UK betting explained...

Event wise you have horse racing events such as the Epsom Derby. Frankel is currently the favourite to win and it promises to be a huge event in the sporting calendar. You will get to see some of the best 3 year old thoroughbreds from around Europe, competing to win £1.5 million. In American sport the NBA and NFL have play offs and the New Orleans showed that the underdogs can win in these events. Gamblers had odds of 11/1.

Students can also enjoy betting UK thanks to Paddy Power. They have launched a student only poker tournament and they are hoping that it will become a big annual event. The first event known as the Student Masters 2011 will take place on March 19th in Dublin.

Online bingo has soared in popularity over the past few years. In 2010 players won huge prizes such as cruises, cars and large cash jackpots. With competition at its fiercest among bingo sites, 2011 promises to bring some even larger prizes into play.

Surprisingly, online games such as dominoes are proving to be popular with celebrities. While the main focus is on poker and other casino games, sill games are becoming more popular. Throughout 2011 it is expected that they will become even more prominent in the betting market.

If you like betting offline then you could enjoy the ultimate trip of a lifetime thanks to British Airways. You can now get a luxury flight from London directly to Las Vegas. The Boeing 747 service is set to have first class treatment for the first time and it launches in June 2011.

Thanks to the popularity of sites such as Twitter, you can now keep in the know about betting markets. Follow online bookmakers to get the latest changes in the market. Novelty betting is also making a comeback this year with bets being placed on intimate details of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding. The event happens on April 29th and as of yet nobody knows where the wedding is taking place.

The Grand National is another popular sporting event that tends to grip the whole nation. It is anybody’s guess which horse will win. In recent years a horse that was placed at 100/1 odds became the winner.

These are just some of the events that gamblers can look forward to in 2011. Gambling has certainly come a long way and you can now find tips in online forums. By reading up on the market and looking at internet groups, you can find out really useful information that can help you when placing a bet. 2011 is also set to be a good year for reality TV betting.