Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire

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C Costigan

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17 July, 2019

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Wednesday July 17, 2019.

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Kiss an Alien, Then Place Your Area 51 Bets

The US Air Force on Wednesday warned against storming Area 51 as the Facebook event - dubbed "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us." - reached 1.5 million attendees.

This warning comes as the oldest US-facing sportsbook, Bookmaker.eu, posts odds on Area 51.

"The United States Air Force is aware of the Facebook post," Air Force spokesperson Laura McAndrews told ABC News in a statement. "The Nevada Test and Training Range is an area where the Air Force tests and trains combat aircraft. As a matter of practice, we do not discuss specific security measures, but any attempt to illegally access military installations or military training areas is dangerous.”

I’m a bad influence even to the aliens #Area51 pic.twitter.com/ipltR95xQr
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 16, 2019

More Alien Craziness

keep yourself in peak condition for the #Area51 raid pic.twitter.com/6AsfXrZvTW
— strange thing (@notashkybadong) July 16, 2019

This is legit me when I meet an alien pet from #Area51 pic.twitter.com/8gH7wMbaC3
— Leo Kuhan (@itsleokuhan) July 17, 2019

Getting ready for an all inclusive holiday to shagalouf with the alien we all stole from area51 #area51raid pic.twitter.com/6JlRJyaJCu
— Area51 memes (@Area51RaidMeme) July 16, 2019

Hossein Qualifies as a Nonpro?

What an awesome decision! Hossein qualifies as a non-pro though? How? https://t.co/R6IMm22YVP
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) July 17, 2019

Oddsshark Picks Expert on the OVER in the Jays/Rays Game (Watch)

.@KrisOddsShark is going back to the Jays/Red Sox series but this time he's on the OVER.

He broke down the bet on today's episode of @guysandbets. pic.twitter.com/HgxasJAbdR
— Odds Shark (@OddsShark) July 17, 2019

Bet Which of These NBA Teams Will Make the Playoffs

BetOnline has released futures odds on which NBA teams will make the Playoffs

To make the #NBA Playoffs:

Nets
Yes -280, No +240

Warriors
Yes -350, No +290

Lakers
Yes -500, No +400

Knicks
Yes +500, No -650

76ers
Yes -1250, No +800

more> https://t.co/Men0fN8Uod
— Dave Mason (@DaveMasonBOL) July 16, 2019

Hilarious Lakers Matter New Sitcom (Watch Below)

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Woods, Johnson Odds Fade Ahead of Open Championship

Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson have seen their odds to win #TheOpen fade in recent weeks. Are they worth wagering at their current price? https://t.co/ua9JSga785
— SportsBettingDime (@SBD) July 17, 2019

Bitcoin Takes a Hit With US Lawmakers Challenging Facebook's Libra

Bitcoin prices tumbled below the $10,000-mark Wednesday alongside other cryptocurrencies as U.S. lawmakers cast doubts that they will give the nod to Facebook's own digital coin plans.

U.S. lawmakers grilled Facebook on its plans to introduce its own virtual currency, dubbed Libra, with David Marcus, the company's top executive overseeing the planned project, in Washington on Tuesday to answer questions from the Senate Banking Committee.

The social media behemoth is pressing to get Washington onside after shocking regulators and lawmakers with its June 18 announcement of its plans to introduce its own virtual currency next year.