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Odds to Win the 2012 Preakness Stakes Now Up: I’ll Have Another Not the Favorite
BetOnline has posted odds to win the 2012 Preakness Stakes more than a week before the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown is set to take place. You can find all of the betting odds here. These prices will change once the post position draw takes place so Gambling911.com encourages readers to lock these odds in now if they look appealing early on.
Fernando Verdasco v Rafael Nadal Sick Odds but Payout for Verdasco Win Would be Massive
With the Thursday May 10th ATP Madrid Open matchup of Fernando Verdasco v Rafael Nadal, the odds have a Verdasco win paying $200 for every $10 bet or $2000 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker, the world’s oldest North American facing online sportsbook, which now caters to gamblers around the globe.
A bet on Nadal will cost you significantly.
Clippers-Grizzlies Spread – Game 5 NBA Playoffs
Carrie Stroup here with your Clippers-Grizzlies spread for Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Qualified new customers can get up to $250 in FREE CASH at Sportsbook here.
Knicks-Heat Spread – Game 5 NBA Playoffs
Carrie Stroup here with your Knicks-Heat spread for Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Qualified new customers can get up to $250 in FREE CASH at Sportsbook here.
The Players Championship 2012 Sees Tiger Woods the Favorite Among Bettors
Despite missing the cut last week, Tiger Woods (20/1 to win) is the most popular wager (by a lot), getting 18 percent of betting action on The Players Championship 2012 at Sportsbook.
Josh Hamilton to Hit the Most Regular Season Home Runs Odds (Video)
After his 4th homer, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton went from 12/1 to 6/1 to 3/1 to hit the most regular season home runs at Sportsbook in 2012. Oh, and did we mention all four of these home runs occurred during a single game Tuesday night (May 8).
Celtics-Hawks Spread at Atlanta -1.5: Game 5 NBA Playoffs
The Celtics-Hawks spread had Atlanta as a -1.5 favorite for Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs. You can find betting odds on all of the NBA Playoffs games at Bookmaker.eu here. Qualified customers receive up to $2500 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account.
Magic-Pacers Spread at Indiana -10.5: Game 5 NBA Playoffs
In what could prove to be an elimination game, the Magic-Pacers spread was coming in at Indiana -10.5 for Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs. You can find betting odds on all of the NBA Playoffs games at Bookmaker.eu here. Qualified customers receive up to $2500 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account.
Players Championship 2012 Betting Odds Offer Massive Payouts: Tiger Woods Pays $1700
When it comes to the Players Championship 2012 betting odds, even the favourite, Rory McIlroy, promises a significant payout of $90 for every $10 bet or $900 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu should he win.
Woods, meanwhile, had some of his longest odds yet at nearly 17/1.
2012 NFL Division Odds Now Available From Sportsbook
Carrie Stroup here and Sportsbook just opened 2012 NFL Division odds for each of the 8 divisions.
Police: No suspects yet in Churchill Downs slaying
LOUISVILLE, KY. — (Associated Press) - Detectives have no suspects in the slaying of a track worker at Churchill Downs just hours after the Kentucky Derby, but investigators stressed Monday that the killing had no apparent connection to the iconic horse race.
Louisville Police Lt. Barry Wilkerson said investigators are asking witnesses to come forward with information in the slaying of 48-year-old Adan Fabian Perez. Perez’s body was found Sunday morning in the back portion of Barn No. 8, just a few barns away from where Derby winner I’ll Have Another was stabled.
Spurs-Jazz Spread, Grizzlies-Clippers Spread – Game 4 NBA Playoffs
Carrie Stroup here with your Spurs-Jazz and Grizzlies-Clippers Game 4 NBA Playoffs spreads. You can find all the latest NBA Basketball odds at Sportsbook here.
Sportbsook.ag Line & Total: San Antonio -7.5 & 199
Opening Line & Total: Spurs -8 & 198.5
Number 8 Seed LA Kings Now Favored to Win 2012 Stanley Cup
Don’t look now but the number eight-seeded Los Angeles Kings are listed as the 2/1 favorites to win the 2012 Stanley Cup at Sportsbook.
LA Kings were listed at 50/1 in mid February to win Stanley Cup.
For those of you wondering, I’ve been advised Sportsbook does have one player who bet $400 on the Kings at 50 to 1. That would result in a $20,000 pay day.
Kentucky Derby Wagering Hits All Time High
There was record wagering at this year’s Kentucky Derby, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Body of Slain Man Found at Churchill Downs Identified as Trainer Cecil Borel Employee
Police have identified the murdered man whose body was discovered in a Churchill Downs stable just hours after the Kentucky Derby as Adan Fabian Perez, a 48-year-old from Guatemala. He was found four barns away from winning Derby horse “I’ll Have Another”.
Perez worked for horse trainer Cecil Borel, who is the brother of veteran jockie Calvin Borel. He began working for Borel in 2008 as a horse groomer.
Former Star Quarterback, Gambling Addict Art Schlichter Sentenced to 10 Years
One time Ohio State University football star Art Schlichter has been sentenced to 10 years, seven months in prison for fleecing more than 50 people out of millions of dollars in a sports-ticket scheme. Schlichter, 52, was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2.2 million.
Heat-Knicks Spread Game 4 Miami -7.5: New York Elimination Possible
The Heat-Knicks spread for Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs was coming in at Miami -7.5 with a few online sportsbooks moving up to -8. New York could be eliminated after today. This game goes off at 3:30 pm EST. BetDSI.com was offering LIVE IN-PROGRESS BETTING on this game and lines on all of the day’s NBA Playoffs games here.
Miami has absolutely dominated this series, winning the last 6 games, 5 of those by more than the current spread.
Dead Body Found Near Stable of Winning Kentucky Derby Horse I’ll Have Another Stable
The body of an unidentified Hispanic man found Sunday morning in a stable at Churchill Downs was being treated as a homicide, police investigators told the press. The cause of death would be determined by the coroner, she said.
The discovery was made around 4:30 am in a barn close to where Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another was being kept. Barn eight had been cordoned off all morning.
Lakers-Nuggets Spread at Denver -2 for Game 4 of NBA Playoffs
The Lakers-Nuggets spread was coming in at -2 across the board for Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. This line was available at BetDSI.com here with the game going off at 9:30 pm EST. The Lakers currently lead the series 2-1.
The home team in this series has won the last four games and six of the last seven.
LA, however, has won four of the last five with Denver winning the last game in this series at home.
Bulls-76ers Spread at Philadelphia -2.5: NBA Playoffs Game 4
The Bulls-76ers spread for the 1:00 pm EST Sunday NBA Playoffs Game 4 had Philadelphia as a -2.5 favorite at home.
I’ll Have Another Wins The 2012 Kentucky Derby at 12 to 1 Odds
I’ll Have Another wins the 2012 Kentucky Derby at 12-1 odds. This is the first win in history for post position 19. Amazing.
Finishing second was Bodemeister. Dullahan finished 3rd.
Bodemeister led early with Trinniberg while Hansen was acting up. Union Rags was boxed in. Bodemeister led right up to the final seconds before I’ll Have Another came up and won it.
Odds of a Horse Winning the Triple Crown in 2012
Carrie Stroup here with a quickie on the odds of a horse winning the Triple Crown in 2012.
2012 Kentucky Derby Afternoon Odds (May 5), Gemologist Down to 4.5
With the 2012 Kentucky Derby afternoon odds we were finally seeing a few dramatic line moves at Bookmaker.eu, including Gemologist dropping from 6/1 to +450.
The betting was brisk throughout the morning and afternoon hours this Derby Day.
Union Rags Kentucky Derby Odds Back Up To +450 Saturday Afternoon
After holding steadfast at 4/1 all week, Union Rags odds had moved to +450 at WagerWeb by Noon Eastern Standard Time Saturday for a payout potential of $45 on every $10 bet.
Miguel Cotto vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr Fight Odds
Carrie Stroup here and we got quite an active betting card for Saturday that includes the Miguel Cotto vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr fight odds. These were available at Sportsbook, which was also offering round betting and lines on the result (i.e. Knock Out, etc..).
Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KO) vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO)
2012 Kentucky Derby Horses That Can Run in Heat: Union Rags Not Among Them
While we aren’t quite sure whether the rains will come, one thing is for sure, the 2012 Kentucky Derby is going to be a hot one with temperatures flirting with 88 degrees. This could go down as one of the hottest – if not THE hottest – Kentucky Derby on record. Get all the latest Derby odds here at Betonline.
We have a little bit of a preview of which 2012 Derby horses should be able to take the heat and one that will have some issues.
Kentucky Derby 2012 Odds From Bet Online (Late Morning)
Bet Online has released there Kentucky Derby 2012 odds late Saturday morning, updated to reflect the current condition of the track as well as action coming in. You can find these odds under HORSES when you visit their site here – Get rebates and up to $900 in FREE CASH (restrictions do apply).
Three Most Popular Kentucky Derby Horses Saturday Morning
Carrie Stroup here with news that just came in from our friends at Sportsbook on the three most popular Kentucky Derby horses this Saturday AM.
2012 Kentucky Derby Horse Matchups
BetOnline had some good 2012 Kentucky Derby horse matchups for your betting pleasure. They were also offering up to 7 percent on losses back and up to $900 in FREE BETS (restrictions do apply).
Kentucky Derby 2012 Track Conditions – Race Day
As of 9:30 am EST the Kentucky Derby 2012 track conditions were absolute slop, but that is likely to change dramatically over the next couple of hours. Odds have not fluctuated much overnight at Sportsbook as a result of the weather conditions and it does appear that the public in general was awaiting placing bets to get a better handle on this afternoon’s weather.
