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Major League baseball has been one of the biggest American past times for over one hundred years. Today its popularity has gone beyond the hearts and homes of the United States and reached into those of audiences all over the world. The Baseball Season Thirty teams go head to head for a marathon of matches in the 2012 MLB schedule between March 28 and October 3. The 2011 MLB season saw a great many winners and huge popularity at the bookie posts covering this annual event. Gamblers who missed out and made it big last year want to get back in on the action at the top online bookies. This 2012 MLB season schedule has over 160 games taking place over the summer months and is sure to be filled with upsets and excitement for everyone involved. Over 130 2012 MLB free agents will offer truly exciting outcomes to many of the matches during the 2012 MLB season as teams are shuffled and rearranged, for an action packed and truly unique event. Our Top Picks for Online Bookies When it comes to the 2012 MLB season opening day, online bookies like William Hill, 888, and Bet365 will all be flooded by fervent gamblers wanting to take advantage of these bookies' rewards and promotions on their MLB 2012 season betting odds. These bookies entertain a slew of betting options, including outright bets, running lines, total runs, league markets and more. That's right, using the 2012 MLB season wiki, players can make informed decisions and place wagers not only on individual match-ups, players, and overall stats, but also league out comes, and world series finishers, too. What Bookie Sites have To Say About The MLB 2012 Season 888 offers wall to wall bets on all of major league baseball's games this season and covers news stories every day that will affect odds at the bookies. William Hill offers multiple betting outlets in both the national and American baseball leagues, while Bet365 is constantly updating their site with 2012 MLB coverage for total coverage to their eager audience. Stop wasting time, start researching who you think will be the next big winner and bet big with some of our top notch bookie selections during this momentous annual event.
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Atlantic City, the United States' second-largest land-based casino market, has welcomed its 12th and newest casino the city - Revel, a $2.4 billion resort which locals are hoping will revive the struggling industry.Newest Atlantic City CasinoRevel is Atlantic City's first purely non-smoking casino resort and the first to give floor-to-ceiling views of the ocean. But the project was a long time in the making, as it ran out of money during the 2008 global financial crisis and suffered the loss three executives in a plane crash the same year. State tax incentives helped it reach completion.The casino has 2,450 slot machines and 160 tabel games. Its hotel, which will fully open later this year, will have 1,898 rooms. Overall the resort will employ 5,500 people, and include spa facilities, 14 restaurants, 10 pools and a 5,050-seat theatre which will host a performance from Beyoncé on the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.Land-Based Gambling SurvivesThe number of Americans visiting, establishing accounts and playing at online and mobile casinos has been on the rise for years, despite the introduction of a 2006 law effectively banning Internet gambling in the country and various clampdowns and against online poker and gambling since then.Nevertheless, Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos continue to attract customers, and the opening of this latest establishment in Atlantic City proves that there is enough interest both at an online and land-based level to support the existence of casinos at both levels.
William Hill, one of the giants of online gambling, announced this week the launch of its Live Casino for Italy. The casino will offer Italian players a more comprehensive and top-quality gaming experience than they have previously enjoyed.William Hill Italy Live CasinoWilliam Hill's Italy Live Casino adds Live Roulette and Live Blackjack to the 20 games already included on the online casino's Italian-specific platform. As with other live casinos, it comes complete with real dealers who moderate the games, allows players to interact via the chat function, and will be available 24/7.This live casino offers the biggest number of tables available on the market today, meaning that seats are guaranteed to all players and you will never have to wait your turn as might be the case at other Internet or land-based casinos. Each play is streamed straight to your computer through high definition video, giving you the feel of being in a real casino.Players who sign up today for the live casino will receive a welcome bonus of up to 300 euros, directly into their account. And that is before taking into account deposit bonuses.Casinos Secure Italian market William Hill Casino, 888 Casino and Party Casino have all received Italian licensing authority AAMS permission to establish their products in the local market, and allow them to operate legally and under responsible gambling regulations there. All above mentioned AAMS approved casinos are listed and reviewed, in Italian, on Online Casino Reports Italy.Like its competitors, Hill offers local customers an extensive range of games to suit their needs, including online video slots, roulette and more. And they promise a whole list of fantastic promotions, just like the Live Casino 300 euro offer mentioned above.
The question of online gambling raised its head once again in the United States this week, when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission sited "the public interest" in barring a Chicago exchange from offering futures contracts tied to the outcome of the 2012 Presidential Elections.This decision forces us to ask the questions: What exactly is the public interest, and when is any futures contract - whether on the result of an election or any other event - not similar to gambling?Election Betting Must Remain LegalAs Bloomberg pointed out in its defense of elections futures, these contracts are tools that allow farmers to hedge at the beginning of the season on what their corn crop will be worth come the end, or for airlines to place a hedge on the rising cost of jet fuel. In both these cases, someone has to place an opposing bet, meaning that while in some ways this is speculation, it is also technically gambling.It said the CFTC's reasoning didn't add up in other ways. Although it allowed political events contracts to trade at an Iowa exchange and to trade offshore through Ireland, it did not accept the Chicago exchange's argument that corporations might want to hedge against a possible tax increase if President Barack Obama won a second term.The CFTC's decision seems all the more hypocritical, Bloomberg pointed out, when taking into account that it now allows trading of weather contracts tied to the amount of snowfall or the severity of the hurricane season. These futures trades are akin to gambling on the weather, and are allowed - therefore the elections futures contracts should be permitted too.2012 US Presidential Elections BettingThe good news for online gamblers living in legal jurisdictions is that Internet bookmakers are offering plenty of odds on the 2012 US Presidential Elections. William Hill, 888sports, bet365 and others are all offering presidential odds involving Obama and likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney, as well as specials on vice-presidential candidates and other scenarios.William Hill has Obama at 2/5 to win the presidential election, ahead of Romney, 7/4. Other candidates are still listed, just in case there is a surprise, beginning with Santorum, 33/1, Ron Paul, 50/1, Jeb Bush, 66/1, Hillary Clinton, 125/1, Newt Gingrich, 150/1, and former VP candidate Sarah Palin, 250/1.
Mixed Martial Arts Champion Georges St-Pierre has joined 888 poker as the company's newest global ambassador, signing a 12-month deal which will see him participate in the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event and other tournaments.888 Ultimate Fighting ChampThe Canadian currently holds the Ultimate Fighting Championship Welterweight belt, and with this signing will now also be found playing online poker at 888poker and participating in special promotions from which the proceeds of games will be donated to anti-bullying charities.In addition to serving a very good purpose, 888 officials said their partnership agreement with Georges St-Pierre will strengthen their brand awareness around the globe and introduce 888 to the growing sports of MMA and its fans. They said it adds to yet another international sports celebrity being on board.MMA and Online GamblingA number of other MMA fighters have been involved in online poker over the years, most notably Randy Couture - who hosts an annual charity tournament called Operation All In which honors the veterans of the American armed forces. Mike Swick finished 10th in a WSOP tournament in 2010, and Chuck Lidell, Mike Swick, Forest Griffin and others have all competed in the world's leading tournament as well.MMA also features heavily at online sportsbooks, with all the top bookmakers including William Hill, bet365, TitanBet, Sports Interaction, and of course 888sports offering a variety of wagering options on tournaments. This of course will include St-Pierre's upcoming fight to defend his UFC welterweight title.
The Mega Millions lottery captured the imagination of people across the United States when it hit its $640 million jackpot at the end of March, proving that there is a lot to gain from legalizing state lotteries online.Online Lottery BenefitsCash-strapped US states from the east coast to the west and everywhere in between are just starting to understand the enormous potential of legalizing online lotteries, poker and other forms of gambling. It is estimated US citizens would place hundreds of millions on lotteries if given the chance to place an online wager.Americans love to gamble, as shown by the approximately 100 million tickets bought to the Mega Millions lottery a couple of weeks ago. Many legislators are now realizing the hypocrisy of promoting such lotteries at land-based venues, but banning them online, and so the tide seems to be shifting and online regulation seems to be on the way.New Online LotteriesIllinois is on the way to being one of the few states to offer online lottery tickets sale, after the legislature last month approved a bill to allow the sale of Powerball tickets over the Internet in the hope that it will provide easier access and expand the customer base and revenue. Lotteries are popping up on the web all the time - from Europe to Canadian provinces and US states.US state officials from have argued for years that they should be allowed to sell Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto tickets online. The move by Illinois was made possible last year when the US Department of Justice ruled states could authorize certain types of online gambling from within their own borders.
In a very welcome move, William Hill Casino has now entered the Italian online gaming market. So far very few online casinos have been as successful in such endeavors. William Hill, however, is among the leading UK online casinos and sports books and is a highly trusted brand. Thus it is not surprising that it was among the first to be granted an online gaming licencse by AAMS, the Italian gaming authority. It reportedly spent nearly a year modifying its site in order to meet its requirements for the local market. In fact, WHC has now also launched its live casino for Italian players with gamings being streamed directly (and in high resolution) from its Riga-based Playtech studio. Players can enjoy a game of live blackjack or live roulette and chat freely in Italian with the reportedly beautiful dealers and fellow players around the table. And with such a huge number of tables, WHC representatives assure us that there is no chance of not finding a seat. As expected, the new casino has been fully translated into Italian to provide maximum comfort for its players and currently offers over 20 different casino games with more to follow shortly in the future. For more on Italian gambling - in Italian - visit Online Casino Reports Italy.
Online casino EU Casino has launched a major bid for customers in the newly regulated gambling market of Denmark, with its announcement this week of a three-month advertising campaign through TV, print and radio.EU Casino AdvertisingThe three-month, 500,000 euro campaign will surely place EUcasino (EUcasino.dk) and software provider SkillOnNet in a prominent position. It will introduce their range of exclusive 3D games, live dealers and unique player experience to the population, while also raising the profile of gambling in general.Danish channel TV3 will be home to most of the campaign, and other ads with appear on leading radio station NRG in the morning. This will ensure that the casino ad campaign reaches a significant portion of the Danish male population - a key target for online casino operators battling for the market.Danish Online GamblingDenmark opened a new era in online gambling on January 1, when 38 operators received a total of 55 licenses from the Danish Gambling Authority to offer their services there. Among the recipients were nine Danish companies, plus a number of leading operators from abroad including 888, PokerStars, Betfair, Betsson, Cryptologic and UniBet.Other EU countries are now following the lead set by Denmark, Spain and Italy last year in the regulation of online gambling. Bulgaria last month approved a new gambling bill, which will hopefully see Bulgarians enjoy the same rights as Danes when it comes to sports betting and other forms of online gambling.
Having been in syndication for over 50 years, the Eurovision song contest brings together artists and viewers from around the European Union and beyond. Focusing on on a user participatory voting system, the Eurovision contest brings together hundreds of millions of viewers for an exciting event via live broadcast. The contest is one of the longest running programs in history and enjoys its popularity as one of the most watched, non-sporting events on television.Bookies around the world entertain bets and keep odds on picks from every participating country, with the potential to earn substantial winnings for those who choose wisely.The event will be held in Baku on May 22, 24 and 26, but as the following bookmakers have already posted their betting odds, now is the time to place a bet on the identity of the Best Song for 2012.AllYouBetAt AllYouBet players have the options to place an outright bet on the country of their choice to win. Over 40 choices exist, all with unique odds at users' disposal right on the website. While Sweden is a clear favorite to win at roughly 3:1, the long-shots like Malta and Montenegro could land over 100 times the wager amount if a win is in the works. With AllYouBet's welcome bonus of up to 100EUR added to a player's initial deposit, it may be a good idea to take advantage of the promotion and tack on a little extra cash to a Eurovision 2012 wager to try and beef-up the potential payout.Bet365Bet365, a top bookie on the world wide web, offers the options to make wagers on more specific outcomes of the contest. If a players believes they know who will finish top out of the Balkan countries, 365 will take that bet, but to win only. The same goes for Nordic and Baltic countries as well as the top five big countries of the European Broadcasting Union. In addition to placing wagers on the winners of these brackets, Bet365 will entertain wagers on those who may finish with nul points. This option can be interpreted as either a yes or no, being that yes, one country will finish with no points, or no, all countries participating will finish with at least one point.William HillOne of the Web's most highly regarded bookies, William Hill offers extensive betting odds on the Eurovision 2012 song contest. Similar to Bet365 and Allyoubet, William hill offers the option to place outright bets on player's favored countries to win as well as more specialized wagering. Pick from the top five Scandinavian, Baltic, Balkan, and big countries to win. WH goes a bit further to offer UK and Ireland specific betting odds as well as head-to-head, Ireland vs. UK match odds.
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