The thrill of the horse race is a pleasure enjoyed by many. Extending all the way back to the early domestication of horses in Central Asia, horse racing is considered to be an ancient sport. Thoroughbred racing horses as we know them today came into being when Arab stallions were bred with English mares, resulting in a breed known for speed and great endurance. Noblemen soon started betting on particular horses as favourites to win a...
Horse racing is a highly popular sport in Australia, and sports betting on horse racing makes a sizeable annual contribution to the country’s economy. There are two forms of thoroughbred horse racing in Australia – flat racing and obstacle racing (jumping over fences and hurdles). Thoroughbred horse racing being the third most popular spectator sport in the country, it comes as no surprise that Australia has more racecourses than any...
Tennis Bets Sports bet making has never been easier or more accessible in New Zealand. With internet technology evolving at a breakneck speed, virtually every person in New Zealand has reliable broadband internet access. Further more, modern mobile devices mean that this internet access is available on the go. This was not possible just a few years ago, meaning that modern New Zealanders are more technologically savvy than ever before. In terms...
The Bloodiest Sport in the World Calcio Fiorentino, or Calcio Storico, is an ancient form of football which is believed to have originated in the 16th century. This game, steeped in archaic tradition, has been termed the most violent sport in the world, and once you know how it works, it’s easy to see why. Described as a combination of football, rugby and mixed martial arts, Calcio Fiorentino lost much its initial following in the late 17th...
Races have often come in unique shapes and sizes and have been a part of the betting industry pretty much from the beginning so when a format of such a sport comes equipped with not only horses but a cart pulled behind, called a Sulky, and a driver to boot, things can get rather interesting. Of course the topic in question is that of Harness Racing and the betting that the Australian punters will find alongside such a sport. Like with other...
The world of gambling is almost as old as the world of sporting activities itself, and both of these pastimes have been around for the majority of human history. This article explores the most ancient activities that people enjoyed watching and laying wagers on, all of which are still around today. Punters have been Winning with Wrestling for Ages Wrestling is widely considered to be the oldest sport in the world, and New Zealanders and punters...
How Financial Betting Works Punters who are no longer experiencing the satisfaction they once did from real money casino games, sports and horse race betting often wonder if there is another manner in which they can rollover their extra money. Sometimes, thanks to a run of successful wagers or game play, punters are asked to leave, or move on to another establishment, and so begin looking for another way in which to battle Lady Luck. If a more...
Tennis is a popular sport that is played and watched the world over and boasts an impressive calendar of major events that are played throughout most of the year. It is a great spectator sport, with players putting on a thrilling display of athletic ability, flair and skill that captivates the likes of audiences from New Zealand to all the way to New York. High profile tennis tournaments such as Wimbledon, the Australian Open and Davis Cup offer...
Start Betting on Candlepin Bowling Today Candlepin Bowling has been played since the late 1800’s when it was started by Justin White, a bowling alley owner in 1880. In fact, it was being played before the regulation of the standardized sport of tenpin bowling in 1895. There are a few differences in gameplay between Candlepin Bowling and Tenpin Bowling however it’s definitely not any less enjoyable. As Candlepin Bowling has gained popularity...
Online betting is fast becoming as popular a pastime as doing so by means of brick-and-mortar bookmakers has been for so long –by some calculations, over $250 billion dollars are spent in the United States of America each year on sports betting alone, $100 million of which is centred on the Super Bowl. There are a number of reasons online betting on sporting events is so widely enjoyed, mainly because it increases the entertainment value of...
