Sports Betting

Christie Makes Brazen Move To Defy Federal Ban

AP | WAYNE PARRY | Posted 05.25.2012

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- New Jersey will defy a federal ban and let people bet on the outcomes of football, basketball and other games this fall, Gov. C...

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Ron Dicker

NFL Plays Ball With Gambling Industry

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Gambling, Casinos, Gambling Addiction, Compulsive Gambling, National Football League, Nfl, Advertising, Football, Casino, Business News, Sports Business News, Problem Gambling, Sports Betting, Business News

Despite the NFL's vocal opposition to betting on its games, the league's move to allow teams to accept casino ads has generated a great, big ... ho-hu...

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Final Four Betting Passes Epic Milestone

Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 03.28.2012

Read More: March Madness, Video, USA Today, National Football League, Nfl, NCAA Tournament, Betting, Final Four, Las Vegas, March Madness 2012, Super Bowl, Sports Betting, Business News

We knew that betting on March Madness was big. But we're getting more evidence that it's Super Bowl big. Betting on the NCAA Tournament has surpass...

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Ron Dicker

New Workers' Incentive Program: March Madness

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: March Madness, Workplace, Office Politics, NCAA Tournament, Office, Jobs, Ncaa Tournament 2012, March Madness 2012, NCAA Brackets, Productivity, Sports Betting, Money News

Here's something for workers to cheer about: All the betting pools, glances at score updates and coffee chatter about the NCAA Tournament are good for...

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Mark Cuban's Idea Goes Bust

Posted 01.30.2012

Read More: Video, Hedge Funds, Business News, Financial Crisis, Centaur Galileo Hedge Fund, Hedge-Funds-Collapse, Sports Betting Hedge Funds, Centaur Galileo, Sports Betting, Business News

Mark Cuban is an undeniable idea machine. But one of his boldest ideas yet may have proven too hot to handle. Centaur, a London-based investment c...

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Now for Something Really Different: Watching the Australian Open Down Under

Amy Chavez | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: Gambling, Victoria Azarenka, Australia, Australian Open, Internet Gambling, Women's Tennis, Victoria-Azarenka-Australian-Open, Andy Murray Australian Open, Tennis, Men's Tennis, Andy Murray, Sports Betting, Sports News
Amy Chavez

I had the chance to watch the entire Australian Open in Melbourne on the Australian Prime Network TV. This was a real eye-opener as to what really goes on in Australian sports.

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Why Chasing Expectations Is a Fool's Errand

Roger Martin | Posted 03.17.2012

Read More: New England Patriots, Nfl, National Football League, Tom Brady, Super Bowl, New York Giants, Sports Betting, Sports News
Roger Martin

How could the Patriots do so poorly in the expectations game while kicking proverbial butt in the real game? It is because expectations know no bounds.

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Ron Dicker

Gambling Gains: Another Victory for Sports Betting, in N.J.

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 01.10.2012

Read More: Gambling, Deficit, Chris Christie, Nfl, States, New Jersey, Football, Delaware, Department of Justice, College Football, Joe Biden, Recession, Super Bowl, Sports Betting, Business News

Fresh off a victory in his state on the path towards legalizing sports betting, New Jersey state Sen. Raymond Lesniak pledged Tuesday to take the figh...

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Ron Dicker

Online Casinos: Not So Fast

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 01.04.2012

Read More: Iowa, Gambling, Casinos, Deficit, Internet, New Jersey, Online, Poker, Internet Gambling, Department of Justice, Gaming, Sports Betting, Business News

The Justice Department may have paved the way for Internet gambling, but that doesn't mean everything will come up aces for online poker players. Thos...

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Ron Dicker

Do Sports Teams And Casinos Mix?

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 12.22.2011

Read More: Gambling, Casinos, New England Patriots, Sports, National Football League, Nfl, Nhl, Business News, Miami Dolphins, Sports Betting, Sports News, Business News

The New England Patriots and Florida Panthers are seeking financial victories where many states do these days -- in casino construction. Both sports f...

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Ron Dicker

Sucker's Bet? Cash-Strapped States Double-Down On Gambling

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 12.14.2011

Read More: Gambling, Casinos, Lottery, Online Gambling, New Jersey, Poker, Missouri, Nevada, Illinois, Gaming, Slot Machines, Las Vegas, Sports Betting, Business News

Gambling is on a roll. Faced with mounting budget deficits, more states are expanding gambling options and loosening restrictions in a grab for revenu...

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Ron Dicker

New Push To Legalize Sports Betting Could Pay Off

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 12.01.2011

Read More: Gambling, Supreme Court, Casinos, Nfl, Superbowl, Football, Sports Business, Final Four, College Football, Las Vegas, Sports Betting, Atlantic City, Business News

New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D) apparently likes to bet on the underdog. He compares his fight to legalize sports-wagering to David and Goli...

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Bettor Wins Dispute Over USC-Utah Score Change

AP | By MICHELLE RINDELS | Posted 11.29.2011

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LAS VEGAS -- Steven Frith said his Las Vegas weekend was ruined when a rare scoring change in a September USC-Utah football game swung the betting res...

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Dr. Bob Cincinnati at Tennessee Analysis

Bob Stoll | Posted 11.09.2011

Read More: Cincinnati Bearcats, Cincinnati Football, Tennessee Volunteers, College Football, College Football Picks, Dr Bob Sports, Sports Betting, Sports News
Bob Stoll

I actually think Cincinnati is a better team than Tennessee and my ratings favor the Bearcats by 1 point.

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Dr Bob's Big 12 Preview

Bob Stoll | Posted 10.28.2011

Read More: Iowa State Football, College Football Predictions, Oklahoma Football, Texas Longhorns, Kansas-State-Football, Dr Bob Sports, Texas Tech Football, College Football, Texas-a-M-Football, Baylor Football, Big 12 Football, College Football Rankings, Missouri Football, Oklahoma State Football, Arkansas Football, Sports Betting, Sports News
Bob Stoll

I've used my early season ratings to give me an edge over Las Vegas over the years and this year I want to share some conference previews with you.

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FIFA Investigates Match Fixing After Argentina's Thrashing In Nigeria

AP | Posted 08.04.2011

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ZURICH -- FIFA and Nigeria's soccer federation are investigating Argentina's 4-1 loss in Nigeria on Wednesday after betting patterns suggested it was ...

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Does Illinois Need More Casinos? Columnists Set the Stakes

Danny Groner | Posted 08.02.2011

Read More: Casinos, Gambling, Governor Pat Quinn, Eric Zorn, Chicago Sun-Times, Pat Quinn, Money, Economy, The State Journal-Register, Chicago, Casino, Illinois, Chicago Tribune, Sports Betting, John Kass, Chicago News
Danny Groner

It's now up to Gov. Pat Quinn to decide whether the state gets more casinos to help jumpstart the local economy. Quinn told reporters the bill, which passed the state Senate on Tuesday, was "excessive."

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Andrea Stone

Obama Reelection 71 Percent Likely After Bin Laden Kill, Says Irish Bookmaker

HuffingtonPost.com | Andrea Stone | Posted 07.03.2011

Read More: Elections 2012, Horse Race, President Obama, Sports Betting, Politics News

More bad news for the fledgling Republican presidential field. Ireland’s largest bookmaker slashed the odds on President Barack Obama winning ree...

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Dr Bob Thursday NFL Best Bet

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Nfl, Dr Bob Sports, Sports Betting, Sports News
Bob Stoll

I can certainly understand not wanting to bet a team like the Titans who are on a 5 game slide, but it turns out that it is exactly the time that you want to bet on them.

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Dr. Bob Wednesday College Best Bet

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bowling-Green-Football, College Football, Toledo Football, Dr Bob Sports, Sports Betting, Sports News
Bob Stoll

Toledo is coming off a horrible 30-65 loss at Northern Illinois, but the Rockets have a long history of bouncing back at home, where they are 18-3 ATS after a loss -- including 4-0 ATS under coach Dave Clawson.

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Dr. Bob Tuesday College Analysis

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Temple, College Football, Dr Bob Sports, Ohio, Sports Betting, Sports News
Bob Stoll

Starting quarterback Boo Jackson is out for this game, but I actually think the Bobcats' attack will be better with running quarterback Phil Bates at the helm. Bates isn't very accurate as a passer, but he is an exciting runner.

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Dr Bob Saturday College Play

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bob Stoll

I'm now 32-21-1 on my College Best Bets for the season and I have 5 College Best Bets for Saturday at drbobsports.com. I also have Free Analysis on 44...

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Dr Bob Thursday Night College Analysis

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: College Football, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Dr Bob Sports, Sports Betting, Virginia Tech Georgia Tech, Sports News
Bob Stoll

The Virginia Tech offense is outstanding, averaging 6.9 yards per play with starting QB Tyrod Taylor in the game, and the Hokies should have no trouble moving the ball in this game against a sub-par Georgia Tech defense.

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Dr. Bob Saturday Best Bet

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: San Diego State Football, College Football, New Mexico Football, Dr Bob Sports, Sports Handicapping, Sports Betting, Sports News
Bob Stoll

I'm now 25-16-1 on my College Best Bets for the season for a nice profit and I have 10 Best Bets this weekend, including Best Bets on some big games (Wisconsin at Iowa and Oklahoma at Missouri).

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Dr. Bob Saturday Best Bet

Bob Stoll | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bob Stoll

Oklahoma may be undefeated and ranked 6th in the nation but the Sooners simply aren't a dominant team this season.

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