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St Andrews to Have Woods as Favorite

maryann — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:42:42 +0000

Yes, it is confirmed that St Andrews will be having the World number one Tiger Woods as favorite for the Open Golf champion title. Woods will be at St Andrews on Thursday morning as favorite to become the Open Golf champion at the golf home for third consecutive time.

With the popular Paddy Power, Woods was revealed to be a favorite with odds of 11/2. Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood were revealed to be the next ones in the betting.

Woods will be coming to the “Old Course” after the season which events and the main made the golfer appear somehow someone not worth backing. Woods seemed to have played poorly the previous season.

But then, so far this year, Woods can just be proud of the major tournaments where he seemed to be good. He was fourth in the US Masters in April and was actually tied fourth in the US Open the previous month. Woods must be prepared in terms of form for a one great battle at St Andrews.

Not to forget to mention that in the past, Woods dominated St Andrews. He might just get another good opportunity this time to actually conquer St Andrews.

However, St Andrews will also be having the likes of McIlroy and Westwood. McIlroy has been also doing good in the betting. The golfer will most likely start the tournament either as second or third favorite. Currently McIlroy has 17/1 odds. While Westwood has 16/1. The two have been worth backing for many sports fans.

Well we will eventually find out who will make it at St Andrews. It must really be Woods. He must be in good form to be actually successful at St Andrews. But we will find out if he really makes it, if he ends up just successful.

Rose Won 2010 AT&T National

maryann — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:27:22 +0000

It was clear at the start of the 2010 AT&T National who actually was made favorite to win the big golf event, it was Tiger Woods. But surprisingly, at the end of the 2010 AT&T National, the winner declared was Justin Rose who was famous then to be just at 30/1 to win with one of the famous sports betting firm, Paddy Power.

The field was far from being very strong then. Only two players from the World’s top ten were able to make it to the line-up. One of the players was Jim Furyk. Thus, many were very interested about just supporting Woods who then has to defend his AT&T National title at Aronimink Golf Course in Pennsylvania. With Paddy Power, Woods was revealed to be at 7/2 to be actually able to defend the title.

Rose was able to make it to the line-up. However he was not able to come as favorite. But of course, though not the favorite, the player played very well and ended up as the winner.

Rose beaten the others, naturally including Woods. And because of such accomplishment, he seemed the hottest for many. Rose was just glad then.

“I think it’s a fact,” Rose said. “I mean, I don’t look at it any other way. I played great. It’s nice to know it’s possible, et cetera, et cetera, but obviously everybody goes through various forms of consistency, doing it week in, week out, year in, year out. That’s what we strive for.”

While Woods must be satisfied with own performance though actually failed to defend the title. But then he must be saddened as well by the result of the event that took away from him the title. He must have wished he won. However he was just destined to lose and just give up the title.

Button Not the Favorite to Win Australian Grand Prix

maryann — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:14:55 +0000

Jenson Button of McLaren-Mercedes, before Australian Grand Prix event, was indeed not the favorite of the well-known sports betting firm Paddy Power for the event itself. He was not the favorite of Paddy Power to actually win Australian Grand Prix event.

Paddy Power had Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel as the leading driver in its betting market with odds of 2/1. Then had Fernando Alonso of Ferrari as the next leader in the market with 5/2 and then followed by Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes with 11/2.

But Button proved the odds to be wrong when he made it to dominate Australian Grand Prix event last night. He ended up as the fastest of the night. He completed 58 laps and recorded time of 1:33:36.531.

Now Button is currently third in the driver rankings with 31 points. The second favorite of Paddy Power, Alonso, is still first in the world championship rankings with 37 points. While Felipe Massa is second with 33 points.

The Australian Grand Prix event result just says it all. The odds can only be like a guide to all bettors. These bettors can’t completely depend on these odds, rely on these odds.

Button was able to prove Paddy Power’s odds to be wrong. He won Australian Grand Prix event. The favorites were actually beaten. Vettel, Alonso and Hamilton were indeed beaten. They were not able to win such event. But of course, things happened for a reason.

The result might have also been different. Vettel, Alonso and Hamilton might have also proved the said odds to be correct. But just the learning, bettors should not totally refer to the odds. They may be correct, or otherwise, be wrong.
The next motor racing event to take place would be Malaysia Grand Prix. Likewise, certain odds would be made available as well so the bettors must consider our advice.

Woods’ Return Thrilled Golf Enthusiasts

maryann — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:42:45 +0000

No doubt, Tiger Woods’ return has thrilled golf enthusiasts. In fact, the very popular player, after revealing his return to golf through the US Masters at Augusta, has claimed the top of certain betting market. Golf enthusiasts have actually showed their excitement in regards to the golf superstar’s comeback and so he was priced by Paddy Power at 3/1 to be putting on the Green Jacked.

The world’s best golfer has been on an indefinite break from the sport to actually settle some things. But after taking a break for some time, he finally came out to confirm his return to the sport through the first Major of the season.

Golf enthusiasts were thrilled then upon hearing the return of Woods to be something as true. Thus, it is not surprising to know now if he was priced by Paddy Power at 3/1 to be putting on the Green Jacked.

The odds indeed seemed short but of course, if there’s anyone that can do the impossible in the golf course it’s actually Woods. However, some say that the golfer is not anymore the golfer that everyone used to know. He has changed according to these people. At a recent conference, according to them, Woods looked like a broken man and to have a good return to the sport, for them it seemed then that he needs to be mentally strong.

According to reports, Woods took an indefinite break from the sport to actually sort out his personal life. There might just be certain personal things that bothered him then and we just don’t know exactly if he is done with them now.

But Woods will always be the player worth commending because of all of his achievements in golf. He will forever be a golfer to watch out for, certainly for golf enthusiasts.

Qaspal Now With Odds of Around 3/1 With Paddy Power

maryann — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:19:48 +0000

With the popular Paddy Power, the Phillip Hobbs-trained Qaspal is actually with odds of around 3/1. This development just comes after Qaspal’s Imperial Cup victory at Sandown Park the previous Saturday.

The favorite for the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival got the said odds because of his Imperial Cup success.

Of course, if he wins at Cheltenham Festival, he will be able to win the a £75,000 bonus, the additional reward a horse and his partners can enjoy if can dominate the Imperial Cup and any race at the well known Festival.

And for the County Hurdle still at the Festival, Qaspal is also the favorite at 5/1. Thus, some are confused if which of the two races he will actually race.

But then, people should not worry as Qaspal will be good in both races. Obviously, he has been in tip top form just considering his wins which came just one after another. People were not actually over yet with his significant Conditional Jockey handicap win at Kempton Park when he actually gained the Novice Hurdle win over the same course and distance with that course and distance of Imperial Cup.

Thus, people should not worry as Qaspal is most likely just up for another win after completing his hat-trick. He has most likely been in tip top form and so people could just only be optimistic that the horse will only earn himself and his partners another win.

But of course, anything can still happen and the horse can just end up getting a bad beat instead of another win. However, it is actually more possible that he will end up earning another win for himself and his partners than to get a bad beat. He has been in tip top form so he can simply surpass anything and everything. But naturally, people can’t still look forward to a sure win.

The Favorite for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Known

maryann — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:59:10 +0000

Yes, the favorite for this week’s big event, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, is known. It is the World #3 Phil Mickelson who leads the field for such huge event of this week. The popular golfer seems in condition to actually regain his World #2 ranking at Scottsdale. With Paddy Power, he is currently a favorite for the Waste Management Phoenix Open at odds of 8/1.

Well, Mickelson has won the event twice and now it appears that he is likely to make it thrice.

And in the AT&T event two weeks ago, Mickelson showed a useful form and tied for eighth place behind Dustin Johnson. Indeed, Johnson is famous as the AT&T back to back winner.

Surprisingly, JB Holmes was tied second at the AT&T event. He has also won the event twice. He has been in such a great form. Not to mention that in the Northern Trust Open a month ago, he was actually third. With Paddy Power, he is currently at best price odds of 25/1.

While Ian Poulter, who has been achieving a lot, leads the European challenge. He actually obtained recently the WGC World Matchplay Champion title and the World # 5 rank. Presently, he is at odds of 22/1. It is not that clear yet whether or not his luck will continue for long to make him smile.

The German Martin Kaymer might be a better bet instead. He is already a winner on this year’s European tour and he has the potential to do well at Scottsdale, 18/1 mark is now set before him.

And Kenny Perry, the 2009 Phoenix winner, is at odds of 33/1 and off this mark, has solid each way claims. For this year, he has actually been showing mixed form, thus might just simply beat all others in the field.

Seven Is My Number Favored by the Skybet Chase Betting From Paddy Power

maryann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:17 +0000

Yes, the David Pipe-trained Seven Is My Number was favored by the Skybet Chase betting from Paddy Power. The betting was indeed for the big handicap at the Doncaster, one of this year’s much-awaited event.

Seven Is My Number led the betting, actually as favorite at odds of 7/1. Some others that also did well and worthy for a win at the Doncaster followed.

The racer of Pipe just came back to the race course last year following a long-term lay off. And he was kept busy by his trainer. Last year, he had 10 races and this early time of the new year, he has already recorded one race.

It is also worth mentioning that Seven Is My Number was also able to advance to being a quality Novice chaser just from being a competent hurdler. And in connection to this, he has won six times from seven starts over the larger obstacles which included his victory at the Cheltenham event, the Grade 2 Dipper Novice Chase, on New Year’s Day.

But aside from Seven Is My Number, entry of Paul Nicholls, Tatenen, also looks interesting. This 6 year old racer has actually become a one time favorite for the Grade 1 Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

However, for some time now, Tatenen has struggled with his ability. In a certain game, he was beaten by the David Pipe’s racer over 8 lengths. With Paddy Power, he is at odds of 14/1.

Odds from these bookmakers often matter to sports fans and even bettors. But sometimes, they also don’t matter. It depends on the latest happenings. With these in regards to the Doncaster event, it might really matter considering they can be justified by the recent achievements of the favorite, Seven Is My Number.

O’Sullivan Turns Favorite for the Masters Snooker Title

maryann — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:33:37 +0000

The odds just said it all, Ronnie O’Sullivan eventually becomes the favorite for the Masters Snooker title. The betting gives the favor to him after making it through to the quarter finals with a significant 6-4 win in a great match over Australian Neil Robertson.

His success in the match actually earned him the recognition as the favorite at odds of 6/4 with Victor Chandler to win the title for the fifth time. It actually gave him another success. But of course, it is like something that he has not yet enjoyed.

While the next best in the betting for the said title is the reigning World Champion John Higgins. This champion player is now at odds of 11/2 with Ladbrokes.

Higgins is still to qualify for the last eight and be against rising star named Mark Allen who is 2/5 favourite to win with Paddy Power.

Last year, O’Sullivan had a very exciting final over Mark Selby who made it in the 2008 Masters. At Wembley, Selby always seems to have a style and for this week is most likely be good at 6/1 with Totesport to get another win.

O’Sullivan is expected to try his luck with former World Champion Peter Ebdon. This former champion also has a good record. But the “Rocket” is at odds of 1/5 to beat Ebdon.

Masters Snooker title belongs to the list of the most chased titles in the world of sports. Thus, winning it is really an achievement.

O’Sullivan might really win the Masters Snooker title for the fifth time. But then next best in the betting also have good chances on the title. The battle for the Masters Snooker title will surely be a thrilling one. It will be a battle of the best of snooker.

Sports Betting Firm to Expand Its Market

maryann — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:13:03 +0000

It’s confirmed, sports betting firm Paddy Power is set to expand its market by entering the French gambling market itself through a major horse racing deal. The firm has already signed a five-year contract that is about providing technology, events management and even pricing services to Pari Mutuel Urbain or the PMU which is a state-controlled betting organization in France.

According to Times, Paddy Power went through a competition, against other sports betting firms just like Ladbrokes and William Hill. But then being the strongest, the Irish bookmaker managed to win the PMU contract.

The deal is anticipated to bring some good things for the Paddy Power. Chief Executive Patrick Kennedy himself, believes that the deal could boost the strategic objectives of the firm in other international gambling markets, and naturally this is something that can really be good for the firm.

“If you are building an international business and marketing to media organizations, lotteries and gambling companies, being able to talk about the PMU deal is a fantastic calling card”, Kennedy actually said.

For the record, PMU had a turnover of €9.3 billion or £8.4 billion last year and has been visible in nearly 10,000 retail outlets across France. While what’s really notable with Paddy Power is its expansion earlier this year into the Australian gambling sector by having a 51 percent stake in the online bookmaker Sportsbet.

It seems like a good tandem, Paddy Power – PMU. Not to mention that they can benefit from each other. But then of course, we have no ability to see the future, all we can do is to make assumptions or conclusions. Let us just see what’s really going to happen in the next days or in the next months. Even also in the next years, as the contract is actually a five-year contract.

The Next Premier League Manager Betting

maryann — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:32:25 +0000

Most of the football and betting enthusiasts are now greatly boggled about who will really be the next Premier League manager. They realize that it will be a very significant event to have a new Premier League manager. But then, the selection process might still take some time and so for now they just follow the betting on the next Premier League manager.

So far, such enthusiasts are overwhelmed with the constant changes on the odds on the next Premier League manager betting. Just the recent one was unexpected and was all because of the speculations about the big boss of the Hull City. Phil Brown has been actually on the hot seat because of the hearsays regarding his possible separation from the club.

For some time, Brown has been the favorite in the next Premier League manager betting. But because of the issue on his possible separation from the club, he is now 8/15 odds on to go with Paddy Power and 4/6 with Skybet.

Over the weekend, a lot of things were said regarding Brown’s possible detachment from the club. To sum up everything, he is likely to be replaced after the weekend. However, he was able to manage to steer his team to a surprise 2-1 home win against Stoke.

Skybet has actually installed Steve Coppell, erstwhile Reading boss, to replace Brown with a price of 4/7 odds on. But then, what’s gonna happen next is not yet known. Who will really be the next Premier League manager? It is not yet clear.

At this point, the odds by various sportsbooks or bookmakers just serve as a temporary answer to everyone’s question. They bespeak who really has great chances of becoming the next Premier League manager. Everyone should keep an eye on them!