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#AskCommish goes awry: Ronn Torossian Tips

Hashtag PR campaigns can go either way. It’s a reality you have to embrace before you ever decide to embark on a very public conversation in a very flippant, off the cuff context. But, brands try it all the time. Some with great success, including Adidas UK, the WWE, Starbucks, and Taco Bell. Some, like JetBlue can look at their social media forays as a bit of a mixed bag. Others go completely off the rails. Looking at youMcDstories. The NFL’s #AskCommish campaign fits squarely in the latter.

Submitted by Ronn Torossian on, May/13/2014

NFL Draft Reflections: Where is There an Impact on Futures Betting Odds?

A few reflections on what just happened in the NFL Draft:

* Obviously the Houston Texans (+3000 to win the Super Bowl at WagerHome.com) shared the thinking of many observers - that Jadeveon Clowney was the best athlete by far in this draft, And he potentially forms an incredible pass-rushing duo with J.J. Watt. But he ducked out of some drills at the combine - while he was standing on the field. It makes you wonder about the guy.

Submitted by Charles Jay on, May/12/2014

2014 Heisman Winner Odds Released: Jameis Winston the Favorite

Jameis Winston is the 7/2 favorite to repeat as Heisman winner in 2014 as Sportsbook.com released betting odds Monday afternoon (May 12). 

Braxton Miller & Marcus Mariota each 7/1; Todd Gurley 9/1; Bryce Petty 10/1; recently reinstated Everett Golson 22/1

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/12/2014

Post Draft Odds to Win the 2015 Super Bowl: Colts, Lions, Texans Futures Cut

Gambling911.com takes a look at the before and after 2015 Super Bowl odds with the first number representing the odds coming into this year’s Draft and the second number the change – if any – in odds afterwards.  All futures courtesy of BetDSI.com, which will be offering LIVE IN-PLAY betting on ALL regular season NFL games and up to $2500 in FREE BONUS CASH to qualified new customers.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/10/2014

Which NFL Teams Made Out Best With 2014 Draft? Updated Futures Odds

So which NFL teams are likely to improve following the first round of the 2014 Draft?  Gambling911.com looks at a few teams who made out well enough to improve their odds of winning a championship in the coming season.  All futures odds courtesy of BetDSI.com here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/10/2014

Browns Still Have Very Long Odds to Win Super Bowl After Johnny Manziel Signing

The Cleveland Browns were listed with 75-1 odds following the signing of favored Draft prospect Johnny Manziel.

Manziel was selected with the No. 22 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night after being a favorite to get chosen within the first five.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/09/2014

Texans Odds to Win 2015 Super Bowl at 45-1 Following Clowney Pick

BetDSI.com has given the Houston Texans 45-1 odds of winning the 2015 Super Bowl following the franchise selection of Jadeveon Clowney as the number one pick at this year’s NFL Draft.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/09/2014

Johnny Manziel NFL Draft Position Props: 79 Percent on the Over 5.5

Carrie Stroup here and, in past 24 hours, 79% of betting action has been on the OVER 5.5 in regard to Johnny Manziel’s NFL Draft position. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/08/2014

Betting on the 2014 NFL Draft: How Many Quarterbacks, First to be Drafted, More

BetDSI.com was offering an extensive listing of options for anyone betting on the 2014 NFL Draft. You can claim up to $2500 in free cash from BetDSI.com here.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/07/2014

NFL Draft Betting Odds: Number of Quarterbacks to be Selected in 1st Round

Oddsmakers at BetDSI.com believe there will be OVER 3 quarterbacks selected in the 1st round of the 2014 NFL Draft.  They were offering a -175 price on the OVER 3.5 and will pay $14.50 for every $10 bet on the UNDER.

It’s almost a given that Johnny Manziel will be chosen in the first round.  Beyond that point, it’s anyone’s guess.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/07/2014

NFL Draft Position Betting Odds 2014: Johnny Manziel, Sammy Watkins, More

AceSportsbook.com has released NFL Draft position odds for this week’s big event that kicks off Thursday.  Sign up today at AceSportsbook.com, and they will match your initial deposit with a 100% Free PlayLive In-Play Wagering and Mobile Gambling Available. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/06/2014

NFL Draft Betting Odds – Player to Get Drafted 1st: Khalil Mack has Great Value

AceSportsbook.com was offering NFL Draft betting odds on various players to be drafted in the first round.  Here were look at which of two players will be drafted 1st:  Khalil Mack or Sammy Watkins?  Sign up today at AceSportsbook.com, and they will match your initial deposit with a 100% Free PlayLive In-Play Wagering and Mobile Gambling Available. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/06/2014

NFL Draft 2014 Betting Odds: 1st Round Picks Totals, Running Backs Pay 7-1

BetOnline began offering a handful of NFL Draft 2014 betting odds for the 1st round picks, mostly in the form of totals:  OVER and UNDER.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/06/2014

2014 NFL Draft Betting Odds - Johnny Manziel vs. Blake Bortles

Carrie Stroup here with Gambling911.com’s extensive 2014 NFL Draft betting coverage and right now we will look at the odds of which player will get drafted 1st: Johnny Manziel or Blake Bortles?

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/05/2014

Any Pay Per Heads Offering Betting on the NFL Draft? You Bet!!!!

WagerHome.com will be offering its Pay Per Head customers betting on the NFL Draft this year

NFL Draft Betting -- Where Do the QB's Fit Into the First Round? 

The start of the NFL Draft is Thursday, and the one thing we seem to know is that we DON'T know a whole lot. 

Well, that isn't exactly true. 

Submitted by Charles Jay on, May/05/2014

NFL Games of the Year 2014 Betting Odds Released

Carrie Stroup here and Sportsbook.com has just released some great NFL Games of the year 2014 betting odds.

Some of the more interesting games include the Super Bowl rematch between Seattle and Denver where the Seahawks were given a line of -3.5 at home.  Denver will have revenge on their mind for sure. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/05/2014

Crystal Palace – Liverpool Betting Odds: Reds Try to Keep Title Hopes Alive

Crystal Palace – Liverpool betting odds had Liverpool as a 4/11 favorite, Crystal Palace at 7/1 and the Draw set at 5/1.  Remarkably, only around half the betting action was flowing towards Liverpool.   You can bet this matchup live in-play up to the final minute at BetDSI.com, where qualified new customers receive up to US$2500 in free cash.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/05/2014

Can I Bet on the NFL Draft 2014 Online? Mr. Irrelevant, Jedeveon Clowney

You will be able to bet on Thursday’s NFL Draft at Sportsbook.com.  Some of the earlier betting options included whether the last person drafted will be an offensive or defensive player.  Sportsbook.com deems this individual as “Mr. Irrelevant”.  More NFL Draft betting options were released Monday afternoon and appear below.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/05/2014

Juventus - Benfica Betting Odds - UEFA Europa League

Juventus - Benfica betting odds for the UEFA Europa League matchup on 1 May had Juventus the 4/7 favorite, Benfica at 5/1 odds and the Draw at 3/1.  80% were backing Juvenus.  You can place your bets at Bookmaker and receive up to US$2500 here.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/01/2014

FC Bayern München - Real Madrid Betting Odds

FC Bayern München - Real Madrid betting odds had Bayern München at 3/4, Real Madrid at 7/2 and the Draw at 3/1.  63% of those betting this matchup were on Bayern München.  You can bet this game at Bookmaker and receive up to US$2500 in FREE CASH here.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/28/2014

2014 NFL Draft Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your 2014 NFL Draft betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com.  Place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet for FREE here.

2014 NFL Draft - Number of Quarterbacks taken in Round One?

3.5 over -225/under +165

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/25/2014

Ronn Torossian Says Washington Redskins Delaying Inevitable Name Change

A cardinal rule of crisis pr is to recognize an issue exists – and then to quickly work to rectify it.  The ongoing, lengthy debate about whether the Washington Redskins will change their name is simply delaying the inevitable.

Submitted by Ronn Torossian on, Apr/23/2014

Real Madrid - FC Bayern München Betting Odds – Champions League

Real Madrid - FC Bayern München betting odds were available from Bookmaker, which will be offering live in-play wagering right up to the final minute here.

Real Madrid had odds of 6/4, Bayern Munich 2/1 and the Draw was coming in at 5/2.  54% of those betting this matchup were backing Real Madrid with another 31% on Bayern München.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/22/2014

Atlético de Madrid – Chelsea Betting Odds – Champions League – 22 April

Atlético de Madrid – Chelsea betting odds were available at Bookmaker here.

Atlético de Madrid was listed with 4/5 odds, Chelsea 4/1 and the Draw at 9/4.  Atlético de Madrid was seeing 75% of action.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/21/2014

Málaga – Villarreal Betting Odds – 21 April: Apuestas Deportivas Online

Málaga – Villarreal betting odds had Villareal an 8/5 favorite and Málaga coming in at 7/4 while the Draw was set at 2/1 odds.  All odds courtesy of Bookmaker here

This is a rare instance where the Draw was seeing the most action coming in.  46% of those betting this matchup were backing the Draw.  40% liked Villareal to win.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/21/2014

Norwich City – Liverpool Betting Odds – 20 April

Norwich City v Liverpool betting odds were available at Bookmaker here.  Liverpool will cost US$3 to win US$1 while Norwich City had odds of 7/1.  The Draw was listed at 4/1.  60% of those betting this matchup were backing Liverpool.

Norwich have lost eight and won none of their last nine Barclays Premier League games against Liverpool, conceding five goals in each of the last three.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/19/2014

Blackpool - Burnley Betting Odds - 18 April

Blackpool – Burnley betting odds were being offered at Bookmaker here.  

Burnley had EVEN odds, Blackpool was at 3/1 and the Draw was at 5/2. 80% of those betting this matchup were on Blackpool.

The Seasiders have won their last two league games against Burnley at Bloomfield Road; they have not won three in a row since 1955.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/17/2014

New York Jets 78-1 Odds to Win 2015 Super Bowl With Chris Johnson Joining Team

BetOnline currently has the New York Jets with 78-1 odds of winning the 2015 Super Bowl after it was announced Chris Johnson will be joining the team.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/16/2014

Where to Bet Barcelona v Real Madrid – Ronaldo Out - Apuestas Deportivas Online

You can bet on Barcelona v Real Madrid at Bookmaker here.  Live In-Play right up to the final minute.

Barcelona had odds of 6/4, Real Madrid was at 7/4 and the Draw was at 11/4.  Barcelona was seeing 50% of the action with the rest split between Real Madrid and the Draw.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/15/2014

Arsenal v West Ham Betting Odds

Arsenal v West Ham betting odds had Arsenal at 4/9, West Ham at 7/1 and the Draw at 7/2.  Arsenal was seeing 72% of the action.  All odds courtesy of Bookmaker where you can bet this matchup LIVE IN-PLAY up to the final minute.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/14/2014

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.”