Horse Racing Schedule for 2012

Every horse racing fan knows that the season for races doesn’t start with a specific calendar date but with the invitation of specific openings that usher in each Horse Racing season.

Summer starts with the Del Mar Opening followed by the event at Santa Anita for the Hollywood Park and Santa Anita ushers in the end of the year with a short winter season before taking the recession to prepare for Kentucky Derby qualifiers in January. The Breeder’s cup in November is the culmination of the most watched horse races of the season and is seconded by the Jockey Club Gold Cup. The races that preceded these two momentous sporting events are the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Cup and the Preakness Stakes, collectively known as the Triple Crown.

Winning horses that gain accolade from the Jockey Club Gold Cup get an automatic entry to the Breeders cup which equate to prestige and recognition from fans and the horse racing community. The champions for the year are finalized in the Breeder’s cup where a short recess is announced thereafter. Horse racing season resumes in the spring, where 40 of the country’s preparatory races are held in culmination of the Kentucky Derby. Anticipate that some of these major events are a must watch in horse racing fashion.

Top Horse Races to watch out for in the Summer

Just how many hopefuls vie to contend in the yearly Kentucky Derby? Approximately 400 competitors roll into the Kentucky Derby watch list starting January each year where after much sorting and statistical analysis 20 competing horses are slated for the main event. Understanding how the final list is prepared is another discussion in its entirety.

The cliff’s Edge Derby trial is normally held on April at Churchill Downs and is considered one of the prep races for the Kentucky Derby. Recently this important race has also been helmed as a preparatory race for not only the Kentucky Derby but the Preakness meet as well.

Other important races not to miss are the twenty million Dubai World Cup and Florida Derby Million Dollar Race. Don’t forget about the Santa Anita and Wood Memorial Cups as well as the Louisiana Derby where most classic races dictate possible outcomes for the year’s grand finale and is a chance for some of the best race horses to show off their potential for the year.

The Pros and Cons of Mobile Lottery Apps

In a world where you can buy the things that you need and have it delivered to your doorstep with the click of a mouse, it doesn’t come as a surprise that you can do almost everything, anywhere you are in the world. With the influx of recent technology, it has been made possible to pay for purchases or to browse the Internet with the use of a mobile phone. Playing the lottery is not an exception.

Many rejoiced when mobile lottery apps came about because you can easily play the lottery with a touch of your fingertip. You do not have to be in front of the computer anymore. You simply need a mobile lottery application downloaded on your phone for it to be possible. Now, you can play the lotto and a lot other casino games such as the Roulette, Classic Bingo, Multi Hand Blackjack, among others, even while you are waiting for your turn in the line or when you are inside the train on your way home.

One of the good things about it is its ease of use. You just need to have the application installed, key in some details such as your name and mobile phone number, and you are on your way to playing like there’s no tomorrow. Some mobile casino would provide you with first deposit bonuses before you play but some offer free cash that would not require you to make a deposit. Others also give you great deals in gaming time and a rewards system if you have been a loyal player for a certain period of time. It is definitely a gaming experience that you will enjoy.

Now, the obvious downside to this is the risk in security. Mobile phones are easily stolen and acquired so there may be some problems when it comes to protecting your accounts linked to the mobile applications you enjoy. The transactions that you do using your mobile phone can also pose a problem especially when you don’t know sufficient information in terms of purchase dispute, getting your money back, and who to call when something goes awfully wrong. One important thing that you also have to think about is the information that are needed in signing up for these mobile lottery applications, how these data are sent, and who has an access to the confidential information. Keep in mind that you also have to make some necessary precautions so that you can be assured that you can enjoy your gaming experience without any headache.

Olympics and Sports Betting

When there is a competition, it is highly likely for people to have favorites that they root for. They usually choose who they think have the larger chance of winning compared to others, who they personally like better, or who seems to be the dark horse in the competition. From this behavior, conversations among opposing teams or camps usually happen. This occurrence can make the whole competition a more exciting event as it progresses. You can just imagine the whole scenario of finally knowing who won and the reactions that you can get from those people outside looking in.

This is probably the reason why sports betting has become a part of many competitions especially in sports. Major sporting events like basketball, football, and boxing have been witnesses of various betting all around the world. It is always a question as to who will turn out victorious in the end. Although this can be done as a private happening among friends or groups and organizations, a sport betting is also a widely practiced recreation that is legal in a lot of places.

Olympics is one sporting event that attracts a lot of betting from different parts of the globe. It is a multi sporting event and also the largest sporting event that requires international participation. The Summer Olympics alone is held every four years and key cities around the world make it a point to bid in order to get the chance to host the famous event. The Paralympic games are also considered as a major international sporting event which consequently is held right after the Summer Olympics. Those events, including the equally much awaited Winter Olympics are avenues for sports betting. Since there are many categories and countries that join the Olympics, you will be astounded to know how much betting it can generate.

Betting can be done in a lot of different ways. A lot of people watch the turn of events closely to know which country is getting the most gold medals in the various categories. You can place a bet on specific individuals or countries. Betting can also be observed when people are closely looking into the number of medals a country or person has achieved during the last Olympics. They want to know if they can surpass their own records. Another aspect of the Olympics that they can place bets on is if a certain country will attain the most number of medals in a certain continent or category.

Avoiding Identity Theft While Gaming

The Internet has been a major part in the daily lives of people everywhere. It is now something that can be difficult to take away from the everyday activities of people since it plays a major role in the different aspects of one’s life. Although there are various benefits in using the Internet for gaming, there are also many disadvantages that accompany it. One of which is the tendency to be a victim of identity theft.

Criminals have invaded the cyberspace and stealing one’s identity is one of the most common crimes online. It is something that can open to a lot more serious crimes. When your private information has been compromised, thieves can use certain accounts using your name and confidential details. They can easily gain access to your bank accounts and also use your identity in making different crimes.

Here are some pieces of advice that you have to know to avoid identity theft.

• Protect your system with an anti-virus and anti-malware program. It is especially important to install both programs to gain maximum protection. Doing this can reduce the chances of Internet thieves to gain access to your system. Research on the best and most trusted anti virus and anti malware programs that you can avail.
• Think of a password that is unique and difficult to guess. One sure way to get classified information is by decoding your online account passwords. Choosing a unique password for every online account that you have can do wonders for protecting your identity.
• Monitor the information that you share through social media sites. A lot of people use social media sites nowadays so be careful not to share too much information there. If you have the habit of checking into banks using Foursquare or letting your followers know where you are via Twitter, think again. This information can make you an easy target for identity theft.
• Refrain from downloading software from websites that are unknown. Before you click on the download button, make sure that you are getting your software from a reputable source. You will never know if there are backdoors that can lead to unfortunate situations. This precaution should also be observed when online shopping. You have to make certain that the information that you are sharing are secure.
• Avoid phishing websites like the plague. Phishing website is a fake website that asks for a number of confidential information from you such as account numbers and social security numbers. Be wary if these websites just came out from nowhere. You can call the website’s hotline to verify this.

Combination Offers: Do They Offer Value for Money?

Playing the lottery may be a game of chance, but avid players know when to let go of their precious dollars or euros. Apart from playing with a syndicate, looking for combination offers is another way that lotto afficionados get value for money.  This also allows them to schedule when to play and how much to set aside for each game.

Among the companies that offer lottery entry services online, Overseas Subscribers Agents is one of the very few who offer combination plays or lotto entries. Besides giving great opportunities to win prizes, the combo offers really do offer savings and maximum chances of winning a share of massive prizes.

Below are some of the most exciting and money-saving offers you can try:

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You may play for a single draw or take in a subscription if you wish to spread out your chances of winning a USA MEGA JACKPOTS prize over a longer period. You can sign up to be entered in "Mega Jackpots-Only" Draws for a maximum Play period of 20 Draws.

El Gordo and Japan Jumbo Back2Back

For lottery fans who are looking for value for money and a sure cash prize win, here’s an offer you should not miss. Overseas Subscribers Agents (OSA) is opening group plays for both the Year End Japan Jumbo Draw and the El Gordo “Navidad” Draw. These are undoubtedly the richest draws in the world with a combined prize pool of over US$4.6 Billion  to be given away in cash prizes this December.

So how does it work? When you join OSA’s Back2Back Group Play, players share 10 El Gordo Tickets PLUS 100 Japan Jumbo Draw Tickets with a Group. This gives you multiple chances to win from a combined prize pool of over US$4.6 Billion - for just a fraction of the cost!

Friday Millionaire

This offer allows players to enter two of the biggest draws in the world every Friday. The Friday Millionaire gives players access to the record-setting USA Mega Millions and the ever-popular Euro Millions Draw in just a single entry.

The great thing about the Friday Millionaire is that you wouldn’t need to sign up separately for these two huge draws.  You can already enter both draws every Friday at only EUR 14 per week. As you may very well know, these two lottos have paid out some of the biggest lottery prizes in history. Mega Millions recently set a world record with a first division prize of USD 656M on March 30, 2012, while Euro Millions offered its biggest prize so far  EUR 185M in July 2011.

The Billionaire Series

TBS or the Billionaire Series, is a unique new product from Overseas Subscribers Agents. It allows a player to enter - and quite possibly win -  in eight separate lotteries for an entire month. Being pari-mutuel, Euro Jackpot  gives more opportunities for lower division prize winners to bring home a larger share of the prize. This spells good news for TBS fans whether they're joining the group play or individual play.

The Billionaire Series is undoubtedly the biggest and most cost-effective combination  lottery offering available in the world today. You play every single draw of eight of the world’s biggest lotteries for your share of at least  US$15,860,476,172.

This is the MINIMUM amount paid out by these 8 giant Lottos each year:

• Euro Millions
• Euro Jackpot Draw
• Uk National Lottery
• Australian Lottery Saturday Draw
• Japan Jumbo Draw
• Italian Superenalotto
• USA Mega Millions
• American Powerball