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Boise State vs. Michigan State Line: Spartans Getting 73 Percent of Spread Bets
2012 Week 1 College Football gets underway in just one more week with the Boise State vs. Michigan State line coming in at Spartans -7 at WagerWeb.com. Michigan State was getting 73 percent of the backing on the spread, meaning the books will definitely be rooting for the Broncos here.
Jacksonville Jaguars Odds to Win 2012 AFC South, Regular Season Win Totals Betting
The Jacksonville Jaguars odds to win the 2013 AFC South were coming in at 18/1 at WagerWeb.com. That price alone might be worth a small future wager as Jacksonville started the preseason at 2-0.
Odds to Win 2012 Travers Stakes Still Have Alpha Favored: Payout 2-1
Odds to win the 2012 Travers Stakes haven’t changed since the prices were posted on Wednesday at Sportsbook.com that have Alpha as a 2-1 favorite and Street Life at 3/1.
BetFred Pays Out on Sam Oldham’s Granny Olympic Bet Following Public Outcry
BetFred advised Gambling911.com late Thursday it had decided to pay out on an Olympic bet placed by the grandmother of Olympic gymnast Sam Oldham, ending a brief - albeit ugly - chapter in the company’s history.
The British bookmaker had endured extensive negative press over a 48 hour period after it was learned they had refused to honor a bet placed by Oldham’s grandma, Linda Aldred, that would have paid out £1000.
Packers Bengals Line at Green Bay -2.5: Cincinnati Holds 11-4 Edge in Series
The Packers Bengals line had Green Bay as a -2.5 favorite in this Week 3 Preseason game Thursday night. 65 percent of those betting the spread were on the Packers and 60 percent on the OVER 44 while 78 percent of the money line action was coming the Bengals way with a payout potential of $13 on every $10 bet should Cincinnati win outright.
Twitter Followers Have Beef With BetFred Over ‘Void’ Granny Bet: Firm Responds
Late Thursday, British bookmaker BetFred, run by multi-millionaire Fred Done, refused to budge in regard to paying the grandmother of Olympic swimmer Sam Oldham. Many across the nation – and the world for that matter – have taken to Twitter to voice their outrage and hopefully pressure BetFred into doing what they believe to be the right thing.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans Spread at -3
Carrie Stroup here with your Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans spread courtesy of our friends at Sportsbook.
Preseason NFL Week 3 Betting: Jaguars Ravens Line at -7, Cardinals Titans Line at -3
Preseason NFL Week 3 betting has the Jaguars Ravens line at -7 after opening at -7.5. The trend is for the line to move down towards -6.5, something we are seeing at some books. Meanwhile, the Cardinals Titans line was coming in at Tennessee -3 and the Packers Bengals spread had Green Bay as a -2.5 road favorite. All lines courtesy of WagerWeb.com here.
Pay Grandma BetFred! Bookie Berated in London Press
The headlines these past 24 hours have been jarring.
From the Daily Express: I’ve Won 200-1 Bet on My Grandson at Olympics….But Bookies Won’t Pay Up
From the San Francisco Chronicle: British Bookmakers Won’t Pay Out Grandmother’s Winning Bet
Green Bay Packers Odds to Win the 2013 NFC Championship Pay Nearly 3-1
WagerWeb.com was offering the Green Bay Packers with odds to win the 2013 NFC Championship at just shy of 3-1.
Detroit Lions Odds to Win 2012 NFC North, 2013 Super Bowl
The Detroit Lions odds of winning the 2012 NFC North were set at +325 for a payout potential of $325 on every $100 bet or $32.50 on every $10 bet. The Lions odds of winning the 2013 Super Bowl were set at 25/1.
Minnesota Vikings 2012 Regular Season Wins Total Betting: 75 Percent on the Under 6 Games
Oddsmakers at Bookmaker.eu have the Minnesota Vikings 2012 Regular Season Wins Total betting OVER/UNDER set at 6 with the OVER a slight -120 favorite. The UNDER was getting most of the action at -110, however, with nearly 76 percent of the money going in this direction.
2012 Travers Stakes Betting Odds Now Available: Alpha the Early Favorite
Carrie Stroup here with your 2012 Travers Stakes betting odds, courtesy of Sportsbook.com, which not only features some of the best payouts on the Net but also up to 8 percent on losses back.
2012 Nunthorpe Stakes Betting Odds: Bated Breath the Favorite
2012 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes betting odds were available at Sportsbook.com here (offering up to 8 percent losses back).
Frankel Wins Juddmonte Stakes at York as 1-7 Favorite: Wins by 7 Lengths
He is being called the “greatest horse ever” by many and Frankel might be proving them right with another heart thumping win at Wednesday’s Juddmonte Stakes at York.
Unbeaten now in 13 races, the Henry Cecil owned horse came into the Juddmonte Stakes as a huge 1-7 favorite and wins it by an amazing 7 lengths.
2012 Big 12 Predictions: Oklahoma Sooners Have the Weapons
The landscape has changed once again as I am here to offer up my 2012 Big 12 predictions.
Sam Oldham Granny Gets Shafted by BetFred.com: Bookie Refuses to Honor Olympic Bet
British bookmaker BetFred.com has refused to pay out on a 200/1 bet placed by Olympian Sam Oldham’s grandmother that he would win a medal at this year’s London Olympics. Oldham ended up winning a gymnastic team bronze medal representing Great Britain.
Notre Dame Odds to Win 2013 BCS Championship at 25-1 Following Lo Woods Injury
Notre Dame odds of winning the 2013 BCS Championship were coming in at 25-1 at WagerWeb.com, which was offering up to an incredible $2000 in FREE BETS to qualified new customers.
San Diego Chargers Odds to Win the 2012 AFC West Still Pay $150
The San Diego Chargers odds of winning the 2012 AFC West will still pay out $150 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu or $15 for every $10 bet.
So far, the Chargers have won both their preseason games and were co-favorites with the Denver Broncos to take the division.
New Poll Shows New Jersey Residents Want Legalized Sports Betting in State
A Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll released Tuesday morning reveals that 45 percent of New Jersey residents believe sports betting should be legalized while 38 percent prefer waiting for Congress to repeal a current federal ban. Just under 1000 individuals took part in the survey.
53 percent of men support the idea while 35 oppose. 38 percent of women support while slightly more oppose at 41 percent.
2012 Albany Stakes Odds – Saratoga Racing August 22
2012 Albany Stakes odds – Saratoga Racing for August 22 had Willy Beamin as the 7/5 favorite while Zivo was listed at 2/1 and Fox Rules at 3/1. Live For Today had odds of 4/1. All odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com here, which was giving up to 8 percent back on losses (biggest on the Net).
Philadelphia Eagles 2013 Super Bowl Odds Longer as Michael Vick Injury Concerns Linger
Online bookmakers originally had the Philadelphia Eagles 2013 Super Bowl odds set closer to 6/1 but, with starting quarterback Michael Vick suffering injuries in both preseason games so far, there is mounting concerns over whether such a trend will continue into the regular NFL season. Bookmaker.eu has pushed the Eagles 2013 Super Bowl betting odds closer to 9/1.
Cincinnati Bengals Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl, Regular Season Wins Total Betting
The Cincinnati Bengals odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were at 50/1 at BetOnline.
Baltimore Ravens 2013 Super Bowl Odds, Wins Total Bet Like Taking Candy From a Baby
The Baltimore Ravens odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were set at a very enticing 16/1 while the 2012 regular season win totals betting featured an OVER/UNDER of 10 with the OVER paying $16.50 for every $10 bet. We don’t even need to go any further to point out there is some TERRIFIC VALUE in betting the Ravens to win OVER 10 regular season games at BetOnline, a company that is giving a
Pittsburgh Steelers Odds to Win the 2013 Super Bowl: Payout Better Than the Eagles
On what planet are oddsmakers and gamblers living on to think the Philadelphia Eagles odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl should be nearly half that of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the other Pennsylvania team?
Heritage Sportsbook Joins the Winning Poker Network: First Time to Offer Online Poker
One of the oldest online sportsbooks, the member referral Heritage Sports, has just joined the Winning Poker Network. A number of top sportsbooks utilize the network including Bookmaker.com, BetDSI.com, betCRIS.com and 5Dimes. Americas Cardroom is Winning Poker Network’s marquee brand.
Frankel 1-7 Odds to Win 2012 Juddmonte International Stakes: ‘Greatest Horse Ever’
Frankel was installed as a huge favorite at 1-7 odds to win this upcoming weekend’s Juddmonte International Stakes with St Nicholas Abbey having the second shortest odds.
The Scotsman horse staff calls Frankel “the greatest racehorse I’ve ever seen”.
That said, trainer Sir Henry Cecil and owner Khaled Abdulla may have their hands full running Frankel beyond a mile at the Juddmonte International.
From the Scotsman:
Falcons Chiefs Betting Line Week 1 has Atlanta 1-Point Favorite With Tamba Hali Suspension
The Falcons-Chiefs betting line for Week 1 of the 2012 NFL regular season had visiting Atlanta a 1-point favorite after Kansas City lost one of its key components (per an announcement August 20).
Miami Dolphins 2012 Odds 18-1 With Ryan Tannehill Named as Starting Quarterback
The Miami Dolphins 2012 odds of winning the AFC East were 18-1 amidst reports that the franchise has named Ryan Tannehill as its starting quarterback. The Dolphins were still favored at -150 to win UNDER 7 regular season games while the OVER currently would pay $12.00 on every $10 bet. 78 percent of those betting the total regular season wins prior to today’s announcement regarding Tannehill were backing the UNDER.
New England Patriots Odds to Win the 2013 AFC Championship
The New England Patriots odds to win the 2013 AFC Championship were listed at 2.5/1 at Bookmaker.eu, which was currently offering up to US$500 in FREE BETS for qualified new customers.
