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Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals Line at -6
The Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals line was posted at -6 in favor of Oakland for Friday’s late night Preseason NFL game. 55 percent of those betting this game were backing the underdog Raiders here at WagerWeb.com.
New York Jets 2012 Odds: Comes Down to Tebow vs. Sanchez
The New York Jets 2012 odds have the franchise at long 6/1 odds to win the AFC East (with New England a huge favorite) and at 11/1 odds to win the 2013 AFC Championship. Everything seems to hinge on who will ultimately be named the starting quarterback: Tim Tebow or Mark Sanchez.
Arlington Million 2012 Betting Odds
Sportsbook has your Arlington Million 2012 betting odds for Saturday August 18 with Crackerjack King and Boisterous both the co-favorites, paying good odds at 3/1. Little Mike was coming in with 4/1 odds.
Jaguars vs. Saints Betting Line - 2012 Preseason NFL: Heavy Injuries for Jacksonville
The Jaguars vs. Saints betting line had New Orleans as a -6.5 point favorite, though Gambling911.com has seen the number at -7 at some online books.
Secretariat Stakes 2012 Betting Odds – Arlington Park: Silver Max a ‘Steal’
The Secretariat Stakes 2012 betting odds for Saturday August 18 at Arlington Park had Silver Max as the 6/5 early favorite with Summer Front close behind at 9/5. These odds courtesy of Sportsbook, which offers an 8 percent rebate over the Web for losses.
Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens Line at -2.5: 65 Percent of Public Backs the Dog
The Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens betting line had the Ravens as a -2.5 favorite vs. a Detroit team that was getting around 65 percent of the public betting action at Bookmaker.eu.
The spread on this game was ranging between -1 to -2.5 across the board.
Bills vs. Vikings Line Between -1 and -2.5 Favoring Minnesota
The Bills vs. Vikings line for Week 2 of the NFL Preseason had Minnesota as a -1 to -2.5 point favorite depending on the book. Bookmaker.eu offered a line of -2.5 with even betting action on both sides, so Gambling911.com does not anticipate this number moving more than a half point before game time.
Titans vs. Bucs Betting Line – Preseason NFL 2012: Heavy Tennessee Backing
The Titans vs. Bucs betting line for Week 2 of the Preseason NFL 2012 had Tampa Bay anywhere from a -1 point favorite to -3.5 depending on the sportsbook. Wagerweb.com listed the Buccaneers as a -3 point favorite. Tennessee, as the underdog, was seeing 70 percent of the public betting action on the spread.
Police on Hunt for Londonderry Armed Robber Who Entered Bookmaker Brandishing Baton
Police in Londonderry want the public’s assistance in finding an armed robber who reportedly entered a Blucher Street area bookmaker brandishing a baton.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5.40pm a man, carrying a baton entered the premises and demanded money from a member of staff.
“The man smashed a number of television screens in the premises before making off empty handed. No-one was injured during the incident. The man is described as being approximately 5’8” tall and wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
Montana Man Charged With Running Internet Gambling Website
BILLINGS, Mont. (Associated Press) A man with a 2003 conviction for running an illegal bookmaking business out of a Billings card room is now charged with helping people access an illegal Internet gambling site.
The Billings Gazette reports John Fischer pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony charge of operating an illegal gambling enterprise.
Denver Broncos Odds to Win AFC West: Elway Says Manning Throwing Ball Better Than Ever
The Denver Broncos odds to win the 2012 AFC West still had terrific value considering the payout would be $15.50 on every $10 bet at WagerWeb.com as the team’s Executive in charge John Elway claimed Thursday that starting quarterback Peyton Manning is “throwing the ball better than ever”.
2012 Week 2 Preseason NFL Betting Odds: Eight Underdogs See More Public Action
The 2012 Week 2 Preseason NFL betting odds are out and available at Bookmaker.eu here.
Some interesting observations made by Gambling911.com:
*Eight of the underdogs were seeing more of the public action. That’s half of the sixteen games being played.
Dolphins vs. Panthers Line at Carolina -4: Preseason NFL August 17
Those of you betting Preseason NFL on Friday August 17, take note. The Dolphins vs. Panthers line had Carolina as a -4 point favorite at Bookmaker.eu.
67 percent of those betting this game were backing Miami despite that team’s recent turmoil a la the Chad Johnson arrest for alleged domestic violence and subsequent release from the Dolphins.
Bwin Signs Three-Year Deal With Football Club Manchester United
The world’s largest online sports betting firm, Bwin, confirmed on Thursday that it has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with England Premier League football club Manchester United for an undisclosed amount.
How to Bet NFL Point Spreads
Want to learn how to bet NFL Point Spreads? So you want to tackle the beast that is football betting, but you have no idea where to start, not a clue what a spread is other than another word for buffet. The moneyline? You’re still in the dark. Over/Under? Well, a little light is coming through.
West Brom v Liverpool Winner Betting Odds 18 August
West Brom v Liverpool winner betting odds for 18 August of the Premier League had West Brom at 3/1, Liverpool at EVEN and the Draw at 5/2. Bookmaker.eu has all your Premier League betting and is offering up to US$500 in FREE WAGERS to qualified new customers here.
Liverpool is getting 65 percent of the betting action in this matchup.
Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers Line at Pack -2.5 to -3
The Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers line was coming in at Packers -2.5 to -3 depending on the book. Belmont.com had this one at Green Bay -3.
Cantor Gaming Combines Fantasy Football and Gambling
Gambling911.com reported just the other day on how Web-based sportsbooks such as Northbet were starting to enter the Fantasy Football fray. Now comes word that gambling giant Cantor Gaming will be offering its own Fantasy Football variant.
And, yes, there is gambling involved.
Bengals vs. Falcons Line: Preseason NFL August 15
The Bengals vs. Falcons line had Atlanta between a -4 and -5 point favorite Thursday night. This game goes off at 8 pm EDT and can be bet online at WagerWeb.com here.
2012 Preseason Team Quarterback Ratings – Top 6
Tony George of TonyGeorgeSports.com has released his 2012 Preseason NFL Team Quarterback Ratings and here they are….
Chicago Bears 2012 Odds to Win NFC North: Brian Urlacher to Undergo Knee Surgery
News that middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee likely will not alter the Chicago Bears 2012 odds of winning the NFC North, which at press time had them paying out $350 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu.
England v Italy Betting Odds for 15 August Friendly: Theo Walcott Latest to Pull Out
England v Italy betting odds had England at 6/4, Italy at 2/1 and the Draw at 11/5. Bookmaker.eu was offering odds on this and other international friendlys with qualified new customers eligible for up to US$500 in FREE BETS here.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has pulled out of the England squad due to a bruised thigh.
Australia Sport Welcomes Proposed Fixing Laws
SYDNEY (Associated Press) Australia's major sporting organizations have thrown their support behind proposed new laws that include penalties of up to 10 years in prison for sports corruption and match-fixing.
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports which includes football, cricket, both rugby codes, tennis and Australian Rules football said Tuesday it commends plans by the New South Wales state government to introduce the Crimes Amendment (Cheating at Gambling) Bill 2012.
Carolina Panthers Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl: Stroup Says Team has Value
At 40/1 odds, the Carolina Panthers winning the 2013 Super Bowl would result in quite the windfall.
In a division where the favorite, New Orleans Saints, enter the season mired in controversy, Carolina has an excellent shot at advancing deep into the Playoffs provided all the pieces come together.
England v S. Africa - 3rd Test Game Odds: Kevin Pietersen Text Scandal Gives Punters Edge
England v S. Africa – 3rd Test Game betting odds had England promising a payout of US$25 for every US$10 bet while South Africa would pay out US$18. A “texting” scandal involving England Cricketer Kevin Pietersen has overshadowed much of the betting activity taking place for this Thursday’s upcoming matchup.
New York Giants Odds to Win NFC East, 2013 Super Bowl: Hakeem Nicks Activated
The New York Giants were an absolutely ridiculous 18/1 odds long shot to win the 2013 Super Bowl despite being the reigning champions. The folks at WagerWeb.com, along with other online bookmakers, don’t even have the Giants winning the NFC East. That honor goes to the Philadelphia Eagles, though both teams paid slightly better than EVEN odds at the time this was published – August 13, 2012.
‘Hard Knocks’ or Hard Luck: Is HBO NFL Reality Show a Jinx?
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Yup, it looks like HBO's NFL-themed reality TV show "Hard Knocks," which premiered its seventh season last week, has become the latest form of sports media to jinx the athletes it embraces.
The Sports Illustrated cover jinx is well-known: for years, athletes who have appeared on the sports magazine's iconic cover have shortly thereafter encountered various degrees of bad luck, including arrests, trades and injuries.
Daniel Agger Still Favored to Go to Manchester City Despite Wanting to Stay in Liverpool
Liverpool have rejected a £20m bid from Manchester City for defender Daniel Agger while the odds of him being sent off to play with the champions remained at 4/7 at Skybet, one of the few online bookmakers still offering odds on Agger late Monday evening.
Agger has also said that he would prefer to stay in Liverpool.
Free Fantasy Football Now Available at Northbet
If a sportsbook, racebook, and casino aren’t enough to get your gaming fix, Northbet has added another option with free fantasy football. This will be Nothbet’s second season offering free weekly contests to all of its customers. The weekly contests use a salary cap format that allows customers to choose the players they want to fill a weekly roster without exceeding the salary cap value. Unlike traditional fantasy football with long drafts and the fear of season-ending injuries, Northbet’s weekly contests let the customer start fresh
Oakland Raiders Odds to Win the 2013 Super Bowl: Payout Would be Huge
The Oakland Raiders odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were coming in at 60-1, and this is a team you might not want to overlook, especially at this great value.
