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NBA Playoffs

May 9, 2007

The month of March is all about the NCAA, it is all about college basketball. Now don’t get me wrong, I think the NCAA has wonderful betting opportunities, just make sure not to forget about the big league. I am talking about the NBA and the fact that four Eastern Conference teams and five Western Conference teams have made it two the playoffs.

In the east it seems that the Central division is the strongest. Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago secured themselves a spot in the postseason. The Atlantic division is rather weak and the Raptors are another team from the east to secure themselves a spot in this division.

The Southwest Division has always been the strongest and this year things have not changed at all. All three Texas teams made it to the postseason. Dallas is in first place with a comfortable 9 game lead, San Antonio is in second with a 15 game lead, and Houston is in third place. The Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz also played well in the Southwest Division.

There are plenty of teams to talk about. All of them have a chance of winning, just that some teams have better chances than other. So I will not bother you with other information about these teams that have little chances of making it. Even Miami’s chances do not look that good if Dwayne Wade is not on top of his game.

So let’s get to the point. Phoenix and Dallas were the main contenders in the west the last time you looked at the NBA. The east on the other hand was wide open.  The best record in the Eastern Conference is currently held by Detroit, but it is a slim margin. San Antonio and Houston also played well enough to be themselves viable NBA Finals contenders. The Rockets have proven themselves to be the most dominant team in the NBA. And with Yao Ming’s return from Houston, the Rockets’ odds look pretty good.

Things are not as complicated in the east, it is still up for grabs. All the teams have pretty much the same chances of getting to the NBA Finals. The Pistons and the Heat are the favorites, but only because they have experience on their side. The third best record in the Central Division is held by the Chicago Bulls, but the best record against Central Division teams at 11-4 this season. Detroit is just one spot above the Pacers, with 7-6 against the Central. The Bulls look good at home, but on the road their play is not consistent, which makes me think that they have slim chances of making it to the NBA Finals.

Detroit is placed below Cleveland within the division. Cleveland’s record of 9-5 surpasses Detroit’s. Last season Cleveland did pretty well, they actually won a playoff series. But from what I can recall, this year they won against one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. Not to mention that James has knee tendonitis. The Pistons have a good defense, are experienced, and overall they do not play too shabby. Miami has a secret weapon in Shaq, the player with unmatched experience and the Eastern Conference’s most dominant player. Washington will have a hard time against Miami if Shaq does not suffer serious injuries. The Pistons will surely have to face Miami in the Conference Finals if there are no serious injuries.

So this is it. It seems that things are just the way we predicted in the beginning of the season. In the west the main contenders are Dallas, San Antonio, and Phoenix. In the east the main contenders are Miami and Detroit. These are the main teams in the NBA. All the focus is on them and all other teams simply do not have good enough chances of winning. People may try to draw your attention to these other teams, but personally I don’t think it is worth it.

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Gambling on the 2007 World Series

May 4, 2007

If you want to gamble on the 2007 World Series you must be informed on both the teams that will compete. An internet sports book can help you with that information, but if you want to, you can search for it in other sources.

A sports book is more advantageous because some of the best baseball handicappers share their opinions and analysis in it. They can predict how the teams will perform in the World Series because they have watched every game of the regular season and of the playoffs.

A sports book will also provide information related to the best betting odds and betting lines, and they will notify you when the odds and lines suffer some modifications. It will also provide information related to the injuries and this is very important. A team’s performance can suffer very much if a key player is injured and this will influence the way one should bet.

You can place the bets on your favorite sports book once you have gathered all the necessary information.

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A simple Jacks or Better Strategy Guide

April 27, 2007

Using this strategy chart is extremely easy. All you have to do is compare your hand to the chart and decide accordingly. You should not discard the cards that match the highest cards on the chart. When you have found a match in the chart, keep that card combination and discard all other cards.

In order to understand the chart below you must first understand the vocabulary. You should definitely know what a “gap” means if you are going to play video poker. A hand will have a gap if you need a card to complete the straight that you have in your hand. That card cannot be placed at either end of your hand, but somewhere in the middle. If you need two cards to complete that straight, you have a hand with two gaps.

Strategy Card for Jacks or Better:

* Royal flush;
* Straight flush;
* Four of a kind;
* Four-card royal flush;
* Full house;
* Flush;
* Three of a kind;
* Straight;
* Four-card straight flush;
* Two pair;
* Pair of Jacks or better (high pair);
* Three-card royal flush;
* Four-card flush;
* 10’s, Jacks, Queens and Kings of different suits;
* Pair of 10’s or less (low pair);
* 9’s, 10’s, Jacks and Queens of different suits;
* 8’s, 9’s, 10’s and Jacks of different suits;
* 9’s, Jacks and Queens;
* 9’s, 10’s and Queens;
* Four-card straight. You should open on no high cards;
* Three-card straight flush, two gaps, two high cards;
* Three-card straight flush, one gap, one high card;
* Three-card straight flush, open, no high cards;
* Jacks, Queens, Kings and Aces of different suits;
* Two-card royal flush, two high cards;
* Four-card straight, one gap, three high cards;
* Three-card straight flush, two gaps, one high card;
* Three-card straight flush, one gap, no high cards;
* Jacks, Queens and Kings of different suits;
* Two high cards of different suits. Discard the Ace if you have three high cards;
* Two-card royal flush with 10 and no Ace;
* One high card;
* Three-card straight flush, two gaps, no high cards;
* Nothing. You should draw five cards.

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Avoid getting too caught up in the English Premiership

April 23, 2007

When it comes to football there is no other league more exciting than the English Premiership. Millions of football fans watch the live matches that are shown in numerous countries. Betting on the English Premiership is intensely promoted by the bookmakers and as a consequence football betting has increased in popularity over the last ten years. A lot of time and effort is put into getting the odds right for all the premiership fixtures and markets simply because the English Premiership is so popular.

The bookmakers take less money on lower league matches so that they can take more money on Premiership matches. And they also spend far less time analyzing these matches and setting up the odds. The English Premiership matches are the main focus and the lower league matches are simply pushed aside. But if you support your local team or you are a well informed football bettor you can make a nice profit from these lower league matches. Take injury reports for examples. Most bookmakers forget about them when pricing up the lower league matches.

I will give you an example from my own experience. I am a season ticket holder at Bristol City. This division is lower in the league and far less popular than the English Premiership. Early in the season I made a rather considerable profit by laying Bristol City to lose. The reason I did this is rather simple. I simply watched the games and noticed that they are not on top of their game. They were playing poorly and their confidence was at an all-time low.

The bookmakers on the other hand offered very low prices at the start of the season. The bookies were actually expecting Bristol to come out of their slump and turn things around. Consequently I got low prices and excellent value prices for laying Bristol City. They did not turn the corner, they played as poorly as before and I made a nice profit.

The odds compilers do not research smaller league games as thoroughly as they do when Premiership matches are involved. So chances are that you could make a nice profit on these games. Take Divisions 2 and 3 of the Scottish league for example. I know people that bet only on these leagues and won. European leagues such as the Austrian or Belgian leagues also offer good sports betting opportunities. If you happen to live in one of those countries you will definitely have an edge in terms of information on form, team news and injuries.

The point I am trying to make is this: there’s no doubt that the English Premiership offers incredible betting opportunities. But if you want to get the best return on your money, if you want to make the best of some very lucrative betting options, I definitely advise you to look outside the premiership and major leagues. Lower league matches are just as advantageous.

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A Backgammon Strategy that Works

April 20, 2007

A strategy is required at backgammon of you want to be successful. It is an essential part of the game, without it you don’t stand a chance against your opponents. Having a plan is also essential, and this is confirmed by the experimented players. You can be a few steps ahead of your opponents if you have a well based plan.

You can develop a backgammon strategy in several ways. Many backgammon sites offer a backgammon software program and you can download it freely. You can use it to play against a computer, to test your skills. What is great about this software is that the computer will offer you different tips while you play the game and you can adjust your strategy on the spot.

Don’t forget to take a look at the rules of the game and take advantage of the backgammon sites that allow you to play before you join with their sites. Another source of information is the experienced players. Many of them have written books about the game and you should read them.

By reading the books you will learn various tips and strategies related to the game. If you have friends or relatives that play the game, play against them and learn from them. Experience is very important. The internet also offers information about the game; you can read in different blogs and forums tips about the game.

It is not that hard to find a backgammon strategy, all you have to do is search for the information. And remember practice as often as you can because that will improve your skills.

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Free money casinos accept US players

April 16, 2007

As we all know the American Government is cracking down on online gambling. This is why US players that decide to play online can run into lots of problems. One very common problem is disreputable casinos that will do just about anything not to pay you your winnings. This problem can be easily avoided by doing a little research and informing yourself if that particular casino is reputable or not.

Disreputable casinos are not new things. They existed even before this law was passed. But now especially you must put in the time and gather information about a particular casino before starting to play there. I would advise you to get the online casino to give you in writing that they will allow you to play from your state and in your currency. Do not just discard the e-mail afterwards, put it in a safe place.

Did you know that you could play slots in numerous bingo sites? This is a good alternative.

US players can still play in Microgaming casinos. Microgaming is a well-known, reputable software developer.

If you are living in the US and you would like to continue gambling online, we advise you to think ahead and set up an offshore bank account. Pay attention to the bank you choose. Try to find a well-knonw, brand name that you know you can trust.

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Tips to profitable lottery playing and free lottery

April 13, 2007

Have you been playing the lottery for a long time and you still do not have anything to show for it? What I am going to show you is a mathematically proven, convenient system that you can use to beat the lottery. This system has already been used by numerous lottery players and they have won bundles. It is a simple and convenient way to play the UK National Lotto and EuroMillions games. So stop wasting time and money and pay attention to a system that will considerably increase your chances of winning that huge jackpot you’ve been dreaming about.

Advantages to playing the UK National Lottery:

- Your chances of winning the jackpot are 702% larger;
- To win the jackpot you need to get just 5 numbers, not 6;
- Your chances of winning a prize, any prize, are 1-to-13;
- You will get a payout if you get a minimum of 2 numbers, not 3;
- Each week you have 88 chances of winning a “Multi-Win” prize.

Advantages to playing the EuroMillions Lottery:

- Your chances of winning the jackpot are 3,600% larger;
- To win the jackpot you need to get just 5 “main numbers”, no star numbers;
- Your chances of winning a prize, any prize, are 1-to-4;
- You will get a payout if you get a minimum of 1 number, not 3;
- Each week you have 36 chances of winning a “Multi-Win” prize.

For 1 guaranteed number in every draw you can play the UK National lottery for free.

With two star numbers guaranteed in every draw you can play the EuroMillions Lottery for free.

This system is not a waste of time and it will increase your chances of winning the lottery. Not only that, but you will also have a chance of playing for free and even make money as and affiliate.

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Ashley Lelie signs with the San Francisco 49ers

April 12, 2007

It seems like the San Francisco 49ers are signing back many of their former free agents. Ashley Lelie is the latest to sign a two year contract with the Niners. So far the Niners have signed back four free agents, and they did so in just four days.

Lelie played for Atlanta in 2006 and it wasn’t one of his best seasons. He only caught 28 passes for 430 yards. He started playing for Atlanta after the Broncos traded him late in training camp. The Niners want Lelie regardless of his performance in 2006 because they need a top receiver since they are letting Antonio Bryant go.

During his time with the Denver Broncos, Lelie was in top shape. He had 3,003 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns. According to Mike Nolan, coach for the 49ers, Lelie can and will get back in shape. Lelie had offers from other teams, such as Houston, but he decided to play for the Niners. He said that the San Francisco 49ers is the best team to offer him a chance of becoming one of the greatest players around.

Antonio Bryant was let go by the Niners because he had a chaotic season. In the beginning of the season he was a promising player and even got a huge signing bonus. But by the end he violated NFL’s policy on substance abuse and was consequently suspended for four games.

Lelie does not have problems with the coaches or the law. This does not mean he is not a controversial player though.

During his time with the Denver Broncos in 2006, Lelie did not attend the off-season workout program. He argued that his skills were not properly used and he demanded to leave town. The Broncos eventually traded him to the Atlanta Falcons. An arbitrator was employed to solve a financial disagreement over Lelie’s departure from the Broncos.

Lelie still regrets his time spent with the Denver Broncos. He regrets the manner in which he left and he also regrets not playing better. Atlanta did not prove to be more pleasant as Michael Vick had already forged a bond with the receivers.

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Online gambling - How to find the perfect online casino

April 5, 2007

The internet is experiencing a boom in popularity. Casino games are now at an all-time high, they are more popular than ever. Poker especially stands out thanks to all the TV programs dedicated to this great game. All this publicity has had a beneficial effect for online gambling and the online casinos. Gambling online is a convenient and trouble free way to try out your hand and the online casinos are happy to offer you a multitude of high quality games.

Prior to choosing an online casino

Having the proper mindset is crucial. Whatever game you choose to play it is very important to remember that having fun is the main goal. Entertainment is the main value of all casino games.

Some people start playing online casino games to simply satisfy their curiosity. Other people want to have something to discuss with their friends over lunch. Other people actually want to become professional gamblers. Whatever your reason may be, always remember that you are playing to enjoy yourself, to have a good time.

How to choose an online casino

The simple truth of the matter is that choosing the best online casino is trickier than it sounds. You do not have one or two to choose from, there are literally thousands of gambling sites out there. Some sites are very simple, offering nothing more than basic graphics, while other sites offer cutting edge, state of the art games and have thousands of members. These sites also offer generous bonuses and tempting promotions.

There are three approaches to choosing an online casino:

- Start looking for an online casino yourself. You can simply use a search engine to find an online casino and then sign up to that casino.

- Check the review pages of several online casinos. Take a look at what other people have to say about that particular casino and then make your choice.

- Contact your friends that already gamble online. Ask them to give you some advice in choosing a good online casino. If they have tried out several gambling sites surely they will be able to give you good advice.

Picking the option to use is up to you. But whatever approach you may choose, keep this advice in mind:

Each online casino offers specific options

To put this simple, different casinos offer different options. No online casino is exactly the same as another online casino. Here are some of the aspects in which online casinos differ:

- Games offered - some online casinos have just a few games to offer, while others have hundreds. Some online casinos keep adding new games monthly.

- Graphics - While some casinos offer simple, basic graphics, other casinos offer advanced, cutting edge graphics. Simpler graphics may not be as flashy but they prove to be less distracting.

- Stakes - high stakes game are not an option if you have a limited budget.

- Competition level - online gambling is open to all types of players. Some are beginners while others are experienced, skilled players.

- Customer support - whenever you have a problem or you simply do not understand something, the customer support is there to help you out.

- Player friendly games - this refers to the games that offer higher payouts or bonuses. One way to do this is by crediting players with additional money or player points when they sign up with the casino. Sometimes the bonus may be equal to twice the amount you deposited. Another way to ensure the games are player friendly is to allow the player to gamble with the house’s money. This means the player gets to gamble for free. Beginner players in particular should take advantage of this offer. This is one of the best offers you can find as it allows you to play and get a feel for the game and online casino without having to spend any money.

All these factors should be taken into consideration when choosing an online casino. the most important factors are customer support and player friendliness.

Fund transferring options

Fund transferring refers to putting money into your online casino account and also cashing in your winnings. You should be able to easily credit your account and just as easily take money out of your account.

When it comes to putting money into your online casino account most online casinos accept credit cards or PayPal. The later is more widely accepted.

Things are a little more complicated when it comes to getting your winnings. This is because there are several ways to get your winnings:

- You may get your winnings in the form of play money. This is not real money, but credit that you can use the next time you play;

- You may get your winnings in real money. This money you can cash out, but make sure to verify how they will do that and what fee will they charge you.

Keep all the information presented above in mind when choosing an online casino. When you find a casino to your liking, just sign up and start playing. You are advised to try out several casinos and see what they have to offer.

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Rounders United Gaming - State of the art online casino and sportsbook

April 4, 2007

Rounders United Gaming was created with one goal in mind. That goal was to offer the patrons the best online poker experience, as well as provide an easy to use interactive online casino, and sportsbook.

Rounders United Gaming is constantly checking that they offer the best services and that their patrons are completely satisfied. That is why their employees chat with the patrons and play with them, sometimes for real money. Ideas meant to improve the quality of the services provided are constantly being put into practice.

Rounders United Gaming is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a year, and 365 days a year. The fun never stops.

Rounders United Gaming is an online poker, casino and sportsbook site that is dedicated to offering the safest, most secure environment. The patron is priority number one.

Ride the Wave of Excitement!

Rounders United Gaming is one of the best known online gaming and sportsbook site on the internet. Their main goal is to provide the best online gaming experience and a wide variety of high quality games. The graphics of the games they have to offer is DVD quality. The sounds are surround sound. Not to mention that you will not find most of the games on any other online gambling site.

The key to Rounders United Gaming’s success is integrity. They are fully licensed and regulated by the government of Curacao. In addition to that they offer a high level of security and privacy. You never have to worry about strangers looking at your personal information or your money ending up in the wrong hands.

Security

Safety comes first at Rounders United Gaming. That is why they use a 128-bit encryption system, the highest level of encryption available in the industry today. Every time you make a transaction at Rounders United Gaming you are always sure that your money will get to the right place.

Privacy

When you provide personal information, it stays personal. Other gambling sites may rent or sell your personal information. Rounders United Gaming is committed to not doing so. All your information is kept private and even your earnings are kept confidential at all times.

Note that it is your responsibility to report your earnings to the appropriate authorities.

Game Fairness

Rounders United Gaming hasn’t neglected fair play either. They use KryptionT random number generator and Rounders United Gaming experts are constantly checking all the random number generator programs to prevent any interference with the outcome of the game. This ensures the cards are dealt out randomly, or in other words it ensures you play a fair game.

Regarding the odds offered by Rounders United Gaming, they strictly adhere to the Nevada gaming regulations.

Here is how the KryptionT random number generator works. First it measures the decay of a radioactive element. Then it uses a software algorithm to render those measurements and produce numbers. These numbers are as close to random as possible.

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