Archive for March, 2008

Weekend Betting Insurance: Best Bookie EPL Cash Backs

Compare the best sportsbook money back specials on the English Premiership games this weekend:

Paddy’s Latest Money Back Special  – Saviour’s Day!
Saviours Day footballMan Utd V Liverpool – Sun 1:30pm
Chelsea V Arsenal – Sun 4:00pm

If Torres, Ronaldo, Drogba or Adebayor score last in their match Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast single bets on that match.  Max refund per punter is €300/£200. Own goals don’t count

BetFred This Week has a ‘Formidable Free Bet Offer’

Four different english goalscorersIf there are four different English goalscorers over the matches Man United v Liverpool and Chelsea v Arsenal on 23 March 2008, BetFred will refund losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast win single bets on that game.  Maximum refund is £100 (or your currency equivalent) per customer. Own goals do not count.

Expecting no goal action? these two bookie specials may just be the thing:

Click to visit BoyleSports.comBoyle Sports has a ‘Sweet Nothings’ cashback special on the 2 premium EPL games of the weekend. If either of MAN UTD V LIVERPOOL or CHELSEA V ARSENAL ends 0-0 after 90 minutes, popular Irish bookie, Boyle Sports, will refund all losing single bets on that particular match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

Click to go to Bet365.com bookmakerOur top ranking bookmaker, Bet365 runs a standard season-long ‘Bore Draw’ offer. Place a pre-match correct score, double result or scorecast bet on ANY FOOTBALL MATCH and Bet365 will refund losing stakes if the match finishes 0-0.

Prepared to bank on who will score last?

Click to visit BoyleSports.comOld Friend or De-Foe – TOTTENHAM V PORTSMOUTH – Saturday 12:45pm – If Jermain Defoe scores the last goal of this game Boyle Sports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

Click to visit BoyleSports.comArt of Gold – EVERTON V WEST HAM – Saturday 5:15pm – If Mikel Arteta scores the last goal of this game Boyle Sports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer. 

Add comment March 20th, 2008

Premiership Midweek Treat

Premiership punters have a midweek treat as Manchester United and Chelsea both have crucial league ties on Wednesday night. Following the completion of the two fixtures every Premier League side will have played thirty games, with only a further eight to establish who stays up, who goes down, who makes it to Europe, and who lifts the title.

London Derby Critical to Chelsea’s Title Chances

Chelsea visit White Hart Lane on Wednesday night looking for a double impact. The Blues will be desperate to revenge their recent Carling Cup final defeat, as well as maintaining their title charge. With Arsenal continuing to drop points, Chelsea are emerging as the main challengers to Man Utd, and both the Red Devils and the Gunners have still to visit Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s key players are now all available, giving coach, Avram Grant, a selection headache, though on Saturday he reinstated Didier Drogba as first-choice striker. In contrast to Chelsea’s obvious motivations, Spurs have little to play for. They are already guaranteed European football next season having won the League Cup, and are out of the UEFA Cup. The lack of spirit is evident in three consecutive defeats, but they should be up for a game against Chelsea, aspiring to joining them in the Premiership’s elite.

PinnacleSports.com make Chelsea favourites 1.862 (0/scratch & -0.5)* with Tottenham 2.070 (0/scratch & +0.5)*.

Lancashire Derby Vital for Both United & Bolton

Manchester United made heavy weather of what was expected to be a straight forward three-pointer at Pride Park on Saturday. The Red Devils eventually overcame Derby by a single goal courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo, taking his Premiership tally for the season to 22. Alex Ferguson was philosophical after the game, happy just to get the win, at such a critical point of the season. United can consolidate their position at the top of the Premier League by winning the Lancashire Derby against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday night.

The Trotters are struggling at the wrong end of the table, needing a victory to lift them out of the relegation zone. Gary Megson’s side have however lost four straight league games, and scored just twice in their last seven. Megson controversially fielded a weakened side in the UEFA Cup last Thursday, clearly valuing Sunday’s Premiership game against Wigan above it. Unfortunately, his tactic made no difference as his side lost both games, dropping the club into deeper trouble. Wanderers have struggled for goals since the sale of Nicolas Anelka and must now play the rest of the season without Finnish international keeper, Jussi Jaaskelainen.

PinnacleSports.com make Man Utd favourites 2.000 (-2)* with Bolton 1.926 (+2)*.

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* Odds subject to change – check out the latest prices – and compare the best odds across the top sportsbooks live here at BookieLabRat.com.

Add comment March 18th, 2008

Premiership Betting Previews: March 15-17

Here’s the latest EPL previews from top handicap sportsbook, PinnacleSports.com. 

After failure in both the Carling and FA Cup, the sharks are circling around Chelsea’s Avram Grant, while West Ham’s Alan Curbishley and Newcastle’s Kevin Keegan are both in deep water following a string of heavy defeats. It’s getting to crunch time in the Premiership, so all managers will be feeling the pressure.

Another Uphill Struggle for Championship Bound Derby

Poor Derby are having a tough time of it in the Premier League. The Rams have won just one game all season, and with eight games remaining are a massive 16 points from safety. After Wednesday night’s heavy 6-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, the Premiership’s bottom club entertain Man Utd at Pride Park on Saturday, with another uphill struggle anticipated. For most punters it is matter of not if Derby lose, but by how many. In that case it’s important to note that despite their woes, Derby have only lost three home games by more than a single goal this season.

Man Utd were incensed by last weekend’s exit from the FA Cup, heavily criticising the referee, and will be in the mood for revenge at Pride Park. The fate of the defending Premiership Champions is in their own hands; if they win all their remaining games, they will retain the title, and this is certainly a game they would expect to take maximum points from. Complacency is the probably the biggest threat, but Alex Ferguson is the Premier League’s most experienced boss, and the home defeat by Pompey will have brought his side down to earth.

PinnacleSports.com price Man Utd favourites 1.714 (-1.5 & -2)* with Derby 2.300 (+1.5 & +2)* – a market priced to less than 102%.

 

Gunners Need Reaction to Poor Show at JJB

Premiership leaders, Arsenal, were literally bogged down on a muddy pitch at the JJB Stadium last Sunday, sharing a disappointing goalless draw with Wigan. The result was a shock as the Gunners were riding high after the historic 2-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro. In the title race the pendulum now swings back to Man Utd, who have a game in hand, so Arsenal can ill afford further slip-ups.

Arsenal entertain Middlesbrough at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening, when Robin Van Persie should start his first league game since the seventh of October. The Dutchman should add some attacking spice as the Gunners seek to end a four game run without a Premiership win. Boro will still be licking their wounds after being booed off the pitch by home fans who watched them lose to Cardiff in the FA Cup, but they held Villa to a draw on Wednesday should have lifted their spirits a little.

Nevertheless, PinnacleSports.com price Arsenal favourites 1.800 (-1.5)* with Middlesbrough 2.150 (+1.5)*.

 

Click to compare best prices live across top bookies*All odds subject to change – so check out the LIVE ODDS and compare online sportbooks here at BookieLabRat.com.

Add comment March 14th, 2008

Bookmaker EPL Cash Back Offers: 15-16 March

PADDY POWER’S LATEST MONEY BACK SPECIALS: 
Click to visit PaddyPower.com online sportsbookKeep ’em Keane!  – Man City V Spurs – Sunday 4:00pm SS1

If Robbie Keane scores the last goal in this match Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast single bets on this match. Max refund per punter is €300/£200

Click to visit PaddyPower.com online sportsbookShane & Able?   – England v Ireland Six Nations – Saturday 3pm BBC1/RTE2

If Shane Horgan scores a try at anytime in this match Paddy Power will refund all losing try scorer & winning margin bets on the game. Max refund per punter is €300/£200

 

BOYLE SPORTS’ CASH BACK SPECIAL BETTING OFFERS

Click to visit popular Irish bookie BoyleSports.comDon’t Pay the Penalty ! If the last goal of the game is scored directly from a penalty in any of the following games:
       
ARSENAL v MIDDLESBROUGH
FULHAM v EVERTON
MAN CITY v TOTTENHAM
BIRMINGHAM v NEWCASTLE

Boyle Sports will refund all losing single bets on that particular match (Applies to singles only. Max refund per customer is  €300 or Currency Equivalent)

Add comment March 14th, 2008

Ladbrokes Cheltenham Offer Still Valid: £100 free bet on any sport

OK, for those of you hanging out for a decent offer before joining Ladbrokes, check out this one:

Click to visit Ladbrokes for this special bonus offerLike you I was really disappointed when I heard the news that racing was abandoned at Cheltenham. Thankfully these races will be squeezed into the final two days… Ladbrokes Bookmaker has come to the party with a ‘pick me up’ – Racing at Cheltenham may have been cancelled today (Wednesday), but the Ladbrokes’ free £100 bet offer is still active.

The offer is valid only until the final day of the Festival. (Regardless of the weather!)

Simply open an account and place a bet of £10 or more on ANY sport and Ladbrokes’ll match it with a free bet up to £100

 

T&Cs apply:

18 years & over.
1 free bet per customer.
1st unit stake bet must be £10 or more on any sports market.
Free bets will be credited each day on settlement of qualifying bet.
Free bet can be used on any Sport and can be redeemed online only.
Stake not returned on winning free bets.
Free bets must be used in their entirety within 30 days.
Void bets do not count.
Ladbrokes rules apply.

PS: You can’t just waltz into a Ladbrokes shop or go directly to the Ladbrokes online site to claim this one – you need to use the links on this page to be eligible

Add comment March 13th, 2008

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: Second Legs Playing March 12-13, 2008

Premiership clubs made a very poor show in the first leg knockout games of the last 16 of the UEFA Cup. Spurs and Everton both lost without scoring, while Bolton were held at home. In contrast Bayern Munich cemented their position as UEFA Cup outright favourites, winning 5-0 at Anderlecht, and only a miracle can stop them progressing to the quarter-finals; but who’ll be joining them?

Can Premiership Clubs Turn the UEFA Cup Tide?

Fiorentina gave Everton a harsh lesson in European football last Thursday night. La Viola were frustrated by an inspirational first half performance by Tim Howard in the Everton goal, but the Serie A side eventually found their way past the American in the second half. The Italians’ 2-0 wins puts them in the driving seat for the return leg at Goodison Park this Thursday night (Mar 13). At least the Toffees should have influential midfielder, Mikel Arteta, in from the start, having recovered from injury, but it will require a tremendous effort from David Moyes’ side to overcome the two goal deficit.

Everton are favourites 1.943 (-0.5)* with Fiorentina 1.980 (+0.5)*.

Tottenham were equally disappointing, losing 1-0 at home to PSV Eindhoven. The Londoners paraded the Carling Cup before the game, but that decision back-fired, with the Dutch side dominating, displaying the greater experience on the European stage. It is however, just a single goal deficit, and Juande Ramos knows exactly what it takes to negotiate tricky UEFA Cup road trips, from his time with Sevilla.

PinnacleSports.com make PSV slight favourites, off a level handicap, PSV Eindhoven 1.870 (0/scratch)* with Spurs 2.060 (0/scratch)*. Note the game goes ahead despite the Dutch police strike.

Elsewhere Bolton Wanderers will need to produce an even better away performance than even the previous round, when they held Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw in Spain. The Trotters must overcome the away goal advantage Sporting Lisbon gained from the 1-1 draw at the Reebok Stadium. The Portuguese side are languishing in fifth place in the Primera table, but are unbeaten at the Estádio José Alvalade.

PinnacleSports.com make them favourites for the return leg on their 1.96/1.96 style Asian Handicap market.

 

Click to compare online sportsbook prices on UEFA Cup betting

 

*All odds subject to change so check out the latest LIVE bookie prices online here at BookieLabRat.com.

Add comment March 11th, 2008

English Premiership Betting – March 12, 2008

After the weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals, the Premier League is playing catch-up, giving Premiership punters the bonus of three midweek clashes. While Portsmouth will have to get their feet back on the ground after the win at Old Trafford, Chelsea and Middlesbrough need to pick themselves up after demoralising defeats to Championship sides.

Chelsea Likely to Give Rams a Battering

Chelsea’s coach, Avram Grant, has admitted the pressure on his position has ratcheted up several notches after the FA Cup defeat at Barnsley. Grant was already taking flack after losing the Carling Cup final, so having been dumped out the FA Cup as holders, Chelsea now have only the Premiership and Champions League to strive for. The Israeli boss rested Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba on Saturday, but both should return here as the Blues look to keep pace with Man Utd and Arsenal. Derby are all but down with one win all season, so it would be a monumental shock should they end Chelsea’s 76 game unbeaten home league record.

Top handicap bookmaker PinnacleSports.com make Chelsea favourites 1.775 (-2)* with Derby 2.190 (+2)* – a market priced to less than 102%.

Boro Must Bounce Back from FA Cup Misery

With the boos still ringing in their ears after the comprehensive FA Cup home defeat by Cardiff, Middlesbrough’s players will run out at Villa Park on Wednesday night looking to make amends. Boro’s only remaining target for this season is ensuring safety from relegation; they are currently among six clubs separated by just three points. The Teessiders will face a stern test by Aston Villa, who have lost just one of their last dozen games, including draws with Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. The Villans are chasing European football next season, for which a win here would be pivotal.

Neither side have any major injury concerns and PinnacleSports.com make Villa favourites 1.806 (-0.5 & -1)* with Middlesbrough 2.140 (+0.5 & +1)*.

Pompey Still on Cloud Nine after FA Cup Win

Portsmouth will still be on cloud nine after beating Man Utd in the FA Cup on Saturday, then seeing themselves installed as favourites after all their main rivals lost. Birmingham will hope to bring Pompey back down to earth on Wednesday night, as they seek safety from survival. They performed a similar job beating Spurs 4-1 last weekend, as they were still recovering from their Carling Cup celebrations. Portsmouth could still qualify for Europe via the league, so Harry Redknapp will be working hard on focus. The Brum are still without Olivier Kapo, while Portsmouth have no fresh injury concerns.

PinnacleSports.com make Portsmouth favourites 1.877 (-0.5)* with Birmingham 2.050 (+0.5)*.

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For info on PinnacleSports and why we rate them so highly for Asian Handicap prices read the latest Pinnacle Sports Bookmaker Review here.

Add comment March 11th, 2008

Football Betting: a 1187/1 winner, but little to celebrate

One lucky Belfast punter at bookmaker PaddyPower.com pulled off an unlikely accumulator bet on the weekend’s FA Cup play. The 1187/1 payout sounds impressive, but unfortunately the win while providing a great story at the pub paid out little in the way of cash – only ten pence was staked on the longshot!

A spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “Even at 1187/1 only one man was prepared to put his money where his mouth was. And you certainly won’t find us complaining, this weekend was our best ever for domestic football betting.”

Here’s the picks:
Portsmouth to beat Man Utd          8/1 (9.00)
Barnsley to beat Chelsea               8/1 (9.00)
Cardiff to beat Boro                      5/1 (6.00)
West Brom to beat Bristol Rovers 10/11 (1.91)

So who’ll win the FA Cup now? Here are the latest odds* at PaddyPower:
Portsmouth    8/11 (1.73)
West Brom    11/4 (3.75)
Cardiff           5/1   (6.00)
Barnsley       15/2  (8.50)

Click to compare the latest football prices at top online bookies* Odds subject to change – compare best odds across the top online sportsbooks here at BookieLabRat.com

Add comment March 10th, 2008

Tips from Professional Punters: FA Cup & Cheltenham Festival

This week Bookmaker Betfred provides punters with some professional insight in the form of top picks from a couple of UK betting celebs:

  • Former Manchester United ace Lou Macari puts his money where his mouth is for this weekend’s FA Cup clash between United and Portsmouth
  • Derek Thomas (Tommo) shares his personal Cheltenham Festival Tips (a detailed sheet with tips and picks on all races is available on site at BetFred.com)

Click to visit BetFred BookmakerMan Utd v Portsmouth 08 Mar 12:45 

MATCH BETTING
United look unbeatable at the moment and as a result are 2-7 to triumph against Pompey. I can see no other result than a comfortable victory for Fergie’s boys.

Man Utd 2/7
Draw 7/2
Portsmouth 15/2

CORRECT SCORE
Goals have been very easy to come by for United recently and I fancy them to win 3-0 at 7-1 with a saver on 3-1 at 10s.

FIRST GOALSCORER
Ronaldo has been banging them in for fun recently and makes plenty of appeal at 3-1 to net the opener, while Paul Scholes is due a goal and could be value at 9-1.

We did like the ‘*’ onsite at BetFred stating that Lou’s views are his own personal fancies, and not those of Betfred 🙂

Click to visit BetFred BookmakerCheltenham Festival Best Bets
Day One – 3:15pm Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle
Selection: Sizing Europe
Main Danger: The “forgotten horse” Sublimity

Day Two – 3:15pm Queen Mother Champion Chase
To Win: Master Minded
Main Danger: Voy Por Ustedes

Day Three – 3:15 Ladbroke World Hurdle
Selection: Inglis Drever
Main Danger: Kasbah Bliss

Day Four – 3:15pm Totesports Gold Cup Chase
Selection: Kauto Star
Main Danger: Denman

For more information on top UK sportsbook, BetFred, check out the latest BetFred Bookmaker review on site at BookieLabRat.com.

Add comment March 8th, 2008

Paddy Power Versus BoyleSports: Which Bookie offers the Best Money Back Specials?

Money Back Specials on footballIn a week with some amazing footballing action, it came as a bit of a surprise that most of our favourite online sportsbooks could not be assed stumping up with a footy cash back offer or two. 

Cheltenham Festival fever has well and truely struck and most bookies are already so tangled up in ‘No Runner, No Bet’ offers that they can’t handle the admin associated with a decent football money back special. There have been some great payouts on these over recent weeks, so perhaps a few bookmakers are just running scared of the thousands of pounds they’ve been gifting back to their punters?

The two sportsbooks you can always rely on for some football betting insurance are Paddy Power and Boyle Sports, and yes they’re both Irish, and no, neither accept bettors from the USA.

Click to visit Paddypower.comPaddy Power’s Latest Money Back Specials 

Barn Storming! 
Barnsley V Chelsea – Sat 5:30pm Live BBC1

If CHELSEA score 4 or more goals in this match Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast single bets on this match.
Max refund per punter is €300/£200

Click to visit BoyleSports.comBoyleSports’ Latest Money Back Specials (and yes, there are 5 to choose from!)

Two Rons Do Make a Right!
Man United v Portsmouth – FA Cup – Saturday 12.45pm
       
If Ronaldo scores in both halves of the game, Boyle Sports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

Every Drog Has His Day!
Barnsley v Chelsea – FA Cup – Saturday 5.30pm
       
If Didier Drogba scores in both halves of the game, Boylesports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

Baink Robbery!
Middlesbrough v Cardiff – FA Cup – Sunday 2.00pm
       
If Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scores the last goal of the game, Boylesports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

The Great Heskape!
Wigan v Arsenal – Premier League – Sunday 4.00pm
       
If Emile Heskey scores the last goal of the game, Boylesports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

Turning The Screw!
Bristol Rovers v West Brom – FA Cup – Sunday 6.00pm
       
If Kevin Phillips scores the last goal of the game, Boylesports will refund all losing single bets on this match. Max refund is €300/£200 per customer.

Check out the latest bookmaker reviews on these two top rating online sportsbooks here at BookieLabRat.com.

>>PaddyPower Bookmaker Review
>>BoyleSports Bookie Review

Add comment March 7th, 2008

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