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Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet: April 19

Yesterday Gambling911.com went 1-1 with its Baseball picks, only losing with Tampa Bay in overtime.  Visit Gambling911.com daily for all the latest plays.

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/19/2013

World Sports Exchange Finally Shuts Its Doors: Sinisterly Apologies

After years of slow pays and no pays, one of the first online gambling websites has unceremoniously shut its doors.

World Sports Exchange is officially dead following 17 years in business.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2013

2013 Week 1 NFL Betting Lines Now Up at BetOnline

It may not even be May at the time of this publication but the folks at BetOnline have just posted 2013 Week 1 NFL betting lines (available here and subject to change leading up to start of season so Gambling911.com advises locking in bets here).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/19/2013

Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra Capo Anthony Staino Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Gambling

Anthony Staino, 55, of Swedesboro, N.J., pleaded guilty yesterday to participating in a racketeering conspiracy as a capo in the Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra (LCN) Family and committing loan sharking and illegal gambling.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/19/2013

Grizzlies vs. Clippers Betting Line – 2013 NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Grizzlies vs. Clippers betting line, courtesy of Sportsbook.com where you can claim your FREE $100 BET here.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/19/2013

Bulls vs. Nets Betting Line – 2013 NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Bulls vs. Nets betting line, courtesy of Sportsbook.com where you can claim your FREE $100 BET here.

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Sportsbook.ag Line & Total: Brooklyn -4.5 & 182.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/19/2013

Warriors Nuggets Point Spread – 2013 NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Warriors vs. Nuggets point spread, courtesy of Sportsbook.com where you can claim your FREE $100 BET here.

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Sportsbook.ag Line & Total: Denver -8 & 210.5

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/19/2013

Celtics vs. Knicks Point Spread – 2013 NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Celtics vs. Knicks point spread, courtesy of Sportsbook.com where you can claim your FREE $100 BET here.

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Sportsbook.ag Line & Total: New York -6.5 & 191

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/19/2013

2013 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds – Series Futures

Carrie Stroup here and Sportsbook.com has just released its 2013 NBA Playoffs series betting odds.  You can find all the latest odds here and claim your FREE $100 bet.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/18/2013

Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet: April 18

We here at Gambling911.com have been getting slaughtered in recent days following last year’s terrific run.  Hopefully today’s plays will signal a turn-around.  “Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet” is a daily free picks column appearing on the Gambling911.com website so be sure to bookmark us and check out the daily Baseball picks here.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/18/2013

Producer of Showtime’s ‘Ray Donovan’ Denies Wrongdoing in FBI Poker Sting

Bryan Zuriff, an Executive Producer for the upcoming Showtime drama “Ray Donovan” has denied any wrongdoing in connection to an FBI probe of high stake poker games and sports betting with ties to the Russian Mafia.

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/18/2013

UFC on FOX 7 Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your UFC on Fox 7 betting odds courtesy of our friends at Sportsbook.com, where you can claim your FREE $100 BET here.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/18/2013

Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet: April 17

Gambling911.com has your latest free picks following a wash out on Tuesday of both games we had plays on.  The Phillies-Reds game was postponed at the bottom of the 9th inning without a score.  “Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet” is a daily free picks column appearing on the Gambling911.com website so be sure to bookmark us and check out the daily Baseball picks here.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/17/2013

Legends Sports to Shut Down: Will Transfer Accounts to Other Book

Exactly one week after indictments were handed down against 34 individuals tied to Panama-based Legends Sports, that long established sportsbook has made the decision to shut down.

Legends alerted customers via email that they were in talks with another top online sportsbook to have all accounts transferred.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/17/2013

Boston Bruins Most Bet on Team of Day Following Terrorist Attack

The Boston Bruins were the single most wagered on team Wednesday as they are set to play their first home game since Monday’s terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon.  Sportsbook.com called the Bruins a “sentimental favorite”. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/17/2013

NJ Men Arrested for Running Illegal Poker Games Tied to Russian Mob

Yugheshwar Rajkumar of Bergen County, New Jersey, has been taken into custody for his alleged role in running high stakes poker games tied to Russian organized crime. 

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The games were attended by Hollywood celebrities, athletes and high powered Wall Street executives, according to an indictment handed down on Tuesday.  

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/17/2013

Spiros ‘The Greek’ Athanas Released on $1 Million Bond

One of online sports betting’s most legendary bookmakers, Spiros “The Greek” Athanas, has been released on $1 million bond according to court documents.

Athanas, one of 34 charged last Wednesday in connection to his alleged role in a multi-billion dollar sports betting ring, turned himself in two days later.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/16/2013

FBI Names Poker Hostess Molly Bloom, Others in Massive Gambling Ring Raid

Feds released the names of poker players connected to an investigation into a Russian organized crime ring that held high stakes poker games.

FBI agents arrested several people Tuesday in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and elsewhere as part of the investigation.  Federal agents also searched a Madison Avenue art gallery located within the prestigious Carlyle Hotel.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/16/2013

NY’s Carlyle Hotel Raided in High Stakes Poker Probe With Mafia, Art Ties

A section of New York’s ritzy Carlyle Hotel was raided on early Tuesday in connection to an international multi-billion dollar gambling investigation with alleged ties to the Russian Mafia.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/16/2013

Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet: It Was a Blue Monday

We won’t mince words – Monday’s Baseball picks were horrible as we go 0-2 following a 9-2 run.  “Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet” is a daily free picks column appearing on the Gambling911.com website so be sure to bookmark us and check out the daily Baseball picks here.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/16/2013

Vegas Refunds Celtics-Pacers Season Win Total Bets

In light of Monday’s tragic terrorist bombings at the Boston Marathon, Las Vegas sportsbooks have decided to refund all Celtics/Pacers season win total bets, according to Randy J. Bell of Pregame.com.  It was not immediately clear if online sportsbooks would follow suit.

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Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/16/2013

Legends Sports ‘Bookie’ to Remain Behind Bars: Deemed a ‘Fight Risk’

While three of four individuals arrested in Florida for their role in a massive multi billion dollar sports betting ring have been released on bond, one will remain behind bars.

Prosecutors claim Philip Gurian, 51, acted as a “bookie” out of his Boca Raton home on behalf of Panama-based Legends Sports.  The Sun-Sentinel reported Monday evening that Gurian had employees working for him in 10 different states and 6 countries.  He is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/15/2013

Ladbrokes Shares Plunge: Profit Warning Issued

LONDON (Reuters) - Ladbrokes , Britain's second largest bookmaker, warned investors it expected annual operating profit to fall this year after a poor performance from horse racing and online gaming in the first quarter.

Ladbrokes shares fell eight percent after the unscheduled trading statement, which dashed expectations that the company was turning itself around after problems with its online operations last year.

Submitted by Reuters on, Apr/15/2013

Private Equity Group Sports Betting Bill SB346 Advances in Nevada Senate

A bill to allow private equity groups to place large bets at Nevada sportsbooks has advanced in the state Senate with the Judiciary Committee amending and approving Senate Bill 346 this past Friday.

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/15/2013

Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet: It’s All About The Dodgers This Week

“Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet” is a daily free picks column appearing on the Gambling911.com website so be sure to bookmark us.  This week it’s all Dodgers, Dodgers, Dodgers – granted, they will likely carry a steep price against the lowly San Diego Padres. 

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/15/2013

Phillies vs. Reds Betting Line – April 15

Carrie Stroup here with your Phillies vs. Reds betting line for April 15, courtesy of our friends at Sportsbook.com where you can claim your FREE $100 BET HERE

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/15/2013

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Advantages Week 3: Totals Betting Alert

Tristan H. Cockcroft of ESPN.com forecasted some vital Week 3 hitting advantages for both Fantasy Baseball aficionados and sports bettors alike.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/15/2013

Formula One Group Looks to Acquire Online Betting Exchange Betfair

A private equity firm that owns Formula One motor racing is looking into the possible purchase of Europe’s largest betting exchange, Betfair. 

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CVC Capital Partners confirmed on Monday it was in talks with investors about the possibility of a joint offer for the wagering firm, said to be worth around £800 million.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/15/2013

Betting on Baseball: So Much for That Arizona Over as G911 Goes 9-2

We at Gambling911.com couldn’t help ourselves by offering a pick on the OVER 9 for Sunday’s Dodgers-Diamondbacks game.  After all, LA has gone 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a right handed starter in Trevor Cahill.  Josh Beckett came into this game just 1-4 over in the last 5 road starts.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/14/2013

Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet: 8-1 Since Tuesday

“Betting Baseball – The Hot Sheet” has your latest picks for Sunday April 14, 2013 and, as always, come back daily here to get the latest plays.  We are 8-1 since Tuesday.

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/14/2013

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