Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Mobile Sports Betting Fans Expect Johnson’s Win


As the 12-driver field for ‘Chase for the Sprint Cup championship’ is being set, the Mobile Sports Betting enthusiasts are eager to find out whether this year too Jimmie Johnson will emerge as the winner, or some other racer will dethrone him.

Johnson is now in the second position, following top seed Denny Hamlin by just 10 points.
Most of the Nascar Betting fans believe that Johnson is one of the strongest Chase contenders, as he is the most experienced and the only driver, who has been participating in NASCAR every year, ever since its beginning in 2004.

He has won most of the Chase races, including last four years. He has expertise at most of the Chase tracks, especially California, Martinsville, Charlotte and Phoenix. Therefore, it won’t be a surprise for the Mobile Sports Betting fans if Johnson wins in the last two months of the season once again.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Basics of Online Sports Betting


If you are really passionate about sports, then Online Sports Betting can be a fun and exciting prospect. It is also one of the easiest ways for serious bettors to make smart money. It is, however, advisable to understand and learn about the basics of sports betting:

·         Straight Bets-A straight bet is the most frequently used form of betting. All you have to do is bet on a single side to win.
·         Parlays-This is a bet where you wager on two or more teams, and all the teams must win, for you to win the bet.
·         Teasers-This is a type of parlay here you adjust the point spread or total of each individual play.
·         Props-In sports betting, a prop is a special wager offered by the sports book on unique and various topics.
·         Futures-Futures are odds posted in advance on teams or players of various major events or tournaments at the start of a season.
·         Total (over/under)-A total wager is to bet on the collective number of runs, points, or goals scored by both teams during the game
·         Point Spread- This is the predicted scoring disparity between two teams as quoted by an online sports betting website.

Moreover, if you have an internet-enabled mobile handset like blackberry or iphone, then you can also bet through a Mobile Sports Betting website. There are several reputable sportsbooks like LinesMaker that has gone mobile, feature amazing mobile betting facilities with easy payouts and cash bonuses. 

Friday, September 17, 2010

No Winner for 2005 Heisman Trophy


A day after Reggie Bush’s announcement about forfeiting the 2005 Heisman Trophy, which is the most prestigious college football award, the Heisman Trophy Trust announced that the 2005’s trophy will remain vacant. This news has annoyed the NCAA football betting enthusiasts, as they were anxiously waiting for the declaration of the new winner’s name.
Bill Dockery, the president of the Heisman Trophy Trust, in an interview on Wednesday said that, the trust has come to a final conclusion that there will be no winner for the 2005 Heisman Trophy. He added that since it is five years already, it is too late to have a re-vote. Also, things have undergone many changes since then. He concluded saying that it is time to look into the future, rather than the past.
This is the first time that the award is being returned by a winner.
With the football season continuing full on, the NCAA and the NFL betting fans are looking forward to see some great matches and new winners this season.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Chargers Binn Moved to Injured Reserve


According to the latest news updates, the San Diego Chargers have placed long snapper David Binn on injurer reserve. The 17-year veteran long snapper is suffering from a hamstring injury. As a result, he will be missing the entire remaining season. This news has disappointed NFL sports fans as well as those Betting On Sports.
Interestingly, Binn was part of the squad as Rookie in 1994, which was the only year when the Chargers managed to reach the Super Bowl. Apparently, Binn injured himself on Monday, when the Chargers lost to Kansas City, 21-14. 

Since 1994, Binn has been a part of 256 of the last 257 regular-season games and have played all 12 of its playoff games.
As a replacement for Binn, the Chargers have added James Dearth on the 53-man roster. Many Sports Betting Service providers believe that their odds will be affected with Binn out for the remaining season.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Sports Betting Fans Glad to See Woods in Action


During the second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship held on Saturday, a six-under 65 was shot by Tiger Woods, which matched his lowest round in this season.
Woods made efforts and played well to make the 36-hole cut. He nicely rebounded from 72 in the opening-round, which has reduced his chances of moving on to the next level of the playoffs. Sports Betting fans and Woods supporters were glad to see the player back in action.
In the middle of the day he ended with five-under 137 and got tied in the 29th position. The cut off was close around one-under par, when the last group was about to begin.
Woods was under the threat of being knocked out of the BMW Championship scheduled next week because of his poor start on Friday. Last year he had won this championship by eight shots, after which he won his second FedEx Cup in three years. PGA Betting fans want to see Woods lift the championship trophy once again this year.
Only the top 70 players in FedEx Cup points can participate in the third event in the PGA Tour playoffs. This week Woods entered at No. 65 in the standings.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Take your Soccer Love to Next Level with Sports Betting


If you are looking forward to indulge in Sports Betting, and want to bet on your favorite game soccer, then don’t worry. Betting on soccer is as exciting as screaming at the soccer players from the stands. On a serious note, there are many interesting ways to bet on soccer. Therefore, if you are a real sucker for soccer, then you can be successful in soccer sports betting.  
In general, money line is the most popular way of sports betting, even soccer. It has something to do with the fact that no matter how much a particular team will win by, you simply have to pick the winner. If you are a novice bettors, than you should probably be playing on the safer side in sports betting, so it is better to lay your wager on the favored team to win. However, if you can see good chances of getting a bigger payout, than you should bet on the underdog.
Besides, you can also bet on point spread, wherein you wager on the number of points and the totals, where you bet on the total points predicted by the sports betting website. However, betting on draw is one thing that makes soccer betting lines different from others. Many soccer matches end in a tie, so a smart bettor will bet the draw that have higher payouts than betting on a winner. However, you should be completely sure that the odds on soccer Betting Lines are worth the risk. Sports betting can be fun, if you play patiently and sensibly.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Taking Advantage of Sportsbook Betting Lines and Odds


If you wish to have maximum chance of winning in sports betting, then it is essential to understand the Sportsbook Betting Lines and odds. By knowing how to read between the betting lines, you can easily make a winning pick. Point Line is used in the point spread bets, and is usually represented by mentioning the point time next to the favorite team, wherein a (-) sign precedes the point. Total bets are placed against the total number of points that are scored in a game. One can bet on either over or under the total number of points, specified by the sportsbook. In case of Money Lines bets, the bettor selects a winner and has the choice of betting on the underdog or the topdog.
Your proficiency in reading the Sportsbook Betting Odds will help you make correct estimation of your chances to win so that you can avert making any wrong judgment. Odds are represented in different formats, mainly fractional, decimal and money line or American odds. The odds at different sportsbooks may differ according to the type of sport. With continuous research and practice, you can easily assess the chances of your win along with knowing the kind of edge the house holds on that particular type of bet.