Nascar Champ Jimmy Johnson Falls out of Golf Cart and Breaks Wrist -- I promise I can't make up stuff this good up. 200 miles an hour is no problem, but give him something with an electric motor and you are asking for trouble. At least it was his non shifting hand, but it will still put him out 4 weeks and prevent him from competing in the Race of Champions Nations Cup in Paris in a few weeks. My question of course is what does this do to the futures? Bodog still has faith in his 4 wheel skills with odds on Johnson at 9/2 to win the Daytona 500 in February.
Oops, I Did it Again! -- After all the hoopla about Britney Spears and her baby's welfare, there are already rumors about who is going to get custody of Sean and Jayden. Since they will take bets on just about anything, the oddsmakers at Bodog have set the line at -200 on Britney getting full legal and physical custody. I think most of us can agree, whichever way this ruling goes, Britney or K-Fed, it doesn't look good for the little ones.
The Biggest Rivalry of All Time? Michigan and Ohio State face off on Saturday in an Epic Confrontation -- The 1st and 2nd ranked teams will provide a great game to be sure. Will OSU's home field advantage be a factor? The oddsmakers at Bodog sure think so with -7 odds on Ohio State to win. Click Here to see Bodog's statistics on the game to help make your choice.
The Steel is Bent and Almost Broken in Pittsburgh, Vick Gets his Wish, and It’s All Smiles in Dallas. See all the details in Hunters NFL Updates.
Internet Gambling Ban Protesters Headed to Washington D.C.
October 27, 2006 - The voices talking so loudly against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) on forums and blogs across are the internet will be leaving their keyboards on November 3-4 and will be headed to Washington D.C. to protest the latest US prohibition. More on the Internet Gambling Ban Protest
Kansas City Chiefs at Sex Party instead of Preparing for the Big Game? What did T.O. say about his Teammates Now? Read the latest NFL dish and how it is going to effect their games in Hunter's Week 8 Article.
Can the Bengals get back on track at home against the resurgent Panthers? What about the Cardinals after the debacle Monday night? Find out here in our 2006 NFL Week 7 preview article. Check out these lines and more at Sportsbook.com
The Chicago Bears are the NFL’s best team. They will show why tonight when they visit the Cardinals. -- Sportsbook.com has the line at Bears –11.5. Find out why that will not be a problem in our Monday Night Week 6 article.
Friday the 13th, Part VIII -- As expected, President Bush signed the Ports Act into law today without a mention of the appended Gambling Prohibition Act. The fine folks at APCW.org just released a new video which we have included here and shows the duplicity of this legislation's backers Check it out:
Will the Bengals get back on track in Tampa? Does San Francisco stand a chance vs. the Chargers at home? Find out in our 2006 NFL Week 6 preview article. Don’t forget to look at the latest lines at Sportsbook.com
Thanks to a Stout defense, the Baltimore Ravens are 4-0 for the First Time in Franchise History. Do the Denver Broncos have what it takes to change that? Sportsbook.com has the line at Denver –5.5, find out why in our Monday Night Week 5 Article.
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Terrell Owens Makes his Much-Anticipated Return to Philadelphia, but Will it Mean the Cowboys Can Cover a (+2) spread? Check out our latest predictions as well as the latest lines at Sportsbook.com in our 2006 NFL Week Five Preview article.
This Man Just Lost a Billion Dollars: Now How Bad Was Your Day? -- In the wake of the "Black Friday" gaming legislation the US congress passed last week, billions of dollars in value was wiped off the London stock markets on Monday. Key publicly held online gaming companies such as PartyGaming, 888.com, and SportingBet PLC were hit hard by the sell off. More of the Online Gambling Legislation.
Monday Night Football - Packers Vs. Eagles -- The Eagles offense is firing on all cylinders right now. The packers have allowed 84 points through 3 games. One might think that this adds up to a blowout win for Philly, but we’re not so sure. The line is at +11.5 for the Packers at Sportsbook.com. Read our Week 4 MNF article here.
Congress Passes Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcment Act of 2006 -- In end of session, election time politics at its finest, Senator Frist (and possible Presidential candidate in 2008) from Tennessee tacked on an Internet gambling bill to the SAFE Port Act meant to protect America's ports from Terrorism. At first glance, it appears this act criminalizes EFTs from banks to online gambling sites (including sports, poker, and casinos). It is pretty clear EFTs from banks to casinos will be stopped by this, but the question is how "intermediaries" such as Neteller or Moneybookers will be effected, and whether more of the big sites will start proactively banning US players. Here is the full text of the passed bill (Gambling portion starts on page 213). They have set a timeline of 270 days after it is signed into law for implementation to be underway. Due to widespread interest in the topic on behalf of Bet2K and our readers, we are starting a Online Gambling Legislation Blog for easy reference to new and old developments.
NFL Week 4 Preview -- As most teams reach the quarter mark of their season this week, we take a look at the 4 best bets on the board at Sportsbook.com for week 4: See why we like the Bengals over the Patriots this week. Read our NFL Week 4 Article now.
The New Orleans Saints Re-open the Superdome Tonight 13 Mmonths after Hurricane Katrina. -- Will this emotionally charged homecoming propel them to an upset over the Falcons? Our friends at Sportsbook.com have the line at for the Falcons at -4, but which is the sharper bet? Read our Monday Night Football Article to find out
Ben Roethlisberger Has Been Medically Cleared to Play Tonight vs. the Jaguars, but the Question is Will He Play? The odds makers think so as the line is trending towards Pittsburgh. Sportsbook.com has the Steelers favored at -3. Click here to read more about Monday Night Football.
Giants or Eagles? Browns or Bengals? -- Our resident football ace Hunter Williams tells you everything you need to know about this weekends matchups and where the smart money is. Which team is offered at a tempting +10.5 spread at Sportsbook.com? Click here to read the article and find out.
Are You Ready for Some Football? -- After a fun filled opening Sunday in the NFL, we follow it up with not one but two Monday Night games. They offer possibly the best bets of the week one schedule. Sportsbook.com has the Washington Redskins at a –4.5 spread, while the San Diego Chargers are at a –3 spread. Click for our Monday Night Football Week 1 Preview.
A Tale of Two Mannings -- If you find yourself thinking about this Sunday's NFL games today, you are not the only one. After a great opening game Thursday night, we are ready for a Sunday that brings us several excellent matchups including one that might as well have an over/under on number of times the cameras cut to a certain NFL mom. Sportsbook.com has the Colts at an attractive -3.5 spread, but there are other values as well. More weekend game previews
Pittsburgh 28 - Miami 17 -- In a perfect start to the NFL season, Thursday nights game between the Steelers and the Dolphins was filled with twists, turns, and a bit of controversy. For those of us who took advantage of the Mansion free Steelers bet offer, there is no question that Joey Porter is our hero today after his 11th hour interception to cover the spread. More Pittsburgh Miami game details
"To Hedge, or Not to Hedge, That is the Question" -- Ben Roethlisberger has a 27-4 record while leading the Steelers to two AFC championship games and one Super Bowl in two seasons. However, Pittsburgh will be without their leader in this Thursday's NFL opener against the Miami Dolphins after having an emergency appendectomy Sunday. After this news broke, our partners at Sportsbook.com moved the line from Pittsburgh –4.5 to a pick. Read our full analysis of Thursday night's game.
Arizona Cardinals to Win the Super Bowl? -- In his first article for Bet2K, Hunter Williams, our resident football ace, takes a look at the 2007 Super Bowl odds for the NFL and weighs in with the possible sleepers that others have overlooked. Now is the time to get those Super Bowl bets in and take advantage of the good values like the Cardinals at 40-1 from our friends at Sportsbook.com . Invest $100 now for a $4K Christmas Present later. More of our 2007 Super Bowl Preview
Mansion's Free Steelers Bet promotion has closed-- We aren't one to get too excited over any offers here at Bet2K, but this one was too good to not mention. One of our partners, Mansion was kicking off the NFL Season with a Bang! They were offering a risk free $1100 bet on the Steelers opener against Miami. If the Steelers win by 5, you win $1000. If they don't win by 5, then you get your $1100 back. If you don't feel like taking them up on their freeroll, you can place another wager at a another sportsbook like Pinnacle Sports on Miami to lock in a $400+ profit regardless of who wins. Click here for more details on the bet including the hedge for a guaranteed profit.
Roethlisberger OUT! Along with his appendix! -- Pittsburgh Steeler's quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was feeling ill before practice today which turned out to require an appendectomy. This means he won't be able to play in the season opener against Miami on Thursday. How long he will be out is uncertain at this time. This will likely turn the -4.5 odds Pittsburgh had at Mansion on its ear when the bets go back up in the morning, and make Miami the favorite. More on this story.
Mike Boogie Wins Head of Household and Nominates Janelle and Erika -- Now that Big Brother is down to the final 4, HoH and PoV are more critical than ever. Chilltown winning HoH this week was a critical move and it should have made it clear to Erika that her "show-mance" was a "ho-mance". Will Janelle and Erika do the right thing and turn on Chilltown? We will see soon enough.
"Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin dies in tragic accident -- This isn't exactly gambling related news (until crocodile wrangling becomes an olympic sport), but we were always entertained with his outbursts of "Crikey!" and "Look at that beauty". He was diving while filming a special and reportedly was stung in the chest by the barb of a stingray in a "million to one" fatal shot. RIP Croc Hunter! A little consolation is that he died doing what he loved.
Agassi Continues his Fairy Tale run: His Next Opponent B. Becker -- No, not that B. Becker. With his latest upset victory over 8th ranked Baghdatis, Andre Agassi will be facing Benjamin Becker from Germany. Is it possible for Agassi to go all the way? Oddsmakers at SportsInterAction were giving the nod to the veteran Agassi at 1.28 vs Becker at 3.25. More on the Agassi vs Becker match.
Big Brother All Stars Down to the Final Four -- With the double eviction of Danielle followed by George, the final four in Big Brother All Stars was set. Chilltown vs. their "showmances". In light of this latest development, Bodog has Will at the best odds at 1/1 to win. More about last night's show.
Will Mel Gibson Violate His Probation? -- Our controversial partner Bodog is willing to bet on it! After his recent DUI arrest and rumors of anti-Semitic remarks during the arrest, Gibson, the star of many films and producer and director of "The Passion of the Christ" will be under a reported 3 year probation deal. Bodog is giving odds of +300 that he will break one of the conditions by the end of 2006. If you think Gibson will behave, then odds are offered at -500.
Agassi Wins First Round in his Final U.S. Open -- In an emotional moment, Andre Agassi defeated Andrei Pavel at Flushing Meadows, coming back after losing the first set. This moves Agassi on to the second round where he will face eighth seeded Marcos Baghdatis. Will his swan song continue? Time will tell but I can tell you everyone is rooting for a good farewell performance from the icon except for his opponents :)
Danielle and George on the Block after James' Surprise Eviction and Danielle's POV Win This one was a big surprise to the oddsmakers at Bodog who had James as the overwhelming favorite to win Big Brother All Stars. Their loss is the sharp bettor's gain though. Will Janelle dodge eviction once again? Will Chilltown keep playing all sides like a chessmaster? Bodog now is giving the best odds on Will and Danielle at 1/1 for both.
Bend It Like Beckham for 2 More Years? -- Soccer star David Beckham is embroiled in a bit of controversy regarding his current contract. His contract was set to expire at the end of this season. Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has stated a two year offer is on the table, but Beckham's camp was quick to state nothing was finalized yet. Could Beckham become a free agent at the end of the season?. How will this affect Real Madrid's odds in 2007? Our friends at Nine.com are offering attractive +800 odds on Real Madrid to win the 2006-07 Champions League. Where is your money?
Tiger Wins 4th Consecutive PGA Tour Title -- With his victory at the Bridgestone Invitational he has proved that Tiger Woods is back, and in a big way. It was ten years ago today that Tiger turned pro and set the golfing world on fire. By dropping an 8 foot putt for a birdie in the 4th extra hole, he defeated Stewart Cink. This makes the 52nd PGA Tour title for Tiger.
Venus Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open -- On Friday Venus Williams announced she wouldn't be playing in this years U.S. Open due to a lingering wrist injury. Our friends at Bodog have Justine Henin-Hardenne as the favorite 9/4 with Maria Sharapova close behind at 14/5. Where is your money?
Howie Was the Latest Season Six Casualty of Big Brother All Stars. -- A last minute attempt to influence Chicken George to put up Will from Chilltown was shunted by 11th hour comments by Mike Boogie. Mike winning the HoH more or less sealed Janelle's fate this next week unless she wins POV since she is the likely target. Our friends at Bodog still like James at 1/2 to win Big Brother All Stars.
Are You Ready for Some Football?-- That time of the year has finally come. Preseason games have commenced and we are just 3 weeks away from the start of the real season. There is no better time to get your Super Bowl choices in now at great odds for your teams. How does 18/1 sound for the Miami Dolphins? Or maybe you like to play the favorites and will take 7/1 on the New England Patriots. Get your bets in at Bodog now! Play Hard!
Bet on NFL Football -It's that time of the year again! Let's get ready to rumble! 
Bet on 2006 NBA --The season begins. Will the Heat repeat? 
Bet on 2006 PGA - Can Tiger overcome his obstacles? Where is your money? 
Online Gambling Legislation Blog - 
Internet Gambling Ban Protesters Headed to Washington D.C.
Kansas City Chiefs at Sex Party instead of Preparing for the Big Game? What did T.O. say about his Teammates Now? Read the latest NFL dish and how it is going to effect their games in 
The Chicago Bears are the NFL’s best team. They will show why tonight when they visit the Cardinals. -- 
Thanks to a Stout defense, the Baltimore Ravens are 4-0 for the First Time in Franchise History. Do the Denver Broncos have what it takes to change that? 
This Man Just Lost a Billion Dollars: Now How Bad Was Your Day? -- In the wake of the "Black Friday" gaming legislation the US congress passed last week, billions of dollars in value was wiped off the London stock markets on Monday. Key publicly held online gaming companies such as PartyGaming, 888.com, and SportingBet PLC were hit hard by the sell off. 
Monday Night Football - Packers Vs. Eagles -- The Eagles offense is firing on all cylinders right now. The packers have allowed 84 points through 3 games. One might think that this adds up to a blowout win for Philly, but we’re not so sure. The line is at +11.5 for the Packers at Sportsbook.com. 
Congress Passes Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcment Act of 2006 -- In end of session, election time politics at its finest, Senator Frist (and possible Presidential candidate in 2008) from Tennessee tacked on an Internet gambling bill to the SAFE Port Act meant to protect America's ports from Terrorism. At first glance, it appears this act criminalizes EFTs from banks to online gambling sites (including sports, poker, and casinos). It is pretty clear EFTs from banks to casinos will be stopped by this, but the question is how "intermediaries" such as 
NFL Week 4 Preview -- As most teams reach the quarter mark of their season this week, we take a look at the 4 best bets on the board at 
Hunter, our Resident Football Ace, Weighs in on the Week 3 Matchups -- The line is a tight +2 on the Bengals and Steelers game at 
Giants or Eagles? Browns or Bengals? -- Our resident football ace Hunter Williams tells you everything you need to know about this weekends matchups and where the smart money is. Which team is offered at a tempting +10.5 spread at 
Are You Ready for Some Football? -- After a fun filled opening Sunday in the NFL, we follow it up with not one but two Monday Night games. They offer possibly the best bets of the week one schedule. 
A Tale of Two Mannings -- If you find yourself thinking about this Sunday's NFL games today, you are not the only one. After a great opening game Thursday night, we are ready for a Sunday that brings us several excellent matchups including one that might as well have an over/under on number of times the cameras cut to a certain NFL mom. 
Pittsburgh 28 - Miami 17 -- In a perfect start to the NFL season, Thursday nights game between the Steelers and the Dolphins was filled with twists, turns, and a bit of controversy. For those of us who took advantage of the 
Arizona Cardinals to Win the Super Bowl? -- In his first article for Bet2K, Hunter Williams, our resident football ace, takes a look at the 2007 Super Bowl odds for the NFL and weighs in with the possible sleepers that others have overlooked. Now is the time to get those Super Bowl bets in and take advantage of the good values like the Cardinals at 40-1 from our friends at 
Mike Boogie Wins Head of Household and Nominates Janelle and Erika -- Now that Big Brother is down to the final 4, HoH and PoV are more critical than ever. Chilltown winning HoH this week was a critical move and it should have made it clear to Erika that her "show-mance" was a "ho-mance". Will Janelle and Erika do the right thing and turn on Chilltown? We will see soon enough.
"Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin dies in tragic accident -- This isn't exactly gambling related news (until crocodile wrangling becomes an olympic sport), but we were always entertained with his outbursts of "Crikey!" and "Look at that beauty". He was diving while filming a special and reportedly was stung in the chest by the barb of a stingray in a "million to one" fatal shot. RIP Croc Hunter! A little consolation is that he died doing what he loved. 
Agassi Continues his Fairy Tale run: His Next Opponent B. Becker -- No, not that B. Becker. With his latest upset victory over 8th ranked Baghdatis, Andre Agassi will be facing Benjamin Becker from Germany. Is it possible for Agassi to go all the way? Oddsmakers at 
Big Brother All Stars Down to the Final Four -- With the double eviction of Danielle followed by George, the final four in Big Brother All Stars was set. Chilltown vs. their "showmances". In light of this latest development, 
Will Mel Gibson Violate His Probation? -- Our controversial partner 
Agassi Wins First Round in his Final U.S. Open -- In an emotional moment, Andre Agassi defeated Andrei Pavel at Flushing Meadows, coming back after losing the first set. This moves Agassi on to the second round where he will face eighth seeded Marcos Baghdatis. Will his swan song continue? Time will tell but I can tell you everyone is rooting for a good farewell performance from the icon except for his opponents :) 
Danielle and George on the Block after James' Surprise Eviction and Danielle's POV Win This one was a big surprise to the oddsmakers at 
Bend It Like Beckham for 2 More Years? -- Soccer star David Beckham is embroiled in a bit of controversy regarding his current contract. His contract was set to expire at the end of this season. Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has stated a two year offer is on the table, but Beckham's camp was quick to state nothing was finalized yet. Could Beckham become a free agent at the end of the season?. How will this affect Real Madrid's odds in 2007? Our friends at 
Tiger Wins 4th Consecutive PGA Tour Title -- With his victory at the Bridgestone Invitational he has proved that Tiger Woods is back, and in a big way. It was ten years ago today that Tiger turned pro and set the golfing world on fire. By dropping an 8 foot putt for a birdie in the 4th extra hole, he defeated Stewart Cink. This makes the 52nd PGA Tour title for Tiger. 
Venus Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open -- On Friday Venus Williams announced she wouldn't be playing in this years U.S. Open due to a lingering wrist injury. Our friends at 
Howie Was the Latest Season Six Casualty of Big Brother All Stars. -- A last minute attempt to influence Chicken George to put up Will from Chilltown was shunted by 11th hour comments by Mike Boogie. Mike winning the HoH more or less sealed Janelle's fate this next week unless she wins POV since she is the likely target. Our friends at 
