Arsenal confirms signing of Koscielny

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07/07/2010 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal have strengthened their defensive ranks by signing Laurent Koscielny from French side Lorient for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old, who joins on a long-term deal, shot to prominence last term as he made 40 appearances for Lorient, helping them to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1.

Born in France, Koscielny qualifies for Poland as a result of his family roots and Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is delighted to have him on board.

Speaking to the club's official website, Wenger said: "Koscielny is a central defender with great ability who performed extremely well last season for Lorient.

"We identified him as a very strong center half, who has made big progress very quickly.

"He has shown he is mentally strong, he's a fighter and a very strong competitor. Koscielny is a great addition to our squad."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies  

It's that time of year folks.  Betting on American Idol Season 9.  And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below.  With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.

No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.

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Odds to Win

There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.

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Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol. 

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Elimination Props

Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.

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Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups

The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.

Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.

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