We all know that what we call soccer in Australia is called football nearly everywhere else in the world. What is not in question is that it is truly the ‘world’s game’. This makes it the biggest betting sport on the planet and we all know by now that 888Sport is the best online bookmaker when it comes to betting the soccer. What few could predict was how quickly the Socceroos would become serious contenders on the world football stage.

The 20/20 Cricket World Cup is here and it is pretty exciting stuff. It might take a few years for this competition to cement itself into the cricket calendar, but when it does it will be the biggest cricket event played. You may think you have the inside knowledge on who is going to win the Championship, or maybe you’d rather just watch each game on its merits. Either way you will find plenty of options at 888Sport to bet on and unlike the test matches you won’t have to wait five days to collect your money.

The first of three State of Origin Rugby League games was played in front of a huge crowd last weekend at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. The Queensland Maroons were victorious in holding off a young, fast-finishing New South Wales side. The Blues showed they weren’t going to be walkovers and towards the end of the game implemented their game plan of running from dummy half which turned around the bigger, slower and older Queensland forwards. It certainly sets the scene for a competitive game 2 which will be played in Sydney.

Sport is always at its best when played for the biggest prize and at the highest level. That is exactly what the NBA playoffs are all about and this year the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Orlando Magic for the right to be crowned World Champions. 888 Sport will be running markets on all the games from the best of seven series. There are many different markets to choose from and you can bet on the winner, the handicap or even the total amounts of points scored in the game.

It is a great week for Australian Tennis with Samantha Stosur charging her way into the final 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros. It has been a lean time for Australian tennis, especially for the girls, but Sam is giving us plenty to cheer about.

Australia has a rich tennis history. Rod Laver and Margaret Court were our two best but we have also had plenty of other champions.