Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - July 17 2019
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Wednesday July 17, 2019.
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Kiss an Alien, Then Place Your Area 51 Bets
The US Air Force on Wednesday warned against storming Area 51 as the Facebook event - dubbed "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us." - reached 1.5 million attendees.
This warning comes as the oldest US-facing sportsbook, Bookmaker.eu, posts odds on Area 51.
"The United States Air Force is aware of the Facebook post," Air Force spokesperson Laura McAndrews told ABC News in a statement. "The Nevada Test and Training Range is an area where the Air Force tests and trains combat aircraft. As a matter of practice, we do not discuss specific security measures, but any attempt to illegally access military installations or military training areas is dangerous.”
I’m a bad influence even to the aliens #Area51 pic.twitter.com/ipltR95xQr
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 16, 2019
More Alien Craziness
keep yourself in peak condition for the #Area51 raid pic.twitter.com/6AsfXrZvTW
— strange thing (@notashkybadong) July 16, 2019
This is legit me when I meet an alien pet from #Area51 pic.twitter.com/8gH7wMbaC3
— Leo Kuhan (@itsleokuhan) July 17, 2019
Getting ready for an all inclusive holiday to shagalouf with the alien we all stole from area51 #area51raid pic.twitter.com/6JlRJyaJCu
— Area51 memes (@Area51RaidMeme) July 16, 2019
Hossein Qualifies as a Nonpro?
What an awesome decision! Hossein qualifies as a non-pro though? How? https://t.co/R6IMm22YVP
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) July 17, 2019
Oddsshark Picks Expert on the OVER in the Jays/Rays Game (Watch)
.@KrisOddsShark is going back to the Jays/Red Sox series but this time he's on the OVER.
— Odds Shark (@OddsShark) July 17, 2019
He broke down the bet on today's episode of @guysandbets. pic.twitter.com/HgxasJAbdR
Bet Which of These NBA Teams Will Make the Playoffs
BetOnline has released futures odds on which NBA teams will make the Playoffs
To make the #NBA Playoffs:
— Dave Mason (@DaveMasonBOL) July 16, 2019
Nets
Yes -280, No +240
Warriors
Yes -350, No +290
Lakers
Yes -500, No +400
Knicks
Yes +500, No -650
76ers
Yes -1250, No +800
more> https://t.co/Men0fN8Uod
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Woods, Johnson Odds Fade Ahead of Open Championship
Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson have seen their odds to win #TheOpen fade in recent weeks. Are they worth wagering at their current price? https://t.co/ua9JSga785
— SportsBettingDime (@SBD) July 17, 2019
Bitcoin Takes a Hit With US Lawmakers Challenging Facebook's Libra
Bitcoin prices tumbled below the $10,000-mark Wednesday alongside other cryptocurrencies as U.S. lawmakers cast doubts that they will give the nod to Facebook's own digital coin plans.
U.S. lawmakers grilled Facebook on its plans to introduce its own virtual currency, dubbed Libra, with David Marcus, the company's top executive overseeing the planned project, in Washington on Tuesday to answer questions from the Senate Banking Committee.
The social media behemoth is pressing to get Washington onside after shocking regulators and lawmakers with its June 18 announcement of its plans to introduce its own virtual currency next year.
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439 Entries Move Onto Day 2 in $5 Million Venom Tournament
Day 1B of the $5 Million Venom is done, with 52 players of 439 entries moving onto Day 2. But first, Day 1C. It goes down this Sunday at 1:00pm ET
— Americas Cardroom (@ACR_POKER) July 17, 2019
Your current chip leaders on Day 1B:https://t.co/BV9kawnN9k.moe92, 7,834,254
2.cardplayer44, 6,700,271
3.freddy adu, 5,694,669 pic.twitter.com/W84SYeuCzW
Hossein Ensan Wins!
Hossein Ensan is officially the 2019 WSOP Main Event champion! Ensan earns $10 million for his victory.https://t.co/TDeXea8dw3 pic.twitter.com/qOb1ZjN8cr
— WSOP (@WSOP) July 17, 2019
Hossein Ensan vs. Dario Sammartino WSOP Final
Canada’s Alex Livingston was knocked out earlier in the evening, but let’s not shed a tear. He walked away with a cool $4,000,000.
As of 12:20 am Central Time, it's Hossein Ensan vs. Dario Sammartino.
Sammartino was down but mounting a comeback.
Our Free Picks Record July 17
2019 MLB Record: 17-12-2 (58.6%) - No Plays Over -160
2018-19 College Basketball Record: 12-9 (57.1%)
2018-19 NBA Record: 7-5 (58%)
2018 MLB Record: 45-35 (56.2%)
2018 NBA Record: 12-4-1 (75%)
