisbury Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located near the cathedral city of Salisbury in the heart of Wiltshire, England. The flat racecourse hosts about 15 meetings each year from May through to October. The Group 3 Sovereign Stakes flat race, introduced in 2000, is one of Salisbury’s most popular e......

• Sandown Park Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Sandown Park Racecourse is situated in the outer suburbs of London, in the town of Esher, Surrey. The dual-purpose horse racing venue is home to Flat and National Hunt meetings and features some 29 fixtures throughout the racing calendar. Highlights include the Bet365 Gold Cup, the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes and the Tingl......

• Sedgefield Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Sedgefield Racecourse is exclusively used for jump racing. It is located in County Durham near to the town of Sedgefield in the northeast of England. Its left-handed track features tight sharp bends and covers a distance of 10 furlongs, abruptly descending before the difficult climb up to the finishing post. Sedgefiel......

• Sligo Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Sligo Racecourse is located in Cleveragh, which is just outside of the coastal seaport town of Sligo in Ireland. The horse racing venue hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing events on its dual-purpose, right-handed one mile oval circuit. Sligo Racecourse offers eight meetings per annum and its two-day meeting in Au......

• Southwell Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The thoroughbred horse racing venue known as Southwell Racecourse is located in close proximity to the market town of Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England. The course is nestled within Nottinghamshire’s beautiful countryside and features a turf course as well as an all-weather fibersand track, of which there ar......

• Spanish Football League
  20/11/2016

  The top tier of football in Spain is commonly known as La Liga or the Primera Division. Since 1988, La Liga has featured 20 teams who compete in a season that runs from August to May. At the end of the season, the top four teams are rewarded with entry into the Champions League competition, with the top three going st......

• Sport Statistics
  20/11/2016

  The importance of identifying patterns in sports results and performances cannot be overstated. From coaching and scouting, to punditry and betting, statistics form the basis of much of what we take for granted in the world of sports. Winning teams seem to build up momentum and enjoy success with relative ease, even ......

• Starting Price Bets Explained
  19/08/2011

  When wagering on sports and competitions such as horse or dog racing, bettors have lots of options or “markets.” The odds that bookmakers offer on these markets can fluctuate, sometimes quite wildly, between the initial opening time and the time the event actually starts. This can be a cause of concern, because bett......

• Straight Bet
  03/09/2016

  Straight Bet Sport wagers can be categorised in numerous ways. The most common bet is a Straight Bet, where a single team or individual are selected to win a head-to-head event. Straight bets often require a clear winner or loser, although they may also allow for a draw in sports such as football. Winners typically ......

• Stratford Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The thoroughbred horse racing venue known as Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse (or Stratford Racecourse) is located in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. In spite of its small size, it is a very popular racecourse which stages around 18 meetings horse racing events every year between March and October. Its left-hand......

• Swiss Football League
  03/12/2016

  A total of seven leagues from various different associations make up the Swiss Football League system. The top tier is known as the Swiss Super League or the Raiffeisen Super League (for sponsorship reasons). The league system also includes clubs from neighbouring countries Germany, Italy and Liechtenstein. The Swiss ......

• Taunton Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Sitting in the heart of Somerset’s beautiful countryside is Taunton Racecourse. The thoroughbred horse racing venue is situated in the small village of Orchard Portman which is two miles south of Taunton in the County of Somerset, England. The course is right-handed in direction and oval in shape, with a couple of sha......

• Teaser Bets
  03/05/2017

  A teaser bet is designed to be just that - a tease. Put simply, it is a modified accumulator bet. For those unfamiliar with an accumulator, it is a type of wager that is made up of multiple individual bets. A punter chooses two or more teams that are playing in separate events to bet on and wins if each of the individ......

• The Basics of Handicapping
  29/08/2013

  To ask why someone wagers is to ask a very difficult question indeed. Some people certainly do it out of habit: they might have played the lottery every week for 20 years, and purchasing a ticket has just become routine. At the other end of the spectrum are those who spend all day in the betting shop, spending all thei......

• The Casinos of Vienna
  11/09/2013

  Vienna has a multifaceted history, and has given rise to some of the cultural icons of the modern western world: be it through the famous composers Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert, who wrote much of their greatest music there; or the great philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, with his private language argument, and the psy......

• The Derby and Epsom Downs Racecourse
  09/08/2013

  Situated close to Epsom in Surrey, the Epson downs racecourse is a highly prestigious and famous track. Taking it’s name form the rustic north downs, it is frequently cited as being amongst the most interesting of all flat racing courses. It is peculiar being a left handed track, in the formation of a horseshoe, with a......

• The History of Betting in Venice
  28/10/2013

  Venice has always been seen as a city of high culture. From the great illustrious figures as Monteverdi, who created such beautiful music, and Titian, the wonderful renaissance painter, the city has always been an artistic hub of Europe. All this high art has not meant that gambling was anathema to its inhabitants howe......

• The Ludlow Racecourse
  06/08/2013

  A delightfully rural setting is the backdrop for one of the most important thoroughbred horse racing venues. Ludlow Racecourse is situated in the picturesque Market town of Ludlow in Shropshire, squeezed between the diminutive villages of Stanton Lacy and Bromfield. This right-handed venue hosts a number of prestig......

• The Stratford Racecourse
  23/08/2013

  Stratford on Avon racecourse is a left handed track, which hosts numerous events, the most prestigious probably being some of the National Hunt events. This impressive track is located in the heart of Shakespeare’s county, and has been a popular site with jockeys and the public for many years. Its diminutive size certa......

• Thirsk Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  The thoroughbred horse racing venue known as Thirsk Racecourse can be found in the market town of Thirsk, in North Yorkshire, England. The course is left-handed and oval in shape, covering a distance of a mile and a quarter. It has a finishing straight of three furlongs and a six-furlong chute. Thirsk Racecourse only ......

• Thurles Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Thurles Racecourse is a horse racing venue located in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. Its undulating oval-shaped right-handed track covers a distance of one and a quarter miles, with a steep uphill finish. Each circuit features seven steeplechase fences and six flights of hurdles. Notable races at Thurles include......

• Tipperary Racecourse
  20/11/2016

  Alongside Limerick Junction Railway Station one will find the horse racing venue known as Tipperary Racecourse. The course is easily accessible from the main Limerick-Waterford Road and only a couple of miles away from Tipperary Town. The Irish horse racing venue is home to top quality Flat and National Hunt racing, s......

• Top Betting Mistakes
  03/12/2016

  Successful sports betting requires more than just the ability to predict the correct outcome of an event. It also requires a discipline and awareness to avoid potentially costly mistakes. It does not matter how good a strategy is, if a punter fails to adhere to an established structure, they could soon find themselves......

• Tote Betting Explained
  19/08/2011

  Bay far the world’s most common form of horse race wagering is what’s known as “pari-mutuel betting.” Racecourses that offer this betting system set aside a portion of the total amount wagered on each race, typically 15~25%, for expenses course operations, purses and taxes. All of the money that remains is then divi......

• Towcester Racecourse
  03/12/2016

  Towcester Racecourse is located in Towcester, a market town in the county of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. The racecourse can be found within the Easton Neston Estate and stages National Hunt race meetings from autumn to spring. The track features sharp bends and an uphill gallop to the finishing p......

• Tramore Racecourse
  03/12/2016

  Staging both National Hunt and Flat racing, Tramore Racecourse is located in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland. The Grade II racecourse is right-handed and covers a distance of eight furlongs with a descent to the turn and a tough uphill finish of one furlong. In total, there are four hurdles and five fences on the c......

• Trixie Betting
  03/12/2016

  Combination bets are extremely amongst horse racing punters. Bets such as doubles, trebles, accumulators, exactas, quinellas and trifectas will be familiar to most regular bettors in Europe and the USA. Another popular bet type in the same category is the “full coverage” bet. These bets cover all possible multiples ac......

• Turkish Football League
  03/12/2016

  The highest tier of the Turkish football league ladder is known as the Süper Lig. It comprises of 18 teams who compete in a season from August to May. The league falls under the jurisdiction of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). Each team plays each other twice (home and away) with the three lowest placed teams at......

• Types of Football Bets
  03/12/2016

  Betting of football (or soccer) is one of the most popular wagering activities in the world. Whether it is for fun of for serious profit, punters all over the world flock each week to test their predictive skills on one the biggest games on the planet. Major football events such as the FIFA World Cup attract a higher ......

• Uttoxeter Racecourse
  03/12/2016

  Located in Staffordshire, England Uttoxeter Racecourse is one of the West Midland’s best-known landmarks. The oval-shaped track covers a distance of one mile and two and-a-half furlongs and is designed specifically for jumps. The horse racing venue stages some 25 race meetings each year. National Hunt Meetings take pl......

• Warwick Racecourse
  03/12/2016

  One of England’s oldest racecourses can be found alongside Warwick Castle in Warwickshire. Warwick Racecourse is easily accessible being just a short walk from Warwick town centre and in close proximity to major motorway links networks. The left-handed track is flat and covers a distance of one mile and six furlongs. ......

• Ways to Hedge a Bet
  19/08/2011

  According to its dictionary definition, the verb “hedge” means to reduce one’s risk of loss by compensating transactions on the other side of a bet or speculation. In gambling, specifically, “hedging” is an action taken to mitigate the damage of a poor wager.

  Consider, for example, a wager of £10 placed on Man......

• William Hill App Review
  20/11/2016

  William Hill is one of the UK’s largest betting companies and also has a significant worldwide presence. As one of the oldest names in the business, the William Hill brand is recognised as a trusted name in the industry. However, things have not always been easy for the business, which has been sold and restructured s......

Lotto

• California Lotteries
  27/08/2013

  The U.S has had a long and complicated history regarding lotteries, largely because of its religious heritage. The church has generally been against all forms of gambling, and there are some states which have always resisted any kind of wagering, be it in a large and imposing casino, or on the small surface of a scratc......

• Italian Lotteries
  29/10/2013

  Almost every country on the planet has at least one constantly running lottery. The few exceptions are mainly Middle Eastern countries, where any gambling is prohibited for religious reasons. Most countries actually have multiple lotteries – with some being privately owned, while others are under the jurisdiction of th......

• Monday Million - The Irish Lotto
  08/09/2013

  It would be hard to overemphasize the importance of the Monday Millions lottery to the Irish people. It is colloquially known as the Monday Irish Lotto, and millions of people have never missed a single bet on it – indeed, to do so would be unthinkable to them. The game, like all major successful lotteries, is extremel......

• Rapido
  26/08/2013

  Rapido is one of the family of keno type games, with the player selecting up to ten numbers from a possible eighty. There are a broad number of ways to win, depending upon the player’s chosen numbers aligning with those randomly selected by the Rapido draw. Prizes typically start at a lowly £1, and reach a staggering £......

• Scratchcard Gambling
  04/08/2013

  These ubiquitous pieces of card go by many names: scratch-off cards, scratch-and-win cards, instant win games or scratchers. This kind of betting is extremely simplistic, and it’s aspects are likely known to all. The card’s surface holds disclosed symbols; scratching this obscuring powdered metal that hides these symbo......

• The Euro Lottery
  11/09/2013

  Featuring 50 numbers, from which as many as five are chosen for each game, the Euro Lotto is of the traditional format, employed by most big lotteries. The more numbers you have selected which come up in the draw, the closer you are to starting a new life as a millionaire! It really is that simple! No wonder games of t......

• The EuroMillions
  19/09/2013

  Most lotteries are limited to relatively small regions – a hotel may have its own lottery, which is just open to residents. The odds presented may be good, since the administrators want someone to claim the jackpot fairly regularly, so you wont have a jackpot with a millions to one chance of winning. Counterbalancing t......

• The German Lottery
  03/11/2013

  Like most of Europe, Germany has a long and interesting legal history regarding gambling. Being a catholic country there have often been religious conflicts whenever gaming sanctions were passed. For the large part however gambling has been legal throughout the country, under the jurisdiction and control of the local s......

• The Irish Lotto Bet
  22/08/2013

  The Irish Lotto Bet is colloquially known as Lucky Numbers by the thousands of hopeful Irish men and women who play it every week, and is based on the outcome from the National Irish Lottery. The game features 45 numbers, from which five are chosen for each game. The prizes vary according to, as would be expected, the ......

• The Lotteries of Australia
  06/11/2013

  While most of Europe developed its gambling laws and regulations following the models of the major Italian cities (Primarily Venice, but also Rome and Genoa), Australia formed its own practices independently. Most of the lotteries are state owned and controlled, with two of the largest ones being Lotterywest, which ope......

• The Lotteries of Finland
  31/10/2013

  Scandinavian laws regarding gambling differ in many ways from European ones. Much of European gambling legislation came out of Venice, which in the 17th century was leading the whole of central Europe with it’s fine casinos and well regulated gaming laws. Neighbouring countries took the lead from Italy, with Spain and ......

• The Lotteries of India
  30/10/2013

  If asked to think of countries with famous gambling venues you would probably mention America, and the glamorous neon lights and pyramids of Las Vegas; or maybe Hong Kong, with its gamblers paradise, the island if Macau. It is extremely unlikely your mind would turn to India however – perhaps you believe gambling to be......

• The Lotteries of South Africa
  14/08/2013

  Compared to Europe South Africa was relatively slow to establish a centralized institution to regulate its gambling industry. It wasn’t until 1997 that the National Lotteries Board was created for this very purpose. A commendable action carried put by the NLB was to immediately set up a National Lottery, whose purpose ......

• The Lotteries of Spain
  28/10/2013

  Compared to other countries Spain has always been more relaxed in its gambling laws. Their government realized early on that criminalizing various betting practices merely drove them underground – far better to have them out in the open, where they can be regulated and taxed. Up until the 1970’s it was the country’s ma......

• The Lottery in Hong Kong
  01/11/2013

  Hong Kong has always been famous for its casinos. The island of Macau, like Las Vegas, is virtually a synonym for gambling. Throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s gaming houses were everywhere: in many streets there were more places to play roulette and cards than there were shops. Unfortunately the city lacked any kind of g......

• The New York Lotto
  19/09/2013

  The state of New York is privileged to have not just one but four jackpot games. Mega Millions, Powerball, and Sweet Million are all extremely popular, but the New York lotto is surely the most beloved by the residents. The jackpot is run by the New York Lottery, which is a government institution formed in 1966, having......

• The U.S. Mega Millions
  02/09/2013

  There has never been a single unifying lottery for the whole of the United States, rather each state has formed its own set of laws and regulations. There have been various cross state gaming activities, which has led to the formation of various intra state organisations. Some examples of these are the Multi State Lott......

• The UKs National Lottery
  03/09/2013

  The UK’s National lottery seems to have permeated into the very national consciousness. Indeed, so embedded is it in British social, and even cultural life, that many would likely be surprised to learn that it is a relatively modern phenomenon. First inaugurated in late 1994, the lottery has gone from strength to stren......

• U.S. Lottery
  07/08/2013

  The history of gambling in America has been a checkered one: Many states have embraced it, welcoming the influx of casinos and lottery venues; others have made illegal any kind of gambling. A compromise over the years has been to enter into complicated cross border agreements, through which, by certain legal loopholes ......

Casino

• A Night in Paris
  20/08/2013

  For many years the design of slot machines has remained the same: bright flashing lights and three spinning wheels, glowing huge buttons that almost give off enough heat to singe your skin. Thinking people might be tired of this same old formula, the company Betsoft Gaming made a whole new type of machine. After much s......

• Casino Sign-Up Bonuses
  20/09/2013

  Online casinos are always seeking to draw new customers in. We have all encountered gambling adverts while trawling through the internet. Some adverts are tiny, taking up just a fraction of the web page – gambling adverts are more often full screen pop ups. The Internet is the perfect environment for the games these si......

• How to Choose the Right Online Casino
  20/08/2013

  Most people have at some time in their lives been to a casino – be it a huge sprawling Las Vegas type establishment, or a couple of tables with green felt, and a roulette wheel. Despite this, most people have not participated in any online gambling – they have not played at an online casino. In many ways online casinos......

• Online and Land Based Casinos - Which are Better?
  07/09/2013

  There are may casino lovers who have never played blackjack or roulette online – they very idea of substituting one of their greatest pleasures in life with an artificial version is completely anathema to them. They might find as much fun in the environment of the casino – its bright lights, the atmosphere, and the peo......

• The 3-2-1 Casino Game
  27/09/2013

  Those of a certain “age” will remember with great fondness and affection the TV show 3-2-1. The show was made for Yorkshire television, and aired for an astonishing 10 years, from 1978, to 1988. There have been very few quiz shows that have lasted for so long, a fact that attests to the popularity of 3-2-1. Though the ......

• The History of Backgammon
  29/10/2013

  For many decades Backgammon was considered the most noble and respectable table game. It was more sophisticated and elegant than poker, while being less cerebral and cold hearted than chess. It was regarded as a serious and edifying pursuit. There were backgammon classes and seminars, taught by academics. The game itse......

• The History of Roulette
  28/10/2013

  Though the French may claim to have invented the game of roulette, recent historical research has revealed that it was actually a minor modification of many wheel type games found in England during the early eighteenth century. The most popular of these was known as “Roly Poly.” In this enthusiastic gamers would place ......

• The Rules for Playing Blackjack
  03/07/2012

  Blackjack has always been one of the most loved and most frequently played of all card games in the casino. It is an extremely old game, and can trace its provenance back to the middle of the 18th century in France. There the game was known as vingt-et-un (twenty one). By the nineteenth century the card game had crosse......

• Turbo Max Power
  28/10/2013

  The company JPM Interactive are extremely prominent and well known in many areas of the gaming industry. Perhaps their most well known brand is their online series of Progressive style Jackpot slot machines, which bear the impressive titles “Max Power.” Amongst this array of games, one of the most popular is “Turbo Ma......

• Wagering Requirement Explained
  19/08/2011

  In order to attract new customers, most online casinos today offer enticing “Welcome Bonuses.” They appear to be very generous offers, and the vast majority of them come in the form of matching cash for the first deposit that a new player makes. When the new account is opened, the casino will promise a “100% Deposit......

• What Is the House Edge
  15/08/2011

  The entity that sets the rules and controls the play of any gambling game is known as the “House.” The House earns money by having a winning advantage known as the “House Edge” built into every game. This edge applies to Blackjack, Craps, Slots and Keno, as well as sports betting, where the advantage is sometimes re......

Bingo

• Bingo Bonuses
  21/08/2013

  Many people are curious about online bingo, but have never taken the plunge, never signed up to one of the sites. It certainly can be daunting, what with the abundance of sites out there, which certainly number in the hundreds. A good way to begin, once you have chosen a site you like, is to get involved in some of the......

• Bingo Hall of Fame
  05/09/2013

  For many the phrase “Hall of fame” conjures up an illustrious list of fabled champions from the past. They could be famous footballers, or world renowned tennis players. Indeed, they could be from any field, from movies to music – the only qualifying factor being that they have distinguished themselves from their conte......

• Bingo World Championship
  05/08/2013

  The World of bingo is a self contained universe: If has no central governing body like football and rugby does; and it is perhaps for this reason not one but two separate world championships take place every year. In this hardened bingo arena players flex their muscles, and test their resolve against each other. It is ......

• The Worlds Bingo Associations
  15/08/2013

  Many people have lamented the fact that there has never been an international regulatory body, to oversee and standardize the bingo industry across countries or indeed the world. What we have been left with is a fragmented system, with each element following their own rules, with only the thinnest of linkages between t......

• Todays Bingo Technology
  25/08/2013

  Who would have envisaged, from such humble beginnings, bingo would have become the global phenomenon it is today? From innocent stalls at charity events and church fairs in the 19th century, it has reached out across the globe, potentially into everyone’s home; and even, given the advent of smartphone technology, into ......

• Tournament Bingo
  13/08/2013

  Bingo has always been hugely popular throughout Europe and America, and every city has always had an abundance of opportunities for those wishing to indulge their appetites in the game. With the advent of online gambling however, bingo players need not even leave the comforts of their home to enjoy playing this game of......