Summer Gambling Revived By British Open
The summer period is known as being the slowest in the calendar of online gambling operators.
However, the British Open means that bookies are enjoying unexpected custom in the hot months. In these periods the major sporting events worldwide are reduced to baseball, some scattered boxing and a little post-Wimbledon tennis. Tiger Woods’s injury meant that gambling exploded – Woods’s skill usually means he pays out at a meagre even money but now that he has been sidelined gambling on the British Open has exploded, not only in the UK but worldwide.
The favourite before the start of the championship was Sergio Garcia, who paid off at 10-1 from Bodog. Compared to the 2/1 or less Woods usually gets it’s major value and the bettors clamoured to place their bids.
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Posted by SlotSpot – 20 Jul 2008, 5:15 AM
I can understand why it's slower in the summer, as more people are enjoying the weather and playing online less. Interesting that betting on the Open has spread worldwide, not just limited to the UK.
Posted by gamblingfool – 20 Jul 2008, 1:04 PM
This could end up being very lucrative if anyone bet on the underdog, Greg Norman. The 53-year old Aussie has stunned the golfing world by moving into the lead on one of the toughest courses amidst 30- 40 mph winds. I wish I had put some money on him.
Posted by ulinda – 19 Jul 2008, 3:11 AM
I'm sorry to say but the injury of Tiger Wood's this year helped peak interest in the British Open and golf itself as a sport this year. And what a good year for this to happen! My money's on Sergio. Garcia all the way! Sorry, Tiger.