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    For people who have been putting bets on sporting events for many years, the terminology linked to betting becomes second nature. For beginners though, there are several terms that go unexplained and can perhaps put off a punter new to the world of sports betting. There are simple explanations for all of these terms though and once you get to grips with them, it will be no time at all before you will be placing bets like someone with years of experience! Here are a few of the most common terms used in betting explained.

    Fixed Odds Betting
    Fixed odds betting as a type of wager offered by bookmakers in which the punter places a certain amount of money on an event against an amount set by the Bookmaker. The odds reflect exactly how much you will win if your prediction is accurate, for instance if you bet on a horse at 10 to 1 and the horse wins, you will win £10 plus your £1 stake back.
    Stake

    This leads to the definition of the stake. The stake is the amount of money which you place on the bet. Your winnings will increase relatively as your stake increases, so if you bet £10 on the same horse you will win £100 plus your stake back.

    Laying Odds
    A term used by bookmakers and in the world of gambling. It simply means that when the bookmaker takes on your bet, they are saying that they are risking their money to lay, or that they are guaranteeing to pay you your winnings should your bet come off. This is what is meant by a bookies laying on a bet.

    Odds Against
    Odds against is the term used to describe a bet where the winnings will be more than double your stake. The Profit alone on this bet will be more than your stake and when using fractional odds, odds against bets will look like this: 2/1, 4/1, 25/1 etc.

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  • Why is the Ryder Cup still popular

    Golf

    The Ryder cup is a competition of golfing expertise. The two teams that compete in the competition are very competitive and always have been since the start of the competition in 1927. The USA and the certain countries from Europe will form two teams and go head to head.

    Many golfing fanatics will enjoy the Ryder cup very much as it is a chance to see the best golfing talent in the World performing in one competition. It is not a normal occurrence to put the best talent in the World in competing at the same time. Some people who attend in person hope to see some golfing personalities. Some of the participants are not inly sports stars but celebrities. Tiger Woods being one of them.

    Since the Ryder cup started, the winning team has been quite varied and sporadic. Every two years the teams get together to put on a show. Many people find golf an an interesting game to watch in person or the the television. Since the Ryder cup is so popular it is shown on television networks around the World.

    The two teams will have a set number of opponents and they can become quite entertaining with their banter. The enjoyment comes from not knowing who will win. Every time the competition has been help both teams seem to have an equal chance of winning. The countries that the tournament is held in is normally quite pleasant location so many followers of golf will travel to watch it.

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  • Will David Haye Be able to defend his title

    Boxing

    Since turning professional in 2001 some would say that David Haye has had an outstanding career. Most boxers will start from an early age and David was not an excpetion. Growing up in London some say boxing is a great way to get kids off the street.

    Throughout his career he has stayed a strong fighter you can tell this from his track record. In the whole of his proffesoional career he has only lost one fight which was agaisnt Carl Thompson in 2004. Since that fight David has worked on his fight to retain a clean sheet till this day.

    Not only does some of his success come from skill but the confidence he shows in the ring. As David is a great talent in the United Kingdom. He has a lot of support form fans both in the United Kingdom and abroad. This must spur him on. He is a feisty character who likes to torment the opposition. This is a psychological tactic that boxers use.

    He currently holds the title of WBA Heavyweight Champion which will challenged in his next fight. As he is at the top of his game he is odds on favourite to win. He is fighting a good boxer but many believe that David has the edge. Boxing matches can be unpredictable so for David to win he will need to go in with a clear head and keep sharp. He does have a very good chance of defending his title and walking away holding the belt.

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  • Are the commonwealth games going to be a success

    Athletics

    There has been a lot of speculation around the commonwealth games and whether the stadium and surrounding villages are going to be ready. Any big occasion like the Olympics or Commonwealth games come with a lot of responsibility. The hosting country will need to be prepared for all eventualities and accommodation and sporting arenas will need to be of a very high standard. This is expected not only from the athletes but of the public as well.

    Many countries have had to pull athletes out of the games due to the accommodation not being ready. The games proceeded and were not postponed and no whole nations have withdrawn from the competition. The impact from this has put a negative outlook on the start of the games. Holding an massive event as big as the commonwealth games can cost a lot of money to organise but can also generate a lot of revenue. This will not only help the games itself but help surrounding areas as it will bring tourism to the area. For a city like Delhi this can be a huge boost.

    After the games have finished Delhi will still have the stadiums and sports centres which will help the area. This may get children off the street and keep them safe. Delhi is known to be a poor country with lots of the inhabitants living in slums. The commonwealth games as helped put Delhi on the map possibly help them out in the futures. Many of Delhi’s roads were improved to cope with the large volum of transport. This makes life easier for the locals after the games have finished.

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  • Why has cricket occupied the front page

    Cricket
    Why has cricket occupied the front page

    Cricket is a sport which many sports lovers will deem boring as there is not a lot of action and a game can last for days. Cricket is a quiet sport which can be quite slow paced. It never normally gets many column inches as it is not a popular as football or rugby.

    Over the last month or so this has all changed and now cricket news and players are taking over many of the news headlines. This maybe good publicity for the game but not necessarily in a good way.

    The news states that certain players from the Pakistan International team have been match fixing. The match in question in the test match between England. This maybe a big hit on Pakistan as a country as their players are well known as football players are England and a lot of youngsters look up to them. Most tabloid scandals are normally blown way out of proportion but this one has not.

    The Scotland Yard are involved which would imply that this is a serious situation. There are three men at the centre of the scandal two bowlers from the team and the sport agent who represents them. Their personal belongings such as laptops and mobile phones have been confiscated by police for investigation. This is a big operation for the police as there is a great deal of dirty money involved.

    This is tarnished the game of cricket for the time being but certainly the Pakistan International team for the foreseeable future.

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  • Is there really a race to the Premiership title?

    Football

    Every footballing season has all premiership teams fighting for the top spot. All the league one teams will be fighting for promotion. Most seasons, the same 4 teams will fight out with each other who is crowned the champion. The fight to the top three can be fierce as it is only these teams that will go on to play in the Champions league.

    The number one team in the premiership at the moment is Chelsea who obtained the spot by scoring 15 goals in 6 games. As it is quite early on in the season the race is still wide open. Manchester United are not far behind with 13 goals but they have played a game more then Chelsea. These two teams are by far the best teams in the premiership as every year these are the teams who battle it out.

    For teams at the bottom end of the table it is a race to stay up. This can be more exciting and nerve racking as these teams have more to lose. They will play with more passion as the loss from moving from the premiership to league one is a step down so the money the club makes will be far less.

    The bottom three teams in the premiership at the moment are Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United. Many people will find Liverpool being in the bottom three a great shock as in previous seasons they have played in the Champions league and even won the title in 2005.

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  • Has Wayne Rooney’s personal life effected his game

    Football

    Wayne Rooney is one of the countries most promising hopes not only for his country but also for his club Manchester United. Throughout their careers football players will suffer from injury which will affect their game but not only this will be a factor.

    As football players are always in the headlines not only does their football talent get publicised but their personal life too. Any player who suffers from bad publicity will be affected on the field. Football fans can be unforgiving especially the opposing fans.

    Due to the publicity surrounding Wayne Rooney and his personal he had missed out on playing in some games. He was dropped from the game against Everton as Sir Alex Ferguson was worried about the abuse he would get. All the talk surrounding Wayne stems from his encounters with prostitutes whilst being a married man. The rumour has now been confirmed by Wayne and this is not the only time this has happened. His wife Colleen had only just given birth which makes the whole situation far worse.

    The England manager Fabio Capello hopes that Wayne will be fit for the up coming Euro 2012 qualifier. This can be disappointing for any professional football player. His confidence as player has taken a knock not only for personal reasons but also due to his poor performance in the 2010 World Cup.

    Footballers get paid vast amounts of money to play professional so should be at the top of their game. Players who get paid large amounts should not let their private lives affect their job. If you they were doing a regular job their performance could lead to them losing their job.

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