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I'm taking a week off starting on December 1st, but I wanted to leave everyone with a little something to tide you over. This lovely lady is Heather Mitts. She's been voted the "Hottest Female Athlete" by visitors to ESPN's website. In addition, she's been part of America's 2004 and 2008 gold-medal-winning Olympic soccer teams.
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Poker news! Poker news! Poker news!
BINION’S NEW POKER ROOM
Binion’s, the original home of the World Series of Poker, has recently opened up a new 10-table poker room. The walls of the room are covered with historic photos, as well as several large-screen plasma televisions. The Poker Hall of Fame and Binion’s Gallery can be found out in the concierge area.
Players can enjoy comp privileges, special hotel room rates and food service. The casino also takes a maximum rake of $3 on all live poker games.
Of course, this room is no doubt intended to bring in the high rollers. If you’re a poker lightweight like me, you might be better off trying Binion’s 45-table poker tournament area.
And if you don’t even want to leave the house, you can always log onto Bodog’s online casino for some of the best poker around.
POKER HALL OF FAME
The 36th and 37th members of the Poker Hall of Fame were recently inducted. While the Final Table of this year’s World Series of Poker was being played, Duane “Dewey” Tomko and Harry Orenstein were being honored for all their accomplishments and contributions to the game of poker.
Orenstein survived the Holocaust and went on to win the 1996 World Series of Poker Seven-Card Stud event. He’s also cashed twice in the Main Event, including a 1995 trip to the Final Table.
He’s also an accomplished inventor, holding more than 100 patents on numerous children’s toys. In addition, he also holds the patent on the “Hole Card Cam,” the device credited with revolutionizing poker on television.
Tomko has won three WSOP bracelets, and he’s finished second in the Main Event on two different occasions. He also holds the record for the longest streak of entries into the Main Event (35 years).
CRYPTOLOGIC JOINS WITH BOSS MEDIA
It was recently announced that Internet Poker giants CryptoLogic Inc. and Boss Media would be joining forces. Scheduled to take place during the first quarter of 2009, this merger will involve the two companies combining their network of licenses into an even larger version of Boss Media’s International Poker Network. This will include such popular online games as InterPoker and ParBet.
POKER IN TEXAS
If you live in the Lone Star State, you know it’s impossible to find a legal game of poker in Texas. That may soon change if Jose Menendez (D - San Antonio) gets his way. Menendez has introduced a piece of legislation known as the “Poker Gaming Act of 2009.” He also introduced a similar bill in 2007, but it died on the committee level.
According to the bill, possible places for legal poker games to take place include bars, tribal gaming facilities, pari-mutual outlets and social clubs. A Poker Gaming Revenue Fund would also be created, with 50% of the net proceeds going towards things like homeless shelters and the state’s housing trust fund.
Tournaments would also be allowed, with buy-ins ranging up to $100.Bad-beat jackpots would also be allowable with a $250 maximum payout.
For more poker news, see the following:
Clonie Gowen Files Lawsuit Against Full Tilt Poker
Meet the Members of Team Bodog
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Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Dare to Gamble. I'd love to "stuff her turkey," if you know what I mean. :)
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Week 12 of the NFL season is done, and what a week it was! For those of you keeping score, it was the highest-scoring week in NFL history. Everywhere you looked, team were putting up 30+ points like it was nothing.
NFL INJURIES - WEEK 13
Before you place your bets, there are a few injury situations you might want to take note of.
Brian Westbrook (RB - Eagles) He’s going to try to play, but expect him to be hampered by a high-ankle sprain. This injury has played havoc with Westbrook’s numbers over the last month.
Steven Jackson (RB - Rams) He practiced some this week, but it’s still up in the air as to whether Jackson will play or not. Even if he does, expect the Rams runner to be less than 100%.
Reggie Bush (RB - Saints) Bush should make his return this week after missing four games with an injured knee. It might take a week or two for him to round into shape, but the Saints can afford to be patient - they scored 51 against the Packers on Monday Night Football.
Brady Quinn (QB - Browns) After trying to play through a broken finger, Quinn is out for the year. Derek Anderson will once again be the starter for the Browns.
Plaxico Burress (WR - Giants) Plaxico continues to struggle. The Giants, however, have been just fine without him.
Clinton Portis (RB - Redskins) Portis may be less than 100%, but expect him to play.
Willie Parker (RB - Steelers) Parker may miss another game due to injury, but Mewelde Moore will be a more than adequate replacement.
NFL WEEK 13 - BODOG ODDS
My predictions are in bold print. Odds are courtesy of Bodog.
Niners +6 ½ @ Bills -6 ½
Saints +4 @ Bucs -4
Panthers +3 @ Packers -3
Giants -4 @ Redskins +4
Ravens -7 @ Bengals +7
Colts -5 ½ @ Browns +5 ½
Falcons +4 ½ @ Chargers -4 ½
Broncos +8 @ Jets -8
Steelers +1 @ Patriots -1
Chiefs +3 @ Raiders -3
Bears +3 @ Vikings -3
Jaguars +3 @ Texans -3
For more NFL action, see the following:
NFL Week 12 - Bodog Odds and Predictions
NFL Week 11 - Bodog Odds and Predictions
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This week's Babe is Danielle Lloyd, a 24-year-old with measurements of 32DD-26-35. An English fashion and glamour model, she held both the Miss England and Miss Great Britain titles. She was stripped of the latter after nude photos appeared in the December 2006 issue of Playboy Magazine.
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Week 12 of the NFL has rolled around, and I’ve somehow managed to stay above .500 on my NFL picks. Going into last week, I had a season record of 56-49-2. After making my picks for Week 11, I ended up with a 5-6 record. That brings my overall total to 61-55-2.
NFL WEEK 12 INJURIES
When picking your winners or losers for the week, keep the following NFL injuries in mind.
Brian Westbrook (RB - Eagles) Questionable with an ankle injury
Jason Elam (K-Falcons) - Questionable with a hamstring
Roddy White (WR-Falcons) - Questionable with a back bruise
Derrick Mason (WR - Ravens) Questionable with a shoulder injury
Brady Quinn (QB - Browns) Probable with a broken finger
Felix Jones (RB - Cowboys) Placed on IR
Reggie Bush (RB - Saints) Questionable with a knee injury
Plaxico Burress (WR - Giants) Questionable with a hamstring
Earnest Graham (RB - Bucs) Placed in IR
NFL WEEK 12 ODDS FROM BODOG
The following NFL odds are provided by Bodog (the best sports book on the freakin’ planet). My picks for the week are in bold.
Texans +3 @ Browns -3
Bills -3 @ Chiefs +3
Jets +5 @ Titans -5
Patriots -1 @ Dolphins +1
Niners +10 @ Cowboys -10
Buccaneers -8 @ Lions +8
Eagles +1 @ Ravens -1
Bears -8 @ Rams +8
Vikings +3 @ Jaguars -3
Raiders +10 @ Broncos -10
Panthers @ Falcons (Pick)
Redskins -3 ½ @ Seahawks +3 ½
Giants -3 ½ @ Cardinals +3 ½
Colts +3 @ Chargers -3
Packers +3 @ Saints -3
For more NFL action, check out the following links:
NFL Week 11 - Bodog Odds and Predictions
NFL Week 10 - Odds and Predictions from Bodog
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Looks like things are getting pretty heated between Clonie Gowen and Full Tilt Poker. The professional poker player with over $1,500,000 in live tournament winnings is suing the online poker website which she formerly endorsed.
CLONIE GOWEN FIRED
So what happened? It’s being reported that Full Tilt Poker decided that Gowen was no longer a good representative for their brand.
I have no idea how Gowen conducts herself away from the poker table, so I suppose that anything is possible. It’s also possible that Full Tilt was looking to dump her for a younger, fresher face. Let’s face it - at 37 years of age, Gowen has seen her better days.
Of course, since a contract was never signed, it’s going to be hard for Gowen to actually prove anything. Why she wouldn’t get a deal in writing is beyond me.
One thing is for sure, though. She wouldn’t have had these problems if she was a member of Team Bodog.
For more gambling news, see the following links:
Peter Eastgate Crowned as 2008 WSOP Champ
Hard Rock Brings Poker Lounge to Las Vegas
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Another UFC event is in the books, and we now have a new heavyweight champion. That’s right - Brock Lesnar defeated Randy Couture and later face the winner of the Mir/Nogueira match. For those of you that wagered over at Bodog, I hope you made a real killing.
UFC 91 FIGHT RESULTS
Preliminary Card
Matt Brown vs. Ryan Thomas - Brown won via submission (Armbar) at :57 of round 2.
Mark Bocek vs. Alvin Robinson - Bocek won via submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:16 of round 3.
Jeremy Stephens vs. Rafael dos Anjos - Stephens won via KO (Punches) at :39 of round 3.
Aaron Riley vs. Jorge Gurgel - Riley won via unanimous decision.
Main Card
Demian Maia vs. Nate Quarry - Maia won via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:13 of round 1.
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Josh Hendricks - Gonzaga won via TKO (Punches) at 1:01 of round 1.
Dustin Hazelett vs. Tamdan McCrery - Hazelett won via Submission (Armbar) at 3:59 of round 1.
Kenny Florian vs. Joe Stevenson - Florian won via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:03 of round 1.
Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar - Lesnar won via TKO (punches) at 3:07.
BONUS MONEY
At each UFC event, $60,000 is awarded to the winner in several categories. The winners for UFC 91 are:
Fight of the Night: Aaron Riley and Jorge Gurgel
Knockout of the Night: Jeremy Stephens
Submission of the Night: Dustin Hazelett
For more MMA action, be sure and click the following link:
UFC 89 Results - UFC 90 Betting Odds
UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar - Bodog Odds and Full Card
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This week's babe is Brea Bennett, a nude model and aspiring young porn star.
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Another week of the NFL season has passed us by. Let us bid farewell to jolly old Week 10 and welcome in the impish Week 11 (I don’t sound bored, do I?). At least we’re finally past the bye weeks, but that also means that the NFL Network will be stealing some of the games from free TV. Still, at least they had the sense to get rid of Bryant Gumbel.
NFL INJURIES AND UPDATES
Before you go and wager on the outcome of any Week 11 football games, make sure you’re aware of all the latest injuries. When a team is missing a starter or two, it can make a big difference in their overall performance. Here are a few to keep in mind:
Matt Hassel beck (QB - Seahawks) - Returns from back problems this week.
Tony Romo (QB - Cowboys) - Returns from a broken finger.
Larry Johnson (RB - Chiefs) - Returns from suspension.
Reggie Wayen (WR - Colts) - Ankle injury. Expected to play.
Matt Jones (WR - Jaguars) - Thigh injury. Expected to play.
Marques Colston (WR - Saints) - Knee. Expected to play..
Reggie Bush (RB - Saints) - Knee. Might play in a limited capacity.
Derrick Mason (WR - Ravens) - Shoulder. Game time decision.
Steven Jackson (RB - Rams) - Thigh. Not expected to play.
Frank Gore (RB - 49ers) - Neck. Expected to play.
Clinton Portis (RB - Redskins) - Knee. Not expected to play.
NFL WEEK 11 ODDS FROM BODOG
If you’re going to bet on the NFL, you’d be crazy to do it anywhere else besides Bodog. They offer quick payouts, great customer service and an easy-to-use website. Does your other sportsbook do all that?
The following NFL odds are courtesy of Bodog, and my picks, as always, are in bold. If you don‘t see the odds for a game listed, keep checking back. I can guarantee you that Bodog will have them.
Broncos +6 ½ @ Falcons -6 ½
Raiders +10 ½ @ Dolphins -10 ½
Ravens +7 @ Giants -7
Texans +8 ½ @ Colts -8 ½
Eagles -9 @ Bengals +9
Saints -6 @ Chiefs +6
Lions +14 @ Panthers -14
Vikings +4 @ Bucs -4
Rams +6 ½ @ 49ers -6 ½
Titans -3 @ Jaguars +3
Browns +5 @ Bills -5
For more on the NFL, check out the following:
NFL Week 10 - Odds and Predictions
NFL Odds and Predictions - Week 8
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UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar will take place on November 15th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main event features returning heavyweight champion Randy Couture defending his title against Brock Lesnar. The winner of that fight will later face the victor of December’s Frank Mir / Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira match.
UFC 91 - BODOG ODDS AND FULL CARD
Bodog is offering betting lines for every match on the UFC 91 card. Literally anything can happen in a MMA match, so there’s always a good opportunity for bettors. It also doesn’t hurt that Bodog is one of the best sports books out there for fans of MMA.
UFC 91 PRELIMINARY CARD
(Lightweight Bout) Alvin Robinson +110 vs. Mark Bocek -140
(Welterweight Bout) Matt Brown -210 vs. Ryan Thomas +170
(Lightweight Bout) Jorge Gurgel -130 vs. Aaron Riley EVEN
(Lightweight Bout) Jeremy Stephens -145 vs. Rafael dos Anjos +115
UFC 91 MAIN CARD
(Welterweight Bout) Dustin Hazelett -200 vs. Tamdan McCrory +160
(Middleweight Bout) Demian Maia -240 vs. Nate Quarry +190
(Lightweight Bout) Kenny Florian -185 vs. Joe Stevenson +155
(Heavyweight Bout) Gabriel Gonzaga -350 vs. Josh Hendricks +275
(Heavyweight Championship) Randy Couture -105 vs. Brock Lesnar -135
RANDY COUTURE VS. BROCK LESNAR
Randy Couture - The Champion
After patching things up with the UFC, Randy Couture is returning to the Octagon to defend his title. Here are some important facts about the champ.
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 220 pounds
Accomplishments: Olympic wrestling team alternate
One of only two UFC fighters to hold titles in different weight divisions (the other being BJ Penn)
Only 5-time champ in UFC history.
A member of the UFC Hall of Fame
The oldest titles holder in the UFC and MMA (45 years old).
MMA Record: 16-8
Notable Wins: Tim Sylvia, Gabriel Gonzaga, Vitor Belfort, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Pedro Rizzo, Kevin Randleman and Jeremy Horn. (7 wins by KO, 2 wins by submission and 7 wins by decision)
Notable Losses: Chuck Liddell (twice), Josh Barnett, Enson Inoue (4 losses by KO and 4 losses by submission)
Quote: “I’ve watched the footage that’s out there for Brock, and obviously his most recent endeavor in the Octagon was Heath Herring and I see the differences and see the improvement. I have a pretty good idea technically of where he’s coming from because we share that similar wrestling background. I’ve wrestled plenty of guys that are Brock’s size. I don’t believe I’ve fought anybody that’s Brock’s size other than Tim (Sylvia). Most of my recent fights, the guys have been pretty large, at least outweighing me by 25 pounds. So those are things I’ve trained and am prepared to deal with.”
Brock Lesnar - The Challenger
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 265 pounds
Accomplishments: 2000 NCAA wrestling champion
Offered a developmental spot on the Minnesota Vikings
Former WWE heavyweight champion
MMA Record: 2-1
Notable Wins: Heath Herring and Min Soo Kim
Notable Losses: Frank Mir
Quote: “In my mind, before I fought with (Mir), I wanted to come in and fight two or three fights and win those fights and hopefully get a title shot. This has been a blessing in disguise. I wouldn’t even consider Randy as an underdog. He’s a tough son of a bitch. Randy wasn’t an underdog against Gonzaga, nor was he an underdog against Tim Sylvia. I never thought that he was in any of those fights. Randy’s a world-class athlete regardless of his age.”
For more MMA action, be sure to check out the following links:
UFC 89 Results
Results from EliteXC - Kimbo Slice Loses
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After four months of the poker world holding its breath, the latest World Series of Poker Main Event champion has finally been crowned. While Ivan Demidov looked to be the strong favorite once the game started, the eventual winner was none other than Danish player Peter Eastgate.
THE FINAL HAND
As the two remaining players went into heads-up play, Eastgate had 80,300,000 chips to Demidov’s 56,600,000. Eastgate would never let up throughout the grueling heads-up play.
On the final hand, Eastgate limped in from the button, while Demidov checked the big blind. Eastgate wagered 1.25 million on the flop and forced Demidov to call. Demidov checked on the turn and Eastgate bet 2 million. Demidov then put half of his stack into the pot . Eastgate called.
When the river came, Demidov announced that he was going all-in. Eastgate called, and Demidov revealed two pair. But it wasn’t good enough, as Eastgate showed his wheel straight.
Demidov took home over 5 million for his second-place finish, while Eastgate won $9,152,416. With the win, he now vaults into the top 5 of the all-time money list at the WSOP.
BODOG ODDS FOR THE WSOP
Prior to the tournament, Bodog was offering odds on the World Series of Poker main event. Eastgate’s odds to win were 5 to 1, while Bodog set the odds of a Danish player winning at 9 to 2. While Eastgate won it all, they also had him at 10 to 1 to be the first player eliminated at the final table.
For betting odds on sports and other events, be sure to check out Bodog daily. You can also check back here at Dare to Gamble, and we’ll keep you informed of all the latest.
For more poker articles, see the following:
208 WSOP Main Event
WPT and MySpace Unite for Online Poker
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Bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase "hole in one," this week's babe is Anna Rawson. She's an Australian model and pro golfer, and you can catch all of her on the LPGA tour. I'm sure the lesbians on the tour are beside themselves.
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Week 10 of the NFL season is approaching fast, and we’ll see the year’s first Thursday night game tonight (Broncos vs. Browns). I didn’t make any predictions last week, but my Week 8 predictions ended up being awful. I went 4-8-2 for the week, giving me an overall total of 46-46-2. At least I get a chance to improve upon that this week.
Larry Johnson
Ben Roethlisberger
Brady Quinn
The Ravens Secondary
Matt Schaub
NFL WEEK 10 BYES
The following NFL teams are on a bye for Week 10:
Dallas Cowboys
Cincinnati Bengals
Washington Redskins
Tamp Bay Buccaneers
NFL WEEK 10 ODDS FROM BODOG
These are the NFL week 10 odds from Bodog. My pick for the week are in bold. Here’s hoping this week is better than the last one.
Broncos +3 @ Browns -3
Jaguars -7 @ Lions +7
Titans -3 @ Bears +3
Bills +4 @ Patriots -4
Saints +1 @ Falcons -1
Rams +8 @ Jets -8
Seahawks +8 ½ @ Dolphins -8 ½
Packers +2 @ Vikings -2
Ravens -1@ Texans +1
Panthers -9 ½ @ Raiders +9 ½
Chiefs +15 @ Chargers -15
Giants +3 @ Eagles -3
49ers +9 ½ @ Cardinals -9 ½
For more NFL betting lines, see the following:
NFL Odds and Predictions Week Eight
Week Seven Betting from Bodog
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The 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event final table is almost upon us! For the first time in WSOP history, it was decided to move the Main Event final table back several months in an effort to increase the ratings. So, on Sunday, November 9th, the remaining nine players will gather at the Penn and Teller Theater and decide the victor. Within hours of the tournament’s conclusion, the final table will be aired on ESPN.
STACK LEADERS FOR THE 2008 WSOP MAIN EVENT
When the tournament resumes, here are the stack leaders for the 2008 WSOP Main Event:
Dennis Phillips - 26,295,000
Ivan Demidov - 24,400,000
Scott Montgomery - 19,690,000
Peter Eastgate - 18,375,000
Ylon Schwartz - 12,525,000
Darus Suharto - 12,520,000
David ‘Chino’ Rheem - 10,230,000
Craig Marquis - 10,210,000
Kelly Kim - 2,620,000
2008 WSOP MAIN EVENT PAYOUT
Nobody is really going to walk away a loser, as even the 9th-place finisher will get nearly a million bucks. Here’s a complete rundown of the 2008 WSOP Main Event payout:
1st Place: $9,119,517
2nd Place: $5,790,024
3rd Place: $4,503,352
4th Place: $3,763,515
5th Place: $3,088,012
6th Place: $2,412,510
7th Place: $1,769,174
8th Place: $1,286,672
9th Place: $900,670
BODOG ODDS FOR 2008 WORLD SERIES OF POKER
Bodog has a number of different wagers for the upcoming World Series of Poker final table. Besides the ones listed below, you can also wager on the final winning hand, the river card on the final winning hand, and even who gets the dealer button to start the game. Just pop over to Bodog to see all the exciting opportunities.
Who will win the 2008 WSOP Main Event Final Table?
Dennis Phillips 4/1
Craig Marquis 13/2
Ylon Schwartz 15/2
Scott Montgomery 4/1
Darus Suharto 13/2
Chino Rheem 9/2
Ivan Demidov 4/1
Kelly Kim 15/1
Peter Eastgate 5/1
What will be the nationality of the winner of the WSOP Final Table?
USA (Philips, Schwartz, Rheem, Marquis, Kim) 5/7
Canada (Montgomery & Suharto) 2/1
Russia (Demidov) 7/2
Denmark (Eastgate) 9/2
Who will be the first player eliminated from the WSOP Final Table?
Dennis Phillips 15/1
Craig Marquis 6/1
Ylon Schwartz 15/2
Scott Montgomery 10/1
Darus Suharto 7/1
Chino Rheem 5/1
Ivan Demidov 10/1
Kelly Kim 1/1
Peter Eastgate 10/1
For more gambling articles, please see the following:
New Online Slot Machines Available
Hard Rock Brings Poker Lounges to Las Vegas
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This week's babe is Ashley Force, a breakout star in the world of funny car drag racing. IN 2007, she was selected as Rookie of the Year in the funny car division, and she earned her first win in 2008 by defeating her own father. She makes Danica Patrick look like a hag in my opinion. Too bad drag racing isn't more popular, or this hottie would be huge!
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