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A-Z of Premiership Betting (Page 1 of 2)
Want to start turning your knowledge of Premiership football into profits in the betting markets? Don’t miss out on our A-Z of Premiership betting tips:
Antepost: Bet on the outcome of the tournament, including top goal-scorer, clubs to be relegated and Premier League winner.
Betfair: The place to go if you want to take advantage of the excellent betting opportunities offered by lay betting – not to mention the highest odds on the web.
Chelsea: Won the title race in 2009-10, but can they do it again in 2010-11? We don’t think so and tip the lay bet on Chelsea this season.
Drogba: Chelsea’s striker is second in the top goalscorer markets. We don’t think he’ll be the striker of the season, and tip him as the best lay bet in the Golden Boot market.
Each-way: Don’t forget to place each-way bets if you’re betting on antepost markets. This increases your chances of winning by putting part of your bet on a place for your selection.
Free Bets: There are over 20 free bets on offer at the world’s top bookies. Use them to instantly halve your betting costs or double your bankroll!
Gambling Guru: If you’re looking for top Premiership betting advice this season you’ll need to consult a gambling guru. Visit an online betting guide for the best prices, tips, live scores, free bets and more.
Half-Time Betting: Don’t have the patience to wait 90 minutes for a result on your Premiership bet? Place a half-time bet on which club will be ahead on 45 minutes to have your bets settled early.
Internet Betting: Why stand in line at your betting shop? Bet on the Premiership online to access free bets, live scores and instant payouts.
Justice Payouts: Betting on a big match? Look out for a bookmaker with a reputation for justice payouts. You’ll probably earn your money back if foul-play on the pitch affects the result of your bet.
Kuyt: One of Holland’s World Cup stars is trading at a distant 50/1 at most bookies in the top goalscorer markets. That means that an each-way bet on Kuyt would pay out 25/2 if he emerged as one of the top four goalscorers in the Premiership this season.
League Championship: Bet on which Premiership team will play in the League Championship next season in the relegation betting markets. Blackpool tops the odds to return to 2nd division in 2011-12.
Money-back Specials: Money back specials give you the opportunity to win money back on losing bets and are offered on high profile matches. Choose your bookie wisely and you won’t miss out.
Newcastle United: Make a triumphant return to the Premiership in 2010-11. You can bet on the Magpies to survive in the top flight in the ‘To Stay Up’ betting markets.
Outright: Most of the Premiership betting money is going to go on the tournament winner. Our bets are on Arsenal to take the title at odds of 7/1.
Places: When betting on an outright market, always check if places are paid. If they are you can place an each-way bet instead of a more risky back bet.
Scratch Off Lottery Games Big Business !
Scratch Off Lottery Games Big Business !
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