FBB News & Opinion
I'm not just looking for free bets for you all - I'm letting you in on a few tips. You don't have to follow them, but I've scoured the bookies for the best odds and the best offers - combined. Of course, if you're not after the offers, you can just read the articles. And enjoy them!
Betting on I’m a celebrity…
Who the hell is Joe Swash? I’ve never heard of him and I doubt he’d even get a gig doing panto at Norwich Theatre. No, they’re not celebs. But still, they’re getting tortured and you can bet on them. So winning money AND seeing celebrities get tortured - bingo!
published: 13th November 2008 full article / comment »
New Autralian cricket captain - Michael Clarke?
9/2 says that Michael Clarke will lead out Australia at Cardiff next summer - and Ricky Ponting’s hangdog face will not. Well, let’s face it, the Aussies were awful in India and they’re very much a side in decline, denied the likes of Warne and McGrath.
published: 13th November 2008 full article / comment »
Gay betting from Paddy Power
Boyzone’s dodgy new video seems to have spurred Paddy Power into overdrive, with a host of new odds about same-sex marriage being made legal in Ireland. That Stephen Gately has a lot to answer for. Find out more…
published: 13th November 2008 full article / comment »
Who will Liverpool sell first if the banks call in the money?
Paddy Power are offering odds on the first player to be sold in the Anfield fire sale - should the banks call in the money. Jermaine Pennant is the evens money favourite, and you’ll get a free bet worth double your deposit if you sign up today.
published: 12th November 2008 full article / comment »
Can Harry Redknapp boost Spurs? Yes, but not against Arsenal…
Harry Redknapp will no doubt have a major effect on Spurs - but not so quickly - they have to go to Arsenal next and 13/2 is perhaps about right. Don’t take it, but go for Everton at Bolton instead, 7/4 with Stan James.
published: 26th October 2008 full article / comment »
I hate Eurovision, but I hate Andrew Lloyd Webber even more
I can’t stand Eurovision (but I still watch it), but the real target for my vitriol today is Andrew Lloyd Weber, that arch tosspot who pretends he’s laughing at himself, but you know that he’s really laughing at you. Gaaaah I hate him.
published: 20th October 2008 full article / comment »
Will Spurs actually get relegated?
Bookies are offering odds of 10/3 against Spurs going down - and that’s a massive drop, indicating that something really is wrong at Three Point Lane (as all opposing fans call it). So will they? All that and all the latest odds from our favourite “bet 10 get 20” bookie.
published: 20th October 2008 full article / comment »
Betting tips for the weekend and Hamilton odds for the China GP
Here are my tips for the weekend as well as the odds for the China Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton 7/2 to win the title this weekend. Back in the football, why not take Wigan to get a draw at Anfield? Or Hull to beat the Hammers. I would, at 2.20 with Betinternet.
published: 16th October 2008 full article / comment »
How many times will Barack Obama say change? And will McCain mention Bush?
Paddy Power Bookmakers are offering odds on the final debate which takes place later today. And we’re backing Barack Obama to say ‘change’ quite a lot. Great stuff!
published: 15th October 2008 full article / comment »
Will McCain drop Palin? You betcha at 10/1! That and more ‘odd’ odds
10/1 says that John McCain finally realises Sarah Palin is something of a liability and gets rid of her before the election. Well, OK, maybe he won’t, but there are some ‘odd’ bets out there that could land you in the cash.
published: 13th October 2008 full article / comment »
This weekend’s football betting and a 25 pounds free bet from 888.com
Oh for chrissake it’s another internationals week. England take on the mighty Kazakhstan (woopee) and Scotland tackle the might of Norway. Here’s my tips for the weekend.
published: 9th October 2008 full article / comment »
Oxford University favourites to top ITunes charts! Latest odds and free bet from Paddy Power
Cambridge usually has the edge on Oxford, but the extra clout in the ITunes podcast battle gives Oxford the edge in this particular betting market. Find out more - and some more strange bets (and a free one too) here.
published: 8th October 2008 full article / comment »
Football and the Financial Crisis - the FreeBetBookmaker viewpoint
Could a Premiership club go under? It’s possible - with West Ham tied up with Landsbanki - allegedly - and Manchester United bought up with so much debt. There’s that possibility that Sir Alex could even be seen carrying a cardboard box full of his office stuff.
published: 7th October 2008 full article / comment »
This weekend’s top football tips and compare Unibet and Paddy Power for the best odds
Another weekend and another raft of intriguing matches - top of the bill is Chelsea vs Aston Villa and I’m also looking at Everton and Spurs who have two home matches that they would normally be able to win quite easily. And form says they’ll lose. So it’ll be a draw, right? Erm… Oh, and there’s the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday. Great stuff!
published: 3rd October 2008 full article / comment »
Reality TV Betting with Paddy Power - place your X Factor and Strictly bets now
40/1 says that Cheryl Cole will do a full striptease to her underwear on the X-Factor. Well, if it means she continues to outshine Dannii Minogue, she ought to! That’s just one of the odds on offer with Paddy Power whose “bet £10 get £20” free bet is still our number one free bet offer.
published: 3rd October 2008 full article / comment »
The Prix de l’Arc - take Zarkava and Vision d’Etat ahead of Duke of Marmalade
I’ve said it before on here, and I’ll say it again - the Prix de l’Arc runs to form 8 times out of 10. And if so, then Vision d’Etat is great - no, fantastic value at 9/1. However, it’s the incredible filly Zarkava that has people believing that this is one of those 2 times out of 10.
published: 28th September 2008 full article / comment »
Who will be the next airline to go bust? Get the latest odds and a free bet from Paddy Power
I’ve got a couple of quid on Jet2 because they’re bloody awful, but you can bet on any airline you like with Paddy Power. What’s more, they’ll give you a free bet worth double your deposit. You can also bet on the next Premiership sponsor to withdraw, following the collapse of XL Airways… Click here to access the free bet offer
published: 22nd September 2008 full article / comment »
Back sexy Daniela Hantuchova to win in Bali with William Hill
It’s high time Daniela Hantuchova won something, and the sexy Slovak finally has a chance here in Bali. And we can see at least two good reasons why…
published: 11th September 2008 full article / comment »
Palin For President? She’s only 7/2 with Paddy Power!!!
Sarah Palin for President? Don’t be crazy! Not even the Americans are mad enough to elect a lipstick-smeared pitbull into the Oval Office. Oh, hang on, they did elect a retarded monkey, so anything can happen… and Paddy Power are on the money. 7/2 for her to be elected President in 2013… We take you through the Presidential odds…
published: 10th September 2008 full article / comment »
The Ladbrokes St. Leger - can Frozen Fire and Look Here justify favouritism?
Anyone who has followed my tips over the years knows that I rarely give out tips unless I know the race - and that I often like the sons of Arc winners - especially Montjeu. So logically, I should be tipping Frozen Fire, yes? I’m not so sure. Here’s why…
published: 9th September 2008 full article / comment »
BetUK offer 3/1 against sexy Elena Dementieva - you’d be demented not to take the free bet
The women’s US Open is looking like a cracking contest - and we’re going for our own personal favourite Elena Dementieva. At 3/1, she’s worth the odds, and in this white dress - we’d back her at any odds. Get a free £25 bet with BetUK here.
published: 4th September 2008 full article / comment »
Today’s top football tips and best odds
I’m backing West Brom to beat Everton’s three men and a dog today - and Paddy Power and Skybet are giving away the best odds and offers to make it a bumper bank holiday weekend!
published: 23rd August 2008 full article / comment »
Go for our Victoria Pendleton on Sunday and double your money with Paddy Power
I know I’m a miserable sod, but when it comes to sexy athletes, I’m a sucker for the Olympics as much as anyone. And even I might just get up at 4am this Sunday to watch Victoria Pendleton - as I’ve got money riding on her!
published: 13th August 2008 full article / comment »
Premiership Preview with free bets and free shirts from Centrebet and more
We look ahead to the first day of the season - and beyond - with some rather daring predictions. And while we’re at it - there are two sign-up codes for Centrebet that will get you either free money or a free football shirt. Get a load of that. Right, down to the football…
published: 12th August 2008 full article / comment »
KP to get a ton at the Oval?
Fancy Captain KP scoring 100 at the Oval? It’s a happy hunting ground, so get 5/2 with Coral
and you’ll get a free £10 bet from them too.
published: 6th August 2008 full article / comment »
Top 10 Worst Football Kits Of All Time - do better with a free shirt from Centrebet
It’s that time of the year when new kits are revealed and paraded for the first time. We’ve got our Top 10 Worst Kits of all time - and a free one from Centrebet if you sign up today. On with the parade.....
published: 5th August 2008 full article / comment »
I hate the Olympics
God I hate the Olympics. What a complete and utter waste of my and everyone else’s time. A parade of drugged-up muscle-heads competing to be ‘fast’ before disappearing off for another four years. Ban them, and ban them now!
published: 4th August 2008 full article / comment »
Will Wie Ever Win? No - back Lorena Ochoa at 10/3 today and get a free bet with paddy power
Get a free bet with Paddy Power and spend it on Lorena Ochoa at Sunningdale. As for Michelle Wie - well, she didn’t even make it - will she ever win anything?
published: 31st July 2008 full article / comment »
Bet on leggy Jelena Jankovic in Montreal
So much of the money has been pouring on Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova that many people have forgotten how out of sorts they both were at Wimbledon. Instead, look for better value with Jelena Jankovic - and choose from our free bets on this market to make yourself some extra money.
published: 28th July 2008 full article / comment »
Back England at Edgbaston and get a 25 pounds free bet from Totesport
We’re going for two bets here - and two free bets in the process. England might consider Lords to be the home of cricket, but Edgbaston is England’s home at the moment - back them at 11/4 with Totesport and get a 25 pounds free bet - and lay the draw with Betfair for a 10 pounds free bet.
published: 28th July 2008 full article / comment »
£25 free bet from William Hill - and go large on Durham this Saturday
We’ve said it before, and their defeat of Glamorgan proved that they have the calibre to pull off wins when it matters most. With the likes of Chanderpaul, Pollock, Collingwood, Harmison and Plunkett, Durham are packed full of stars. Back ‘em with £25 free from William Hill bookmakers.
published: 24th July 2008 full article / comment »
Back Curbs to get the chop first
Skybet are offering a free matched £50 bet
If you sign up today. We say “take it” and back Alan Curbishley to be the first Premiership manager to get the boot - at 4/1.
published: 19th July 2008 full article / comment »
Ana Ivanovic Topless - But Not Hopeless at the US Open
Ana Ivanovic is 7/2 to win the US Open. And we’d back our shirt on her. She appears to have already back her shirt on herself, though. Get a free bet with Coral while you’re doing it.
published: 19th July 2008 full article / comment »
Garcia hoping for better luck in the Open
It’s nice to be favourite, but is fate going to help Sergio Garcia? He’s 12/1 and the bookies’ deserved favourite for the British Open.
published: 16th July 2008 full article / comment »
Back Durham Dynamos but don’t back Twenty20 to take over the world
The 20/20 revolution continues apace - and some people seem to be making megabucks out of it. I’ve picked out the team I think could win you some money, but I’ll be very honest - 20/20’s just not cricket…
published: 15th July 2008 full article / comment »