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Betsson Sportsbook is one of the most dynamic online sportsbooks on the web, offering more than 4000 sports betting channels with very attractive adds. Accessible in 19 different languages, Betsson offers a wide array of in-play betting opportunities on football and other major sports, with markets like next team to score, total goals and correct score. NBA Title Betting Basketball is traditionally one of the most popular sports for bettors, and with the NBA season nearing its halfway point, now is a good time to place a wager on your preferred side before the odds start changing after the upcoming all-star weekend. Unsurprisingly, two teams currently dominate the Betsson odds for the NBA title, with LeBron James and the Miami Heat 2.90 favorites at time of writing, ahead of Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers at odds of 3.75. Also in contention for the championship are Boston, 6.00, San Antonio, 9.00, and Orlando, 10.00 Range of Specials If basketball's not your thing Betsson has plenty more on offer, and it's not just the usual suspects like football, tennis, baseball and cricket. The range of specials rivals those of other major bookmakers, with such bets as the color of the Queen's hat at the upcoming royal wedding, as well as the outcome of upcoming Norwegian elections. Add to that easy access across the platform to the Betsson Casino, and you're set with entertainment to last for the remainder of the NBA season, the playoffs, and then some.
Moneybookers, one of the world's leading eWallet payment systems, has confirmed recent rumors by announcing that it is rebranding itself as "Skrill" later this year. Introducing Skrill According to the company, Skrill is an informal term for money, but it hopes that customers will soon understand it as safe and innovative way for consumers to make deposits at online casinos. Skrill will offer enhanced payment facilities that build on the precedent set by Moneybookers, the company said on its website. Under the new regime, consumers will be able to send payments to anyone without revealing any financial details. There will be no need to repeatedly enter card numbers, expiry dates and other details. And options for funding an account will include credit card, debit card or bank links. Moneybookers remains for time being For the moment, Moneybookers is still available to both new and existing customers. Those already signed up will receive all the benefits of membership and will be the first to have the opportunity to upgrade to Skrill when it goes live. Moneybookers is already one of the leading online payment methods, so Skrill will have a lot to build on. It won numerous plaudits in 2010, including the EGR award for Payments Company of the Year and 12th place in both the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 league table and Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50.
Sony is expected to unveil its PlayStation phone in February, according to international news agency Bloomberg, in a move that would provide new ground for the emerging mobile gaming market. The Bloomberg report, which was published Wednesday, seemed to confirm the rumors about the PlayStation phone, predicting that it would be launched to the public at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 13. Sony, the world's second-largest manufacturer of portable game players, was not available for comment. However, pictures and videos of the new device have already been circulating on the Internet. What type of phone? According to rumors reported by several news agencies, the phone will be a Sony Ericsson touchscreen called the Xperia play, using a slide-out pad and buttons plus a touch-sensitive pad for gameplay. It will also reportedly run Android. Once the phone is launched, it will no doubt be only a matter of time before online casinos, sports books and poker rooms rush to launch apps for the device, as they have for other major smartphones such as the iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Mobile gambling booming Just last week leading online gaming software provider Microgaming launched its new Android casino games package for All Slots Mobile and other casinos running on its mobile software, making it the first company to make such an offering for that particular device.
The resurgent Green Bay Packers head into the NFL conference finals as the new favorite to win Super Bowl XLV, following a string of upsets in the playoffs. The Packers, who entered the playoffs as a wildcard, have defeated Philadelphia and Atlanta away in the past two weeks to qualify for a match-up this Sunday with NFC North rival Chicago Bears for a spot in the big dance. Things are just as complicated in the AFC conference championship match, where the Pittsburgh Steelers go in as a warm favorite to progress, but must first beat the New York Jets, also flying high after upset wins over Indianapolis and the previous Super Bowl favorite New England. Odds Super Bowl outright (William Hill): Green Bay 13/8, Pittsburgh 2/1, New York Jets 4/1, Chicago 9/2, Head to head (AllYouBet): NFC - Chicago 2.67, Green Bay, 1.49; AFC - Pittsburgh 1.50, New York Jets 2.67. Handicap betting (betWize): NFC - Chicago 1.89 (hcp 3.5), Green Bay 1.91; AFC - Pittsburgh 1.88 (hcp -3.5), New York Jets 1.92. Promotions Sign up now for a betWize account to claim a 100% first deposit bonus up to a maximum of £/€60. And exiting players can claim an extra £/€30 free bet after making a second deposit.
As Governor Chris Christie ponders whether or not to sign the New Jersey online gambling bill into law, he should think about why this legislation is good for his state. Make no mistake, this is a momentous occasion - the Intra-State Internet Gambling bill passed both houses of the legislature last week, paving the way for New Jersey casino to be the first in the United States to accept bets online. Why this law is good for New Jersey Beat Nevada: Atlantic City plays second fiddle to Las Vegas when it comes to land-based casinos, but the passage of this law would put New Jersey in prime position to dominate online gambling once the federal government regulates the industry. Revenue: This is another no-brainer for Gov. Christie. A report published by iMEGA, the trade industry representing internet gambling, estimated that the new laws could raise up to $55 million in tax revenue for state coffers. Employment: The jobless rate in New Jersey is still around 9.0%, which is way too high for any state to accept. So how can one justify knocking back the chance to open up an industry that would create thousands of jobs? Because it's the right thing to do: It's time the US and its states treat their citizens like adults and allow them the option of gambling in a safe and secure environment online.
William Hill, Britain's largest betting and gaming company, has continued its foray into the world of mobile gambling by launching its new Android app. The new application, which introduces new features and enhanced graphics, will give owners of Android mobile devices access to the more than 40,000 pre-match, in-play and specialty markets offered daily by William Hill Online sports book. Free Download William Hill's new Android application is free to download at William Hill Mobile and from other download sites, and is available to anybody running Android 2.2. The new app, which is quicker than old version, follows the success of the Racing Post/William Hill iPhone app, which has already been downloaded by more than 200,000 people. The Future Is Now Michael Byrne, Head of Mobile at William Hill Online, said that the launch was recognition of the many customers who have embraced Android. "This new app opens up our mobile sportsbook to a growing customer base and gives them an experience as good as any," he said. Byrne added that Hill had experienced an 800% increase in bets in 2010, 828% increase in turnover, and a 900% rise in unique users, on the back of strong mobile growth and product enhancements.
If you thought Italy's online gaming market was booming last year you weren't mistaken - it grew by 28% in 2010, according to data published this week by Italian regulator AAMS. Tournament poker responsible for most growth Tournament poker was responsible for most of the growth in skill gaming, accounting for 65% of total online gambling turnover in Italy last year. Turnover of skill games rose by 34% in 2010 to 3.15 billion euros, up from the mark of 2.35 billion euros recorded the previous year. Fixed odds sports betting rose by 11% to a total mark of 1.35 billion euros, while bingo revenues reached 146.1 million in its first full year since being fully regulated in December 2009. AAMS said upon publishing the figures that the dominance of skill games, sports betting and online bingo in 2010 showed that the three products were better suited to online use. The three categories accounted for more than 96% of online gaming turnover in 2010. Poker and casino to give further boost The upcoming launch of poker cash games in February and casino games in June should at least double turnover in Italy by 2012, analysts say. Italy's internet gambling industry has become a target for all the major companies since the country removed barriers to foreign operators last year in order to comply with European Union standards. Online Casino Reports Italy introduces you to the biggest operators, promotions, trends and games.
PokerStars, the world's biggest online poker room, has unveiled a new home games feature that allows users to create private networks between friends. Customize Tournaments With the new feature, users can customize their own tournaments and cash games, from penny poker to $1/$2 stakes games. Each private club can accommodate up to 50 players and will be shielded from public view, without showing up on the search feature. Club managers have full control over the club and can invite friends by giving them a specially provided number and password. And best of all, home games are not subject to the usual Poker Stars restrictions that prevent players from the same household from sitting at the same table. PokerStars is also utilizing social media, with club managers able to invite friends to tournaments and cash game tables via popular networking websites Facebook and Twitter. Major Promotion To mark the launch of this new feature, PokerStars is giving away a major prize to the member who can explain via video why their home game is the best. The competition is open until January 14, when staff and players at the official PokerStars Caribbean Adventure party will select the first prize, participation in a $10,000 freeroll event at the resort.
American Idol 2011 hit the screens last week and has already created mass media attention. However, whilst many reality TV fans may be mulling over new panelists, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, canny online bettors have other things on their minds. They're not too caught up with Jennifer's tears or Steven's oddball comments; instead they're noting down the contestants they may end up backing. All Change at American Idol There's a new feel to the show this year following the departure of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi. The producers have also supposedly scrapped the Final 24 qualifiers and the live shows will just be featuring around 12 contestants. Other changes are rumored to include contestants making their own videos and promoting themselves. American Idol Odds 2011 It's not until after the audition shows have finished and the live shows begin that the online sportsbooks release odds. This gives online betting fans the chance to put some thought into who to wager on. With several past winners initially blending into the crowd due to their shyness, serious punters may want to look passed the more polished acts this year. In 2009 Kris Allen started out at 60/1 and last year Lee DeWyze commenced the series at 10/1 or higher. Both acts had their odds slashed after being well received by the public and drawing encouraging comments from the judges. There's a lesson in there right? Get in there early and don't discount those who don't initially shine. American Idol Online Betting American Idol has become an online betting sensation as well as a top TV show. Reality TV betting is on the increase as fans choose to support their favorites with a wager, adding to the excitement of results shows. So tune in and try to determine the American Idol 2011 winner. Top sportsbooks such as William Hill, Titan Bet and Bet365 have all published great odds and a wide range of American Idol bets in the past. Check out the American Idol contestants now and ready yourself for the release of the odds in February.
The 2011 Australian Open has been unusual for its lack of upsets against the pre-tournament odds favorites. At time of writing top seed Rafael Nadal was on track to join five other top seeds - Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer - in the last eight. Only Robin Soderling and Andy Roddick were gone from the top eight seeds - beaten by unseeded Alexandr Dolgopolov and 19 th seed Stanislas Wawrinka respectively in the round of 16. The same could be said of the women's singles, where top three seeds and betting favorites Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniacki and Vera Zvonareva were all still on track for grand slam glory. In-play betting with bet365 With so many games, many punters around the world are taking the opportunity to bet in-play while streaming the live action from online sportsbook bet365. Bet365's Australian Open live streaming service is part of its offering of more than 15,000 top events streamed live to your PC every year, making it easier for its members to wager online. Promotions William Hill is one of the most popular Australian Open online sportsbooks, and its package is enhanced by a range of promotions. Take advantage of the Match Winner promotion, providing enhanced odds on chosen markets each day, including the tennis.
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