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New Jersey Says Professional Leagues do Not Have Standing in Sports Betting Suit

TRENTON, N.J. — (Associated Press) - A court filing claims sports gambling is so widespread already that New Jersey’s plans to implement it won’t cause any harm to college and pro sports leagues.

The argument is contained in a court filing that seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the four major pro leagues and the NCAA.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2012

2012 Week 2 College Football Predictions (Video)

Here are some 2012 Week 2 College Football predictions courtesy of our friends at Don Best TV.   Scroll down to watch video preview below. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/07/2012

Eagles vs. Browns Betting Line Continues to Climb to -9.5

After opening at -7 at some sportsbooks, the Eagles vs. Browns betting line continued to move up to Philadelphia -9.5 as oddsmakers try desperately to get more action on Cleveland.  80 percent of those betting this game spread are backing the Eagles.  This game and all other NFL games can be bet on at WagerWeb.com, which, for a limited time only, is offering up to $2000 in FREE CASH for qualified new signups. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/07/2012

Bowling Green Stakes 2012 Betting Odds

Bowling Green Stakes 2012 betting odds were available at Sportsbook.com here.

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Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/07/2012

New Orleans Saints 2013 Super Bowl Odds at 15/1 After Bounty Players Win Appeal

The New Orleans Saints 2013 Super Bowl odds still had great value at 15/1 odds following word that four key players will be reinstated Friday.

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/07/2012

Somach to Appear on Wallin Radio Show to Discuss Betting College and Pro Football

Gambling911.com reporter Tom Somach will be a guest on Saturday, September 8, 2012, on "Morning Brew," one of the most popular radio shows in the Los Angeles market.

The show airs live each Saturday morning on KCAA radio, 1050 on the AM dial, from 8-9 a.m. Pacific Time, and is hosted by Los Angeles sportscaster and Gambling911.com sports handicapper Fred Wallin.

Somach will appear on the show Saturday from 8:30-9 a.m. Pacific Time and will discuss betting college and NFL football, as well as other gambling topics in the news.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/07/2012

Washington vs. LSU Betting Line at Tigers -24: College Football Week 2

The Washington vs. LSU betting line had the Tigers as a -24 favorite in this Week 2 College Football game.  This is Carrie Stroup and I encourage you to start betting online at my favorite sportsbook, Sportsbook.com, which is currently offering $250 in FREE CASH to qualified new customers.  Use promo code CARRIE STROUP when joining. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/07/2012

Georgia vs. Missouri Line – Week 2 College Football Betting

Carrie Stroup here with your Georgia vs. Missouri line for Week 2 of the 2012 College Football season.  Be sure to claim your FREE $250 when signing up here to bet online (restrictions do apply)

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/07/2012

USC vs. Syracuse Betting Line at Trojans -26

Carrie Stroup here and I have your USC Trojans vs. Syracuse Orange betting line for Saturday afternoon’s big College Football.  All odds can be found at Sportsbook.com, which was offering up to $250 in FREE CASH. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/07/2012

Presque Isle Downs Masters S 2012 Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your Presque Isle Downs Masters S 2012 betting odds, available online at Sportsbook.com, where you never have to provide a social security number and can receive up to 8 percent on losses back.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/07/2012

49ers vs. Packers Betting Line Hits -4.5 at BetOnline

Anyone looking to bet on Green Bay should know that the 49ers vs. Packers betting line has just hit -4.5 as of Thursday night at BetOnline.   

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/06/2012

Bills Jets Spread Sees Buffalo Getting Most of the Action in the Meadowlands

The Bills vs. Jets spread was coming in at -2.5 or -3 depending on when you check at online sportsbooks the likes of WagerWeb.com, which was still offering up to $2000 in FREE CASH to qualified new customers. 

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2012

Falcons vs. Chiefs Line at Atlanta -3: 70 Percent of Spread Betting Action on Favorite

The Falcons vs. Chiefs line opened as a PICK’EM but moved up quickly to Atlanta -3.  Even at that number, which is not expected to move up any further, the Falcons spread was still seeing around 70 percent of the action at WagerWeb.com, which was offering up to $2000 in FREE CASH as a limited time only signup bonus here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2012

NFL Week 1 Picks From Sports Radio Personality, Sports Handicapper Fred Wallin

Football season is back, and it's time to cash in with some great 2012 Week 1 NFL picks from the master!

Gambling911.com’s new staff sports handicapper, Fred Wallin, is entering his first season handicapping football for us, and if he does as well this season as he has in capping seasons past, get ready to fatten your bankbook!  Get Fred Wallin picks here

Wallin, a Los Angeles sportscaster for the past 30 years, is an expert on all the major sports but especially football, both college and pro.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/06/2012

Nebraska vs. UCLA Line at -5 With Cornhuskers Spread Seeing 80 Percent of Betting Action

When looking at the Nebraska vs. UCLA line it is interesting to note that this one hasn’t moved an inch since opening at Cornhuskers-5.  Interesting because 80 percent of those betting the spread were backing Nebraska.  It should be noted that most of the Vegas bookmakers have the line on this game at -5.5. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2012

Sports Handicapper Wayne Root Quits Libertarian Party

Wayne Root, author and the 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, has quit the Libertarian party and plans to run for US Senate as a Republican.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/06/2012

Gambler Who Bet on College Football 34.5 Point Underdog Wins $120k

A sports bettor managed to take full advantage of one of College Football’s biggest upsets in 32 years this past weekend as Texas State went on to beat Houston 30-13 as a +34.5 underdog. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/06/2012

Terror in Costa Rica as More Earthquake Videos Surface (Video)

San Jose, Costa Rica, is, and has been for over 15 years, the epicenter of online gambling.  Up until recently even PokerStars, the world’s largest “real money” online poker firm, maintained a base there. 

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San Jose is an epicenter for something else.....EARTHQUAKES!

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/06/2012

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Spread at Bearcats -4

Carrie Stroup here with your Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati spread for Thursday night’s College Football game.  Remember to claim your FREE $250 when joining (restrictions do apply). 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/06/2012

Floyd Mayweather Bets $200k Cowboys Second Half: Shoots Down Michigan Rumors

Floyd Mayweather has finally revealed that he never bet $3 million on the Michigan Wolverines to cover against Alabama this past weekend, but he did wager on the Dallas Cowboys to win the second half of the first NFL game of the 2012 regular season. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sep/06/2012

Seahawks vs. Cardinals Line at Seattle -3: Visiting Team Sees 70 Percent of Spread Action

The Seahawks vs. Cardinals line opened as a PICK’EM but Seattle has jumped to -3 at BetOnline and is seeing over 70 percent of the spread action still.  Be sure to ask about BetOnline’s FREE $900 CASH for qualified new customers here.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/06/2012

2012 Week 1 NFL Betting Lines: Patriots, Texans, Seahawks Seeing Heavy Action

Gambling911.com has your 2012 Week 1 NFL betting lines, available at WagerWeb.com where you can claim up to $2000 in FREE CASH for a limited time only (see site for details). 

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/05/2012

2012 College Football Week 2 Rankings – Betting Odds to Win 2013 BCS Championship

The 2012 College Football Week 2 Rankings have come out and Gambling911.com has the odds to win the 2013 BCS Championship for each of the ranked teams.  These odds are updated and available at WagerWeb.com here (ask about their FREE CASH bonus up to $2000 for a limited time only)

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/05/2012

Bookie Pleads Guilty in Philadelphia Mob Case That Will Delve Into City’s Violent Past

PHILADELPHIA (Associated Press) - A sports bookie has pleaded guilty to racketeering charges a month before eight co-defendants go on trial in a mob case.

Louis Barretta became the third person to plead guilty in the case, which focuses on what prosecutors say was gambling and loansharking within Philadelphia's La Cosa Nostra under acting boss Joseph Ligambi.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/05/2012

Zynga Introduces Sports Betting With Las Vegas Style Sportsbook Game

Zynga has teamed up with developer RocketPlay to deliver a “Vegas-like” sportsbook experience for its customers just in time for the new NFL season. 

According to a release, Sports Casino offers "an authentic Las Vegas-style sportsbook experience" wherein players can bet on live sporting events like baseball and football as well as play video poker, slots, and blackjack.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/05/2012

Wednesday Night Cowboys vs. Giants Game Spread Still has New York Getting 70 Percent

The betting public continues to pound the Cowboys vs. Giants -3.5 spread with lopsided action going towards New York at a 70 percent clip at Bookmaker.eu, which was still offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH to qualified new customers here

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sep/05/2012

Costa Rica Earthquake Causes Significant Damage: Online Gambling Businesses Fine

The hub for several dozen online gambling businesses, San Jose, Costa Rica, was spared any significant damage from Wednesday’s 7.6 magnitude earthquake just 100 miles to the west.

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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/05/2012

Malta-Based Online Gambling Company Head Jailed 14 Months

Dimitrios Drosos, 45, director of betting company Gold Victory Ltd, has been jailed for 14 months after being convicted of defrauding several people of a total of €500,000.

The court found that the Malta-based company had not paid winnings to several players and the accused had pocketed the money.

€70,000 paid by the accused as bail money were forfeited after it was established that Drosos,a Greek national resident in Kappara, had jumped bail and escaped from Malta.

He was re-arrested on the strength of a European arrest warrant.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/05/2012

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Score Margin Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with the Dallas Cowboys vs. New york Giants Score Margin betting odds now available at Sportsbook.com under FOOTBALL then NFL PROPS and MARGIN OF VICTORY.  You can find Margin of Victory betting odds on many of this weekend’s upcoming NFL games here.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Sep/05/2012

Eagles vs. Browns Spread Sees Favorites to Win 2013 Super Bowl with 75 Percent Action

The Eagles vs. Browns spread was coming in at -8.5 with Philadelphia the road favorite.  The Eagles odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were still at 9/1 as of this writing ever though they are getting the most betting action on this futures option at WagerWeb.com.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/05/2012

Breaking News

PricePerPlayer Puts More Dollars in Your Pocket as a Bookie

The primary reason that someone goes into business is to make a profit selling a product or service. The main reason why so many people fail at accomplishing this goal is the lack of having the proper business tools to turn their dream into a reality. 

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Tommy DeVito will make his first start of the season Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVito won three games as a starter in 2023.  The line has remained at +5.5.