Betting on Net - A Blog about Sports Betting and More. » online sportsbook http://www.betingonnet.com A Blog About Online Sports Betting. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:38:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 William Hill Reports Increase in Revenues http://www.betingonnet.com/william-hill-reports-increase-in-revenues/ http://www.betingonnet.com/william-hill-reports-increase-in-revenues/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:06:27 +0000 Brett http://www.betingonnet.com/?p=346 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 29th 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.

]]> http://www.betingonnet.com/william-hill-reports-increase-in-revenues/feed/ 0 The Spotlight on TitanBet http://www.betingonnet.com/the-spotlight-on-titanbet/ http://www.betingonnet.com/the-spotlight-on-titanbet/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:07:17 +0000 Brett http://www.betingonnet.com/?p=319 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!

]]> http://www.betingonnet.com/the-spotlight-on-titanbet/feed/ 0 World Cup On My Mind http://www.betingonnet.com/world-cup-on-my-mind/ http://www.betingonnet.com/world-cup-on-my-mind/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:14:20 +0000 admin http://www.betingonnet.com/?p=275 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:

]]> http://www.betingonnet.com/world-cup-on-my-mind/feed/ 0 Who’s your bookie for the FIFA World Cup? http://www.betingonnet.com/who%e2%80%99s-your-bookie-for-the-fifa-world-cup/ http://www.betingonnet.com/who%e2%80%99s-your-bookie-for-the-fifa-world-cup/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:54:10 +0000 karen http://www.betingonnet.com/?p=242 A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about the 2010 World Cup to see if anyone had decided yet which team to back. Now I wonder if anyone has decided which sportsbook (or even sportsbooks?) they are going to rely on. Yep, you may want to use more than one. It’s probably a fair bet to say that absolutely every online sportsbook will be covering the 2010 World Cup as it undoubtedly one of the biggest sporting events in the world. So I bet you’ve been asking yourselves which one will be offering the best odds, the best service, the best promotions or is the most convenient. You will also want to go with an online sportsbook that has a strong knowledge of football to help you make an informed decision about where to place your money and has good coverage and up to date news about the matches. With regard to the odds, as we get closer to the event, they will probably fluctuate quite a bit so you will need to keep a close on them to make sure you get the best value. There are no doubt going to quite a few World Cup related promotions too just to increase the betting frenzy and excitement of the event and I hope to keep you updated about these as I come across them.

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  1. I would only consider signing up to an online sportsbook that has a solid reputation and favourable independent reviews. You can check the forums to see what other punters have said about them and make sure that there are no or minimal reports about people not receiving their winnings. Generally speaking, the sportsbooks that are affiliated with the larger, trusted online casinos are credible.
  2. Check the promotional incentives on offer. If you are an old hand playing at online casinos, be warned that whilst there are bonuses in the online sports betting world, they won’t be as attractive as what you have become accustomed to.
  3. Also make sure that any sportsbook that you are considering registering with offers bets for the sports and leagues that you follow otherwise its really not much use to you obviously.
  4. Plus, how up to date is their news section? If you are the type of bettor who is a little more serious about profit rather than just placing a bet on your favourite team to make the match a bit more interesting, then no doubt you’re looking for a sportsbook that is serious about the most recent developments before the big match.
  5. Finally, check that there is around the clock customer service and support in case something goes wrong or you have a question.
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