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Mayweather wins, NBA & Kentucky Derby betting

What a week that was!

 
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Bubba claims Augusta

Bubba Watson is suddenly professional golf's flavor of the week while Tiger melts down once again.

 
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Sports Betting: John Ryan's Mailbag

We had a couple of great questions this week in mailbag; we look at the main causes of betting failures and also the BCS /AP and coches polls.

 
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Ryan's Mailbag: Neural Networks

So we are quickly onto week two of the “Dear John” Q&A sessions.

 
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Sports Betting: Sportsbook weekly update

The busiest day of the College Football bowl season proved to be a prosperous one for players and a tough one for the books. Check the winning and losing plays and tell us which side you were on.

 
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Geno talks MLB's hot stove and and Bernie Fine's Hot Seat

Happy Pearl Harbor Day!

 
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Top 5 Sports Betting Myths

The sports betting world is one packed full of myths and superstitions, and many bettors have simply accepted these myths to be true. Well I am here to set the record straight for you as we uncover the truths behing the biggest myths in sports betting.

 
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What you need to know about a Tout

We have all come across a handicapper claiming to be on hot streak, and for a fee he would be willing to share his secrets with you. Lets examine when it's acceptable to pay for betting information and how to spot a "Tout".

 
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Multiple Weapons to Beat the House

One of the most commonly asked question by the new player is: “Which is the best sportsbook?”  I in turn ask the player about his or her playing style and that’s when their question becomes complicated.

 
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Stay Thirsty & Coil to fade as chalk in Travers Stakes field

Saturday’s Travers Stakes from Saratoga has drawn a field of 10 contenders, who look for their share of the contest’s $1,000,000 purse.  NBC will provide national television coverage of the annual battle, which is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. (ET).

 
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McIlroy, Westwood early favorites in British Open betting

Thursday’s British Open from England has a wide-open betting field, with sports books offering a full menu of odds and golf betting propositions.  

 
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British Open betting preview

The United States used to be considered easily the top country in terms of men’s golf talent, but with the fall of Tiger Woods that appears to no longer be the case. Indeed the betting odds favorite is an Irish man.

 
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2011 Open Championship: Golf Betting Odds

The 2011 Open Championship will be the 140th in tournament history. It is scheduled to be played from July 14th to 17th at Royal St. George’s in Kent, England.

 
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Tour de France 2011: Contador or Schleck in cycling betting?

The 98th Tour will start on Saturday with revenge on one or two rider’s minds. 

 
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Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and Murray: Wimbledon men's quarters tennis betting

We're down to the final 8 in the Men's draw and with the four big hitters still on a semi-final collision course, the question is, will Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray smoothly progress or can one of their opponents cause an upset?

 
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Miss USA 2011 Betting Preview

Miss California, Alyssa Campanella, leads the race to replace Rima Fakih as Miss USA.

 
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Venus Williams vs. Daniela Hantuchova tops Eastbourne tennis day 4

A rain ravaged afternoon down in Eastbourne caused a few problems for the men’s tennis on Wednesday, but with big names falling in both the Men’s and Women’s draws, now could be the time for a value bet on an outsider.

 
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U.S. Open Betting Preview

The U.S. Open is the toughest test in golf, and this year’s tournament at Congressional Country Club outside Washington, D.C., will be no different. Tiger Woods, the perennial favorite is out this year.

 
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2011 US Open: Golf Betting Preview

The best golfers in the world will take on the most difficult and demanding test of the season, when they tee it up in the US Open this week at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. 

 
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Venus Williams tops day 3 at Eastbourne: Tennis Betting Preview

Just five days to go until it all gets underway at Wimbledon, however things are heating up down on the Eastbourne coast as the Women’s draw, in particular, serves up some mouth-watering matches.

 
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Mavericks and Heat see lots of volume is sports betting last week

Hello players!  The NBA has come to an end we will see how the books did on that game in addition to the rest of the week in sports betting, including a shocker in the Belmont Stakes.

 
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Canadian Grand Prix: Formula 1 Betting Preview

The Formula 1 racing series returns to Montreal this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Sunday’s race is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. (PT). This 70-lap race is the seventh on the F1 Calendar. 

 
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NCAA Super Regionals: Tar Heels and Commodores to progress

NCAA baseball closes in on the College World Series, who will be there on the 18th?

 
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A quantitative introduction to the Kelly criterion

Kelly Criterion, sometimes known as the Kelly formula or strategy can be used to help sports bettors determine the optimal size of bet to make, in relation to long term bankroll management. 

 
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Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks help the sportsbooks to a decent week

Hello players! Let’s get a betting recap for the week of May 30th to June 5th, as the NBA season is winding down and the word is the NFL will have an agreement in place in the next two weeks so we don't miss football.

 
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Belmont Stakes sees Animal Kingdom and Shackleford face familiar foes

Saturday’s Belmont Stakes has drawn at least 10 potential starters and These include Triple Crown rivals Animal Kingdom and Shackleford. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winners will be looking to add another trophy.

 
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Francesca Schiavone vs. Li Na in 2011 French Open women’s final

China’s Li Na Italy’s Francesca Schiavone will play a close final on Saturday.

 
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Djokovic vs. Federer: French Open Semi Final Betting

Oh what a game! Two of the greatest players in Men’s tennis compete for a place in the French Open final, when Roger Federer takes on Novak Djokovic n Friday’s semi-final.

 
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Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal in French Open Semi

It’s semi-final time for the four remaining men at Roland Garros, and on the Murray vs. Nadal side of the bracket, things look a little more clear cut. Murray played a long Quarter final and Nadal has struggled, but the Spaniard is the favorite.

 
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Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls got even money last week in sports betting.

Hello players!  The NBA playoffs are winding down; let’s see how things went for the sportsbooks and players for the week of May 23rd to the 29th. Did you manage to spot the winners and fade the losers? 

 
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Nadal, DavyDenko and Murray in round two: French Open Betting

May sees the brightest stars in the tennis firmament come out and compete in the Paris sunshine  as the French Open serves up some great tennis and Rafael Nadal looks to win his sixth title at Roland Garros.

 
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Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls split the betting action last week

Hello players!  Let us see how online betting washed out the week of May 16th to the 22nd with the NBA and NHL winding down through the playoffs and getting ready for the July lull.  

 
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2011 French Open: Men’s tennis betting preview

Djokovic won again in Rome, can he go one better and beat Nadal at Rolland Garros?

 
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Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal: The Rematch

Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal are set to settle the score after their first fight ended in a draw.

 
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Miami Heat and Thunder in the Playoffs kick off the weekly betting roundup

Hello players!  The NBA playoffs are really heating up now; let’s get to the action starting with Monday the 9th when the players had a good day tabbing Miami and Oklahoma City to sweep the NBA.  

 
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Preakness Betting Preview: Animal Kingdom heads to Pimlico

Animal Kingdom triumphed in the Kentucky Derby and now looks to Preakness

 
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The Players Championship: Golf Betting Preview

They call it the unofficial “fifth major” on the PGA Tour: the huge-purse Players Championship tees off this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – of course TPC Sawgrass is home to the famous island hole Par-3 17th.

 
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India vs. Pakistan: World Cup Cricket Betting Scandal

India's victory in the 2011 World Cup thrilled a cricket-mad nation, but new match fixing allegations threaten to taint their success. Given the negative publicity from the Pakistani match fixing, this comes at a bad time.

 
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley Betting Preview

There is no question that mixed martial arts – i.e. the UFC – has overtaken boxing in terms of overall interest in the fight world as well as betting action but there are still a few boxers who make their fights a big-time betting event no matter the opponent. 

 
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2011 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide

Churchill Downs hosts the 2011 Kentucky Derby on May the 7th. The one and a quarter mile (10 furlong) race is the first in the Triple Crown series. The field has been announced and it is time to take a serious look at the betting odds and strategies.

 
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2012 Presidential election betting: Osama Bin Laden death

Props betting is a growing market and, just like sports betting, big news can cause big swings in lines. With the announcement of Osama bin Ladens death, props betting odds makers have been looking for the right value for Obama in 2012.

 
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Kentucky Derby 2011 betting preview

The 2011 Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend at Churchill Downs.

 
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Online Poker's Black Friday: Dept. of Justice seizes largest Poker domains

Friday April 15th, 2011 is now referred to as “Black Friday” in the poker world.

 
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Marcos Galvao vs. Joe Warren: Bellator 41

The MMA spotlight will shine directly on the Cocopah Resort and Casino in Yuma Arizona on Saturday April 16th when Bellator 41 will feature featherweight champ Joe Warren and bantamweight king Zach Makovsky in non-title fights.

 
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Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey in title defense

Undefeated contender Paul McCloskey takes on Amir “King” Khan.

 
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New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls prove winners for the players last week

Hello players!  Let’s see how things panned out in bases, the NBA, and the NCAA Championship game from last week in sport.  We will start with the big game as things went well for the books in a heavily bet mixed action game.  

 
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Masters 2011 Review

This had to be the most incredible Masters in the history of Championship golf. For the first three days a 21-year from Northern Ireland played flawless rock solid golf and looked to be on the brink of super stardom. 

 
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The Masters Golf Tournament 2011

The Masters starts on Thursday and the entire golfing world will be watching. 

 
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2011 Masters Tournament golf betting preview

The 75th Masters Tournament from Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia gets underway this Thursday with the first of four rounds that are scheduled to wrap-up sometime late Sunday afternoon.

 
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Ivan Calderon vs. Giovani Segura

It is time for the rematch and Calderon will be out for revenge.

 
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