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Pirates vs. Cubs Series Betting Line – May 15

The Pirates vs. Cubs series betting line for Friday May 15 had Pittsburgh as a +116 road dog, Chicago as a -122 home favorite and the total set at 9.5.

There is little advantage in the series as each ball club has won five games spread out over the last ten.  The home team has won six out of ten and four of the last five.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/15/2015

Where Can I Bet the 2015 Preakness Online? Best Sites

One of the best sites in which to bet the 2015 Preakness online would be our friends at Sportsbook.ag, which was offering the most wagering options and – in many cases – the best payout odds.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/15/2015

Preakness Stakes 2015 Payouts

The Preakness Stakes 2015 payouts will be rather extraordinary should any of the long shots end up winning. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/15/2015

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks Game 1 Betting Odds – Stanley Cup Playoffs

BetDSI.com has your Blackhawks vs. Ducks betting line for May 15 courtesy of our friends at BetDSI.com. 

Anaheim Ducks -140, Chicago Blackhawks +120, total 5 over

Star Power

Submitted by Guest on, May/15/2015

Bookie Sentenced to 4.5 Years Had Enforcer Willing to ‘Bite Your Face Off’

A Naples area bookie claiming ties to offshore sportsbook owner Spiros “The Greek” Athanas and a $100,000 per month nationwide network of enforcers to collect debt was in reality “small time” according to his lawyer.

Thomas Welch, 49, was sentenced to 4 ½ years behind bars after pleading guilty to single counts of racketeering and money laundering in connection to his local and Internet-based sports betting business.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/15/2015

Divining Rod Preakness Stakes Odds

Divining Rod Preakness Stakes odds were coming in at 18-1 for a payout potential of $180 on every $10 bet

Winner of the Lexington Stakes, Divining Rod is yet to race against this good a field.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/14/2015

Tale of Verve Preakness Stakes Odds

Tale of Verve Preakness Stakes odds were coming in at 51-1 for a payout potential of $510 on every $10 bet

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/14/2015

Danzig Moon Preakness Stakes Odds

Danzig Moon Preakness Stakes odds were coming in at 17-1 for a payout potential of $170 on every $10 bet

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/14/2015

American Pharoah Preakness Stakes Odds – To Win Triple Crown: The Victor Espinoza Edge

In addition to odds on American Pharoah to win the 2015 Preakness Stakes, most online sportsbooks were also still offering odds on the Kentucky Derby winner taking the Triple Crown.

The Yes pays $24.50 for every $10 bet.

The X Factor here may very well be jockey Victor Espinoza. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/14/2015

2015 Preakness Stakes Contenders: American Pharoah, Firing Line Lead the Pack

BetDSI.com has your 2015 Preakness Stakes contenders that including the likes of American Pharoah, Firing Line and Dortmund. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/14/2015

Beatty: Sports Betting is a Game of Skill Like Daily Fantasy Sports

Bill “Dangerfield” Beatty, a stand up comedian who writes for the gaming news site CalvinAyre.com, this week brings up an interesting point:  Essentially, if daily fantasy sports and online poker are really “games of skill”, how can sports betting not be?

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/14/2015

Hawks vs. Wizards Game 6 Betting Line – 2015 NBA Playoffs

BetDSI.com has your Hawks vs. Wizards betting line for Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks 2-3 ATS on the Road in the Playoffs

Submitted by Guest on, May/14/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Preakness: Mr Z

Odds to win the 2015 Preakness Stakes had Mr Z at 35-1 with a payout potential of $350 for every $10 bet.

BetOnline

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/14/2015

Rockets vs. Clippers Game 6 Betting Line – 2015 NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Rockets vs. Clippers Game 6 betting line courtesy of Sportsbook.ag.

Western Conference – Semifinals – Game 6

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/14/2015

Cavs vs. Bulls Game 6 Betting Line – NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Cavs vs. Bulls Game 6 betting line for the 2015 NBA Playoffs.

Eastern Conference – Semifinals- Game 6

Sportsbook.ag Line: Chicago -2.5, Total: 193.0

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/14/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Preakness: Dortmund

Odds to win the 2015 Preakness Stakes had Dortmund at 4-1, priced similarly to Firing Line with a payout potential of $40 for every $10 bet.  Dortmund was the 3rd place finisher at this year’s Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/14/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Preakness: Firing Line

Odds to win the 2015 Preakness Stakes had Firing Line set at 4/1 for a payout potential of $40 on every $10 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/14/2015

Royals vs. Rangers Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 14

Gambling911.com is all over the Royals vs. Rangers UNDER 9 with the number having dropped from 9.5 and still falling to 8.5 at press time.  The books were seemingly enticing action on the OVER since 85% were backing the higher number of runs.  The proper reaction one would think is to bring the number up to 10.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/14/2015

American Pharoah Preakness Post Position One has Only Seen One Winner

The post position draw took place Wednesday for the 2015 Preakness Stakes with American Pharoah being rewarded the dreaded number one post. 

Only one of the last 54 Preakness winners has started from the number one post position.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/13/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship

BetDSI.com has your odds to win the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship.  Below we look at a few of the top contenders with the best chance of winning. 

Rory McIlroy 3.5-1

Jim Furyk 16-1

Henrik Stenson 17-1

Phil Mickelson 22-1

Hideki Matsuyama 23-1

Bill Haas 27-1

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2015

Mississippi Introduces Legislation to Allow Sports Betting

Mississippi has become the latest state to introduce legislation that would permit sports betting.

House Bill 806, introduced Wednesday, is sponsored by Democrat state rep. Chuck Espy.

Currently the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to rule on a New Jersey challenge of the Bradley Act, or PASPA, a federal law banning sports betting in all but a handful of states.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/13/2015

Grizzlies vs. Warriors Game 5 Betting Odds

BetDSI.com has your Grizzlies vs. Warriors Game 5 betting odds for the 2015 NBA Playoffs.

Warriors Finally Getting Tested

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2015

Rangers vs. Capitals Game 7 Betting Line

BetDSI.com has your Rangers vs. Capitals Game 7 betting line for the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ovechkin Guarantees a Washington Win

Submitted by Guest on, May/13/2015

Grizzlies vs. Warriors Game 5 Betting Line and Mets vs. Cubs Preview

Carrie Stroup has your Grizzlies vs. Warriors Game 5 betting line and your Mets vs. Cubs wagering preview for May 13.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (61-30) at GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (73-17)

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/13/2015

Twins vs. Tigers Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 13

Gambling911.com has your Twins vs. Tigers series betting pick and daily fantasy sports plays for Wednesday May 13.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ricky Nolasco (2-1, 9.00 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Kyle Lobstein (3-2, 3.00)

We are liking the OVER 8.5 in this one.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/13/2015

2015 Preakness Weather Forecast: Rain Chances Diminish But Isolated Storms Possible

As of Wednesday, the 2015 Preakness Stakes weather forecast called for a 30% chance of an isolated thunderstorm just prior to or at race time Saturday. 

This is an improvement over Tuesday’s slightly more ominous forecast of a 50% likelihood.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/13/2015

Pirates vs. Phillies Series Betting Picks – May 13

Gambling911.com has your Pirates vs. Phillies series betting picks for May 13.

We will be on the UNDER 6.5 (This one opened at 7) and Pittsburgh at a very good price of -117.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (1-2, 2.79 ERA) vs. Phillies LH Cole Hamels (2-3, 3.68)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/13/2015

Phil Gordon on Tom Brady: ‘I Know He Cheats at Blackjack Too, He’s a Card Counter’

In a shocking tweet made by the host of Bravo’s “Celebrity Poker Showdown”, Phil Gordon alleges that New England Patriot starting quarterback Tom Brady routinely cheats at blackjack while playing in casinos.

From Phil Gordon:

Hey, I know for sure #TomBrady "cheats" at Blackjack -- he's a card counter (I taught him).  About the same advantage gain - 1-2%?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/13/2015

BetClic.com Players Face Fines: 79 Players Forced to Pay Thousands of Euros

A government crackdown on the European online gambling website BetClic.com has resulted in some 79 individuals having to pay thousands of dollars in fines….and this is just the beginning, authorities have warned.

BetOnline

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/12/2015

2015 Preakness Horses That Run Best in Mud: The Mudders

Weather Alert for the 2016 Preakness Stakes: Early Forecast Calls for 90 Percent Chance of Rain.  With rain in the forecast for the 2016 Preakness, Gambling911.com looks at the horses that run best in mud, commonly referred to as the mudders.

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Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/12/2015

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