UFC 87 - Brock Lesnar and Bodog Betting Odds

UFC 87: Seek and Destroy will take place on August 9th, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The headlining fight will be a showdown for the Welterweight Title between Jon Fitch and reigning champ Georges St. Pierre. The other anticipated bout will be the second UFC fight of Brock Lesnar, as he takes on veteran heavyweight Heath “Texas Crazy Horse” Herring. Lesnar was supposed to fight Mark Coleman, but he withdrew due to an Achilles tendon injury.

UFC 87 - FULL CARD AND BODOG ODDS

As with all MMA fights, you can get all your odds from Bodog’s sports book. Three fights are available to wager on at the moment, but odds for all fights will be available as the show gets closer.

Preliminary Card

(Light Heavyweight) Andre Gusmao vs. Jon Jones

(Welterweight) Luke Cummo vs. Tamdan McCrory

(Welterweight) Ben Saunders vs. Ryan Thomas

(Welterweight) Chris Wilson vs. Steve Bruno

(Heavyweight) Cheick Kongo vs. Dan Evensen

Main Card

(Middleweight) Jason MacDonald vs. Demian Maia

(Lightweight) Manny Gamburyan vs. Rob Emerson

(Heavyweight) Brock Lesnar -270 vs. Heath Herring +210

(Lightweight) Kenny Florian -155 vs. Roger Huerta +125

(Welterweight Championship) Georges St. Pierre -340 vs. Jon Fitch +260

BROCK LESNAR VS. HEATH HERRING

Lesnar looked like a monster in his debut until wily veteran Frank Mir caught him in a heel hook and submitted him. This time around, he’s facing an opponent who doesn’t possess great ground skills, although Herring was on the ground plenty against guys like Fedor and Nog and survived. Herring is primarily a striker, so expect him to come out firing. Lesnar will no doubt want to take him to the ground, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see a brawl break out. Lesnar has something to prove, and a loss here might prove a quick end to his MMA career. Herring isn’t a cakewalk, however, and his +210 odds against the inexperienced Lesnar is mighty appealing.

GEORGES ST. PIERRE VS. JON FITCH

After starting his career at light-heavyweight, Fitch dropped down to welterweight and has reeled off 8 straight wins, tying Royce Gracie for the UFC record. While he would love to break that record and win the title, he’s facing one of the most skilled fighters in the game today. St. Pierre has speed, punching power and a solid ground game. After disposing of Matt Hughes twice, he’s now poised to rule over the welterweight division like Anderson Silva has done with the middleweights. But while Fitch is a talented fighter, I can’t help but feel that St. Pierre is just better. I’m expecting a first round win for the Canadian-born champion.

UFC 87 - Brock Lesnar and Bodog Betting Odds

Iran is World Leader in Online Gambling!

The results are in, and the winners of the title of “Biggest Gamblers in Asia” may surprise you. No, it’s not the Chinese or even the Japanese or Koreans. It is, in fact, the good citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Of course, this may come as a particular surprise if you suck at geography and didn‘t know Iran was considered part of Asia.

This survey was carried out by an online gambling site, and the numbers were determined by calculating the ratio of gamblers and skill players to the actual population of the country. They also factored in the amount of money spent by citizens for online gambling. When the results were tabulated, the following percentages were arrived at:

Iran 23%

China 14%

Japan 13.5%

The Indian subcontinent 10.5%

Thailand 9.5%

Russia 8%

South Korea 6.4%

Indonesia 5.2%

Kuwait 4%

United Arab Emirates 3.2%

Lebanon 2.7%

European Results

In Europe, Britain came in first place, followed by Romania, France, Italy and Ireland.

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2008 WSOP Main Event Odds from Bodog

The 2008 World Series of Poker is over…at least until November. That’s when play at the Main Event table will resume, part of the tournament’s new format. Now that we know who the finalists will be, Bodog is offering odds on the eventual winner.

Bodog Odds on WSOP Final Table

Below is a list of the 9 finalists in the 2008 WSOP Main Event. I’ve also included a little info about each. Remember, the actual tournament starts back up on November 9th, and the maximum bet is $100. Good luck!

Dennis Phillips (3/1) - Account manager for a Missouri trucking company. Has the chip lead, with almost 2 million chips more than the next-highest player. Qualified through a $200 satellite at his local Harrah‘s Casino.

Craig Marquis (10/1) - 23-year-old from Arlington, Texas. Has had one WSOP cash in 2008 and two in 2007.

Ylon Schwartz (8/1) - Has 12 career WSOP cashes and one final table. Before becoming a poker pro, he was a professional chess player.

Scott Montgomery (4/1) - Hailing from Perth in Ontario, Canada, Montgomery has one cash at the World Poker Tour, earning $296,860 for a 5th place finish at the LA Poker Classic.

Darus Suharto (17/2) - Born in Indonesia and living in Toronto, he works as an accountant. Has one WSOP cash when he finished in 448th place in 2006.

David “Chino” Rheem (15/2) - Has cashed in 5 WSOP events, including a final table and runner-up finish.

Ivan Demidov (9/2) - Poker pro from Moscow, Demidov is the 2nd chip leader at the final table.

Kelly Kim (25/1) - Worked as a business analyst before turning to poker. Has 3 WSOP cashes.

Peter Eastgate (11/2) - From Denmark, Eastgate finished in the money at the 2008 European Poker Tour and had a final table finish at the 2007 Irish Open.

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Minase Yashiro - Babe of the Week

This week's Babe is Japanese hottie Minase Yashiro, famous for being a pin-up girl in her home country. She also stars as a lethal and super-hot schoolgirl out for revenge in the over-the-top film The Machine Girl. She stands 5'5" and made her debut in 2006.

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2008 APT in Macua - Win a Seat from Bodog

How would you like to win a trip to play in the 2008 Asian Poker Tour in Macau? Well, you can, courtesy of Bodog Casino. They’ll cover your buy-in, travel expenses and even throw in $500 in spending money. Oh, and the prize pool at the 2008 APT is a guaranteed $1.5 million.

Four players will be sent by Bodog, and you can win one of two ways:

1. Play in the August 2nd Seat Giveaway series to win (one seat will be on the line).

2. Play in regular qualifier tournaments from July 7th through August 3rd to win one of three seats.

BODOG TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

The first qualifying rounds started back on July 7th, but they’re still being held four times per day until July 27th. That means there’s still a few days left to get involved, as the last one will take place on July 27th at 9pm EST.

Once the qualifiers have concluded, the top 25 players will advance to the APT-Macau Seat Giveaway Finale, which will be held on August 2nd at 5pm EST.

TOURNAMENT GRAND PRIZE

The APT event will be held at the Galaxy StarWorld Hotel & Casino in Macau, and the tournament takes place from August 26th until August 31st. The four grand prize winners will receive a buy-in to the event (worth $5,300), flight expenses, 6 nights accommodation in Macau and $500 cash. And don’t forget, you’ll also have a chance to win the tournament and make yourself instantly wealthy!

TOURNAMENT RESTRICTIONS

The Bodog giveaway is not open to residents of Canada or Costa Rica. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate, and employees of Bodog and their families are not eligible to win.

2008 APT in Macua - Win a Seat from Bodog

UFC: Silva vs. Irvin - Full Results and Bodog Odds

UFC: Silva vs. Irvin was thrown together in an effort to hurt the Affliction pay-per-view, but the actual event was pretty entertaining for the most part. Below I have listed all the winners of the card, as well as including Bodog odds.

UFC FULL RESULTS

Preliminary Card

(Middleweight) Tim Credeur -450 vs. Cale Yarbrough +300 - Credeur wins by TKO in the first round.
(Middleweight) Nate Loughran -165 vs. Johnny Rees +135 - Loughran wins by triangle choke at 4:21 of the first round.
(Lightweight) Dale Hart +180 vs. Shannon Gugerty -220 - Gugerty wins by rear naked choke at 3:33 of round one.
(Welterweight) Rory Markham -270 vs. Brodie Farber +210 - Markham wins by KO at 1:37 of the first round.
(Welterweight) Brad Blackburn -245 vs. James Giboo +195 - Blackburn wins by TKO at 2:29 of the second round.

Main Card

(Heavyweight) Cain Velazquez -275 vs. Jake O’Brien +215 - Velasquez wins by TKO at 2:02 of the first round.
(Middleweight) Jesse Taylor +130 vs. C.B. Dollaway -160 - Dollaway wins with a Peruvian necktie submission at 3:58 of the first round.
(Welterweight) Anthony Johnson -295 vs. Kevin Burns +235 - Burns wins by TKO (eye poke) at 3:45 of the third round.
(Light Heavyweight) Brandon Vera -600 vs. Reese Andy +400 - Vera wins by unanimous decision.
(Lightweight) Hermes Franca +135 vs. Frank Edgar -165 - Edgar wins by unanimous decision.
(Light Heavyweight) Anderson “The Spider” Silva -500 vs. James “The Sandman” Irvin +350 - Silva wins by KO at 1:01 of the first round.

UNDERDOG WINS

In case you’re wondering how many underdogs came out on top….

Only one. Kevin Burns, a +235 underdog, defeated Anthony Johnson due to an eye poke. Otherwise, all the favorites won on this card.

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Affliction Fight Results - MMA Betting

Affliction: Banned was held on Saturday night, and, by all accounts, it was a huge success. Just in case you missed it, here are the winners for all the fights on the card. Aleksander Emelianenko was originally scheduled to fight Paul Buentello, but he was pulled at the last minute and replaced with Gary Goodridge after failed to meet CSAC licensing standards.

AFFLICTION FULL RESULTS

Preliminary Card

(Welterweight) Mike Pyle vs. JJ Ambrose - Pyle won by a rear naked choke submission at 2:55 of the first round.
(Featherweight) Trenell Young vs. Mark Hominick - Hominick wins by armbar submission at 4:25 of the second round.
(Middleweight) Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin - Belfort won by KO at 4:06 of the second round.
(Light Heavyweight) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Edwin Dewees - Nogueira won by TKO at 4:06 of the first round.
(Heavyweight) Gary Goodridge vs. Paul Buentello - Buentello won by unanimous decision.

Main Card

(Light Heavyweight) Renato Sobral -260 vs. Mike Whitehead +190 - Sobral won by unanimous decision.
(Middleweight) Matt Lind land -500 vs. Fabio Negao +350 - Lindland won by unanimous decision.
(Heavyweight) Josh Barnett -450 vs. Pedro Rizzo +300 - Barnett won by KO at 1:44 of the second round.
(Heavyweight) Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Roth well - Arlovski won by KO at 1:13 of the third round.
(WAMMA Heavyweight Title Match) Fedor Emelianenko -400 vs. Tim Sylvia +275 - Fedor won with a rear naked choke only 36 seconds into the fight. He decked Sylvia, got his back, and then quickly made him tap. During the night, Randy Couture was interviewed, and I can‘t help but wonder if he‘ll sign to fight Fedor after his no-compete clause expires in October.

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Bodog Sends Three to 2009 WSOP - Bodog Online Poker

Three seats have already been awarded for the 2009 World Series of Poker, and that makes Bodog’s online poker room the first to give away such a prize. The WSOP seats were the grand prizes for Bodog’s recent Poker Mini Series, which was a 25-tournament event similar to the Texas Hold’em games in Las Vegas.

The big winners, “didix,” “Boswan,” and “pokerfanx789” were each awarded a $12,000 VIP prize package, and they’ll be able to compete for millions of dollars as representatives of Team Bodog (a group which includes such members as Evelyn Ng and David Williams).

BODOG MINI SERIES

The Bodog Mini Series came down to a final 27-player tournament. These players qualified by either being one of the top four players on the tournament leader board, one of the 18 from the semifinal qualifier or one of five “wild card” players selected through a random drawing. From these 27, a final table of 12 was eventually determined.

The final table was decided on July 10th. Besides the top-three players winning their $12,000 VIP packages, the other nine players also received $109 (which isn’t bad, considering that buy-ins started as low as $10+$1).

Overall, Bodog paid out $107,000 in prize money during the Poker Mini Series, and a total of 3,376 players participated.

OTHER OFFERS FROM BODOG

Bodog also allows players from around the globe to qualify for a number of additional poker tournaments throughout the year. These include the WSOP Europe (held annually in London), plus events in Asia, Europe and North America.

Besides poker, Bodog also offers a wide range of casino games and sports betting options. Why not follow the link to their site and find out what all the fuss is about?

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Leyla Milani - Babe of the Week

This week's Babe is Leyla Milani, a Canadian-born actress and model of Iranian descent. She has held a briefcase on Deal or No Deal, auditioned to be a WWE Diva, appeared in music videos for Jennifer Lopez and 50 Cent and even acted in the horror film Wrestlemaniac.

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UFC Silva vs. Irvin - MMA Betting Odds from Bodog

UFC: Silva vs. Irvin will be held this Saturday, July 19th, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The whole card was thrown together on short notice to compete with the big Affliction PPV which has Fedor Emelianenko. The main event will feature UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva moving up to fight in the light heavyweight division, and you can catch it for free on Spike.

Personally, this seems like a pretty chickenshit move to me. Instead of just accepting the fact that they might have a little competition, the UFC is rushing to cut the Affliction event off at the knees. And in the process, they’re risking a loss to one of their few current dominant champions. It just seems like this could end up costing them money in the long run, but nobody could ever accuse Dana White and company of thinking with their heads.

UFC: SILVA VS. IRVIN - FULL CARD AND BODOG ODDS

The card has a total of 11 fights, and Bodog has a betting line up for each one. Bodog offers fast payouts and some of the best customer service in the business, so you might want to click on the link and check them out.

Preliminary Card

(Middleweight) Tim Cedeur -450 vs. Cale Yarbrough +300

(Middleweight) Nate Loughran -165 vs. Johnny Rees +135

(Lightweight) Dale Hart +180 vs. Shannon Gugerty -220

(Welterweight) Rory Markham -270 vs. Brodie Farber +210

(Welterweight) Brad Blackburn -245 vs. James Giboo +195

Main Card

(Heavyweight) Cain Velazquez -275 vs. Jake O’Brien +215

(Middleweight) Jesse Taylor +130 vs. C.B. Dollaway -160

(Welterweight) Anthony Johnson -295 vs. Kevin Burns +235

(Light Heavyweight) Brandon Vera -600 vs. Reese Andy +400

(Lightweight) Hermes Franca +135 vs. Frank Edgar -165

(Light Heavyweight) Anderson “The Spider” Silva -500 vs. James “The Sandman” Irvin +350

ANDERSON SILVA VS. JAMES IRVIN

Silva won the middleweight title by destroying Rich Franklin, and he has since won a rematch and also defeated Dan Henderson. He’s undefeated in the UFC, having won each of his four fights in two rounds or less.

His career record is 21-4, with 12 wins by knockout and 6 by submission. “The Spider” is comfortable on his feet or on the ground, and he even recently expressed interest in fighting Roy Jones Jr. in a pure boxing match. He stands 6’2” and currently weighs 205 pounds.

His last loss came in 2006, when he was disqualified for an illegal kick to the head of Yushin Okami. He is expected to have a rematch with Okami sometime in the next year.

Irvin knocked out up-and-coming Houston Alexander in 8 seconds, thereby tying the record for the UFC’s fastest knockout. The Sandman stands 6’2” and weighs 205 pounds, and his career record is 14-4 with 1 No Contest. Nine of his wins have come by knockout, while 2 have come by way of submission.

Irvin’s last loss was in 2006 to Thiago Silva, when Irvin suffered a knee injury and could not continue.

While Silva has been dominant as of late, Irvin is a +350 underdog. The world of MMA is filled with upsets, and Silva does normally fight at a lower weight class. Personally, I would wager on Irvin if I was pressed, and the offered betting line is pretty sweet.

Another one to look at is Reese Andy getting +400 against Brandon Vera. While I fully expect Vera to win the fight, you just never know what will happen inside the octagon.

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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia - Bodog Betting Odds

On July 19th, Affliction: Banned will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This mixed-martial-arts event is being co-promoted by Adrenaline MMA and Affliction Clothing. Michael Buffer will be the announcer for the show, and the main event will feature a clash between heavyweights Tim Sylvia and Fedor Emelianenko (pictured). Metal legends Megadeth will also be performing live.

While the main card will be shown on pay-per-view, you can catch the one hour undercard on either The Fight Network or Fox Sports Network.

AFFLICTION CARD AND BODOG ODDS

Below, I’ve listed the complete fight card, as well as the current fight odds posted by Bodog. If you’re ever wanted to bet on MMA and didn’t know where to go, Bodog is the site for you. Just click on the link, and you’ll be magically whisked away to the wonderful world of sports betting.

Also, be sure and check back with Bodog, as they‘ll have more fight odds as the event date draws closer.

Preliminary Card

(Middleweight) Justin Levens vs. Ray Lizama

(Welterweight) Mike Pyle -325 vs. Brett Cooper +250

(Featherweight) Savant Young vs. Mark Hominick

(Middleweight) Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin

(Light Heavyweight) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Edwin Dewees

(Heavyweight) Aleksander Emelianenko -350 vs. Paul Buentello +275

Main Card

(Light Heavyweight) Renato Sobral -260 vs. Mike Whitehead +190

(Middleweight) Matt Lind land -500 vs. Fabio Negao +350

(Heavyweight) Josh Barnett -450 vs. Pedro Rizzo +300

(Heavyweight) Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell

(WAMMA Heavyweight Title Match) Fedor Emelianenko -400 vs. Tim Sylvia +275

FEDOR VS. SYLVIA

While the UFC is counter-programming with Anderson Silva’s move to light heavyweight, Affliction has put together a main event that’s going to be hard to beat. Fedor Emelianenko is widely regarded as the best MMA fighter on the planet, and he was the PRIDE champion when the company was bought out by the UFC.

He’s defeated the likes of Mark Hunt, Matt Lindland, Mark Coleman, Heath Herring and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He’s got one loss on his record, but that was a TKO due to a cut 17 seconds into the fight. In other words, he’s undefeated.

On the other hand, Tim Sylvia is a two-time UFC champ and hasn’t ducked anyone in his career. He’s tall, likes to work the jab, and can present difficulties for even the most skilled fighter. His most recent fight was a loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but Sylvia was battered the Brazilian prior to getting caught by a guillotine choke in the third round.

Sylvia has beaten Andrei Arlovski, Gan McGee, Jeff Monson and Brandon Vera. His four losses have come to Frank Mir, Andrei Arlovski, Randy Couture and Nogueira.

MAIN EVENT PREDICTION

Sylvia has a huge advantage in size, but Fedor will no doubt look to take the bigger man down to the canvas. There, he’ll ground and pound his opponent, and Fedor seems capable of throwing punches as hard on the ground as on his feet.

Sylvia will work the jab and probably look for the big knockout punch. Still, he’s far from helpless on the ground, and Fedor may have a harder time of getting him down than some of his other opponents.

Fedor tends to bleed a lot in fights, and he also isn’t shy about trading punches. This could work to Sylvia’s advantage as the fight goes on.

I’m predicting a win for Fedor by submission, but those looking for an underdog could do worse than the +275 Sylvia. He’s got big punching power, and it’s been a while since Fedor fought a high level of competition.

Whatever the outcome, this should be one of the best heavyweight fights in a long time.

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Will Heath Ledger Win an Oscar as the Joker?

On July 18th, The Dark Knight will open in wide release throughout North America. While Christian Bale will reprise his successful turn as Batman, the late Heath Ledger will be making his debut at the villainous Joker.

Early reviews of the film are glowing, and Ledger in particular is getting a lot of praise. Co-stars such as Michael Caine have even went so far as to predict an Oscar win for the young Australian.

PREPARING TO PLAY THE JOKER

Prior to Ledger being cast as the Joker, actors such as Robin Williams, Steve Carell, Adrien Brody and Paul Bettany all expressed interest in the role. Ledger was confirmed to have won the role in July of 2006.

In true method acting style, Ledger lived alone in a hotel room for a month. During that time, he developed the character’s voice, posture and psychology. He even kept a diary in which he recorded the Joker’s thoughts and feelings. Fortunately, he didn’t listen to any Prince during his stay at the hotel.

On the Joker, Ledger commented that he was a “psychopathic, mass murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy.”

He also stated in an interview that he knew his performance would not be universally well-received. “I know at the end of the day you are not going to please anyone 100 percent. I refuse to carbon copy a performance. That would not be a challenge, and it would be mocking Mr. Nicholson, whom I have much respect for.”

EARLY FEEDBACK FOR LEDGER

With The Dark Knight only days away, numerous reviews are already available on the Internet. Let’s take a look at what a few critics are saying about Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker.

“The late Heath Ledger, however, give us something darker and more twisted - a role that would have been no less memorable had it not been his last and most grueling.” James Berardinelli

“I can only speak superlatives of Ledger, who is mad-crazy-blazing brilliant as the Joker.” Peter Travers

“Ledger wrested the role from previous performers Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson and reinvented it completely.” Christy Lemire of the Associated Press

“With all due respect to the enjoyable camp buffoonery of past Jokers like Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson, Ledger makes them look like---well, clowns.” Justin Chang of Variety

AN OSCAR WIN FOR LEDGER?

So with all this praise, one has to wonder of Ledger will be nominated for an Oscar in his next-to-last role? Luckily, Bodog is taking bets on this question, so be sure and log-in to cast your vote.

Will Heath Ledger be nominated for a Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight?

Yes -320

No +220

Will Heath Ledger win an Oscar for his performance as the Joker?

Yes +150

No -230

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Royal Flush Bonus at Bodog Online Casino

If you get a Royal Flush over at Bodog Casino, you’ll also walk away with a little something extra - up to fifty times the big blind! It’s just part of Bodog’s current Royal Flush Bonus promotion to keep customers happy and coming back.

WHAT WILL YOU WIN?

1. On the hand that the Royal Flush was dealt, the player will win fifty times the big blind.

2. The limit to this bonus is $200.

3. The bonus does not include a rollover.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. To receive the bonus, you must be playing in a real-money Texas Hold’em cash game.

2. You must use both of your pocket cards to be eligible.

3. At least 3 players must be dealt into the hand.

4. To win the bonus, the hand does not have to go to a showdown.

5. You do, however, have to win the pot to collect the bonus.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Within 48 hours of getting your Royal Flush, you must contact Bodog to claim your prize. Processing your bonus may take up to 48 hours.

Claims can be made by phone or email, and hand details must be provided to the casino (including hand number and stakes).

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Tamara Feldman - Babe of the Week

This week's babe is Tamara Feldman, and you can catch her in such horror films as Asylum and Hatchet. She has also been romantically linked to Bruce Willis in the past. Yippee-ki-yay!

Tamara Feldman - Babe of the Week

2008 Summer Olympics - Bodog Odds from China

Officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, the 2008 Summer Olympics will kick off from Beijing, China on August 8th, 2008 and last until August 24th. Over 10,000 athletes are expected to be competing, and 302 events will take place in 28 different sports.

Beijing beat out Osaka, Istanbul, Paris and Toronto, and it’s expected that this Olympic Games is meant to showcase the country’s emergence onto the world stage after years of repressive Communist rule. Beijing had also made a strong bid to host the 2000 Summer Olympics, but they ultimately lost out to Sydney, Australia.

The slogan for this year’s event is “One World, One Dream,” and the event’s emblem has come to be known as “Dancing Beijing.” By June of 2007, 2.2 million of the over 7 million tickets to the Olympic Games had been sold.

Nine new events will be held this year, including two in the BMX Bike category, the women’s steeplechase, marathon swimming events for men and women, team table tennis for men and women, and plus women’s team sabre and women’s team foil.

On a side note, I can’t wait until mixed martial arts becomes an Olympic event. The sport is popular all over the world, so I don’t known if it’s really that far off. The only thing holding it back is the violent nature of the sport. The Olympics have boxing, but the fighters wear headgear, and an emphasis is placed on scoring points and not beating your opponent into submission. Still, hope springs eternal.

BETTING ON THE OLYMPICS

What better way to enjoy the brotherhood of the Olympics than by betting on it? Bodog is already ahead of the pack, offering over 30 different bet on the upcoming competition. Here are just a few of the available betting options.

Who will win the most overall medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics?

China 4/5

United States 11/10

Russia 14/1

Any Other Nation 50/1

Which nation will win the most gold medals at the 2008 Olympics?

China 2/5

United States 13/8

Russia 25/1

Any Other Nation 50/1

How many total medals will the USA win?

Over 92.5 Medals -120

Under 92.5 Medals -120

How many total medals will China win?

Over 94.5 medals -120

Under 94.5 medals -120

How many total medals will Russia win?

Over 79.5 medals -130

Under 79.5 medals -110

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LifeLock.com 400 - Bodog Odds and NASCAR

The LifeLock.com 400, formerly known as the Tropicana 400, is a NASCAR Sprint Cup event taking place on Saturday, July 12th. The 267 lap race will take place at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, and this marks the first year that it will be held as a night race.

Tony Stewart is the defending champ, and he and Kevin Harvick are the only two drivers to be repeat champs on the course since the race debuted in 2001. However, according to experts, the current favorites are Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards.

If you want to try your hand at betting on the event, why not head on over to Bodog and place your bets? The maximum bet for this event is $600, and I’ve listed some of the favorites and underdogs below.

LIFELOCK.COM 400 - THE FAVORITES

Going into the LifeLock 400, here are some of the favorites according to odds provided by Bodog Sportsbook.

Carl Edwards 11/2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 8/1

Denny Hamlin 12/1

Greg Biffle 9/1

Jeff Burton 25/1

Jeff Gordon 14/1

Jimmie Johnson 7/1

Kasey Kahne 10/1

Kevin Harvick 15/1

Kyle Busch 5/1

Matt Kenseth 15/2

Tony Stewart 8/1

LIFELOCK.COM 400 - THE UNDERDOGS

The great thing about racing is that everybody has a chance. Of course, some guys have a better chance than others, and the following drivers will raise a few eyebrows if they happen to take the checkered flag. As always, odds are courtesy of Bodog sportsbook.

Jason Leffler 150/1

Michael McDowell 150/1

Tony Raines 125/1

Bill Elliott 150/1

Dave Blaney 100/1

David Gilliland 100/1

David Reutimann 100/1

J.J. Yeley 125/1

Johnny Sauter 100/1

Joe Nemechek 100/1

Michael Waltrip 100/1

Patrick Carpentier 100/1

Paul Menard 100/1

Reed Sorenson 100/1

Robby Gordon 100/1

Sam Hornish Jr. 100/1

Scott Riggs 125/1
Terry Labonte 100/1

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UFC 86 - Full Results and Bodog MMA Odds

The fists were flying on Saturday night, as the UFC held their latest event entitled UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin. Sorry this update is a little late, but here are the full results for the card. I’ve also posted a few of the Bodog odds that were available leading up to the fight.

UFC 86 RESULTS

Preliminary Card

(Lightweight) Jorge Gurgel vs. Cole Miller - Miller won by triangle choke submission at 4:48 of the third round.

(Lightweight) Melvin Guillard vs. Dennis Siver - Guillard won by knockout 36 seconds into the fight.

(Lightweight) Corey Hill vs. Justin Buchholz - Buchholz wins by rear naked choke at 3:57 of the second round.

(Heavyweight) Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Justin McCully - Gonzaga wins by Americana submission at 1:57 of the first round.

Main Card

(Lightweight) Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio - Griffin wins by unanimous decision.

(Welterweight) Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Lytle - Koscheck wins by unanimous decision.

(Lightweight) Joe Stevenson vs. Gleison Tibau - Stevenson wins by guillotine choke at 2:57 of the second round.

(Middleweight) Patrick Cote vs. Ricardo Almeida - Cote wins by split decision.

(Light Heavyweight Championship) Quinton Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin - Griffin wins by unanimous decision. In a fight which many thought was closer than the judges’ scorecards reflected, Griffin captured the Light Heavyweight title. The decision has many experts and fans calling for a rematch.

FIGHT AWARDS

At the end of the event, a bonus of $60,000 each was awarded to the winners of the following:

Knockout of the Night: Melvin Guillard

Submission of the Night: Cole Miller

Fight of the Night: Quinton Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin

UNDERDOG WATCH

When I originally posted an article about this upcoming fight, Bodog was taking bets on five of the fights. Let’s see how many of the underdogs went on to win those matches.

The final result was 4-1 against the underdogs. The only dog that won was Forrest Griffin, who was a +200 candidate to get his block knocked off.

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Evan Rachel Wood - Babe of the Week

This 20-year-old actress is Evan Rachel Wood. You can catch her is such films as The Upside of Anger, Down in the Valley and The King of California. She also dates Marilyn Manson, that lucky bastard.

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Scotty Nguyen Wins $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship

Scotty Nguyen has done it again! This time, the world-renowned poker player and generally nice guy has won the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship at the 2008 World Series of Poker. For taking first place, Nguyen won $1,989,120, which brings his career earnings to around $10 million. This also marked his 36th-career cash in a WSOP event.

SCOTTY NGUYEN - HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Nguyen grew up in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. When he was 14, he and sixteen others boarded a boat and tried to sail to Thailand. After being pursued by Communist police, they became lost. The group had taken enough food, water and fuel for a two-day journey.

Twenty-two days later, plans were being made to eat Nguyen’s 12-year-old brother. Luckily, they were rescued by a boat from Taiwan before that could happen, and Nguyen’s family eventually made it to America.

Now he’s a millionaire.

BACK ON TRACK

This is Nguyen’s first WSOP bracelet since 2001, and that gives him five bracelets overall. That accomplishment ties him with such players as Chris Ferguson, Allen Cunningham and Berry Johnston. It also makes for a great comeback after a disappointing 11th-place finish in last year’s Main Event. While most would be happy to finish that high, Nguyen reportedly became physically ill, didn’t leave the house and eventually lost 15 pounds.

“When I was first coming into poker, I wanted to be playing with Doyle, Chip and Stuey. Now, two of them are gone. I wanted to win this trophy to be the first winner to honor Chip.”

Nguyen was referencing the 60-pound memorial Chip Reece trophy which was created to honor the poker legend who passed away unexpectedly in the last year. Reece was the inaugural H.O.R.S.E. champ at the WSOP.

After thanking his wife and many others, Nguyen vowed that he would go on to win the Main Event. No doubt, there are many in the poker community who will be pulling for him.

SCOTTY NGUYEN’S WSOP WINS

1997 - $2,000 Omaha 8 or Better (won $156,950)

1998 - $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship (won $1,000,000)

2001 - $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha (won $178,480)

2001 - $5,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight or Better (won $287,580)

2008 - $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship (won $1,989,120)

OTHERS AT THE FINAL TABLE

To win the event, Scotty had to fend off some of the best overall poker players in the world. In fact, nine of the 16 players who finished in the money were former WSOP bracelet winners, and five of the eight at the final table could also make that claim. The battle at the final table raged for 14 grueling hours.

23-year-old Michael DeMichele finished in second place, while possible player of the year, Erick Lindgren, finished in third.

The WSOP Main Event begins Thursday, July 3rd.

Scotty Nguyen Wins $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship

2008 NFL Divisional Champions - Bodog Odds

The 2008 NFL Season officially begins on September 4th, when the defending champion New York Giants take on the Washington Redskins. While some teams will remain consistently strong, there will no doubt be a few that go belly-up this season. On the other hand, there’s bound to be a few underdog teams that come out of nowhere and make a run for the title.

In case you’re wondering, here’s a list of last season’s NFL division winners:

AFC East winners - New England Patriots (16-0) - Also won the division from 2003 thru 2006.

AFC West winners - San Diego Chargers (11-5) - Also won the division in 2006.

AFC North winners - Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) - The Steelers finished 8-8 in 2006.

AFC South winners - Indianapolis Colts (13-3) - Won the division from 2003 thru 2006.

NFC North winners - Green Bay Packers (13-3) - Packers finished 8-8 in 2006.

NFC South winners - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) - Bucs were 4-12 in 2006.

NFC East winners - Dallas Cowboys (13-3) - Cowboys finished second in 2006 behind the Eagles.

NFC West winners - Seattle Seahawks (10-6) - Won the division in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

BODOG ODDS FOR NFL DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONS

With months to go before the season, Bodog is already offering odds on which teams will win the various NFL divisions. These odds are bound to change as the season approaches, so be sure and place your bets now if you see one you really like. The maximum bet for each is $500, and I‘ve put my personal predictions for the division winners in bold print.

AFC North Division

Ravens 6/1

Bengals 7/2

Browns 9/4

Steelers 1/1

AFC East Division

Bills 8/1

Dolphins 20/1

Patriots 1/8

Jets 8/1

AFC South Division

Texans 11/1

Colts 8/13

Jaguars 5/2

Titans 9/2

AFC West Division

Broncos 4/1

Chiefs 8/1

Raiders 7/1

Chargers 4/11

NFC North Division

Bears 5/2

Lions 11/2

Packers 9/5

Vikings 3/2

NFC East Division

Cowboys 5/6

Giants 11/4

Eagles 7/2

Redskins 6/1

NFC South

Falcons 14/1

Panthers 9/4

Saints 5/4

Buccaneers 15/8

NFC West Division

Cardinals 9/4

49ers 6/1

Seahawks 5/6

Rams 11/2

2008 NFL Divisional Champions - Bodog Odds

WSOP Women - Bodog Odds for Main Event

The 2008 World Series of Poker rolls on, and the lovely ladies of the poker world continue to demonstrate their skills at the tables. Of course, with the WSOP Main Event drawing near, all the women of the poker world have their eye on poker’s ultimate prize. A female player has never won the Main Event, but there are many strong contenders this year who would love to make history.

2008 WSOP FEMALE PLAYERS

So how are the women doing at the 2008 WSOP? Let’s take a look at some of the more impressive finishes so far:

Event #49 (No-Limit Hold’em) - Karen Manfrede finished in 17th place and won $21,889.

Event #47 (Seven-Card Stud High-Low Split) - Margaret Macre finished in 10th place and won $15,593.

Event #46 (Six-Handed No-Limit Holdem) - Joanne Liu finished in 18th place and won $31,781.

Event #35 (Seven-Card Stud) - Sabyl Cohen-Landrum finished in 12th place and won $8,841. It should be noted that Cohen-Landrum was also the highest female finisher in the 2006 WSOP Main Event.

Event #33 (Seven-Card Stud High-Low Split World Championship) - Annie Duke finished 5th and won $73,602.

Event #29 (No Limit HoldEm) - Linda Lee finished 11th and won $24,702.

Event #22 (H.O.R.S.E.) - Jennifer Harman finished 8th and won $30,851.

Event #21 (No-Limit Hold’em) - Kathy Woo finished 18th and won $25,767.

Event #19 (Pot-Limit Omaha) - Vanessa Selbst won the event and took home $227,933. This 23-year-old law student becomes only the 12th woman to win a bracelet in an open-registration event (vs. men).

Event #15 (Ladies No-Limit Hold’em World Championship) - Svetlana Gromenkova won the event and walked away with $224,702.

BODOG ODDS ON FEMALE POKER PLAYERS

Bodog has a few odds posted which specifically deal with the women players at the WSOP. Some are already closed for betting, but two remain which involve the WSOP Main Event.

Will a female player make the 2008 WSOP Main Event final table?

Yes +400

No -800

Which female player will last the longest at the 2008 WSOP Main Event?

Jennifer Harman 5/1

Annie Duke 7/1

Kathy Liebert 5/1

Jennifer Tilly 10/1

Cindy Violette 7/1

Isabella Mercier 7/1

Clonie Gowen 7/1

Evelyn Ng 7/1

Liz Lieu 7/1

Mimi Tran 7/1

Katja Thater 7/1

Vanessa Russo 7/1

Maria Ho 10/1

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Tina Fey - Babe of the Week

This week's babe is Tina Fey. After a stint as the head writer on Saturday Night Live, Fey moved on to play Liz Lemon on the hit NBC series, 30 Rock. The rare hot nerd, Fey has captured the hearts of men and women across America. In fact, a recent poll determined that Liz Lemon was the TV character that lesbian women would most like to date.

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