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Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth added astonishing JP McManus Pro-Am

World number one Scottie Scheffler is the latest big-name addition to the JP McManus Pro-Am field, with the reigning Masters champion to be joined by fellow Americans, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay, Rickie Fowler, Jason Kokrak, Sam Burns and Tom Hoge in the line-up for the event, which takes place this July 4th – 5th at future Ryder Cup venue, Adare Manor.

The new additions join a star-studded field of professionals and amateurs, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Leona Maguire, Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry; former Ryder Cup captains Pádraig Harrington and Paul McGinley; Mark Wahlberg, Jamie Dornan, Niall Horan and many, many more. With the latest announcement, 19 of the 24 competitors at last year’s Ryder Cup will now be appearing at the Pro-Am, including nine of the current top 11 players in the world golf rankings.

Tournament host, Mr. JP McManus, expressed his excitement at the latest announcement: “It’s incredible to see how many players from across the world are coming to play in the Pro-Am and I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of them for offering up their time to help us raise money for charitable organisations in need. As always, this event would be nothing without the hundreds of volunteers who help us run it smoothly, so I also extend a sincere thank you to them.

“Finally, I would urge anybody holding a ticket cap who is planning to drive to the event to please visit our website (www.jpmcmanusproam.com) and pre-book either paid on-site parking, or the free park and ride from Limerick Racecourse.”

Ticket Tender

Tournament organisers have also announced a final ticket tender for the sold-out event, with 100 tickets on offer at a minimum of €250 per ticket.

For anybody wishing to submit a bid for a ticket (in the form of a cap), or a number of tickets, they are asked to visit www. www.jpmcmanusproam.com/ticket-auction-bid/ and complete the form. The highest bidders will each receive the opportunity to purchase the ticket(s) at the offer price they submitted, with all monies received added to the charitable fund.

The internationally recognised Pro-Am has helped raise over €140 million for charitable organisations in the Mid-West region of Ireland since its inception in 1990 and attracts many of the world’s top players and celebrities to participate at the Tom Fazio redesigned Golf Course at Adare Manor. All funds raised are distributed in their entirety to the beneficiaries.

GAA Qualifiers – Cork v Louth – Preview, Stats and Teams


Cork have won 12 and lost seven of their 19 qualifier ties. They availed of the second chance to win the 2010 All-Ireland final.

This will be only the third championship clash between the counties, the previous two played in 1957 and 2007.

Louth beat Cork by 1-9 to 1-7 in the 1957 All-Ireland final while Cork won the Round 3 qualifier clash in 2007(0-16 to 0-14). They went on to reach the All-Ireland final, losing to Kerry

Louth have won 11, drawn one and lost 19 of their 31 qualifiers.

Louth manager, Mickey Harte had a superb record in the qualifiers, presiding over 31 wins, a draw and four defeats during his long stint with Tyrone. Ironically, the draw came against Louth in 2006 (2-16 each after extra-time) in Navan. Tyrone won the replay by five points in Omagh.

Season so far
Cork: Sixth Division 2; Munster SFC: Lost to Kerry by 12 points. Louth: Division 3 champions (promoted); Leinster SFC: Louth 5-10 Carlow 0-10; Kildare 2-22 Louth 0-12

Top Scorers (2022 SFC)
CORK
Steven Sherlock………0-6 (0-5 frees)
Cathail O’Mahoney…0-3
LOUTH
Sam Mulroy………2-10 (0-4 frees, 1-0 pen, 0-1 ‘45’, 0-1 mark) Conor Grimes…1-3 (0-2 mark)
Tommy Durnin…….1-1
Ciaran Byrne……….1-1

TEAM NEWS

We should have teams on Thursday or Friday

Ireland women’s squad for the FIBA U20 European Championship

The squad has been trimmed down following a 79-78 win over Gustavus Adolphus College in a trial game against the American college in Dublin on Sunday. WIT Waterford Wildcats sisters Sarah and Kate Hickey are included. 18-year-old Sarah, who was recently named MissQuote.ie Super League Young Player of the Year, faces a busy summer, as she is also part of the Ireland U18 set-up.

Six of the squad who featured in the FIBA U18 Women’s European Challengers last year make the step up in grade, including NUIG Mystics duo Hazel Finn and Kara McCleane, Sarah Hickey, Sinead Keane (Trinity Meteors), Ella O’Donnell (Quinnipac University) and Paris McCarthy (East Tennessee University). That tournament included a notable 87-64 win over Hungary.

Singleton SuperValu Brunell’s Lauryn Homan is in line to make her FIBA European Championship debut, having previously featured in friendlies at U16 and U17 level.

Erin Maguire, who is one of three players based in the United States on NCAA D1 scholarships next year, is set to play in her fifth FIBA Youth European Championship, when Ireland take to the court in Hungary.

Portlaoise Panthers have two representatives in the squad – Ciara Byrne and Lisa Blaney.

Ireland are in Group D, alongside Serbia, Latvia and Portugal. Portugal replaced Russia in the group, after the country was barred from international competition for the 2022/23 season by FIBA Europe. Ireland begin their campaign against Portugal on July 8th, followed by games against Serbia (July 9th) and Latvia (July 10th).

On his selection, head coach Karl Kilbride said: “Making the final selection to 12 is the toughest and least enjoyable part of any international coach’s job. The girls did an amazing job over the last couple of months at making that decision particularly difficult this year. The standard of play and levels of intensity and commitment, particularly around college exams and the Leaving Cert, have been really exceptional.

We now have a hugely important and busy five weeks ahead of us, as we prepare to compete in the FIBA U20 A Division, against the absolute best in Europe. It’s obviously a mammoth task, but it’s one we couldn’t be more excited to tackle with this particular group.”

Ireland U20 Women’s Squad:

Abigail Rafferty (Ulster University), Ciara Byrne (Portlaoise Panthers), Ella O’Donnell (Quinnipiac University), Erin Maguire (Houston Baptist University), Hazel Finn (NUIG Mystics), Kara McCleane (NUIG Mystics), Katie Hickey (WIT Waterford Wildcats), Sarah Hickey (WIT Waterford Wildcats), Lauryn Homan (Singleton SuperValu Brunell), Lisa Blaney (Portlaoise Panthers), Paris McCarthy (East Tennessee State University), Sinead Keane (Trinity Meteors).

Top 5 Sports Most Likely to be Bet On by Gen Z

Gen Zs are gradually becoming an integral part of the gambling industry, and we see things favour them more. Brands are studying what they like and using it as a major selling point. We can see a major example of the growth of bingo. Gen Z showed their interest in it, and brands like buzz online bingo capitalised on it to provide the best experience for them. And looking at the numbers bingo is doing, the growth is evident.

So in this overview, we will look at five sports that Gen Z would most likely bet on when they open a gambling account.

eSports

eSports provides modernised gambling like never before; it gives us a perfect balance between fun and gambling. In the earlier days, bettors had to bet on games and sports they didn’t like to make money. But eSports closes the gap perfectly by allowing Gen Z to bet on their favourite video games.

Some of the most popular eSport genres are:

First Person Shooter
Real-Time Strategy
Sports
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena

An average Gen Z plays these games, and an opportunity to stake on it is golden for them.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

If there is something about Mixed Martial Arts, it is the explosive nature. The sport is entertaining and very understandable, even for newbies. MMA is a top prospect for Gen Zs because of the entertainment it presents. Also, it isn’t overly long, so it also presents a great opportunity for short term bets. These little elements are perfect for younger generations; they would surely love to stake on it.

Football

Football is arguably the most popular sport in the whole world. This sport brings 90 mins of ups and downs with thrills and excitement. The gambling aspect also presents tons of betting options, and there is no better sport for live betting. An average Gen Z is an avid supporter of a football club, and they would garnish any opportunity to stake on their favourites.

Basketball

Basketball is an exciting sport, mostly played by young people. The sport also breeds several idols and role models that Gen Z love to imitate. In addition, the sport is fun to watch and has a good touch of fashion and swags. These fragments are beautiful for Gen Z, especially in the NBA. It makes basketball a top prospect for the younger generation.

Virtual Sports

Virtual sports is upcoming in the industry, and Gen Z would consider it a big deal. It is very similar to eSports; however, virtual sports are more connected to the real life performance of teams and players. Not only do you get a simulated environment of your favourite athletes, but you also get to bet on them. Virtual sports come in handy when real life leagues are on break. It provides an endless betting experience that Gen Z would not take for granted.

Conclusion

If you think Gen Zs don’t matter in the gambling industry, you need to rethink. The numbers are in their favour, and it keeps increasing yearly. Sportsbooks are noting their preferences and are making things favour them more. So if you are yet to join the moving train, it is not too late.

How to Bet on Live Matches at Online Bookmaker Sites?

Do you love sports and would like to start betting live at online bookmakers to get more winnings? You are already well involved but you want to improve and learn a little more? As the players evolve on the field, as the tension mounts on both sides, the excitement of the moment does not prevent you from anticipating the outcome of a match, you have a cool head and already know what will be the score? Well it is indeed the sign that you can go to Live Bet and enter the big leagues

Here are some meaningful tips from the pros to secure your winning trajectory in the world of live sports betting.

Prepare Seriously

The big difference between live betting and “normal” betting is that everything happens in real time and there are a lot of different parameters to analyse.

As a result, live betting favours those who best understand the sport in question and know the different teams participating in the competition being bet on. It is therefore absolutely necessary to master the rules of the game, the participating teams, their respective trajectories in the championship and the forces present during the match.

Successful bettors focus on sports they know well and use a schedule to prepare for matches where they can reasonably predict the outcome based on their knowledge. Remember to take enough time before the match begins so that you can update your information and take into account any factors external or internal to the teams which could affect the outcome of the match, and therefore your bet.

Enter “the Zone”

Betting live is a sort of sporting competition against other bettors. It is essential, to borrow the language of sport, that you enter “in the zone”, that is to say in the mental state appropriate to win. Especially when everything is played out in real time and you no longer have time to think.

To take this expression literally, you also need to place yourself in a place where potential distractions will affect your mental acuity, your judgement, and your speed of execution as little as possible. So whether you’re watching the event in the stadium or watching it on your smartphone or on TV, make sure you’re in the “right zone” – the best place – to concentrate. If you’re chatting with friends, having a few drinks or cheering for your favourite team while watching the game, you risk making a classic sports betting mistake – a mistake that can cost you dearly in the case of Live Bet!

Identify Major Trends

Momentary fluctuations have always been a key factor in determining live betting odds. However, it is necessary to manage to grasp the “lines of force”, the trends which develop during a season, the form of the sportsmen, etc.

For example, a player or a team that attacks, dominates, is more likely to grow in confidence and benefit from a more favorable atmosphere to win. This increases the likelihood that they will continue on this positive trend resulting in a virtuous circle and therefore more predictable wins. On the other hand, a losing streak can lead to a loss of confidence and create a more hostile environment. This is clearly seen: the spiral of the defeated is very difficult to break. Now that live betting is possible, it is necessary to be able to react instantly to a major event during the game, such as an unexpected injury, an exclusion, an unexpected substitute entering the field.

The sharpest bettors use their knowledge of the sport and attention to detail to spot less obvious indicators of moves affecting the economy of the match, its dynamics. By understanding heavy trends, instantaneous fluctuations earlier than online bookmakers, you can get good live betting odds and beat them at their own game.

Keep an eye out for special bets

Before the start of a game, it is common to bet on the result, the score and the players who could score. Beyond that, there aren’t many reasons to place football bets for things like the number of corners conceded or the number of yellow cards, are there?

Well, that’s part of what makes live betting so exciting! With live betting there are a large number of additional parameters that can be predicted and therefore bet on. Understanding these dynamics will give you an edge over the bookmakers, so take advantage of these special bets in any way possible.

If you thought football was exciting when you had to wait for a goal to be scored, then you’ll definitely appreciate it when you only need a corner kick to win or a piece of paper colored yellow or red!

Bet on the Favourites… When They Lose!

This is a simple live betting strategy adopted by seasoned bettors. This strategy uses momentum swings, and it involves betting on championship favourites, even when they lose.

Now, it may seem counterintuitive to bet on losing a player or a team, but let’s be clear: this is where you can make the biggest wins. For example, when betting on tennis, if the favourite loses the first set, then the odds that were set before the match will be readjusted for live betting. This is where it gets interesting: once the bookmakers readjust the odds, you can then place your bet on the favourite at a much more favourable rate than those who have bet on them all along. There you have it, a not-so-obvious technique!

Control Your Expenses

Money is the sinews of war. You’re going to lose battles, win many more, and you always have to know where you stand. So it’s always a good idea for bettors to keep track of how much money you’re betting and what your limits are. And this is especially true for live betting because everything happens much faster and the options for placing bets can be almost limitless! So, keep a cool head because, unlike the Casino where only chance intervenes, here you can know and appreciate, practically, all the parameters. That’s a BIG difference.

The Most Common Terms of Online Sportsbooks

If you want to enjoy sports betting platforms, you have to master some terminology in order to avoid unnecessary mistakes and get your dream winnings. Although online bookmakers are easy, there are nuances that can make all the difference in your betting experience. In fact, sports betting is a complex world of concepts, stats and probability. Newcomers need to understand these terms to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings when betting. The jargon is used especially in all sports books without exception that you can find on the bonus page, promotional messages, betting slip, and checkout page.

On this page we will provide you with the most important terms that you should rely on in order to have an error-free betting experience. However, depending on the sports betting site you choose, it is possible that you will find other terms. In this case, you can ask customer service about these terms before you take any other action.

ROI

It is the return on investment. Used by pro bettors, the ROI represents the percentage of winnings in relation to your bets.

ROI Calculation

(Profit/Stake) x 100 or so (Profit/Total Stake). Where profit is equal to winnings – stake.

The Cashout

By activating this function, you can recover part of your potential earnings, without even waiting for the end of the match. The value of the cash-out is calculated automatically by the bookmaker and evolves according to the vagaries of the match.

You can trigger a cash-out for 2 reasons: either to limit the damage in case of bad wind at halftime, by saving part of our initial bets instead of losing everything; either to secure our winnings, so shortly before the end of the match, you have a doubt about the final victory. By activating the cash out option, we collect our winnings but with less profit than expected when placing the bet. Cash out is somewhat the option of the hyperactive, the hesitant, those who change their minds, the cautious or the clairvoyant – in short, it can be used by everyone! 

Over/ Under

These are terms in English that refer to sports betting: the first means “over” and therefore for “a 3.5 basket over” scored in a basketball match you must bet on at least 4 baskets scored to win. According to the same logic “under” means “less” and therefore for an “under of 3.5 baskets” you will win if you have bet on 3 baskets.

Half-time / Full-time (HT / FT)

It is a sports bet which offers to make a prediction on the result at half-time (HT = Half-time) and at the end of the match (FT = Full-time). So you have to make two predictions.

Free Bet

Free bet is no deposit bonus, so if you lose you lose nothing, while if you win you get the profit.

Handicap Betting

It is a bet for which a handicap or an advantage is attributed to one of the teams in a match. The basic handicap is +1 or -1, which means that a team leaves with a lead or a goal behind.

Double Bet

Such a bet is in fact a prediction on two selections in different matches. To succeed in your bet, both selections must be winners.

Long Term Bet

This is a bet on a sporting event whose result will be known at a more or less distant deadline.

1-N-2

This is the bet where you have to find the final result of a match among 3 solutions: team 1 wins, draw, or team 2 wins.

Correct Score at Half Time

One such bet is to find the score of a game at halftime. You will be able to choose from a list of possible scores offered by the bookmaker, each with its own odds.

Patent

A patent match consists of making 7 bets on 3 selections in different sporting events. The bet includes a single bet for each selection, 3 double bets and a treble bet. If a selection wins you will also win.

Odds Categories

There are several types of odds that differ in particular by their calculation formula:

  • European: it is a whole number or decimal and the profit calculation formula is Profit = Stake * (Odd 1)
  • British: it is odds in the form of a fraction and the formula is Profit = Stake * Odds
  • American: it is a positive or negative number. The negative odds indicate the bet needed to achieve a profit of 100, while the positive represents the profit that corresponds to a bet of 100.

System Bet

It is a combination of several bets. The systems can be complex especially if you play in Anglo-Saxon bookmakers

Value Bet

It is simply to think and for some to calculate that the bookmaker overvalued a vote and it is therefore a trick to win more at less risk. This estimate is often a personal thing, but there is a mathematical calculation to define it:

(Odds x 100) / Objective probability of the event in %

The unknown remains indeed to determine the objective probability of the event.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the lexicon of sports betting may seem quite complicated, but with these basics you can quickly get used to it and play like a pro. Good luck !

 

What are the best sports betting sites which also have online casino in Ireland?

quinn bet
quinn bet

Sports betting is one of the most popular categories of the online gambling niche. Since it is now going online, it’s time for you to switch to the online mode. Sports betting is pretty common in Ireland these days. If you too are interested in knowing about some popular betting sites availaible in Ireland, then this article is for you. Keep reading 

Paddy Power

An Irish betting site with a very significant history in the country, paddy power is one of Ireland’s best online betting sites. 

Strong marketing and customer satisfaction strategies have helped this online bookmaker popular.

Paddy power promotions are among the best in the betting business and are known to regard customers regularly; this is majorly done by paddy power to encourage the customers to be loyal and come back to them rather than heading to another sports betting site.

Paddypower is known best for betting on horse racing, which is suitable for Irish sports fans.

Paddy power is also home to a strong online Casino. Those who join the Irish online bookmaker get access to various other products, including fantasy sports and lotteries.  

 Bet 365

One of the best betting sites in Ireland, bet 365, is offering $100 bet credits as a top welcome bonus.

Considered one of the most dominant betting companies globally, we are sure that Ireland sports lovers will find no other sites like bet 365.

With some of the best betting odds available, bet 365 offers a service like none other.

Quinnbet 

Launched by the former billionaire Sean Quinn, Quinnbet is one of the most reputated online sports betting sites. Withy having Casino, it has a wide variety of exclusive games to try out too. 

Users can pick any of the casino classics like blackjack and roulette and will also be able to find lots of markets for a variety of popular sports.

New users on Quinnbet are given an incentive of $50. The users also get 100 free spins and bet $10 when they register themselves.

Unibet

Listed among the top 10 betting sites in Ireland, this one gives new players a $40 bonus. The players also get a $10 casino bonus on becoming part of the unit.

At Unibet, you can enjoy one of the most detailed sportsbooks with a wide variety of different sports to bet on.

Unibet is also known for its solid odds, which means that the customers will usually find good value here.

The green color scheme of the Unibet site might be a coincidence as the company uses the same design in other countries too. It is a touch that will be enjoyed especially by Irish sports fans.

Betway 

Being an official partner of the tattersalls Irish guineas festival, this one is extremely popular among Irish sports fans.

Betway has made a heavy investment in esports recently, but more traditional games also haven’t been forgotten by betway. 

The offers on betway make an account here a must.

Mansion Bet

Another new yet popular sports betting site in Ireland is Mansion bet; although the company is new, it has a lot of experience running many betting sites in the UK.

Mansion bet has many promotions, one of them being the best odds guarantee and a free bet club for the customers to indulge themselves in

An Irish sports fan who prefers betting from the phone can get their hands on the mansion bet mobile app that is availaible for both android and iOs users.

Betition 

Although most Irish fans are not about teh site named betition, it has got a lot of good stuff to offer. The betition has a wide range of sports that the players can bet on like any other top sports betting platform.

As far as the concept of esports. Betition has witnessed a significant rise of interest in esports betting over the last couple of years and is now offering plenty of markets to those interested.

The storybook offered by petition runs very clean and is easy to use.

As a new betting site in Ireland, betition is likely to offer a more personalized user interface when compared to many other known brands.

We hope you liked this article and are now ready to place your first sports bet.

These were some of the most popular sports betting sites in Casinofy Ireland. Give these a try and tell us which one you found the best.

 

How to Find the Best Football Betting Offers

Football is arguably the most popular sport in the world. And just as it is popular among spectators, we can say the same for bettors.

They find it interesting, and with the numerous betting options, it remains one of the most popular in the industry. Due to how much gamblers love the sport, some bookies have football betting offers to allow them to bet more. However, some individuals still fall victim to scams in the hopes of finding these offers. Read on and find out how to fish out only the best football betting offers.

Through Terms and Conditions of Offers

If there is something almost every bettor is guilty of, it is that they rarely read terms and conditions. They see it as overly long, boring and unnecessary. However, the first step to getting the best offer is to always crosscheck the requirements in the T&Cs.

No matter how attractive an offer may seem, don’t be too excited to jump to conclusions. Sportsbooks often use exciting bonuses to lure the multitude, and when you read the terms and conditions, you will discover that it is useless. Here are the most important things to note while reading through:

Wagering requirements
Period of validity
Withdrawable amount

These three things separate the best football offers from the others. If they are unattainable, then it isn’t worth your time. It is best to move on to the next one in such situations.

Reviews

One amazing thing about the gambling industry is that no one is afraid to speak up. For every brand or offer, there is always feedback from fellow bettors who have tried out the services. These reviews are key in helping you sort out the best offers from the rest.

There are several forums and communities where punters voice their opinion, and you need to take a little time to read through them. Even if an offer has a great wagering requirement, check what others say about it.

It is impossible to find 100% positive reviews to be realistic, so you only need a general bias. If the positive feedback outweighs the negative ones, it is a green light for you. But if it is the opposite, it is best to steer clear of such offers.

Most importantly, when checking customer feedback, consider the length. Long and detailed ones should be of higher priority to you than short skimpy ones. That way, you will never fall victim to fake reviews.

Ads and Promotions

When a bookie is offering something good, they are always eager to publicise it. So most brands that offer the best football betting offers always use multiple streams for advertising. If you come across such, don’t click on it immediately. Instead, search it up independently and see if the results are legit. If it looks true, go through the terms and conditions and check what players are saying about it. That way, you can hit the jackpot!

Conclusion

Football has numerous exclusive betting offers because of the large fanbase. If you don’t normally bet on it, you have no idea what you are missing. So give it a shot; one trial is enough to convince you.

Leinster Final – Dublin v Kildare – Stats, Preview & Starting Teams

kikdare team to play Dublin in 2022 Leinster final
kikdare team to play Dublin in 2022 Leinster final

Leinster Football Final 2022 – Dublin v Kildare – Stats, Preview & Starting Teams

Click for Dublin v Kildare live scores

This will be the 54th championship clash between the counties. Dublin have won 35 to Kildare’s 13 – five have been drawn.
Leinster titles: Dublin – 60, Kildare – 13

Kildare manager, Glenn Ryan played in five Leinster finals against Dublin in 1992-93-2000 (draw and replay) and 2002, winning one, losing three and drawing one. Dublin manager, Dessie Farrell played in three Leinster finals against Kildare in 2000 (twice) and 2002. It was 1-1 in wins, with one draw. Ryan and Farrell were the respective captains in 2000.

Dublin have beaten Kildare by an average of 11.3 points in their last five championship meetings.

Kildare beat Dublin by three points in this year’s Allianz League clash in Newbridge

Dublin are bidding for their 12th successive Leinster title and their 17th in eighteen seasons. Kildare are seeking their first title since 2000.

HOW THEY REACHED THE FINAL – DUBLIN
Dublin 1-24 Wexford 0-4 Dublin 1-27 Meath 1-14
Top Scorers
Dean Rock………..1-13 (0-5 frees, 1-0 pen, 0-1 mark, 0-1 ‘45’) Con O’Callaghan….1-8
Ciaran Kilkenny…….0-6
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HOW THEY REACHED THE FINAL – KILDARE
Kildare 2-22 Louth 0-12 Kildare 1-21 Westmeath 2-15
Top Scorers
Jimmy Hyland……1-9 (0-3 frees) Darragh Kirwan…..1-8 (0-2 frees) Ben McCormack…0-9 (0-1 mark)

LAST FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS
2021: Dublin 0-21 Kildare 1-9 (Leinster final)
2019: Dublin 0-26 Kildare 0-11 (Leinster semi-final) 2017: Dublin 2-23 Kildare 1-17 (Leinster final) 2015: Dublin 5-18 Kildare 0-14 (Leinster semi-final) 2013: Dublin 4-16 Kildare 1-9 (Leinster semi-final)

LAST FIVE LEINSTER FINAL MEETINGS
2021: Dublin 0-21 Kildare 1-9
2017: Dublin 2-23 Kildare 1-17
2009: Dublin 2-15 Kildare 0-18
2002: Dublin 2-13 Kildare 2-11
2000: Kildare 2-11 Dublin 0-12 (replay

TEAM NEWS

No Dublin team announced

 

Rugby Players Who Were Into Gambling

Rugby is the sport most associated with the world of gambling, and many rugby fans are very active gamblers, playing both on and off the field. However, many top-level rugby players seem to enjoy gambling as much as they do rugby, though many of them claim to be much better gamblers in the real world than they are on the field. Some of them even gamble online – in the best casinos featured KiwiGambling, which is known to be a professional casino reviewer targeted toward the NZ audience and gamblers from around the globe. Here are some of the top-level rugby players who are well known for enjoying gambling.

Michael Lynagh

Michael Lynagh is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the sport. The athlete is renowned for his fantastic footwork and his ability to control a game to the fullest. He’s been involved with the sport for a long time and has been a player for Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa. 

 

Apart from his love for rugby, Michael is also a big gambler, but he’s far from being the only one. He’s been involved in some huge losses, though, and has had to admit his biggest one. In 2000, Lynagh lost £1,500,000 when Scottish team Munster defeated their French opponents Perpignan 76-3, in the 2000 Heineken Cup. He placed a £1,500,000 bet on Munster, in favor of the home team. It ended up going down the drain.

 

It’s not that Lynagh has always been a big loser when he plays or bets. He’s made more than £10,000,000 in the last few years and is a regular winner when he plays. His best win came in 2008 when he won £5,500,000 on a bet with a friend.

Barry John

Barry John is one of England’s most successful rugby players and one of the most interesting figures in the sport. John is known as one of the most competitive players to watch. He is famous for putting a lot of pressure on his teammates and making a game the most dynamic and unpredictable happening. His gambling is just as competitive as his rugby, though, and is sometimes more so. 

 

John is a prolific bettor and makes a lot of money when he plays. He’s won more than £10,000,000 in the last four years and has been very profitable during his time at the top of the sport. The story goes that a lot of John’s money was given away by a friend who he met at a wedding. John wasn’t sure how much he was owed and was afraid that he might be forced to sign up to be part of the scam.

Chris Ashton

Chris Ashton is an English winger, who plays for the English rugby union club Northampton Saints. He’s been involved with the sport for some time but has only recently become a regular starter for his country and a first-choice player.

 

As is often the case with gambling, there is no direct link between Ashton’s success on the field and his passion for gambling. But he does enjoy the thrill of winning, and it has no doubt been a good influence on his ability to make money.

 

In 2011, he had the honor of being the first-ever rugby player to be crowned a £1,000,000 champion. He took home £1,000,000 for the first time in his life for being in the top three in the Betfred Super League.

 

Chris Ashton has also made millions of pounds over the years, but his biggest loss came in 2010. That year, he lost almost £2,500,000 betting on a game between English Premiership team Leicester Tigers and Newcastle Falcons and lost almost £2,000,000 when the Eagles won the Grand Final. He’s had some big wins in the meantime, however, and has amassed a fortune of over £10,000,000. Nowadays, with the availability of MasterCard casinos, an athlete has even more gambling options.

Final Say!

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