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It's Summer, folks, and Tennis is here again!

The French Open, dull old clay but at least the sun shines at Roland Garros and the scents of Ambre solaire and garlic mix with the natural scents of unprotected under-arm cooling as this pot-pourri of national identity wafts over the second-best Euro tennis stadium.

Good site at www.rolandgarros.com and www.smarkets.com are carrying a market at least for the continuing duel between les… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on May 23, 2010 at 15:22 — No Comments

Newbury Friday

Off to Newbury tomorrow (Friday) with an old stockbroker punter friend, Eelco (he's Dutch, if you hadnt guessed). He has betted on course since 1965 with 'rails' bookie supremo Stephen Little. I cant turn up there without some informed comments - please help me with some ideas for powerful (ie winning) propositions!

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on May 13, 2010 at 16:38 — No Comments

Carry on Ranting - whoops, Betting

New markets and great uncertainties, room for all opinions: political betting has been served a Grand Slam hand by the quirks and vagaries of the Great Poll of the People. The tussle for a balanced parliament continues.

Our friends at PoliticalSmarkets www.politicalsmarkets.com have the markets for you!

And dip into Dicks Politics at www.dickspolitics.com.

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on May 8, 2010 at 14:30 — No Comments

Political betting again - this time for real!

Jason Trost, Alan Lee and their buddies at Smarkets have gained prominence with their eclectic portfolio of political markets, reaching a climax tonight when the People have their say.

Follow them at www.smarkets.com.

And dont forget our other buddies at www.matchbet.com or via the Exchange Betting button in the toolbar above.

I will have an early night and wake up to The… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on May 6, 2010 at 9:38 — 4 Comments

POLITICAL BETTING TONIGHT

The third debate of the current series in the Modern Political Era is televised at 8pm tonight.

Matchbet is running political betting tonight and through to the 'real' contest next Thursday. And then, in tandem with hugely experienced political commentators and betting pundits, will run a portfolio of propositions to attract the experienced trader and sports punter.

These will be run through the unique Matchbet Betting Exchange, allowing you to dial up your own… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 29, 2010 at 18:00 — 2 Comments

Betting on the Election = Bigots to right and to left

Bigot: what a brilliant word to burst on the general election scene!

Ignoring the sensitivities of the poor woman so described, who would possibly use such a word without clear, unambiguous intent. It's an old word (16thC French) and not one, I imagine, that any of us have ever used or thought of using.

The Great Gordo demonstrates once again his other worldly arrogance and… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 29, 2010 at 8:41 — 2 Comments

Virtual reality strikes again - Round 2 of the Premiership Debate

Let the Internet take the strain. Shut down Big Government, open up social networks for locally-connected services and 'government' (small'g').

Have a look at Dicks Politics at www.dickspolitics.com for some gentle pointers here.

Its not change for change sake; it's change for all our sakes.

But watch the… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 22, 2010 at 16:56 — 1 Comment

Battle of the political pundits

BBC 2 at 1130 today - hurry, only 30 mins to go.

Andrew Neil entertains Guido Fawkes on Daily Politics this morning. Gave Vince Cable a right roasting yesterday, one hears.

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 22, 2010 at 11:02 — 1 Comment

J2O back in action

If you look carefully, you will see that our sports trading guru, the great John 'J2O'Tuohy is back in blogging mode and has raised a gentle wave from the 'welcom' side of the site.

John's now recuperating from home and we hope to see him back here with regular comments and ideas on the sports trading scene!

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 20, 2010 at 7:38 — No Comments

More volcanic magna from the Hustings

Identity crisis hits poll credibility

Clegg poll boost 'blamed on voters' association with popular Tv soap figure'.

Compo standing by for last minute intervention in North country marginals

battle. Last of the… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 19, 2010 at 7:45 — No Comments

Big grey cloud of Toxic Material erupts from Manchester

So what do we make of the Great 'Debate', bring back the Westminster roist-about, say I.

Little heat, less light, no rows and shouting matches, dull to the point of

extinction, no chance for the 'audience' to fire the unexpected shot at

the posed, poised, polished contenders. Giving an unhealthy appearance

of being able to work together, these three grey-suited men pandered to

the public's reported desire for a hung parliament.

Sky… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 16, 2010 at 8:09 — No Comments

It's live politics, folks! Tele at 8.15pm

The day's events of a politico-nature:

Twitter swamped by tweets, maybe Icelandicash, can it be diddled depositors… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 15, 2010 at 17:33 — 1 Comment

Is Politics a 'Sport' - it takes betting anyway

Is POLITICS a SPORT - it's certainly a gamble and it's 'bettable'.

Politcs doesnt pass the 'slacks and a belt' test propounded on The Sports Exchange in earlier discussions [no proper sport can be played in such attire, darts and golf spring to mind]. But it is a lying, cheating, scrapping sort of contest, no morals, bent rules, professional fouls - just like our good old favourites footie, cricket, et al.

Bet now on our in-house betting exchange provided by the… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 15, 2010 at 9:19 — No Comments

It's Manichean dualism, stupid!

In the national interest (yawn, yawn) I have devoted my bloggable energies to the upcoming battle of the hustings. I am grateful to my blog-mate, KyrixLinx, for this briefing on the state of the parties (ie disarray).

Politics and economics, the two are inseparable, arent they? Well, not so sure: the economy is a basket case and yet the failed incumbent of

13 years is still in the race. The main… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on April 14, 2010 at 16:03 — 1 Comment

LTA and Politics: All time-lows reported today

Are we surprised? The LTA, governing body of UK tennis, rubbished for its performance in fielding worthless David Cup teams (yet again). despite £40m+ lavished on the sport, despite moving to a custom-built centre at Roehampton (its the white elephant in the room syndrome), despite hugely, highly paid staff and 'management':yet, here we are, facing immediate relegation to the bottom, pits, sump of the world tennis competition. Inept, inadequate, waste of money, we may all think. A… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on March 29, 2010 at 16:38 — 2 Comments

Follow our buddies

Having a few days off, so follow the skilled offerings from www.betcatalyst.com.

Tips from the Fox, wise words from Richard Stoddart, join their elite club for a modest sum, soon recouped from successful bets.

And there's always the footie, even if our own tipster Stupefy (find him at www.matchbet.com/tipsters) is having a lie down in a darkened room and didnt come under starter's… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on March 29, 2010 at 12:13 — No Comments

Cheltenham overview from Our Correspondent

Seriously informed comment from Our Correspondent, a seriously experienced racing man. You should also read his earlier pieces on Kauto Star and Denman.

It seems to me that this is an exceptionally tricky year...

I can't see anything capable of living with Kauto Star for the Gold Cup. But we do have to bear in mind that AP rides… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on March 16, 2010 at 9:56 — 1 Comment

Footie Tipster Stupefy - on a winning streak, follow the man!

Matchbet's betting exchange (access it here by clicking on the link in the toolbar above) carries Stupefy's forecasts for the Premiership today and tomorrow.

Dont be put off by the date shown on the Matchbet site: http://www.matchbet.com/tipsters/index.shtml. Stupefy's March 11th is the new 13th/14th March! They are this weekend's games.

If it all gets too much for you, dont forget… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on March 13, 2010 at 12:22 — 1 Comment

Fat cats dont win trophies

Tennis catastrophe follows similar major sporting disasters on the playing fields of Olde England.

Tennis, never well served by the UK game's 'managing authorities', plumbs the depths with the defeat by Lithuania [where's that, wise guy? - Ed]. The nadir of our fortunes approaches with the ultimate relegation play-off, to avoid the final slide down the snake of tennis oblivion.

How can this be, £40 million plus sunk in the fat cats and plush backsides of the UK tennis… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on March 11, 2010 at 11:11 — 1 Comment

CALL THE SHOTS - your own Premiership selections here

FootballMad, the local footie tipster and fan of the Matchbet betting exchange system, in a rare public uttering captured by your correspondent a moment ago, tells us:

"After a few weeks' absense, I am resuming my predictions on the Premiership, and as usual I have bet equal amounts on all my…

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Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on February 27, 2010 at 12:43 — 1 Comment