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$87.5 Million Bet On This Year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/08/2011

Some Vegas Sportsbooks Saved by Last Minute Steelers Surge

Some Las Vegas sportsbooks like The M, The Venetian, Hard Rock and Tropicana made out well this Super Bowl. 

“We took a ton of Steeler moneyline bets,” Sportsbook Director Mike Colbert told the Las Vegas Sun. “I expected Steeler money to come in today and it did. It was a lot more than I expected. We really tried to balance the book, but it just so happened that the Packers were much better for us.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/07/2011

John Stossel: Spending The Super Bowl in Handcuffs

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2011

No Syracuse Point Shaving Scandal School Blog Claims

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/02/2011

betED.com Super Bowl Props Betting

Submitted by Payton on, Feb/01/2011

Delaware Shut Out Once Again From Super Bowl

Once again, the three legal sportsbooks in Delaware that take wagers on NFL games all season long will be shut out for the Super Bowl.  (Bet on hundreds of Super Bowl props here at Bookmaker.eu, serving the sports bettor since 1985.  LIVE WAGERING on every play available). 

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/24/2011

Betting on the Green Bay Packers a Killer to Sportsbooks

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/24/2011

Former English Sports Betting Boss Now Training to Preach

A popular TV show called "Where Are They Now?" tracked down people who were famous years ago to find out what became of them.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/18/2011

Billy Walters Never Had a Losing Year (Video Now Available)

Everybody has been talking about the Billy Walters segment that aired Sunday night on 60 Minutes. 

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/17/2011

Did NFL Apply Pressure On CBS Not To Mention Billy Walters Piece?

Noticeably absent from the Jets-Patriots NFL game late Sunday afternoon was CBS’ promotion of a segment on famed sports bettor Billy Walters.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/16/2011

Somach Blasted For 60 Minutes Billy Walters Snafu

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/16/2011

CBS Drops The Ball On Billy Walters Sports Betting Piece

CBS has dropped the ball in its upcoming segment this Sunday on "60 Minutes" about professional sports bettor Billy Walters.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jan/14/2011

OpenBet in £208m Management Buy-Out

A major technology company, whose clients include William Hill and Ladbrokes, is undergoing a major Management buy-out to the tune of £208 million, this according to the Telegraph.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/13/2011

New Jersey Online Gambling Just In Time For Dying Atlantic City

Remember back in the days when Atlantic City used to be a dump?

Well, the casino Mecca is heading back in that direction it seems.

The Newark Star Ledger this week reported that, in just four short years, the nation’s second largest gambling destination has lost nearly 25 percent of its market share.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/11/2011

New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Passes Through Assembly

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/10/2011

Philadelphia Inquirer: Las Vegas Bookies Crushed By Packers Win

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/10/2011

New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Goes To Assembly Today

A bill to legalize Internet gambling in the state of New Jersey goes before the assembly today (January 10, 2011) at 1 pm EST.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/10/2011

Vegas Sportsbooks Were Hoping For Colts-Falcons Super Bowl

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/08/2011

Oregon Man Bets Marriage on BCS Championship Game

With the Ducks a +2.5 underdog in the upcoming BCS Championship game against Auburn, one Oregon man is willing to bet his marriage on the game.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/07/2011

Slow Paying WSEX Gets More Exposure On CNBC

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/02/2011

XL Bet Shuts Down, Stiffs Players

An obscure online sports betting website, XL Bet, has closed its doors for good, stiffing customers in the process. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/29/2010

William Hill Shutting Stores, Paddy Power Big Hiring Plans

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/17/2010

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