Maximum Coin Amount
March 4, 2008
Why you should play the maximum coin amount at the slot machines from Mark Pilarski. Next time you’re front and center of a one-armed bandit, give the paytable a once-over and you’ll note that when five coins are wagered, all winning hands, except for the royal flush, are paid out multiplied by a factor of 5. The royal commonly pays mucho more. By not playing the maximum coin amount on most video poker machines, your overall return is affected. For example, playing short reduces the long-term...
Las Vegas Restaurants
March 4, 2008
When you need a break from gambling and are looking to get refreshed, check out our Las Vegas restaurants to enjoy the best dinning experiences. The staff at Bodog have came up with some of the top choices on the Las Vegas strip. Some of the best chefs in the world can now be found at these massive and expensive hotels. There are a bunch of reasons why people head to Las Vegas. There’s gambling, shows, the fact that you can stumble around with a beer and you won’t get arrested. Now...
Las Vegas Golf Courses
March 4, 2008
Some people like to gamble, others need a break and they will look for the best Las Vegas golf courses available. Let us be your guide if you are looking to get away from the casino for a bit and enjoy yourself in the Vegas sun. The guys from Bodog where more than happy to write us a review of some of their top choices. When you come to Las Vegas you’re not looking to get the same old song and dance that you can get back home and Vegas understands this. The courses you find in this city are...
Best Las Vegas Bars
March 4, 2008
If you are making a trip to Sin City then you need to know this list of some of the coolest and best Las Vegas bars. With so much happening, Vegas can be a little overwhelming, so here are a few of the more fabulous (and infamous) bars to check out. Rum Jungle – The Mandalay Bay If you’re in Vegas then you’ll probably be interested in taking in some of its more carnivalesque bar atmosphere. Rum Jungle is a zoo with a dress code; go-go dancers in cages, waterfalls, trapeze artists flipping...
Large Bets at Binions
March 4, 2008
There was an episode of CSI that talked about a guy who went into a Las Vegas casino and bet one millions dollars on one roll of the dice. He lost. Even though this is a fictional TV show and not real life, this story is based on some fact. The old Binion’s Horseshoe Casino was a favorite among people who wanted the best odds in town without a lot of extras. One of our favorites stories from this casino was that of an adventurous gambler named William Lee Bergstrom from Austin, Texas. Bergstrom...
2008 NFL Mock Draft
March 4, 2008
The NFL draft is fast approaching and fans everywhere are wondering whom their teams are going to take in this year’s draft. The draft is set to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York on April 26-27. With a bunch of very talented underclassmen and some amazing senior talent, teams will spend the next couple months dissecting all kinds of players hoping to find gold in this years draft. While a lot can happen with players stock rising and falling, here is a look at our first round...
2008 PODS Championship
March 4, 2008
This week the PGA TOUR will stay in the warm Florida sunshine, as the players make their way to Tampa Bay. Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club’s Copperhead golf course will be hosting the 9th annual event. While the tournament was formally known as the Tamp Bay Classic, then switching to the Chrysler Classic in 2003, this will be the second year the tournament has adopted the new name of the PODS Championship. The ageless Mark Calcavecchia was able to hold on for the victory last year. Copperhead...
Texas Longhorns Odds to Win 2008 NCAA Tournament
March 3, 2008
Many people thought that the Texas Longhorns were the best team of the country heading into its match up against in state rival Texas Tech, but the Longhorns got a big surprise when the Red Raiders pulled off an impressive 83-80 victory. With that loss the Longhorns drop to 24-5 and move back to a tie with Kansas atop the Big 12 Conference standings at 11-3, but hold the tiebreaker as they beat Kansas earlier in the year. Playing in one of the toughest conferences in the country they had a pretty...
Louisville Cardinals Odds to Win 2008 NCAA Tournament
March 3, 2008
The Louisville Cardinals had a rough start to the season as they were at one point 5-3 after losing tough home games to BYU and Dayton and a road game at a very good Purdue game. Since losing to Purdue this team has went 18-3 doing most of its damage in the very tough Big East Conference. They are currently 13-3 in the conference putting them in a tie with Georgetown for first place. In conference they have also beaten ranked Marquette twice, highly ranked Georgetown, and most recently a big win...
Tennessee Vols Odds to Win 2008 Tournament
March 3, 2008
The Tennessee Volunteers beat the #1 ranked Memphis Tigers and were rewarded with their first #1 ranking in school history. But that probably won’t last long as the team battled Vanderbilt early in the week, and were shocked 72 -69. While they are likely to lose their #1 ranking, they should remain in the top 5. Tennessee is currently 25-3 overall and leading the SEC East at 11-2. The Volunteers are a lock for the NCAA Tournament, but a #1 seed could still be up in the air. They will need...