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London Olympics Betting Odds – August 9: Women’s 10k Swimming, Men’s 200m

The London Olympics betting odds for August 9 feature the final day in which medals will be handed out for swimming with the Women’s 10k Swimming event going off at 7 am EDT at Bookmaker, which was giving away up to US$500 in FREE BETS to qualified customers here

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/08/2012

Buffalo Bills 2012 Regular Season Wins Total Betting Odds, Prediction

The Buffalo Bills 2012 regular season wins total betting odds were listed at OVER/UNDER 8 at BetOnline, which was offering up to $900 in FREE BETS to qualified new customers here

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/08/2012

New Jersey Sports Betting Moving Forward Despite Lawsuit

Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (imega.org) head Joe Brennan, Jr. tells Gambling911.com that a suit filed Tuesday on behalf of the four professional sports leagues and NCAA will not stop legalized sports betting from moving forward in New Jersey. 

“The leagues should not get an injunction since they cannot prove irreparable harm,” Brennan noted, with a sports betting measure expected to be approved in November. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2012

Denver Broncos Regular Season Win Total Betting, Odds to Win AFC West

The Denver Broncos regular season win total betting had oddsmakers only mildly excited with the OVER 8.5 at -160.  For those thinking Peyton Manning will not be fully recovered, the UNDER 8.5 pays $130 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu, which has been serving the sports wagering public since 1985 and is giving qualified customers up to $500 in FREE BETS.   

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/07/2012

Olympic Men’s Basketball Betting Odds – August 8: Argentina vs. Brazil, Australia vs. USA

sp between Argentina and Brazil and Australia and the US along with Spain vs. France and Lithuania vs. Russia.   All odds were courtesy of Bookmaker.eu, which was giving away up to US$500 in FREE BETS here

Before you get too down on Australia, keep in mind that Team USA must cover by 33 points in this matchup.  80 percent of those betting on Australia vs. USA were still backing the huge favorite. 

Argentina vs. Brazil was promising to be more competitive with Argentina a -3.5 point favorite. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/07/2012

Lesniak on Major League Sports, NCAA NJ Sports Betting Suit: ‘Bring It On’

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak, who co-sponsored a bill to legalize sports betting in the Garden State, laughed off reports that the four major sports leagues and NCAA had filed a suit to prevent his bill from moving forward.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/07/2012

Breaking News: NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, NCAA Sue New Jersey Over Sports Betting

(Reuters) - U.S. college and professional sports leagues filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to stop New Jersey's plans to legalize sports betting.

The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey says that a law signed in January to allow sports betting at the state's racetracks and at Atlantic City casinos violates a broad federal ban on wagering on sports events.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/07/2012

Tiger Woods Odds to Win 2012 PGA Championship at 9 to 1

Tiger Woods odds to win the 2012 PGA Championship were coming in at 9/1 early on at Bookmaker.eu, which was offering up to US$500 in FREE BETS to qualified new customers here

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/07/2012

Betting the NFL on a Tablet Now Possible as Bookmaker Unveils New Website for iPad Users

Bookmaker has unveiled its new tablet website just in time for the 2012 NFL betting season. 

A tablet computer is a mobile device larger than a phone, the most popular of which is the Apple iPad.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/06/2012

London Olympics Men’s Triathlon Betting Odds

Tuesday’s Olympics betting brings us the very best in Men’s Triathlon odds, which can be found at Bookmaker.eu, which was offering up to US$500 in FREE BETS.  This event must be wagered on prior to 6 am EDT Tuesday August 7.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/06/2012

Time Warner Buys Bleacher Report

The popular sports content website Bleacher Report has been purchased by Time Warning Inc. for just under $200 million.  The Federal Trade Commission approved this deal last week. 

Time Warner’s Turner Broadcasting is looking to bolster its online sports exposure along with ad revenue.

Turner had managed ad sales for sister company Time Inc.’s Sports Illustrated but that deal ended last year. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/06/2012

2012 PGA Championship Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your 2012 PGA Championship betting odds.  Remember, the payouts can often be HUGE so place your bets today at Sportsbook.com here where qualified customers can receive up to $350 in FREE CASH. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/06/2012

Odds to Win 2012 Pac-12 North

Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2012 Pac-12 North.  All betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook, which was offering qualified new customers up to $350 in FREE CASH here

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/06/2012

William Hill Appeals Horse Race Betting Levy

William Hill, the largest bookmaker in the United Kingdom, announced on Monday (August 6, 2012) it was appealing a case in the Court of Appeal that exempts customers of betting exchanges from being liable for paying a horse racing levy. 

Hill has specifically cited rival betting exchange Betfair in regard to the exemption. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/06/2012

2012 Pac-12 South Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your 2012 Pac-12 South betting odds, courtesy of Sportsbook, which was giving qualified customers up to $350 in FREE CASH here

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/06/2012

Olympic Betting August 6 – Gymnastics Odds

Bookmaker.eu has a ton of Olympic Betting odds for August 6 with plenty of Gymnastics action on tap.  Qualified new customers receive up to US$500 in FREE BETS here

Favorites in Monday’s events include Javier Culson at 5/4 odds of winning the Men’s 400m Hurdles.  Felix Sanchez has very close odds of winning that event as well at 11/8.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/05/2012

Washington Redskins Odds to Win the 2012 NFC East: Regular Season Win Totals

The Washington Redskins odds to win the 2012 NFC East were listed at 10/1 at Bookmaker.eu.  25 percent of those betting on the NFC East division winner were backing the Skins.  Oddsmakers have Washington a favorite to win UNDER 6.5 regular season games, and they seem pretty confident, as the line was coming in at -135.  Bookmaker.eu was offering up to $500 in FREE BETS for qualified new customers.  Learn more here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/05/2012

Philadelphia Eagles Odds to Win the 2013 Super Bowl, 2012 NFC East

The Philadelphia Eagles odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were pretty good early on coming in at near 9/1 at Bookmaker.eu was offering up to $500 in FREE BETS for qualified new customers.  Learn more here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/05/2012

Dallas Cowboys Odds to Win the 2012 NFC East, 2013 Super Bowl: Season Wins Totals

The Dallas Cowboys odds to win the 2012 NFC East were coming in at around 3/1 while their odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were at 25/1.  The Cowboys were favored by oddsmakers to win UNDER 9 regular season games at -130 though much of the betting public was on the OVER 9 regular season games at EVEN odds.  Bookmaker.eu was offering up to $500 in FREE BETS for qualified new customers.  Learn more here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/05/2012

World’s Top Poker Player Cheers on World’s Top Swimmer: Hellmuth Boost Phelps

The man with the most career World Series of Poker bracelets just got back from cheering on the man with the most career Olympic medals!

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Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/05/2012

Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake Odds to Win Mens 100m at London Olympics Sunday

Usain Bolt is widely expected to win the 100m at Sunday’s London Olympics yet, at 8/11 odds, there is still some pretty good value in placing that wager

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/04/2012

Illegal Gambling Yet to Target London Olympic Games

(Reuters) - Illegal gambling has not yet targeted sports during the London 2012 Olympics  after almost a week of competition, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.

The IOC has set up a monitoring system for illegal gambling on the 26 competitions during the July 27-August 12 Games as it seeks to counter the growing threat in professional sports.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/04/2012

Whitney Invitational Handicap 2012 Betting Odds

Whitney Invitational Handicap 2012 betting odds were available from WagerWeb.com, which was offering up to 13 percent on losses back (horse racing rebate). 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/04/2012

Oscar Pistorius Odds to Win Olympic Men’s 400m at 100 to 1 After Amazing Feat

He may be a huge long shot to win the Men’s 400m but there is little doubt everybody, including sports bettors, will be rooting for South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius to win this big event.  Paddy Power was one of the bookmakers offering odds on Pistorius to win the 400m at 100/1.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/04/2012

London Olympics Swimming Betting Odds to Win 1500m Freestyle, 4x100m Medley Relay (Men’s)

London Olympics Swimming odds featured betting on who will win the 1500m Freestyle and which country will go on to win the 4x100m Medley Relay – Men.  All odds courtesy of Bookmaker.eu, which was offering qualified new customers the opportunity to receive up to US$500 in FREE BETS here

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/03/2012

West Virginia Derby 2012 Odds to Win: Hansen Big Favorite

The West Virginia Derby 2012 odds to win had Hansen as a very big 1/5 favorite to win with the next shortest odds at 5/1 for Le Bernardin and Macho Macho, respectively.   Sportsbook was offering 8 percent rebates online here.  Full Track Odds on Win, Place and Show bets and all exotic wagers pay full track odds with big max payouts.  Use promo code CARRIE STROUP

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/03/2012

Prioress Stakes 2012 Odds to Win: Saratoga Horse Betting

Prioress Stakes 2012 odds to win had Agave Kiss as the 6/5 favorite, Jamaican Smoke with 2/1 odds and Emmas Encore at 3/1.   Sportsbook was offering 8 percent rebates online here.  Full Track Odds on Win, Place and Show bets and all exotic wagers pay full track odds with big max payouts.  Use promo code CARRIE STROUP

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/03/2012

Big Ten Legends 2012 Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your 2012 - 2013 Big Ten Legends division betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook here, which was offering qualified new customers up to $350 in FREE CASH.  Use promo code CARRIE STROUP. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/03/2012

Rua-Vera Fight Odds (Video)

Saturday's MMA action is covered at DonBest.com with odds the Rua-Vera fight taking place at UFC on FOX 4.

Frank Trigg discusses both the Maurice "Shogun" Rua vs. Brandon Vera bout and Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida vs. Ryan "Darth" Bader in the co-main event.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/03/2012

2012 NFL Future Bets, Regular NFL Win Totals

Tony George of TonyGeorgeSports.com brings us a preview of some great 2012 NFL future bets and regular season win totals. 

Submitted by Tony George on, Aug/03/2012

Breaking News

Nevada Gaming Board Sued By Crypto.com

The derivatives arm of crypto exchange Crypto.com has sued the Nevada gaming and gambling regulator in the state’s federal court on June 3, claiming it improperly blocked the exchange from offering “derivative contracts that reference sporting events on its federally regulated market.”