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Royal Ascot Betting Odds – 2009: Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup

2009 Royal Ascot betting odds were widely available.

Can Yeats become the first ever horse to win the Ascot Gold Cup four times? That is the main question on most people's lips. Patkai and Geordieland are lining up behind him to steal his crown.  Yeats was the favorite at Sportingbet.com, with a payout potential of nearly US$200 for every US$100 bet.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/18/2009

Disgraced NBA Gambling Referee Sent to Halfway House

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is headed from federal prison to a Florida halfway house to serve the rest of his 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/18/2009

US Open Golf Odds

Gambling911.com has been following US Open Golf odds all week long.  While gamblers will be able to place their future bets after the tournament has begun, wagering will only be available during t

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/18/2009

Betting on the 2009 US Open: Plenty of Options

While most people will be betting on who wins the 2009 US Open, there are plenty of other wagering opportunities in which to choose from.

Gambling911.com has compiled a list of US Open betting available below from BetUS.com.  It's one of the most comprehensive listings out there.  Some of these bets will pay out a fortune should they win.

Among the most popular are bets on top player from each continent. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/17/2009

Betting on the 2009 US Open: Things You Should Know

For those of you betting on the 2009 US Open, Gambling911.com presents the following important pointers that hopefully will result in a profit: . 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/17/2009

2009 US Open Payout Odds

How are these for some 2009 US Open payout odds?

Bet $100, win $2000.

That is the starting payout for nearly every contender in this week's US Open except for four: Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Geoff Ogilvy.  The later two actually pay out $1200 and $1600, respectively.   Furyk would pay just shy of $2000 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/17/2009

Free Baseball Picks From Gambling911.com

Sports Interaction betting analyst Frank Doyle makes his picks for the Friday night major

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/17/2009

Tiger Woods US Open Odds

Tiger Woods US Open odds varied across the board as we inched closer to the start of the event.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/16/2009

MLB Top 10 Power Ratings for June

With the All Star break nearing it is time to take stock of some of the better teams in MLB.  Here is a look with some notes on my Top 10 teams in MLB as of June 15th.

1.     LA Dodgers - With 42 wins, the Dodgers have done it without the services on Manny, and hitting just .220 as a team and averaging under 3 runs a game in their last 10.  The bullpen has an ERA of 2.97 on the year and with a solid starter rotation, and Manny coming back soon, they look to be the beast in the West for the entire season. 

Submitted by Tony George on, Jun/16/2009

NFL Doesn't Want Your Bets

The Wall Street Journal, page D16

By HANNAH KARP

Some of the National Football League's founders were gamblers. The league draws more wagers in the U.S. than any other sport. It recently authorized its teams to sell their logos to state lotteries. But when it comes letting states expand sports betting, the NFL has made its position clear: Not now, not ever.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/16/2009

2009 US Open Long Shots Payout Odds

We've learned over the years that big long shots in golf tournaments can win and the payouts can be great.  When we see 2009 US Open payout odds set

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/16/2009

Michael Vick Odds: Where Will He Go Next?

The Atlanta Falcons officially released Michael Vick last week, setting off a firestorm of speculation as to what his football future holds.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/15/2009

Jim Furyk 2009 US Open Payout Odds

Jim Furyk had 2009 US Open payout odds that differed substantially across the board.  For example, Great Britain bookie

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/15/2009

Padraig Harrington 2009 US Open Betting Odds

Padraig Harrington has won the last two British Open Championships and, not surprisingly, the Irishman is among the favorites to win the 2009 US Open.  His US Open betting odds were listed at +250

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/15/2009

Lakers Win 2009 NBA Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers have won the 2009 NBA Championship.  It appeared the game was already done by the end of the third quarter where the Lakers had led the Orlando Magic by double digits throug

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/14/2009

Geoff Ogilvy US Open Payout Odds

Geoff Ogilvy US Open payout odds came in at +2000 for a $2000 payout on every $100 bet at SBG Global.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/14/2009

US Open Betting: Phil Mickelson Payout Odds at $1000

US Open betting is in full swing as we approach the start of the tournament on Thursday.  Heading into Monday, Phil Mickelson was the second big favorite after Tiger Woods, but the payout odds wou

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/14/2009

2009 US Open Betting Odds (Updated)

Gambling911.com has released its 2009 US Open betting odds updated for Monday June 15, 2009 with the best payout odds listed for each of the top golfers.

One thing that really stands out when it comes to golf tournament odds is the vast difference in payout potential per online sportsbook.  Even Tiger Woods pays up to $200 at SBG Global for every $100 bet whereas one might have to bet $200 to win $100 elsewhere. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/14/2009

Lakers Now a +3 ½ Underdog at Bookmaker, Sportingbet

Online gambling websites Bookmaker.com and

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/14/2009

Orlando Magic NBA Championship Win Would Pay Out $900

Should the Orlando Magic somehow miraculously win the 2009 NBA Championship, the payout would be a whopping $900 for every $100 bet at

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/13/2009

Magic vs. Lakers NBA Finals Game 5 Betting Odds

Is this the end of the road for the Orlando Magic?  Do the Lakers win the 2009 NBA Championship Sunday night in Orlando?

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/13/2009

Miguel Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey Fight Odds

Miguel Cotto vs.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/13/2009

2009 US Open Golf Betting Will be in Demand

It was only a few years ago that betting on golf failed to draw much interest.  More recently, major PGA tour golf events have drawn in significant wagering. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2009

NBA Coaching Carousel Begins With Sacramento Kings

With Paul Westphal rejoining the ranks of the NBA coaching fraternity on Tuesday, speculation across the league sparked with regard to what affect he will have on the Sacramento Kings.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/12/2009

Tiger Woods 2009 US Open Odds

Tiger Woods is the favorite to win the 2009 US Open.  That is a given.  But when betting on Tiger Woods, one must shop for the best payout odds.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/11/2009

NBA Finals Game 4 Betting Odds: Line Falls to -1

The NBA Finals Game 4 betting odds had the Magic as -2 favorites across the board just prior to tip off Thursday night, but here's an alert:

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/11/2009

Orlando Magic 7-0 With Gina Marie Incandela Singing National Anthem

The Orlando Magic come into tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers down 1-2 in the 2009 NBA Finals.  If you're betting this game, the line was now -1 at

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/11/2009

MLB: Stephen Strasburg to Nationals, or Maybe Not

The Washington Nationals made San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg the first selection of the MLB Draft on Tuesday but will they have enough cash to sign him?

Sportsbook.com handicappers aren't too convinced, listing the prospect at -130 odds to sign with the Nationals and -110 to not sign.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jun/11/2009

NBA Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy Beat Up In Prison

Reports surfaced Thursday that an NBA referee accused of betting on games he had officiated was apparently beat up in prison. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/11/2009

Lakers vs. Magic NBA Finals Game 4 Betting Odds

The Lakers vs.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/10/2009

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