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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

Chiefs-Raiders Line All Over The Map

The Chiefs-Raiders line has been all over the place since opening at Raiders -4.  This is due to the uncertainty in regard to who will start as quarterback for the injured Jason Campbell. 

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Oakland -6 & 41.5

Opening Line & Total: Raiders -4 & 43

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/22/2011

Chargers-Jets Line at -2 in Favor of San Diego

San Diego was the favorite in the Meadowlands this Sunday with the Chargers-Jets line at -2.

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: San Diego -2 & 43.5

Opening Line & Total: SD -1 & 45

The Jets ended their three-game losing skid on Monday Night, but they have little time to celebrate with 4-1 San Diego coming to town on Sunday.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/22/2011

Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with the latest Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com.  Claim up to $250 FREE CASH here when you join today.  Let’s get started.

Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Detroit -3.5 (even) & 47.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/22/2011

How to Lock in a Six-Figure World Series Win

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/22/2011

Falcons-Lions Spread at -3 Favoring Detroit (Video)

The Falcons-Lions spread was coming in at -3 in favor of the Detroit Lions with betting action pretty well balanced.  The line had opened at -3.5 earlier in the week for this game.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/21/2011

Man United v Man City Betting Odds – 23 October (Video)

Man United v Man City betting odds were available from BetDSI.com, the leader in Premier League wagering for North American clients and those around the world.

This Sunday matchup is one of the most anticipated of the 2011 Premier League season. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/21/2011

Oklahoma Online Bookie Gets Four Years Behind Bars

An Oklahoma online bookmaker was sentenced to a four year prison sentence following a plea agreement that would require him to cooperate with prosecutors. 

David Roy Tune, 62, pleaded guilty to 20 counts of violating anti-gambling laws and one count of conspiracy.  Most of the wagers were placed online with a now defunct Costa Rica sportsbook. 

It was revealed that Tune forwarded some of the money collected from losing bettors to a man in a man in Costa Rica beginning in 2008.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/21/2011

Sopranos Actor Arrested as Part of New York Sports Betting Sting

John Marinacci, 56, was one of the individuals caught up in a New York State sports betting sting alleged to have ties with the Gambino crime family.  Marinacci appeared in two episodes of the popular HBO series “The Sopranos”.  He has also appeared on another HBO series “Boardwalk Empire”. 

Marinacci was charged this week with enterprise corruption for taking bets and collecting monies for "the Gambino Bookmaking Enterprise," court papers revealed.

The complaint alleges that the New York sports betting ring utilized an offshore wagering call center.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/20/2011

Tim Trushel Abruptly Resigns from his Own Website Sports Memo

Tim Trushel, the president and owner of the Sports Memo group announced his resignation on Tuesday in a shocking development in the sports advisory business.  (see blog post here)

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/20/2011

UCLA vs. Arizona Betting Preview

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/20/2011

Bugging Devices and GPS Tracking Used in Illegal Sports Betting Investigation

37 individuals were arrested on Tuesday in New York and charged with running two illegal sports betting and loan-sharking operations.  Those arrested include alleged members of the Gambino crime family.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/20/2011

Steelers vs. Cardinals Line at -3.5 Favoring Pittsburgh

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/19/2011

Broncos-Dolphins Spread at Miami -1

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/19/2011

Poll Shows New Jersey Residents Would Overwhelmingly Approve Sports Betting

If the election were held today, an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution allowing gambling on sporting events in Atlantic City casinos and at the state's race tracks would easily win approval, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Wednesday.

Rutgers-Eagleton Poll results: NJ sports betting vote

Submitted by Guest on, Oct/19/2011

World Series 2011 Game 1 Betting Odds: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals (Video)

The World Series 2011 begins Wednesday with Game 1 betting odds for the Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals at -120 Cardinals.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/18/2011

MNF Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Betting Preview

Carrie Stroup here with your MNF Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets betting preview, courtesy of Sportsbook.com.  Be sure to claim your FREE CASH up to $250 when placing a bet here.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Oct/17/2011

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