Sports Betting

Sports Betting

Paddy Power Kicks Off The Year Up 21 Percent

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/18/2011

Former Mets Clubhouse Manager to be Arrested

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/11/2011

University of San Diego President Plays Down Sports Bribery Scandal

Mary Lyons, President of the University of San Diego, does not believe a recent point shaving scandal that has rocked the school’s basketball program will have any long time effect.

The USD President told the San Diego Union-Tribune Thursday: “The (sports bribery) incidents that have brought our University into the national spotlight are indeed serious, but they do not define us."

The implications are serious nonetheless. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/14/2011

Online Sports Bettors Freaked Out Over Pinnacle Sports Going Down

The popular online sports betting website, PinnacleSports.com, has been out of commission over the last 12 hours, but have no fear.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2011

Jenny Woo Gets Down With Pay Per Head

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Mar/24/2011

Sports Handicapper Who Lost Home to Foreclosure Gives Advise on Picking NCAA Tournament Winners

Earlier this week a local news station asked the foreclosed handicapper to provide betting advice for the NCAA Tournament. 

Say What?? Channel 8 in Las Vegas invites Ted Sevransky who lost his house advise their audience during March Madness??

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/19/2011

Diamond Sports Says Charlie Sheen: Not the Only Winner

Hunting for a place for March Madness? Look no further. Diamond Sports is offering incredible March Madness betting options, as well as numerous other perks.

There is no shortage of winners at Diamond Sports either. Congrats are in order to Cole B. He hit for over $120,000 in parlay and teaser winnings last week including a $115 12 team parlay to win $48,000! And, congrats to Gary O. He hit a $17,082 Caribbean Stud Progressive jackpot with a Straight Flush 9, 10, J, Q, K of Hearts on Saturday.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/09/2011

New Jersey Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed

A lawsuit filed by State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) asking for an overturn of a federal ban on sports wagering in New Jersey, has been dismissed.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/09/2011

Sister of Sports Off Shore Founder Heads to Prison Early

The sister of an offshore gambling venture and wife of Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney, Patrice Tierney, began serving her 30-day prison sentence weeks earlier than scheduled. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/24/2011

Last Chance Sports Book at Border Closes Down

By T.B. Beaudeau | San Diego Reader

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/14/2011

New Jersey Loses Out On $87.5 Million

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/08/2011

$87.5 Million Bet On This Year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/08/2011

Some Vegas Sportsbooks Saved by Last Minute Steelers Surge

Some Las Vegas sportsbooks like The M, The Venetian, Hard Rock and Tropicana made out well this Super Bowl. 

“We took a ton of Steeler moneyline bets,” Sportsbook Director Mike Colbert told the Las Vegas Sun. “I expected Steeler money to come in today and it did. It was a lot more than I expected. We really tried to balance the book, but it just so happened that the Packers were much better for us.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/07/2011

John Stossel: Spending The Super Bowl in Handcuffs

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2011

No Syracuse Point Shaving Scandal School Blog Claims

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Feb/02/2011

Breaking News

Washington Post: Bookies at the Baccarat Table

The Washington Post Thursday afternoon featured a blockbuster report on how Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter's bookie took part in casino sponsored golf tournaments and was even paired with high stakes gambler Charles Barkley.