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Matchbook.com Exits Canada Market for Unknown Reasons
Canadian customers of the sports betting exchange Matchbook.com have been advised that they must withdraw all funds from their accounts by August 22 (2014).
The decision was made on Wednesday (July 23) to exit the Canadian market though rumors began swirling earlier in the week. A reason for the departure was not immediately known.
Auburn Odds to Win 2015 NCAA National Championship at 15-1
Auburn odds to win the 2015 NCAA National Championship were set at 15-1 following a breakout season in 2014. Gambling911.com believes this price to have some great early value.
Seattle Seahawks Odds to Win 2014 NFC West, 2015 Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks were a -105 favorite to win the 2014 NFC West and incredibly not the early favorite to win the 2015 Super Bowl at BetDSI.com where they were priced at just over 5/1. It is the Denver Broncos favored to win the Super Bowl at just shy of 5/1 odds.
Tom Wilkinson of BetDSI.com writes of the Seahawks
Fuggedaboutit Jason Ader: Four Reasons Why Vegas Won’t Get an MLS Team
As reported by Gambling911.com during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Bwin.party activist investor Jason Ader has announced his plans to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Sin City.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Picks: Liriano Lights Out Against Dodgers
Starting today, we will be presenting the hot pitching and club trends all of which appear below but first another free pick, this one on the Pittsburgh Pirates at -131 across the board vs. the visiting LA Dodgers.
Pittsburgh has been playing very well of late, gong 4-2 vs. the LA Dodgers this season. Even more importantly, they are 13-3 in their last 16 home games.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Picks: Gambling911.com on 7-1 Run
Another nail-biter last night, but Gambling911.com ended up on the winning side of that Reds/Brewers UNDER 8.
Today we are on the Nationals/Rockies UNDER 10 to begin. That pick analysis appears below.
Starting today, we will be presenting the hot pitching and club trends.
Pitching:
NFL Launches Pay-for-Play Fantasy Sports Leagues
The National Football League (NFL) has become the first of the North American professional sports leagues to launch a pay-for-play fantasy sports League.
The fantasy gambling concept, legal under federal law, will become available in 43 states.
Entrance fees will vary from $4.99 to $124.99 with prizes that include top-of-the-line sports memorabilia.
Professional Sports Bettor Billy Walters Auctions Off Sprawling Estate
One of the world’s most famous sports bettors, Billy Walters, is auctioning off his 21,000 square-foot home in Rancho Santa Fe, California next month without a reserve price.
The home, located at 5425 Los Mirlitos, features seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, three half bathrooms, a tennis court, putting green and, of course, a swimming pool. It had previously been listed at just shy of $20 million.
Bwin Activist Investor Jason Ader Wants to Bring Major League Soccer Team to Vegas
An activist investor at one of the world’s largest online gambling firms Bwin.party is floating the idea of bringing a Major League Soccer team to the gambling Mecca of Las Vegas.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Picks: 6-1 Record Over Past Week
Gambling911.com is in the midst of a 6-1 run with last night being an absolute nail-biter that ultimately went in our favor. We were on the UNDER 7.5 Dodgers/Pirates only to have 7 runs scored by the 5th inning. Lucky for us, no more runs were scored beyond that point.
Vanek Cooperating With Feds in Gambling Probe
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – (Associated Press) - Minnesota Wild left wing Thomas Vanek says he's cooperating with federal authorities conducting an investigation in Rochester.
Local media report that Vanek was at the federal courthouse in Rochester to speak with officials.While they wouldn't comment specifically what Vanek is helping with, multiple sources say the case involves a federal gambling probe.
Vanek recently signed a 3-year deal with the Minnesota Wild.
Baylor Bears Odds, Predictions – 2014: BetDSI Predicts at Least 10 Wins
BetDSI.com has some early predictions on the Baylor Bears chances for 2014 with odds being released on conference wins and regular season win totals here.
There are reasons to be optimistic about Baylor’s upcoming season as well as reasons to be concerned.
PPH Pro Football Betting -- Odds on Big Apple NFL Teams Are Big
NFL training camps are getting started this week, and in two of these camps, representing the largest media market in the United States, there are quarterback questions.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Baseball Picks: Under 12-4 When Dodgers are Road Dog
After five straight wins, Gambling911.com endured a setback yesterday. Today we will be on the Dodgers/Pirates UNDER 7.5.
Two solid pitchers who have performed well against the opposing team come to the mound today.
Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (10-5, 3.44 ERA) allowed two runs in six innings to beat Pittsburgh at home May 31 and is 6-2 with a 2.75 ERA on the road.
Miami Dolphins Regular Season Wins Total Odds for 2014, Prediction
The Miami Dolphins regular season wins total odds for 2014 had the UNDER 8 slightly favored with a price of -120 compared to the -110 on the OVER at AceSportsbook.com.
Last year the Dolphins finished 8-8, which was 3rd best in the AFC East.
McIlroy Win at British Open Pays Big for Dad
Rory McIlroy has won the 2014 British Open….and so too has his dad.
McIlroy’s dad Gerry and three of his friends placed a 400 pound bet (equivalent to US$170.87) on the then-15-year-old winning a British Open Championship by the age of 26. An undisclosed bookie took the bet at 500/1 odds.
The payout?
200,000 pounds (approximately US$341,730).
Ironically, McIlroy turned 25 years old today.
New York Jets Regular Season Win Total Odds – 2014
The New York Jets regular season win total odds for 2014 were coming in at -130 UNDER 7.5 at AceSportsbook.com.
The offense should improve with the signing of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker and Chris Johnson but there is no getting around a potential quarterback controversy involving current starting quarterback Geno Smith and newly signed Michael Vick.
Where Can I Bet on a School Making the NCAA Football Playoffs in 2014?
Looking to bet on whether a particular school will make the playoff semi-final of the 2014 NCAA season, check out Sportsbook.com, which has released the first ever futures odds on the NCAA Football playoffs. Place your 1st bet here, receive your 2nd bet for FREE.
South Carolina Gamecocks Odds to Win 2014 SEC Southeast, Prediction
The early odds of the South Carolina Gamecocks winning the 2014 SEC Southeast were coming in at 4-1, some good value at BetDSI.com.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Picks: Tomlin Last Gave Up 8 Runs vs. Detroit, Over is 9
Gambling911.com is on quite a roll of late having won with our last five picks.
Today we will be on the Indians-Tigers OVER 9.
Prior to yesterday’s double header, 7 of the last 8 games in this series have resulted in 9 or more runs.
Rory McIlroy Father Looks to Cash in Big on 10-Year-Old Bet
According to reports, golfer Rory McIlroy’s dad Gerry and three of his friends placed a 400 pound bet (equivalent to US$170.87) on the then-15-year-old winning a British Open Championship by the age of 26. An undisclosed bookie took the bet at 500/1 odds.
NASCAR EnjoyIllinois.com 300 Odds and Betting Predictions
BetDSI.com has your NASCAR EnjoyIllinois.com 300 betting odds for Saturday night right here.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Pick: Orioles vs. A’s
Following a win Saturday afternoon, Gambling911.com will be on the Orioles/Athletics OVER 7.5 this evening.
Orioles LH Wei-Yin Chen (9-3, 4.15 ERA) hasn't started on the road in over a month at which time his team gave up 5 runs.
MLB Betting Lines – Free Pick: Cleveland -130 With Kluber 10-3 in Last 13 Starts
Gambling911.com comes into Saturday having won with our last three free picks including the OVER 8.5 on the Indians/Tigers game last night.
Rory McIlroy Still Leads Open: Tiger Woods Could Pay Out $25000
Ireland’s Rory McIlroy sat atop the leaderboard of the 2014 British Open for a second day, ahead by four and happy to have erased a history of past Friday woes.
By late evening Friday, oddsmakers had listed McIlroy as a 1-2 favorite to win the Open.
At first, it looked as if history might repeat itself in a negative way.
Honda Indy Toronto Betting Odds and Predictions
Honda Indy Toronto betting odds predictions are courtesy of BetDSI.com here.
German Grand Prix Betting Odds and Predictions
BetDSI.com has your German Grand Prix betting odds and predictions here.
WSEX.com Founder Jay Cohen Assets Sought Ahead of Possible Lawsuit
Gambling911.com intrepid reporter Thomas Somach has learned that an Ohio man who plans to sue now defunct World Sports Exchange (WSEX.com) founder Jay Cohen for almost $70,000 owed plans to hire an investigative team to locate the ex-convict’s assets believed to be hidden around the world.
Cohen served nearly two years behind bars for his role in running World Sports Exchange. Last year, co-owner Steven Schillinger gave new meaning to the term “deadbeat” when he blew his brains out, at the time owing countless numbers of customers well over a million dollars.
Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods Impress Early at British Open: Latest Odds
Two of the biggest names in golf, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, were among the top 10 on the leaderboard heading into Friday’s play. McIlroy topped the board.
On Friday morning, McIlroy had odds of 4/1, slashed nearly four times from 15/1.
But the Irishman has not had much luck playing on Fridays.
"When you go out on Thursday, there are not many expectations. I've got to approach it like that," he said.
Chicago Bears Regular Season Wins Total Odds
The Chicago Bears regular season wins total betting odds for 2014 were set at OVER/UNDER 8.5 with a high price tag on the OVER (-165). All odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com here.
