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888 Holdings Sees Record Quarterly Rise

Publicly traded 888 Holdings, which runs the 4th biggest online poker room in the world, has reported a record quarterly high.

888 climbed as much as 5.3 percent, the most since August 30, before trading 2.3 percent higher at 33.75 pence as of 9:10 a.m. in London, according to Bloomberg News Tuesday. This gives the Gibraltar-based company a market value of 117.1 million pounds ($187 million).

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/01/2011

LSU vs. Alabama Betting Shatters Records for Gambling911.com

With an early release of betting odds for the LSU vs. Alabama College Football game this coming Saturday, Gambling911.com has seen some of its best traffic numbers for wagering coverage for a single regular season College Football game.

Submitted by Payton on, Oct/31/2011

Chargers vs. Chiefs Monday Night Football Betting Odds

The Chargers vs. Chiefs Monday Night Football betting odds have shifted a half a point from San Diego -4 to -3 coming into tonight’s game.  All odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: San Diego -3 & 44.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/31/2011

Chargers-Chiefs Monday Night Football Line has San Diego at =3 (Video)

The Chargers-Chiefs Monday Night Football line opened at -3.5 in favor of the visiting Chargers and has since moved down a half point.  80 percent of those betting the spread were backing Kansas City.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/30/2011

Vikings-Panthers Betting Odds Have Carolina at -3.5

The Vikings-Panthers betting odds opened at -4 in favor of Carolina with the line only moving a half point down. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Panthers -3.5 (even) & 48

Opening Line & Total: Carolina -4 & 47

It’s a matchup of rookie quarterbacks when the Panthers host the slumping Vikings on Sunday.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/29/2011

Miami Dolphins vs. New York Giants Betting Line at -10

The Miami Dolphins vs. New York Giants betting line has moved up from -9 to -10 in favor of the 4-2 Giants.

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: NYG -10 & 43.5

Opening Line & Total: New York -9 & 43

Winless Miami visits New Jersey for the second time in three weeks when it takes on the Giants.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/29/2011

Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos Spread Remains at -3

The Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos spread was still coming in at -3 on Saturday.  You can place a bet on this game at Sportsbook.com here.

Sportsbook.comLine & Total: Detroit -3 (-105) & 43

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/29/2011

Game On Dude at 16 to 1 Odds to Win Breeders Cup Classic 2011

Game On Dude had early odds of 16/1 to win the Breeders Cup Classic 2011. 

Game On Dude could be an intriguing upset possibility in the Classic, the Breeders' Cup finale on Saturday, noted Gary West of ESPN.com.

"He just wants to get out there and go," Trainer Bob Baffert said about Game On Dude.

Game On Dude does have some impressive wins including the Santa Anita Handicap where he won at the Classic distance of 1 ¼ miles back in March.   More recently, Game On Dude won the Goodwood, also at Santa Anita. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/28/2011

Redskins-Bills Spread -5.5 (Video)

After opening at -4.5, the Redskins-Bills spread was now at -5.5.  85 percent of those betting the spread were backing Buffalo here so expect this line to go up even further prior to game time. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/28/2011

Spread on the Stanford-USC Game at -7.5 Cardinal

The spread on the Stanford-USC game had the visiting Cardinal as a -7.5 favorite after opening at -8. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Stanford -7.5 & 60

Opening Line & Total: Stanford -8 & 60

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/28/2011

Browns-49ers Spread All Over The Map (Video)

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/28/2011

Chelsea v Arsenal Betting Odds 29 October (Video)

Chelsea v Arsenal betting odds for 29 October 2011 were available from BetDSI.com.

Chelsea was coming in with odds of 4/6 across the board while Arsenal had odds of 5/1.  Some bookmakers online were offering Arsenal at 4/1.  The draw had odds of 3/1.

Chelsea was receiving around 62 percent of the action from punters.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/28/2011

Wisconsin-Ohio State Spread at -7 in Favor of Badgers

The Wisconsin-Ohio State spread was listed at -7 in favor of the 6-1 Badgers after this line opened at -7.5.  They will face off against a Buckeyes team that is 4-3. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Wisconsin -7 & 51.5

Opening Line & Total: Badgers -7.5 & 51

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/28/2011

Sooners-Wildcats Spread at -13.5 in Favor of Oklahoma

In a “must see” and “must bet” game of the College Football Week 9, the Sooners-Wildcats spread was sitting at -13.5 in favor of Oklahoma.  This line has not moved. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Oklahoma -13.5 & 58.5

Opening Line & Total: OU -13.5 & 59

Nobody could have predicted that No. 11 Oklahoma would be ranked lower in the AP Poll than No. 10 Kansas State when the Sooners visit Manhattan, KS on Saturday.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/28/2011

Baylor vs. OSU Betting Odds Have Cowboys 14 Point Favorite

The Baylor vs. OSU betting odds opened at Oklahoma State -16.  That line has since dropped to -14. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Oklahoma State -14 & 79.5

Opening Line & Total: OSU -16 & 79.5

Superstar quarterbacks will be on display as Baylor’s Robert Griffin III takes on Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden.

 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/28/2011

Bulldogs-Gators Line at Georgia -3 – Week 9 2011

The Bulldogs-Gators line was coming in at -3 in favor of Georgia after opening at -2.

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Georgia -3 & 49

Opening Line & Total: UGA -2 & 49.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/28/2011

Germany Liberalises Sports Betting Market: Still Banning Online Poker Games

15 Prime Ministers in Germany overwhelmingly approved a measure that will liberalise the gaming market in that nation.  Most advantageous to betting shop businesses will be the concession fee reduced from 17 to 5 percent. 

Still, Germany will not concede when it comes to restricting licensed operators to 20 while continuing to ban online poker and casino games. 

JAXX SE, a financial holding company with holdings in international companies in the gaming industry, believes the German restrictions will not fly with the European Commission. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/28/2011

Saints-Rams Line at New Orleans -13 as Away Favorite

a This line has moved to -14.5 at some online sportsbooks with nearly 70 percent of those betting the spread still backing New Orleans.  The line actually opened at -15.5. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/26/2011

Huskies-Panthers Line at Pittsburgh -10

The Huskies-Panthers line was coming in at -10 after opening at -9.5 in favor of Pittsburgh. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Pittsburgh -10 & 41.5

Opening Line & Total: Pitt -9.5 & 42.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/26/2011

Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game 6 World Series Betting Line

The Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game 6 World Series betting line was available at Sportsbook.com.  Could this be the deciding game?

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: St. Louis -113, Texas +103 & 7.5 under -120  Bet it Here

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/26/2011

Green Bay Packers Odds to Win 2012 Super Bowl Now at 2 to 1

The Green Bay Packers odds to win the 2012 Super Bowl still have good value even at 2 to 1.  As the only undefeated team in the NFL, the idea of earning $200 for every $100 bet is still a rewarding prospect.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/25/2011

Bet on Game 6 of the 2011 World Series – Texas vs. St. Louis (Video)

You can bet on Game 6 of the 2011 World Series game featuring Texas vs. St. Louis at Bookmaker here.   They are North America’s oldest online sportsbook.

This could be the final game of Major League Baseball on Wednesday when the Texas Rangers take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series at Busch Stadium. Texas comes in leading the series 3-2 as Colby Lewis will start opposite Jaime Garcia.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/25/2011

Baylor-Oklahoma State Line at -13.5 Favoring Number 3 Ranked Cowboys (Video)

The Baylor-Oklahoma State line was listed at -13.5 in favor of the home team Cowboys, who are currently ranked number 3 in the nation.  This line is going up and may continue to do so since nearly 90 percent of those betting the spread were backing OK State. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/25/2011

Dolphins-Giants Spread at New York -10

The Dolphins-Giants spread opened with New York as the big -10 home favorite against a winless Miami team.  Early action had nearly 85 percent of the spread betting going the Giants way at BetOnline.com

Stan Simmons of BetOnline.com has little confidence in Miami’s new starting quarterback Matt Moore. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/24/2011

Michigan State-Nebraska Betting Line at -4 Favoring Spartans (Video)

The early Michigan State-Nebraska betting line was coming in at -4 in favor of the visiting Spartans.  Those wagering the spread were backing Michigan State heavily at 80 percent, so expect this line to move up even further at least a half point if not more. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/24/2011

Donald Trump Could be Trump Card for New Jersey’s Chances of Legal i-Gaming

Donald Trump’s announcement that he is looking to enter the online gambling fray last week has offered hope on the state front.  New Jersey, which is home to a handful of Trump properties including the Taj Mahal, is one of the states looking to legalize Internet gambling as well as sports betting.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/23/2011

Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Bucs Betting Odds

The Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Bucs betting odds were at -1 in favor of Chicago. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Chicago -1 & 43

Opening Line & Total: Tampa Bay -1 & 42

Former NFC North foes renew their rivalry across the pond when Chicago and Tampa Bay meet Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London, England.<P>

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/22/2011

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