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William Hill Reports Increase in Revenues

Brett — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:06:27 +0000

Leading online sportsbook, William Hill Plc enjoys a late surge as FIFA World Cup 2010 betting shifted expectations and increased revenues. WHS (William Hill Sports) is a player favourite and a strong contender for top online sportsbook in the UK and beyond.

The FIFA World Cup 2010 was an event that showcased three things: the prowess of South Africa to host a stellar world-class event, the preparedness and skill of the world’s football teams and of course the rise in prominence of online sports books as a major component of sports punting. And when it comes to sportsbooks, then William Hill Sports certainly pulls no punches in providing premium service to all its punters.

What FIFA 2010 did for William Hill plc

Leading UK bookmaker William Hill has enjoyed a late surge in revenues owing to the dramatic effect of the FIFA World Cup 2010. This world-class event hosted in sunny South Africa put paid to the notion that the African continent was incapable of hosting the grandest of World Cups to date. But what I find even more impressive than that, was the impact of sports betting on William Hill’s revenues. Reports indicate that WHS enjoyed a 3% increase in net revenues. Their earnings jumped to £529.9 million for the 26-week period that ended on June 29^th 2010. That’s certainly impressive.

What makes WH’s performance even more striking is that there has generally been flat performance of sports books across the UK and continental Europe. Factors hindering the rapid growth and recovery of the gaming sector include measures to raise VAT (in the UK) by 2.5% to 20% in 2011. Plus there’s still the matter of kick starting European economies aka lending and recovery packages. This makes William Hill’s news much more exciting. Strong gains certainly bode well for a resilient gaming sector intent on providing wide-ranging coverage to sports betting enthusiasts.

Among William Hill’s many offerings are horse racing (the staple of William Hill Sports), American Football, Athletics, Australian Rules, Baseball, Cycling, Golf, Lotteries, Tennis, Motor Racing, Rugby League, UFC, Winter Sports and Volleyball. And there is live-video streaming, the best odds and 24/7 customer service to boot.

Get Your Game on at Party Bets

Brett — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:07:32 +0000

For punters wanting to be entertained by a world-class online sportsbook, few gaming hubs come close to the stellar power of PartyBets. It’s like a fiesta of betting and the atmosphere is fun-filled and happening – not like many of the online sportsbooks you’re likely to see. Join me here on betingonnet.com as we uncover the kick behind this super site.

There are good time sports betting sites and then there’s Party Bets. This online sportsbook is part and parcel of the PartyGaming franchise that comprises PartyGammon, PartyPoker, PartyCasino and PartyBingo. This stellar brand brings all the power of top-tier sportsbetting to your doorstep in a matter of clicks.

Exciting promotions to boot

At PartyBets, players will be overwhelmed by generous promotional offers including this one that I found particularly enthralling: Enjoy 100% extra on your first deposit bonus of up to €30 . This is even better than it looks because few, if any, operators are willing to go out on a limb for new punters, but Party Bets is. All it requires is opening up a new account, making a deposit and getting the party started. As wagering requirements would have it, you should turn over your bonus amount five times on odds of 2.0 or more before you receive your bonus cash – but that’s fair enough.

What sports can you expect to find at PartyBets?

You name it, it’s there and it probably includes the kitchen sink at Party Bets too. Some of the hot sports on offer include: American Football, Aussie Rules, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, MMA, Snooker and Pool, Summer Olympics, Tennis, Volleyball, Motor Sports, Ice Hockey and even Handball. What I particularly relish is the opportunity to place bets in real-time at PartyBets. This means you get to see real-life, changing odds which are particularly exciting for those last-minute punts. The live scores feature on PartyBets provides instant updates and invaluable information to bolster your competitive edge.

The Spotlight on TitanBet

Brett — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:07:17 +0000

The FIFA World Cup 2010 may be over, but the sporting calendar is only just getting started with a treasure-trove of super promotional offers for punters the world over. I particularly enjoy the FIBA Basketball World Championships. Join me, as together we catch the latest buzz, stats and live betting odds here at the King of the Ring – TitanBet.

Before I get into the thick of it, I’d like to throw a few things out there about TitanBet. If you’re looking for a sportsbook that features variety, then this is for you. Imagine 7,500 daily bets and almost 2 dozen sporting categories to choose from. Now throw in live-play betting, stats galore and a wide range of betting lines and competitive sporting odds. Now we’re talking. This is the kingdom otherwise known as Titan Bet and it’s got plenty of juice for punters.

What’s hot on the Titan calendar?

How long’s a piece of string? The truth is that Titan is loaded with action-packed sports matches, contests and team events. There’s more going on than you can wrap your head around. Imagine the following options: motorsports, cycling, golf, ice hockey, snooker, rugby union, rugby league, cricket, boxing, baseball and football. My personal favourite is the FIBA Basketball World Championships and in this vein, TitanBet’s got it all covered.

Take a look at these stellar odds and standings:

Greece – 2.4
Turkey – 2.7
Russia – 4.2
Spain – 1.35
Lithuania – 5
France – 6
Canada – 50.99

If you’re hoping for the USA as an outright winner your Titan odds are 1.36. Happy punting fellas!

The anytime sportsbook

Brett — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:14:49 +0000

All too often we’re confronted with what sporting event to place a wager on. And with so many options today, punters are literally spoiled for choice. I like to think of myself as a seasoned bettor – a proverbial jack of all trades in the sporting arena. For me there is one particular sportsbook that meets my expectations – Betsson.

Pick and choose when it suits you

I have to admit that when it comes to sports betting, there is nothing worse than having limited betting options. If I want to punt, then I want to be able to bet on football, rugby, cricket, boxing or motor racing at any time. This includes during the games too. And that’s where Betsson Sportsreally makes it easy. Their feature-rich live betting options (in-play betting) are all the rage.

Players can enjoy all the latest sporting events including the NFL, NHL, Premier League, PGA, Tennis Masters, ATP Grand Slams and much, much more. Whether you enjoy the Cricket World Cup, the Rugby World Cup or the Mixed Martial Arts Championships – you’re in luck. It’s all happening at Betsson with generous player bonuses and real-time stats. There are great player odds and over 4,000 sporting fixtures to bet on.

Sports bettors will relish the opportunity – I’m sure – to bet on football from every angle. If you’re sad that the FIFA World Cup 2010 is over, fear not because Betsson is covering all the major games throughout Europe and the rest of the world. For those of you who enjoy a bit of a walkabout, there’s Mobile Betting too – so make the most of it and have a great time.

World Cup fever sweeps across the planet

Brett — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:08:17 +0000

2010 is certainly the year of global sporting events. What with the FIFA World Cup 2010 already in full swing in South Africa, punters and sports aficionados are lining up to get in on the hottest gaming action. And there’s plenty a pretty penny to be made in the process too. But it’s not only football that punters are placing wagers on – it’s tennis, hockey, Formula 1 racing, UK and Irish horseracing and much more going on. Clearly amidst the massive spectator interest in the football, little else is dominating headlines – at least until after July 11^th at the conclusion of the tournament.

Fans of the football have already enjoyed some of the most stunning entertainment with some surprise upsets in England, Korea, Mexico and the USA, but other teams have been showing incredible resolve and determination such as Japan, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain and Portugal. Naturally the performances of Diego Maradona’s Argentinean charges have left the world gasping in awe. The tournament favourites Brazil look set to lock horns in the final – barring no surprise upsets along the way.

For fans of other sports, there’s plenty to go around. The world of tennis is buzzing with the performances of top seeded players in Roger Federer, Jurgen Meltzer, Sharapova and Williams. Wimbledon truly is the ‘strawberries and cream’ tennis tournament of the year. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Americans will be cheering wildly for their most popular sport with the arrival of Super Bowl XLV. Sports fans will hoping that Saints will be able to make it 2 from 2 in the coming year. If Drew Brees can lead the attack once again, then this team is certainly the one to beat going into the next year.

In anticipation of the finale for the FIFA World Cup 2010 I’ve managed to fish out some stunning videos – here’s an example of one such example:

World Cup On My Mind

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:14:20 +0000

Not only on my mind! Famous English bookmaker now online giant William Hill Sports have released this cool widget featured on this page – a live update of all teams and matches from South Africa. Check it out:

Conspiracy theory against Oz?

karen — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:29:05 +0000

I have a bit of a soft spot for the Australian soccer team, the Socceroos, in the World Cup and watched their game against Ghana last night. Whilst I certainly don’t expect them to be the winners, I was hoping that they would improve their game and give a few others a run for their money. This is the third time that they have qualified and I dare say the third time that there has been a (bad) ref decision against them which has led, or at the very least contributed, to their loss. Does anyone else smell a conspiracy theory? The poor coach, Pim Verbeek, is getting whipped in the Australian media over his rather bizarre team selection for the World Cup and following the Aussie’s defeat at the hands of Germany. Titan Bet now has now set the Socceroos chance of winning overall to 251 to 1 and are up next against Serbia. Provided that they beat Serbia and Ghana defeats Germany, then Australia is still in with a fighting chance.

Time for a change in Germany?

karen — Sun, 23 May 2010 04:42:37 +0000

It looks like things could be about to change in Germany and for the better for those sport fans who would like to wager on their league and teams. The Olympic Sports Federation (OSF) has taken the step of calling upon the German government to legalize sports betting by repealing the German Interstate Gambling Treaty (2006). To have a greater impact, the OSF has joined forces with the Bundesliga (otherwise known as the country’s major football league). Currently, German bettors do no have a choice of online betting agencies as only German states have the right to offer this service. This monopoly by state betting providers means a lack of competition and poor odds, limited range of services and lower quality product. In fact, Right2Bet reports that German punters who have no option but to bet with Lotto Bayern, are subjected to odds that are on average 34 percent worse than other private European operators!

So all German sports fans should pay close attention!

Titan Bet Prepared for World Cup

karen — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:11:43 +0000

Titan Bet have launched their own dedicated World Cup guide and in recognition of the fact that not only the Cup but their site has an international audience, they have just added four new languages. Titan Bet is now available in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German. This will allow Titan Bet to have an even broader client base across Europe and comes just in time for the World Cup later this year in South Africa. In their World Cup guide you can access detailed information about each competing team and is full of useful football betting tips, news, updates, trivia and insights for all the sports fans to enhance your betting knowledge. It will help you make a more informed decision about where to place your money. The number of people betting on the World Cup will be staggering and in fact the final match, to be held on 11 July, is anticipated to bring an unprecedented number of sport bettors. The guide also gives tips on who they believe will be the top scorer which is the second most popular bet after the overall winner of the World Cup itself.
Enjoy your betting on the World Cup!

Think you know your football?

karen — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:59:54 +0000

If the answer is a resounding ‘YES’, then I suggest you immediately (if not sooner) check out this promo from Titan Bet. They currently have an insane promo called the $100 Million Mania. I’m often skeptical of casinos claims but in this particular case I’m pretty sure it’s safe to agree with their motto that is this ‘is the biggest prize in sport this summer’
The contestant who successfully predicts all 64 match results in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, will win the jaw-dropping grand prize of $100,000,000. Yes. You did hear me correctly.
So if this seems a bit unrealistic or unachievable, then perhaps you should aim for second prize. In the event that no one guessed all 64 match results correctly, a guaranteed prize of $1 million will go to the contestant with the closest number of correct predictions.
If you have having trouble selecting your teams (and who wouldn’t be with so much riding on it!) take a look at the World Cup Guide and a blog that has been launched by Titan Bet.
You have until 11 June 2010, the start of the World Cup (FYI there are just 54 days to go!) to complete and submit your prediction forms.
The challenge is open to both new and existing Titan Bet players. But there a couple of (easy) hoops to jump through first before you are eligible. First, you must activate your registration form via a confirmation email that will be sent to you. Then open a real money account, and place a bet which can be for any amount and on any sport.