Posts by Patrick O'Connor
Quick Beginner’s Guide: Betting On Sports Online
Everyone seems to be talking about sports betting these days but many have never tried retail or online betting before. If this sounds like you or you simply would like to take sports wagering a bit more seriously and start earning some extra bucks then this brief 101 sports betting guide should come in handy.…
Read MoreSoccer Betting Around the World
“Out of all the unimportant things, football is the most important,” Pope John Paul II famously said, referring to the passion fans around the globe have for this sport. Soccer is played by more than 250 million people on a regular basis, on all seven continents. This includes Antarctica as well, where Sir Ernest Shackleton played…
Read MoreTop Nations Devoted To Bicycle Racing!
Different countries have strong preferences for one sport over another, and it's reasonable to say that no single sport is widely followed and supported with the same passion in every country. Football may be an exception, played on all 7 continents by more than 250 million people but in general, every nation has its own…
Read MoreThe Growth of Legalized Single-Game Betting
One of the biggest changes that are expected to have a significant impact on the betting industry has been the recent developments made in single-game betting. It has offered a more comprehensive betting experience for new and existing customers. However, could there be a wider impact due to the changes in the laws in Canada that…
Read MorePopular Sports In Japan But Almost Unheard Of Elsewhere
Japanese sports are an important part of Japanese culture. Because Japan spent much of its history isolating itself from the rest of the world, at the end of the nineteenth century, Japan quickly embraced a series of sports that it pioneered. Surprisingly, many of the nation’s top sports are still unheard of outside of Japan. These sports are not broadcast on international television and are not streamed by the sportsbooks that you are accustomed to. To watch or bet on any of the games listed below, you must first create a free account with a Japanese “Bukume” (online sportsbook). Let me introduce you to seven sports that are very popular in Japan but you’ve probably never heard of. Slippery Stairs Now for a little less defiant death. Slippery Stairs is a TV show/sports hybrid of Japanese television that’s just funny to watch and available on YouTube. Late last year it…
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