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AT&T National Predictions

This weekend the PGA Tour will be heading to Washington D.C. and Jason Lowry is ready to bring you his 2008 AT&T National Tournament predictions. Last week Kenny Perry was able to take home the Buick Open with a -19 performance. With many of the big name golfers taking the weekend off due to it being the 4th of July, its another weekend for many of the lesser name golfers to shine. While you could usually expect to see Tiger Woods in the field because he host the event, fans miss out on that... 

2008 Missouri Tigers

The upcoming NCAA football season is just around the corner, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Missouri Tigers football predictions, but first lets take a little closer look at the upcoming team the Tigers will be sending to the field this season. The Tigers are coming off a great season, and were just one game away from playing in the National Championship. Because of their loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game they missed out, and were sent to the Cotton Bowl where they man handled... 

2008 Baylor Bears

Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Baylor Bears football predictions, but before we get to that lets take a closer look at what this team will be bringing to the field in the upcoming season. The Bears struggled again going just 3-9 overall and a sad 0-8 in the Big 12 South. This year the Bears are going with a new head coach in Art Briles, and it will be his job to get the 15 returning starters to turn things around and get this team to a bowl game once again. The Bears haven’t seen their... 

2008 Texas A&M Aggies

There is plenty to get excited about, with only a couple months left till college football Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Texas A&M Aggies football predictions. The Aggies are fresh off a 7-6 season and were 4-4 in the Big 12, but suffered a disappointing loss to Penn State in the Alamo Bowl. The Aggies will be in their first season with new head coach Mike Sherman, who will have a lot of work cut out for him with only 10 returning starters from last season. With the Big 12 looking like... 

2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys

The 2008 football season is coming up quick and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys football predictions, but before we get right into where they will finish the season lets take a closer look at what they are bringing back on both sides of the ball this season. The Cowboys are coming off an okay season going 7-6, but did finish off the season with a big win over Indiana at the Insight Bowl. This year head coach Mike Gundy has his work cut out if he wants to compete in the... 

2008 Texas Longhorns

If you are starting to get excited about the upcoming NCAA Football season, than you aren’t alone as Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Texas Longhorns football predictions. The Longhorns finished the season pretty strong after losing 2 straight in the middle of the season, they went 6-1 including a beating of Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl to finish the season 10-3 overall. Head coach Mack Brown could be facing one of his more difficult years to finish in the top 2 of the Big 12 South... 

2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders

We are only a couple months away from the beginning of another NCAA football season, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football predictions. The Red Raiders are coming off a pretty successful season where they finished up 9-4 including 31-28 win over Virginia in the Gator Bowl. The Red Raiders have the most returning starters of any team in the Big 12 with 18, and head coach Mike Leach could very well be thinking his team is good enough to win the Big 12 South this... 

2008 Oklahoma Sooners

The upcoming NCAA football season is right around the corner and professional handicapper Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Oklahoma Sooners football predictions. The Sooners are coming off a pretty impressive season as they were able to go 11-3 and win the Big 12 title over at the time No. 1 Missouri. Things didn’t go so well in the Fiesta Bowl as they got thumped by West Virginia 48-28. Bob Stoops is entering his 10th year as head coach, and he will have 13 returning starters coming back... 

Lenox Industrial Tools 301

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers are heading to Loudon, New Hampshire for the Lenox Industrial Tools 301. The race is set to take place at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and this year will mark the first time that the race goes 301 laps instead of 300. The reason for this is that Lenox wants to imply the fact that they go the extra mile, and its already been called “The Extra Mile, at the Magic Mile.” Last year Denny Hamlin was the first across the finish and it was his first win in the car... 

Holt Vs. Torres Predictions

On Saturday July 5th boxing fans are set for a big time rematch when WBO Light Welterweight Champion of the World Ricardo “Mochuelo” Torres takes on the No. 2 Welterweight Kendall Holt for the 2nd time. These two fighters first squared off in September of 2007 at Country Clubs Salon Jumbo in Barranquilla, but this time the fight is set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. In the first fight Torres won by technical knockout in the 11th round to... 

2008 Buick Open

The PGA Tour is at it again this week, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Buick Open predictions. The event is set to take place at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Glan Blanc, Michigan. While many of the fans are likely disappointed with the news that Tiger Woods is done for the season, it give many golfers a much greater chance to win, including this weekend at the Buick Open where Tiger has won 2 times in his career. There has been a trend of long hitters doing well at Warwick Hills,... 

UFC 86

While there is plenty to get excited about over the 4th of July weekend, there is a little extra excitement for UFC fans. On Saturday July 5th Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will defend his Light Heavyweight title against Forrest Griffin at UFC 86 live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center. After finishing up their duties as coaches for the Ultimate Fighter last weekend, its time for these two guys to show their teams what UFC fight is all about. For those that don’t follow the sport... 

Pro Gamblers

How would you like to become a professional gambler?  Think about it, living in a casino, relying on betting for your livelihood?  It’s a risky business, but full of excitement so just how would you go about doing it? Bankroll The first thing is, you absolutely need to have an adequate bankroll. Just like any other business, gambling can have its ups and downs periodically. An adequate bankroll will help carry a player during one of those expected losing streaks. Location Second, a person... 

Buy & Lay Craps Wagers

Today we look to explain what a “Buy” bet is in craps and what is the house advantage.  Of course then we also have to break down “lay wagers.” A buy bet is essentially the same as a Place bet except that you pay a commission of 5% on the amount of your wager. If you win, the casino will pay you at the true odds, minus 5%. You get the best bang for your buck when you wager at least $20, because the minimum commission the casino will charge you for making a Buy wager is a buck, which... 

Craps Decision Lengths

Let’s say that you are playing craps and make a bet on the pass line.  The shooter establishes a point during the come-out roll and you take the odds with no other wagers.  How many throws can you expect to come before a decision, either the point is repeated or the ugly seven shows up? A seven can be made with six of the possible 36 combinations the dice can form.  A four or 10 can be formed three ways each.  If either of these numbers is the point, the chance of settling the bet on any... 

Roulette Systems

We get asked quite a few questions about roulette betting systems, and we have tried to convince our readers that they are not worth following. One of the most simple ones is the Martingale System, where you double your bet after each loss.  This system can be hazardous to your bankroll as the bets will get very large, very fast.  Even if you have a large bankroll that can handle these large bets, table maximums will bring this system to it’s knees quickly. Then there is the cancellation,... 

12 Against A 2

We have said time and time again that the never-bust strategy in blackjack is a bad bet and the players need to focus in on playing perfect basic strategy.  This means that there are no real hard and fast rules that can be broken down in a single line, but there are a few nuances worked in.  One invovles a 12 against a two or a three.   Even if we do not consider the depletion of the deck, the 12 hand is different from most other stiff hands because you have 9 cards that will improve your hand... 

Sports Betting Percentage to Win

If you have ever done any sports betting, then you know that consistently beating the books for a profit is no easy task.  But have you ever wondered just what the percentage is that you have to win in order to break even? The person that you are trying to beat is the odds maker, not necessarily your bookmaker.  The bookmaker just acts as a sort of middle man who operates at a small profit margin who is looking to take equal action on both sides of the game (and thus rake in the juice or vigorish).  ... 

2008 SEC Conference Predictions

If you keep up with NCAA football, then you know that the SEC is one of the best, if not the best conference in the country. Rarely do you find an easy game in conference play, and if you don’t capitalize on it when you do, you are only shooting yourself in the foot. With the football season right around the corner Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 SEC Conference Predictions. SEC EAST 1) Florida Gators While many people around the country are already counting Georgia as the top dog in... 

2008 Vanderbilt Commodores

There is plenty to get excited about if you are a college football fan, as the season continues to get closer and closer to the first kickoff. A team can change from on top to the bottom in a blink of an eye, Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Vanderbilt Commodores football predictions, for a team that finished last in the SEC East at 2-6 and 5-7 overall. Head coach Bobby Johnson will have his hands full if he wants to get this team out of the bottom of the SEC, as they not only lost one of the... 

2008 Kentucky Wildcats

The 2008 NCAA football season is almost here, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Kentucky Wildcats football predictions. The Wildcats were one of the surprise teams of 2007 as they were 6-1 at point and one of the top 10 teams in the country after it shocked LSU at home. The rest of the season didn’t go so well as they finished up the rest of the season going just 1-4 in the SEC after that big win. The team was able to take down Florida State in the Music City Bowl. The Wildcats lose... 

2008 Mississippi State Bulldogs

Its that time of year to start getting excited about the upcoming NCAA football season, and Jason Lowry is here today to bring you his 2008 Mississippi State Bulldogs football predictions. The Bulldogs are coming off a pretty successful season as they finished up 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the SEC West. With 14 returning starters head coach Sylvester Croom will try and send the Bulldogs to consecutive bowl games for the first time since 1999 and 2000. The Bulldogs finished off the season on a good not... 

2008 Mississippi Rebels

With football season continuing to get closer and closer Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Mississippi Rebels football predictions. The Rebels are coming off a pretty disappointing season where they finished 3-9 overall and 0-8 in the SEC West for the worst record in the whole conference. Head coach Houston Nutt will be making his debut with the Rebels, and should be glad to see 16 starters returning from a year ago. While its hard to imagine a team that couldn’t win a game in conference... 

2008 Alabama Crimson Tide

Its getting time to start thinking about the upcoming football season, and Jason Lowry is ready to help you out with his 2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football predictions. The Tide are coming off a solid season with a 7-6 overall record that included a 30-24 victory over Colorado in the Independence Bowl. Head coach Nick Saban will be in his 2nd season at Alabama and it will likely be a matter of time before he has this team competing for a National Championship. The Tide return 13 starters from a... 

2008 Arkansas Razorbacks

Even though the team lost the dynamic duo at running back in Darren McFadden and Felix Jones. Head coach Bobby Petrino will have his hands full this season as the Razorbacks only return 11 starters from last year’s team that finished the regular season at 8-5 overall and 4-4 in the SEC West. Professional handicapper Jason Lowry is set to make his 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks football predictions. With so much talent gone there is going to be a number of positions up for grabs this season, and we... 

2008 South Carolina Gamecocks

If you are a football fan than you are like us and can’t wait for the upcoming NCAA season to get underway. To get ready for the season Jason Lowry is making his way through each team, and today he is going to make his 2008 South Carolina Gamecocks football predictions. Last year the Gamecocks startered the season at 6-1 and were #6 in the country, but what happened next many fans don’t want to remember. The Gamecocks went on to lose their remaining 5 games, and were not awarded a bowl... 

2008 Tennessee Volunteers

Its that time of year for Jason Lowry to make his 2008 Tennessee Volunteers football predictions. The Vols had a pretty good season going 10-4 overall including a 21-17 win over Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl. Also many people seem to forget that this was the team that won the SEC East last year over Georgia. This year might be a little tougher for head coach Phillip Fulmer as he brings back just 14 starters from a year ago. While we don’t think it will get anywhere near as bad this year as... 

2008 LSU Tigers

There is plenty to get excited about this time of year, as we inch closer and closer to the upcoming college football season. With so many good teams and just never knowing what will happen any given season, Jason Lowry is ready to make 2008 LSU Tigers football predictions. The Tigers are your defending National Champions, and should be very thankful to teams like West Virginia who opened the door for LSU with a late loss last season. The Tigers destroyed Ohio State in the BCS Championship game,... 

2008 Toyota Save Mart 350

Last week Dale Earnhartdt Jr. finally got on the board this season, as he captured his first win of the Sprint Cup Series at the LifeLock 400. Also worth mentioning Kasey Kahne kept his hot streak alive as he finished second and continued his climb to the top of the point standings. This week Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Toyota/Save Mart 350 predictions. As drivers head to the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California for the race on Sunday June 22nd, some fans might not realize that this is... 

2008 Auburn Tigers

With the NCAA football season only a short time away Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Auburn Tigers football predictions. The Tigers are coming off an overall record of 9-4, but were just 5-3 in the SEC WEST. The Tigers did finish the season on a good note as they were able to beat Clemson in the Chik-Fil-A Bowl. Head coach Tommy Tuberville will be entering his 10th season at Auburn, and hopes that with 16 returning starters this team can compete once again at the top of the SEC. The team did... 

Betting on Hardways

Today we are going to try to give you some secrets to hardway betting in craps. Most people who play craps know that these bets have high payoffs, with the six and the eight paying 9:1 and the four or ten paying 7:1, but the payoff only comes when two identical numbers are rolled. These means you need either 2 -2 (4), 3 -3 (6), 4 -4 (8), or a 5 -5 (10). 1 -1 (2) and 6 -6 (12) do not count as hardways because that is the only way they can roll. This means that if you bet on a hard eight then you... 

Origin of Poker

Nobody knows exactly how the game of poker originated, or how the word poker even came to be associated with the game. Even the game’s most respected historians think the game probably evolved from several different games. The word poker probably comes from an eighteenth century French game, Poque. The Germans may also be involved with their game Pochspiel. There are still others who think it may have came from the Hindu word, pukka. Of course there is also the slang word, “poke,”... 

2008 Georgia Bulldogs

The SEC is one of college footballs most talented conferences and one of the toughest to predict, but that won’t stop Jason Lowry from making his 2008 Georgia Bulldogs football predictions. The Bulldogs were an impressive 11-2 last season, and had they been able to beat Tennessee we might be talking about a team that is coming off a National Championship. The finished tied with Tennessee at 6-2 in the SEC East, but due to the loss against them Tennessee got the shot at LSU instead of Georgia... 

2008 Florida Gators

The NCAA football season is right around the corner, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Florida Gators football predictions. The Gators are coming off a pretty solid season behind Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, as he led the Gators to a 9-4 overall record, but the Gators were just 5-3 in conference play. While it might be a little disappointing coming off a National Championship in 2006, you have to look at the talent this team lost before last season. With 16 returning starters coming... 

2008 Travelers Championship

What a weekend of golf at the US Open, as Tiger Woods needed 91 holes to take out Rocco Mediate in one of most dramatic finishes to a golf event in years. The US Open is the only tournament that requires golfers to play an additional 18 holes to decide the winner if they are tied after 72, and that wasn’t enough as they needed one more to figure out who was going to win. With the US Open being as tough as it is, many players will be taking a week off to relax and recover. Even with some of... 

2008 Big 10 Predictions

The NCAA football season is quickly sneaking up on us, and its time for Jason Lowry to make his 2008 Big 10 football predictions. Last year Ohio State was able to take the Championship home after going an impressive 7-1, a game ahead of Illinois and Michigan. There is plenty of talent that comes out of the Big 10 each and every year, and 2007 was no different as they sent 28 players to the NFL in the draft. This included 4 first round picks in #1 OT Jake Long from Michigan, #6 DE Vernon Gholston... 

2008 Indiana Hoosiers

There is still a couple months till the NCAA Football season gets underway, but Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Indiana Hoosiers football predictions. The Hoosiers are coming off a pretty solid season, as they found there way into the Insight Bowl against Oklahoma State. Though they were unable to win the game, first year head coach Bill Lynch let Indiana to a 7-6 overall record and a 3-5 record in the Big 10. So though the Hoosier weren’t great in conference play they did do a good job... 

2008 Northwestern Wildcats

With the NCAA football season approaching sooner than you might realize its time for Jason Lowry to make his 2008 Northwestern Wildcats football predictions. The Wildcats are coming off another disappointing season as they finished just 3-5 in the Big 10, but were good enough in their non-conference schedule to have an overall record of 6-6. Even though they reached the magical number of 6 wins, they were not rewarded with a Bowl game. The team has yet to put together a winning season under head... 

2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers

It is that time of year to start talking football, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers football predictions, but before we get to that lets take a little closer look at this team and what it is bringing to both sides of the ball this season. The Golden Gophers are coming off a miserable season where they managed to win just 1 game overall, and were shut out in Big 10 play going 0-8. In what will be the final year at the Metrodome it doesn’t look like it is going... 

Research to Win at the Casino

Everybody likes to win money at the casinos. Second best is being able to participate in the action for a satisfactorily long session on a stake that seemed sensible before leaving home. A distant third is not tapping a spouse, friend, or debit/credit kiosk in the lobby in a desperate effort to continue or recover. Frequent players know they can enhance their prospects by diligently studying their favorite games. They learn or devise strategies for decisions, alternate wagers, and betting combinations... 

Tips for Occassional Casino Goers

There are plenty of players out there who only occasionally make a trip to the casino, and we want to make sure that if this is the case for you then you get the most out of your trips.  These are three strategies that we think you can put into play right away to win more and have more fun at the casino. Video Poker Over Slots Video Poker gives you the advantage of higher paybacks than if you play slots.  If you want to learn more about the game, pick up a few books from the experts and read some... 

Choosing a Casino for Blackjack

Smart players realize that not all casinos offer up the same kind of value when it comes to playing blackjack. There is some type of local government that regulates all casinos, but in most cases the casino itself sets its own specific rules for each game. In Nevada, riverboats, and even Native American casinos located throughout the country regulate their own games. Let’s take a look at Las Vegas, where most casinos on the strip require dealers to stand on all 17s, which includes a soft... 

2008 Pac 10 Predictions

The upcoming NCAA Football season is just getting closer and closer, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Pac 10 football predictions. The Pac 10 is known for producing some high quality players and excellent football players. Over the last few years it has been the USC show as they have been winning division and national titles like its easy. The Pac 10 sent 34 players to the NFL in this year’s draft, including first round picks USC DT Sedrick Ellis at #7, USC OLB Keith Rivers #9, Oregon... 

2008 Purdue Boilermakers

It’s that time of year where the football season is just around the corner, and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Purdue Boilermakers football predictions. Coming off a disappointing season where they finished the Big 10 season at 3-5 after starting the season 5-0 including 4 non-conference wins. In what head coach Joe Tiller is calling his last at Purdue the team will be returning 14 starters in hope that they can make his last year something special. The Boilermakers will have to do without... 

2008 Iowa Hawkeyes

Jason Lowry is at it again and this time he is making his 2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football predictions. The Hawkeyes are coming off a very disappointing season where they finish 6-6 overall and just 4-4 in the Big 10. It was the first time in years that head coach Kirk Ferentz wasn’t able to get this team into a bowl game, and it has many Hawkeye fans wondering what went wrong. Just a few years ago this team was winning nearly 10 games a year and even had a share of the Big 10 title in 2004. Some... 

2008 LifeLock 400

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is heading to Michigan this weekend and that means Jason Lowry is set to make his 2008 LifeLock 400 predictions. On Sunday June 15th drivers will be getting ready to tackle Michigan International Speedway for the first of two races held there this season. The first is 400 miles of speed that will take the drivers 200 laps to finish. The race started back in 1969 with Cale Yarborough and his Mercury car taking home the first checkered flag. Mercury cars continued to dominate... 

2008 Michigan State Spartans

Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Michigan State Spartans football predictions, as the season continues to grow closer. The Spartans finished last season at 7-6 overall but just 3-5 in the Big 10. It was Mark Dantonio’s first season as head coach of the Spartans, and the team showed signs of returning to a contender in the Big 10. While the team finished with 6 losses last year, they didn’t lose a game by more than 7 points all year. This included a difficult 3-point loss to Boston College... 

2008 Michigan Wolverines

The NCAA football season is just around the corner and its time for Jason Lowry to make his 2008 Michigan Wolverines football predictions. With so much happening year in and year out we will take a look at both sides of the ball for this team before we go predicting their future. The big news is of course the departure of Lloyd Carr at head coach and the beginning of new era with West Virginia’s former coach Rick Rodriquez. With many players not fit for Rodriquez’s new system. The biggest loss... 

2008 Penn State Nittany Lions

Joe Paterno is back for his 43rd season at head coach, and Jason Lowry is ready to take a look at Penn States 2008 football predictions. The Nittany Lions were 9-4 overall last year, but finished the Big 10 season at just 4-4 for a tie for 5th. The team does have something to build on, as they took care of Texas A&M in the Alamo Bowl to finish off the season. The team is bringing back 16 starters, but did suffer the loss of corner Justin King and linebacker Dan Connor to the NFL draft. There... 

2008 Illinois Fighting Illini

It’s time to take a look at Jason Lowry’s 2008 Illinois Fighting Illini football predictions. The Illini is fresh off a surprise season that landed them in the Rose Bowl, but suffered a huge defeat in the hands of the USC Trojans. The Illini had one of their best seasons in years, as they finished 9-4 overall and 5-2 in the Big 10. Ron Zook is entering his 4th season at Illinois, and it looks like he might have finally got this program headed in the right direction. The loss that might end up... 

2008 Wisconsin Badgers

The NCAA football is getting closer and closer and Jason Lowry is ready to make his 2008 Wisconsin Badgers football predictions. The Badgers are coming off a 9-4 season and a 3rd place finish in the Big 10 at 5-3. The season ended with a very disappointing loss to Tennessee in the Outback Bowl. But with 17 returning starters there is no question that head coach Bret Bielema can lead this team to another 10 wins season, and a shot at their first Big 10 title since 1999. The team did lose 4 players... 

2008 Ohio State Buckeyes

It’s time for Jason Lowry to make his 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football predictions, but before we jump right in and get to that lets take a look at what the Buckeyes have on both sides of the ball in 2008. Last year the Buckeyes had yet another shot at the BCS title game, but for the 2nd straight year they got beat bad, this time by LSU. While many fans think they have seen enough of the Buckeyes blowing it at the end of the season, they just might have one of their best squads this year. They... 

2008 Stanford Cardinals

The NCAA football season is right around the corner and its time to take a look at Jason Lowry’s 2008 Stanford Cardinals football predictions. Finishing last season at 4-8 and just 3-6 in the Pac 10, there is plenty of room for improvement for a team that last went to a bowl game in 2001. 2nd year coach Jim Harbaugh has 16 returning starters, and it will be his job to get these same players to come out in 2008 and win some games. This team has the talent to get the job done, as it pulled off one... 

2008 Washington Huskies

It’s that time of year to take a look at Jason Lowry’s 2008 Washington Huskies football predictions. The Huskies are coming off a very disappointing season, where they were able to just manage a 2-7 record in the Pac 10 and a 4-9 overall record. The team is returning 14 starters from last year’s squad. Coach Tyrone Willingham continues to try and rebuild this school to the days of bowl games and even a Pac 10 title in 2000. There is a lot of work to be done, but they do have a top 25 recruiting... 

2008 Washington State Cougars

The summer is a great time to get geared up for another football season right around the corner, and today we are going to take a look at Jason Lowry’s 2008 Washington State Cougars football predictions. The Cougars are putting there trust in Paul Wulff at head coach, as he looks to bring this team back to its 2002 days where they shared a Pac 10 title. They haven’t been to a bowl game since they went to the Holiday Bowl back in 2003, and are coming off a season where they finished 5-7 overall... 

2008 Oregon State Beavers

Jason Lowry is at it again and this time he has his 2008 Oregon State Beavers predictions. The Beavers are coming off a pretty impressive season where they finished 9-4 overall and 3rd in the Pac 10 at 6-3. With a strong finish there has to be some hope that this team can have another winning season under head coach Mike Riley, who is 47-38 in 7 seasons at Oregon State. It might be harder than it sounds as they lost 10 starters from last season’ s squad, and will only have 3 starters coming back... 

2008 Arizona Wildcats

With the NCAA football season closing in on us, its time to take a look at Jason Lowry’s 2008 Arizona Wildcats predictions. The Wildcats are coming off a disappointing season where they finished 6th in the Pac 10 at 4-5 and just 5-7 overall. The team did manage to put together a strong finish as they won 3 of their last 4, including wins over UCLA and Oregon at home. Head coach Mike Stoops hopes to get this team to its first bowl game in a decade, and with 15 returning starters there is hope that... 

2008 California Golden Bears

Its time for Jason Lowry to make his 2008 California Golden Bears Predictions, and take a look at what the Golden Bears will be bringing back on both offense and defense this upcoming year. The Golden Bears finished with a respectable overall record at 7-6, but was just 3-6 in the Pac 10 to finish the season tied for 7th. With 13 returning starters there is hope out West that this team can make some big improvements in 2008. Coach Jeff Tedford and his coaching staff lost 6 players to the draft last... 

2008 UCLA Bruins

Jason Lowry is set to make his 2008 UCLA Bruins Predictions for the upcoming NCAA football season. Before we get right into figuring out where this team stands in the Pac 10 we thought it would be best to take a look at what they will have on both sides of the ball next season. UCLA finished off last season with a tough loss to Brigham Young in the Las Vegas Bowl that ran their overall record to 6-7. The one bright spot was the team was able to finish the Pac 10 with a winning record at 5-4. With... 

2008 Oregon Ducks

Jason Lowry is ready to makes his 2008 Oregon Ducks predictions, but before he jumps straight to the conclusion, he is going to take a look at what both sides of the ball are bringing to the team this season. The Ducks had a great season turn bad when QB Dennis Dixon suffered an injury and the team wound up losing 3 straight before capping off the season with a win in the Sun Bowl against South Florida to finish the season at 9-4. With the loss of Dixon and star running back Jonathan Stewart, head... 

2008 USC Trojans

It’s that time of year for Jason Lowry to give his 2008 USC Trojans predictions, but first lets take a look at what this team is bringing to the table on offense and defense. The Trojans finished last season at 11-2 that was capped off by a blowout win against Illinois in the Rose Bowl. The Trojans lost a total of 10 players in the draft, but that’s nothing new for a team that has a B squad that could likely win 9-10 games a year. With 13 returning starters it will be interesting to see if Pete... 

2008 Arizona State Sun Devils

Jason Lowry is ready to give you his 2008 Arizona State Sun Devils predictions, but before we jump right into where we think they will finish the season, we are going to take a closer look both sides of the ball for this Pac 10 team. This will be the 2nd year for coach Dennis Erickson, who led them to a 10-3 finish and a spot in the Holiday Bowl. After starting the season 8-0 they ended slow with a 2-3 record, including a loss to Texas in their bowl game. The Sun Devils sent 5 players to the pros,... 

Tiger Woods US Open

It’s time for another major golf tournament, as the US Open is fast approaching and its time to take a look at Tiger Woods odds to win the US Open brought to you by professional handicapper Jason Lowry. Woods come into this event off a near two-month layoff from knee surgery that forced him to miss all action after finishing 2nd at the Masters. Tiger started off the season with 3 straight wins on the PGA Tour before a 5th place finish at the WGC-CA Championship. The most important win might be... 

8/5 Betting Strategy

The 8/5 system is a simple little betting method used exclusively in roulette and mostly in Monaco old, female tourists.   This system is based on the betting the same eight numbers for five straight times.  However, if your number hits on the first spin, you drop that eight number group and pick another set of numbers.  For instance, if you’re betting $1 on each number, then your total amount wagered is $8. If one of your numbers hits, you win $35, with a net gain of $27. So, let’s... 

Drawing Bad Cards

Winning gamblers often credit lady luck or some higher being who is responsible for miracles, but what’s happening even more often is they attribute their success to their gambling prowess. Losers on the other hand look to blame others, even when these people have absolutely nothing to do with their winning or losing. There isn’t a game that this is more apparent than in blackjack. If someone isn’t following basic strategy while playing blackjack they are are going to be blamed... 

Boston Five Card

Boston 5 Card is a relatively new poker game that is making an appearance in numerous casinos across America. Its ultimate success will depend on how much money it makes for the casino. Play gets underway when the player makes an ante bet and a “first wager.” The first wager must be exactly double that of the ante. Additionally, there is an optional 3-card bonus bet, though you cannot make a bet on the 3-card bonus wager alone. Each bonus player then receives 3 cards. If a player made... 

2008 US Open

With just over a week remaining and many of the players still yet to tee off at the Stanford St. Jude Championship this weekend, it’s time for Jason Lowry’s 2008 US Open preview and prediction for one of the most historic golfing events of our time. Unlike the Masters the US Open is played on a different course each year, and this year Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA will be the host of the 2nd major of the year. The US Open takes pride in making golfers play their best in order to come away victorious.... 

Place & Come Bets

People who love to play craps often times will have three or more numbers at work during one shooter’s hand. Aside from the gingerbread, one-roll and hardways bets often made as hedges, this approach to the game typically boils down to one of two strategies. Money on the Pass line and two Place or Come bets. Get up to 145% in Bonuses at BetUS! Players who prefer Place bets like the ability to specify which numbers will be covered and the option to move or remove their money at will. Those... 

2008 US Open Odds

The 108th US Open is set to get underway Thursday June 12th at Torrey Pines in California, and it will be the 2nd go around for many golfers at the course as it is the same course that held the Buick Invitational earlier this season. While the Buick Inv. splits the first 36 holes between the North and South courses, the US Open will only be played on the much more difficult South course. The US Open is the 2nd major of the year and its been almost 2 months since the last one, where Trevor Immelman... 

Texas Hold em Lingo

With poker becoming more and more prominent on TV there are a lot of people catching on to the game for the first time. There are some terms out there that the poker commentators casually throw around thinking that everyone watching knows them like they do. Well we know that isn’t the case as we have fielded a couple questions on what certain terms mean, so let’s clear up the confusion starting with the button. In front of one of the players at the table you will notice what is usually... 

Best Odds in the Casino

Games in the casino comes in all kinds of different shapes and sizes and it’s important to remember that the house edge comes in all shapes and sizes, too. A blackjack player who knows basic strategy might narrow the house edge to less than half a percent, while the average player bucks more like a 2 to 2.5 percent house advantage. If you back a pass line bet with free odds in craps, and the house edge is measured in tenths of a percent, but the worst one-roll bets at the table has a house... 

Roulette Myths

Roulette is a pretty simple game to learn, and that is why it appeals to so many gamblers. Even a novice can belly up to the table and play as well as an experienced patron, just by watching the others at the table and asking the dealers any questions. Of course when so many mindless gamblers step up, you are going to have myths about how easy it is to win or the game in general. Let’s debunk some of these rumors with the following article. 50/50 Chance of Winning The most popular myth... 

2008 Pocono 500

NASCAR sticks to another Sunday showdown on the racetrack, as drivers will be heading Pocono Raceway June 8th in Long Pond, Pennsylvania for the Pocono 500. Last year Jeff Gordon was able take home the checkered flay for his 3rd title here and first since 1997. Even with a win here last year history doesn’t bode well for Gordon, as that there hasn’t been a driver to win back to back since 1986-87, when Tim Richmond pulled off the feat. Many drivers should be pretty familiar with the triangular... 

Single Deck Blackjack

A common rule difference in today’s single deck blackjack games over the old days is that they pay six for five instead of three to two for blackjacks. Many players don’t think this is such a bad thing, but we are going to try to change your mind. The rule used to be it was always to your advantage to play on a game with the fewest decks. Compared to the math of a single deck game, that of a multi-deck game seriously handicaps your play: 0.35% for two decks 0.48% for four 0.54% for... 

Cards in Blackjack

There are readers who have plenty of questions dealing with cards in a blackjack game. We wanted to make sure that we cleared up all of these questions and then some so you can have some piece of mind at the tables. When the decks are placed on a game, do pit bosses check them beforehand to see if they are all there? Of course they are checking them before they shuffle the cards up and deal. There is no way that the casino would take the chance for the Gaming Commission to come in unannounced... 

Bankrolls

A bankroll, also known as a wad or a roll, is the amount of money a player has in his stash to back all of his or her wagering activities. A traveling bankroll is the cash specifically set aside to support gambling activities while on a trip or vacation. We recommend that you divide up your traveling bankroll into lesser amounts for the specific days of your trip, and into even smaller amounts for table sitting stakes. This will allow you to determine how much you are going to allow yourself to... 

Craps Calls

If you head to the crap table you will hear the dealers making all kinds of different calls, and if you are not familiar with the lingo you could get lost at the table before the dice are even rolled. Luckily we have put together this little list so you are ready to go as soon as you hit the table. TWO: “Craps,” “eye balls,” “two aces,” “rats eyes,” “snake eyes,” “push the don’t,” “eleven in a shoe store,” “twice... 

Plugging the Deck

There are people who read the articles on this site who are fascinated with how the dealer shuffles up the decks.  One technique used by the casinos is when the cut-card is reached the remaining un-dealt cards inserted into the middle of the cards that have already been stacked up in the discard rack.  This method is called plugging the deck. Once the dealer reaches the cut-card (the cut card marks the place where play will be stopped and the cards reshuffled) the game is stopped, and the remaining... 

Dealer Rules on 17

A common question that blackjack players ask is if it is better for the dealer to have to hit on a soft 17 or if they have to stay. It is slightly better if you are sitting at a table where the house rules let the dealer stand on a soft 17 rather than hit on a soft 17.  If the dealer is hitting on a soft 17, then you give the house an extra 0.2% of an edge.  When the dealer has a soft 17 an A, 2, 3, or 4 improves the hand while a 10, Jack, Queen, or King leaves it the exact same.  Using that math... 

Lucky Ladies

There are several casinos out there who offer side bets on the blackjack table, and one that we are going to take a look at today is called Lucky Ladies. This is a side bet where you are hoping to see a natural 20 on your first two cards, if you do then the payback comes back at 4:1. The payout increases if the cards are suited (9:1), or matched (identical) and if you get two Queen of Hearts (the Lucky Ladies) then it is a whopping 125:1, unless the dealer has a blackjack that is, then it’s... 

2008 Stanford St Jude Championship

With just one more weekend of action before the US Open, it’s time to make our 2008 Stanford St. Jude Championship predictions. With many of the top names taking the week off in order to get fully prepared for the Open, there are a few big names such as Vijay Singh and Sergio Garcia set to take action on TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Defending champion Woody Austin will also be in the field this weekend, as he will look to make his first big splash this season. After an impressive 2007... 

2008 Belmont Stakes Picks

It’s time for our 2008 Belmont Stakes Picks, as the race is set to get underway on Saturday June 7th at Belmont Park in New York. This is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, and it will have what every horse racing fan dreams of, a horse with the shot at winning the Triple Crown. Big Brown dominated both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, and will look to tackle the longest of the 3 races when he tries to win the 1.5 mile Belmont Stakes this weekend. We have already tackled some... 

UFC 85 Hughes vs. Alves

This weekend the UFC heads to O2 Arena in London for UFC 85 Bedlam where former 2 time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes will take on the up and coming Thaigo “Pit bull” Alves to move one step closer to a title shot against welterweight Champion George St-Pierre. While there are 5 fights scheduled for the main card this weekend we want to take a closer look at the main event for the night. Here is a look at each fighter and what they bring to the table, and who we think is going to come... 

Five Level Betting

The Five Level Betting System is based on making progressive bets based on a cycle. You start at 1 then 2, then 3 before finishing at 5 before heading back down to 1. A $10 player would start there before going $20, $30, $50 and then back to $10. After the initial $10 wager, you progress to the next level after each hand that you win. As soon as you lose then you move back down to your $10 wager. Additionally, if you win four hands in a row then you also return back to your $10 wager. This system... 

Poker Players Calling

The definition of calling in poker is matching the current wager. As an example, if there is a bet of $2 then a raise of $2 then it would cost $4 to call. Calling a bet is the cheapest and most passive form of staying in the hand and the pot. A calling station is a player who seems to call almost every single hand. Most players find calling stations frustrating, but they are very beatable. You will do your best to prevail against these players if you make hands and raise bets, and know that... 

Worst Bet in the Casino

There are plenty of bad bets that you can make in a casino, and by bad we mean they have astronomical house edges. However, the casinos don’t want to get rid of these games because the suckers keep on coming in and laying down their hard earned cash. We don’t want you to be one of those suckers so let’s take a look at some of the worst of the worst. Blackjack Insurance – Unless you now how to count cards, this is a wager that you are going to want to avoid. Depending... 

Battle Royale

Battle Royale is a game very similar to what you played as a youngster at the kitchen table, and it’s analogous to the game of war that is offered in some casinos. In War, one card is dealt to both the player and the dealer, with the high card winning the hand. If there is a tie then the player must double his or her wager, with another card being dealt. If the dealer wins, the casino gets the whole stack but if the player wins, he collects only on his original wager. This is how the casino... 

Belmont Stakes Predictions

Its that time of year when we put out our 2008 Belmont Stakes Predictions, where we rank the field set to race. It should be noted that these rankings are based on what the horses have done up to this point in their careers, and our predictions are not necessarily our picks for the race. Just because a horse has looked good in a few previous starts it doesn’t mean that they are the best bet to win the race. So be sure to check back as we will be giving our free picks on the race this upcoming... 

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