As long as people have competed, there has been gambling. In the earliest days of gladiators in coliseums, royals and peasants alike would place wagers on their favorite fighters in hopes of getting a good payout or even just bragging rights. Gambling on sports and athletic competitions has come a long way since then, although the basic principles are the same. However, modern gambling really came into its own when it became a pillar for organized crime in the early parts of the 20th century.
The arrival of Bryan Gil at Tottenham might have gone relatively unnoticed amidst the fallout from the Euros. But the talented youngster could be just what the North London club needs to get back on track. But who is Gil and why were Tottenham willing to pay the £21 million fee to bring him to the Premier League from Sevilla?
Football is the most popular sport on the planet. It's also the most popular wagering sport. While betting on soccer does not require much, a lot of beginners find it hard to place a good bet at the start of their betting career. This is quite normal as there are thousands of betting markets and odds that might overwhelm even an experienced bettor.
Football or soccer is one if not the most popular and profitable sport in the world. As far as sponsors go, a lot of other sports don’t even compare to the number of companies supporting football teams. Betting operators are often sponsoring multiple teams, or sign contracts with different players to be brand ambassadors. It is why football and betting have become inseparable, in a way. Yet it seems like it won’t stop there, as there is a new trend emerging in terms of sponsorships. It appears that more and more casinos are now also supporting football teams. Let’s find out why that is happening, or why that is happening right now.
Do you love football? We know – it’s a silly question because everybody loves football! Soccer is by far the most popular sport in the world as no other discipline can even come close to it. According to rough estimations, football generates around 3.5 billion fans globally.
Technology has played a key role in the modernization of the sports betting industry, taking it to the next level. These innovations have helped punters to wager more conveniently from anywhere in the world while creating new wagering opportunities. But what are the biggest tech advancements that have revolutionized the sports betting market over the last decade?
When people think of soccer, they’re immediately reminded of a large stadium filled with green grass and a ton of open space. However, the sport has evolved since its early years and now, soccer isn’t specifically made for outdoor play. In fact, more and more people are being invested in indoor soccer nowadays.
The 2020 Euros might be memorable for many things. But few would deny Switzerland’s victory over France to be one of the tournament’s defining moments. It was a competition that the French team should have won.
Different people look for various forms of entertainment. While some are content in watching shows or listening to music, others prefer to play interactive games, particularly those with money involved. In case you are fond of the latter as well, below are some of the contemporary ways for you to gamble.