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June 30, 2009
Illinois Casinos Sue Blagojevich Seeking $267 Million
Four Ilinois casinos say former Governor Rod Blagojevich took campaign money from a track owner to levy a tax on them subsidizing tracks, and they are suing to recover the gambling revenue they were forced to sacrifice.
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Iowa Tribal Casino Closes After Regulation Violations
Council members of the Omaha Tribe decided to close a casino operating in Iowa after the gaming venue received regulatory citations and declining business.
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Belgian Online Casino Laws Rejected by European Commission
A review by the European Commission of proposed online casino regulations in Belgium found the measures in violation of EU trade agreements and standards.
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Battle for League Lead in Wins – Colorado at Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers (49-28 SU, 34-36-7 O/U, 37-40 RL) will be looking to take their second consecutive game from the Colorado Rockies (40-36 SU, 36-35-5 O/U, 42-34 RL) when the NL West division rivals square off at Dodger Stadium at 10 PM ET.
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Astros to Cash in against Padres – Houston at San Diego
The Houston Astros (36-38 SU, 29-42-3 O/U, 36-38 RL) will be looking to win their second consecutive game over the San Diego Padres (33-42 SU, 36-35-3 O/U, 36-38 RL) in the Sportsbook when they square off at PETCO Park tonight at 10 PM ET.
The Astros beat the Padres 3-1 on Monday night as staff ace right-hander Roy Oswalt allowed a miniscule two hits in a complete-game shutout.
Houston cashed in...
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Paddy Power Sports Betting Slammed by US Open Golf Prediction
Radio golf announcer Bob Bubka picked longshot Lucas Glover to win the US Open, and sports betting patrons followed his advice, much to their joy and bookmakers' misery.
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Classic Pitchers Duel – Johnson’s Giants vs. Carpenter’s Cardinals
It’s a battle of two former superstars as the power ranked San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a 4 game series. The Giants send pitcher Randy Johnson to the mound.
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Jay’s MLB Plays – Angels at Rangers
BetUS MLB betting odds: Rangers -120, Angels +100, Total 10
Southpaw Joe Saunders (8-4, 3.66 ERA) takes the mound for the Angels, and he'll be opposed by right-hander Scott Feldman (5-2, 4.06 ERA) of the Rangers.
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Follow the Trends – Take the Under in the Cubs/Pirates game
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 7:05 ET
The Chicago Cubs (36-37 -$909) put their disappointing weekend at US Cellular Field against the Chicago White Sox behind them and took the first of three sports betting match-ups against the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-41, +$124) last night.
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Baseball Picks – Blanton and Lowe in a Battle of Righties
Philadelphia Phillies (39-34) at Atlanta Braves (35-40)
MLB betting odds: Braves -135, Phillies +115, Total 8.5
Right-handers will duel tonight, as Joe Blanton of the Phillies (4-4, 5.06 ERA) tackles Derek Lowe of the Braves (7-6, 4.53 ERA).
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Parlay Pick – Take the Twins and Under vs. Royals
Red-Hot Baker to Lead Twins to SU Road Win Over Hochevar, Royals
The Kansas City Royals (33-42 SU, 33-40-2 O/U, 37-38 RL) will be looking to record their third straight victory when they battle the Minnesota Twins (39-39 SU, 33-43-2 O/U, 40-38 RL) at Kauffman Stadium tonight at 8 PM ET.
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NBA Rumor Mill – Jason Kidd Back In The Fray?
Jason Kidd’s name continues to hold weight as the rumor mill continues to spin NBA betting nutbags crazy. The latest rumor has Kidd flying to Manhatten to meet with owner Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D’Antoni. The Knicks have just $6.5 million to offer Kidd, but the 36 year-old’s intentions of signing in New York are completely understandable.
Kidd was an uber star when he led the...
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NBA Rumor Mill – Jason Kidd Back In The Fray?
Jason Kidd’s name continues to hold weight as the rumor mill continues to spin NBA betting nutbags crazy. The latest rumor has Kidd flying to Manhatten to meet with owner Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D’Antoni. The Knicks have just $6.5 million to offer Kidd, but the 36 year-old’s intentions of signing in New York are completely understandable.
Kidd was an uber star when he led the...
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NBA Free-Agent Breakdown
If you need your free-agent fix in the NBA, then all you have to do is keep drinking that beer until tomorrow morning, because that’s when the first big news from the NBA free-agent frenzy will come down the pipeline. The five players to watch for betting purposes are below, because in no other league can one player make such a dramatic impact.
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NBA Free-Agent Breakdown
If you need your free-agent fix in the NBA, then all you have to do is keep drinking that beer until tomorrow morning, because that’s when the first big news from the NBA free-agent frenzy will come down the pipeline. The five players to watch for betting purposes are below, because in no other league can one player make such a dramatic impact.
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The Ricky Rubio Disaster
Initially, I thought the Wolves were completely batty for taking both Rubio and Jonny Flynn in the 2009 NBA Draft. But in hindsight, Minnesota had to take two point-guards. First off, they need a real point-guard and I have no doubt that Flynn or Rubio will become a viable option (note: that doesn’t mean either are All-Star worthy despite Rubio’s immense hype).
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The Ricky Rubio Disaster
Initially, I thought the Wolves were completely batty for taking both Rubio and Jonny Flynn in the 2009 NBA Draft. But in hindsight, Minnesota had to take two point-guards. First off, they need a real point-guard and I have no doubt that Flynn or Rubio will become a viable option (note: that doesn’t mean either are All-Star worthy despite Rubio’s immense hype).
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NBA News – Ming Dynasty to Collapse?
If Houston didn’t have enough problems to begin with, it certainly has enough now. News broke yesterday that Yao Ming’s fractured foot, an injury sustained during the playoff series against the Lakers, has not healed “at all” in the weeks since.
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NBA News – Ming Dynasty to Collapse?
If Houston didn’t have enough problems to begin with, it certainly has enough now. News broke yesterday that Yao Ming’s fractured foot, an injury sustained during the playoff series against the Lakers, has not healed “at all” in the weeks since.
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MLB Power Rankings – L.A. Teams Make a Statement
The Dodgers stay at the top but the Red Sox, Angels and Rockies all continue to bring in the dough for BetUS online sportsbook betting fans!
The Angels and Rockies in particular have to be the reason that bettors are smiling this week after the Angels took a huge jump all the way to number 3 in the power rankings. The Rockies continue to move up while the Texas Rangers, the Angels’ chief...
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Best $$$ Pitchers in the AL
July baseball betting is right around the corner, and nows the best time to get into the game with BetUS Sportsbook! Before you get ready to place your next sports bet on an MLB game, check to see whether the pitcher you’re betting on appears on this list of the top money arms in the AL!
1) Matt Palmer, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (9-2, +$1,064) Love him or hate him, Palmer is still...
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June 29, 2009
Russian Casinos Moving to Central Europe Over Gambling Zones
A major operator of Russian casinos says he'll leave the country before moving to designated zones in Siberia or elsewhere, creating the possibility Russia will permanently lose massive amounts of jobs and revenue.
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Goldman Sachs Tells Investors Online Gambling Coming to US
Investors were advised by Goldman Sachs to expect regulated online gambling in the US, as soon as legislators can tend to it.
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Russian Casino Ban Will Cause Illegal Gambling, Opponents Say
Gambling will continue when the Russian ban starts Wednesday, according to foes of the plan, who say the casinos will just go underground or use loopholes to keep operating, but gambling revenue will no longer be forthcoming.
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Catholic Charity Counselor Calls for Online Gambling Regulation
A director at an Irish Catholic ministry for marriage says lack of online gambling regulation is leading to exploitation of vulnerable people.
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Dodgers To Snap Rockies’ Winning Ways Behind Wolf As Under Cashes In
The Colorado Rockies (40-35 SU, 36-34-5 O/U, 42-33 RL) will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak in the BetUS Sportsbook when they square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (48-28 SU, 34-35-7 O/U, 36-40 RL) when they battle at Dodger Stadium tonight at 10 PM ET.
The Rockies defeated the Oakland A’s 3-1 on Sunday, cashing in for BetUS MLB betting enthusiasts as a +100...
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NL’s Top $$$ Pitchers
Now that the NHL and NBA seasons are over, it’s time to sink your teeth into more baseball betting! Check out BetUS Sportsbook’s list of the top $$$ pitchers the National League has to offer as the summer continues!
1) Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins (12-4, +$789) Johnson ran into the buzz saw known as the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, and though he didn’t pitch up to his standards...
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Astros To Nab SU, RL Win Over Padres As Staff Ace Roy Oswalt Takes Hill
The San Diego Padres (33-41 SU, 36-34-3 O/U, 36-37 RL) will be looking to extend their modest two-game winning streak in the BetUS Sportsbook when they battle the Houston Astros (35-38 SU, 29-41-3 O/U, 37-36 RL) at PETCO Park tonight at 10 PM ET.
The Astros had their three-game winning streak come to a halt on Sunday, losing to the Detroit Tigers 4-3 as a +125 underdog on Sunday.
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Massachusetts AG Demands Regulation to Precede Casino Gambling
The attorney general of Massachusetts told a state legislative committee that regulatory laws must be created and toughened, and auditing procedures established, before casinos and expanded gambling are introduced.
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NL $$$ Power Poll June 29-09
In spite of the fact that the Dodgers are head and shoulders above the rest of the National League, there are still plenty of teams making baseball bettors happy. As we head towards the end of the month of June, check out BetUS Sportsbook’s power poll of teams that are making sports betting aficionados money this season…
1) Los Angeles Dodgers (48-28, +$1,673) (2-4, -$318 LW) (LW: 1) So...
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AL $$$ Power Poll June 29-09
The month of July is right around the corner, meaning the MLB betting season is almost halfway through. Check out this week’s list of American League teams and how they’re doing for sports betting fanatics as we close out June…
1) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (41-32, +$1,031) (5-1, +$437 LW) (LW: 3) Are the Halos back in first place in the AL West to stay? If they keep playing...
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MLB Power Rankings: California Love
The Dodgers stay at the top but the Red Sox, Angels and Rockies all continue to bring in the dough for BetUS online MLB betting fans!
The Angels and Rockies in particular have to be the reason that bettors are smiling this week after the Angels took a huge jump all the way to number 3 in the power rankings.
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NBA Draft 2009 Recap
The 2009 NBA Draft was a rousing success for some teams and a big disappointment for others. It did little to impact the chances of most teams going into the 2009-2010 NBA Season to win the NBA Championship.
BetUS online sportsbook fans aren’t going to jump onto the Clippers for instance just because they selected Blake Griffin number one in the draft. What bettors will want to do is pay...
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NBA Draft 2009 Recap
The 2009 NBA Draft was a rousing success for some teams and a big disappointment for others. It did little to impact the chances of most teams going into the 2009-2010 NBA Season to win the NBA Championship.
BetUS online sportsbook fans aren’t going to jump onto the Clippers for instance just because they selected Blake Griffin number one in the draft. What bettors will want to do is pay...
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MLB Games of the Week
MLB Week Preview
The MLB betting schedule is still two weeks before the All-Star break, but pennant and playoff races are already heating up in both leagues.
If laying down money on these types of games is the way you like to build your bankroll, then saddle up, because this week’s for you.
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China Acts to Close Loophole Used for Online Gambling
Chinese leaders announced that virtual currency could no longer be exchanged for real money, limiting the trade to services and goods provided by the supplier, in a move to continue to remove loopholes used to play at online gambling sites.
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“Sixty Minutes” Reminds US of Need for Online Casino Regulation
A replay of a report on the investigative news show "Sixty Minutes" refreshed the public's memory of how Internet poker scandals illustrated the need for online casino regulation.
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June 28, 2009
Kentucky Slot Proponents Vow Election Revenge on Gambling Foes
Having found the state Senate firmly set against adding slots gambling to race tracks to help the horse industry, proponents have decided to work to put new Senators in place.
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Gambling Revenue Provides Major Funding for Queensland
Queensland, Australia, is lucky enough to have a huge portion of government funding paid for by gambling revenue, funding that would otherwise come from higher taxes.
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Russian Leaders Stick to Casino Closing Plan
Despite the harrowing unemployment which lies ahead, Vladimir Putin is holding fast to his plan to close casino gambling in Russia.
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