888.com Reviewing Luis Suarez Sponsorship Deal Following Bite Incident

Online gambling firm 888.com is said to be reviewing its sponsorship deal with disgraced footballer Luis Suarez.  The payer is accused of biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during a Group stage elimination game that saw Uruguay advance.

On Thursday FIFA ruled that Suarez will undergo a nine-game ban from international play, which includes any remaining games at this year’s World Cup.

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What is the Payout Betting USA to Win Against Germany in the World Cup?

The payout for Team USA to win against Germany in the Group Stage of the 2014 World Cup was anywhere from US$750 to US$1050 for every US$100 bet or US$75 to US$105 for every US$10 bet depending on the book.

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Algeria vs. Russia World Cup Betting Odds

Algeria vs. Russia World Cup betting odds had Russia with slightly better than EVEN odds, Algeria at nearly 3/1 odds and the Draw would pay out US$26 for every US$10 bet. All odds courtesy of BetDSI.com here where you can claim up to US$2500 in free cash.

Half of those betting this matchup were backing Algeria.

This will be the second match played involving Algeria and Russia. The previous match was a friendly and it ended 2-2.

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Portugal vs. Ghana World Cup Betting Odds

Portugal vs. Ghana World Cup betting odds had Portugal at +110, paying US$11 for every US$10 bet.  Ghana was coming in at just shy of 2/1 odds.  The Draw would pay out US$31.50 for every US$10 bet.  All odds courtesy of BetDSI.com here

Both sides were getting pretty balanced action.  Either one could advance if the USA and Germany fail to draw.  Portugal will have the longest odds due to goal differential.

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USA vs. Germany Vegas Odds

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Rochester Area Restaurant Owners Charged With Running Offshore Sportsbook

Three Rochester, New York area men have been indicted on 23 counts for their role in running an offshore sportsbook. 

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UFC Fight Night 43 Odds - James Te Huna vs Nate Marquardt‬

BetDSI.com has your UFC Fight Night 43 odds for James Te Huna vs. Nate Marquardt and more right here.

It is a busy weekend of UFC action with UFC Fight Night 43 on Saturday in New Zealand featuring James Te Huna against Nate Marquardt and UFC Fight Night 44 in San Antonio with Jeremy Stephens against Cub Swanson.

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USA vs. Germany World Cup Betting Odds, Predictions From BetDSI.com

BetDSI.com has your USA vs. Germany World Cup betting odds and predictions.  Don’t forget to claim up to US$2500 in free cash here when you open an online betting account at BetDSI.com.

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MLB Betting Lines – Free Pick: Over is 8-2 in Rangers Last Ten Home Games

Today we will be on the Yankees/Raptors OVER 9.  5 of the last 6 games in this series have gone OVER the current total.

New York is just 5-16 in RH Hiroki Kuroda's (4-5, 4.23 ERA) last 21 road starts and 1-3 with a 5.65 ERA in five career starts at Toronto.

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Luis Suarez ‘Bite’ Bet Pays Off: 150 People Placed Wager With Betsson

Norwegian online gambling firm Betsson acknowledged on Wednesday that some 150 people across Europe wagered on Uruguay striker Luis Suarez biting one of his opponents.  That proved to be a safe bet.

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Does Golf need a PR makeover?

Recently, Businessweek published a story arguing that golf may be on the way out for the sport of choice for professionals looking to strike deals, and up and comers wanting to project success. CEO and Founder of 5W Public Relations Ronn Torossian dug into that story, and has some PR tips for golf and those who love the game.

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Honduras vs. Switzerland World Cup Betting Odds

Honduras vs. Switzerland World Cup betting odds were available at Sportsbook.com. Place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet FREE here up to US$100.  

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Ecuador vs. France World Cup Betting Odds

Ecuador vs. France World Cup betting odds were available at Sportsbook.com. Place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet FREE here up to US$100.  

France was at -137 odds, Ecuador was at 4/1 odds and the Draw was at 3/1 odds.

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Nigeria vs. Argentina World Cup Betting Odds

Nigeria vs. Argentina World Cup betting odds have Argentina as a 1/2 (-200) favorite.  Nigeria was coming in between 8/1 to 9/1 odds.  All betting courtesy of Sportsbook.com.  Place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet FREE here up to US$100.  

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MLB Betting Lines – Free Pick: Nationals Jordan Zimmermann 4-0 Against Brewers

Today Gambling911.com will be on the Washington Nationals at 100 (EVEN) vs. the Milwaukee Brewers.

We see this as a good play with the Nationals going 4-1 vs. Milwaukee in their last five meetings.  Even better, Nationals RH Jordan Zimmermann (5-4, 2.95 ERA) has been dominant in his last four starts and is 4-0 against the Brewers with a 2.19 ERA.

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Colombia vs. Japan World Cup Betting Odds

Colombia vs. Japan World Cup betting odds had Colombia as a favorite that pays US$12 for each US$10 bet.  Japan pays up to US$26.  The Draw pays up to US$26 as well.

68% of the bets were coming in on Colombia.

Japan needs a win and a loss from Greece in order to advance.

This will be the third ever meeting between these sides.

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Greece vs. Ivory Coast World Cup Betting Odds

Greece vs. Ivory Coast World Cup betting odds had Greece paying 3/1 odds and Ivory Coast at near EVEN odds.  The Draw pays US$25 on a US$10 bet.  All odds courtesy of AceSportsbook.com.

Greece has to win and Japan has to lose if the Greeks are to hit the Round of 16 for their first time at the World Cup.

For Ivory Coast, it's as simple as win and you're in.

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Costa Rica vs. England World Cup Betting Odds: Brits Backing Ticos

Costa Rica vs. England World Cup betting odds had England as a -115 to -120 favorite across the board, requiring a US$11.50 to US$12.00 to win US$10.  Costa Rica pays US$33 for every US$10 bet.  The Draw pays up to US$29 for every US$10 bet.

British punters are backing Costa Rica at a 55% clip despite the fact that the Ticos have already advanced.

But Costa Rica may be playing for pride here since a win will have them finish atop Group D regardless of the outcome of the Uruguay-Italy game.

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Italy vs. Uruguay World Cup Betting Odds

Italy vs. Uruguay World Cup betting odds had Italy as an 8/5 favorite, Uruguay at 7/5 and the Draw at 9/4 in this very tight matchup with important ramifications. Action is pretty balanced between both sides and the Draw.

A draw is good enough for Italy to qualify as they have a superior goal different to Uruguay. The Uruguayans need to win to reach the knock-out stages.

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PPH World Cup Betting -- Americans Must Sit and Wait After Tie with Portugal

Was it a heart-breaking ending for the United States soccer team, not to mention PPH World Cup bettors who had a nice price on them to win, on Sunday in Manaus?

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MLB Betting Lines – Free Pick: White Sox Orioles Under 7-0 Using Current Line

We’ve been on a bit of a roll of late and hope to continue with today’s play, which will be on the Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles UNDER 7.5You can bet this game here at AceSportsbook.com.

 

Using the current number, the UNDER in this series is 7-0 over the last seven meetings.  The UNDER is 23-9-1 in the last 33 meetings.

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Macau Authorities Bust US$645 Million World Cup Betting Ring

Authorities in Macau have arrested 22 individuals in connection with a worldwide US$645 million FIFA World Cup betting syndicate.  This is believed to be the biggest raid ever on a sports betting ring in the Chinese gambling enclave.

According to CNN, the illegal enterprise utilized three hotel rooms to take both Internet and phone wagers with one gambler placing a US$5 million bet.

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USA vs. Germany World Cup Odds: Draw at 7-2, Getting 70 Percent Early Action

USA vs. Germany World Cup betting odds had the Draw priced at 7-2 though Germany was still the favorite at 3/4 odds early on.  The Americans were a huge early underdog at 10-1.  All odds courtesy of BetDSI.com here.

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Netherlands v Chile World Cup Betting Odds: Dutch Have Not Lost Group Game Since ‘94

Netherlands v Chile World Cup betting odds had Holland requiring a US$17 bet to win US$10 (the $17 will be refunded if they win).  Chile had tremendous value at AceSportsbook.com, paying US$17 for every US$10 bet.

Chile was seeing more action (nearly half of all bets) due to the value and the fact that Nederland has already advanced.

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Croatia v Mexico World Cup Betting Odds, Prediction – Apostar al Fútbol

Croatia v Mexico World Cup betting odds were available at BetDSI.com here.  (apostar al fútbol)   

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Portugal vs. USA: Exact Total Goals Betting

SportsBettingOnline.com was offering betting on Portugal vs. USA Exact Total Goals.  You can find these offerings under PROP BETS in their Sportsbook section here.  SportsBettingOnline.com offers up to 10% back on both wins and losses.

Zero goals or a no-score draw would pay out $65 for every $10 bet.

1 goal pays $25 for every $10 bet.

2 or 3 goals scored pays $17.50 for every $10 bet.

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MLB Betting Lines - Free Pick: White Sox 1-9 in Danks Last 10 Minnesota Starts

You gotta love the White Sox going 1-9 in LH John Danks (6-5, 3.97 ERA) last 10 road starts vs. Twins and Minnesota looking to sweep Chicago at home.  What we don’t love though is the Minnesota -142 line when Danks has pitched relatively well of late and the Twins are just hovering around the .500 mark. 

Instead, Gambling911.com will be on the OVER 8 for the White Sox/Twins game.

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South Korea v Algeria World Cup Betting Odds

South Korea v Algeria World Cup betting odds had South Korea as a 6/4 odds favorite and both Algeria and the Draw at 2/1 odds.  You can bet this World Cup matchup at Bookmaker and qualify to receive up to US$2500 in free cash here.   

Both sides were getting around 40% of the betting action.

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United States vs. Portugal Morning Betting Odds: 2014 World Cup

Carrie Stroup here with your United States vs. Portugal morning betting odds and this is yet another big game getting plenty of traction here at Gambling911.com, not to mention Sportsbook.com, which is taking thousands of bets on this critical matchup Sunday.

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USA vs. Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo Betting Props, Margin of Victory, More

Carrie Stroup here and there is more to betting on World Cup matchups than simply placing a wager on which side will win.  Case in point:  USA vs. Portugal.  At Sportsbook.com there is a whole menu of wagering options (as seen by scrolling down), some of which offer huge payouts.

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