A dream matchup for anyone that is a basketball junkie, as you get the Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in what should be one of the best NBA Finals the league has seen in years. If you take a look back to the end of the last season there are few that would have picked these two teams to be squaring off in the 2008 NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant demanded being traded before deciding to ride the ship and wound up with a new pal in Paul Gasol and the best record in the Western Conference. The Celtics...
Read more about Celtics Lakers Predictions Belmont Stakes Prop Betting - May 30, 2008The 2008 Belmont Stakes is just around the corner as the final leg of the Triple Crown is set to take place June 7th at Belmont Park. One way to make a horse race even more exciting is to place a wager on the race. While its always fun to place a bet on the race itself, there are other ways you can add a little cash to the wallet during a given event. That is why we are going to give you some prop bets that you might want to take into consideration when you are placing your bet next weekend. Here...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Prop Betting Belmont Stakes Betting Guide - May 30, 2008Betting on horses can be one of the more exciting gambles you make, not only do you get the joy of watching the race, you get immediate results. This coming Saturday June 7th fans gets a treat when the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes gets underway from Belmont Park in New York. There is plenty action that can be placed on a single horse race, as you can either make a simple or complicated bet. The more complicated the bet the better the payout usually is, but your odds of winning drop drastically....
Read more about Belmont Stakes Betting Guide Big Brown Belmont Odds - May 30, 2008There is plenty to get excited for this years 140th running of the Belmont Stakes, as we get to witness the 27th horse take his shot at racing history and try to become only the 12th horse to win the Triple Crown. Big Brown will be at the center of attention when the race gets underway on Saturday June 7th at Belmont Park in New York. The question buzzing around the racetrack is whether or not Big Brown has what it takes to win the 1.5-mile race and become the first horse in 30 years to win the Triple...
Read more about Big Brown Belmont Odds Belmont Stakes Facts - May 29, 2008With the Belmont Stakes right around the corner and an end to the 5 weeks of racing that brings you the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in the 3 leg race for the Triple Crown. There have only been 11 horses to win the Triple Crown, and it’s been 30 years since the last thoroughbred horse has done so. Big Brown will get his chance to join that group as he tries to make history with another big win at the Belmont Stakes. Besides that there are plenty of other interesting things that go along...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Facts Belmont Stakes Odds - May 29, 2008The last leg of the Triple Crown is almost here, as the Belmont Stakes is set to get underway Saturday June 7th at Belmont Park in New York. With a little over a week till the race we are going to take a look at the Belmont Stakes Odds for each horse and see just who the odds makers are picking to have a legit shot at winning this historic race. If you haven’t been paying attention to the first two races, Big Brown will definitely come in as the favorite as he tries to become the first horse in...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Odds Calculating Rakeback - May 29, 2008Rakeback is typically determined based on your monthly rake total for the site with which you have rakeback. If you have a 30 percent rakeback deal with a given site and you pay $500 in rake in a given month, you will get $150 refunded into your poker account the following month. How the Monthly Rakeback Total is Calculated – Dealt or Contributed Dealt Rakeback Although you do not collect every pot from which rake is removed, if you’re dealt cards, you are considered to have contributed rake...
Read more about Calculating Rakeback Best Buy 400 Predictions - May 28, 2008NASCAR is finally heading out of North Carolina as the drivers will be heading up to the Northeast to Dover, Delaware for the Best Buy 400 on Sunday June 1st. There is a little extra value to this race as it is benefiting student clubs for autism speaks. So no matter who crosses the finish line first this weekend at Dover International Speedway there is something you can always take home from helping someone out. When we get down to the race its self we can go all the way back to 1969 when the famous...
Read more about Best Buy 400 Predictions National Spelling Bee Odds - May 28, 2008The Scripps National Spelling Bee is fast approaching and bettors can get in on the action. The odds makers at BetUS have posted odds on the event, allowing you to have predictions on nearly every single possible scenario Students will come from both the United States and Canada to compete with 287 other junior high age students, starting on May 29th at the 2008 Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington. The winner will take home a trophy, a whopping $35,000 in cash, and the recognition that goes along...
Read more about National Spelling Bee Odds 2008 Memorial Tournament - May 26, 2008The Memorial Tournament is set to get underway Thursday May 29th and finish up on Sunday afternoon. The tournament is held at a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course in Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. There was talks that Tiger Woods was going to make his comeback performance this weekend, but fans will have to continue to wait as he has backed out of competition for at least another week. Last week fans saw Phil Mickelson take home his 2nd win of the season at the Crowne Plaza Invitational....
Read more about 2008 Memorial Tournament Past Triple Crown Winners - May 26, 2008With Big Brown just a win away from taking home the Triple Crown we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the Past Triple Crown Winners. Big Brown will look to the Belmont Stakes on Saturday June7th for his chance at history. There have only been 11 horses to ever complete this task that includes first winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. This is considered the greatest accomplishment of a thoroughbred racehorse, and if Big Brown is able to win the Belmont,...
Read more about Past Triple Crown Winners Belmont Stakes Contenders - May 26, 2008With the Belmont Stakes only a couple weeks away we figured it would be a good time to take a look at the top Belmont Stakes Contenders. The race is set to get underway Saturday June 7th at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Many of us already know of Big Brown and his chance of being the first horse in 30 years to win the Triple Crown, but before you go betting the farm on this horse, it’s a good idea to size up his competition in the race. Here is a look at the horses we feel have the best shot...
Read more about Belmont Stakes Contenders Washing Cards - May 22, 2008When the pit boss doesn’t like how hot the cards are on a table he might bring over eight new decks to fill the blackjack shoe. Before the dealer shuffles, she might spread each deck across the table to see if the cards are all there and then start swishing them around. This is done so the casino can achieve some degree of randomization to the deck, and the process described about is called washing. Washing is when a card-shuffler spreads the cards face down on the table and then proceeds...
Read more about Washing Cards Soft Hard Count Rooms - May 22, 2008There are both soft and hard count rooms in the casino. Hard deal with coins and soft deal with paper. When a worker is doing the hard count then they remove and collect the coin drop buckets from the slots, transport them to a room, machine count the change, wrap the coins, and prepare them for either bank drops or a trip back to the gaming floor. When working on the soft count team, you would be in a seperate room with tighter security that deals only with paper currency from the table games....
Read more about Soft Hard Count Rooms Indy 500 Past Champions - May 22, 2008The Indy 500 is the biggest IRL racing event of the year, and one of the biggest races to ever take place. Winning this event can make or break a career just as many people judge other sports teams on whether they can win the Super Bowl or World Championships. With the Indy 500 set to take place this Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during your Memorial Day weekend. The Indy 500 has taken place since the early 1900’s and is a tradition like any other. This year marks the 92 running...
Read more about Indy 500 Past Champions 2008 Indy 500 Predictions - May 21, 2008The Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner as it is set to get underway Sunday May 25th. This is the biggest IRL race of the year and is a Memorial Day treat for all you racing fans out there. With only a couple days left till race day we figured we would make our predictions on the race. The 200-lap 500-mile race is set to start at about 1:11(et) and will be aired on ABC. So grab a few beers and get ready to enjoy the race. The previous two winners of the race are not in the field; Dario Franchitti...
Read more about 2008 Indy 500 Predictions College Bowl Handicapping - May 21, 2008We have this old guide laying around for handicapping the college bowl games and wanted to get it posted for everyone to take advantage of. Remember that even if you had a great college football betting season the bowl season is a completely different animal, and we want to make sure you are as prepared as possible. MOTIVATION The most important thing in our minds is to figure out which teams really want to be involved in the bowl game that they are in. There are some teams that wanted to be in a...
Read more about College Bowl Handicapping Royal Match Blackjack - May 21, 2008The Royal Match is a side bet in blackjack that is based on the first two cards that are dealt to the players. The rules are pretty simple to understand and follow, if the player’s first two cards are suited, then the player is paid 5 to 2. If the player has a royal match (a king and queen of the same suit) then the bet pays out at 25 to 1. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose your hand since you are paid out on your side bet as soon as the first two cards are dealt. The casino’s...
Read more about Royal Match Blackjack Handicapping Pearls - May 21, 2008There are lists out there of different handicapping tips that one should follow if they want to make money by betting off of sports. Of course the easiest way to make a profit is to sign up for the sports picks offered by our expert handicappers. They have proven themselves to be winners and will make profits for you over the long haul, but if you want to go it alone then take a look at some of the tips they have to offer. Bet more underdogs than favorites When looking at NFL totals, bet over...
Read more about Handicapping Pearls Football Totals Wagering - May 21, 2008A lot of people out there make the mistake of focusing only on offensive strengths and weaknesses when they break down the totals. Common questions they take into account for their handicapping is how good the quarterback is, how good he can get the ball downfield, what is the weather going to be like, is the game inside or outside, and so on. While we don’t recommend you ignore these questions, it’s important to also factor in the defensive side of the ball. One thing that you can normally...
Read more about Football Totals Wagering 2008 Coca Cola 600 Preview & Prediction - May 20, 2008The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers wont have to go far this week as this will be the 2nd race in a row at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as fans gear up to watch the Coca Cola 600 on Saturday May 24th. This week drivers will have to be well prepared as the 600 mile race is the longest of the season, and in fact it’s the longest race on any oval track in the world. Last week at this very same track for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race Kasey Kahne was able to win, but because the event isn’t a Series...
Read more about 2008 Coca Cola 600 Preview & Prediction House Edge on Parlays - May 20, 2008One of the most popular bets by sports fans is the parlay. However, you have to think more about the house edge rather than the huge possible payouts if you want to get this habit into check and make the most money off of your sports betting. First off, what is a parlay? A parlay is a way of betting on multiple events with the hopes of a big payoff if every single bet wins. If you lose a single wager then it’s just the same as losing them all because you get nothing in return. If you tie...
Read more about House Edge on Parlays 2008 Indy 500 Odds - May 20, 2008The 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 is less than a week away and we are going to take a look at some of the drivers with the best odds to win this weekend. The race is set to get underway Sunday May 25th in one of the most historic sports venues, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Last season Dario Franchitti took the checkered flag, but will not be defending this weekend. The Indy 500 is the biggest IRL racing event of the year and we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at some of the...
Read more about 2008 Indy 500 Odds Four Aces & Joker in Video Poker - May 20, 2008A few weeks ago while playing video poker I got four aces and a joker before the draw, so I wanted to do a little research on those odds. Here is what I found: The probability of being dealt 5-Aces (53-card deck-including the Joker) before the draw are 2,869,684 to one. If you are playing on the same type of machine and receive four to a royal and the joker dealt naturally the odds on that hand would be 119,569 to one.
Read more about Four Aces & Joker in Video Poker 2008 Cleveland Browns Futures Betting - May 20, 2008Even though it isn’t even June, BetUS Sportsbook has already got the NFL odds up for each one of the divisions and for who is going to win the AFC and NFC. Every team goes into the season with high hopes of making the playoffs, but there are a handful of teams that know that’s where they should be if things play out right. With this article we are going to be taking a look at the Cleveland Browns, who last season surprised a lot of people by going 10-6, but can they get over the hump...
Read more about 2008 Cleveland Browns Futures Betting