Showing posts with label champions league. Show all posts
Showing posts with label champions league. Show all posts

Thursday, May 22, 2014

GR88.com Backs Real Madrid for Champions League Glory

22 May 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- This year's Champions League has thrown up a final between two teams from the same city for the first time ever, and GR88.com is backing Real Madrid to get the better of rivals Atlético.

Real are 1.41 favourites to lift the trophy and 1.91 to win the match in 90 minutes. Atlético come into the game as Spanish champions, but Diego Simeone's injury-hit side are 2.58 to win the competition for the first time or 4.00 to do so without the need for extra time or penalties (all odds are subject to change).

Last week's draw with Barcelona gave Atléti their first league title in 18 years, but at a cost. Diego Costa and Arda Turan both picked up injuries and could miss Saturday's final in Lisbon, while Carlo Ancelotti's Real will welcome back record signing Gareth Bale after the Welshman's recovery from injury.

"Winning La Liga was a remarkable achievement for Atlético Madrid, but the Champions League Final could be one game too far," said GR88.com blogger Antony Jordan.

"Real Madrid have waited more than a decade for La Decima - their 10th European Cup victory - and it looks like the wait will end this weekend."

This year's competition has seen plenty of late goals this season, most recently Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich, and more of the same at the Estádio da Luz will be great news for punters.

If a goal is scored in the 88th minute or later, GR88.com will refund selected losing pre-match bets as part of its Late Goal Refund promotion. Full details can be found at www.gr88.com/promotions.

GR88.com Sportsbook takes bets on more than 4000 live in-game betting events every month including all English Premier League and Champions League games, NBA basketball and ATP and WTA tennis tournaments including the French Open. GR88.com Casino offers hundreds of games from Microgaming and Play’n GO. GR88 recently introduced Speed Poker in its newly improved poker room. Players can use the same wallet for casino, poker or sports betting.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

GR88.com Bookmakers Expect Spanish Dominance in Champions League Semi-Finals

17 April 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- The Champions League enters the semi-final stage next week, and GR88.com bookmakers anticipate the top two clubs in Spain to benefit from home advantage in the first leg.

Atlético Madrid (1.94) go into their first leg against Chelsea (4.10) on a high, having knocked out La Liga rivals Barcelona in the previous round. However with both teams facing a tough few weeks on the domestic front, Tuesday's first leg could prove cagey and the draw can be backed at 3.10 (all odds are subject to change).

On Wednesday the Spanish capital will also play host to the second semi-final, with Real Madrid (2.28) slight favourites to gain an early advantage over holders Bayern Munich (2.90). Carlo Ancelotti's side have already eliminated last year's losing finalists Borussia Dortmund, and will need to get past a second German opponent to reach the final.

Bayern are still favourites to win the whole tournament, at 2.26, but any one of the four teams could realistically end the season as champions of Europe.

"This year's Champions League has been of the highest quality throughout, and the semi-finals will be no exception," GR88.com blogger Antony Jordan said.

"With the last two winners of the competition still involved, as well as the top two clubs in Spain, we are sure to see some fantastic football next week."

The four semi-finalists have scored more than 300 goals between them in their respective domestic leagues, so there looks like being plenty of action in the first legs, however GR88's Late Goal Refund means bets won't be ruined of the scoreline changes in the final minutes.

If a goal is scored in the 88th minute or later, all match result, correct score or last goalscorer bets which had been winning before the goal went in will be refunded. The promotion also extends to matches in the English Premier League, and full terms and conditions can be found here.

GR88.com Sportsbook takes bets on more than 4000 live in-game betting events every month including all English Premier League and Champions League games, Major League Baseball and Indian Premier League cricket. GR88.com Casino offers hundreds of games from Microgaming and Play’n GO. GR88 recently introduced Speed Poker in its newly improved poker room. Players can use the same wallet for casino, poker or sports betting.

Friday, April 4, 2014

GR88.com Bookmakers Back Barcelona to Extend Champions League Record

4 April 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- With three of the Champions League quarter-finals delicately poised after the first legs, GR88.com bookmakers are backing FC Barcelona to reach a record seventh semi-final in a row.

The reigning Spanish champions are 2.14 to win away against La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid (3.20), with a draw available at 3.25. The first leg finished 1-1, with goals scored by Diego and Neymar, and a repeat scoreline in Madrid - taking the game to extra time - is priced at 6.40 by GR88.com (all odds are subject to change).

Next Wednesday's other game also sees two teams coming into the match level at 1-1 from the first leg, but Bayern Munich (1.25) are strong favourites over Manchester United (11.00) despite being without key players Javi Martinez and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Chelsea (1.78) are favourites to win their second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (4.30) next Tuesday, however Javier Pastore's late goal means the English side need to win by 2-0 (8.20) or more.

And the final game comes from Germany, where Borussia Dortmund (3.15) suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat away to Real Madrid (2.08), but will still hold out some hope after putting four goals past the Spanish side in last year's competition.

There is every chance that one or more of the games will still be in the balance going into the closing stages, and GR88.com guarantees late goals won't ruin a successful betting night thanks to the Late Goal Refund promotion.

If a goal is scored in the 88th minute or later, all losing pre-match bets on the match result, correct score or last goalscorer will be refunded if they were winning before the goal went in. Full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/21.

"We have already seen one very late goal in Paris, and the second legs are sure to be fiercely competitive," GR88 blogger Antony Jordan said.

"At this stage of the competition the margins are tight, and one goal in the final minute could change anything, so we're ready for more last-minute drama," he added.

GR88.com Sportsbook takes bets on more than 4000 live in-game betting events every month including all English Premier League and Champions League games, NBA basketball and ATP and WTA tennis matches. GR88.com Casino offers hundreds of games from Microgaming and Play’n GO. GR88 recently introduced Speed Poker in its newly improved poker room. Players can use the same wallet for casino, poker or sports betting.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

GR88.com Backs Bayern Munich to Get Champions League Revenge Against Manchester United

27 March 2014, London, UK (Press Release) -- Bayern Munich will travel to England on Tuesday for a rematch of the famous 1999 Champions League final, and GR88.com bookmakers expect Pep Guardiola's side to get revenge over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Bayern have already won the German Bundesliga title with a record seven games to spare, and are yet to lose a game in any competition in 2014. GR88.com makes Bayern favourites to win the quarter-final first leg at 1.48, while United are 6.40 and the draw is available at 4.20 (all odds are subject to change).

Manchester United might be off the pace in the English Premier League, but they will fondly remember their 2-1 victory in the 1999 final when two late goals saw them turn the game on its head. Another late show on Tuesday night will see losing match bets refunded as part of GR88.com's Late Goal Refund promotion.

Any pre-match bet on the match result, last goalscorer or correct score which was winning but then lost due to a goal scored in the 88th minute or later will be refunded. United have recently made a habit of conceding last-minute goals in the Premier League and they will find it tough to shut out a Bayern side that has won 19 straight games in the Bundesliga, scoring 64 times in the process.

The Late Goal Refund promotion extends to the other three Champions League games, where Barcelona (1.52) host Atlético Madrid (6.00), Chelsea (3.60) visit Paris Saint-Germain (2.02) and Real Madrid (1.37) look for revenge over the side who knocked them out of last year's competition, Borussia Dortmund (8.20). Full terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/21.

"With all the group winners still in the competition at the quarter-final stage, I can't remember there being a stronger last eight in the Champions League," Antony Jordan, GR88.com blogger, said.

"All four quarter-finals will be closely fought, so it wouldn't surprise me to see any one of the teams giving themselves an advantage with a late goal."

GR88.com Sportsbook takes bets on more than 4000 live in-game betting events every month including all English Premier League and Champions League games, World Twenty20 Cricket and NBA Basketball. GR88.com Casino offers hundreds of games from Microgaming and Play’n GO. GR88 recently introduced Speed Poker in its newly improved poker room. Players can use the same wallet for casino, poker or sports betting.

Friday, February 14, 2014

GR88.com Ready for Late Drama as the Champions League Returns

14 February 2014, London, UK (Press Release) --- The Champions League makes its long-awaited return next week, and GR88.com is marking the occasion with a generous money-back deal.

Last season’s knockout rounds saw plenty of late drama, not least Borussia Dortmund’s thrilling quarter-final comeback against Malaga, and the last 16 this season has thrown up some tasty encounters. Manchester City host Barcelona on Tuesday, while reigning champions Bayern Munich travel to London to face Arsenal on the following night.

What’s more, this year players can enjoy those last-gasp winners and equalisers without worrying about the impact on their bets. If a goal is scored in the 88th minute or later of a Champions League or English Premier League game and results in a bet being lost, GR88 will issue a full refund up to £50.

“The beauty of football is that things can change any minute, and the Champions League has seen its fair share of dramatic finishes in the past,” GR88.com blogger Antony Jordan said.

“Ever since the draw was made, fans have been waiting eagerly for the competition to return, and GR88 is making sure everyone can enjoy the action without worrying about losing a bet in the last minute.”

The Late Goal refund promotion runs across Champions League and English Premier League matches, and terms and conditions can be found at http://www.gr88.com/promotions/sports/21.

GR88.com Sportsbook takes bets on more than 4000 live in-game betting events every month including all English Premier League and Champions League games, ATP and WTA tennis tournaments and the Winter Olympics. GR88.com Casino offers hundreds of games from Microgaming and Play’n GO. GR88 recently introduced Speed Poker in its newly improved poker room. Players can use the same wallet for casino, poker or sports betting.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Get 'Last Minute Refunds' on Champions League Football Bets at GEObet.com

First it was NHL and NBA losing bets refunds. Now GEObet.com is refunding football bets that are lost in the final moments of the game. Beginning with Champions League games this week, any winning bet that turns into a losing betbased on a goal scored in the 86th minute or later will now be refunded (up to £/€/$50). The offer applies to both Champions League and EPL matches.

GEObet also refunds Canadian hockey fans if they lose an NHL bet in overtime.  And they’ll refund losing point-spread NBA bets if the game goes for longer than 48 minutes.

To qualify for the “Last Minute Football Refund” bets must be real money, win, single bet placed on a 1X2 (win draw win), Last Goalscorer or Correct Score market in the specified match.


“Don’t you hate it when it’s obvious your team is going to win and you’ve pretty much won your bet – and then everything changes with one play in the final seconds?!” asked GEObet.com’s sportsbook manager. “You’ve already started to celebrate and then suddenly victory is just not to be. Well, we don’t want our players feeling like that!”


There are eight Champions League clubs vying for the final four quarter final spots. Barcelona and Bayern Munich are heavy home favourites over AC Milan and Arsenal. The closest contest has Malaga hosting FC Porto where the home side is a slight favorite.

GEObet.com’s sportsbook has over 4000 live in-game betting events every month.  An integrated wallet means sports bettors can use the same account to play casino games or poker.