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Britain Hits Offshore Gambling Sector With 300 Million Pound Levy
(Reuters) - Online betting companies based in offshore havens to sidestep Britain's gambling taxes will be hit with a new levy that could cost the industry 300 million pounds ($467 million).
Free Baseball Pick – August 16: Gambling911 Now on 20-7 Run
Gambling911 broke even yesterday with the Reds/Brewers UNDER but lost out on Boston falling 1-2 to Toronto.
Man Who Helped Prosecutor Pursue Notorious OKC Bookie Gets 16 Months Prison
OKLAHOMA CITY — (Associated Press) - A Nevada bookie has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role in an illegal gambling operation.
Gary John Gibb of Reno was sentenced Thursday. He faced up to five years in prison but made a tearful plea for probation at Thursday's hearing.
The Oklahoman reported Gibb told U.S. District Judge David Russell that freedom is "so precious."
Rams Super Bowl Odds – 2014
The Rams Super Bowl odds for 2014 were listed at 42/1. This team will have a tough time getting to the Playoffs with San Francisco and Seattle a part of this division but with Jeff Fisher as head coach nothing should be taken for granted. This is, after all, a team that flirted with .500 (7-8-1) even as a part of this now solid division.
Massive Multi-Billion Dollar Sports Betting Ring With Servers in Curacao Busted
A Plano, Texas sports betting ring with ties to the offshore gambling jurisdiction of Curacao has been busted by federal authorities. 18 people have been arrested in connection to this ring. *This story has been updated. See below.
Free Baseball Picks – August 15: Gambling911.com on 19-6 Run
Gambling911.com enjoyed a fairly easy win on Wednesday with Pittsburgh nearly shutting St. Louis out.
Today we are on the UNDER 7.5 in the Reds-Brewers game.
Tom Brady Injury No Effect on Odds Yet
New England Patriots fans and futures bettors alike got a scare Wednesday when starting quarterback Tom Brady left practice after suffering a left knee injury at the end of a passing play.
Two league sources have since said that Brady suffered a sprain and that the injury was not considered series.
Head Count Services for 2013 NFL, College Football: Live Betting
A head count service is a company that manages bookmaking businesses and charges based on the number of players (i.e. heads) that are placing bets.
These services are cropping up left and right as the 2013 NFL and College Football seasons are upon us. This makes perfect since such businesses are in high demand.
Arsenal FC Partners With Online Gambling Site Bodog
Following a successful 2013 pre-season tour to Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan Arsenal today welcomes Bodog as its Official Asian Betting Partner in a three year, multi-million pound deal.
Ravens Super Bowl 2014 Odds at 23-1
The Ravens Super Bowl 2014 odds were coming in at 23-1 at SportsBetting.com. These of course are our reigning Super Bowl champs, but this is also a Ravens team that has lost some key players during the offseason.
North Carolina vs. South Carolina College Football Betting Line August 29
The North Carolina vs. South Carolina College Football betting line for August 29 had the Gamecocks as an -11.5 point favorite at SportsBettingOnline.com, which was offering 10 percent weekly cash back WIN or LOSE plus a FREE CASH bonus.
Stoke City Forward Cameron Jerome Fined £50,000 for Gambling Infraction
Stoke City forward Cameron Jerome was fined £50,000 for breaking FA rules as they relate to betting.
An Independent Regulatory Commission hearing resulted in the issuance of the penalty.
Steelers Super Bowl 2014 Odds at Steal at 18-1
The Steelers Super Bowl 2014 odds were coming in at 18-1 early on. This is a team that will be formidable in any given season. There is still some degree of uncertainty with this year’s team, however.
No fewer than six starters off the 2012 team were sent packing so there will be plenty of new faces this season.
Browns Super Bowl Odds 2014: 65-1
The Browns Super Bowl odds for 2014 were coming in at 65-1 at AceSportsbook.com, which was offering thousands of dollars in FREE bonus money when you join here.
Colts Super Bowl Odds – 2014 at 30-1
The Colts Super Bowl odds for 2014 were listed at 30-1 despite a strong showing last year. Led by Andrew Luck, Indianapolis became the surprise success story of the 2012 regular season.
The question is, Can they repeat that success?
Free NFL Picks – August 15 Preseason: Chargers vs. Bears, More (Video)
Don Best TV has your free NFL picks for August 15 preseason below.
The Panthers vs. Eagles game had Philadelphia as a -3 favorite. The Panthers are 6-1 Against the Spread in their last 7 road games dating back to last season.
The Falcons vs. Ravens game had Baltimore as a -4.5 favorite after opening at -3.
Call Center Outsourcing for Bookies Reaches Fever Pitch
There have never before been this many call center outsourcing companies available for bookies and the number of such companies continues to grow it seems.
IDSCA is one of the more prominent in this field.
In addition to this group’s great software product, they also offer a full service call center.
Free MLB Pick for August 14 – Gambling911 on 18-6 Run
It was a nail biter last night as both our picks results had to be determined in overtime. Ultimately, Cincinnati beat the Cubs, resulting in a win for Gambling911.com. But after 14 innings, we didn’t quite crack the 8 runs needed for an OVER in the Pirates/Cardinals game. Instead, the number landed on 7.
Beyonce, Rihanna, Others to be Held Hostage by Online Gambling Trade Dispute
The tiny Caribbean island of Antigua is looking to be compensated by the US as part of its $3.4 billion World Trade Organization victory. The two nations have been immersed in a decade-long dispute over Internet gambling.
Manchester United: ‘Wayne Rooney is Not for Sale at Any Price’ (Latest Odds)
Manchester United made it abundantly clear on Wednesday, Wayne Rooney is staying put.
Pirates vs. Cardinals Pick for August 14 From Don Best TV (Video)
The Pirates vs. Cardinals pick for August 14 was available from Don Best TV here.
This is already proving to be an outstanding series following a Game 1 that went into 14 innings last night. Gambling911.com just missed its OVER play in this game.
Texans Super Bowl Odds – 2014: 10-1 has Great Value
The Texans Super Bowl odds for 2014 were set at 10-1, which is a great value all things considered.
Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated writes of Houston:
Bucs, Panthers Super Bowl Odds – 2014
The Bucs, Panthers Super Bowl 2014 odds were both set at 35/1 odds.
Yes it’s hard to see either team making a Super Bowl run when they play in a division that includes the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. Still, both franchises are expected to improve in 2013 and may keep the division a 4-team horse race.
Free Baseball Picks – August 13: Gambling911 on 17-5 Run
Yesterday Gambling911.com broke even with a 1-1 record but we hope to continue what’s been a terrific run over these past three weeks.
Today we are on the OVER 7.5 in the Pittsburgh/St. Louis game.
Falcons Super Bowl Odds – 2014: Still the NFC South Favorite
The Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl odds for 2014 were listed at 12/1. Those odds were one point shorter than the New Orleans Saints. You can bet on all Super Bowl futures and receive a 150 percent cash bonus at AceSportsbook.com here.
Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated writes:
Pete Rose on Ban for Gambling: ‘I Would Have Been Better Off Beating My Wife’
In light of all that has transpired in Major League Baseball regarding performance enhancement drugs, the legendary – and disgraced – Baseball player Pete Rose has weighed in.
The league imposed a lifelong ban from Baseball on Rose, the all-time hits leader, for his gambling on sports nearly 24 years ago.
Wagerhome.com NFL Betting Report - QB Injuries May Impact AFC East
Perhaps you couldn't go so far as to say that these were the kinds of injuries that could make the difference when it comes to Super Bowl contention, but when people line up with the sportsbook software that is available through the facilities of WagerHome.com, that is certainly not the only thing they are betting on. A lot of players get injured in the pre-season, but there are developments that will have a particular impact on teams in the AFC's East division, because they affect the quarterback position.
Free Baseball Picks – August 12: Gambling911 on 16-4 Run
Gambling911.com had another winning day on Sunday with a 2-1 showing. We got the OVER on the Oakland/Toronto game and we won with Oakland’s victory but suffered a loss in the OVER on the Texas/Houston game.
Saints Super Bowl Odds 2014: 13-1 and Terrific Value
The Saints Super Bowl odds for 2014 were set at 13-1, making them among the favorites to win at AceSportsbook.com, where you can now claim a 150 percent cash bonus (restrictions do apply).
“Bountygate” is now a thing of the past, resulting in the Saints lackluster performance last year. New Orleans suspended players are back as is their head coach, Sean Payton.
Redskins Super Bowl Odds – 2014: Nearly Identical Team as Last Year
The Redskins Super Bowl odds at CarbonSports.ag were coming in at 30/1.
It remains to be seen as to whether Washington can duplicate last year’s success. The NFC East is certainly up for grabs in 2013-2014.
Like the Eagles, Washington will only play in 6 games where the opponent endured a losing season last year.
