NFL Week 4 - Predictions and Bodog Odds

Week 4 of the NFL season is almost upon us. Can the Rams win a game? Will Tom Coughlin get fired before mid-season? Can LT bounce back to become the fantasy juggernaut that we’ve all become accustomed to? Watch the games tomorrow and find out!

WEEK 3 RESULTS

So how did I do on my picks last week? Well, I took way to damn many visiting teams, I can tell you that. The points were just too tempting to pass up, thought. I mean, the Bills getting +17?! I had to take that one. Of course, they lost by a lot more than 17 thanks to the red-hot Patriots.

My record last week was a pitiful 4-9-2. That brings my season record to 20-22-4.

I remain confident, however, and convinced that I can turn this ship around before it crashes into the rocks and kills everyone on board.

WEEK 4 NFL ODDS

Here are the odds for Week 4 of the NFL season, courtesy of Bodog:

Raiders (+4) @ Dolphins (-4)

Texans (-3) @ Falcons (+3)

Ravens (-4 ½) @ Browns (+4 ½)

Bears (-3) @ Lions (+3)

Packers (-3) @ Vikings (+3)

Rams (+13) @ Cowboys (-13)

Jets (-3 ½) @ Bills (+3 ½)

Buccaneers (+3) @ Panthers (-3)

Seahawks (-2 ½) @ 49ers (+2 ½)

Steelers (-6 ½) @ Cardinals (+ 6 ½)

Chiefs (+12) @ Chargers (-12)

Broncos (+10) @ Colts (-10)

Eagles (-3) @ Giants (+3)

Patriots (-7 ½) @ Bengals (+7 ½)

DARE TO PREDICT

Now it’s that fateful part of our show where I make my weekly predictions. Wish me luck.

Raiders (+4) @ Dolphins (-4)

Texans (-3) @ Falcons (+3)

Ravens (-4 ½) @ Browns (+4 ½)

Bears (-3) @ Lions (+3)

Packers (-3) @ Vikings (+3)

Rams (+13) @ Cowboys (-13)

Jets (-3 ½) @ Bills (+3 ½)

Buccaneers (+3) @ Panthers (-3)

Seahawks (-2 ½) @ 49ers (+2 ½)

Steelers (-6 ½) @ Cardinals (+ 6 ½)

Chiefs (+12) @ Chargers (-12)

Broncos (+10) @ Colts (-10)

Eagles (-3) @ Giants (+3)

Patriots (-7 ½) @ Bengals (+7 ½)

For more on NFL predictions, check out the following:

NFL Week 3 -Bodog Odds

NFL Week 1 Results

NFL Week 4 - Predictions and Bodog Odds

Christina Applegate - Babe of the Day

Remember back to the days of Married with Children. Was there anybody who didn't want to bang Kelly Bundy? She's all grown up, now, but actress Christina Applegate is still smoking hot. That's why she's receiving our Babe of the Day honors.

Christina Applegate - Babe of the Day

European Union Demands Money from America

You have to hand it to President Bush. When his administration screws something up, they don’t do it halfway. Take the online gambling issue, for example. Instead of just taxing the industry and allowing everyone to profit, the Republicans go and push through the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (or UIGEA) which seeks to totally eradicate the online gambling industry.. The international community protests, but Bush doesn’t pay that any attention. Hell, he’s the President of the United-freakin’-States. Why should he have to listen to a bunch of snotty Europeans, anyway?

THE RENT IS OFFICIALLY DUE

Now, the European Union (or EU) is pursuing a $100 billion compensation bid on behalf of leading figures in the European gambling industry. It seems that these fellows are more than a little steamed about all the lost revenue caused by the “Bushies” and the damnable UIGEA. The last I heard, our Prez was trying to schedule a hunting retreat with Dick “Friendly Fire” Cheney and these individuals to “talk things over.”

Since the UIGEA was passed into law (making it illegal for banks to accept US money transfers to and from gambling sites), European gambling firms such as PartyGaming and Sportingbet have been forced to sever all ties with the US market. Luckily, our friends at Bodog have their own bank and continue to do business.

According to one expert, “The US has used an illegal trade barrier. This sets a precedent. If the EU does not act, it could encourage the US to do the same elsewhere.”

A PROBLEM THAT WON’T GO AWAY

Last week, the US tried to make the issue go away by offering some form of compensation to the EU. Obviously not satisfied, the EU rejected the offer and set a deadline of October 22nd for America to pay up. According to EU Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, “The offer made by the US so far is insufficient. We are continuing to negotiate to secure improvements.”

That’s a nice way of saying, “We’re not letting you off the hook that easily.”

For more on the UIGEA, read the following:

UIGEA Receives Criticism

Rep. Berkley Introduces Gambling Legislation

European Union Demands Money from America

Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott - Odds and Predictions

On October 12th, 2007, the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City will host Cage Fury Fighting Championships 6: Unleashing the Fury. The main event will be legendary MMA tough guy Tank Abbott taking on legendary backyard brawler Kimbo Slice.

FIGHT ODDS

While Bodog has yet to post their fight odds (although they should be up any day now), I did come across odds on a few other sports betting sites. It appears that Kimbo Slice is being viewed as the favorite on all. For example, one site had Kimbo as a -360 favorite, while Tank was a +290 underdog.

FIGHT CARD

The complete card consists of:

Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott

Ricardo “Cachorrao” Almeida vs. Dennis “Superman” Hallman

Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz vs. John Marsh

Derek Panza vs. Duke Roufus

Jim Miller vs. Chris Brennan

Brian Geraghty vs. Chris Ligouri

Eric Henry vs. Gregor Gracie

Jose Rodriguez vs. Mike Littlefield

Warren Kekebah vs. Nick Catone

Randy Durant vs. Tom Poe

TANK VS. KIMBO

So who will win this slugfest between two of the biggest names in the world of brawling? Let’s take a closer look.

The Ground Game/Submissions

Tank is known for his brawling, but he wrestled both in high school and college. This will only be Kimbo’s second fight in the cage, although he did win his first fight with a guillotine choke. In his career, Tank has two submission wins by using the neck crank. Don’t expect this one to go to the ground.

Edge: Tank Abbott

Experience

Tank’s first fight took place all the way back in 1995. Since then, he’s went on to compile a record of 9 wins and 13 losses. 7 of his last 8 fights have ended in a loss of Tank. He’s also 42 years old. He has, however, fought against competition like Don Frye, Frank Mir, Vitor Belfort and Dan Severn.

Kimbo has only had one MMA fight, and that was against boxer Ray Mercer. Before that, he engaged in backyard brawls with bouncers and random toughs. These fights ended up on the web and made Kimbo a mini-celebrity.

While Tank is certainly the more experienced fighter, one has to wonder if his age will work against him in the match.

Edge: Tank Abbott

Stand-Up

Tank has a huge punch, but he usually throws it in a sloppy fashion. Like a classic brawler, he wings haymaker after haymaker and hopes that something will connect. While Kimbo certainly isn’t Ali, he does have a more orthodox style, and working with Bas Rutten has no doubt allowed him to improve upon it even more.

Edge: Kimbo Slice

PREDICTION

Tank is way past his prime and was never that good to begin with. He’s always had problems with conditioning, so he’ll be in trouble if the fight isn’t over quickly. Kimbo, on the other hand, is taller and younger and seems to have superior technique.

Of course, with both men throwing bombs, either fighter has the classic puncher’s chance. Still, I have to give the overall edge to Kimbo and predict a first-round knockout in his favor.

For more MMA articles, check out the following:

UFC 76 Results

UFC Fight Night 11 Results

Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott - Odds and Predictions

Michelle Ryan - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Michelle Ryan, the lovely British lass who portrays the Bionic Woman on the new NBC drama.

Michelle Ryan - Babe of the Day

New Bodog Domain Name

While Bodog can still be found for the moment at newbodog.com, it appears that the online casino and sportsbook has found a new, more permanent, home. This new URL is bodoglife.com.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bodog made the switch to a new URL last month after their original domain names (bodog.com and bodog.net) were turned over to 1st Technology LLC as the result of a patent infringement case. Bodog failed to show for the court date, so 1st Technology was awarded damages. Bodog failed to pay the money by the deadline, so the judge ordered that their domain names would now become the property of the plaintiff.

SPIN DOCTORS

But the newbodog name was just a temporary fix to keep everything up and running. Now, a month later, Bodog has settled into its permanent bodoglife.com home with the new slogan “This is Bodog. This is the Life.”

They claim that the move is in keeping with their philosophy of “High stakes, hot women and killer parties in exotic locales.” Wow, sounds like someone read a book on Hugh Hefner, doesn’t it?

MESSAGE FROM THE BOSS

On their website, founder Calvin Ayre stated, “As you may know, there've been some changes at Bodog recently because of issues related to our domain name. We temporarily released newbodog.com a few weeks ago, but in an effort to move to a more permanent home we are pleased to announce bodoglife.com. We reacted quickly, as we always will, so you can enjoy the hottest site on the net with no interruption in play.”

So if you enjoy casino gambling, sports betting and living the life of a playboy, be sure and visit their new site over at bodoglife.com. Oh, and screw you, 1st Technology LLC.

New Bodog Domain Name

Missy Peregrym - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Missy Peregrym, an actress and former fashion model. You catch her on the new series Reaper, about a man who becomes a bounty hunter for the devil.

Missy Peregrym - Babe of the Day

O.J. Simpson Trial - Bodog Odds

O.J. Simpson is at it again. Not content to search for his wife’s killers on gold courses across the country, The Juice has now transformed himself into a vigilante who prays on memorabilia thieves. It all started when OJ and some buddies from a wedding party decided to retrieve some of his old sports memorabilia. Things went steadily downhill from there.

THE JUICE GOES TO JAIL

It all started when Simpson was brought in for questioning on September 14th regarding missing memorabilia from the Palace Station Casino. During the interview, he admitted taking the items, saying that they had first been stolen from him. He denied that he or his posse carried weapons, and he also denied breaking into the room.

The next day, one of his accomplices was arrested and charged with multiple counts of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. The man was on his way to the airport when police nabbed him.<>
The following day, September 16th, Las Vegas police arrested Simpson. He was charged with robbery using a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary with a deadly weapon, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and coercion. If convicted on all charges, he faces more than 60 years in prison.

On September 19th, Simpson was released on $125,000 bail. No word if he has undertaken a search for the “real robbers.”

BODOG ODDS

As with most celebrity craziness, Bodog is offering odds on it. Here’s your chance to make a little extra money courtesy of O.J. Maybe you can send it all to Fred Goldman…just like The Juice.

Will OJ accept a plea deal in his alleged armed robbery case?

Yes +150

No -200

Will OJ Simpson testify on his own behalf at his impending trial?

Yes +250

No -400

For more celebrity betting odds, read the following:

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden’s Baby

Which celebrity will be the next to punch Andy Dick?

O.J. Simpson Trial - Bodog Odds

UFC 76 Results

Another UFC event is in the books. UFC 76: Knockout was held on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. If you ever needed a reason to bet on MMA events, just take a look at the results of the two headlining bouts. Underdogs win all the time in this sport, and you can make a nice chunk of change if you’ve got the guts. Just check out Bodog for all the latest odds.

UFC 76 RESULTS

Preliminary Card

Jeremy Stephens (-200) vs. Diego Saraiva (+160) - Stephens won by unanimous decision.
Christian Wellisch (-240) vs. Scott Junk (+190) - Wellisch won by submission (heel hook) at 3:19 of the first round.
Matt Wiman (-290) vs. Michihiro Omigawa (+230) - Wiman won by unanimous decision.
Anthony Johnson (-245) vs. Rich Clementi (+195) - Clementi won by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:05 of round two. The first fight of the night where the underdog won, but it wouldn‘t be the last.

Main Card
Tyson Griffin (-165) vs. Thiago Tavares (+135) - Griffin won by unanimous decision.
Jon Fitch (-115) vs. Diego Sanchez (-115) - Fitch won by split decision.
Lyoto Machida (-215) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (+175) - Machida won by unanimous decision.
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (-295) vs. Forrest Griffin (+235) - Griffin won by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:45 of round three. Forrest was a +235 underdog!
Chuck Liddell (-450) vs. Keith Jardine (+300) - In an even bigger upset, Keith Jardine won by split decision. This is the first time that Liddell has lost back-to-back fights. At +300, courageous bettors made themselves a tidy little profit. Hope you were one of them!

For more MMA action, check out the following articles:

UFC 76 - Card and Odds

UFC Fight Night 11 Results

UFC 76 Results

Blake Lively - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Blake Lively. This 20-year-old actress is best known for her roles in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Accepted, and the television show Gossip Girl.

Blake Lively - Babe of the Day

UFC 76 - Fight Card and Bodog Odds

On Saturday, September 22nd, 2007, the UFC will hold their latest event. Known as UFC 76: Knockout, it will be held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. While the card was supposed to feature the main event of “The Iceman” Chuck Liddell vs. “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva, that match never materialized. Instead, it will be Liddell vs. “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine, both of whom are coming off of knockout losses at UFC 71.

The event will also feature the UFC debut of highly-respected PRIDE fighter, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Considered by many to be the best light heavyweight in the world, Rua will be taking on fan-favorite Forrest Griffin.

BODOG ODDS FOR UFC 76

MMA events are an excellent betting opportunity due to their often unpredictable outcomes. Just look at recent wins by Randy Couture over Gabriel Gonzaga and Cheick Kongo over Mirko Cro Cop. Both were underdogs, and both came out on top.

Here’s a list of the complete card, as well as the current odds as provided by Bodog:

Jeremy Stephens (-200) vs. Diego Saraiva (+160)

Christian Wellisch (-240) vs. Scott Junk (+190)

Matt Wiman (-290) vs. Michihiro Omigawa (+230)

Anthony Johnson (-245) vs. Rich Clementi (+195)

Tyson Griffin (-165) vs. Thiago Tavares (+135)

Jon Fitch (-115) vs. Diego Sanchez (-115)

Lyoto Machida (-215) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (+175)

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (-295) vs. Forrest Griffin (+235)

Chuck Liddell (-450) vs. Keith Jardine (+300)

Be sure to check back on Sunday, as we’ll post the results to the fights. In the meantime, you can click on the links below to read more about the world of MMA:

UFC Fight Night 11 Results

UFC Fight Night 11 Odds

UFC 76 - Fight Card and Bodog Odds

Kristin Cavalleri - Babe of the Day

This fine blonde actress is best known for her role on the MTV reality show, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. Here's hoping that we see a lot more of her in the very near future.

Kristin Cavalleri - Babe of the Day

NFL Week 3 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books, and there were plenty of unexpected outcomes. The Browns winning and scoring over 50 points in the process?! The Saints and the Rams both falling to 0-2?! It’s a new season, and that means that all bets are off.

WEEK 2 PREDICTIONS

Speaking of bets, I make my picks every week based on Bodog’s odds. In Week 1, I went an impressive 10-3-2. I came back down to earth in Week 2, putting in a terrible 6-10 performance. That brings my two-week total to 16-13-2. Here’s hoping that I can improve come Week 3. Speaking of which…

NFL WEEK 3 - BODOG ODDS

Colts -6 ½ @ Texans +6 ½

Chargers -5 ½ @ Packers +5 ½

Vikings +3 @ Chiefs -3

Lions +7 @ Eagles -7

Bills +17 @ Patriots -17

Dolphins +3 @ Jets -3

49ers +9 @ Steelers -9

Cardinals +8 @ Ravens -8

Rams +4 @ Buccaneers -4

Jaguars +3 ½ @ Broncos -3 ½

Bengals +3 ½ @ Seahawks -3 ½

Browns +3 @ Raiders -3

Panthers -4 @ Falcons +4

Giants +4 @ Redskins -4

Cowboys +3 @ Bears -3

Monday Game

Titans +4 ½ @ Saints -4 ½

DARE TO PREDICT

As always, here are my own predictions. Thrill to my mediocrity.

Colts -6 ½ @ Texans +6 ½

Chargers -5 ½ @ Packers +5 ½

Vikings +3 @ Chiefs -3

Lions +7 @ Eagles -7

Bills +17 @ Patriots -17

Dolphins +3 @ Jets -3

49ers +9 @ Steelers -9

Cardinals +8 @ Ravens -8

Rams +4 @ Buccaneers -4

Jaguars +3 ½ @ Broncos -3 ½

Bengals +3 ½ @ Seahawks -3 ½

Browns +3 @ Raiders -3

Panthers -4 @ Falcons +4

Giants +4 @ Redskins -4

Cowboys +3 @ Bears -3

Titans +4 ½ @ Saints -4 ½

NFL Week 3 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

UFC Fight Night 11 - Results

On Wednesday night, September 19th, the UFC had their latest MMA event entitled UFC Fight Night 11 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Airing for free on Spike TV, it acted as the lead-in for the season premiere of the latest Ultimate Fighter.

I’ve posted the results of the fights below, as well as Bodog odds when possible. Enjoy.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 11 RESULTS

Preliminary Card

(Welterweight)Dustin Hazelett vs. Jonathan_Goulet

Hazelett wins via submission (armbar) at 1:14 of round one.

(Welterweight) Thiago Alves(-220) vs. Kuniyoshi_Hironaka(+180)

Alves wins via submission (kicks) at 4:04 of round two.

(Lightweight) Cole_Miller vs. Leonard Garcia

Miller wins via unanimous decision.

(Welterweight)Luke Cummo vs. Edilberto de Oliveira

Cummo wins via TKO (strikes) at 1:45 of round one.

(Lightweight)Gray Maynard vs. Joe Veres

Maynard wins via KO at 0:09 of round one.

Main Card

(Middleweight)Nathan Quarry(-260) vs. Pete Sell(+200)

Quarry wins via KO at 0:44 of round three.

(Lightweight)Nathan Diaz vs. Junior Assuncao

Diaz wins via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:10 of round one.

(Middleweight)Chris Leben(+170) vs. Terry Martin (-210)

Leben wins via KO at 3:56 of round three.

(Lightweight)Din Thomas(+135) vs. Kenny Florian(-165)

Florian wins via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:40 of round one.

For more MMA news, take a look at the following articles:

UFC Fight Night 11 - Bodog Odds

MMA News and K-1 Card

UFC Fight Night 11 - Results

KaDee Strickland - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is KaDee Strickland, a lovely actress who you can catch in this season's Grey's Anatomy spin-off entitled Private Practice. You can also see her in films such as American Gangster and The Grudge.

KaDee Strickland - Babe of the Day

NFL Week 2 - Predictions and Bodog Odds

Week 2 of the 2007 NFL season is upon us, and that means it’s another opportunity for all of us to get rich quick by wagering on our favorite pro football franchises. We’re here to help, so why don’t we take a look at the odds for Week 2 as provided by Bodog?

NFL WEEK 2 ODDS

Sunday Games

Bills (+10) @ Steelers (-10)

Bengals (-7 ½) @ Browns (+7 ½)

Colts (-7 ½) @ Titans (+7 ½)

Texans (+7) @ Panthers (-7)

49ers (+3) @ Rams (-3)

Packers (+2) @ Giants (-2)

Falcons (+10 ½) @ Jaguars (-10 ½)

Saints (-4) @ Buccaneers (+4)

Vikings (+3 ½) @ Lions (-3 ½)

Cowboys (-4) @ Dolphins (+4)

Seahawks (-3) @ Cardinals (+3)

Jets (+10) @ Ravens (-10)

Raiders (+10) @ Broncos (-10)

Chiefs (+13) @ Bears (-13)

Chargers (+4) @ Patriots (-4)

Monday Game

Redskins (+7) @ Eagles (-7)

DARE TO PREDICT

Each week I make my predictions based on Bodog’s odds. I got off to a good start this season, going 10-3-2 last week. Can I keep it up? That’s what she said.

Sunday Games

Bills (+10) @ Steelers (-10)

Bengals (-7 ½) @ Browns (+7 ½)

Colts (-7 ½) @ Titans (+7 ½)

Texans (+7) @ Panthers (-7)

49ers (+3) @ Rams (-3)

Packers (+2) @ Giants (-2)

Falcons (+10 ½) @ Jaguars (-10 ½)

Saints (-4) @ Buccaneers (+4)

Vikings (+3 ½) @ Lions (-3 ½)

Cowboys (-4) @ Dolphins (+4)

Seahawks (-3) @ Cardinals (+3)

Jets (+10) @ Ravens (-10)

Raiders (+10) @ Broncos (-10)

Chiefs (+13) @ Bears (-13)

Chargers (+4) @ Patriots (-4)

Monday Game

Redskins (+7) @ Eagles (-7)

Good luck in Week 2, everybody!

NFL Week 2 - Predictions and Bodog Odds

UFC Fight Night 11 - Bodog Odds

Wednesday, September 19th, will see the debut of The Ultimate Fighter 6 on Spike TV. But just before that airs, there will be more UFC goodness in the form of UFC Fight Night 11. Held at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, the main event was originally scheduled to feature a rematch between Ultimate Fighter rivals, Chris Leben and Mike Swick. Leben declined the fight, however, even though he was victorious in their first match.

The majority of the fighters on the card have competed in various seasons of The Ultimate Fighter program.

FIGHT CARD AND BODOG ODDS

Here’s a rundown of the complete fight card. Bodog is taking bets on a number of these, so I have included the odds when applicable. The maximum bet per fight is $500.

Preliminary Matches

(Welterweight) Jonathan Goulet vs. Dustin Hazelett

(Welterweight) Thiago Alves (-220) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (+180)

(Lightweight) Leonard Garcia vs. Cole Miller

(Welterweight) Luke Cummo vs. Edilberto de Oliveira

(Lightweight) Gray Maynard vs. Joe Veres

Main Card

(Middleweight) Nate Quarry (-260) vs. Pete Sell (+200)

(Lightweight) Nathan Diaz vs. Junior Assuncao

(Middleweight) Chris Leben (+170) vs. Terry Martin (-210)

(Lightweight) Din Thomas (+135) vs. Kenny Florian (-165)

For more MMA articles, take a look at the following:

UFC 75 Results

BodogFight Odds and Preview

UFC Fight Night 11 - Bodog Odds

Kate Walsh - Babe of the Day

Today's Babe is Kate Walsh, best known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.

Kate Walsh - Babe of the Day

A Cure for Gambling Addiction?

If you know someone who suffers from gambling addiction, there may be help on the way. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that a common amino acid found in most health food stores may help to curb gambling addiction in some people.

A MIRACLE CURE?

Known as N-acetyl cysteine, the amino acid is often associated with a feeling of reward by the human brain. During the study, it was administered for eight-weeks to a group of 27 test subjects.

60 percent of the participants reported experiencing fewer urges to gamble. 13 subjects were then asked to take part in a double-blind study for an extra six weeks. During this stage, some were given the amino acid and others were given a placebo.

Of those who received the supplement, 83 percent reported less of an urge to gamble. Those who received the placebo were less successful.

According to Dr. Jon Grant, the leader of the study, “Only 29 percent of those on placebo were able to maintain any of their improvement that they had gotten previously. So this told us that there was some type of effect going on from this amino acid.”

Researchers believe that the amino acid helps to boost a neurochemical that is often out of whack in the brains of people with addictions. The neurochemical is known as glutamate.

THE LONG-TERM IMPACT

So what does this mean for problem gamblers? Well, the research is still in the early stages, and Grant is trying to get funding to conduct a much larger study to verify his results.

His is not the only research taking place, however. There has been some success treating problem gamblers with opiate antagonists, which are the same drugs used to treat alcoholism. Anti-depressents have also been found to be effective in some cases.

If Grant can prove that amino acids are an effective treatment for gambling addiction, it would provide a much cheaper alternative to prescription medications. However, he does caution people to not experiment with health food supplements on their own, as the regulations governing these products are very few.

For more gambling articles, see the following:

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Gambling News - Odds and Ends

A Cure for Gambling Addiction?

Sarah Lancaster - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Sarah Lancaster. She is best known for her role as Rachel on Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Madison Kellner on Everwood. She will also be starring on the new NBC series, Chuck. Here's hoping that her legs play a pivotal role on the show.

Sarah Lancaster - Babe of the Day

NFL Week 1 Results

Week One of the NFL is officially done! It was a crazy week, with players dropping like flies. If you’re in a fantasy league, I sincerely hope that you were able to dodge the injury bug that went around. Anyway, here are the scores for the Sunday and Monday games:

NFL WEEK 1 SCORES

Saints 10 @ Colts 41

Broncos 15 @ Bills 14

Titans 13 @ Jaguars 10

Dolphins 13 @ Redskins 16

Panthers 27 @ Rams 13

Patriots 38 @ Jets 14

Falcons 3 @ Vikings 24

Steelers 34 @ Browns 7

Eagles 13 @ Packers 16

Chiefs 3 @ Texans 20

Buccaneers 6 @ Seahawks 20

Bears 3 @ Chargers 14

Lions 36 @ Raiders 21

Giants 35 @ Cowboys 45

Ravens 20 @ Bengals 27

Cardinals 17 @ Niners 20

DARE TO PREDICT

So how did I do this week picking against Bodog’s odds? Well, I actually surprised myself by getting 10 correct picks, 3 incorrect picks and 2 pushes. Let’s hope this is the beginning of things to come.

5 OBSERVATIONS

1. The Browns suck. Period.

2. Cadillac Williams just can’t stay healthy. The sooner Gruden realizes this, the better off he’ll be. Of course, he’ll be fired after this season, anyway.

3. It’s going to be a long year for the Falcons. With the Michael Vick cloud still hanging over them, they’re going to have to go out every week and get pounded due to poor play from Joey Harrington. I bet they wish they’d kept Matt Schaub around.

4. For all the hype, the Cowboys defense looked less-than-impressive. Granted, Terrance Newman was out, but Giants looked far better than they should have.

5. After sputtering last year, it looks as though the Panthers may be back. They dominated the Rams and held Steven Jackson to almost nothing. Jake Delhomme also looked in mid-season form.

For more on football, check out these articles:

NFL Week 1 Odds and Predictions

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - Bodog Odds

NFL Week 1 Results

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Our Babe of the Day, Bobbi Billard, is a female bikini, lingerie, fitness, and glamour model, actress, and former professional wrestler.

Bobbi Billard - Babe of the Day

MTV Video Music Awards - Results and Odds

It was an eventful year for the MTV Video Music Awards. Britney Spears made her return to the stage and, by all accounts, stunk up the joint. Kid Rock reportedly whipped up on Tommy Lee during a brief altercation in the audience (with both men being kicked out). And Amy Winehouse cancelled her performance after fellow songstress Lily Allen was denied a visa by the U.S. government.

But you probably only care about who won and how it applied to the odds set down by Bodog, right? Well, let’s take a look at all the winners. In a few cases, I placed the odds next to the winner‘s name.

WINNERS AT THE 2007 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

Monster Single of the Year: "Umbrella," Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
Quadruple Threat award: Justin Timberlake
Earth-shattering Collaboration: "Beautiful Liar," Beyonce featuring Shakira
Male Artist of the Year: Justin Timberlake (1/1)
Female Artist of the Year: Fergie (2/1)
Best Group: Fall Out Boy (5/4)
Best New Artist: Gym Class Heroes (5/2)
Video of the Year: "Umbrella," Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
Best Editing: Ken Mowe for Gnarls Barkley's "Smiley Faces"
Best Director: Samuel Bayer for Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around ... Comes Around"
Best Choreography: Marty Kudelka for Justin Timberlake's "Let Me Talk to You/My Love"

KANYE WEST

Bodog was also taking bets on whether or not Kanye West would interrupt another artist’s acceptance (+400 for Yes and -700 for No). He didn’t, but he reportedly threw a fit offstage about his inability to win an award and vowed to never appear at the Video Music Awards again. I’m sure President Bush was behind the whole thing.

For more articles on award shows, please see the following:

Emmy Awards - Bodog Odds

MTV Video Music Awards - Bodog Odds

MTV Video Music Awards - Results and Odds

UFC 75 Full Results

UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion is now in the books. While numerous favorites took home the win, a shocking upset no doubt left a few bold gamblers with a lump of cash in their pockets. Which underdog pulled off the win? Continue reading to find out. I’ve also posted the Bodog odds for your convenience.

UFC 75 RESULTS

1. Jess “Joker” Liaudin (-115) defeated Anthony “The Crush” Torres (-115) by referee stoppage at 4:10 in the first round due to strikes. Torres was bleeding from the nose. Liaudin looked very strong.

2. Dennis Siver (+160) defeated Naoyuki Kotani (-200) via knockout at 2:04 in the first round. A decent little upset for those who wagered on Siver, but it’s hardly the biggest of the night.

3. Thiago Silva (-350) defeated Tomasz “Gorilla” Drwal (+275) via referee stoppage at 4:23 of the second round due to punches.

4. Gleison Tibeau (-180) defeated Terry Etim (+150) by a decision after 3 rounds.

5. Houston “The Assassin” Alexander (-180) defeated Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (+150) in one minute with a flurry of knees and then some wicked ground and pound.

6. “Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis -(205) defeated Paul Taylor (+160) at 4:14 of round one by armbar submission. After being rocked, Davis recovered and transitioned from side control into a full mount. He then slapped on the armbar for the win. Some experts, by the way, seemed to think the fight should have been stopped when Taylor had Davis in serious trouble. But it wasn’t, and that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.

7. “The French Sensation” Cheick Kongo (+280) defeated Mirko Cro Cop (-360) by unanimous decision after 3 rounds. Wow! The +280 underdog picks up the win, and we might have very well seen the end of Cro Cop in the UFC (or anywhere else, for that matter). Kongo did a nice job of pressing Mirko against the cage, delivering knees (including a few low ones) and basically just eating up time and picking up the win. It wasn’t pretty, but he got it done. The final scores were all 29-28 for Kongo.

8. Michael “The Count” Bisping (-225) defeats Matt “The Hammer” Hamill(+185) by split decision after 3 rounds (29-28, 27-30, 29-28). A very close fight, and Bisping may have very well got the hometown decision. Still, he continues to roll on along.

9. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson defeats Dan “Hollywood” Henderson by unanimous decision after 5 rounds (48-47. 49-46, 49-46). A competitive fight which might not appeal to the casual fan (as it didn’t feature two men hitting each other in the head for the whole fight). Still, Jackson got out with the win over a very tough opponent. He is now the unified champion, and it will be interesting to see what the UFC does with that.

For more on UFC 75, click this link:

UFC 75 - Fight Card and Bodog Odds

UFC 75 Full Results

Bianca Kajlich - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Bianca Kajlich, an actress of Italian and Czechoslovakian descent. She played a prostitute on the television series Fastlane, and her most recent role has been on the CBS comedy Rules of Engagement.

Bianca Kajlich - Babe of the Day

NFL - Week 1 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

Hallelujah! The first official week of the 2007 NFL season is finally here. The action kicked off on Thursday night as the Colts romped all over an unimpressive Saints team, 41-10. Are there more blowouts in store for the week, or will some of the favorites get upset by this year’s dark horse contenders?

Watch the games on Sunday and find out!

In the meantime, let’s take a look at the odds as provided by Bodog.

BODOG ODDS FOR WEEK 1 OF THE NFL

Sunday Games

Chiefs (+3) @ Texans (-3)

Broncos (-3) @ Bills (+3)

Steelers (-5 ½) @ Browns (+5 ½)

Titans (+7) @ Jaguars (-7)

Panthers (+ 1 ½) @ Rams (-1 ½)

Eagles (-3) @ Packers (+3)

Falcons (+3) @ Vikings (-3)

Dolphins (+3) @ Redskins (-3)

Patriots (-6 ½) @ Jets (+6 ½)

Buccaneers (+6 ½) @ Seahawks (-6 ½)

Bears (+6 ½) @ Chargers (-6 ½)

Lions (+2 ½) @ Raiders (-2 ½)

Giants (+6 ½) @ Cowboys (-6 ½)

Monday Games

Ravens (+3) @ Bengals (-3)

Cardinals (+3) @ 49ers (-3)

DARE TO PREDICT

If I’m going to post the odds, I’d better put my money where my mouth is. Therefore, I’ll be posting my NFL predictions each and every week. You’ll either be taking my advice or pointing your finger in my direction and laughing hysterically. If my preseason picks were any indication, it may be the latter.

Anyway, here goes. My picks are in bold.

Sunday Games

Chiefs (+3) @ Texans (-3)

Broncos (-3) @ Bills (+3)

Steelers (-5 ½) @ Browns (+5 ½)

Titans (+7) @ Jaguars (-7)

Panthers (+ 1 ½) @ Rams (-1 ½)

Eagles (-3) @ Packers (+3)

Falcons (+3) @ Vikings (-3)

Dolphins (+3) @ Redskins (-3)

Patriots (-6 ½) @ Jets (+6 ½)

Buccaneers (+6 ½) @ Seahawks (-6 ½)

Bears (+6 ½) @ Chargers (-6 ½)

Lions (+2 ½) @ Raiders (-2 ½)

Giants (+6 ½) @ Cowboys (-6 ½)

Monday Games

Ravens (+3) @ Bengals (-3)

Cardinals (+3) @ 49ers (-3)

For more NFL articles, check out the following:

Fantasy Impact from the 2007 NFL Draft

2007 NFL Draft - Top 10 Steals

NFL - Week 1 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

Dancing with the Stars Season 5 - Bodog Odds

It’s official. Dancing With The Stars will be returning for a 5th season on ABC. The hit show, which pairs celebrities with professional dancers in a weekly competition, will premiere on Monday, September 24th, 2007 with a special 3-night week.

THE CAST

The celebrity cast was announced on Good Morning America on August 29th by host Tom Bergeron, judge Carrie Ann Inaba and last season’s champion, Apolo Anton Ohno. The contestants (and their partners) are:

Melanie Brown - Also known as Scary Spice of the Spice Girls. Her partner will be Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Sabrina Bryan - Actress, dancer and part of the singing group Cheetah Girl. Her partner will be Mark Ballas Jr.

Helio Castroneves - Race car driver and winner of the Indy 500. His partner will be Julianne Hough.

Mark Cuban - Billionaire and owner of the Dallas Mavericks. His partner will be Kym Johnson.

Jennie Garth - Actress. Formerly of Beverly Hills 90210. Her partner will be Derek Hough.

Josie Maran - Model and actress. Her partner will be Alec Mazo.

Cameron Mathison - Soap star. His partner will be Edyta Sliwinska.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Boxer and world champion. His partner will be Karina Smirnoff.

Wayne Newton - Vegas entertainer and actor. His partner will be Cheryl Burke.

Marie Osmond - Singer and actress. Her partner will be Jonathan Roberts.

Albert Reed - Model. His partner will be Anna Trebunskaya.

Jane Seymour - Actress. Her partner will be Tony Dovolani.

BODOG ODDS

If you’re forced to watch this show by your significant other, wouldn’t wagering a little money on the outcome make things more interesting? Luckily, Bodog has plenty of betting options to choose from. Besides the ones listed below, several more can be found on their website.

Who will be the winner of Dancing with the Stars 5?

Melanie Brown 5/1

Floyd Mayweather Jr. 11/2

Josie Maran 6/1

Cameron Mathison 7/1

Sabrina Bryan 17/2

Helio Castroneves 17/2

Albert Reed 9/1

Wayne Newton 19/2

Mark Cuban 10/1

Jane Seymour 11/1

Marie Osmond 11/1

Jennie Garth 12/1

Who will last longer on Dancing with the Stars 5?

Mark Cuban -110

Wayne Newton -130

Will Mark Cuban berate a judge?

Yes +400

Will Wayne Newton dance to one of his own songs?

Yes +200

No -300

For more celebrity prop bets, be sure and check out the following:

MTV Video Music Awards - Bodog Odds

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Baby - Bodog Odds

Dancing with the Stars Season 5 - Bodog Odds

Michelle Trachtenberg - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her role in the hilarious comedy EuroTrip.

Michelle Trachtenberg - Babe of the Day

Electra and Elise Avellan - Babes of the Day

Today's Babes are Electra and Elise Avellan, twins who are best known for their roles as the Crazy Babysitter Twins in Grindhouse. They hail from Venezuela originally, and they are the nieces of director Robert Rodriguez. I expect to see much more of these beauties in the future.

Electra and Elise Avellan - Babes of the Day

UFC 75 - Fight Card and Bodog Odds

This Saturday, September 8th, the UFC will hold their latest MMA competition. Entitled UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion, the event will be held at The O2 in London, England. The event will be shown live on Sentanta Sports 1 in the UK, TV4 Sport in Sweden and PPV 1 in Ireland. It will also be shown on tape delay in North America at 9pm ET on Spike TV.

FEATURED BOUTS

The main event will feature a title unification bout between UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and PRIDE Welterweight and Middleweight champion Dan “Hollywood” Henderson. Jackson recently gained the UFC Light Heavyweight belt by knocking out Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell in the first round, making Jackson the first man to defeat Liddell twice.

Also on the card is a bout between undefeated British light heavyweight Michael “The Count” Bisping and Matt “The Hammer” Hamill. Bisping won The Ultimate Fighter 3 contest in 2006, and Hamill was one of his chief rivals on the show.

Mirko Cro-Cop will also be making his return following his shocking knockout at the hands of Gabriel Gonzaga. In his first match back, he will be taking on French Muay Thai kick boxer “The French Sensation” Cheick Kongo.

BODOG ODDS FOR UFC 75

There are no parlays, and the maximum wager for each fight is $500.

“Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis -205 vs. Paul Taylor +160 (Welterweights)

Gleison Tibau -180 vs. Terry Etim +150 (Lightweight)

Thiago Silva -350 vs. Tomasz “Gorilla” Drwal +275 (Light Heavyweight)

Naoyuki Kotani -200 vs. Dennis Siver +160 (Lightweight)

Anthony “The Crush” Torres -115 vs. Jess “Joker” Liaudin -115 (Welterweight)

Houston “The Assassin” Alexander -180 vs. Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara +150 (Light Heavyweight)

Michael “The Count” Bisping -225 vs. Matt “The Hammer” Hamill +185 (Light Heavyweight)

Mirko Cro Cop -360 vs. “The French Sensation” Cheick Kongo +280 (Heavyweight)

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson -140 vs. Dan “Hollywood” Henderson +110 (Light Heavyweight)

For more MMA action, check out the following:

UFC 74 Results

UFC Flashback - UFC 2

UFC 75 - Fight Card and Bodog Odds

World Series of Poker Europe - Bodog Odds

The World Series of Poker has now expanded into Europe. In fact, from September 6th until the 16th, the inaugural WSOP Europe will be held in London, England. It will be held in the following casinos: Fifty, Sportsman and Leicester Square.

“This is the first time bracelet events will be awarded outside of Las Vegas, “ said Jeffrey Pollack, WSOP Commissioner. “The WSOP Europe will have a unique identity, style and flair, but will remain true to the 38-year tradition and heritage of the WSOP.”

The event is intended to draw out the European poker community, but it is still open to U.S. players. You can be certain that American players like Phil Hellmuth and Phil Ivey will be making the trip.

WSOP EUROPE EVENTS

The first event is a $4,900 HORSE tournament to be held on September 6th at the Leicester Square casino.

On September 8th, the Leicester Square will also host a two-day $9,800 Pot-Limit Omaha tourney.

The main event will begin on September 10th. It’s a six-day, $19,600 No Limit Hold’em Championship, and it will take place at Leicester Square, The Sportsman and Fifty. As the field begins to narrow, the tournament will eventually be moved to the Leicester Square for the final stages.

WSOP EUROPE - BODOG ODDS

If you can’t make it to London to enter the WSOP, you can still log on to Bodog and wager some money on the outcome. There are a number of prop bets to choose from, and you can check out their site for a complete list. Here are a couple of the most popular ones:

Which of the following players will win the most money in the 2007 Euro World Series tournaments?

Phil Hellmuth 5/1

Phil Ivey 4/1

Doyle Brunson 6/1

Eric Seidel 6/1

Eli Elezra 5/1

Gus Hansen 6/1

Jennifer Harman 6/1

Allen Cunningham 6/1

Howard Lederer 11/1

Jamie Gold 14/1

How many players will participate in the WSOP Europe Main Event beginning on Monday, September 10th in London, England?

Less than 400 10/1

401-499 10/1

500-574 5/1

575-649 9/4

650-749 9/4

750-825 3/1

826-900 11/2

More than 900 10/1

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Nadine Velazquez - Babe of the Day

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Nadine Velazquez - Babe of the Day