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Oklahoma Online Bookie Gets Four Years Behind Bars
An Oklahoma online bookmaker was sentenced to a four year prison sentence following a plea agreement that would require him to cooperate with prosecutors.
David Roy Tune, 62, pleaded guilty to 20 counts of violating anti-gambling laws and one count of conspiracy. Most of the wagers were placed online with a now defunct Costa Rica sportsbook.
It was revealed that Tune forwarded some of the money collected from losing bettors to a man in a man in Costa Rica beginning in 2008.
Sopranos Actor Arrested as Part of New York Sports Betting Sting
John Marinacci, 56, was one of the individuals caught up in a New York State sports betting sting alleged to have ties with the Gambino crime family. Marinacci appeared in two episodes of the popular HBO series “The Sopranos”. He has also appeared on another HBO series “Boardwalk Empire”.
Marinacci was charged this week with enterprise corruption for taking bets and collecting monies for "the Gambino Bookmaking Enterprise," court papers revealed.
The complaint alleges that the New York sports betting ring utilized an offshore wagering call center.
Tim Trushel Abruptly Resigns from his Own Website Sports Memo
Tim Trushel, the president and owner of the Sports Memo group announced his resignation on Tuesday in a shocking development in the sports advisory business. (see blog post here)
Bugging Devices and GPS Tracking Used in Illegal Sports Betting Investigation
37 individuals were arrested on Tuesday in New York and charged with running two illegal sports betting and loan-sharking operations. Those arrested include alleged members of the Gambino crime family.
Poll Shows New Jersey Residents Would Overwhelmingly Approve Sports Betting
If the election were held today, an amendment to the New Jersey Constitution allowing gambling on sporting events in Atlantic City casinos and at the state's race tracks would easily win approval, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Wednesday.
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll results: NJ sports betting vote
World Series 2011 Game 1 Betting Odds: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals (Video)
The World Series 2011 begins Wednesday with Game 1 betting odds for the Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals at -120 Cardinals.
MNF Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Betting Preview
Carrie Stroup here with your MNF Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets betting preview, courtesy of Sportsbook.com. Be sure to claim your FREE CASH up to $250 when placing a bet here.
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Vikings-Bears Sunday Night Football Line Has Chicago at -3
The Vikings-Bears Sunday Night Football line opened at -3 and the line has remained steady throughout the week favoring Chicago.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Chicago -3 (+105) & 41.5
Opening Line & Total: Bears -3 & 42.5
Cowboys vs. Patriots Line at -7 New England
The Cowboys vs. Patriots line was coming in at -7 for the Pats after opening at -8 earlier in the week. 60 percent of those betting the spread were backing New England in this one.
Sportsbook.com Opening Line & Total: Pats -7 & 55.5
49ers-Lions Line at Detroit -4.5
The 49ers-Lions line had moved from -5 to -4.5 in favor of Detroit though some books were now listing the Lions at -4. Close to 70 percent of the spread betting had action on
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Detroit -4 & 46
Eagles-Redskins Line at Philadelphia -1.5 (Week 6 2011)
The Eagles-Redskins line was coming in at Philadelphia -1.5 for this Week 6 2011 regular season game. 70 percent of the betting public were backing the Eagles on the spread here.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Philadelphia -1.5 & 47
Bills-Giants Line Steady at -3 (Video)
The Bills-Giants line remained steady at -3 with New York the favorite despite Buffalo’s impressive 4-1 record. We should note that Buffalo was getting around 90 percent of the money line action while getting around 60 percent of the spread action.
Jaguars-Steelers Line Settles in at -12 (Video)
The Jaguars-Steelers line had dropped from -13 favoring Pittsburgh earlier in the week to -12 with 80 percent of those betting the spread backing the Steelers.
Be careful here as Jacksonville had won 4 of the previous 5 in this series dating back to 2005.
The Jaguars are 2-10 Against The Spread vs. a team with a winning record.
The Jaguars are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Steelers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games.
49ers-Lions Point Spread Settles in at -4 (Video)
Probably one of the most anticipated games of the week, the 49ers-Lions point spread was now at -4 favoring Detroit with nearly 85 percent of the spread action on San Francisco. The line on this game initially opened at -5.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans Line at -2.5
The Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans line was coming in at -2.5 in favor of the Spartans.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Michigan State -2.5 & 49
Opening Line & Total: MSU -3 & 49
No. 11 Michigan looks to run its record to 7-0 when it travels to East Lansing on Saturday to take on in-state rival Michigan State, ranked 23rd in the nation.
Texans-Ravens Spread Extremely Fluid
The Texans-Ravens spread had opened at -6.5 but since that time Gambling911.com has counted four different lines on this game, everything from -7 to -9. It is indeed a great middling opportunity, allowing one to bet both sides at two different books. Spread action had Baltimore getting around 65 percent of the backing at the -7.5 line.
Last year, Baltimore won in overtime by 6 points in Houston.
The Texans are 1-5 Against The Spread in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
Ohio State vs. Illinois Spread at -3.5
The Ohio State vs. Illinois spread was listed at -3.5 in favor of the Buckeyes.
ESPN.com notes:
Michigan vs. Michigan State Spread at -1.5 Favoring Spartans (Video)
The Michigan vs. Michigan State spread opened at -3 and has since dipped to -1.5 in favor of the home team Spartans. 80 percent of those betting the spread on this game were backing the Wolverines, thus forcing the line down one-and-a-half-points.
USC-California Spread Opens at -2.5, Moves to -3.5 (Video)
The USC-California spread had moved up to -3.5 in favor of the visiting Trojans. This one had opened at -2.5. With nearly 80 percent of those betting the spread backing USC, this line could move up another half point or more.
USC has been winning against California since 2004 and they have covered 5 of the last 7 in this series.
Bears-Lions Line Back Up to -6
After dropping as low as -4.5, the Bears-Lions line was back up to -6 in favor of the undefeated Lions. 70 percent of the spread betting was on Detroit at -6.
Another Big Parlay Payout at BetDSI.com
The popular online sportsbook BetDSI.com has confirmed to Gambling911.com that it has paid out yet another massive parlay (ticket can be seen below).
“We had another big winner this past weekend as a guy hit a 12 team parlay risking $150 to win $150,000,” a BetDSI.com representative informed G911.
ESPN Magazine Asks: How Often Do You Hear About Betting Odds?
ESPN Magazine had a great little piece about how often folks from various sports sectors hear about betting odds and point spreads mentioned.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the respondents in the poker, NFL, NBA and International football (soccer) claimed to hear about the point spreads most often.
Poker pro Vanessa Rousso: “It’s our culture. Women are always underestimated and I get motivated when I see I’m at 75-1 (odds) in a field of 64 (to win the World Series of Poker)”.
Packers-Falcons Line Moves to -6 in Favor of Green Bay: Sunday Night Football (Video)
The Packers-Falcons line has moved from -5 to -6 with Green Bay favored. 75 percent of those betting the spread were backing the undefeated Packers in this game.
Green Bay destroyed Atlanta in the Playoffs last year, eliminating them with a 48-21 victory. The rest is history as Green Bay went on to win the Super Bowl. Atlanta had won the previous two games in this series in 2010 and 2008, respectively.
Bucs-49ers Line Moves Up to -3 in Favor of San Francisco (Video)
The Bucs-49ers line has moved up to -3 in favor of San Francisco after opening at -1 earlier in the week. A little more than 55 percent of those betting the spread were backing Tampa Bay here.
Last year, the Bucs shut out San Francisco by a score of 21-0 on the road. This does not bode well for the 49ers as Tampa Bay is 15-5-1 Against The Spread in their last 21 road games.
The Buccaneers are 11-0 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
National League Baseball Betting October 6, 2011
Carrie Stroup here with your baseball betting preview for October 6, 2011, which includes the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers. Find all odds here.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS at MILWAUKEE BREWERS (Series tied 2-2)
