Bodog.com has introduced its list of wagers, including the online gamblíng world’s largest selection of proposition bets, for the 2006 FIFA World Cup of Soccer, set to begin Friday in Germany. With millions of Americans expected to join the rest of the world in following this popular sporting event, the online gaming giant has loaded up on wagers for Team USA….

By Paul MajendieLONDON (Reuters) - Gamblers in search of an oddball bet at the World Cup on Tuesday mourned the decision by lanky English striker Peter Crouch to cut his cult robot dance.In the build-up to the tournament, Crouch achieved……

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Yahoo, the world’s largest provider of e-mail services, said on Monday that a software virus aimed at Yahoo Mail users had infected “a very small fraction” of its base of more than 200 million accounts.The e-mail virus, or……

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An Oxford college has been left a share of the £888,000 estate of a former fellow, but will not get a penny unless it agrees to put a sundial designed by Sir Christopher Wren back to where it used to be 120 years ago….

Bookies are looking forward to record levels of online gambling as punters watch matches live on television, says Philip Aldrick….

Presidential hopefuls woo Las Vegas convention….

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If your looking for wagering action this weekend, it doesn’t get much better then this as the World Cup of soccer, the Belmont Stakes, NBA, NHL,MLB, PGA and NASCAR are all front and center. In Germany there will be 12 stadiums, hosting 64 games that will put 3 million derrieres in the seat and the host country tackles Costa Rica on day one. Staggering numbers reveal 1.5 BILLION people will watch the opening match and 35 BILLION will take in the tournament and wagering outlets will be staffed to the maximu…

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A leading health consultant has warned video games can be as addictive as gambling or drugs. Now, the first detox clinic in Europe will open for video game addicts, which is aimed at encouraging enthusiasts to kick the habit and build new interests…

Sven-Goran Eriksson may use Wayne Rooney in England’s World Cup group games, BBC Sport understands….

The World Cup is finally upon us and the entire world, except the USA, will no doubt be glued to their sets for the next month. The finals seems to have been all about injuries so far - with England’s… Continue . …

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