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Nothing makes watching games you don't even care about more interesting than when you can have some sort of betting stake on it. Be it competing in some sort of streak game, or just plain betting cold hard cash on them.What would you say if you had another option to bet on games using virtual cash that someone else gave you for free, you could be that money on games in competition with others,

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During the early 70th, Dr. Keith Taft began developing the first concealed blackjack computer, and by 1972, Keith had started using a computer in the Nevada casinos to play "perfect" blackjack. Nevada had no laws at that time prohibiting the use of devices at their tables. Keith's first computer weighed fifteen pounds. He went on to develop dozens of concealable computers and other electronic

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With UEFA EURO 2008™ being rightly hailed as one of the most exciting tournaments of modern times, euro2008.com tells the story of three and a half weeks in Austria and Switzerland in the words of the players and coaches who made the magic. The quality of play is extolled unanimously by all observers. Defensive tactics are nowhere to be seen – rather, all legal means are being used to overpower

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Arshavin – Without him Russia were struggling; with him they became world-beaters. Suspended for the first two games the man known as 'Shava' burst into their third game like a terrier let off its leash. Unknown even to the likes of Xavi Hernández before the tournament, everybody knows him now. Bob Marley – Not an obvious reggae aficionado, Leo Beenhakker summed up the mood in the Poland camp

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Spain have been crowned European champions for the second time as Fernando Torres's first-half goal in Vienna proved enough to defeat Germany in the final of UEFA EURO 2008™.History an inspirationSpain won their only previous piece of silverware in this competition in 1964 and had not been beyond the quarter-finals of any competition in 24 years, yet Luis Aragonés's men have chosen to use that

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Spain's long wait is over. After 44 years Spanish footballers have finally struck gold again on the international stage with their 1-0 victory over Germany in Sunday's UEFA EURO 2008™ final in Vienna. Key to successFrom their opening 4-1 win against Russia through the hoodoo-laying shoot-out triumph over Italy in the quarter-finals to Sunday night's deserved coronation in Vienna, Spain have

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Michael Ballack has missed out on joining an illustrious club of four players to have won the UEFA European Championship the same year as tasting defeat in the European Champion Clubs' Cup final following Germany's loss to Spain in the UEFA EURO 2008™ final in Vienna.Tears to triumphBallack was one of six players from the Chelsea FC side beaten by Manchester United FC in the UEFA Champions League

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Before the UEFA Technical Team unveils the Castrol Player of Tournament and Team of the Tournament on Monday morning, euro2008.com takes its pick of ten of the players who most caught the eye at UEFA EURO 2008™. Have your say below.Hamit Altıntop (Turkey)Nihat Kahveci took the plaudits for his superb finish against the Czech Republic but it was Hamit's clever pass that gave him the chance.

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Germany coach Joachim Löw and his Spain counterpart Luis Aragonés are both hoping UEFA EURO 2008™ will come to a suitably exciting conclusion as their sides prepare to meet in the final on Sunday evening.'Intensive match'The first 30 games of the tournament have yielded 76 goals, and the coaches are optimistic that pattern will continue at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Germany's Joachim Löw – whose

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The presentation of the medals and the Henri Delaunay trophy at Sunday's UEFA EURO 2008™ final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna will take place in the VIP tribune – in line with the tradition UEFA has reinstated in the past year. Unique stageThe unusual proximity of the heart of the VIP section to the pitch allows for an original and unique set-up: a stage reaching out from the tribune.

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UEFA President Michel Platini has thanked players, coaches and fans for making UEFA EURO 2008™ an outstanding experience and for transmitting European football's positive image across the globe. Looking forwardAhead of Sunday's final between Spain and Germany at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, Mr Platini also praised host countries Austria and Switzerland and looked forward to a memorable

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Roberto Rosetti feels that he will be representing every Italian referee when he takes charge of Sunday's UEFA EURO 2008™ final between Germany and Spain at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna. Distinguished lineThe 40-year-old hospital manager from Turin, and his two compatriot assistants Alessandro Griselli and Paolo Calcagno, are the latest in a distinguished line of match officials from Italy

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Luis Aragonés warned before the start of UEFA EURO 2008™ that Spain lacked just two things if they wanted to become champions – how to manage a game and that elusive stroke of luck. There is no greater test of managing a knockout match in modern football than outplaying world champions Italy and then winning on penalties. Here in Austria/Switzerland, Spain have both matured and helped themselves

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Guus Hiddink is expecting an intriguing conclusion to UEFA EURO 2008™ as two teams with contrasting styles vie for glory at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. "I look forward to seeing a physically powerful team coming up against one who likes to play one-touch football," said the Russia coach. No predictionThe Dutchman knows all about Germany, and twice had the misfortune to see the Spanish machine in

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As Thomas Hitzlsperger prepares for what he describes as the "biggest game of my career" in Vienna on Sunday he underlined that, with or without Michael Ballack, Germany's hopes rest on not allowing Spain room to play their own game. 'First final'"I feel good about this," said the VfB Stuttgart midfielder as he savoured the atmosphere ahead of the UEFA EURO 2008™ final. "We're all focused now and

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Spain captain Iker Casillas said he feels responsible for "44 million people" as he and his team-mates prepare to enter the uncharted territory of a UEFA European Championship final. 'Nervous'The Real Madrid CF goalkeeper has claimed a veritable bounty of silverware since being crowned as a European champion with Spain Under-15s in 1995, including two UEFA Champions League titles, yet he insists

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Germany could go into Sunday's final against Spain without their captain and inspiration Michael Ballack as the midfielder is receiving treatment for a calf injury. Notable absenteeThe 31-year-old sat out the team's final training session in Tenero on Friday and was also a notable absentee tonight as the team were put through their paces at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on the eve of the UEFA EURO

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The goals have been flying in at just over two-and-a-half per game at UEFA EURO 2008™. There have been 76 already in 30 games, the same number as at this stage four years ago, with the quality matching the quantity. euro2008.com takes its pick of ten of the best so far. Do you agree with our selection? Have your say below.Philipp LahmGermany 3-2 Turkey, Semi-final, 25 JuneSemih Şentürk's

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>Spain midfielder Marcos Senna has been a key player in his side's impressive run to the final. Strong in the tackle and intelligent in his distribution, the 31-year-old Villarreal CF player has provided the defensive security in the centre that has allowed the likes of Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernández, David Silva and Cesc Fàbregas to push forward. He joined us in the euro2008.com chatroom the day

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They may have arrived at UEFA EURO 2008™ with an unwanted reputation for not delivering on the biggest stages, yet Spain's new-found ability to both control games and kill them off late on could provide the spur for La Furia Roja to end their 44-year wait for a major trophy. 'Footballing maturity'Seven of Spain's eleven goals in the finals have been scored in the last half-hour, and six in the

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Spain are confident they can cope with the absence of striker David Villa for Sunday's UEFA European Championship final against Germany in Vienna. Muscle injuryThe 26-year-old, the four-goal leading scorer at the tournament, was forced off ten minutes before half-time during Thursday's 3-0 semi-final defeat of Russia with a muscular injury and is almost certain to miss the final. "It is going to

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A broken rib will not prevent Torsten Frings reporting for duty with Germany on Sunday with the midfielder eager to reward fans back home for their irrepressible ardour. Bearing upThe 31-year-old came on as a second-half substitute in the 3-2 win against Turkey on Wednesday night despite the injury and is determined that it will not hold him back as Joachim Löw's side meet Spain in the UEFA EURO

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Royalty graced the Ernst-Happel-Stadion this evening, when Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia joined over 50,000 for the UEFA EURO 2008™ semi-final between Spain and Russia – though one Viennese embassy in particular has been deserted. ExcitementA member of the sailing team at the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992, Crown Prince Felipe is a keen sportsman himself and headed a large Spanish

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Spain coach Luis Aragonés was full of praise for his side's "fantastic" performance after a dominant display against Russia took his team into the final of a major tournament for the first time in 24 years, despite a first-half injury to David Villa. Second-half strikes from Xavi Hernández, substitute Daniel Güiza and David Silva sealed a second three-goal win of UEFA EURO 2008™ against these

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It was a night Andrei Arshavin had been waiting for. Having missed out on Russia's opening defeat by Spain through suspension, the 27-year-old was eager to help his team-mates gain revenge on Luis Aragones's side and make their first major tournament final since becoming an independent country. Under the constant rain of Vienna, however, Arshavin's dreams were sunk under a solid Spanish

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