- Jockey contenders and Horse Combos in the 2010 Kentucky Derby| Leave a Comment
Jockey Calvin Borel had an incredible 2009 Triple Crown series. He won the Kentucky Derby aboard longshot Mine That Bird, then switched mounts and rode filly Rachel Alexandra to victory in the Preakness Stakes. He has a second Kentucky Derby title under his belt, too, having won in 2007 with Street Sense. This year, he [...]
- End of Brown’s Tenure for the Bobcats Speculated| Leave a Comment
According to league sources, Orlando Magic management has given up expecting that Larry Brown will resume coaching for the team next season. No longer returning? The management of Orlando Magic is no longer expecting the return of Larry Brown, even as the Charlotte Bobcats had been frantically fighting Orlando Magic during the playoffs for the [...]
- Coach Jacques Lemaire of Devils Retires| Leave a Comment
Feeling the absence of his usual energy, Jacques Lemaire has decided to walk away and leave coaching behind. Retiring as coach Days after the elimination of the New Jersey Devils from the playoffs during the first round, Lemaire surprised everyone by announcing his retirement as coach. He is currently 64 years old. He is quoted [...]
- Merger Activities to Return to Gaming| Leave a Comment
A few years ago, the gaming industry saw an unrestrained pattern of merger and acquisition activities. This trend could very well make its comeback to the gaming industry. There are predictions made on bankruptcy deals, as well as reports from potential buyers of casinos. Bankruptcy deals Even though merger and acquisition activities are expected to [...]
- Penn National Gaming Profits Decline by 11 Percent| Leave a Comment
In a statement released by Penn National Gaming, racetrack and regional casino operator, first-quarter profits for the company have fallen by 11 percent, compared from a year ago. The falling revenues are attributed to the spending and gambling activities of consumers and some macroeconomic factors. The company cited these reasons that led to the decline. [...]
- Roethlisberger Not to Appeal Suspension| Leave a Comment
Surrendering to disciplining measures, Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has acquiesced to his six-game suspension. Violation of personal conduct policy The 6-game suspension came on the heels of a controversy, which involved Roethlisberger, violating the personal conduct policy of the NFL. Roethlisberger has sworn to fulfill what has been required of him by [...]
- Howard Extends with Phils for $125 Million| Leave a Comment
Ryan Howard has agreed to nail his future career with Philadelphia until 2017, with a contract extension for five years worth $125 million. A good contract As soon as the contract was signed, Howard’s teammates teased the first baseman for favors, to which Howard simply laughed at. Ryan Howard is 30 years old and is [...]
- Regulated Sports Betting Necessary, According to NYC Police| Leave a Comment
According to the New York City police commissioner, illegal sports betting have become a huge disadvantage to society. The need for regulation Gaming enthusiasts have expressed openly how illegal gambling is affecting society. And with the growing trend of sports betting in the black market, gambling analysts strongly maintain that regulation measures on sports gambling [...]
- Bodog Poker Pro David Williams Wins WPT World Championship| Leave a Comment
Bodog Poker pro David Williams has won the Season VIII World Poker Tour World Championship, taking home $1.5 million. Williams, 29, rocketed to poker fame in 2004 at the World Series in Las Vegas. He made it to the final table of the Main Event and finished in second place against pro Greg “Fossilman” Raymer. [...]
- New winners at bodog casino| Leave a Comment
Elizabeth K. of Tennessee picking up $18,200.00 while playing at the Fruit Frenzy slot machine. And congrats is in order for Michael S. of Illinois, who walked away with a grand total of $14,094 playing Caesar’s Empire online slot machine. Another big online casino winner was Alan Y . of Texas, who won $11,990 at [...]
- Bodog Poker Wants to Send YOU to the 2010 WSOP| Leave a Comment
Ever dreamed of playing poker for millions of dollars in Vegas? Play in any of Bodog Poker’s WSOP satellite tournaments, and you could be doing just that. The party’s been planned for months and all that’s left is rounding up the 40+ online qualifiers to join Team Bodog and the Bodog Pros for what promises [...]
- Lakers Takes Series Lead, 2-0| Leave a Comment
A broken finger, add to that a sore knee and bum ankle, didn’t stop Kobe Bryant from making 39 points for the Los Angeles Lakers, which won against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 95-92. Early on, the team lost the lead thrice but Bryant managed to bring them to victory, allowing [...]
- Boyle to Bounce Back after a Big Mistake| Leave a Comment
Dan Boyle wants to redeem himself after making a big mistake in the overtime of Game 3, letting Colorado Avalanche take a 2-1 lead in the Quarterfinals of the Western Conference. The loss was disappointing to his teammates and a lot of fans who expected San Jose Sharks to come out strong in the game [...]
- MGM Mirage to Change Its Name| Leave a Comment
MGM Mirage is a known casino property in the industry. But even though it has become a household name for a lot of casino players, the Las Vegas-based entertainment company is planning to change its name. According to reports, MGM Mirage asked its shareholders for permission to change its name to MGM Resorts International. The [...]
- Team Canada Pros Announced by PokerStars| Leave a Comment
One of the biggest net-based poker casinos, PokerStars.net has released its updated list for Pro Canada Team. The recent additions were Anh Van Nguyen, Marcello Del Grosso, Patrick Pezzin, and Greg DeBora. These four poker pros will join original Team Canada Pros Darus Suharto and Daniel Negreanu. The four additional players competed at PokerStars.net’s North [...]
- NFL’s Toby Gerhart May be Facing Race-based Judgment| Leave a Comment
Toby Gerhart, also known as “Pac-10″ among his fans, is a muscular six-footer NFL player that has been a topic of discussion among NFL fans, players, and league executives. At first impression, Toby Gerhard can be compared to Iron Man because of his bulky built and impressive height. However, despite this some have regarded Gerhart [...]
- Cincinnati Reds Volquez Suspended for Drug Use| Leave a Comment
Edinson Volquez, Cincinnati Reds’ pitcher, was suspended due to a positive test result for an illegal fertility drug. The punishment was getting suspended from a total of 50 games. This ordeal will cost Volquez a lot of money but will not have a negative impact on the team’s rotation. Because he is suspended for 50 [...]
- More on MLB’s 2010 Season| Leave a Comment
MLB aficionados and sports bettors should definitely check this 2010 MLB season preview to get some info on where to place their money on: 2009 winners Last season’s winner was the New York Yankees. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies during game 6, with a 7-3 ending. The hero of the night was MVP of [...]
- Playing Poker at Bodog Now Cooler Than Ever With New Features| Leave a Comment
When it comes to online poker, the overall experience factor is something that Bodog has always taken very seriously. You won’t find any cheesy images, annoying music or sketchy marketing tactics anywhere on Bodog because that’s not the way they roll. In keeping with the level of respect that Bodog maintains for each and every [...]
- Bet365 WSOP Warrior Tournament League Starting Next Month| Leave a Comment
Bet365 are giving away 10 WSOP 2010 Packages and many other superb prizes in this exciting tournament league. A true test of skill is guaranteed with nine events deciding the final WSOP Warrior leaderboard. Register for WSOP Warrior now with a single buy-in of $300+$20 and you will be automatically entered into their first eight [...]