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There is no question that the top five should be exactly where they are, however there more?

1. American Football – This may be the obvious one but its true.
2. Baseball – one of the largest sports in America, if not the largest ranging from little leagues to, Umm, the big ones.
3. Basketball – Without a doubt this sport should be at this position, if not higher.
4. Hockey – All over America people tune in or travel to see these matches, some great games to be seen.
5. Golf – Well what made this big, let me think, oh yeah – Tiger Woods.
6. Wrestling – can be watched live or on the TV with massive audiences.
7. Tennis – Now this may not be as popular as American Football, but it definitely a great sport.
8. Skateboarding – America launched this sport from nothing to everything, now being taken up around the world.
9. Surfing – The one true sport that America air lifted into greatness.
10. Ice Skating – This has been a major sport in America, although it is often overlooked.
11. Boxing – Is starting to catch up with Wrestling, but needs more time and more frequent fights.
12. Soccer – Slowly becoming a big sport, with names like David Beckham coming in.
13. Archery – this isn’t you average sport, but it is a sport, and Archery is something the Americans are great at.
14. Volleyball – Now I am not entirely sure who invented Women’s Volleyball but i would like to shake their hand.
15. Cycling – A great sport, America has yet to fully embrace it.
16. Track and Field – This is a great set of sports, culminated into one, and the Americans excel at it.
17. Horse Racing – This is never going to be a dying sport, as long as we have horses we will be racing them.
18. Rock Climbing – This has gone world wide since the film Mission impossible along with various stunts by Alain Robert.
19. Extreme Sports – Any Sport where injury is almost 100% likely.
20. Auto Racing – This should come high, but doesn’t because of the category, Monster Truck and Rally are very high though.

Do you think these are the right sports? Would you agree? What a great way to find out – try Las Vegas holidays or New York holidays to really find out

Sports betting futures wagers can be an entertaining and profitable investment, but there are a number of pitfalls. These are some things to avoid:

Don’t bet at the first place you look: In other words, shop around for the best price. This is essential to all aspects of sports betting, but especially important with futures wagers. You’ll find more disparity between prices from book to book on futures than any other betting proposition. From a theoretical standpoint, a little work can yield much better value. From a practical standpoint, that means a higher payout should you win. The reason for this is that individual sportsbooks’ aren’t as worried about what the other guys are doing as they are with most other bets. Once the futures “market” is set books move the lines almost exclusively on their own financial position. The market simply doesn’t respond as quickly to futures wagers as it does to individual game lines so it is essential to do the extra work to get the best price on your proposition.

In a competitive field, don’t obsess with picking the winner: This may sound like a strange concept, but once you understand the theory behind it it makes perfect sense. In a large field–the NCAA basketball tournament is a perfect example–the top few favorites are invariably priced at odds that are less than the ‘true odds’ of them winning. On the other hand, there are always teams that fly ‘under the radar’ available at higher prices that present a betting overlay.

In more theoretical terms, the ‘true odds’ of a Duke or similar top team winning the tournament are almost always higher than the price offered. Think of it this way–say we’re betting Duke to win the national title at 2/1. This means that the Blue Devils would have to win more than 33% of the time to break even. So lets say, for the sake of argument, that we could play the tournament over 100 times. Would Duke come out on top more than 33 of these times? If not, they represent a poor value. Let’s say that they win 30 of 100 times. This means that any price under +333 or thereabouts is a poor wagering value.

Note that the more competitive the market, the more difficult it is to find good value on a favorite. In a smaller field, or in a field with one dominant competitor it can be easier. For example, say the UFC were to have a tournament involving heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and three male figure skaters. Even if Lesnar was slightly injured, or not at the top of his game he’d essentially have a 100% chance of beating the smaller, effeminate men who are untrained to fight. If a book installed Lesnar as a -1000 favorite in this spot, it could still be considered a good value. It’s never easy to risk a lot to win a little, but from strictly a mathematical standpoint it makes sense.

Don’t try to make a huge profit with little risk: Sports betting provides few opportunities to make a ‘big killing’. It may happen occasionally, but even the big payouts when it occurs doesn’t make chasing big longshots a good value. If you’re serious about sports betting it is crucial to maintain your focus on the underlying numbers and look for value at all times. If you want to take a longshot at a huge jackpot, play the lottery but don’t try to do it at a sportsbook.

Wagering value is just as important at the bottom of the barrel as it is at the top. Just because you’re getting a huge potential payback on a big dog doesn’t make it a good value. Make sure that the payback you’re getting presents an overlay situation–even on a huge underdog.

Don’t bet one-sided futures or propositions: Though many of these are not futures per se, a lot of sportsbooks offer silly propositions on nonsport events as a way to get publicity, or just to be funny. Its important to make a distinction between this type of silly bet and more realistic nonsport propositions which frequently present good wagering value. Im talking the really outlandish stuff here. Not too long ago, a sportsbook posted a line on Martians landing on earth and painting the White House red by the end of the year. The “YES” was +2500 or thereabouts, which is far from reflective of the “true odds” of this unlikely event. Even if you’re the type that collects classic Art Bell shows on tape and believes in UFOs you wouldn’t place the probability of this happening at more than a fraction of a percent. The book only offered the “YES” side of the proposition, meaning that you couldn’t lay even a huge price on the more likely outcome. Another book had a futures offering for what would happen first with Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis. All of the options were very unlikely–Ashton and Bruce fighting on PPV and my favorite–and the longest odds–Ashton, Bruce and Demi hopping in bed together and releasing a porno video documenting the event. You’d receive a sizable payback if any of the events ever transpired, but I’m not exactly sure how to compute the “true odds” on “when pigs fly.

Ross Everett is a widely published widely published freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

Everyone has heard of King Tut’s tomb, and millions have made the pilgrimage to Egypt to see it. Nowadays it’s even more affordable to visit Egypt and see all its magic and wonders! There are so many choices for a great Egypt package deal that many families with an interest in long distance travel and historic places are finding that it’s cheaper to head to Egypt than it is to some popular US destinations.

If paying a fortune for a hotel room is your fear, fear no more. Egypt has an entire array of affordable and luxurious choices to suit any need. There are very comfortable hostels offering all the modern conveniences, as well as luxurious high rise hotels that can cater to your every need.

Of course, the pyramids are one of the most famous destinations the world over, and your visit to Egypt wouldn’t be complete without seeing these glorious ancient structures. If renting a car on your own isn’t your cup of tea, take advantage of one of the many tour packages available. You can choose from day tours that include lunch, to just driving by and maybe making a quick stop for some photo ops.

If all the eating and sightseeing and museums becomes overwhelming, it might be a good idea to book an entire package deal that includes all transportation, meals, daily planned itineraries, and scheduled stops. These can an absolutely phenomenal way to see it all without missing a thing, and still save money.

However, if your goal is to rest up and have no commitments, this may not be your best bet. These tours have tight schedules and don’t leave much time for resting and late sleep ins. But you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time and you’ll see everything you possibly can involving tombs, museums, and even active archeological digs.

Tour packages also provide you with lots of great opportunities to try the different local cuisines, liquors, coffees, teas, and all types of specialty dishes. You won’t need to guess as what is safe, and you won’t need to try to figure out strange looking menus. Well worth the price!

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South Africa has had a tumultuous human rights history, but even before reversing course with the elimination of apartheid, penning the worlds first constitution to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and being among the first nations to legalize same-sex marriage, South Africa was a popular gay travel destination. Since these history-making events, South Africa has become even more popular with both straight and gay travelers. As Africas most gay-friendly country, South Africa enjoys a thriving gay culture that spans the country from Gauteng with its exhilarating nightlife to the exquisite beaches of Western Cape and continues to grow as an enticing gay vacation destination.

Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria are popular stops during South Africa gay vacations and each offers a variety of gay-friendly and gay-centered activities, establishments and events. Gay men who enjoy the scene will be particularly pleased with the vast array of establishments that cater exclusively to gay men, such as luxury guest houses that provide lodgings exclusively to gay men, the famous bathhouses found in Cape Town and the private, all-male nude bar, Camp David, in Pretoria. Gay culture in South Africa revolves largely around the gay male community; however family travelers and lesbians will also find a plethora of exciting opportunities for gay vacations in this country that is rich in history, culture and beautiful landscapes, including several organized tours that are gay-friendly or cater specifically to the gay and lesbian community.

Gay travelers interested in designing a gay vacation around pride celebrations and gay events may want to plan their trip for September, which is South Africas gay pride month and offers a full calendar with multiple gay pride events, as well as the Out in Africa South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, which draws over 16,000 attendees from around the world. Those visiting in December will have the opportunity to experience Cape Towns Mother City Queer Project annual costume party, which draws more than 10,000 visitors. Gay men who enjoy a beach lifestyle will also want to check out Cliftons Third Beach and Sandy Bay nudist beach, which are very popular spots among gay men in Cape Town. There is also a gay area in Cape Towns Green Point where travelers will find a selection of gay-owned and gay-friendly eateries and establishments, as well as local gay publications like Outright and Exit, which list events and goings on in the area.

Dining options during a gay vacation to South Africa are plentiful with many choices that include options like the gay-owned Lolas vegetarian caf in Cape Town, dining in an old farmhouse on a 21-acre farm at the Bellgables Country Restaurant in Johannesburg, or fine dining at gay-friendly Emilys, an award winning Cape Town eatery offering South African cuisine, as well as a beer bar and wine bar.

To ensure a great gay travel experience in South Africa, enlist the assistance of a professional travel agency when planning your trip. Travel agents that regularly organize gay vacations to South Africa will have up-to-date information about the best places to stay, eat and play, as well as safety tips for exploring in areas that may not be as accepting.