Slot Machine University

How would you like to get a degree in slot machines? Well, you can (sort of) by enrolling at the Slot Machine University. These courses have been accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, and all you have to do to get started it click on the link in the previous sentence.

SLOTS U

Slot Machine University is an interactive, online program offered for anyone working in the slot industry (or anyone wanting to work in the slots industry). You’ll learn how to support and maintain all the various slots available on the market today. You can learn skills from that of a basic technician all the way up to advanced networking skills.

The online structure allows you to work at your own pace and at times that are most convenient for you. There are plenty to tests to gauge your progress, and hand-on applications will have you troubleshooting the slots in no time.

You can be certified in one of the following fields:

Machine Support (M1 classification)

Machine Service (M2 classification)

Machine Expert (M3 classification)

Network/Systems Specialist (S1 classification)

Network/Systems Expert (S2 classification)

In addition, you can also take training courses in Business Skills and Slot Attendant Training. The Business Skills training course helps develop skills in areas such as teamwork, business writing, time management and customer relations, while the Slot Attendant certificate program teaches the fundamentals of supporting patrons on the casino floor.

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Fantasy Football - Top 10 News Items

It’s a great time to be a fantasy football fan, as training camps are now underway. While it’s time to gauge the rookie class and watch out for key positional battles, it’s also the time where we watch a couple of name players go down with injuries (which has already happened - see below).

Since you may already be drafting for a league, or at the very least participating in a mock draft, I’ve compiled the 10 biggest recent bits of fantasy football news to help you make a more informed decision. Enjoy.

TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

1. Vikings RB Chester Taylor left practice today with an apparent right arm injury. It may be nothing, but those thinking of drafting rookie RB Adrian Peterson might watch this one closely.

2. For those of you who draft who individual defensive players, keep an eye on the Greg Ellis (Cowboys LB) situation. He wants a new contract and claims that retirement is an option if he doesn’t get it. That’s pretty dumb logic, if you ask me.

3. Giants DL Michael Strahan is considering retirement. According to a teammate, “It’s still 50-50 whether he is going to come back.” After a nasty divorce, many believe this is just a ploy by the gap-toothed Strahan to get more money. The team, however, is moving on and may sign Simeon Rice to replace him.

4. The Oakland Raiders worked out free agent QB Daunte Culpepper today, and the latest reports indicate that they will sign him. While JaMarcus Russell holds out, Culpepper would compete with Josh McCown and Andrew Walter.

5. Patriots RB Laurence Maroney continues to practice with a red no-contact jersey. Keep an eye on this one, as Maroney is still recovering from a shoulder injury.

6. Niners RB Frank Gore broke his hand yesterday during practice. The bone will take a month to heal, and Gore is expected to miss a week of practice and possibly a few preseason games.

7. In case you missed it, Warrick Dunn underwent back surgery last week and will not be ready for the start of the season. Since Jerious Norwood was going to get more carries this year anyway, this could spell the end of Dunn’s starting role with the Falcons.

8. The Steelers new offensive coordinator doesn’t like to rotate runners, so there is speculation that Willie Parker will be used as an every down back. That’s great news for fantasy owners.

9. Patriots CB Chad Scott has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury. His season is officially over.

10. Packers RB Vernand Morency will miss a couple of weeks after suffering a knee injury. This is a great opportunity for rookie RB Brandon Jackson, but word out of Packers camp is that Jackson has failed to establish himself.

Stay tuned for more fantasy football news!

Fantasy Football - Top 10 News Items

Arena Bowl XXI Results

On Sunday, New Orleans hosted Arena Bowl XXI, with the San Jose SaberCats taking on the Columbus Destroyers. It was the first championship game of any sort to be held in The Big Easy since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, and it was sold out weeks in advance (17,056 tickets purchased).

CLASH OF THE TITANS

Both teams entered the game with loads of momentum. The SaberCats were the number one seed coming into the playoffs, and the Destroyers had staged several upsets to get to the championship game. San Jose had averaged 63.2 points a game, while Columbus averaged 50.1 during the regular season and cranked it up to 63 points in the post-season.

According to sportsbooks like Bodog, the SaberCats were the favorites heading into the game against the 10-9 Destroyers. A win for Columbus would no doubt rank as one of the greatest Arena Bowl upsets of all time.

ARENA BOWL XXI

In the end, the SaberCats proved too much for their competition, defeating the Destroyers by a score of 55 to 33. In the process, the SaberCats captured their third Arena League title in six years.

While the Destroyers defense held San Jose to their lowest total of the playoffs, the SaberCats D responded by holding Columbus to 30 points less than their post-season average.

SaberCats QB Mark Grieb was named the game’s MVP, as he passed for 218 yards, 4 touchdowns and no interceptions.

For more sports betting articles, check out the following:

Tour de France Results

Arena Bowl XXI - Preview

Arena Bowl XXI Results

Tour de France Results

The 2007 Tour de France wrapped up this weekend, and Spain’s Alberto Contador (riding for America’s Discovery Channel Team) won the right to wear the bright yellow jersey of the event’s champion. He seemed destined to finish in 2nd place behind leader Michael Rasmussen until his team, Rabobank, accused him of evading doping controls and pulled him from the tournament.

The win was the second closest in the Tour’s 104-year history, as Contador won by just 23 seconds over Australia’s Cadel Evans. Still, there was plenty of praise for Contador, and cycling legend Lance Armstrong called him, “the future of Spanish cycling and perhaps international cycling.”

A BRUSH WITH DEATH

Contador called the win a “dream come true.” This was especially true considering that he nearly suffered permanent brain damage after suffering an aneurism during a race in 2004. He was rushed to the hospital and surgery was performed within hours. While there, he drew inspiration from reading a book about Armstrong. He still has a large scar down the side of his head to remind him of the near-fatal event.

TOP 10 FINISHERS

Here are the Top 10 finishers, along with the odds which Bodog had placed on each of them.

1. Alberto Contador (25/1)

Cadel Evans (12/1)

Levi Leipheimer (10/1)

Carlos Sastre (10/1)

Haimar Subedit (50/1)

Alejandro Valverde (5/2)

Kim Kirchen (No individual odds given)

Yaroslav Puppyish (40/1)

Mikel Astarlozo (No individual odds given)

Oscar Pereira (30/1)

For more odds on sporting events, check out the following:

UFC 73 - Preview and Odds

2007 CFL Season - Preview and Odds

Tour de France Results

Krystal Steal - Babe of the Day

Tuesday's Babe is porn star Krystal Steal. Known for her resemblance to pop singer Christina Aguilera, but with measurements of 34D-24-34, she is one of the top adult actresses working today. You can catch her in such films as Dumb Blonde and Krystal Therapy.

Krystal Steal - Babe of the Day

Katherine Heigl - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Katherine Heigl, the star of Grey's Anatomy. She can also be seen in comedies such as Knocked Up and The Ringer.

Katherine Heigl - Babe of the Day

Who Will Beat Up Andy Dick Next? - Bodog Has Odds

On July 11th, an epic slugfest occurred, but the participants weren’t pro boxers or MMA experts. Nope, it was comedian Andy Dick versus Jon Lovitz. Take a moment and let that image sink in.

Apparently, Lovitz has long blamed Dick for the death of Phil Hartman and his wife, Brynn. After being sober for 10 years, Brynn reportedly got hooked on cocaine again after being given some at a party by Dick. 5 months later, Brynn Hartman killed her husband and then took her own life.

This feud between Dick and Lovitz simmered for years, and the two had an encounter recently where an intoxicated Dick supposedly told Lovitz that he had put the “Phil Hartman hex” on him. The two met up again a few weeks ago at the Laugh Factory, and Lovitz was expecting an apology from Dick for the earlier remarks.

He didn’t receive an apology. Instead, Dick offered him a part in his next movie. Lovitz didn’t see the humor in this and proceeded to open up a can of whoop ass. According to one witness, “Jon picked Andy up by the head and smashed him into the bar four or five times, and blood started gushing out of his nose.”

To his credit, Lovitz didn’t deny his role in the attack. In fact, he told Page Six, “All the comedians are glad I did it because this guy is an asshole.”

BODOG ODDS ON WHO’S NEXT

This begs the question, who will be the next celebrity to fight Andy Dick? Bodog is even taking odds on the subject, but an altercation must occur by the end of the year for any bets to have action. The maximum wager is $50. Now let’s take a look at the contenders.

Dennis Miller 6/1

Courtney Love 7/1

Kathy Griffin 11/2

Lisa Lampanelli 7/1

Betty White 9/1

Harvey Levin 5/1

Perez Hilton 4/1

Joe Rogan 9/1

Mickey Rourke 10/1

Danny Bonaduce 12/1

For more wacky celebrity prop bets, check these out:

Kanye West vs. 50 Cent

Celebrity DUI - Who’s Next?

Who Will Beat Up Andy Dick Next? - Bodog Has Odds

Denmark Rules Poker a Game of Skill

A court in Denmark has ruled that poker tournaments are indeed a game a skill and do not qualify as chance-based gambling. This no doubt comes as a relief to Frederik Hostrup, chairman of the Danish Poker Association and brother of Asian Poker Classic champ Carl Hostrup. You see, Frederik was charged with illegal gambling in late 2006 for arranging poker tournaments which required an entry fee.

Hostrup was cleared of the charges and attorneys for Horesta, a national restaurant, tourist and hotel organization, have 2 weeks to file for an appeal. An appeal in the case is likely, but the decision, if it holds up, might mark an important precedent in the European community. It could then be used by other pro-poker elements in Europe to prevent the game from being considered a form of illegal gambling.

Hostrup was doubly lucky, as he was also recently cleared of accusations of online poker cheating (when chat room remark on Party Poker was taken the wrong way).

I guess there’s more drama in Denmark than I would have expected. But, hey, at least the whole thing didn’t end like Hamlet.

For more poker news, check out the following:

2007 WSOP Main Event Results

World Poker Tour Lawsuit

Denmark Rules Poker a Game of Skill

Minka Kelly - Babe of the Day

This babe is Minka Kelly, the head cheerleader on television's Friday Night Lights. Her father, Rick Dufay, also used to be a member of Aerosmith. Now how cool is that?

Minka Kelly - Babe of the Day

Devon Michaels - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is porn star Devon Michaels. Her measurements are 38DD-23-33 and she stands 5'2" tall. You can catch her in films such as Amateur Dreams and Making It.

Devon Michaels - Babe of the Day

Erin Toughill - Babe of the Day

A tough-yet-georgeous practitioner of mixed martial arts, Erin "Tough Enough" Toughill is currently the #1 ranked woman in the 155-170 lb. division. Unfortunately, while I was writing this I noticed that she has recently decided to retire. Better enjoy this picture while you can, cause it looks as though there won't be any others coming.

Erin Toughill - Babe of the Day

Kanye West vs. 50 Cent - Bodog Odds

We’ve witnessed Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed, Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield and even David Hasselhoff vs. a cheeseburger. Now we get Kanye West vs. 50 Cent.

Both of these guys have sold a ton of records, and both of their latest albums are scheduled to be released on September 11th of 2007. The only question left to answer is whose album will sell the most copies?

BODOG ODDS

At the moment, Bodog has the following odds posted:

Which album will sell more copies during the first week of sales: Kanye West’s “Graduation” or 50 Cent’s “Curtis”?

Graduation +105

Curtis -145

Which album will debut higher on the Billboard 200 chart?

Kanye West’s “Graduation” EVEN

50 Cent’s “Curtis” -140

KANYE VS. FIDDY

While the odds may favor 50 Cent, you can’t count Kanye out. Just ask Mike Myers. Let’s take a brief look at the previous studio albums by both men.

50 Cent

Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2003) - Produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, it produced the number one single of the year (“In da Club”). The album sold 872,000 copies in its first week, and it became the best-selling album of 2003 with 6.5 million copies sold. It was the first time since 1994 that an artist had the number one song and number one album for the year.

The Massacre (2005) - The album sold 1.14 million copies in its first 4 days and reached number one on the Billboard 200 and UK Album Chart that year.

Curtis (2007)- The third studio album by 50 Cent, this album will feature guests such as Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, Eminem and Justin Timberlake. It was originally scheduled to be released on June 26th, but it was moved back so that fans around the world could receive the album at the same time.

Kanye West

The College Dropout (2004) - The album reached #1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop album chart and #2 on the Billboard 200. TIME magazine selected it as one of the 100 best albums of all time.

Late Registration (2005) - The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and sold 900,000 copies in its first week. Nominated for numerous awards, it went on to be one of the biggest hits of 2005.

Graduation (2007) - His latest album will feature guests such as Daft Punk, Chris Martin and Mos Def.

For more celebrity bets, check out the following:

Celebrity DUI - Who’s Next?

What will Britney Spears’ New Album be Called?

Kanye West vs. 50 Cent - Bodog Odds

Navi Rawat - Babe of the Day

With an Indian father and German mother, it was natural that Navi would be blessed with exotic good looks. She is best known on television for roles on The O.C. and Numb3rs, but she also starred as the tough-as-nails heroine in the horror flick Feast.

Navi Rawat - Babe of the Day

The Return of PONG!

Pong was the first video game to achieve widespread popularity both in video arcades and on the home console versions. Now it’s time for a comeback.

Bally Technologies is trying to get approval for Pong slot machine. The idea is that a player’s skill at the game would help determine the overall payout.

PASSING INSPECTION

But wouldn’t this tend to cancel out the random nature of slots? This question has already been debated by the state Gaming Control Board, which ruled that slots must have an element of randomness in their basic game. Since the Pong game is only relevant during the bonus round, it is considered acceptable, and the panel gave a thumbs up to the game and shuffled it over to the Nevada Gaming Commission where it will await final approval.

If the game is approved, it could start a wave of skill-based games which capitalize on old video games. Really, if they make a Pong game, can Asteroids and Frogger be far behind?

HOW THE GAME WORKS

It plays very much like a 5-reel video slot, but Pong logos are also featured on the reels. Line up three in a row and you’ll find that the bonus round has been activated. At this stage, the player engages in a 45-second game of Pong with the machine. The better the player does, the more money he or she will win.

The Gaming Control Board required that a minimum amount had to be paid out if a player reached the bonus round. It has since been learned that the difference between doing well in the bonus round and stinking up the joint amount to only a 7 percent difference in the amount of payout.

This Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to meet and make a decision on the Pong machine. If approved, Bally could then engage in lab and field testing for the product. After that, it’s all gravy.

For more gambling articles, take a look at these:

Betting Odds for Arena Bowl XXI

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The Return of PONG!

Maria Grazia Cucinotta - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Maria Grazia Cucinotta, a busty 5'10" tall Italian actress. She and her heaving bosom hava appeared in a host of Italian films, as well as The World is Not Enough and The Sopranos.

Maria Grazia Cucinotta - Babe of the Day

Bai Ling - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Bai Ling, a lovely Chinese actress who has had roles in such films as The Crow, Wild Wild West, and Southland Tales. She also posed in the June 2005 issue of Playboy.

Bai Ling - Babe of the Day

Bernard Hopkins vs. Winky Wright - Fight Results

On Saturday night, light heavyweight champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins took on Ronald “Winky” Wright in a 170-pound fight. A solid bout with excellent work by both men, Hopkins came into the fight as a +105 underdog according to Bodog. Wright, meanwhile, was listed as a -135 favorite.

So who won? Well, read on for the answer.

THE EARLY ROUNDS

Hopkins took the first round, masterfully firing right hands and then moving in and smothering his opponent before muscling him around the ring. The second round was more of the same, although Wright did manage to get in a couple of short right hands to the face of The Executioner.

In the third round, a clash of heads left Wright with a cut on his left eyelid. Blood immediately started to flow down his face. The doctor examined the cut (while Hopkins stood in a neutral corner and smiled) and then allowed the fight to continue.

The fight was close in the fourth, but Hopkins used his head at one point to rub the cut on Wright’s face. Dirty move or veteran tactic? You be the judge.

THE MIDDLE ROUNDS

Wright got in some licks in the fifth, but Hopkins seemed unfazed. The Executioner continued to use his head as an extra weapon, but the referee didn’t issue any warnings. In the seventh, however, the ref did caution Hopkins about excessive holding. Also in the seventh, the two men opened things up a bit and engaged in a toe-to-toe slugfest. Both men landed on the other, and Wright even got in a retaliatory head butt to let Hopkins know how it felt.

The wrestling and headbutts continued into the eighth round, with Hopkins getting the better of the exchanges.

THE LATE ROUNDS

Hopkins was warned again in the ninth for excessive holding, but the ref did not deduct a point. In the 10th, Wright’s legs seemed to be weakening as blood continued to pour from his eye and Hopkins landed chopping blows.

In the final two rounds, Wright looked as though he had run out of steam, and Hopkins continued to pepper way with looping punches and occasional headbutts.

THE DECISION

Judge Glenn Trowbridge scored it 117-111.

Judge Glen Hamada scored it 116-112

Judge Dave Moretti scored it 117-111.

All for the winner by unanimous decision…..Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins.

POST-FIGHT QUOTES

"We tend to cross feet and lean in and that's what happens. I [was] going under and he came into to me and I was coming down and I wasn't even looking at him. So he really came to me after he threw a punch. It was an accidental headbutt. It happens with southpaws and orthodox fighters." -- Bernard Hopkins

"I feel like I won the fight. I brought the fight to him. He fought a great fight and he had better legs than I thought. He threw better punches than I thought, but the cut really bothered me from the beginning. But it was a fight, and I ain't taking anything away from him, and he fought better than a 42-year-old fighter." -- Winky Wright

For more boxing articles, click on the links below:

Hopkins vs. Wright - Odds and Preview

Gatti vs. Gomez - Fight Results

Bernard Hopkins vs. Winky Wright - Fight Results

Arena Bowl XXI - Bodog Odds

The 21st season of the Arena Football League is coming to a close, as the Columbus Destroyers will meet the San Jose SaberCats at the Arena Bowl XXI in New Orleans. This was a particularly eventful year, as the New Orleans VooDoo returned to the league after a year-long hiatus, and the AFL set a single-season attendance record with 1,887,054 tickets sold.

ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

So how did Columbus and San Jose make it to the finals? Well, let’s take a week-by-week look at how the playoff picture worked out this season.

Wild Card Playoffs

Orlando Predators 26 vs. Philadelphia Soul 41

Columbus Destroyers 56 vs. Tampa Bay Storm 55

Utah Blaze 42 vs. Los Angeles Avengers 64

Colorado Crush 49 vs. Kansas City Brigade 42

Divisional Playoffs

Philadelphia Soul 39 vs. Georgia Force 65

Columbus Destroyers 66 vs. Dallas Desperados 59

Los Angeles Avengers 20 vs. Chicago Rush 52

Colorado Crush 67 vs. San Jose SaberCats 76

Conference Championship

Columbus Destroyers 66 vs. Georgia Force 56

Chicago Rush 49 vs. San Jose SaberCats 61

Arena Bowl XXI

Columbus Destroyers vs. San Jose SaberCats

BODOG ODDS FOR ARENA BOWL XXI

While Bodog hasn’t posted a betting line for Arena Bowl XXI yet, it should be up within a matter of days. Check back often for full details and an opportunity to make some cash.

In the meantime, you can read about more football happenings by clicking on the following links:

NFL Europa Closes

United Football League to Debut in 2008

Arena Bowl XXI - Bodog Odds

World Matchplay Darts - Bodog Odds

The 2007 Stan James World Matchplay of Darts will begin tomorrow, July 22nd, and continue through July 29th. This is one of the most important dart tournaments of the year, and this marks the 14th year of an annual staging by the Professional Darts Corporation. Live coverage will be provided the whole week by SkySports.

Can eight-time champion Phil Taylor successfully defend his title, or will someone like Raymond Barneveld wrest it away from him? Tune in and find out. Oh, and why not bet a little on the outcome while you’re at it?

BODOG ODDS

Below are the odds, according to Bodog, on who will win the overall tournament. However, Bodog also has odds for each individual head-to-head match-up. The wager below carries a maximum bet limit of $300, and there are no parlays.

Who will be the overall winner?

Phil Taylor 7/4

Raymond Barneveld 2/1

John Part 18/1

Michael Van Gerwen 18/1

Terry Jenkins 20/1

James Wade 25/1

Colin Lloyd 25/1

Adrian Lewis 25/1

Andy Hamilton 33/1

Mervyn King 28/1

Mark Dudbridge 40/1

Roland Scholten 50/1

Colin Osbourne 33/1

Wayne Mardle 66/1

Chris Mason 66/1

Ronnie Baxter 66/1

Field (Any Other Player) 6/1

For more on gambling, try the following articles:

Las Vegas Desert Classic - Bodog Odds

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World Matchplay Darts - Bodog Odds

Sports Betting Terms 101

Maybe you’re a seasoned sports bettor, or maybe you’re just starting to get your feet wet. Either way, it pays to know the proper terminology when logging onto sportsbooks like Bodog. While the following list is by no means comprehensive, it should give you an idea of the meanings of some of the most commonly used phrases in the industry.

SPORTS BETTING TERMS

Parlay - A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers. All wagers must cover the spread for a bettor to win money, and the payoff is much higher (but so is the risk).

Bonus Whore - Someone who opens up an offshore betting account in order to take advantage of bonuses being offered to new customers. However, the bonus whore has no intention of providing long-term business.

Vig or Vigorish - The commission received by the bookmaker on a bet. Also known as “Juice.” For example, most bets require you to wager $110 to win $100. That extra $10 goes to the bookmaker.

Point Spread - Used to even the odds of a sporting event, points are either added or subtracted from the final score of a particular team. The resulting score determines the winner for betting purposes.

Push - A tie against the spread. On straight bets, the result is usually “no action,” and all the bettors money is returned.

Air Move - When a sportsbook changes their betting line in response to a change by another sportsbook.

Beard - A person who places bets for another person, usually because the sportsbook will not take action from that individual.

Post-Up Betting - Placing bets from an already funded account. Wins or losses are simply added to or subtracted from the bettor’s account. This is a regular practice with online sportsbooks.

Circled - A game on which the bookmaker has placed a lower maximum betting limit. For example, a sports book might normally allow a $1000 max limit on NFL games, but a particular game is “circled” and limited to only a $500 max bet.

Off or Off the Board - If an event is Off the Board, then the sportsbook is no longer taking bets on it.

For more sports betting articles, take a look at the following:

2007 Tour de France Odds from Bodog

America’s Cup Odds from Bodog

Sports Betting Terms 101

UFC to Pass Boxing in Sports Betting Revenue

While mixed martial arts is very popular these days, I’m still surprised from time to time by just how much of a success it actually is. For example, according to the folks at leading sportsbook Bodog, it seems as though the UFC is now on the verge of surpassing boxing in terms of online betting revenue.

UFC 71, which featured the main event of Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, drew a record audience and caused a huge spike in the amount of online betting for the sport. Since then, public interest, and that of sports bettors, has remained high.

According to the sportsbook manager for Bodog, “2007 will mark the first year that MMA handle will surpass boxing.” For those of you not familiar with betting jargon, the “handle” is the total amount of money taken for an event from wagering.

And the bigger the match, the more money that’s wagered. Jackson vs. Liddell accounted for two-thirds of the handle for UFC 71, while Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz (a non-title fight) was responsible for a third of the UFC 73 handle.

With each passing event, MMA and sportsbook sites continue to see an increase in traffic. And while a highly anticipated boxing match like De La Hoya vs. Mayweather may still bring in monster revenue, boxing in general is getting left behind, in large part due to the utter blandness of the current heavyweight crop of fighters.

But in the end, boxing only has themselves to blame for the shift in power. For years they have been riddled with corruption and controversy, much of which can be blamed on the cartoonish-yet-devious Don King.

While veterans like Gatti, Hopkins and De La Hoya slug it out in overpriced pay-per-views that do little for the next generation of fighters, the UFC are masters of making someone into a star within a matter of months. This, and the fact that most UFC cards feature nine fights to a boxing pay-per-view’s two or three, have the sweet science on the ropes.

And when they finally hit the deck, one has to wonder if they’ll ever get back up?

For more articles on boxing and MMA, check out the following:

Gatti vs. Gomez - Fight Results

Cage Rage 22 and K-1 Hero’s - Fight Results

UFC to Pass Boxing in Sports Betting Revenue

Fantasy Football News

For those of you in a fantasy football league, your draft is probably still several weeks away. Still, it’s never too early to start combing the news articles for those little tidbits of information that can put your team over the top. That being said, let’s look at some of the latest happenings in the world of the NFL.

FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

Vick Situation Worsens

Now that he’s been indicted on dog fighting charges, sources are saying that the NFL may ask Falcons QB Michael Vick to take a leave of absence and concentrate on his coming legal battle. Bottom line, stay away from Vick in your coming fantasy draft, as it looks more and more likely that he’ll miss some (if not all) of the 2007 season.

Just a thought. Didn’t Ray Lewis go through a murder trial during an NFL season? While I don’t condone dog fighting, I would hardly call it as serious a charge as taking another man’s life. Then again, the media has latched onto this one and doesn’t seem ready to let go for the foreseeable future.

Chambers to Plead Not Guilty

Dolphins WR Chris Chambers plans to plead not guilty to charges stemming from a recent arrest for driving under the influence. While I don’t remember Chambers ever being in trouble, this might bring down a suspension from the league, especially since the Vick situation has the NFL under a lot of scrutiny at the moment.

Pats May Cut Wide Receivers

According to reports, Patriots receivers Reche Caldwell, Jabar Gaffney and Kelly Washington may not be on the team’s roster when training camp is over. After the team brought in guys like Randy Moss and Wes Welker, their days could be numbered.

Spears Loses Weight

Cowboys DL Marcus Spears has shed 20 pounds in the offseason. He is currently down to 290 pounds. If your league drafts individual defensive players, you might keep that in mind.

Culpepper Looking for a Home

After finally getting his release from the Dolphins, free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper met yesterday with Bucs coach John Gruden. While it’s uncertain where he might land, that Atlanta job may become wide open in the near future. If the money’s right, we could very well see Daunte sporting black and red in a month or two. Then again, Culpepper would only have to beat out Jeff Garica and Chris Simms to take the reins with the Bucs.

Check back with Dare to Gamble often, as we’ll try to keep you updated on the big developments in the world of fantasy football. Until then, here are some more articles to enjoy:

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NBA Ref Fixes Games - FBI Investigates

Uh, oh. Looks like NBA commissioner David Stern is about to have someone else who he can fine. Actually, the guy I’m talking about would be lucky to just get off with a fine. It‘s more likely that he‘ll be spending some serious time behind bars.

I’m talking about the NBA referee who is reported to be under investigation by the FBI for allegedly fixing games over the past two season. According to reports, the ref got in debt (due to a gambling problem) to members of the New York organized crime community. He then began to make calls during NBA games to influence the outcome of contests which he (and his mob buddies) were betting on. The number of affected games has been reported to be in the double digits.

Why do I get this feeling that Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban will claim half the affected games went against his team?

The yearlong investigation is said to be wrapping up, and arrests are expected to be made soon. According to an unidentified law enforcement official, the referee in question has made plans to turn himself in as early as next week.

For more articles about sports and gambling, click below:

2007 ESPY Awards

Wimbledon Final Results

NBA Ref Fixes Games - FBI Investigates

Jennie Finch - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Jennie Finch. She's a standout softball player and quite a looker.

Jennie Finch - Babe of the Day

59th Annual Emmy Awards - Bodog Odds

The 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 16th, 2007 and be broadcast on FOX television. Today, actors Jon Cryer and Kyra Sedgwick announced the nominees. For a complete list, click here.

The Sopranos came out really well, getting 15 nominations, and they may become the first drama to win awards after going off the air. Two western came out on top, though, as HBO’s “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” received 17 nominations and AMC’s “Broken Trail” got 16.

While you’re waiting for this much-anticipated event to air, why not wager a few bucks on the results? Out pals at Bodog have provided odds on numerous categories, and here are just a few of the ones available. Each proposition carries a maximum wager of $50.

BODOG ODDS FOR THE EMMYS

Which show will win for Outstanding Drama Series?

Boston Legal 4/1

Grey’s Anatomy 7/1

Heroes 2/1

House 3/1

The Sopranos 1 /2

Which show will win for Outstanding Comedy Series?

30 Rock 8/5

Entourage 4/1

The Office 6/5

Two and a Half Men 5/1

Ugly Betty 3/1

Who will win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series?

Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) 5/1

Ricky Gervais (Extras) 6/5

Tony Shalhoub (Monk) 5/1

Steve Carell (The Office) 9/5

Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men) 3/1

Who will win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series?

Sally Field (Brother and Sisters) 7/2

Mariska Hargitay (Law and Order: SVU) 6/1

Patricia Arquette (Medium) 9/2

Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) 3/1

Minnie Driver (The Riches) 9/5

Edie Falco (The Sopranos) 5/2

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59th Annual Emmy Awards - Bodog Odds

Melania Knauss - Babe of the Day

Today's Babe is Melania Knauss, a fashion model from Slovenia. She also happens to be the wife of Donald Trump. I'm certain that she married him for his looks (and his hair).

Melania Knauss - Babe of the Day

Bernard Hopkins vs. Winky Wright - Preview and Bodog Odds

The Mandalay Bay Events Center will be the site for the Saturday, July 21st showdown between Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins and Ronald “Winky” Wright. The fight will be shown live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Since no titles are on the line, the two fighters have agreed to meet at 170 pounds.

PREVIEW OF THE FIGHTERS

BERNARD HOPKINS

Bernard Hopkins has a record of 47 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw, with 32 knockouts. He’s a Philly fighter and stands 6’1”. The 42-year-old fighter is trained by Naazim Richardson. Hopkins is a well-rounded boxer-puncher who trains hard and always shows up ready to go to war.

His most recent fight was an upset over Antonio Tarver, and he also holds wins over Antwun Echols, Oscar De La Hoya, Glen Johnson, Felix Trinidad and William Joppy. His most recent losses have come against Jermain Taylor (twice). Before that, you’ll have to go back to 1993 when he lost to Roy Jones Jr. He also lost his debut match against Clinton Mitchell. As Middleweight champ, Hopkins racked up a record-setting string of 20 straight title defenses.

Strengths

Hopkins can box with opponents are engage in a brutal slugfest, and he’s equally adept at both. He put De La Hoya away with a wicked left hook to the liver, and his right hand is just as dangerous. He understands how to use his height to move opponents around the ring in the clinch, and he is adept at creating angles. He is also tough as nails, and you’ll never see Hopkins give up during a fight.

Weaknesses

He’s 42 years old. That’s really about it, and it still remains to be seen just how much Father Time has caught up with him.

WINKY WRIGHT

Wright holds a record of 51 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with 25 wins coming by way of knockout. A southpaw fighter and master of defense, Wright stands at 5’10” and weighs 167 pounds. He is 35-years-old and trained by Dan Birmingham.

Wright has victories over Ike Quartey, Felix Trinidad and Shane Mosley (twice). His losses have come against Fernando Vargas, Harry Simon and Julio Cesar Vasquez. His lone draw came last year against Jermain Taylor.

Strengths

Wright has good speed and foot movement and is very adept at moving around the ring and slipping punches. He’s very good with the jab, and loves to follow up with hammering left crosses. The 170 pound fighting weight will help Wright, as this is closer to his normal weight, and he has had difficulty in the past cutting down to 154 pounds.

Weaknesses

Wright’s power isn’t the best in the world, and he only has one TKO in his last 10 fights. While a very slick defensive fighter, he has seem to suffer from mental lapses over the last few years, perhaps in an effort to please the crowd and turn fights into wild brawls.

BODOG ODDS

According to Bodog, here are the current betting lines for the fight. The maximum bet for both of these is $500.

Who will win the fight?

Bernard Hopkins +105

Winky Wright -135

Total rounds in the fight?

Over 11 ½ -600

Under 11 ½ +400

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NETeller Avoids Prosecution - Forfeits $136 Million

It looks as though NETeller may be able to avoid prosecution in the United States. In order to do so, they have agreed to forfeit $136 million and admit wrongdoing for violating U.S. laws. They also agreed to return $94 million held in their accounts to U.S. customers and to agree to be monitored for 18 months by government officials.

This deal was approved on Wednesday by a judge in Manhattan and the NETeller board of directors on the Isle of Man.

The deal fell into place after two of the company’s founders, Stephen Lawrence and John David Lefebvre, both recently pled guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy. After the two men were arrested, the company stopped handling transactions from the U.S., but it was too late to avoid the ire of the Bush administration.

At its most prosperous point, NETeller employed nearly 170 people and had 600,000 member accounts.

For more on NETeller and their struggles with the law, take a look at the following:

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2007 WSOP Main Event - Final Results

The 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event is in the books, and Jerry Yang is the latest bracelet winner. He’ll take home $8.25 million, plus even more from future endorsement deals. Amazingly, the father of six referred to himself as a “very, very part-time player.”

A BLISTERING PACE
As the final table got started at noon on Tuesday, it took less than two hours before chip leader Philip Hilm was sent to the rail by the aggressive play of Yang. Then, in rapid succession, Yang eliminated Lee Watkinson, Lee Childs and Hevad Khan.

At this point, only five players remained:

Jerry Yang $73,040,000

Tuan Lam $19,915,000

Raymond Rahme $15,955,000

Jon Kalmar $13,405,000

Alex Kravchenko $5,170,000

At this point, Yang lost a few hands and became cautious for a time. Meanwhile, Raymond Rahme eliminated Jon Kalmar in the late afternoon, and the four remaining players stuck around until well after midnight.

THE WEE SMALL HOURS

Around 1 a.m., after more than 100 hands of play, Alex Kravchenko went all-in against Yang with an ace and king. He got no help on the flop, and Yang revealed three eights to eliminate another player.

Yang didn’t take long to marvel at his good fortune, however, as he eliminated another player just a few hands later. Raymond Rahme’s pocket kings fell to Yang’s two aces. Rahme received $3 for the third place finish.

HEAD TO HEAD

It all came down to Jerry Yang (a 9/1 favorite according to Bodog) and Tuan Lam, both Asian-born immigrants. The two dueled for around 30 hands until Yang finally overwhelmed his opponent with aggressive play and a superior chip stack. Tuan received $4.8 million for the second place finish.

ABOUT JERRY YANG

The 39-year-old Yang was born in Communist Laos and escaped from there when he was a child. He played cards to pass the time in a Thai refugee camp. He didn’t begin to learn English until he was 13 years old, but he now works as a social worker and psychologist. Oh, and he just started playing poker two years ago.

He won his way into the tournament via a $225 buy-in satellite event in California.

For anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, all you have to do is take one look at Jerry Yang.

2007 WSOP Main Event - Final Results

Samaire Armstrong - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Samaire Armstrong. You can see her on Entourage and The O.C. Her name is pronounced Sa-mee-rah.

Samaire Armstrong - Babe of the Day

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham - Bodog Odds

David and Victoria Beckham have taken America by storm since landing in California last week The soccer icon and star of the LA Galaxy is still nursing a sore ankle and has yet to play in a game (although he is scheduled to take the field on Saturday in a friendly against Chelsea). Meanwhile, wife Victoria (aka Posh Spice) has launched her own reality show called, appropriately enough, Victoria Beckham: Coming to America.

On the debut episode, she called actor Eddie Murphy (who fathered the baby of Spice Girls bandmate Scary Spice) the Beverly Hills Cock and said that she would like to spit in his food and cut his penis off. While admitting that she can’t sing or dance, the Posh one also waxed philosophic about Scientology and close friends Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Oh, and the couple recently posed for a steamy pictorial where they rolled around naked on the hood of a car and made out. And I thought the Brits were supposed to be normal.

BODOG ODDS ON THE BECKHAMS

Bodog is offering several prop bets on the antics of the Beckhams, especially the stick-thin Victoria. With her penchant for curse-filled tirades and crude humor, this little Spice may actually take some of the heat off of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan for a while. Keep in mind that the maximum bet for each is $50.

Which late night talk show will be the first to have both Beckhams as guests?

Jay Leno 5/8

Jimmy Kimmel 4/1

David Letterman 5/2

Craig Ferguson 5/1

Conan O’Brien 8/1

Will Victoria Beckham sign to appear in a movie featuring Tom Cruise or Katie Holmes in 2007?

Yes +400

No -700

Will David and Victoria Beckham convert to Scientology before March 1st, 2008?

Yes +575

No -1250

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WSOP Main Event - Final Table - Bodog Odds

And then there were nine. That’s right, the final table of the 2007 World Series of Poker has been set. The $10,000 buy-in event will kick off at 12 noon (Pacific) on Tuesday, July 17th at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas.

BODOG ODDS

Thanks to Bodog, you can bet on the winner of the year’s ultimate poker showdown. All wagers have action, and the maximum bet is $100. Here are the remaining competitors and their odds of winning:

Jon Kalmar 4/1

Lee Childs 8/1

Philip Hilm 14/5

Jerry Yang 9/1

Raymond Rahme 7/1

Tuan Lam 7/2

Alex Kravchenko 9/1

Lee Watkinson 7/2

Hevad “Rain” Khan 7/1

Check back at Dare to Gamble for updates on the event. In the meantime, you can read about more WSOP news by clicking on the following links:

WSOP Update

World Series of Poker Europe

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2007 ESPY Awards - Full Results

A record 12.5 million fans voted on the 2007 ESPY awards this year. The results aired on Sunday night, with the show being hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and LeBron James. In case you missed it (and were really wondering who would win Best Bowler), here are this year’s winners.

May I have the envelope please?

2007 ESPY Winners

Best Male Athlete

LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers

Best Female Athlete

Taryne Mowatt, University of Arizona Softball

Best Team

Indianapolis Colts

Best Coach

Tony Dungy, Colts

Best Game

Fiesta Bowl: Boise State over Oklahoma

Best Championship Performance

Peyton Manning, Colts, Super Bowl

Best Moment

New Orleans Saints Return Home and Beat Falcons on Monday Night Football

Best Play

Boise State Uses the Statue of Liberty Play to Beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl

Best Upset

Golden State Warriors upset Dallas Mavericks in the 1st round

Best Breakthrough Athlete

Devin Hester, Bears

Best Record-Breaking Performance

LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers

Best Sports Movie

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Best Baseball Player

Derek Jeter, Yankees

Best NBA Player

LeBron James, Cavaliers

Best WNBA Player

Lisa Leslie, LA Sparks

Best Bowler

Norm Duke

Best NFL Player

LaDainian Tomlinson

Best Golfer

Tiger Woods

Best Jockey

Calvin Borel

Best MLS Player

Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy

Best NHL Player

Sidney Crosby, Penguins

Best Male College Athlete

Kevin Durant, UT Basketball

Best Female College Athlete

Taryne Mowatt, U of Arizona Softball

Best Male Action Sports Athlete

Travis Pastrana, Motorcross

Best Female Action Sports Athlete

Sarah Burke, Skiing

Best Male Athlete with a Disability

Casey Tibbs, Track and Field

Best Female Athlete with a Disability

Jessica Long, Paralympic Swimming

Best Outdoor Athlete

Dean Karnazes, Marathon

Best Driver

Jeff Gordon

Best Male International Athlete

Roger Federer, Tennis

Best Female International Athlete

Maria Sharapova, Tennis

Best Male Tennis Player

Roger Federer

Best Female Tennis Player

Maria Sharapova

Best Fighter

Floyd Mayweather Jr., Boxing

Best Track and Field Athlete

Jeremy Wariner

Hummer Like Nothing Else Award

LaDainian Tomlinson

Under Armour Undeniable Award

University of Tennessee Basketball

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Eva Longoria - Babe of the Day

Not only is the lovely Eva Longoria one of the stars of ABC's Desperate Housewives, but she's now also the wife of NBA star Tony Parker. As if you didn't already hate the French, now there's another reason to do so.

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Cage Rage 22 and K-1 Hero's - Fight Results

Here are the results for a few MMA shows that took place this weekend. When possible, I have included the pre-fight odds from sportsbooks like Bodog.

CAGE RAGE 22: HARD AS HELL RESULTS

Tom Watson defeated Ed Smith by unanimous decision.

Michael Johnson defeated Damien Riccio by a TKO in the second. Riccio could not continue due to a broken nose.

Ross “The Gladiator” Pointon defeated Dean Bray with a guillotine choke at 2:10 of the second round.

Marius Zaromskis defeated Ross Mason by KO with a flying knee at 2:03 of the third round.

Robbie Olivier defeated Ronnie Mann by unanimous decision.

James McSweeney defeated Mark Buchanan by TKO in 1:30 of the first round.

Paul Cahoon defeated Mark Epstein by unanimous decision.

Gary Turner (+160) defeated Edson Drago (-200) by TKO following a corner stoppage at the end of the second round.

Mario Sperry (-450) defeated Lee Hasdell (+300) with a rear naked choke at 1:39 of the first round.

Neil Grove defeated James Thompson by KO just 10 seconds into the first round.

Dave Legeno defeated Herb Dean by TKO due to an eye injury.

Tengiz Tedoradze (-150) defeated Eric “Butterbean” Esch (+120) by TKO at 4:26 of the first round.

K-1 HERO’S RESULTS

Ralek Gracie defeated Katsuyori Shibata by armbar at 3:05 of the first round.

Alexandre Franca Nogueira (-350) defeated Shuichiro Katsumura (+280) by KO at 1:55 of the second round.

Melvin Manhoef defeated Bernard Ackah (+190) by TKO at 2:10 of the first round.

Andre “Dida” Amade defeated Artur Oumakhanov by TKO in the first round.

Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro (-430) defeated Kazuyuki Maeda (+350) by arm-triangle at 1:54 of the second.

Kultar “Black Mamba” Gill (+140) defeated Hideo Tokoro (-170) by TKO at 4:07 of the first.

Caol Uno (-255) defeated Katsuhiko Nagata (+205) by unanimous decision.

Taiei Kin (+350) defeated Kiyoshi Tamura (-430) by decision.

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Arturo Gatti vs. Alfonso Gomez - Fight Results

Damn!

Arturo “Thunder” Gatti is officially retired thanks to Alfonso Gomez and his rugged performance on Saturday night.

Gomez, a first-season contestant on The Contender punished Gatti throughout the fight before stopping him with a big right hand in the 7th round of their welterweight fight at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Gatti, the slugger with throwback features and a throwback style, has now suffered his third KO loss in the last four fights. He announced his retirement from his dressing room after the fight.

“I’m coming back -- as a spectator,” said the 35-year-old Gatti.

Gomez used his brawling style to batter Gatti around the ring, and he was leading on all three scorecards when the knockout came (60-54, 58-56 and 58-56). In the seventh, Gomez threw about 20 unanswered punches with many of them hitting home. When he was finally dropped, Larry Hazzard, head of the New Jersey Athletic Control Board, climbed into the ring and personally stopped the match at the 2:12 mark.

According to the odds on Bodog, Gatti was a -205 favorite coming into the fight, and Gomez was a +165 underdog. Looks like a few smart bettors out there made some extra scratch.

ROY JONES JR. WINS

Also on Saturday night, former pound-for-pound best Roy Jones Jr. won a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Anthony Hanshaw. The 38-year-old Jones won on the scorecards 114-113, 117-110 and 118-109. In the process, he won the vacant IBC Light Heavyweight title.

KERMIT CINTRON DOMINATES

Kermit Cintron smoked mandatory contender Walter Matthysse with a brutal second round KO to retain his Welterweight belt. If you haven’t seen the knockout, search around for it on the Internet. It’s worth a look.

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Bodog Fight - Full Results

On Saturday night, Bodog Fight had their first American MMA event in Trenton, New Jersey. The night was headlined by former Bodog champ Eddie Alvarez taking on Matt Lee. Exciting fighter Tara LaRosa, considered by many to be the best female fighter in the world, also took on Kelly Kobald to crown a woman’s champion.

So who won and who lost? Read on and wonder no longer.

BODOG FIGHT FULL RESULTS

David Love (16-7-1) def. Eben Oroz (4-2-0) by split decision.

Mark Burch (9-2-1) def. Kazuo (Yoshiki) Takahashi (28-22-3) by KO at 3:45 in RD1.

Chael Sonnen (17-8-1) def. Amar Suloev (23-7-0) by TKO at 3:33 in RD2.

Jorge Masvidal (11-2-0) def. Yves Edwards (31-13-1) by TKO at 2:59 in RD2.

Branden Lee Hinkle (13-9-0) def. Roman Zentsov (16-11-0) by unanimous decision.

Trevor Prangley (16-4-0) def. Yuki Kondo (49-20-6) by doctor stoppage due to a cut after RD2.

Blair Tugman (2-0-0) def. Dan Hawley (4-1-0) by unanimous decision.

Nick Agallar (18-5-0) def.. James "Binky" Jones (3-2-0) by split decision.

Tara LaRosa (11-1-0) def. Kelly Kobald (16-1-1) by arm lock at 2:50 of R4.

Eddie Alvarez (10-1-0) def. Matt Lee (9-5-1) by unanimous decision.

BODOG ODDS

The majority of the favored fighters won, but Chael Sonnen (+160), Jorge Masvidal (+185) and Branden Lee Hinkle (+190) all managed to pull off upsets. The next time you bet on a MMA fight, keep these potential underdogs in mind.

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Date Set for iMEGA Lawsuit

The lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez which looks to have the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act overturned has been assigned a hearing date of September 4th, 2007. The case will be heard by Judge Mary L. Cooper of the US District Court in Trenton, New Jersey.

A CONSTITUTIONAL MATTER

The lawsuit was filed by iMEGA, also known as Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association. Their hope is that the new law, which went into effect in late 2006, will be declared unconstitutional on the grounds that it violates the First Amendment right to freedom of speech and commercial association, as well as the Tenth Amendment’s protections of states’ rights to control online gambling.

According to Joe Brennan Jr,, iMEGA founder and former AOL exec, “The UIGEA can still be enforced prior to the September 4th date, but we feel confident that the judge will prevent that from happening.”

NOT EVEN BILLIONAIRE PLAYBOYS ARE SAFE

If that’s the case, then maybe it will prevent government agents from lurking in airports and waiting to arrest online bigwigs like Bodog’s Calvin Ayre. Bodog is holding their first American MMA event in New Jersey today, but Ayre will not be able to attend for fear of Bush’s goons scooping him up when he sets foot in the country.

MORE FROM BRENNAN

“We’ve laid out our argument on the merits of granting a temporary restraining order for the enforcement of UIGEA for the Court,” Brennan said. “From iMEGA’s standpoint, we did not want the defendants (US Dept. of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve) to use the allowed 60 days in their summonses in order to stall and give themselves more time to promulgate the regulations for UIGEA.”

FINAL THOUGHTS

September 4th will be a very important day in the history of online gambling. If Judge Cooper finds in favor of iMEGA, then we may see a quick and merciful death of the loathsome UIGEA. Still, President Bush did make the UIGEA into law, and he’s shown a complete contempt for the United States Constitution during his time in office. Even if the ruling goes against the U.S. government, we may not have heard the last of this.

But it’s a start.

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Ashley Scott - Babe of the Day

Today's Babe is Ashley Scott, star of television's Jericho. She lists her hobbies as riding horses and having sex, so she can't be all bad. She was also the last person to visit Paris Hilton in jail.

Ashley Scott - Babe of the Day

MMA Odds - Cage Rage and K-1

While the UFC continues to dominate the world of MMA, it is by no means the only show in town. In fact, this weekend will see a couple of other companies putting on sure-to-be-exciting fight cards. For those who like to bet on such events, it’s hard to pass this kind of opportunity. That’s why, for you convenience, we here at Dare to Gamble have posted some of the latest odds for your perusal. Enjoy.

CAGE RAGE 22: HARD AS HELL

The UK-based Cage Rage will be putting on their 22nd event on Saturday, July 14th, at Wembley Arena in London. The full card is listed below. Those fights with betting lines included can be wagered on at Bodog (with each fight carrying a $500 betting limit).

Eric “Butterbean” Esch (+120) vs. Tengiz Tedoradze (-150)
Mario Sperry (-450) vs. Lee Hasdell (+300)
Wesley “Cabbage” Correira vs. James “The Colossus” Thompson
Edson Drago (-200) vs. Gary Turner (+160)
Herb Dean vs. Dave Legeno
Mark Buchannan vs. James McSweeny
Paul Chahoon vs. Mark Epstein
Ronnie Mann vs. Robbie Oliver
Marios Zaromskis vs. Ross Mason
Ross Pointon vs. Dean Bray
Joe Mac vs. Jeremy “Bad Boy” Baile