EOG.com: Bodog.com Expects Record World Cup Betting

(PRWEB) June 12, 2006 -- Bodog.com has introduced its list of wagers, including the online gambling 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.

"With the immense publicity that surrounds the U.S. players as they attempt to make an impact on soccer's biggest stage, we anticipate betting action for this year's World Cup will set a record," says Calvin Ayre, Founder and CEO of Bodog.com. "With our large slate of innovative proposition wagers, Bodog.com is once again adding that extra bit of entertainment that sports fans crave. The result is an enhanced wagering experience that makes a cool event like the World Cup even more thrilling."

Four years ago, the United States -- long considered the sleeping giant of the global soccer scene -- awoke. In Japan/
South Korea, Bruce Arena's charges knocked off group favorites Portugal and Mexico before dropping a 1-0 decision to tournament runner-up Germany in the quarterfinals. The Americans, it seemed, had finally arrived.

This year, the U.S. will attempt to do it again, despite being placed in what many are calling the "Group of Death" -- also known as Group E - with European powers Italy and the Czech Republic. The top two teams in each of the eight groups move on to the round of 16. Will the U.S. advance to the second round? Bodog.com bookmakers have listed the U.S. at 4/1 odds to wín Group E and 5/2 to advance to the round of 16. The Americans are at 40/1 to wín the tournament and bring home the nation's first World Cup title.

The World Cup kicks off with host Germany facing tiny Group A rival Costa Rica. Bodog.com bookmakers have Germany sitting as heavy favorites at -440. On Saturday, the Group B round robin begins with Paraguay taking on England, which has David Beckham at the helm. England is at -180.

Looking to wager on which team is going to walk away as world champion? Bodog.com bookmakers have Brazil as an 11/5 favorite to wín the World Cup while Germany is the second choice at 7/1. Who will walk away as the top scorer for the tournament? Bodog.com bookmakers list Ronaldinho Gaucho (Brazil) as the 7/1 favorite, followed by teammate Ronaldo Nazario at 9/1. To find out where all the countries rank in World Cup odds, see: http://www.bodog.com/sports-betting/soccer-futures.jsp. And for the awesome number of props, see: http://www.bodog.com/sports-betting/soccer-props.jsp.

For continuous updates on the World Cup, see: http://www.bodognation.com.

Among its many offerings, Bodog.com also includes a poker room, a racebook and a casíno. Bodog.com has an international record label (Bodog Music), an international television division that produces television content around the world, and a publishing division that produces both BodogNation (an online magazine) and Bodog Beat (a blog).

About Bodog.com

Bodog.com, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, is federally licensed by the Costa Rican and UK governments. Bodog.com Founder and CEO Calvin Ayre, recognized as a pioneer of online gambling and a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. Bodog.com was ranked #1 for the most visited site in Hitwise's "Gambling Sports Betting" category among other US websites. Bodog.com, valued at over US $1 billion and ranked in the Power 10 online companies by eGaming Review, processed $7 billion in wagers in 2005. The Bodog.com Marketing Conference, www.bodogconference.com, will take place at the Wynn Las Vegas, July 23-26, 2006, attracting the leaders of the online gambling industry. Bodog Entertainment Group also includes a music label, Bodog Music, an online magazine, BodogNation, a television production unit and further properties coming soon. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group S.A.

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Press Release - 2006-06-13 04:36:48