UFC 102 Betting Odds
UFC 102 betting odds were available for the big Saturday night showdown and the main event features a heavyweight tilt between Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Couture is listed at -175, Nogueira at +145 and the Over/Under is set at 11.5. This bout could decide who faces the championship, the opponent to be determined at UFC 106 on November 21 when Brock Lesnar takes on Shane Carwin. "When the dust settles they’ll decide what they want to do," Couture said at a press conference this week. "Everybody is talking about 205 and this, that and the other thing. That stuff will all be there. (Read the full post about ‘UFC 102 Betting Odds’…)
Argentina to legalize online gambling
The head of the presidential cabinet of Argentina, Anibal Fernandez has announced that the government wants to regulate online casino gambling before the new year. Fernandez says that the process of legalization and regulation may take up to two years.
Fernandez said that the main reason for the plan is to combat unregulated and unlicensed online casinos that accept players from Argentina. Fernandez said: “We’re working so that this will become law within two or three months.” He added that it may take longer, up to two years. Many countries who face this dilemma, are trying to prevent internet casinos from accepting bets from punters in their country.
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PartyGaming to Buy Most of WPT’s Assets
PartyGaming PLC (PRTY.LN) has agreed to acquiring nearly all of WPT Enterprises Inc.’s (WPTE) operating assets, ending a buyout deal the operator of the World Poker Tour had with an investment grop. PartyGaming will pay $12.3 million as well as 5% of the revenue generated by the assets. They include WPT’s television library, brand names and contracts. The company will retain the current cash on its books, which totaled $13.4 million as of June 30 and license revenue from certain sponsorship deals for the upcoming season of the World Poker Tour. WPT shareholders, who won’t see proceeds from the sale, have to approve the deal. Gamynia Ltd. (Read the full post about ‘PartyGaming to Buy Most of WPT’s Assets’…)
Millionaire Ryan Jenkins Fugitive Reality TV Star Found Dead
Police believed that millionaire reality TV star, Ryan Jenkins, had fled to Canada. Their suspicions were right as Jenkins was found dead of an apparent suicide in a British Columbia hotel room. He was a suspect in the gruesome murder of model girlfriend, Jasmine Fiore. The Mounties said earlier Sunday they had credible information that suggests Jenkins, a 32-year-old former Calgary real estate developer and one-time reality-show contestant on VH1’s "Megan Wants A Millionaire," is in Canada but weren’t prepared to say where they’re looking for him. "It’s now our belief that he is in Canada," Sgt. Duncan Pound, spokesman for the RCMP’s border-integrity unit, said in an interview. & (Read the full post about ‘Millionaire Ryan Jenkins Fugitive Reality TV Star Found Dead’…)
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WSOP Europe Caesars Cup Update
As the countdown for this year’s WSOP Europe draws closer, the line-up for the inaugural Caesars Cup is being finalized. Each team now has four poker professionals on their team with three more to be picked by the captains. This round saw the Americas plump for experience in the shape of multiple bracelet winners Phil Hellmuth and reigning WSOP Europe Main Event champion John Juanda whilst the Europeans opted for youth and exuberance with Bertrand ‘Elky’ Grospellier and Dario Minieri. The current line-up looks as follows:- Team Americas: Daniel Negreanu (captain), Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth and John Juanda Team Europe: Annette Obrestad (captain), Peter Eastgate, Dario Minieri, Bertrand Grospellier The Caesars Cup is a specially devised made-for-television tournament which pits the best of the Americas against Europe in a battle for poker superiority. Eac (Read the full post about ‘WSOP Europe Caesars Cup Update’…)
State Opposes Appeal of Betting Ruling
By SEAN O’SULLIVAN The News Journal Attorneys for the state of Delaware formally responded to the emergency effort to stop sports betting before it starts. They charge the four national sports leagues and the National Collegiate Athletic Association have "not shown exceptional circumstances" exist to justify having the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals step in. "Plaintiffs cannot show that Delaware’s sports lottery will have serious consequences and cannot show that the immediate appeal is their only means of effective challenge," wrote attorney Andrew Bouchard on behalf of Delaware. The sports leagues are appealing a ruling earlier this month by Chief District Judge Gregory M. (Read the full post about ‘State Opposes Appeal of Betting Ruling’…)
MLB: Martinez returns for Phillies as Road Chalk
Pedro Martinez takes to the mound for his newest team, the Philadelphia Phillies, and is greeted with a warm reception by Sportsbook.com’s odds-makers, as they have made him a -110 road favorite in Chicago against the Cubs. Bettors aren’t exactly on the bandwagon yet though, as over 60% of them at Sportsbook.com are backing the hosts in early action. The Phillies finally feel Martinez is ready to return to form. The 37-year-old right-hander makes his Philadelphia debut and his first appearance in almost a year Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. The last time Martinez took the mound in the majors, he allowed five runs and struck out nine in six innings, but didn’t receive a decision in a 7-6 win over the Cubs on Sept. (Read the full post about ‘MLB: Martinez returns for Phillies as Road Chalk’…)
The Ashes 2009 – Paddy Power’s Fourth Test Betting Preview
Jonathan Trott is 9/2 to score a century for England in Friday’s Headingley Fourth Test according to Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.
With Ravi Bopara looking far from comfortable at England’s troublesome number three spot Trott is 11/8 to step in with a half century and 5/1 to top score in England’s first innings should he play.
Freddie Flintoff’s injury concerns is also putting a lot of speculation on England’s likely bowling line up with Stuart Broad’s form with the ball leaving many questions to be answered on England’s likely attack. (Read the full post about ‘The Ashes 2009 – Paddy Power’s Fourth Test Betting Preview’…)
888.com Says It Is Nearing a Purchase
An online gambling company, 888, said Monday that it was close to making an acquisition after strong trading from its casino, bingo and sports betting Web sites led to an improved overall performance in the second quarter, Reuters said. The chief executive, Gigi Levy, told Reuters that 888 is in talks with a number of potential targets and expects a deal to be completed soon. "One of them is very close to closing. It’s a bolt-on but would help us in our business-to-business strategy. A few others are at an earlier stage," Mr. Levy said in a telephone interview. To fund acquisitions, Mr. Levy said he is confident the company could raise an amount of at least one times Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). (Read the full post about ‘888.com Says It Is Nearing a Purchase’…)
