Brother Derek and Record Betting: Bodog.com's Run at Kentucky Derby a Sweet SuccessMay 10, 2006Coming on the heels of unveiling its newest racing software and announcing its exclusive partnership with the Brother Derek racing team, digital entertainment giant Bodog.com reported today a 100% year-over-year growth in the volume of wagers it received for this year's Kentucky Derby. "Due in large part to the volume of entertaining Kentucky Derby proposition wagers offered to bettors, along with our introduction of an enhanced racing software and Bodog.com's presence before and during this year's race at Churchill Downs, it's no surprise that we broke our existing record for betting volume," said Calvin Ayre, Founder and CEO of Bodog.com. Some of Bodog.com's more popular proposition wagers offered on this year's Derby included: Will the crowd attendance exceed the 2005 total of 156,435? Yes (-120) No (-105) How many scratches will there be in the 132nd Kentucky Derby? 0 horses - 1/2 1 horse - even 2 horses - 3/2 3 horses - 10/1 More than 3 horses - 20/1 The record 163,628 fans who showed up at Churchill Downs not only witnessed a full field of 20 horses chase the first jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown, they got a close look at what makes Bodog.com one of the hottest brands in any industry. The first of a number of events where Bodog.com made its presence known in Louisville, Ky., was at a joint news conference where Ayre made a donation to a charity named by Brother Derek's trainer, Dan Hendricks. The $25,000 check went to the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Fund just days after Bodog.com had announced the exclusive partnership agreement with the Brother Derek racing team for the Kentucky Derby. Are you looking for a top-notch Racebook? Look no further, we have the ultimate Racebook for you! The Bodog Racebook offers daily horse racing odds from over 80 tracks!! They have straight and exotic wagering from the top thoroughbred and harness tracks, up-to-date race information including jockeys, trainers and scratches; Live Odds - including Win, Place, Show and Exacta Pools! Bodog Racebook also pays out an unheard maximum 300/1 on all bets and a maximum of $50,000 per wager! If you ever have any questions or concerns, you can call them toll free at 1-877-GIDDY-UP (1-800-443-3987) or email them at horses@bodoglife.com! Join BodogLife Today, "the World's Greatest Sports, Casino and Poker Wagering Site on the Web!" Football is here! Receive a 10% CASH Reload Kick Off Bonus until September 15, 2008! For the tens of thousands of Derby spectators who made their way to the track, it would have been hard to miss the large Bodog.com tent where Hendricks and Ayre fielded questions from media and met a venue full of celebrities and Derby-goers. "We set out to magnify our presence at this year's Derby with a host of events for the thousands of spectators to enjoy, and I am happy to say that we met this objective," said Ayre, who was recently featured on the cover of Forbes "Billionaires" issue. "I want to thank Dan Hendricks, Alex Solis and the rest of the Brother Derek racing team, each of whom played no small part in ensuring an entertaining weekend." Bodog.com's introduction of its enhanced online horse racing software, which pays full track odds rather than artificial caps imposed by many internet racing sites (such as 300/1 for exotic wagers) came just in time for one lucky Bodog.com bettor who raked in $29,919.50 for her $1 Superfecta bet. For all of Bodog.com's racing lines, see http://www.bodog.com/racebook/. About Bodog.com Bodog.com, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, is federally licensed by the Costa Rican and UK governments. Recognized as the true pioneer of online gambling and a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, Bodog.com Founder and CEO Calvin Ayre was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. Bodog.com is the top-ranked US facing online gambling brand, with highest site traffic amongst multi-product US gaming web sites according to Hitwise. Bodog.com, valued at over US $1 billion and ranked in the Power 10 online companies by eGaming Review, processed $7 billion in wagers in 2005. The Bodog.com, will take place at the Wynn Las Vegas, July 23-26, 2006, attracting the leaders of the online gambling industry. Bodog Entertainment Group also includes a music label, Bodog Music, an online magazine, BodogNation, a television production unit and further properties coming soon. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or pr@bodog.com. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group S.A. Contact: Kal Suurkask 1-866-591-0217 ksuurkask@riptown.com --- by Bodog PR at 1800-sports.com on May 10, 2006
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