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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (Gambling911.com) - We got a number of big time games this weekend seeing greater than $1.5 million as of Saturday morning.
Texas bookies especially will be on high alert this Sunday as 80% or greater of the action will be coming in on the Houston Texans, a team left for dead just two weeks ago that has managed to win their last two and are once again being embraced by the betting public.
AcePerHead has Houston seeing 65% of the spread action for both tickets and money.
Oddsmakers have moved this one from Houston -9.5 to -10.5 over the course of this week. The early line had the Giants as +7.5 underdogs.
We should warn Gambling911.com readers that Sagarin suggests Houston should only be a -3.5 favorite here at home.
As for Tennessee vs South Carolina, this game was seeing mostly balanced action on the spread. That action was heavy.
UFC 333 promises to see some solid betting, as will Sunday's mighty match between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Politics
Oddsmakers Now Make Amy Acton 'Lock' to Win Ohio Governor's Race as Cook Report Shifts to 'Lean Democrat'
88 percent chance. That's how likely Amy Acton is of winning the Ohio governor's race following what looks to be one of the most epic collapses we have seen in a political race over a 48 hour period. Just three days ago, Acton's odds were coming in at -205 with most polling showing her leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in polling by close to 7 percent. By Wednesday evening, Acton's odds were at -700. Ramaswamy pays $450 for every $100 bet should he win. Ramaswamy admitted Tuesday evening his campaign was solely responsible for the ad featuring Acton's estranged and elderly mother, Donna Arthur, encouraging Ohioans not to vote for Acton and called her daughter a liar. But this effort backfired in a Colossal fashion as revelations came out that Acton's stepfather had raped her from the age of 9 to 12 and she was eventually removed from the home, the stepfather charged and Arthur chose to stay with the man even after he was convicted. Acton has not spoken to her mom since 1978. The Cook Report on Friday evening moved this one from "Toss Up" to "Lean Democrat".
Poker
Houston Texas Poker Pro Sam Farha Allegedly Attacked Dealer at Game
A Lebanese-born poker pro, now residing in Houston Texas, is accused of assaulting a poker dealer inside the Houston Social Cardroom at around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Sammy Farha, who has won just shy of $3 million on the live poker circuit as documented by the Hendon Mob, caused poker dealer Doug Caillier to suffer minor injuries. Caillier was treated and released from a local hospital. A police report was taken.
Prediction Markets
Ohio Regulators Warn Sportsbooks Against Prediction-Market Ties
Ohio's Casino Control Commission reportedly warned licensed operators that ties to prediction markets could jeopardize their state licenses. This is potentially a major story for Kalshi, sportsbook operators and the broader event-contract industry.
Gambling News
Congress Expands Investigation Into Sportsbook VIP Programs
Congressional scrutiny of VIP gambling incentives and artificial intelligence is expanding. The inquiry could have significant implications for major U.S. sportsbooks and how they manage high-value customers.
Poker
WSOP Paradise Reportedly Moves Venue, Cuts Buy-ins
The December 2026 WSOP Paradise series is reportedly relocating within the Bahamas and reducing some buy-ins to appeal to mid-stakes players. A related report says rake is being reduced on 12 bracelet events
- Chris Costigan, Gambling911.com Publisher
