Lane Garrison Update - Sentenced to Prison

Here’s an update to the Lane Garrison story we posted way back in April. You can see the original story right here.

LANE GARRISON - VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER

On December 2nd, 2006, the 26-year-old Garrison, one of the stars of the television show Prison Break, was driving a 2001 Land Rover when it jumped a curb and crashed into a tree. Garrison and two 15-year-old girls were injured, but 17-year-old Vahagn Setian was pronounced dead at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

In May, he pleaded guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. Following this plea, he was ordered to undergo a 90-day stay at the California Institute for Men in Chino. Afterwards, he was turned over to Los Angeles officials and has since been held in the Twin Towers Correctional Facility.

LANE GARRISON - SENTENCED TO PRISON

On Wednesday, Garrison was sentenced to a total of 40 months in a state prison. He could have been sentenced to as much as six years and eight months.

Garrison addressed the court and said the following, “I just want to say how sorry I am to the Setian family. I am sickened by my behavior on that night. My thoughts keep coming back to that night.”

He will receive credit for the 91 days he has already served, and his actual sentence will amount to around 20 months with good behavior time factored in.

He was also ordered to pay close to $300,000 to the Setian family and to the two girls injured in the accident.

According to his lawyer, Garrison has no plans to appeal and has accepted his sentence. It’s at least refreshing to see someone accept responsibility for what they did.

BODOG ODDS

Way back when, we posted the Bodog odds on how much time Garrison would be sentenced to. The options were:

1 day to 6 months - 4/1 odds

6 months and 1 day to 1 year - 3/2 odds

1 year and 1 day to 18 months - 2/5 odds

18 months and 1 day to 2 years - 7/2 odds

More than 2 years - 3/1 odds

Lane Garrison Update - Sentenced to Prison

Emmanuelle Vaugier - Babe of the Day

Today's babe is Emmanuelle Vaugier, a Canadian model and actress. She has appeared on television shows such as Supernatural, Two and a Half Men and Smallville. She has also appeared in such movies as Secondhand Lions and 40 Days and 40 Nights.

Emmanuelle Vaugier - Babe of the Day

Dancing With the Stars - Bodog Odds Update

For those of you who are glued to the 5th season of Dancing With the Stars every week, I thought I would give you an update on where the odds stood for each remaining contestant.

ELIMINATIONS

As of this writing, the following celebrities have been eliminated:

Josie Maran (eliminated 1st)

Albert Reed (2nd)

Wayne Newton (3rd)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (4th)

Mark Cuban (5th)

SO WHO’S NEXT?

That leaves seven participants to battle it out. According to Bodog, here’s how each one looks to be faring:

Melanie Brown 4/1

Cameron Mathison 10/1

Sabrina Bryan 1/1

Helio Castroneves 3/2

Jane Seymour 10/1

Marie Osmond 21/2

Jennie Garth 13/1

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This busty cutie is Abbey Brooks, our Babe of the Day. With an awesome rack and innocent face, you can expect her to go far in the world of adult films and Internet modeling.

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Stanley Cup - Bodog Odds

When you hear the sound of a frozen puck careening off a stick or a goon’s fist careening off a skull, then you know it’s time for another NHL season. Last year, the Anaheim Ducks walked away with the Stanley Cup, but who will it be this year?

STANLEY CUP - BODOG ODDS

Thanks to our friends at Bodog, you can wager right now on who’s going all the way during the current NHL season. Will the Ducks make it a repeat, or will a lowly team like the Atlanta Thrashers rise up and shock the hockey world? There’s only on way to find out…..

Anaheim Ducks 7/1

Atlanta Thrashers 80/1

Boston Bruins 30/1

Buffalo Sabres 25/1

Calgary Flames 25/1

Carolina Hurricanes 18/1

Chicago Blackhawks 40/1

Colorado Avalanche 17/1

Columbus Blue Jackets 50/1

Dallas Stars 18/1

Detroit Red Wings 7/1

Edmonton Oilers 80/1

Florida Panthers 50/1

Los Angeles Kings 50/1

Minnesota Wild 5/1

Montreal Canadiens 40/1

Nashville Predators 75/1

New Jersey Devils 20/1

New York Islanders 45/1

New York Rangers 5/1

Ottawa Senators 15/2

Philadelphia Flyers 10/1

Phoenix Coyotes 90/1

Pittsburgh Penguins 9/1

San Jose Sharks 8/1

St. Louis Blues 40/1

Tampa Bay Lightning 15/1

Toronto Maple Leafs 40/1

Vancouver Canucks 22/1

Washington Capitals 38/1

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NFL Week 8 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

As Week 8 of the NFL season rolls around, it’s time to start thinking about what teams you’re going to wager on this week. Here’s hoping you all made enough last week to retire, but just in case you didn’t, here are the latest odds according to our pals at Bodog:

NFL WEEK 8 ODDS

Browns -3 @ Rams +3

Lions +5 ½ @ Bears -5 ½

Colts -7 @ Panthers +7

Giants -10 vs. Dolphins +10 (played in England)

Raiders +7 @ Titans -7

Eagles -1 @ Vikings +1

Steelers -4 @ Bengals +4

Bills +3 @ Jets -3

Jaguars +4 @ Buccaneers -4

Saints -3 @ 49ers +3

Redskins +17 @ Patriots -17

Packers +3 @ Broncos -3

DARE TO PREDICT

Now it’s the time in our show when I make my weekly predictions. Last week, I went a depressing 4-7-1 to bring my season record to 48-43-8. Way closer to .500 than I would like. Anyway, here goes nothing.

Browns -3 @ Rams +3

Lions +5 ½ @ Bears -5 ½

Colts -7 @ Panthers +7

Giants -10 vs. Dolphins +10 (played in England)

Raiders +7 @ Titans -7

Eagles -1 @ Vikings +1

Steelers -4 @ Bengals +4

Bills +3 @ Jets -3

Jaguars +4 @ Buccaneers -4

Saints -3 @ 49ers +3

Redskins +17 @ Patriots -17

Packers +3 @ Broncos -3

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Unibet Arrest Causes Uproar in the EU

Looks like the Dutch are taking a cue from the Bush administration and rounding up “evil” gambling moguls at the airport. On Tuesday, Dutch authorities arrested Unibet CEO Petter Nylander as he boarded a plane in Holland to head home to the UK. He was detained on a French warrant.

ARREST WARRANT

The warrant was from 2006 and it concerned the French Lottery Authorities’ claim that Unibet was in violation of French law protecting lotteries and horse racing. The laws cited have been on the books for over 100 years.

ANARCHY IN THE EU

The arrest has caused a great deal of outrage throughout the European Union. In recent years, both EU and French courts have ruled businesses not in violation of the laws. In fact, they have often additionally ruled that the law goes against the EU treaty.

But the French just eat the pastries, bang their mistresses, and call the arrest “perfectly normal.”

As you can imagine, the acting CEO of Unibet, Ragnar Hellenius (great name for a movie villain), was more than a little pissed. He said, “This situation is clearly unacceptable and extraordinary in ours and in any industry. It is our view that this use of the possibility for cross-border legal actions is a clear abuse of their true aim, and in all aspects, disproportionate. Unibet is licensed in the UK, Malta and Italy for gambling, listed on the OMX Nordic Stock Exchange and a company complying with European law.

This is clearly a breach of the EU Treaty and the fundamental principles of the European Union. We are upset of this unlawful act and harassment against our company and a citizen of Europe and we will take every action possible to bring this matter to justice. This criminalization of a specific individual is a tactic that we have seen French authorities using before and something we will not tolerate. We take for granted that Petter Nylander will be released immediately.”

Still, I bet Ragnar won’t be setting foot in Holland anytime soon..

THOSE DAMNED FRENCH

So far, Nylander has not been charged with anything, and he is awaiting further word on his status. In other words, he’s simply being held indefinitely. Here’s hoping that he gets out before the French brainwash him and turn him into one of those crazy street performers you see outside of Notre Dame Cathedral.

And people wonder why Calvin Ayre of Bodog never ventures to the U.S.
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Las Vegas Top 10 Lists

Everyone loves Top 10 lists, right? Well, I thought I would do a little searching and put together a few that had something to do with good old Las Vegas. Obviously, these lists are a matter of opinion, but you might keep them in mind if you plan on visiting Sin City anytime soon.

TOP 10 LAS VEGAS ATTRACTIONS

(from Zeke Quezada at About.com)

1. Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel

2. Manhattan Express Rollercoaster at New York/New York Hotel

3. Bellagio Fountains

4. Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas

5. Gameworks Arcade on the Strip

6. Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel

7. Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton

8. Fremont Street Experience at Downtown Las Vegas

9. The Stratosphere Tower

10. Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel

TOP 10 LAS VEGAS BUFFETS

(from Gayot.com)

1. The Buffet (Bellagio)

2. The Buffet (Wynn Las Vegas)

3. Carnival World Buffet (Rio Hotel and Casino)

4. Cravings (The Mirage)

5. Feast Around the World Buffet (Green Valley Ranch Casino)

6. Feast Buffet (Sunset Station Hotel and Casino)

7. Flavors Buffet (Harrah’s Las Vegas)

8. Le Village Buffet (Paris Las Vegas)

9. Spice Market (Planet Hollywood Casino)

10. Village Seafood Buffet (Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino)

TOP 5 LAS VEGAS STRIP CLUBS

(from Bodog)

1. Spearmint Rhino

2. Club Paradise

3. Cheetah’s

4. The Library

5. The Palomino Club

TOP 5 LAS VEGAS GOLF COURSES

(from Bodog)

1. Shadow Creek Golf Club

2. TPC Canyons

3. Dragon Ridge Country Club

4. Bali Hai Golf Club

5. Wynn Golf Course

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Today's babe is lovely Internet model Ashton Taylor. Wish she would use that lasso on me!

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Absolute Poker Faces Cheating Allegations

For an online poker room, about the worst thing that can happen is to come under allegations of cheating and security breaches. On second thought, there is something that’s worse - if those allegations are proven to be true. Sadly, that’s what happened recently at Absolute Poker.

THE OWNER SPEAKS

Joe Norton owns Tokwiro Enterprises, who in turn hold 100% interest in Absolute Poker. On Sunday, he said the following in a press release:

“The integrity of our poker system was compromised by a high-ranking trusted consultant employed by AP whose position gave him extraordinary access to certain security systems. Like you, I have not been happy that during the initial stage of our investigation, AP has not been more forthcoming in providing a timely or comprehensive explanation on this matter, giving rise to anger, suspicion, and concern on the part of our valued customers. I hope that our customers can appreciate that this remains an incredibly complex and sensitive issue, and I want to give you my strongest possible assurance that we will be as forthcoming as possible on how this breach occurred and what we are doing to remedy the situation.”

POTRIPPER AND SCOTT TOM

This entire fiasco started around a month ago. Complaints started rolling in about a possible “superuser” account being used to peek at all the hole cards of the players at a table during a high stakes poker tournament.

The whole thing was well documented on the 2+2 forums. One player got suspicious when an opposing player (going by the handle “Potripper”) enjoyed an incredible run of luck (including going 20 minutes without ever folding pre-flop). He requested data on the hand history from Absolute Poker and received not only that, but also the hole cards for each player and IP addresses of both players and observers.

Once the suspicious player looked closer, he noticed that Potripper folded the first two hands of the tournament. Then observer # 363 arrived at the table, and Potripper didn’t fold again pre-flop for 20 minutes.

When the IP address of observer #363 was traced, it was revealed to be Scott Tom, who has since been identified as a former member of Team Absolute Poker.

THE DRAMA CONTINUES

Absolute Poker claimed after an investigation that “it is impossible for any person, device, program, script or other means to see hole cards.”

But it seems that explanation wasn’t good enough for their owner. Eight days later, Norton called the matter a “horrendous and inexcusable offense.”

At the moment, both the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and a third-party auditor, Gaming Associates, are conducting their own investigations. The results of these audits will be made available to the public.

And if you’re wary about playing again at Absolute Poker, why not switch over to a reputable casino like Bodog?

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Bad Boys of Poker - Bodog Odds

PokerNews is hosting their first-ever live event, and it’s taking place in the land down under. That’s right, the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia will play host to the PokerNews Cup from October 21st through the 29th.

The event will feature six championship events, which will range from a $175 No Limit Hold’em event to a three-day $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event. The latter is expected to generate a prize pool in excess of $1million.

THE BAD BOYS OF POKER

On Wednesday, October 24th, a special invitation-only event will be taking place. Dubbed the “PokerNews Australian Bad Boys of Poker $10,000 Invitational,” this event will feature some of the biggest mouths in the game. If you like trash talking, then this is one you won’t want to miss. Luckily, it will be televised live on televisions across the globe.

BODOG ODDS

Bodog is offering odds on who will be the last Bad Boy standing. Take a look at the options, along with a little about each player.

David Saab (5/1) - A high-stakes player at the Crown Casino, David recently won the $5000 Heads Up event at the Aussie Millions.

Jeff Lisandro (4/1) - A feared cash game player, Lisandro won a WSOP bracelet in 2007 at the $2,000 Seven Card Stud event.

Tony G (4/1) - He’s won over $2 million and is the reigning WPT Bad Boy of Poker.

Gary Benson (10/1) - Well known in the Australian poker scene. He became the first Australian to win a WSOP bracelet in 1996.

Joe Hachem (5/2) - He won the WSOP Main Event in 2005. He is also one of only two players to have career earnings in excess of $10 million.

Arul Thillai (10/1) - He made three final tables at the 2006 Aussie Millions and cashed in the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha event at the 2006 WSOP.

Emad Tahtouh (10/1) - Made the final table of the $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em event at the 2006 WSOP. He also finished 2nd at the European Poker Tour in London.

Mark Vos (5/1) - Won the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 2006 WSOP. He is also well-known on the Australian and online poker scene.

Billy Argyrols (10/1) - A well-known Australian player who has been competing since the late eighties.

Sam Khouiss (10/1) - Finished in the money of both the 2006 and 2007 WSOP Main Event. He has over $400,000 in tournament winnings.

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UFC 77 Results

UFC 77: Hostile Territory is now history. It took place on Saturday night at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The main event featured hometown boy Rich Franklin taking on middleweight champ Anderson Silva in a rematch. The other highly anticipated match was former heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia squaring off against undefeated Brandon Vera.

So who won? Well, let’s take a look.

UFC 77 RESULTS

Preliminary Card

(Lightweight) Matt Grice vs. Jason Black - The match was originally announced as a draw, but there was a scoring error. It was then revealed that Grice was the winner.

(Welterweight) Josh Burkman vs. Forrest Petz - Burkman won by split decision.

(Middleweight) Ryan Jensen vs. Demian Maia - Maia won by rear naked choke at 2:40 of the first round.

(Middleweight) Yushin Okami vs. Jason MacDonald - Okami won by unanimous decision.

Main Card

(Middleweight) Kalib Starnes vs. Alan Belcher - Belcher won after the referee halted the bout at 2:39 of round 2 due to a cut.

(Light Heavyweight) Eric Schafer vs. Stephan Bonnar - Bonnar won by TKO at 2:47 of the second round.

(Lightweight) Jorge Gurgel vs. Alvin Robinson - Robinson wins by unanimous decision.

(Heavyweight) Brandon Vera vs. Tim Sylvia - Sylvia won by unanimous decision.

(Middleweight Championship) Anderson Silva (-c-) vs. Rich Franklin - Silva wins by TKO (knees) at 1:07 of the second round.

Wanderlei Silva was sitting in the front row. Also, it was announced that former WWE champion Brock Lesnar will be coming to the UFC to fight. Looks like there’s plenty of great MMA action on the horizon. Be sure to head on over to Bodog and check out all the betting odds.

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English Premiership Games - Bodog Odds

Formed in 1992 by the teams from the top division of The Football League, The FA Premier League (also known as The Premiership) now consists of 20 football clubs. In the 15 seasons that it has been in existence, only four teams have won its prestigious title: Arsenal (three times), Chelsea (twice), Blackburn Rovers (once) and Manchester United (nine times). The reigning champs are Manchester United.

BODOG ODDS FOR THE PREMIERSHIP

As this weekend approaches, there’s plenty of football (soccer to us Yanks) action to be had. Just check out all the odds available from Bodog.

Everton FC (+½) @ Liverpool FC (-½)

Arsenal FC (-1 ½) @ Bolton Wanderers (+1 ½)

Blackburn Rovers (-1) @ Reading (+1)

Fulham FC (-1) @ Derby County (+1)

Manchester City (-1) @ Birmingham City (+1)

Middlesbrough FC (+1) @ Chelsea FC (-1)

Wigan Athletic FC (Pick) @ Portsmouth FC (Pick)

Aston Villa (+½) @ Manchester United (-½)

West Ham United (-½) @ Sunderland FC (+½)

Newcastle United (Pick) @ Tottenham Hotspur (Pick)

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This up-and-coming young actress was featured in The Transformers movie. Expect to see a lot more from her in the future. She was even voted #18 on the last Maxim Hot 100. I can see why.

Megan Fox - Babe of the Day

NFL Week 7 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

As we close in on Week 7 of the NFL season, it’s once again time to take a look at the current odds for the game. Will the Patriots continue their winning ways, or will the lowly Dolphins find a way to shock the world? And how about the Cowboys? After losing to the Pats last week, will they rebound against Adrian Peterson and the Vikings or make it two losses in a row?

And in case you’re wondering how my predictions for last week turned out, I’m proud to say that I finished with a record of 8-3-2. That gives me an overall season record of 44-36-7.

NFL WEEK 7 - BODOG ODDS

Here are this week’s odds as provided by Bodog.

Cardinals + 8 ½ @ Redskins -8 ½

Falcons +8 @ Saints -8

Ravens -3 @ Bills +3

Patriots -17 @ Dolphins +17

49ers +9 @ Giants -9

Buccaneers +2 ½ @ Lions -2 ½

Chiefs +3 @ Raiders -3

Jets +6 ½ @ Bengals -6 ½

Vikings +10 @ Cowboys -10

Bears +6 @ Eagles -6

Rams +8 ½ @ Seahawks -8 ½

Steelers -4 @ Broncos +4

Colts -3 ½ @ Jaguars +3 ½

DARE TO PREDICT

As always, here are my predictions for this week.
Cardinals + 8 ½ @ Redskins -8 ½

Falcons +8 @ Saints -8

Ravens -3 @ Bills +3

Patriots -17 @ Dolphins +17

49ers +9 @ Giants -9

Buccaneers +2 ½ @ Lions -2 ½

Chiefs +3 @ Raiders -3

Jets +6 ½ @ Bengals -6 ½

Vikings +10 @ Cowboys -10

Bears +6 @ Eagles -6

Rams +8 ½ @ Seahawks -8 ½

Steelers -4 @ Broncos +4

Colts -3 ½ @ Jaguars +3 ½

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You might recognize today's babe from the American version of Dancing With the Stars.

Edyta Sliwinska - Babe of the Day

Richard Lee Fined $2.2 Million in Bookmaking Case

Richard Lee, who finished sixth in the 2006 World Series of Poker, has agreed to a plea deal in San Antonio to avoid felony bookmaking charges. The lesser charges are for keeping a place for gambling, and Lee has also agreed to hand over $2.2 million.

RICHARD LEE

Originally born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Lee is semi-retired and enjoys playing poker for fun and profit. He competed in the WSOP in 2005, but fell short of the money. That same year, he finished 12th in the 2005 Grand Slam of Poker in L.A. In 2006, he finished 6th in the WSOP and earned $2,803,851.

LONG ARM OF THE LAW

Last year, police raided Lee’s house as part of an investigation into a sports betting website which was pretending to be offshore (unlike Bodog, which actually is offshore). Lee and four employees were arrested, and $2.5 million was seized. Lee was considered by authorities to be the bookie of the operation.

THE AFTERMATH

Lee’s employees also pleaded no contest to the same charge as their boss. They will each pay a fine of $2,100 and be on probation for a month.

According to an Assistant D.A., “In Texas, gambling is a misdemeanor, but when you hit them in the pocketbook, that’s where it hurts. The misdemeanor doesn’t hurt as much as the loss of all the ill-gotten gains.”

Who in the hell actually uses the phrase “ill-gotten gains” in a sentence other than slimy lawyers looking to advance their political career?

And what did Richard Lee have to say for himself?

“I’m glad it’s over,” he said. “Now I need to go win another poker tournament.”

And sure enough, he’s scheduled to leave for Vegas to play in a tournament at Caesars Palace. Knock ‘em dead, Richard.

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Today's babe is another rising young star in the world of adult films. Her measurements are 34D-24-34, and she stands 5 feet 6 inches tall. With green hair and black eyes, Alektra Blue is now a veteran of over 100 hardcore films.

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Judge Rules Poker NOT a Game of Skill

Bad news if you’re a poker player living in the state of Pennsylvania. A judge there recently ruled that poker is a game of chance, despite the fact that most reasonable individuals have long considered it a game of skill.

WHAT AN ASS

The judge’s name is Richard McCormick Jr., and the decision was delivered in a Pittsburgh courtroom earlier this week. Wow, sounds like a real laugh-a-minute guy. Bet he’s a lot of fun on the weekend. Oh, and anybody want to guess what political party this guy belongs to?

HOW IT ALL GOT STARTED

The whole thing came down when Larry Burns, an attorney, tried to recover money taken from him by the cops during a gambling raid on a poker tournament he hosted this summer. Since poker is not illegal under state law, Burns contended that his hosting of these tournaments was in no way wrong. The district attorney didn’t agree.

John Peck, the D.A., argued that poker is a game of chance. “Whether you win or lose, it’s based essentially in the cards you are dealt, and that’s by chance.”

Unfortunately, the judge agreed with Prick..er….Peck. This means that all the money and gambling paraphernalia seized from Burns’ home will be held until his trial begins next month.

Just another backwards step for the gaming industry in their fight against holier-than-thou dimwits and jackasses.

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Holly Valance is an actress, singer and model from Australia. She's had a number of hit songs, and has enjoyed success in television and film (DOA: Dead or Alive). As a bonus, she's also related to the late comedian Benny Hill.

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UFC 77 - Bodog Odds

On Saturday, October 20th, the UFC will hold their next pay-per-view entitled UFC 77: Hostile Territory. The event will be held at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The title “Hostile Territory” is in reference to the fact that middleweight champ Anderson Silva will be defending his title in a rematch against Cincinnati native (and former champion) Rich Franklin.

The card also features two-time heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia taking on undefeated Brandon Vera. The winner of this match will be in perfect position for a shot at the heavyweight title recently vacated by Randy Couture.

UFC 77 CARD

Here’s the complete card for UFC 77:

Preliminary Card

(Lightweight) Matt Grice vs. Jason Black

(Welterweight) Josh Burkman vs. Forrest Petz

(Middleweight) Ryan Jensen vs. Demian Maia

(Lightweight) Jorge Gurgel vs. Alvin Robinson

(Middleweight) Yushin Okami vs. Jason MacDonald

Main Card

(Middleweight) Kalib Starnes vs. Alan Belcher

(Light Heavyweight) Eric Schafer vs. Stephan Bonnar

(Heavyweight) Brandon Vera vs. Tim Sylvia

(Middleweight Championship) Anderson Silva (-c-) vs. Rich Franklin

BODOG ODDS FOR UFC 77

While odds are only available for the two main events at the moment, be sure and check back within the next few days, as Bodog will have odds for all UFC 77 fights. The maximum bet on these fights is $1000.

Anderson Silva (-190) vs. Rich Franklin (+155)

Brandon Vera (-170) vs. Tim Sylvia (+140)

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Roxy Jezel is the product of an English father and a Thai mother. Born in London, this beauty eventually moved to the U.S. and set the adult film world on its ear. You can catch her 32B-24-32 frame in such films as Grand Theft Anal 4 and Girl Crazy 6.

Roxy Jezel - Babe of the Day

NFL Week 6 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

Week 5 of the NFL season is in the books. So how did I do on my predictions? Well, I certainly came back down to earth with a less-than-impressive record of 5-8-1. That brings my overall record for the season to 36-33-5. I suppose I should just be thankful to be slightly above .500.

BODOG ODDS FOR NFL WEEK 6

Here are the week 6 NFL odds as posted by Bodog. Good luck!

Bengals -3 @ Chiefs +3

Texans +7 @ Jaguars -7

Dolphins +5 ½ @ Browns -5 ½

Vikings +6 @ Bears -6

Eagles -3 ½ @ Jets +3 ½

Rams +10 @ Ravens -10

Titans +3 @ Buccaneers -3

Redskins +3 @ Packers -3

Panthers +4 ½ @ Cardinals -4 ½

Patriots -6 ½ @ Cowboys +6 ½

Raiders +10 @ Chargers -10

Saints +7 @ Seahawks -7

Giants -3 ½ @ Falcons +3 ½

DARE TO PREDICT

The oddsmakers have spoken. Now it’s my turn. Predicted winners are in bold.

Bengals -3 @ Chiefs +3

Texans +7 @ Jaguars -7

Dolphins +5 ½ @ Browns -5 ½

Vikings +6 @ Bears -6

Eagles -3 ½ @ Jets +3 ½

Rams +10 @ Ravens -10

Titans +3 @ Buccaneers -3

Redskins +3 @ Packers -3

Panthers +4 ½ @ Cardinals -4 ½

Patriots -6 ½ @ Cowboys +6 ½

Raiders +10 @ Chargers -10

Saints +7 @ Seahawks -7

Giants -3 ½ @ Falcons +3 ½

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Evander Holyfield vs. Sultan Ibragimov - Bodog Odds

On Saturday, October 13th, Evander Holyfield will take on WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. Holyfield will be attempting to win a fifth heavyweight world title. Holyfield has a career record of 42-8-2, while Ibragimov is unbeaten at 21-0-1. This will be the champ‘s first title defense.

THE CHAMP SPEAKS

“Like Holyfield, I know the value of hard work and determination, and I know never to take any opponent lightly,” said Ibragimov from his Florida training camp. “I don’t care how old Holyfield is, I don’t care who he’s beaten or who has beaten him. In my mind, he is the most dangerous opponent in the world, and I am training harder than I ever have to defend my title on October 13th.”

THE CLASSIC UNDERDOG

At 45 years of age, most experts counted out Holyfield a long time ago. But the fighter has refused to give up his dream of unifying the world titles before retiring. The state of New York would not approve him fighting due to “diminished skills,” so Holyfield fought a series of fights in Texas and won them all. Due to his household name, and lack of young superstars in the heavyweight division, the aging former champ has earned himself another shot at the gold.

But it wouldn’t be the first time he’s defied the odds. In 1996, he was a heavy underdog against Mike Tyson. Holyfield won by knockout in the 11th round. The Real Deal also has notable wins against Riddick Bowe, John Ruiz, Ray Mercer and Michael Moorer.

“I was told all my life I wouldn't be anything,“ said Holyfield, “so I've always been able to prove people wrong. The only thing I hold on to is to be the very best that I can be."

BODOG ODDS

As you might expect, Bodog is offering odds on this fight. There are no parlays, and the maximum bet is $500.

Who will win between Evander Holyfield and Sultan Ibragimov?

Evander Holyfield +290

Sultan Ibragimov -370

How long will the fight between Holyfield and Ibragimov last?

Over 10 ½ rounds -125

Under 10 ½ rounds -115

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More Support for Barney Frank's UIGEA Bill

It’s always refreshing to be reminded that not everyone in politics is a complete moron. For example, Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank’s bill to license Internet gambling has just picked up another supporter.

A MAN CALLED GRIJALVA

Congressman Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona has become the 38th such enlightened individual to support H.R. 2046. This bill calls for the U.S. to license Internet gambling through the director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. In April, the bill was referred to the subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Grijalva obviously realizes that regulating online gambling is much more productive (and profitable) than trying to get rid of it all together.

A PLAGUE ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES

Last year saw the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). While it doesn’t outright ban online gambling in America, it does make it much more difficult by preventing banks from doing business with offshore casinos and poker rooms. Since Dubyah signed the bill into law, numerous online casinos have stopped accepting American customers. A few like Bodog are still taking American clients, but they are one of the exceptions.

While this has led some other countries to follow suit, it has also led the European Union to demand $100 billion in damages from the United States. Leave it to the Bush administration to continually make Americans look like a bunch of ignorant barbarians.

THE NUMBER GROWS

As the number of supporters grows, the odds of a suitable resolution slowly increase. Barney Frank has even indicated that he will soon introduce a bill that’s designed to end the UIGEA once and for all.

It’s going to be an uphill struggle, but enlightened politicians like Frank are leading the way. In fact, let’s take a look at all the current supporters of the bill. If you support the fall of the UIGEA, be sure and remember these folks the next time they’re up for re-election (assuming you live in an area where you can vote for them).

Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)

Gary Ackerman (D-New York)

Joe Baca (D-California)

Shelly Berkley (D-Nevada)

Howard Berman (D-California)

Michael Capuano (D-Massachusetts)

Russ Carnahan (D-Missouri)

Julia Carson (D-Indiana)

Joseph Crowley (D-New York)

William Lacy Clay (D-Missouri)

William Delahunt (D-Massachusetts)

Bob Filner (D-California)

Vito Fossella (R-New York)

Raul Greave (D-Arizona)

Luis Gutierrez (D-Illinois)

Alcee Hastings (D-Florida)

Michael Honda (D-California)

Steve Israel (D-New York)

Peter King (R-New York)

Carolyn McCarthy (D-California)

Jim McDermott (D-Washington)

James McGovern (D-Massachusetts)

Charlie Melancon (D-Louisiana)

Ron Paul (R-Texas)

Ed Perlmutter (D-Colorado)

Ciro Rodriguez (D-Texas)

Steven Rothman (D-New Jersey)

Linda Sanchez (D-California)

Adam Schiff (D-California)

Bobby Scott (D-Virginia)

Benny Thompson (D-Mississippi)

Edolphus Towns (D-New York)

Melvin Watt (D-North Carolina)

Anthony Weiner (D-New York)

Robert Wexler (D-Florida)

Lynn Woolsey (D-California)

Albert Russell Wynn (D-Maryland)

Don Young (R-Alabama)
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Is Tennis Rigged?

In recent times, most major sports have been touched by some kind of scandal. Whether it’s Barry Bonds, Michael Vick, or an NBA referee in debt to the mob, it seems that everyone is due their moment of infamy. Now it’s tennis’ turn. That’s right, I said tennis.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

A few months ago, an online betting site (not Bodog, by the way) voided bets on a match due to irregular betting patterns. As luck would have it, the much higher-ranked player involved in that match withdrew in the third set due to a “foot injury.” Things that make you go, “Hmmmm.” By the way, the winnings on the match amounted to over $6 million!

Since that time, players have come forward and admitted to being approached about throwing matches. Gilles Elseneer of Belgium claims to have turned down in excess of $100,000 to lose a match to Potito Starace of Italy at the 2005 Wimbledon.

MURRAY SPEAKS OUT

Andy Murray, a Scottish player ranked in the Top-20, has now went public about the problems in the tennis world.

"It's difficult to prove if someone has tanked a match or not tried because they can try their best until the last couple of games of each set and then make some mistakes, a couple of double-faults, and that's it," Murray said. "It's pretty disappointing for all the players, but everyone knows it goes on."

WHAT’S BEING DONE?

The ATP, International Tennis Federation, WTA Tour and Grand Slam Committee are all joining forces to come up with unified regulations to combat match tampering. A “Tennis Integrity Unit” is also being set up to look into the issue.

According to ITF director Bill Babcock, “Tennis is vulnerable. We have to keep the integrity of the matches. I think we have that, but we have this looming cloud now that we have to dissipate.”

Is Tennis Rigged?

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SAW IV - Opening Weekend Odds from Bodog

Boy, that Jigsaw is something else. If you’re a junkie, callous surgeon or deadbeat dad, then you might very well find yourself caught in one of his elaborate and gruesome traps designed to punish the wicked. Of course, I’m talking about the mastermind villain from the blockbuster Saw franchise.

One of the most successful franchises in recent history, just look at what the first three films have done at the box office.

SAW FRANCHISE NUMBERS

The first film was shot on a budget of $1.2 million. It earned over $55 million at the U.S. box office and went on to make $102,917,772 worldwide.

Saw II was made for $4 million and raked in $87 million in the U.S. It grossed $144 million worldwide.

Saw III had a budget a $9.98 million. It grossed $80,238,724 in the United States and $150,907,724 around the globe.

SAW IV

The latest entry in the franchise, Saw IV, is scheduled to open on October 26th, 2007. Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) and his apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith) are dead, but the game is far from over. Two FBI profilers and a police detective (Costas Mandylor) must sift through the remaining clues before someone else dies. It’s also promised that we’ll learn more about Jigsaw’s past and his true intentions.

The film originally received an NC-17 rating by those tightasses at the MPAA. This was later reduced to an R after certain scenes were trimmed. Even with the changes, there’s no doubt that this one will be wall-to-wall blood and guts - perfect viewing for the Halloween crowd.

And for fans of the series, rest assured that his baby is just going to keep on rolling. Plans are already underway to make both Saw V and Saw VI.

SAW IV OPENING WEEKEND - BODOG ODDS

That’s assuming, of course, that this entry in the franchise isn’t a bomb. If you’ve got a strong feeling one way or another, or just have a few bucks to burn, why not visit Bodog and place a wager on the opening weekend results? The maximum wager for this bet is $50. Here are the prop bets being offered:

Will Saw IV gross more in its opening weekend than Saw I?

Yes (over $18.276 million) -1000

No (under $18.276 million) +550

Will Saw IV gross more in its opening weekend than Saw II?

Yes (over $31.725 million) -105

No (under $31.725 million) -135

Will Saw IV gross more in its opening weekend than Saw III?

Yes (Over $33.725 million) +110

No (under $33.725 million) -150

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Poker After Dark - Highest Stakes Ever!

If you’re a big fan of high-stakes poker, you’ll just love this week’s episode of NBC’s Poker After Dark. Instead of the usual $20,000 buy-in, the fee for this week has been increased to $50,000. Only one person will walk away with the money, and they’ll receive a massive prize of $300,000! That’s more money than 18 of the 55 bracelet winners in the 2007 WSOP received.

WHAT IS POKER AFTER DARK?

The show is an hour-long late-night poker program which debuted in 2007. It airs six nights a week and is hosted by the foxy Shana Hiatt. Each week features a winner-take-all pot, and many of the players are top poker professionals. The game airs each night, Monday through Friday, with a winner being decided on Friday. Saturday’s show features highlights from the week’s play, plus interviews with the players and other behind-the-scenes goodness.

Despite its late timeslot, the show has enjoyed ratings success. It has even drawn higher rating that The Late Late Show, despite that program airing 90 minutes earlier.

THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Since this week’s show is for higher stakes than normal, it’s only appropriate that the players should be accustomed to big money games. Five of the players participating in the game are regulars over at Bobby’s Room at the Bellagio. They are Jennifer Harman, Eli Elezra, Barry Greenstein, Phil Ivey and David Benyamine.

And in case you didn’t know, Bobby’s Room is where the big money games in Vegas are played.

The sixth and final player of the week is Allen Cunningham. He may not be a regular at Bobby’s Room, but he does happen to be one of the top tournament players in the world.

This will be a tough game, as both Ivey and Harman have already won the Poker After Dark event earlier in the season (walking away with $120,000 each).

SHOWTIME

The match will begin at 2:05am EST on October 8th, and it will continue through Friday a the same time. The “Director’s Cut” will air Saturday at 1am EST, immediately following Saturday Night Live.

If you’re a true fan of poker, you don’t want to miss this one.

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Will Cavemen Become Extinct? - Bodog Odds

Everyone seems to love the GEICO caveman commercials, but will the same hold true for the new show entitled Cavemen? Based on the commercials, the series has been described by the network as a “unique buddy comedy that offers a clever twist on stereotypes and turns race relations on its head.”

The show debuted on October 2nd and will air every Tuesday night at 7pm CST on ABC.

MEET THE CAVEMEN

The show takes place in San Diego, where cavemen Andy, Nick and Joel live together in an apartment. While they look very similar, they each have a distinct personality. Nick is a cynic who stays clear of female Homo Sapiens. Andy is a passive lump of hair, while Joel is sensitive and possesses a large libido.

POOR RECEPTION

ABC ordered 13 episodes of the show, but the pilot was met with less-than-favorable reviews. Afterwards, the show underwent and major overhaul before it was shown to a national audience.

Of course, whether the overhaul worked remains to be seen. If early critical response is any indication, the answer would be “no.”

One critic said, “Cavemen is an ill-conceived, humorless mess.”

Another said that the comedy “seemed interminable, and about as funny, as the Stone Age.”

In fact, many believe that it will be the first show of the new season to get the ax.

BODOG ODDS

Luckily, the good folks at Bodog have set odds on how long the show will last. The maximum bet for this wager is $50.

How many episodes of Cavemen will air before the show is cancelled or put on hiatus?

Over 4 ½ -115

Under 4 ½ -125

Will Cavemen Become Extinct? - Bodog Odds

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NFL Week 5 - Bodog Odds and Predictions

Another week of football has passed, and we here at Dare to Gamble hope it was a fun and profitable one for you. As the NFL continues its unpredictable ways, it seems to just get harder and harder to predict who’s going to come out on top. I mean, really, did you honestly see any of these coming:

1. The complete collapse of the Rams. Granted, their offensive line woes have been the majority of their problems.

2. The less-than-impressive performances of fantasy studs Ladainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson and Steven Jackson.

3. The Browns’ sudden offensive spurt under new QB Derek Anderson.

4. The Texans suddenly looking like a competent franchise.

5. The Packers being 4-0 at this point in the season, especially without anything which resembles a running game.

Yeah, it just goes to show that you never know what’s going to happen next. All you can do is make your predictions and cross your fingers.

LAST WEEK’S PREDICTIONS

Speaking of predictions, I had an amazing streak in week 4. I went 11-3 on my predictions, raising my season total to 31-25-4. Not bad. Let’s see if I can keep it going.

WEEK 5 NFL ODDS FROM BODOG

Panthers +3 @ Saints -3

Jaguars -2 @ Chiefs +2

Lions +3 ½ @ Redskins -3 ½

Falcons +8 ½ @ Titans -8 ½

Dolphins +6 @ Texans -6

Seahawks +6 @ Steelers -6

Browns +17 @ Patriots -17

Cardinals -3 ½ @ Rams +3 ½

Jets +3 ½ @ Giants -3 ½

Buccaneers +10 ½ @ Colts -10 ½

Chargers +1 ½ @ Broncos -1 ½

Ravens -3 ½ @ 49ers +3 ½

Bears +3 ½ @ Packers -3 ½

Cowboys -11 @ Bills +11

DARE TO PREDICT

And, as always, never let it be said that I don’t have the guts to put my money where my mouth is. Here are my picks for Week 5 of the NFL season.

Panthers +3 @ Saints -3

Jaguars -2 @ Chiefs +2

Lions +3 ½ @ Redskins -3 ½

Falcons +8 ½ @ Titans -8 ½

Dolphins +6 @ Texans -6

Seahawks +6 @ Steelers -6

Browns +17 @ Patriots -17

Cardinals -3 ½ @ Rams +3 ½

Jets +3 ½ @ Giants -3 ½

Buccaneers +10 ½ @ Colts -10 ½

Chargers +1 ½ @ Broncos -1 ½

Ravens -3 ½ @ 49ers +3 ½

Bears +3 ½ @ Packers -3 ½

Cowboys -11 @ Bills +11

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Dan Rather Sues CBS - Bodog Odds

Today’s lesson - don’t screw with Dan Rather. It’s one that CBS and Viacom are learning the hard way, possibly to the tune of $70 million.

SUING HIS OLD BOSSES

Last month, the former anchor of the CBS Evening News filed a lawsuit against CBS News, Viacom, their respective presidents, and his former supervisor, Andrew Heyward. Rather has accused them of fraud and violating obligations of contract and good faith. The $70 million is to offset damages to his reputation. Man, I wish somebody would do $70 mil worth of damages to my reputation.

A FALLING OUT

Rather was hired in 1962 and covered Vietnam, the assassination of JFK, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Irag, the fall of the Soviet Union, 9/11 and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He served as the anchor of the CBS Evening News from 1991 until 2005.

But his career was basically over after he did a story in 2004 on 60 Minutes Wednesday. The story concerned President George W. Bush’s service in the Texas Air National Guard and how his father pulled stings to keep him out of Vietnam.

While this was already common knowledge, Rather had produced a source and also had memos from Bush’s commander in the National Guard who complained about the easy treatment of the future president. But after the story aired, the source for the memos changed his story about how he had obtained them. This immediately cast doubt on the authenticity of the documents.

Rather publicly apologized, but it wasn’t long before he was canned as the network’s top anchor. Four other employees were also fired or asked to resign by CBS.

After that, CBS put Rather on the shelf, keeping him away from any stories of importance. He wasn’t even sent to cover Hurricane Katrina, despite the fact that he had more hurricane experience than anyone else at the company.

THE FINAL STRAW

Through it all, CBS maintained that it would use Rather in the future and even extend his contract. But with a few months left on his $6-million-per-year contract, he was tossed out onto the street by the network. CBS has even went so far as to remove any archival videos or tributes of Rather on their site, opting to replace them with promos featuring hottie singer Gwen Stefani.

BODOG ODDS

So the big question is, will Dan Rather win his lawsuit? Well, you can head on over to Bodog and make your wager on the subject. The result must be made public by December 31st, 2008 for there to be action, and the maximum wager allowed is $50. Here are the current odds:

Yes, he will win the lawsuit -135

No, he will not win the lawsuit -105

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Pamela Anderson Pays Off Poker Debt with Sex!!

There are two things we really love here at Dare to Gamble. The first is gambling, of course. The second is hot women. Here’s one that nicely blends the two together.

PAMELA ANDERSON SUCKS AT GAMBLING

So Pamela Anderson is at a casino in Las Vegas - probably looking to win enough to fund her next round of plastic surgery. After a bad run of luck, she finds herself $125,000 in the hole. While she tries to figure out what to do, she’s approached by a dashing hero who offers to pay off her gambling debt. All this white knight wants in return is for Anderson to “make out with him,” according to the former Playboy model.

One thing leads to another, like it often does for Pammy, and soon the making-out session turns into graphic sex (the kind that might remind you of yachts and Tommy Lee). A short time later, she’s in love.

Like she told Ellen DeGeneres, “It worked out, I liked it…I paid off a poker debt with sexual favors and fell in love. It’s so romantic.”

The man in question? Reputed “poker pro” Rick Salomon.

WHO THE HELL IS RICK SALOMON?

Salomon, 38, was briefly married to Hollywood hellcat Shannon Doherty in 2002. After that, he started porking Paris Hilton and recorded once of their sex romps, releasing it to the world as One Night in Paris. Yep, sounds like this guy is perfect for Pamela Anderson.

WEDDING BELLS?

Now things have moved to the next level. On Saturday night, the couple applied for a marriage license in Las Vegas. While the couple has yet to actually wed, the license will be good for one year.

Anderson has already had highly publicized marriages to Tommy Lee and Kid Rock (with those two men recently getting into a fight at the MTV Video Music Awards).

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