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2010-02-23T00:44:00.000-08:00

What is going on with this blog?

The truth of the matter it has been left moribund. Neglected.

Well, all that is going to change. Very shortly Sports Betting Centre blog is going to be revived, with regular news, information and updates.

Watch this space, and be amazed.

England doesn't need the result, but the players do!

2009-10-09T18:27:00.000-07:00

With England already having qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa it would be tempting to think that the remaining fixtures don't mean very much. But boss Fabio Capello has let it be known that he will use the last games to run the rule over his players and to decide who is likely to feature next year. In other words the men on the pitch will be playing for their jobs.

Under the circumstances they don't look too bad at 2.91 (191/100) with 10Bet to win in the Ukraine tomorrow or, if you prefer a bit of added security, they are 2.12 (28/25) Draw No Bet at our old friends Pinnacle Sports. Best price available on the Draw is 3.60 (13/5) at Totesport and on a Ukraine victory 2.51 (151/100) at Pinnacle again.

Elsewhere Spain, arguably at present the best international side in the world, look nailed on to win in Armenia despite having already qualified for the finals. For those who think it's worth the risk 5Dimes are offering 1.19 (19/100) on them to come away with the points. You can get 7.50 (13/2) for the draw from either Ladbrokes or Unibet, whilst Armenia are long outsiders despite home advantage with William Hill offering 21.00 (20/1).

The potential banana skin in our view is the fixture between Portugal and Hungary. The usually classy Portuguese are level on points with their opponents after eight matches apiece and don't a seem a particularly attractive prospect at the prices given. The best of a very bad bunch is the 1.17 (17/100) being offered by Ladbrokes. Much better value in our opinion is available on the Draw - 8.62 (381/50) at 5Dimes - or 20.12 (478/25) also at 5Dimes on a not impossible Hungarian victory.

Finally, those who like a real outside punt might like to consider laying France against the Faroe Islands at Betfair at 1.02 (1/50). The lumbering giants scraped a very unconvincing 1-0 win against the minnows in the away fixture, and if they slip up later today a £2 stake will scoop a not insignficant £100 return (less commission). Worth a long shot?

Blue or Red this afternoon?

2009-10-03T18:09:00.000-07:00

This afternoon sees one of those Big Four Premier League clashes when Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

The two teams have developed something of a rivalry in recent years, with scores to settle all round.

For the home side stopper Petr Cech is suspended following his red card last week whilst Alex and Mikel are injured. In the red corner Aquilani and Dossena are out while Agger and Mascherano are doubtful.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will be looking for a big improvement last week following his side's shock defeat by Wigan Athletic.

Best price on a Chelsea victory is 2.15 (23/20) at Betsson, Expekt or Globet. Pinnacle Sports are currently offering 3.44 (61/25) on the draw or 3.96 (74/25) for a Liverpool triumph.

NFL ready for the off

2009-09-02T15:44:00.000-07:00

Don't expect this every time, but here's all the best NFL prices as they stand for the big off tomorrow. Subject to change, naturally...

Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions, 03.09.09 23:30 GMT

Bills 1.57 (4/7) - Pinnacle
Lions 2.60 (8/5) - Bet365 or Unibet

Bills -3 1.89 (89/100) - Pinnacle
Lions +3 2.05 (21/20) - Betsson

O33.5 1.99 (99/100) - Pinnacle
U33.5 1.91 (10/11) - Betsson or 10Bet

New York Jets vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 04.09.09 00:00 GMT

Jets 1.71 (5/7) - Pinnacle
Eagles 2.28 (32/25) - Expekt

Jets -3 2.08 (27/25) - Pinnacle
Eagles +3 1.91 (10/11) - Bwin

O37 1.95 (19/20) - Pinnacle
U37 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet

Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens, 04.09.09 00:30 GMT

Falcons 1.72 (8/11) - Pinnacle
Ravens 2.30 (13/10) - Betsson

Falcons -3 2.11 (111/100) - Pinnacle
Ravens +3 1.91 (10/11) - Bwin

O35.5 1.95 (19/20) - Pinnacle
U35.5 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet

Cincinnati Bengals vs.Indianapolis Colts, 04.09.09 00:30 GMT

Bengals 1.59 (59/100) - Pinnacle
Colts 2.60 (8/5) - Unibet

Falcons -4 2.06 (53/50) - 10Bet
Colts +4 1.91 (10/11) - Centrebet

O36.5 2.01 (101/100) - Pinnacle
U36.5 1.91 (10/11) - Sportbet

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Washington Redskins, 04.09.09 00:30 GMT

Jaguars 1.40 (2/5) - Centrebet or Unibet
Redskins 3.40 (12/5) - Bet-at-home

Jaguars -6 1.91 (10/11) - Sportbet
Redskins +6 1.98 (49/50) - 10Bet

O35 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet
U35 1.96 (24/25) - Pinnacle

New England Patriots vs.New York Giants, 04.09.09 00:30 GMT

Patriots 2.40 (7/5) - Bet365
Giants 1.65 (13/20) - Pinnacle

Patriots +3 1.92 (23/25) - 10Bet
Giants -3 1.99 (99/100) - Pinnacle

O36 2.01 (101/100) - Pinnacle
U36 1.89 (89/100) - 10Bet

Carolina Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 04.09.09 01:00 GMT

Panthers 1.63 (63/100) - Pinnacle
Steelers 2.50 (6/4) - Centrebet

Panthers -3.5 2.00 (Evens) - Unibet
Steelers +3.5 1.91 (10/11) - Bwin

O33.5 1.89 (89/100) - 10Bet
U33.5 2.01 (101/100) - Pinnacle

Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns, 04.09.09 01:00 GMT

Bears 1.74 (37/50) - Pinnacle
Browns 2.27 (127/100) - Betsson

Bears -2.5 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet
Browns +2.5 1.96 (24/25) - Pinnacle

O36 - 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet
U36 - 1.95 (19/20) - Pinnacle

New Orleans Saints vs. Miami Dolphins, 04.09.09 01:00 GMT

Saints 1.71 (71/100) - Pinnacle
Dolphins 2.30 (13/10) - Betsson or Centrebet

Saints -3 2.09 (109/100) - Pinnacle
Dolphins +3 1.91 (10.11) - Centrebet

O36.5 1.93 (93/100) - 10Bet
U36.5 1.97 (97/100) - Pinnacle

St. Louis Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 04.09.09 01:00 GMT

Rams 2.07 (107/100) - Pinnacle
Chiefs 1.85 (17/20) - Centrebet

Rams +1 2.00 (Evens) - Pinnacle
Chiefs -1 1.91 (10/11) - Centrebet or Sportbet

O36.5 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet
U36.5 1.95 (19/20) - Pinnacle

Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers, 04.09.09 01:00 GMT

Titans 1.59 (59/100) - Pinnacle
Packers 2.55 (31/20) - Bet365 or Centrebet

Titans -3.5 2.01 (101/100) - Pinnacle
Packers +3.5 1.91 (10/11) - Centrebet or Sportbet

O36 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet
U36 1.95 (19/20) - Pinnacle

Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals, 04.09.09 02:00 GMT

Broncos 2.55 (31/20) - Bet365
Cardinals 1.59 (59/100) - Pinnacle

Broncos +3.5 1.91 (10/11) - Sportbet
Cardinals -3.5 2.00 (Evens) - Pinnacle

O36 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet
U36 1.94 (47/50) - Pinnacle

Seattle Seahawks vs. Oakland Raiders, 04.09.09 03:00 GMT

Seahawks 1.69 (69/100) - Pinnacle
Raiders 2.40 (7/5) - Centrebet

Seahawks -3 2.04 (26/25) - Pinnacle
Raiders +3 1.95 (19/20) - Unibet

O36 1.91 (10/11) - 10Bet or Sportbet
U36 1.99 (99/100) - Pinnacle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans, 05.09.09 00:00 GMT

Buccaneers 1.63 (63/100) - Pinnacle
Texans 2.45 (29/20) - Bet365

Buccaneers -3 1.91 (10/11) - 10Bet and Sportbet
Texans +3 1.99 (99/100) - Pinnacle

O34 1.96 (24/25) - Pinnacle
U34 1.94 (47/50) - 10Bet

Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys, 05.09.09 01:00 GMT

Vikings 1.67 (4/6) - Pinnacle
Cowboys 2.35 (27/20) - Bet365

Vikings -3 2.03 (103/100) - Pinnacle
Cowboys +3 1.91 (10/11) Bwin, Centrebet or Sportbet

O36 1.98 (49/50) - Pinnacle
U36 1.95 (19/20) - Unibet

San Diego Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers, 05.09.09 03:00 GMT

Chargers 1.57 (4/7) - Pinnacle
49ers 2.60 (8/5) - Bet365

Chargers -4 2.04 (26/25) - Pinnacle
49ers +4 1.91 (10/11) - Centrebet

O37 2.01 (101/100) - Pinnacle
U37 1.91 (10/11) - Betsson

Happy Betting!

Transfer window shuffles the betting pack

2009-09-01T16:58:00.000-07:00

The first transfer window of this soccer season may have been a modest affair by comparison with previous events, but it has resulted in some movement on the betting scene.

Chelsea are now solid favourites to win the Premier League, with leading sportsbook Pinnacle Sports offering the best price at 2.50 (6/4). Pinnacle also have the best price on Manchester United, at 4.50 (7/2). Eurobet, Unibet and Paddy Power all go 8.00 (7/1) on flying-starters Arsenal (ignore their unlucky reverse at Old Trafford last weekend, they were much the better side!), and Eurobet are also the best bet for a punt on Liverpool at 9.00 (8/1).

Outside the "Big Four" are big spenders Manchester City - 15.00 (14/1) at Ladbrokes - and dark horses Tottenham Hotspur at a tempting 45.00 (44/1) with Pinnacle Sports. Those who prefer to take a bigger gamble of course could take a chance with Portsmouth, Birmingham or Hull, all of which are 7501.00 (7500/1) with Ladbrokes!

Across the pond, of course,the NFL season is about to commence. Favourites to win outright are the New England Patriots at 6.50 (11/2) with Betsson, with the Pittsburgh Steelers their closest rivals at 11.50 (21/2) with 10Bet.

Fickle bookies lose faith in Man United after Burnley shock

2009-08-21T05:38:00.000-07:00

It seems that, like the proverbial Weeble, the bookies can't stop wobbling this season. One shock defeat to Burnley has sent Manchester United's price at Pinnacle Sports for winning the Premier League title out to 4.50 (7/2), with Chelsea now clear favourites with Blue Square at 2.60 (8/5).

Meanwhile there is talk of a "Hammers Hoodoo", with West Ham having won just two of their last seventeen meetings with Tottenham Hotspur. One has to fancy Spurs' chances again on their current form, and Bet365's 2.38 (11/8) seems an attractive offer - with or without their generous sign-up bonus! The more cautious might prefer Pinnacle's draw offer at 3.44 (61/25).

Unfortunately following their comprehensive demolition of Everton last week and their somewhat luckier brace of goals against Celtic in the Champions League, the sportsbooks aren't taking many chances on Arsenal, with the best price on offer being 1.20 (1/5) at Pinnacle. Those who believe in miracles can get an incredible 23.50 (45/2) at Redbet on Portsmouth to turn them over, or 7.50 (13/2), also at Redbet, for the draw.

Happy hunting.

Bet365 offering best price on a Chelsea triumph in weekend West London derby

2009-08-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

Manchester United are currently being beaten by Burnley in tonight's Premier League clash - it's early in the match but if it stays that way expect their price to win the title to push out, and those of the other big sides to narrow accordingly. Could be worth taking a bet on them with Pinnacle Sports, which seems to be offering the top prices, and laying them at Betfair or Betdaq when they win a few matches.

The weekend's fare seems to be throwing up some unexciting spectacles, with the biggest match arguably being Sunday's West London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. The best price available on Fulham currently seems to be 6.75 (23/4) at Expekt, with Bet365 offering the draw at 3.75 (11/4) and also 1.62 (8/13) for a Chelsea victory.

Both offer an attractive sign-up bonus for new customers.

Arsenal - underrated by the bookies or a false dawn?

2009-08-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

It's amazing what a few goals can do. Little more than 24 hours ago you could get 17.0 (16/1) on Arsenal to win this year's Premier League. One clincal 6-1 demolition of Everton later and the best price on offer right now is 9.50 (17/2), at world leaders Pinnacle Sports.

Of course if you're an Arsenal fan, or even a casual observer who was awestruck by their magnificant performance at Goodison, this may still seem to you like a very sound investment compared with 3.50 (5/2) - Pinnacle again - on Manchester United, who struggled to beat newcomers Birmingham, or 3.00 (2/1) at Ladbrokes on Chelsea, who managed to overcome the mighty Hull in time added on. If so I'd go for it, because another performance like yesterday's and the price will be shorter still.

If however you think it is a fickle price, this might be a good opportunity to lay at Betfair at 7.32 (316/50). Indeed if that price is still available, you could back it at Pinnacle and lay it at Betfair and lock in a guaranteed profit today!

It's always interesting to watch the fluctuations in the prices at this early stage in the season. A bit of intuition can make you a healthy profit.

Paddy Power shops

2009-08-12T17:33:00.000-07:00

By popular demand, here's a helpful list of all the Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland:

United Kingdom

Acton
173-175 High Street
Acton
W3 9DJ

Addiscombe
196 Lower Addiscombe Road
Croydon
London CR0 7AA

Airdrie
1-3 Stirling Street
Airdrie
Scotland
ML6 0AH

Archway
643-645 Holloway Rd
London
N19 5SS

Ballards Lane
76 Ballards Lane
Finchley
London
N3 2BU

Barnet
62 High Street
Barnet
Hertfordshire EN5 5SJ

Beckenham
179 High Street
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 1AH

Borehamwood
131 Shenley Road
Borehamwood WD61AH

Brentford
110-111 High Street
Brentford TW8 8AT

Bromley
28 High Street
Bromley
BR1 1EA

Cambridge Street
20-22 Cambridge Street
Glasgow
G2 3DZ

Camden Town
83-85 Camden High Street
London NW1 7JL

Cannon Street
Basement 124 - 126
Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AS

Cheshunt
185 Windmill Lane
Cheshunt
Hertfordshire EN8 9AW

Chessington
24 North Parade
Chessington
London
KT9 1QT

Colindale
221 Edgware Road
London NW9 6LP

Cricklewood
167 Cricklewood Broadway
London NW2 3HY

Croydon
37 Church Street
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 1RH

Crystal Palace
47/49 Westow Street
Crystal Palace SE19 3RW

Downham
476 - 478 Bromley Road
Downham
London
BR1 4PB

Duke Street
581 Duke Street
Glasgow
G31 1PY

Ealing Broadway
7 The Mall
Ealing Broadway
London W5 2PJ

East Ham
11-13 High Street North
East Ham
London
E6 1HS

Edgware
192 Station Road
Edgware, Middlesex
HA8 7AR

Edmonton
62 Fore Street
Edmonton
London
N18 2SW

Erith
91 Erith High Street
Kent
DA8 1RJ

Forest Gate
33 Woodgrange Road
Forest Gate
E7 8BA

Forest Hill
20 - 22 Dartmouth Road
Forest Hill
London
SE23 3XU

Fulham
238 - 240 North End Road
Fulham
London SW6 1NL

Gravesend
174-175 Windmill Street
Gravesend
Kent, DA12 1AH

Greenford
13 The Broadway
Greenford, UB6 9PH

Hammersmith
118 King Street
London
W6 0PQ

Harlesden
120 High Street
Harlesden
NW10 4SP

Harrow
330-332 Station Road
Harrow
HA1 2DR

Hillington Road
2 Hillington Road
Glasgow
G52 2AA

Holloway Road
233 Holloway Road
London
N7 8HG

Hounslow
162 High Street
Hounslow
TW3 1BQ

Kilburn
251-255 Kilburn High Road
Kilburn
London NW6 7JN

Kings Road
500 Kings Road
Chelsea
London SW10 0LE

Ladbroke Grove
131 Ladbroke Grove
London W11 1PN

Levenshulme
958-960 Stockport Road
Manchester
M19 3NN

Monks Park
28 Harrow Road
Wembley
HA9 6PG

Morden
41 London Road
Morden
Surrey
SM4 5HT

Neasden
328 Neasden Lane
London NW 10 OEP

New Malden
195 High Street
New Malden
Surrey
KT3 4BH

Norbury
1421 London Road
Norbury
London SW16 4AH

Oakwood
157 Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4XA

Paisley
14-16 Gilmour Street
Paisley
PA1 1BY

Piccadilly Plaza
44 City Tower
Piccadilly Plaza
Manchester
M7 4BD

Plaistow
339 - 341 Barking Road
London
E13 8EE

Preston Road
273 Preston Road
Harrow HA3 0PX

Putney
134 Putney High Street
London SW15 1RR

Seven Sisters Road
42-44 Seven Sisters Road
London
N7 6AA

Sheperds Bush
79-81 Goldhawk Road
Sheperds Bush
London W12 8EG

South Ealing
161 South Ealing Road
London W5 4QP

South Harrow
284-286 Northolt Road
South Harrow
Middlesex HA2 8EB

Southall
17 South Road
Southall
UB1 1SU

Southwark Park Road
261 - 265 Southwark Park Road
London
SE16 3TP

Stratford
128 - 130 The Grove
Stratford
London
E15 1NS

Streatham
8 The High Parade
Streatham
SW16 1EX

Sudbury
816 Harrow Road
Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 3EL

Tally Ho
Unit 5
Tally Ho Corner
North Finchley
London N12 0BS

Thamesmead
Unit 2 The Reach
London
SE28 0NG

Tooting
16 Tooting High Street
London SW17 0RG

Wallington
9 Woodcote Road
Wallington
Surrey
SM6 0LH

Walthamstow
66 High Street
Walthamstow
E17 7LD

Walworth Road
220-222 Walworth Road
London SE17 1JE

Welling
105 Bellegrove Road
Welling
Kent
DA16 3PG

Wembley High St
389 High Road Wembley
Middlesex HA9 6AA

West Ealing
Ealing
132 The Broadway
West Ealing
London W13 0TL

Westbourne Park
345-347 Harrow Road
London
W9 3RA

Willesden
41 High road Willesden
London NW10 2TW

Wimbledon
2-4 Gladstone Road
Wimbledon
London SW19 1QT

Wood Green
33 High Road Wood Green
London N22 6BH

Northern Ireland

Andersonstown
133 Andersonstown Rd.
Belfast
BT11 9PE

Church Lane
36-38 Church Lane
Belfast
BT1 4QH

Crown Entry
6-8 Crown Entry
Belfast
BT1 4DP

Falls Road
75 Falls Rd
Belfast
BT12 4PD

Glengormley
6 Carnmoney Road
Glengormley
BT36 6HN

Holywood
6 Hibernia Street
Holywood
BT18 9JE
Northern Ireland

Suffolk Rd.
39 Suffolk Rd.
Belfast
BT11 9PE

Wilsons Court
12 - 14 Wilsons Court
Belfast
BT1 4EA

Irish Republic

Abbey Street
41 Middle Abbey Street
Dublin 1

Abbeyfeale
The Square
Abbeyfeale

Amiens St.
Guild Court
Amiens St.
Dublin 1

Arcadia
Arcadia Retail Pk (Beside B&Q)
One Mile Round Rd
Athlone

Arklow
17A Main Street
Arklow

Artane
4 Ardcollum Avenue
Artane
Dublin 5

Ashbourne
Frederick St.
Ashbourne

Athenry
Corner of Burke\\
Athenry
Co. Galway

Athlone
2 Dublin Gate Street
Athlone

Athy
Unit 3, Leinster St.
Athy
Co. Kildare

Bachelors Walk
5 - 7 Bachelors Walk
Dundalk

Bakers Corner
Unit 1 & 2 The Forge
Bakers Corner
Kill o the Grange
Deansgrange

Balbriggan
3 Bridge Street
Balbriggan

Baldoyle
14 Main St.
Baldoyle
Dublin 13

Ballina
Garden Street
Ballina

Ballinasloe
7 A Dunlo Street
Ballinasloe

Ballincollig
Unit 3 Westend
Main Street Ballincollig

Ballybrack
1A Military Road
Ballybrack

Ballybricken
2/3 Ballybricken
Waterford City

Ballycullen
Unit 3 Old Court Shopping Centre
Parklands Road Ballycullen
Dublin 24

Ballyfermot
308 A Ballyfermot Road
Ballyfermot
Dublin 10

Ballymun
Unit 34
Ballymun Shopping Centre
Dublin 11

Ballymun Plaza
Unit 2B, Ballymun Plaza
Ballymun Road
Dublin 11

Ballyogan
Leopardstown Valley SC
Ballyogan Road
Dublin 18

Ballyowen
Adjoining Penny Hill Pub
Ballyowen Lucan

Bandon
12 South Main Street
Bandon

Bantry
New Street
Bantry

Belgard Rd
Unit 3 Retail Centre Belgard Road
Tallaght
Dublin 24

Birr
20 Main Street
Birr

Blackrock
Unit 7 Newpark Shopping Centre
Newtown Park Ave Blackrock

Blanchardstown
Adjacent Kasks Public House
Main Street Blanchardstown
Dublin 15

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Blanchardstown Centre
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15

Blanchardstown West End Commercial Village
Westend Commercial Village
Snugborough Rd
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15

Blessington
Blessington Square
Wicklow

Boyne Shopping Centre
Boyne Shopping Centre
Drogheda

Bray
48 Main Street
Bray

Breffni
Above Breffni Inn
Navan Road
Dublin 7

Cabra
95 Cabra Road
Dublin 7

Cardiffsbridge
25 Cardiffsbridge Road
Finglas
Dublin 11

Carlow
Unit 12
Haddens Centre Kennedy Ave.

Carrick
63 Main Street
Carrick On Suir

Carrickmacross
Main St.
Carrickmacross
Co. Monaghan

Carrigaline
Millhouse Main Street
Carrigaline

Cashel
71 Main Street
Cashel

Castlebar
Bridge Street
Castlebar

Castletymon Shopping Centre
Castletymon Shopping Centre
Tallaght
Dublin 24

Cavan
1-3 Connolly St
Cavan

Celbridge
Main Street
Celbridge

Charleville
Main Street
Rathgoggin Charleville

Churchstown
Site 1 Beaumont Avenue
Churchstown
Dublin 14

Claremorris
Main St.,
Claremorris
Co. Mayo

Clifden
Main Street
Clifden

Clonard - Crumlin
1 Clonard Road
Crumlin
Dublin 12

Clondalkin
2/3 Main Street
Clondalkin
Dublin 22

Clonee
Unit 1 Main Street
Clonee

Clonmel
1A Parnell Street
Clonmel

Cornelscourt
St Judes
Old Bray Road
Cornelscourt
Dublin 18

Cornmarket St.
34 Paul Street
Cornmarket

Crumlin
8 St Agnes Road
Crumlin
Dublin 12

Dalkey
1 Convent Road
Dalkey

Dorset St.
Unit 2
93-94 Upper Dorset Street
Dublin 1

Douglas
Douglas
4 Douglas East Douglas

Drogheda
35 Duleek Street
Drogheda

Duffry Hill
Duffry Hill
Enniscorthy

Dun Laoighaire
68 A Convent Road
Dun Laoghaire

Dunboyne
Unit 3 & 4 Junction of Summer Hill Rd & Maynooth Rd.
Dunboyne
Co. Meath

Dundalk
33/34 Park Street
Dundalk

Dungarvan
Crossbridge Street
Dungarvan

Edenderry
24 JKL Street
Edenderry
Co. Offaly

Edenmore
28A/28B Edenmore Shopping Centre
Raheny
Dublin 5

Elm Park (Ennis)
Gort Rd.
Lifford
Ennis
Co. Clare

Ennis
10 Abbey Street
Ennis

Fergus Drive
13 A Fergus Drive
Shannon

Fermoy
10 Kent Street
Fermoy

Finglas
3 Drogheda Mall
Finglas
Dublin 11

Finnstown
5 Finnstown
Lucan
Co. Dublin

Fleet St.
18 Fleet Street
Dublin 2

Galway City
3 Upper Dominick Street
Galway City

Gandon Court
Fairgreen
Mountmellick Rd
Portlaoise

Glanmire
Beside Castle Tavern
Riverstown
Glanmire
Co. Cork

Goatstown
Unit 1 The Goat Centre
Lwr Kilmacud Rd Goatstown
Dublin 14

Gorey
81 Main Street
Gorey

Gort
The Square
Gort

Grangecross
2 Grange Cross
Ballyfermot
Dublin 10

Greeg Court
Greeg Court
Parnell St.
Dublin 1

Greystones
Church Road
Greystones

Gurranabraher
9 Gurranabraher Rd
Cork

Howth
15b Howth Road
Howth
Co. Dublin

Howth
15b Harbour Road
Howth
Co. Dublin

Inchicore
Grattan Crescent
Inchicore
Dublin 8

Irishtown
5 - 6 Irishtown
New Ross
Co. Wexford

James St.
James St.
Dublin 8

John St.
26 John St.
Kilkenny

Kells
Castle St.
Kells
Co. Meath

Kildare
Claregate St
Kildare Town

Kilkenny
Dean Street
Kilkenny

Killarney
3-4 Newmark High Street
Killarney

Killester
173 Howth Road
Killester
Dublin 5

Killiney
Unit 8b (Upstairs)
Killiney S/C

Leixlip
Main Street
Leixlip

Lemon Steet
8 Lemon Street
Dublin 2

Letterkenny
51 Upper Main Street
Letterkenny

Liffey Valley
Beside Arc Bar
Clondalkin
Dublin 22

Limerick
32-33 Upper William Street
Limerick

Lisduggan
26 A Lisduggan Shopping Centre
Lisduggan

Listowel
31 B William Street
Listowel

Longford
8/9 Ballymahon Street
Longford

Loughrea
5 Main Street
Loughrea

Lower Baggot St.
145 Lower Baggot Street
Baggot Street
Dublin 4

Malahide
Unit 4 2 Main Street
Malahide

Mallow
157 Main Street Westend
Mallow

Marlborough Street
96 Marlborough Street
Dublin 1

Maynooth
Main Street
Maynooth

Meath St.
6/7 Meath Street
Dublin 8

Michael Street
42 Michael Street
Waterford

Midleton
14 Main Street
Midleton

Mitchelstown
New Market Square & Lwr Cork St
Mitchelstown

Monaghan
Mill St.
Monaghan Town
Co. Monaghan

Monread
Monread Lodge Shopping Centre
Naas
Co. Kildare

Moore Street
3 Moore Street
Dublin 1

Mountview
Mountview Shopping Centre
Clonsilla
Dublin 15

Mullingar
Unit 4 Castle House Castle Street
Mullingar

Mullingar
Patrick St.
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath

Naas
Poplar Square
Naas

Navan
28 A Trimgate Street
Navan

Nenagh
3 Kickham Street
Nenagh

Newbridge
Main Street
Newbridge

Newcastlewest
Upper Maiden Street
Newcastlewest

Newross
12 Quay Street
Newross

Newtown
Newtown Public House
Malahide Rd
Coolock

Northside Shopping Centre
55 Northside Shopping Centre
Coolock
Dublin 17

Northstrand
68/68A
Northstand
Dublin 3

Oak Lawn
80 Oak Lawn
Leixlip
Co. Kildare

Ongar
Block 2, Main St.
Ongar
Co. Dublin

Park Road
Unit 1 - 2, Countess Shopping Centre
Park Road
Killarney

Parnell St
149-150
Parnell Street
Dublin 1

Pembroke St
11 Pembroke Street
Cork

Phibsboro
369 North Circular Road
Phibsboro
Dublin 7

Portarlington
Main Street
Portarlington
Laois

Portlaoise
74 Main Street
Portlaoise

Portmarnock
Unit 1, Portmarnock Shopping Arcade
Strand Road
Portmarnock
Co. Dublin

Pouladuff
The Cedars
Pouladuff

Prospect Hill
Prospect House
Prospect Hill

Racefield Centre
Father Russell Rd.
Dooradoyle

Raheny
415 Howth Rd
Raheny

Ranelagh
50 Ranelagh Road
Dublin 6

Rathcoole
Main Street
Rathcoole

Rathfarnham
52 Main Street
Rathfarnham
Dublin 14

Rathmines
294-296 Lwr Rathmines Road
Rathmines
Dublin 6

Red Cow
Beside The Red Cow
Naas Road
Dublin 22

Ringsend
7-9 Irishtown Road
Ringsend
Dublin 4

Roscommon
1-2 Castle Street
Roscommon

Roscrea
Main Street
Roscrea

Roxboro
Unit 3 Oak Service Station
Roxboro

Rush
Main Street
Rush

Salthill
149-151 Salthill Upper
Salthill

Sandyford
Main St.
Sandyford
Dublin 18

Santry
Unit 247, Swords Road
Beside Comet Pub
Santry
Dublin 9

Selskar
Main Street
Wexford

Shannon Town Centre
19 Shannon Town Centre
Shannon

Silver Granite
Kennelsfort Road
Palmerston
Dublin 20

Skerries
20 Strand Street
Skerries

Sligo
Market Street
Sligo

Smithfield
Smithfield Markets
Dublin 7

Springfield
Springfield Retail Development
Bloodmill Rd, Singland
Limerick

Stoneybatter
13 B
Stoneybatter
Dublin 7

Swords
52 Main Street
Swords

Talbot St.
68-69 Talbot St.
Dublin 1

Tallaght Village
Unit 9 Village Green
Tallaght
Dublin 24

Templeogue
172 Main Street
Tempelogue
Dublin 6w

Terenure
120 Terenure Road North
Terenure
Dublin 6w

The Grove
Baylough
Athlone
Co. Westmeath

Thurles
18 Friar Street
Thurles

Tipperary
49-50 Main Street
Tipperary

Tralee
75/76 Rock Street
Tralee

Tralee
34 Castle Street
Tralee

Tramore
Turkey Road
Tramore

Trim
Market Street
Trim

Tuam
Foster Place
Galway

Tullamore
William Street
Tullamore

Tullow St.
77 Tullow St.
Carlow

Two Sisters
Beside Two Sisters Pub
Wainsfort Drive
Terenure
Dublin 6W

Tyrellstown Centre
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15

Upper Baggot St
40 Upper Baggot Street
Baggot Street
Dublin 4

Westbury
Unit 9 Westbury Centre
Corbally Road
Authlunkard
Clare

Westport
7 Mill Street
Westport

Wexford
73 South Main Street
Wexford

Wexford Street
37 Wexford Street
Dublin 2

Wicklow
Unit 1 The Mall
Wicklow Town

Wicklow Abbey
Abbey St.
Wicklow Town
Co. Wicklow

Wilton
4 High Street
Wilton

Youghal
140 North Main Street
Youghal

The long wait is almost over

2009-08-11T09:24:00.000-07:00

Those, like us, who like a punt on sports other than horse racing will have been counting the days down to the soccer season.

Unless you are Scandinavian, or know something about those teams that are, you'll have had to content yourself with tennis and MLB over the past few months, other than for a few Formula One options. When the soccer season arrives though, once again we are spoilt for available markets.

Before the Premier League kicks off however we have the big friendly tomorrow night between Holland and England. Both sides have impressed throughout their World Cup qualifying campaigns and Holland are already guaranteed a place in the finals in South Africa next year, while England still have to clock up one or two points to quash the remaining technical possibility of an upset.

Seeing as both sides can't win, it's going to be an entertaining game notwithstanding the fact that there is nothing at stake. Fabio Capello will want to build upon the fine reputation he has already established with long-suffering England fans. Unfortunately he's going to have to do it without Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, who pulled out earlier today with an injury. Aston Villa's Ashley Young steps in.

On the markets Pinnacle, not unusually, are currently offering top odds for both a Holland victory - 2.44 (36/25) - and the draw 3.30 (23/10). Eurobet are also showing 3.30 on the spoils being divided.

The most attractive price for an England win seems to be 3.20 (11/5), offered by Bet365.

Other markets available are 2.33 (133/100) at 10Bet for more than 2.5 goals to be scored in the match, or if you believe it will be tighter than that both Betsson and Unibet go the other way at 1.65 (13/20). Among the favourites to score first are Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (8.00 or 7/1 at Ladbrokes), Robin van Persie (also 8.00 or 7/1 at Ladbrokes), Wayne Rooney (9.00 or 8/1 at Blue Square) and Jermain Defoe (9.00 or 8/1 at Blue Square or Ladbrokes).

Punters reckon the most likely score is a 1-1 draw (7.00 or 6/1 at Blue Square) but for those who fancy a more adventurous punt Bet365 will pay 401.0 (400/1) for a Dutch 6-1 victory, whilst Unibet offer 476.0 (475/1) for it to finish 5-3 to England.

Online Sports Betting - new ideas, new opportunities

2009-07-28T17:52:00.000-07:00

BETTING on sporting events has long been a part of the culture of most of humankind. Here in the UK we still have the traditional high street "betting shops" that I remember from the days of my childhood, and my 70-something father remembers from his. Names such as Ladbrokes and William Hill seem to have been around for eons and anyone who, like me, spent any time in these establishments in the days before we had the internet will recall the tension amid the smoky atmosphere as men stood glued to the little television screen to see whether the horse which they'd placed next week's rent money on had triumphed.

I exaggerate, of course. There were always those who would stand in the betting shop all day nonchalently placing 50p or £1 a time on accumulators which seldom paid dividends, but which had the potential to change one's life if they did. Those of us who recall Frankie Dettori's historic seven-race victory at Ascot in 1996 will know that dreams do sometimes come true (sadly I wasn't on that particular acca on that momentous day, but a friend had the first five races and made a tidy sum on that).

Today the local bookmaker's is a tad less seedy than it must once have seemed to the uninitiated, with clear glass windows, no smoking (or throwing your discarded slips on the floor in disgust) allowed and, significantly, a whole range of sporting and non-sporting options on which to place one's bet. Soccer betting in particular has become a major contributor to the industry, but one can also take a punt on who is going to win the next election or, more importantly to many, the next series of The X-Factor.

But the biggest revolution of all in the world of sports betting has been the advent on the online sportsbook. Here the traditional bookmakers, most of whom have also established themselves as online providers of sportsbetting services, are joined by a whole range of newcomers (at least to us) such as Bet365 and Paddy Power, as well as some awesome offshore books like Pinnacle and BetCRIS.

Prices (or "lines" as our American cousins prefer to call them) are available on all manner of sports, including soccer, cricket, rugby, tennis, golf, motor racing, US sports, athletics, trotting (I promise I am not making this up), bandy and of course innebandy.

Furthermore, it's no longer just a case of betting on which team wins. In soccer, for example, bets can be placed on the half-time result, number of goals, number of corners, number of bookings, correct score, first or last goalscorer and whether or not Roy Keane will be dispatched to the dugout.

As always new markets bring new opportunities, and the hopeful punter now finds himself wagering alongside the trader, the back/layer, the arbitrageur, the value bettor and fleeting disciples of the latest can't-lose system.

From amid the confusion there has emerged a vertiable host of middle-men offering services, some of them genuinely profitable and others less so. Arbitrage provides a regular, guaranteed profit - provided you do it right and have starting capital to wager. Systems such as the Martingale (which usually wins but can and will ruin you when it doesn't) have become common currency. Backing and Laying - using the betting exchanges such as Betfair - has become an art form which can be gratifying, or depressing, depending on just good at it you are.

At Sportsbettingcentre we present you with the options and leave the decision to you. Whatever your betting style and preference, be safe and be lucky.

About Betfair

2009-07-19T17:41:00.000-07:00

Betfair needs no introduction to the seasoned bettor. Rather than being a sportsbook as such it is, of course, a betting exchange. The difference is that rather than the book taking the "house edge", as is the case with conventional sportsbooks, at the betting exchange you are effectively betting against other players, and the book makes its money by taking a commission from your winnings.

As a result of this Betfair and other exchanges are able to offer more generous prices, and you are able to lay bets as well as backing your selection to win.

Many punters do all their business on the exchanges, taking advantage of In-Play markets to "trade", i.e. to back a selection when its price is "out" and to lay the same selection when the price comes "in", thus locking in a guaranteed profit. The skill involved is in knowing when to back and when to lay - get it wrong and you lose, simple as that.

Betfair is the largest of the exchanges and as such most of its markets have more "liquidity", that is money available at the quoted price. When you lay a bet, your money becomes available for somebody else to back at that price, and vice versa.

Betfair has an impressive and growing range of In-Play markets, a customer forum, a handy tutorial and - for those whose pleasure it is - a unique Zero Lounge Casino at which, assuming your strategy is correct, you should on balance win as much as you lose.

If you open just one account, we would firmly recommend it was Betfair. It has everything the books have and a whole lot more. To open an account and claim a tempting £10 Free Bet, simply click here.

About BetCRIS

2009-07-19T17:36:00.000-07:00

BetCRIS was founded in 1985 and is one of the world's largest online sportsbooks. Although primarily focused on the US sports market, it also offers a wide range of competitive prices on virtually every major world sport, including soccer. Bets of up to $20,000 can be placed on major lines.

Its start-up and reload bonuses are amongst the best available anywhere, and if you need any help or information it has a team of professional and helpful agents who can be contacted 24/7, either online or by telephone. Supported languages are English, Spanish and Chinese.

Generous rebates and loyalty bonuses also come as part of the deal.

Serious sports bettors will testify that BetCRIS always pays out promptly and without any quibble. It is quite simply one of the very safest, most secure, most dependable sportsbooks in the business. Bets can also be placed via mobile phone, PDA or other wireless device.

For those who prefer gaming to betting a casino, poker, virtual racing and even bingo are available.

Accounts can be funded securely in a variety ways, including through online wallets NETeller and the increasingly popular Moneybookers.

BetCRIS s rated A+ by the hugely influential SportsBookReview, which just about says it all. Click here to open an account today and take advantage of the impressive start-up bonus and user-friendly interface. You'll not be disappointed.

About Pinnacle Sports

2009-07-19T16:54:00.000-07:00

PinnacleSports.com is the Internet's largest sportsbetting website with an industry-leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player with odds that are up to 60% better value than other books.

With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the web, Pinnacle Sports gives punters the assurance of fixed odds betting with exchange-like pricing but, unlike an exchange, Pinnacle Sports has guaranteed liquidity and never charges commission on winning bets.

Find a smarter way to bet at www.PinnacleSports.com.

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Sportsbettingcentre updated

2009-05-30T17:54:00.001-07:00

Our website Sportsbettingcentre has had another facelift, with new books added as well as a brand new page where you can Play Games Online. We now also provide a number of links to internet bingo operators, plus details of bonuses and promotions which they provide.

We want Sportsbettingcentre to grow into the ultimate online sports betting resource. If you have any ideas as to how we can improve the service we provide, please feel free to e-mail them to us at support@sportsbettingcentre.co.uk or leave a comment below.

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2009-04-20T04:32:00.000-07:00

Sportsbettingcentre now has a free subscription service, enabling visitors to be sign up to rapid notification of promotions, bonuses and up-to-date news from scores of leading sportsbooks and casinos.

Just send your e-mail address to support@sportsbettingcentre.co.uk with "Subscribe" in the Subject Line, or fill out the form on the front page of our parent site. You can unsubscribe at any time and your details will not be disclosed to any third party.

Faster site, more blogs

2009-04-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

We to remove many of the banners from the site this week in order to speed it up and improve user experience.

Alongside this we've introduced several more blogs, all of which will feed in to the main site.

Ideas for improving the site still further are always welcome. Please use the comments section at the foot of this post.

Sportsbettingcentre update

2009-02-04T15:48:00.000-08:00

Sportsbettingcentre has added Maltese twin books Sunmaker and Noxwin to its sports betting portfolio, as well as some more established bookmakers such as Sportingbet, Sports Interaction, Jenningsbet and Sunderlands. A number of other books will be joining shortly.

It has also added a page on US Sports Statistics, providing up-to-date team news, reports and performance data on all the hockey, basketball, baseball and football teams.

The site is receiving more visits then ever before, and the visitors are staying around for longer as more and more features are added.

New Promotions, Games, Sportsbooks, Forum

2009-01-05T15:53:00.000-08:00

Sportsbettingcentre will soon feature interactive games on a dedicated Bingo & Games page which is currently under construction.

Already earlier this week we introduced three new sportsbooks to our large and growing portfolio, and we now also provide a forum for site visitors which is slowly gathering interest.

Plus, we have updated our Latest News and Promotions page with two exciting promotions from Paddy Power. Please click here to catch up on all the latest news and information from one of the fastest growing UK-based sports portals on the net.

Regular updates from Sportsbettingcentre

2009-01-04T11:45:00.001-08:00

We'll be bringing you all the updates from the fast-growing Sportsbettingcentre site as they happen. Watch this space for news of our new pages, fresh information, tips, articles and design improvements, pointing you directly to the pages where it happens for your ultimate convenience.

Please bookmark this blog, and pay us a visit regularly as you like.

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2008-08-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

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At Sportsbettingcentre, our brief is to provide information on the many books and associated services with a view to making your gaming experience as safe, pleasurable and profitable as possible.

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