NFL will use replacement referees in Week 1

With a new football season just days away from kicking off, another labor dispute is shaking the NFL, and this time, neither teams nor disgruntled players have anything to do with it.  As its been informed in recent days, a labor dispute between the NFL and game officials have fans and bettors wondering what would happen when the 2012-13 season kicks off.

Last Wednesday, NFL officials released a memo informing all 32 teams that the beginning of the regular season would be presided over by replacement referees, and said they are prepared to use them "as much ... as necessary" afterward.

“In light of the current state of negotiations, we will have replacement crews on the field when the regular season begins. The replacements have undergone extensive training and evaluation, and have shown steady improvement during the preseason. We will continue the training with each crew and they will work as much of the regular season as necessary. The replacement officials are dedicated and enthusiastic, have worked very hard to improve, and have persevered despite the attacks on their qualifications and performance. We are all grateful for their service to the NFL” stated Ray Anderson, NFL executive vice president of football operations.

Now, this is not the first time something like this happens, in fact, the league had to deal with the same issue before.  Replacement referees were called to start a season as recently as 2001. That time they lasted a single week, however, this year they are expected to hold a little longer. The current lockout began in June when the existing collective contract expired, and both parties have not met since late July. With only a few days from Week 1, no one really knows when an agreement will be reached, which at this point increases the possibility of a lengthy lockout.

Unlike previous lockouts, this time things seem a bit more complicated than before. With negotiations with game officials deadlocked, and officials from leading college football conferences refusing to give a helping hand, games will be placed in the hands of referees with no previous NFL experience. Some media and sport sites said the NFL is planning to use high-school and even Lingerie Football referees.

So far, replacements have been used throughout the 2012 preseason, with mixed results. The biggest concern amongst players and teams is that the speed of the game and the amount of time starters are on the field increase exponentially on regular season games, making their job on the field more challenging. Other, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, are not concerned about the NFL’s replacement officials.

To help, league is proposing having seven officials -- one per position of referee, umpire, line judge, side judge, back judge, field judge and head linesman. In addition, the NFL will employ veteran former officials as supervisors upstairs, with the goal being to contact alternate officials on the sidelines to correct certain wrong calls and help to get future calls right.

However, how much impact will replacement referees have on Week 1 games remain to be seen.

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Kentucky Legislators Strike Down Horse Juicing Restrictions

A move to protect horses—and horse race bettors in the process—has hit a bit of a snag in Kentucky.

Under the proposed legislation, only government veterinarians would be allowed to administer drugs to horses on race day.

The decision was taken to protect animals from the ill effects of incorrect dosage, and to make sure those who bet on horse racing aren’t having their win rates skewed by juice.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission had already approved the regulation, and the same proposal also limited the amount of phenylbutazone (an anti-inflammatory drug) that could be administered to horses days before post time.

While the proposed regulation is no longer on the table, an even more controversial proposal is set to surface. The new legislation, if passed into law, would establish a new race day ban on furosemide (an anti-bleeding drug) in Kentucky’s largest horse races. Sports bettors who love to bet on horses might want to note that that includes the Kentucky Derby.

Horse juicing has become a bit of a problem for those who love to bet on horses—and bet on them fairly. Over the last few months, dozens of horses in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico tested positive for a powerful substance called dermorphin, which works hard to mask pain and make horses run faster.

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2012 NCAA Football: Miami Hurricanes vs. Boston College Eagles

Date/Time: Sat, September 1 / 03:35:00 PM ET, Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

This Saturday, September 1st, the Miami Hurricanes will kick off the 2012-13 season with a visit to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts for an Atlantic Coast Conference and regular-season opener game against the Boston College Eagles.

While question marks still floating over the University of Miami football program, the Hurricanes, who are in the midst of a rebuilding phase, will try to make a fresh start and put aside the scandals surrounding the football and basketball programs.

In case you’re not familiar with the details surrounding the scandal, former University of Miami football booster Nevin Shapiro, who is currently imprisoned for orchestrating a $930 million Ponzi scheme, allegedly provided football and basketball players with cash, prostitutes and private sex parties and even facilitated an abortion.

Despite the recurrent problems, legal troubles, and other distractions, Coach Al Golden still managed to do a good job considering the situation, leading the Hurricanes to a 6-6 record and 3-5 mark in conference play. But even when the 6-6 record made the Hurricanes eligible for some Bowl action, Miami self-imposed a bowl ban last season. On top of that, Coach Golden also had to deal with the suspension of a number of key players.

But now that Coach Golden does not have to deal with any suspensions or off-field distractions, the team is confident that they can recover this season despite having little experience on the field. As its been previously announced, Miami could line up as many as 12 sophomores or freshmen for this game, including starting QB Stephen, who has started a few games before, primarily in 2010. For his career, Morris has thrown for 1,523 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He’s looking to take full control of the roster after winning the QB battle over backup Ryan Williams in fall camp.

Boston College, the past season was highly frustrating. The Eagles went 4-8 to finish the season to finish in fifth place in Atlantic Division and failed to become bowl-eligible for the first time in 12 years. The only highlight of the season was a 24-17 win on the road against the Miami Hurricanes. The only other Eagle win at Miami was Doug Flutie's Miracle in Miami recorded on November 23, 1984, when BC defeated its rival 47-45 at the Miami Orange Bowl.

However, BC is expecting to do better this season now that Doug Martin has been hired as the Eagles new offensive coordinator.  Prior to moving to BC, Martin served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at New Mexico State. Under his command, the Aggies ranked 26th in passing offense and averaged 398 yards of total offense per game.

But without Martin, Boston College simply showed a completely different face. Last season, the Eagles were ranked as the worst offense in the Atlantic Coast Conference and 100th in passing offense in the NCAA.

The Eagles will also use Chase Rettig as their starting quarterback.  Last year Retting amounted 1,960 yards passing with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions.  He completed 53% of his passes.   As far as defense, BC returns seven starters on the defensive side of the ball.  LB Luke Kuechly is now in the NFL and last year he led the nation with 191 tackles.

Game Odds:
Miami Hurricanes: -2-110        
Boston College Eagles: +2-110
Game Total: 44, o/u:-110

Miami holds a 23-5 record all-time against Boston College. While the Hurricanes are expected to struggle coming into this season, current odds on college football show the team listed as a -2 point favorite heading into Saturday afternoon’s game against BC.

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MLB Friday Night Betting: Atlanta Braves (71-54) vs. San Francisco Giants (70-55)

Date/Time: Fri, Aug 24 / 10:15:00 PM ET, AT&T Park, San Francisco, California

The Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants will meet in game two of their four-game series on Friday night at AT&T Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:15 ET.

After a 2-5 series opening victory over the Braves on Thursday night, and a three-game sweep vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants take aim at their longest winning streak since mid July.  The four straight victories also cemented the Giants in the first place in the NL West with a three game advantage over the Dodgers. The Giants have won nine of 12 games and are thriving despite the recent loss of outfielder Melky Cabrera after a failed drug test.

Giants' Barry Zito pitched into the ninth inning in the opener of a four-game series against the Braves. The 34-year-old lefty allowed five hits, walked three, struck out five and left after allowing two singles at the top of the ninth for his 10^th win of the season. In addition, Zito (10-8) improved his lifetime record against Atlanta to 5-1.

Braves' starter Tommy Hanson took the loss vs. the Giants after 4 1/3 innings. Hanson gave up five hits and five runs while striking out four and walking three. The Braves, one of the two wild card leaders in the National League, have lost five of their last six games. Atlanta ended an ill-timed four-game losing streak in picking up a 5-1 road win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, but suffered back to back losses vs. the Nationals (1-4 and 4-5) and the Dodgers (5-0 and 6-2).

The Braves have slipped to 6 1/2 games behind the first-place Washington Nationals in the NL East but still lead the wild card race. Atlanta has scored just 14 runs in its last six-games and scored its only two runs in Thursday’s loss in the ninth inning.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Ben Sheets (4-3, 3.07 ERA) vs. Giants RH Ryan Vogelsong (10-7, 2.85)

Braves’ Ben Sheets has lost three of his last four starts after winning his first three outings. Sheets gave up four homers vs. the Dodgers in his last start, and allowed six runs in six innings. He’s currently 4-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 10 career starts against San Francisco.

Meanwhile, Giants Right Hander Ryan Vogelsong is coming off two outings in which he allowed 11 runs in 5 2/3 innings. Vogelsong received eight runs and nine hits in 2 2/3 innings vs. the Washington Nationals on August 13^th, and three runs and eight hits in three-plus innings against the San Diego Padres in his last outing on August 19^th. Vogelsong got a no-decision against Atlanta on July 18 when he allowed one run and four hits in six innings. He has an 0.96 ERA in two career appearances against the Braves.

Game Odds:
Atlanta: +1.5 -205, ML +111
San Francisco: -1.5 175, ML -121
Game Total: 7, o/115, u/-135

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2012 NFL Preseason - Seattle Seahawks (2-0) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-1)

The Seattle Seahawks look to go 3-0 in the preseason when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium this Friday at 8:00 pm. The Seahawks are coming from their second pre season victory after literally beating the Denver Broncos 30-10 on Saturday, August 18^th. Unlike its previous games, this time rookie quarterback Russell Wilson takes the field for the first start of his career.

Seattle played their first two preseason games with former Packers QB Matt Flynn. The former Green Bay Packers’ quarterback was expected to start only in the first preseason game, but Carroll wanted to further evaluate him and hence he gave Flynn another start.

The decision to use Wilson as starter is a clear signal he has what it’s needed to impress Coach Pete Carroll. In his previous games, Wilson proved he can move the ball and organize the offense just as he did in the second half of the two preseason victories against Tennessee and Denver.

“It’s just exciting to watch this kid play. His ability to make first downs, sometimes throwing the football and sometimes with his legs, has been obvious.” Carroll said of Wilson on the team’s official website

Another player who will make his preseason debut on Friday night against Kansas City is wide Receiver Sidney Rice, who was placed on injured reserve on November 30, 2011. Rice suffered a series of concussion problems last year and only played in nine games.

For the Chiefs, the attention will be focused on wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who waited until last week to sign his franchise tender and report to camp.

Game Odds:
Seattle Seahawks: -2.5-110
Kansas City Chiefs: +2.5-110
Game Total: 41.5, o/u -110

While the Chiefs have won 9 of the last 10 regular season games at their home stadium, the team will look for their first preseason victory over the Seahawks on Friday night.

Seahawks and Chiefs have only played in four preseason games, with Seattle claiming the victory on each of the four games. The last preseason game between the two squads was held in 2009. In that game, Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes to lead his team to a 14-10 victory.

The last time the Seattle Seahawks visited the Arrowhead Stadium was back in November, 2010. In that game, QB Matt Cassel threw four touchdown passes -- three of those to Dwayne Bowe, and leaded his team to a solid 42-24 victory over Seattle.

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NFL Betting Preview: A look at the 2012 Tennessee Titans

Betting on the NFL involves having a lot of faith in a team’s quarterback. Or, if you’re sitting on the other side for a particular game, it means having no faith in a QB. So it will be interesting to see how betting picks play out this Thursday now that the Tennessee Titans have decided on their starting QB for the season.

Jake Locker takes the starting quarterback role for the 2012 season, even with a lot of naysayers thinking that Matt Hasselbeck should take the reigns. The two QBs competed during the offseason for the starting QB position, and now that Locker is confirmed as the starting QB, online sportsbook bettors hope that Mike Munchak’s comment that Locker gives the Titans the best chance to win the AFC South comes true.

Tennessee plays Arizona on Thursday during preseason play, and Locker will be starting, hoping to fine-tune everything prior to the regular season kickoff against New England on September 9th (Check the available Odds on NFL here).

Sports bettors concerned that Locker’s accuracy counterbalances his solid size, arm strength, and athleticism shouldn’t worry too much. The Titans QB is backed by a solid offensive line.

Chris Johnson is famous for turning a bad play into a big play thanks to his speed and quick reaction time. Unfortunately, while he ran for over a thousand yards, only four rushing touchdowns were scored.

In terms of wide receivers, Kenny Brit is solid with an amazing leaping ability that could give the Titans a significant edge, assuming his knee holds up (he’s coming off an injury).

But sports bettors looking for some real action should look at the Titans’ defensive line before dropping their money on Tennessee. In 2011, a lack of run defense contributed to some poor results for sports bettors who took Tennessee. The Titans gave up a 128.3 per game rushing average. That said, the linebacking unit is solid, with Akeem Ayers and Colin McCarthy both looking promising.

Overall, it looks like offense is solid, but a weaker defensive line up front could lead to trouble for the Titans. At the end of the season, bettors will be thanking Munchak for picking Locker or cursing him with every loss for not going with Hasselbeck.

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Blue Jays Hit Motown To Face Detroit Tigers: Tonight At 7:05PM ET

Date/Time: Tue, Aug 21 / 7:05:00 PM ET, Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

The Blue Jays are depressingly horrible for Toronto fans and sports bettors who had hoped to capitalize on the strong team north of the border before most of their players toppled down onto the DL. The Blue Jays sit at the bottom of the AL East with a 56-65 record

The Tigers? They’re 1.5 games back from a Wild Card spot (Toronto’s 9.5 games back, for the record) and looking very attractive to bandwagon Torontonians looking for a new team to get excited about (Detroit’s just a four hour drive from Canada’s largest city).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ricky Romero (8-10, 5.53 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (12-6, 4.41)

Tonight, the two teams face off against each other in the first of a 3-game series. Mark Scherzer steps on the mound for Detroit, armed with a 12-6 record and a 4.41 ERA. If history is any indication, Detroit should take game 1. Scherzer is 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four career outings against the Jays.

He’s also coming off a 5-1 victory against Minnesota where he struck out 10 in seven innings.

That’s a stark contrast to Ricky Romero, who takes the mound for Toronto. On the same day that Scherzer took control in Minnesota, Romero gave up six runs to Chicago in just over six innings. He’s now 0-9 (yes, 0-9) with a 745 ERA in his last 10 starts.

Game Odds:
Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5 -105, ML +210
Detroit Tigers: -1.5 -115, ML -225
Game Total: 9, o/105, u/-125

Sports bettors looking to capitalize on the Toronto-Detroit series might want to pay attention to what’s happening on the DL. According to Manager John Farrell, Brett Lawrie might leap back to the plate from the disabled list just in time for the series.

And outside the DL, Yunel Escobar and Edwin Encarnacion have been consistent against Cherzer in the last few matchups, pulling through hit after hit against the right-hander.

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2012 NFL Preseason Week 2 - Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots

Date/Time: Mon, Aug 20 / 08:00:00 PM ET, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

This Monday night, the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Massachusetts to take on the Patriots in their second preseason game of the year.

After two disappointing games in where both teams failed to perform a fluid offense/defense scheme and strategy, Monday night’s game represents a chance to improve the offensive production from both the first and second teams.

We all know this is the preseason and all teams are tuning the final details before the real action kicks in, but even if this is a practice, fans and bettors are expecting some improvement over last week’s performances.

Tonight’s game kicks off a three game stretch that also includes a visit to Tampa Bay on Friday night; and a game vs. the New York Giants on Aug. 29^th. Despite their 7-6 preseason-opening victory over New Orleans at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots still have much to prove this Monday night. The Patriots, who averaged an impressive 317.8 passing yards per game record in 2011, managed 279 total yards and were just 5-of-17 on third-down conversions in their opening game.

Star QB Tom Brady completed just 4-of-7 attempts for a modest 30 yards and losing a fumble after being sacked.  Backup Brian Hoyer saved the night with a touchdown pass in the third quarter that provided the difference in New England's unimpressive 7-6 victory, and third- stringer Ryan Mallett who has had some problems with accuracy, outdueled his team mates after completing 8-of-19 passes for 89 yards with an interception while playing most of the second half.

Not everything was that bad for the Pats, the team’s defense, one of the weakest points last season, made a very encouraging effort against New Orleans, limiting the Saints to 280 total yards and forcing two interceptions.

For the Eagles, it will be the team's first game with Andy Reid on the sidelines following the death of his son Garrett. After a disappointing 2011 season, the Eagles managed to overcome a 13-0 halftime deficit and score a last second field gold to win 24-23 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in their preseason opener last Thursday night. Rookie quarterback Nick Foles was able to toss two touchdown passes in his first NFL action, after starting QB Michael Vick was forced to leave the field on the second quarter after smashing his hand on an offensive lineman's helmet. Fortunately, that won’t stop Vick from starting tonight’s game. Eagles’ Coach Andy Reid said Vick and the rest of the starters, including cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, will play at least the first half, and may be the third quarter. Reid said quarterback Nick Foles will play the rest of the game once he replaces Vick.

Game Odds:
Philadelphia Eagles: -1-110, ML -120
New England Patriots: +1-110, ML EV
Game Total: 42, o/u -110

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2012 NFL Preseason Week 2: NY Jets vs. NY Giants

Date/Time: Sat, Aug 18 / 07:00:00 PM ET, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

It is time for the battle of New York.  The defending NFL champs, the New York Giants, will resume their preseason this Saturday night when they pay a visit to their league arch-rival, the New York Jets.

Both teams will try to achieve their first pre-season victory after losing their initial games. The Giants loss by one point (31-32) in their visit to Jacksonville last Friday night, while the Jets couldn’t show fans their new face after falling short to the Cincinnati Bengals 17-6 in Tim Tebow’s official debut with his new team.

While Jets’ starting quarterback, Mark Sanchez, was expected to play only a quarter, all expectations were centered on Tebow. After months of hype, Tebow, who said Friday night that he was most pleased with his game “rhythm”, never found his best game against Cincinnati.  The former Broncos’ QB didn’t show much in his Jets debut, picking up some yards by running around a couple of times, completing only four passes in eight attempts for 27 yards and throwing an interception. But not everything was Tebow’s fault, the rest of the Jets were far from being spectacular, in fact, they were blanked by the Bengals, who repeatedly showed a better offense/defense combination and a more aggressive attitude than their rivals, pre season or not.

Meanwhile, the New York Giants traveled last Friday to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars. Giants’ starters didn’t play much. Starting QB Eki Manning did not see much action against the Jags and was only able to direct a drive into the red zone before settling for a field goal. Manning left the field with 4-of-8 passing in his first game since the Super Bowl victory achieved in February.

Giants backup QB David Carr took over and threw for two touchdowns, giving his team a 10 point lead (24-14) lead before halftime.  The Giants led 31-24 in the fourth quarter, but Jacksonville kicker Josh Scobee nailed a 29-yard field goal. The story changed when Jaguars’ running back, Keith Toston, capped a 64-yard drive with a nine-yard touchdown run with only 2 minutes left on the clock.

Game Odds:
New York Giants: +1-110
New York Jets: -1-110
Game Total: 36, o/u -110

As usual, expectation is high for both teams. NFL Game Odds show a very tight game, with the Jets listed as favorite by only -1 point. The Jets hold a 23-19-1 advantage the all-time preseason series and dealt the Giants a 17-3 loss in last year's matchup. However, the Giants know when to hit its archrival. Manning and Co. achieved a well deserve 29-14 victory on Week 16 last season that propelled the team into playoffs and eventually into a Super Bowl Title.

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The Truth About Betting The NFL Preseason

 If you’re a diehard NFL sports bettor, you either love or loathe NFL preseason games. There’s always been big debate on whether pre-season NFL games matter in terms of predicting win-rates for the upcoming regular season. And we’ve covered this debate in a recent article from an NFL betting angle.

As most online sports betting enthusiasts already know, those who bet on NFL games during the regular season look at the pre-season as an early indicator. Others choose to completely ignore the pre-season, arguing that those games have absolutely no bearing on how the season will play out.

For those in the latter NFL sports betting camp, you might as well be watching little league football.

Preseason games were first added to the schedule in 1978. They’re usually seen as a way for coaches to practice plays. It’s also a great way for the NFL to make money, but that’s neither here nor there.

But a recent study in the current Journal of Sports Economics asks whether preseason NFL games offer fans any insight into their team’s Super Bowl chances.

After looking at preseason successes between 1970 and 1991, and then comparing them with games between 2002 and 2010, the study didn’t see any statistical evidence that the preseason winning percentage offers a preview of NFL team performance.

So is the pre-season totally useless to those who love to bet on sports? Not necessarily. There’s still money to be made, but we recommend looking at those games as one-offs as opposed to regular season indicators.

But not all hope’s lost if you can’t wait to tune into NFL point spreads. It turns out that, according to another study, betting against offenses in the first week of NFL might be a smart move when it comes to making money from NFL game odds.

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Dwight Howard Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

The “Dwightmare” is finally over. Orlando Magic’s All Star Center Dwight Howard has been dealt to another team. That’s right; Howard got his way this week and became the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The recently announced deal put an end to months of speculation and uncertainty that surrounded Howard after demanding a trade to the Brooklyn Nets back in December, 2011.  Now, the fact that Howard is finally leaving Orlando takes no one by surprise. After all, he wanted out before the 2010-11 season even started. However; Howard's arrival to Los Angeles is an scenario that not many people consider feasible.

According to sources close to the process, Howard was traded in a monstrous four-team, multi-player deal that involves the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and of course, the Lakers.

The deal calls for the Denver Nuggets to transfer forward Al Harrington and guard Arron Afflalo to the Magic. Orlando will send guard Jason Richardson to the 76ers and the Lakers will send Andrew Bynum to Philadelphia. The Lakers also will also acquire Earl Clark and Chris Duhon.

Meanwhile, the 76ers will send forward Andre Iguodala to the Nuggets, and former USC center Nikola Vucevic and first-round draft pick Mo Harkless to the Magic, who also granted lottery-protected first-round picks from the other three teams involved in the deal. Draft picks the Magic will receive are the Nuggets' (2014), 76ers' (2015) and Lakers' (2017).

With Howard’s acquisition, the Lakers are likely to become immediate Western Conference favorites with a starting lineup that includes top scorer Kobe Bryant, Spaniard superstar Pau Gasol, and point guard Steve Nash, acquired from the Phoenix Suns last month.

Howard, 26, and three-time NBA defensive player of the year, averaged 20.6 points and 14.5 rebounds in 54 regular-season games for Orlando last season. In eight seasons with the Magic, he averaged 18.4 points and 13.0 rebounds.

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2012 PGA Championship: Can Tiger Woods Win His 15th Major Title?

Starting tomorrow, the greatest golfers in the PGA will take to the course in South Carolina for the last major golf tournament of the year. The 2012 PGA Championship tees off on Thursday at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and while the event will feature the biggest names in the sport, all the attention will be focused on one player: Tiger Woods.

Woods, currently ranked No. 2 in the world rankings enters the tournament as the favorite to win his first major tournament since winning the 2008 U.S. Open. This is the longest stretch since Woods’ first PGA title in the 1997 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Currently Woods, who will o try to achieve his 5^th victory at this event and 15th career major championship, is listed at +400 to win the 2012 PGA Championship.

If you’re wondering why there’s so much attention focused on Woods’ performance, then you should check some facts. Tiger, who has not won a major title in four years, arrives to the 2012 PGA Championship after a three-win summer, and six top 10 finishes this season, including a third place at the 2012 British Open.  Woods undoubtedly has made progress, but despite his recent accomplishments and a relatively successful year, a victory at Kiawah Island would be a sign that many have been waiting for.  The tournament not only represents his last chance of the year to win a major title, but also a perfect opportunity to solidify his comeback and pursuit the record of 18 professional majors set by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

Despite the fact that odds are favoring Woods at this event, he is one of 13 past PGA Champions in the field. He is joined by Defending Champion Keegan Bradley, Martin Kaymer (2010), Y.E. Yang (2009), Padraig Harrington (2008), Phil Mickelson (2005), Vijay Singh (1998, 2004), Shaun Micheel (2003), Rich Beem (2002), David Toms (2001), Davis Love III (1997), Mark Brooks (1996) and John Daly (1991).

Additionally, the156-player roster includes the top 108 players on the Official World Golf Rankings, 32 major champions, and a total of 71 international players representing 21 countries, all competing for the Wanamaker Trophy.

The next closest title contenders are Rory McIlroy (+700) and Luke Donald (+1000). Keegan Bradley, winner of last year's PGA Championship, and third player to ever win a major tournament in his tournament debut, shows listed at +1750 at SportsbettingOnline.ag.

The 2012 PGA Championship will begin on Thursday, August 9 before closing on Sunday, August 12^th. Who’ll win this week's PGA Championship? Take your pick. In the meantime, check the available Odds on Golf for the 2012 PGA Championship.

2012 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP - ODDS TO WIN

AARON BADDELEY: +7250
ADAM SCOTT: +2000
ALEXANDER NOREN: +7500
ALVARO QUIROS: +8000
ANDERS HANSEN: +7250
ANGEL CABRERA: +8500
BEN CRANE: +7500
BEN CURTIS: +7250
BILL HAAS: +6000
BO VAN PELT: +3500
BRANDEN GRACE: +7250
BRANDT SNEDEKER: +4000
BRENDON DE JONGE: +8000
BRYCE MOLDER: +8000
BUBBA WATSON: +2000
BUD CAULEY: +7500
CARL PETTERSSON: +7000
CHARL SCHWARTZEL: +3500
CHARLES HOWELL III: +8000
CHARLEY HOFFMAN: +8000
DARREN CLARKE: +8500
DAVID TOMS: +4000
DAVIS LOVE III : +7500
DUSTIN JOHNSON: +1250
ERNIE ELS: +3500
FRANCESCO MOLINARI:  +6000
FREDRIK JACOBSON: +7000
GARY WOODLAND: +7500
GEOFF OGILVY: +6000
GEORGE COETZEE: +8000
GONZALO FERNANDEZ-CASTANO: +8500
GRAEME MCDOWELL: +2000
GREG CHALMERS: +8000
HUNTER MAHAN: +3000
IAN POULTER: +6000
JASON DAY: +4000
JASON DUFNER:  +1250
JEFF OVERTON: +7250
JIM FURYK: +2000
JOHN DALY: +7000
JOHN HUH: +8000
JOHN SENDEN: +7000
JOHNSON WAGNER: +8000
JONATHAN BYRD: +7500
JUSTIN ROSE: +1750
KJ CHOI: +7000
KEEGAN BRADLEY: +1750
KEVIN NA: +7500
KYLE STANLEY: +7000
KYUNG-TAE KIM: +7500
LEE WESTWOOD: +1250
LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN: +1750
LUCAS GLOVER:                +8500
LUKE DONALD: +1000
MARC LEISHMAN: +8000
MARK WILSON:                +7500
MARTIN KAYMER: +4000
MARTIN LAIRD: +7000
MATT KUCHAR:                +1750
MATTEO MANASSERO: +7250
MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ: +8000
NICK WATNEY: +4000
NICOLAS COLSAERTS: +4000
PADRAIG HARRINGTON:   +3000
PAUL CASEY: +8500
PAUL LAWRIE: +7250
PETER HANSON: +7000
PHIL MICKELSON: +2000
RAFAEL CABRERA BELLO: +7250
RETIEF GOOSEN                : +7000
RICKIE FOWLER:  +4000
ROBERT ALLENBY: +8000
ROBERT GARRIGUS: +7000
ROBERT KARLSSON: +7500
ROBERT ROCK: +8000
RORY MCILROY: +700
RORY SABBATINI: +8000
RYAN MOORE: +7250
RYAN PALMER: +7500
RYO ISHIKAWA: +8000
SANG-MOON BAE: +8000
SEAN OHAIR: +7500
SERGIO GARCIA                : +4000
SEUNG-YUL NOH: +7250
SIMON DYSON: +7250
SPENCER LEVIN: +8000
STEVE STRICKER                : +2500
STEWART CINK: +7500
THOMAS BJORN: +7000
TIGER WOODS: +400
TREVOR IMMELMAN: +8500
VIJAY SINGH: +6000
WEBB SIMPSON:  +2000
YE YANG: +7500
ZACH JOHNSON:  +2500
ANY OTHER GOLFER: +800

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Churchill Downs Announces Expansion for Filthy Rich

If you bet on horse racing, there’s a good chance your primary concern is making money. Sure, you might have a love of horseracing, but you love the opportunity to bet on horses from the comfort of your own home.

But if you’re the type of horserace bettor who prefers the track, then you know that horseraces are about watching the rich and famous keep up with the equally rich Joneses as much as they are watching horses keep up with one another on the track.

And Churchill Downs Racetrack is well aware of this, so much so that track officials are undertaking a $9 million renovation project that caters to the uber-wealthy.

Dubbed ‘The Mansion’, the new for-the-filthy-rich-only clubhouse will overlook the finish line of the racetrack and offer breathtaking views. Well suited for its name, The Mansion features a private elevator, a butler, concierge services, prepared-to-order meals, access to a private wine cellar, and more.

If you’re looking to hit the new clubhouse the second it opens just in time for next year’s Derby and Kentucky Oaks, check your mailbox first. Admission is by invitation only. And you’ll need several thousand dollars.

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Can New England Take The AFC In 2012?

In life, there are only two guarantees—death and taxes. Actually, add “the New England Patriots being favored to win the AFC East and the Super Bowl” to that list. At least when it comes to odds on NFL games.

As sure as the sun will rise in the morning, odds makers and those who love to bet on football love the Pats for two specific reasons—Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. As long as the head coach and QB find themselves working together for the good of their team and the NFL point spreads bettors who back them, the New England Patriot are pretty much guaranteed to be contenders.

That’s been the rule in the past. And that’s likely the rule leading into the 2012 season. Only a few weeks before the 2012-13 Season kicks off, the Pats show listed at +500 to win the coming Super Bowl XLVII, and at +300 to win the AFC.

But not everything’s amazing—and if you’re into online sports gambling, you need to read on. Because if you dig a bit deeper into the Patriots’ defense, a few but still serious problems rise to the service.

The Patriots had some issues in the pass rush, so we were as surprised as anyone to see them let rusher Mark Anderson sign with the Bills this season. That means they’ll need to not only balance his loss, but they’ll have to face the reality of facing Anderson twice this season.

And if you love to bet on NFL games, you’re probably well aware that the Patriots need to improve their linebackers. They’ve had a lot of problems in the middle of the field, but we’re hoping some changes they’ve made in the off-season address that.

With all that said, the Patriots have a solid offense, and the quality of its offense isn’t necessarily dependent on Brady. Most online sports betting fans agree. In fact, you can replace the entire offense with nothing but running backs and you’ll still have one of the most solid offenses in the entire league. That has a lot to do with Belichick’s ability to build an offense around the players on the roster.

So, even with some shortcomings on defense, we still think sports bettors who love to bet on NFL games will take the New England Patriots to win the AFC East. But unless they work through some of their issues, their fortunes could change when it comes to taking the AFC itself.

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Betting On Online Roulette: A Look At The Many Variations

If you’re a fan of playing roulette, you might want to read this before you hit an online casino or hop on a plane to that magical oasis in the Nevada desert (and we’re not talking about Reno). Casino Gambling Games have gotten way more interesting for players, and it’s all thanks to the many variations of the game offered to customers. Here’s a look at three Roulette variations that you should be familiar with before diving in, chips first.

 American Roulette
This is the classic roulette version that’s played all over the United States and elsewhere in North America. And, not surprisingly, one of the most popular online Roulette games is referred to as just ‘Roulette’. American Roulette online features 38 numbers in total—that includes 1 through 36, a single zero, and a double zero. American Roulette rules state that you can bet on a single number. You can bet on a combination numbers. You can bet on a color. Or you can bet on evens or odds. The online American Roulette experience is a lot like what you’d find in Vegas, minus the crowds.

 European Roulette
This one’s more popular on the other side of the pond. The European version of one of the most popular casino gambling games is pretty much the same as American Roulette, only instead of two zeros—remember American Roulette has the single and the double—you’ll only find the single. The absence of the double means slightly better odds for those playing the Euro version. It’s hard to find European Roulette in North America casinos (after all, it’s called North America for a reason), so European Roulette has made online casinos extra popular for those searching for the Euro version of the online casino game.

 Multiplayer Roulette
The best thing about online roulette games is that you never have to wait for an empty table. That’s true for all casino games, and it’s especially great for Roulette, which can see dozens of players crowded around one table. And if you’ve ever been to Vegas, you know that’s so how it is. While crowds are the norm in Sin City casinos, you can step up to a Roulette table online and bet on whatever you like—the inside, the outside, or both—and never, ever have to worry about big crowds pushing you off to the side. But some people actually long for that. That’s where Multiplayer Roulette comes in. Instead of putting you at an empty table against the dealer, the Roulette table includes other casino players after a huge score. It offers a more realistic experience that’s true-Vegas, so if that’s what you’re after, online Multiplayer Roulette is the way to go.

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College Football Betting: Southeastern Conference (SEC) dominates NCAA Football Polls

When it comes to winning BCS National Championships, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) is the dominant force in the NCAA  Over the past seasons, the conference set one of the strongest dynasties in College Football, beating almost every rival during regular season and claiming more division and BCS titles than any other division.  The record is simply stunning:  in six years, four SEC teams (Florida, LSU, Alabama, and Auburn) have claimed six straight National Championship Titles.

SEC's supremacy is reaching historic proportions. To put it on perspective, Texas was the last school outside the SEC to claim a national title (2005). Since the establishment of the BCS National Championship Game in 1998, Southeastern Conference members won a total of 8 BCS titles (Alabama (2), Florida (2), LSU (2), Tennessee (1) and Auburn (1)), including the very first BCS championship game in 1998 (Tennessee).  On top of that, Four SEC teams (Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Tennessee) have a perfect record (1.000 Success rate) at the annual BCS Championship game.

In comparison, Big 12, SEC’s closest title rival, has only 2 victories (200 and 2005) and 5 Losses at BCS Championship Games (2001, 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2009). The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) counts with one victory (1999) and two losses (2000 and 1998), while Big East and Big 10 has one Championship Title each (2001 and 2002 respectively). Pac 10 has only one victory (2004) and two losses, however, the 2004 BCS Championship was declared deserted due to NCAA sanctions against USC, nullifying participation and results in 2004 and 2005. So far, no current members of the Big East have played a single BCS championship game.

In the last edition of the BCS Championship held on January at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in Louisiana, SEC division members Alabama and LSU clashed last for the 2012 national title. The Crimson Tide outscored LSU 21-0 and avenged its only regular season loss, a 9-6 overtime home setback against the LSU Tigers on November 5th.

Besides adding another title to SEC’s long list of achievements, Alabama’s victory also set new league records.  The victory marked the first time since 1936 that a member of any conference claims the national championship without having won its own conference title. Additionally, head coach Nick Saban won his second national title with Alabama and third overall (LSU, 2003 season), becoming the first coach to win three national championships in the BCS's 14-year era. Additionally, LSU’s loss vs. the Crimson Tide marked the first time an SEC team had been defeated in a BCS Championship game.

Despite the loss, everyone is expecting LSU to recover and claim the national title. The same LSU that was demolished by Alabama in the BCS title game will start the season as No. 1 contender according to several media polls, including The Sporting News, USA Today and CBSSports.com.  For a team that knows what it's like to play under pressure and how to deal with high expectations, the designation only brings even more motivation.

In addition to LSU, other SEC power is also raising expectations among odds makers and bettors: Alabama. Coming off its second national championship in the past three years, LSU’s major rival in the Southeastern Conference will kick off the 2012 season ranked in No. 2 position.

The Crimson Tide lost several key players NFL draft, however, the defending national champion will try to keep its momentum alive and claim its third national title in four years.

This is only the second time in 14 years that two previous BCS title game contenders began the season in number one and second positions in the coaches' poll. The other time was 1999 with Florida State opening No. 1, followed by Tennessee. FSU kept the No. 1 spot every week of the season en route to the national title. The Tide will open its season at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 against Michigan in the 2012 Cowboys Classic at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Wolverines are ranked No. 8 in the preseason coaches' poll.

In addition to LSU and Alabama, five SEC teams are ranked in the top 10 and seven other are in the top 25. According to USA Today coaches' preseason poll, Georgia is ranked No. 6, South Carolina is ranked No. 9. Arkansas is ranked No. 10. Florida is ranked No. 23. Auburn is ranked No. 25.

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NFL Betting Preview: Where Are The Tennessee Titans Heading?

What’s going to happen with the Tennessee Titans this coming season is anyone’s guess. While they’ll likely be in the running for an AFC wild card spot in 2013, you’d be insane to put your money on the Titans unseating Houston as the AFC South champs.

And that’s largely due to their indecisiveness, and a bit of bad luck.

The bad luck? They might have lost wide receiver Kenny Britt due to a DUI arrest over the summer. Not the greatest news for those who love to bet on NFL games, particularly those with the Titans as favorites. The indecisiveness? Who on earth is their starting QB?

For a second there, it looked like Jake Locker would be the starting quarterback, which pretty much puts the team's offensive power in the hand of the rookie. At least if you go by what was tentatively announced in training camp.

But that seemed to change the second Mike Munchak was officially named head coach. He put a kibosh on that plan, instead handing Hasselbeck the starting role. Locker wasn’t pushed completely aside. He was given the chance to gain experience and eventually earning the starting QB title. Actually, never mind, that’s called being pushed aside. Our bad.

At the end of the day, it looks like the Titans are trying to groom a franchise QB, and one of two things will come of this. Either the Titans will start off with a losing record, Munchak will take heat, and odds on NFL will shift in the opposite of favoring the Titans. Or they’ll grab the ball and go like champions, proving that the Mentor/Apprentice strategy is working.

In terms of defense, the loss of cornerback Cortland Finnegan means an already-weak Titan defensive unit is now on way shakier ground, which could lead to equally an equally rocky road for football fans. Sure, the addition of Ayers might help the pass rush a bit, but we’re not too sure those two balance things out that much.

If the Titans had to pick one thing to focus on, defense is it. Their entire defensive game looks weak from every angle, so we think the Titans will find it hard to hold onto leads in games that count.

And if they can hammer down the defense (plus really figure out this whole QB thing) they could be major contenders this season. Remember, the Titans play in a conference that lacks any truly dominate teams, a boon for those looking for solid football point spread opportunities.

Players and sports betting fans can place early bets on the Tennessee Titans at Sports Betting Online. Current odds have the Titans at +6000 to win the coming Super Bowl XLVII, +375 to win the AFC South Division, and +2750 to win the AFC Championship. Tennessee is also listed as +6.5 to win its opening game vs. the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 9th, 2012.

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NCAA Football Penn State football Program Dodges “Death Penalty” Bullet

Get ready for a mass exodus from Penn State’s football program. Officials of the NCAA handed down a groundbreaking, albeit much-deserved penalty against Penn State as a result of its abuse scandal involving assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.

Chances of shutting down the football program completely for several years were slim. That wouldn’t have been fair to the innocent parties who are just trying to get an education and play some football. Though, for the victims, perhaps that would have provided some longer-term comfort.

While the NCAA didn’t shut down Penn State’s program, the penalties deal a crushing blow to the once-mighty football powerhouse. Not to mention the college football odds on Penn State.

Penn State must pay a $60 million fine, and they’re banned from playing in the post-season for four years. Their storied history also has been wiped out, with all team victories between 1998 and 2001 officially stricken from the record books.

For those who are used to seeing Penn State in post-season, that won’t happen for the next few years. So if you enjoy NCAA football betting, you better start looking somewhere else.

We’re not convinced they’d even make it into the post-season, even without that restriction, now that the NCAA has also taken away 10 scholarships per year for the next four years.  Any chance of having a team that can be remotely competitive in the Big Ten is pretty much gone.

The combined penalties add up to multiple nails in the coffin, given the fact that post-season opportunity is what makes a school attractive. The number of players who will actually seek out Penn State as a viable place to play and get an education will be infinitesimal.

And now that the NCAA is allowing Penn State players to transfer to play, right away, at other universities, Penn State will quickly become a third rate, bottom tier school for the foreseeable future.

Offtrack Betting: Saratoga Matchups We’d Love To See

Horseracing bettors are always looking to make solid coin out of equally solid matchups. Every now and then, a few gems hit the track, not just from a performance perspective, but from a horserace betting perspective, too.

With a new racing schedule about to start at the famous Saratoga Race Course, race fans and bettors are probably wondering what betting matchups would up the ante on the excitement level and the potential for more offtrack betting profit? Read on for our picks.

Bodemeister vs. the rest of the field
Union Rags and I’ll Have Another are out of the picture. The rest of the Triple Crown horses have failed to impress. So a race in the Travers could be Bodemeister’s race to lose. The odds-on-favorite to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Bodemeister disappointed racing fans with a loss at Churchill Downs and Pimlico, both by narrow, narrow margins. He was pulled out of the Belmont Stakes by trainer Bob Baffert, so we never got to see if he truly had a victory in him.

Shackleford vs. Jackson Bend
They’re by far the top two sprinters in the east, so a showdown between the two would be a dream for those who bet on horse racing. Jackson Bend couldn’t deal with Shackleford in the Met Mile, but he’s got victories in Belmont’s Carter Handicap and in the Forego and James Marvin Stakes at last summer’s Saratoga, so we can’t even begin to guess who’ll edge out.

Point of Entry vs. Musketier
Point of Entry locked down the biggest win of his career—a 3 ½ victory over Center Divider in Saturday’s Man ‘0 War Stakes at Belmont Park. We’d love to see how he’d fare against Musketier, the 10-year-old who failed to place in Sword Dancer in 2009. That said, he’s got a first and a second under his saddle in graded stakes, so this matchup could go either way.

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Casino Card Games: Let It Ride

As the World Series of Poker Main Event narrows down its field through bust outs, bad beats, and donkey moves from online poker players who aren’t accustomed to playing live poker, a lot of poker players who no longer have a chip stack remaining suddenly have a lot of time on their hands.

The choice is simple. Go back to the real world. Or stay and enjoy Vegas. For poker players, trying to win back some of the Main Event entry fee looks like a good option. But not everyone wants to play poker against other players, especially after taking a beating in the Main Event by their fellow poker compatriots.

That’s where online card games come in. And Let it Ride is an awesome variation of the game we all love. Or love to hate, depending on how good the poker gods have been to them.

Playing let it ride poker, online or at a brick and mortar casino, is easy. If you know how to play 5 Card Stud, you know how to play Let it Ride Poker.

To start, you’ll place three bets of equal value. So if the table minimum is $15, you can place three bets of $5. You’ll then be dealt three cards face down.

Once you see your cards, you can choose to take one bet back, or let it ride. Whatever you decide, one of the facedown cards is revealed. And once again, you choose to take one of your bets back, or, yup, let it ride.

After the second decision, the second facedown card is revealed. With five cards showing, you’ll now be paid out based on what your hand is. To win, you’ll need a pair of tens or anything better.

Online Let it Ride poker is one of the best casino games for poker players, as well as  players who are new to playing online casino games. So whether you’re trying to make your $10k buy-in back on Las Vegas Boulevard, or trying to win a bit of cash from your house on Main Street, we say let it ride. It’s a fantastic online video poker game that you’ll love.

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Five Big Differences Between Video Poker And Live Poker

Lots of casino players are tempted to make the jump from live poker to video poker. Or vice-verse. But there are some subtle-but-major differences you need to know about before you dive headfirst from the felt to the video poker games online and back again.

Bluffing
In live poker, whether at a home game or at a brick and mortar casino, it’s possible to win a large pot while holding the absolute worst hand. That’s all thanks to the magic of bluffing. When you bluff, you’re hoping that other poker players drop out of the hand, thinking that you’ve got them beat. But in all likelihood, they’d crush you if they stay in the hand. In video poker, there’s no opportunity to bluff. But that can actually be a good thing because it eliminates the chance of being pushed out of a hand while you have something close to unbeatable.

Hand Rankings
Depending on the video poker variation you’re playing, the hand rankings could differ from what you’re used to live. For example, in Three Card Poker, a three-of-a-kind beats a straight. That’s not true in Texas Hold’em, which is clearly the world’s most popular poker variation, whether you’re talking about online casino card games or Vegas poker room games.

You know what a hand is worth
In video poker, you get paid based on how your hand ranks. That means if you’ve hit three-of-a-kind, you know exactly what you’re about to win. In live poker, that’s not the case. How much you win (or lose, more specifically) depends on whether other players push you out of the hand by showing better cards or raising you.

You can use cheat sheets
Sit down in a live poker game with a hand ranking sheet and the dealer will kick you off the table. You’ll also become the laughing stock of the casino. But not in video poker. Hit a real money online casino with a hand ranking cheat sheet and no one will know.

If you leave the table, you risk losing your chips
In a live poker games, you’re free to get up from the table and take a break. But as the blinds come around to your seat, you’ll be dealt in. That means you risk losing money if your chips are still on the table. Not so in video poker. Whether at a real money online casino or at a video poker machine in a real casino, you’re free to get up—and keep your money.

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Winning Online Keno Strategies Revealed

We all know the first rule of probability in keno. The more numbers you select, the higher your chances of hitting at least one of them are. But keno isn’t about hitting one number. It’s about hitting as many keno numbers as you can, whether you play keno in a casino or whether you play keno online.

If you’ve never played keno, it’s amazingly simple and fun. A keno card has 80 numbers. You pick up to 15 of them. The system then draws 20 numbers. You then get paid out based on how many numbers you were able to hit. The casino keno payout depends on how many numbers you selected, so pro online keno players don’t necessarily play all 15 numbers.

So how do winning online keno players decide which numbers to mark and which numbers to ignore? By following online keno tips and strategies. Below are three of the most popular ones. Read on to see how the most successful online keno players make their money.

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 Try betting on unpopular numbers

How many times have you seen the exact same bingo numbers, the same lottery numbers, or the same keno numbers hit, identically, two games in a row? Probably never. It rarely happens. That’s just statistics. The probability of the same 20 keno numbers being drawn two games in a row is ridiculously low. You’d have a better chance of winning the lottery (bad example, actually). But you get our point. Look for numbers that haven’t been drawn in the last five games and make them your picks.

Do the opposite of the last tip

About 10 seconds ago, we recommended that you should bet on unpopular numbers. But some players think the opposite approach works. Instead of looking for patterns of keno numbers not hitting, look for the numbers that have come up frequently.

Bet on a sequence of numbers
What are the odds of 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 hitting? Really low, right? Actually, statistically speaking the odds are the same as hitting 1, 16, 21, 35, and so on. Remember, online keno games are completely random, so any number has an equal chance of being drawn. But some online keno players firmly believe that picking a family of numbers is the way to go.

As you can see, there are countless online keno tips and strategies to choose from. Some work for some players, others not so much. The best way to figure out what works for you is to test them out for yourself.

Avoiding The Biggest Horserace Betting Mistakes

Thinking about betting on horses? To a novice, winning seems like the luck of the draw. But the truth is it takes working through a lot of mistakes to figure out exactly what it takes to win by betting on horses. Thankfully, smart punters have made the mistakes for you, so if you follow their lessons learned below, you can race toward bigger profits in no time.

 Don’t always follow a late-day favorite
Many bettors will look at a favorite late in the day, go to an online horse race betting site, and drop big money on the favorite to edge out. And as someone who loves to bet on horses, you might see that handicappers are dropping big coin on that horse and feel the need to hop on the bandwagon.

Don’t. Sure, the favorite might pull through. But there’s a real reason horse-race bettors are putting their money on the favorite late in the day—they’ve taken heavy losses. Those who’ve lost big money betting on horses tend to flock to a late-day favorite hoping to recoup their losses. And those who have been making big offtrack betting gains can afford to wait until tomorrow to make more big gains.

 Don’t treat you bankroll as a bottomless pit
Successful horserace bettors are those who wager consistently, not only in terms of frequency, but in terms of amounts. A bettor who wagers $100 for the first week and then increases their budget to $500 isn’t necessarily a smart bettor, even if they’re winning. In fact, a bettor who drops $50 on a bet every day for a month, regardless of how the horse pulls through, is better off in the long term.

If you’ve got a set budget to bet on horseracing, stick to it. You’ll find that it’s easier to make profit in the long term.

Don’t be lazy
It’s human nature to want to make the most amount of money with the least amount of effort. But smart bettors know that when it comes to horse racing, laziness leads to the complete opposite of good fortune. If you’re serious about horse betting, do your research. Watch the trainers. Study the jockeys. Stay up to date on everything related to the track you’re betting on. Study your favorite picks. Study who else is on the track. And then, only after you’ve ate, slept, and breathed a specific horserace, should you even think about placing a bet.

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Counting Cards In Blackjack: A Winning Strategy You Can Count On

The first thing that pops into your mind when you first hear about counting cards is probably, “Isn’t this cheating?” The answer? Not even close.

Yes, it’s true that a casino will kick you out if they catch you winning too much and suspect you’re counting cards (when you play online casino table games, that isn’t the case, which is why lots of card counters opt to test the waters online, first). It’s also true that, at least in the olden days, casino players suspected of counting cards would be taken out back to have their kneecaps taken care of (and we don’t mean a gentle massage, for the record).

But is card counting illegal? According to the law, no (assuming you aren’t being aided by a mechanical device).

The basics of card counting

When you play real money online casino games, whether at an instant play casino or at one with downloadable software, you can employ card counting to help you rack up more wins. And believe it or not, it’s actually really easy to win real money at online casino gaming sites using a card counting method.

But before we talk about how to count cards and how it relates to online casino betting, you need to understand the basics of blackjack.

Simply put, blackjack is a game of facts. Here’s what the player and the dealer always know:

1) How many cards are in a shoe
2) How many cards are left in a shoe as each card is dealt
3) How many of every single cards are left in a shoe—meaning how many Aces, face cards, tens, nines, and so on are left.

Now, you don’t even have to think of #1. All real money casinos post information about the game. For games with decks, you’ll know how many decks of cards are in play. In blackjack, there’s single-deck, 6-deck, and 8-deck. And the casino will tell you how many decks you’re dealing with right off the bat.

Number 2 is also relatively easy to keep track of. Since you know how many decks are in play before any cards are dealt (you’ll need to start with a new shoe), you can essentially count down as the cards drop (415 cards left, 414 cards left, 413 cards left, and so on).

Easy enough right? Well, it gets a bit trickier when #3 comes into play. Since you know there are four of every card value in a deck, you automatically know that there are 32 Aces, 32 Kings, and so on in every shoe.

But counting down from 32 for 13 different cards is incredibly difficult. And that’s true even if you’re a card counting genius with an IQ that’s off the charts. That’s why card-counting systems have simplified things.

The +/- system

Instead of making you count down each card that hits the felt for 13 different values, each card value is assigned one of three point values—plus 1, zero, or minus 1.

Some card counting systems are more complex than others, but most work the same way. In the most basic one (which beginners should start with), you’ll find the following point values. Card 2 through 6 are assigned +1. Tens and face cards are assigned -1. And 7, 8, 9, and Ace are assigned 0.

With a fresh shoe, you start at zero. You then add one, subtract one, or do nothing, depending on what card is dealt.

If you’ve got a high count, it means that a lot of low cards are out of the deck. So you’ve got a better chance of hitting a high card. With that in mind, you should bet more. With a low count, the opposite is true, so bet less.

Easy enough, right? Well, there’s one more thing. Remember point #1? You need to know how many cards are in a shoe? That’s important information, too. As you keep track of your count, you’ll need to count down from 52 as well. Every time you get to zero, that means one deck of cards is no longer in the deck.

This information is important because every time a deck is gone, you need to reset your count. You do so by dividing your current count by the number of decks that are left in the shoe. So, if you’ve counted 104 cards that have left the shoe, you know two decks are missing. That means six decks are left (assuming you’re playing with an 8-deck shoe). You then take your count and divide it by six. For example, if your count is +12, you’ reset your count to +2 (12 divided by 2).

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