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May 31, 2009
NASCAR Laughs Off NFL Worries Over Sports Betting
The terrors of sports betting professed by the NFL are of no concern to NASCAR, which trusts its employees don't need isolation from the real world to avoid gambling corruption.
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UK Gambling Operators Found Lacking on Age Checking
A study by the Gambling Commission in the United Kingdom found almost every betting shop visited had no problem taking gambling action from underaged customers.
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Tribal Casinos Subject to Varying Levels of Success
Even though not all tribal casinos turn out to earn vast riches for members, Native Americans are grateful for all the casino gambling benefits, from dividends to college scholarships to jobs paying them a living wage.
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Tribal Casinos Subject to Varying Levels of Success
Even though not all tribal casinos turn out to earn vast riches for members, Native Americans are grateful for all the casino gambling benefits, from dividends to college scholarships to jobs paying them a living wage.
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Illinois Lawmakers Reconsider and Pass Expanded Casino Gaming Law
After reviewing the state's dire financial circumstances, Illinois Senators reversed their previous decision and approved four new casino licenses for the state.
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NZ Study Linking Gambling to Crime Increases Debunked
A study done by New Zealand researchers has led to the dubious claim that gambling does lead to criminal behavior, only it goes unreported.
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Finland Says Online Casinos Leading Cause of Financial Problems
Banking officials and gaming opponents in Finland are claiming that online casino gambling is the leading cause of financial stress in the country.
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Horrific Event Doesn’t Make Online Gambling Evil
A monstrous tale of a father who kept betting online on horse races while his daughter's dead body had been discovered doesn't mean gambling is at fault, says an analyst.
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May 30, 2009
Casino Empires Clash on Macau Cotai Strip
A new casino opening in Macau brings gaming competition and perhaps a return to the gambling resort escalation race.
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Australia Expands Voluntary Gambling Limit Card Program
Australia is thinking of asking gaming patrons to place voluntary limits that electronic cards will enforce as a better method of controlling problem gambling than banning poker machines.
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Las Vegas Casinos Make Peace with President Obama
While the mayor and the governor grumbled, President Obama used his star power to win back casino and gaming workers upset with remarks he had made about Las Vegas.
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Fantasy Sports Pulled Back Into Rising Sports Betting Debate
Fantasy sports wagering, which often get a perplexing free ride in the gambling law discussions, is causing the NCAA to take another look at Montana's state gaming lottery.
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Casino Company Announces Online Gambling on Ongoing Poker Events
A casino operating company has joined with a broadcasting firm to launch online gambling on live poer events.
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Game 6 Pick – LeBron Will Rise or Cleveland Will Fall
In the midst of LeBron’s epic triple-double to help the Cavs survive another day, is the lost (and obvious) truth about Game 5. While LeBron’s 37-14-12 stat line was impressive, what was even more inspiring was Orlando dispatching of a 22-point deficit heading in to the fourth quarter.
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May 29, 2009
Internet Gambling Drives UK Lottery Sales Spiking Upward
The company that manages the British national lottery announced record sales, driven largely by boosted Internet gambling.
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Trump Marina Casino Sale Delayed by Financial Difficulties
Difficulty in obtaining credit at a reasonable rate has led to the postponement of the closure of the sale of the Trump Marina Casino.
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Tribe Nears Recognition Necessary to Open New York Casinos
The Shinnecock Tribe of New York received news its application for federal recognition will be reviewed before the end of the year, potentially clearing the way for tribal casinos on Long Island.
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Illinois Lawmakers Approve Online Gambling
The state House in Illinois approved a plan to expand horse race betting to the Internet, allowing state residents access to online gambling.
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Under Alert – Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
The Seattle Mariners (22-26 SU, 23-25 RL, 22-25-1 O/U) and the Los Angeles Angels (24-22 SU, 24-22 RL, 23-22-1 O/U) will both be looking to record consecutive victories in the BetUS Sportsbook when they square off at Angel Stadium tonight at 10 PM ET.
Seattle avoided getting swept in their three-game set against the Oakland A's, winning the series finale 6-1 as -120 favorites on Wednesday.
Russell...
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Famed Writer Says NFL Should Embrace Delaware Sports Gambling
Hallowed Sports Illustrated writer Frank Deford said in a series of interviews that sports betting has been huge for decades, and the NFL should be glad some of that money will be diverted to taxes from mob accounts.
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St. Louis at San Francisco – Friday Night Diamond Picks
Incendiary Cain to Lead Streaking Giants To SU Win
The St. Louis Cardinals (28-19 SU, 26-21 RL, 20-25-2 O/U) and San Francisco Giants (23-23 SU, 26-19 RL, 20-21-4 O/U) will both be trying to extend their respective winning streaks in the BetUS Sportsbook when they battle at AT&T Park tonight at 10 PM ET.
St.
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Delaware Supremes Ignore NFL, Approve Sports Betting
The Supreme Court of Delaware yesterday unanimously said the state was within its rights to institute its new sports betting lottery.
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Nuggets and Lakers are Going the Distance
I wrote extensively about Kobe’s nickname earlier this week; how the Lakers didn’t play like a team and how Denver would win the game because they are a unit. If Wednesday’s game proved anything it’s that the Lakers can’t win this series. Sure they won the game, but Denver fell apart for one reason only. They didn’t self-implode.
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MLB Teams in the Tank – What Happened to the Blue Jays?
MLB Betting – Who’s Not MLB’s Coldest SU Teams
Whereas the picture is getting rosier for hot squads like the Red Sox, Yankees, and Dodgers, there are plenty of teams in baseball that are singing the blues.
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Crushing Expectations – Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Game-day: 5/29/2009
First-pitch: 8:05 pm est.
The Oakland Athletics take on the Texas Rangers in the second game of a double-header tonight. The Rangers, ranked in the MLB Power Rankings, send pitcher Scott Feldman to the mound. Feldman has been very good this season racking up a 3 and 0 record, a 4.04 ERA and a terrific 1.16 WHIP.
The Athletics counter with Edgar Gonzalez. Gonzalez...
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NBA Playoff Parlay – Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
The L.A. Lakers travel to Denver for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals with a chance to end the series and march into the NBA Finals.
L.A. was very good in Game 5 with key players Pau Gasol blocking 5 shots and Lamar Odom providing 19 points and 14 rebounds.
L.A.
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Diamond Picks – Florida Marlins vs. New York Mets
Game Match-Up 5/29 7:10 ET
NL East rivals collide in the Big Apple on Friday night, and BetUS Sportsbook has all of the sports betting action covered! In this baseball betting affair, the Florida Marlins (22-26, -$405) will lock horns with the NL East leading New York Mets (26-20, +$274). The Fish are coming off of an impressive series victory in Philadelphia, while the Mets have been hot...
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Lock Alert – Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Washington Nationals (13-33 SU, 18-28 RL, 24-20-2 O/U) and Philadelphia Phillies (25-20 SU, 22-23 RL, 22-20-3 O/U) will both be looking to get back in the win column for BetUS MLB sports betting enthusiasts everywhere when they battle at Citizens Bank Park tonight at 7 PM ET.
The Nationals were swept in their three-game series with the New York Mets, dropping the series finale 7-4 on Wednesday...
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Beasts on the Road – MLB’s Best Away from Home
MLB Betting – Who’s Hot MLB’s Hottest Road Teams
Home field advantage in the majors this season has been as important as ever. Not all teams have struggled away from their own park though. Check out this week’s list of teams that are on a roll on the road for MLB bettors at BetUS Sportsbook’s…
(Rank) (Team) (SU Road Record, $$$) (SU Road Record in L/5, $$$)
1:...
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AL Central Foes – Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
Game Match-up 5/29 8:10 ET
Friday night MLB betting action resumes at BetUS Sportsbook when the Chicago White Sox (21-25 -$410) and Kansas City Royals (23-24 +$15) meet up at Kaufmann Stadium for the third time this sports betting season. Chicago invades its AL Central foes house off a big series win against the LA Angels of Anaheim; the series victory was the Palehose third in a row after...
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Friday Matinee – LA Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET
The game was there for the taking, but once again, the Chicago Cubs (23-23, -$570) failed to take advantage of its opportunities and allowed the Los Angeles Dodgers (34-15, +$1775) to steal Game 1 of the sports betting series. The starting pitching was fantastic for both clubs as both Randy’s (Wolf and Wells) each went seven innings striking out...
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Cavaliers Keep Their Finals Dream Alive
James Notches Triple Double, Cavs beat Magic 112-102
What a crazy game. You’ve got to love playoff basketball. The Cavaliers came out of the gate absolutely on fire. They raced out to a 32-10 lead, propelled by a barrage of Mo Williams three pointers.
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Betting Smart – MLB’s Hottest OVER Teams
Statistically speaking, run production this season is as high as it’s ever been in baseball history! Which teams are knocking the ball out of the yard and struggling with their arms? Here’s BetUS Sportsbook’s list of the top ‘over’ teams for the L/5 days!
(Rank) (Team) (O/U Record) (O/U Record in L/5)
1: San Diego Padres (22-22-2) (4-1 in L/5) For a team that has been...
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Best of the Best – MLB’s Hottest Teams this Week
Teams are starting to jockey for position at the quarter pole of the MLB betting season, and BetUS Sportsbook has all you need to know about which teams are looking like buyers, and which are looking like sellers.
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MLB Weekend Preview – NL Central heats up
The National League Central has been one of the tightest races in baseball earlier on this season with four teams fighting for top spot in the division. The Cardinals currently lead the division, with the Brewers and Reds nipping at their heels and the Cubs holding on while waiting for their roster to finally get healthy.
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May 28, 2009
Credit Channels Unlocking for Gaming Operators
Analysts say a combination of liens against casino assets and the beginning of looser credit markets have helped generate new cash sources for tapped gaming companies.
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New Operating Interests Emerge in Massachusetts Casino Debate
Casino operators are flooding into Massachusetts, none wanting to be odd man out if the state legalizes gambling.
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Russia Says Casinos Will Close For July Deadline
The implementation of a ban for all gambling in Russia except at special zones is nearing, and Moscow officials say casinos will meet the closing deadline.
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