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Sportsbook.com releases ODDS for the King of all Pageants
2010-03-10
On Wednesday marks an epic day in radio listening and online wagering with Sportsbook.com. The ‘King of all Media’ Howard Stern will be hosting a beauty contest between numerous alleged Tiger Woods’ mistresses. Supposedly he needs four to make a show and odds makers at Sportsbook.com believe that they’ve nailed the FINAL FOUR ahead of NCAAB’s Selection Sunday.
Sportsbook.com has published odds on the contest, adding legitimacy as well as demonstrating it’s not just sports you can bet on. In fact, if it’s a contest, they’ll run the odds, and if you’re right, you can win.
Behind every line, there’s a story and the oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com believe they’ve got this wrapped up.
“When I heard Stern was having this contest, we wanted our bettors to be able to bet on the outcome – and like every contest, it matters more when there’s money riding on the outcome” stated Sportsbook.com spokesperson Dave Staley a long time Stern Fan.
Here is an in depth look at the potential contestants along with the march madness odds. Comments provided by Dave Staley himself.
L. Jolie (5-2)
“From the pics we’ve seen, she definitely passes the ‘look test’. If she participates, will her job of being a high priced escort have a negative impact on the judges? Oh I forgot, this is Stern we are talking about – would probably have a positive impact.
C. Rist (5-2)
“Not sure what she does for work, I saw somewhere she was a ‘club goer’; could probably use the cash and she also looks like Howard’s type”
H. Sampson (3-1)
“This is where it gets interesting. Working as an adult film actress, you have to think she’ll definitely want show her stuff on Stern.”
J. James (5-1)
“ditto on Sampson’s comments”
J. Jungers (5-1)
“I’m picking this girl as a semi-dark horse. She is a Las Vegas model which I assume is like a promo model. Can definitely see her entering the contest and going deep”
J. Grubbs (5-1)
“I believe this was the young lass that shared the infamous voicemail messages from Tiger. She definitely is attractive but I don’t think she enters the contest, just a hunch.”
K. Moquin (8-1)
“I keep going back and forth with this gal. Although attractive, I don’t think she enters the contest. She is supposedly a nightclub marketing manager, which is a solid job, I think…”
M. Braun (8-1)
“The only pic I saw of her was a mug shot which wasn’t very impressive, could be some value here is she dresses up nice…”
J. Postle (8-1)
“After looking at her pic again, I think there might be some value here. She is a cocktail waitress so I’m thinking she might be able to use the extra cash”
T. Rogers (20-1)
“This 40+ year old cougar definitely has some nice MILF qualities to her. She just seems to be keeping things quiet and Howard usually prefers the younger girls.”
Mindy Lawton (20-1)
“I don’t think this IHOP manager/waitress has what it takes to make it very far. She is a little more weathered than some of the other potential contestants”
Rachel Uchitel (20-1)
“Reportedly she can’t participate due to an arrangement made with the Woods faction. If she could, she’d definitely be the favorite, she has that kind of potential.”
Sportsbook.com releases ODDS for the King of all Pageants
2010-03-10
On Wednesday marks an epic day in radio listening and online wagering with Sportsbook.com. The ‘King of all Media’ Howard Stern will be hosting a beauty contest between numerous alleged Tiger Woods’ mistresses. Supposedly he needs four to make a show and odds makers at Sportsbook.com believe that they’ve nailed the FINAL FOUR ahead of NCAAB’s Selection Sunday.
Sportsbook.com has published odds on the contest, adding legitimacy as well as demonstrating it’s not just sports you can bet on. In fact, if it’s a contest, they’ll run the odds, and if you’re right, you can win.
Behind every line, there’s a story and the oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com believe they’ve got this wrapped up.
“When I heard Stern was having this contest, we wanted our bettors to be able to bet on the outcome – and like every contest, it matters more when there’s money riding on the outcome” stated Sportsbook.com spokesperson Dave Staley a long time Stern Fan.
Here is an in depth look at the potential contestants along with the march madness odds. Comments provided by Dave Staley himself.
L. Jolie (5-2)
“From the pics we’ve seen, she definitely passes the ‘look test’. If she participates, will her job of being a high priced escort have a negative impact on the judges? Oh I forgot, this is Stern we are talking about – would probably have a positive impact.
C. Rist (5-2)
“Not sure what she does for work, I saw somewhere she was a ‘club goer’; could probably use the cash and she also looks like Howard’s type”
H. Sampson (3-1)
“This is where it gets interesting. Working as an adult film actress, you have to think she’ll definitely want show her stuff on Stern.”
J. James (5-1)
“ditto on Sampson’s comments”
J. Jungers (5-1)
“I’m picking this girl as a semi-dark horse. She is a Las Vegas model which I assume is like a promo model. Can definitely see her entering the contest and going deep”
J. Grubbs (5-1)
“I believe this was the young lass that shared the infamous voicemail messages from Tiger. She definitely is attractive but I don’t think she enters the contest, just a hunch.”
K. Moquin (8-1)
“I keep going back and forth with this gal. Although attractive, I don’t think she enters the contest. She is supposedly a nightclub marketing manager, which is a solid job, I think…”
M. Braun (8-1)
“The only pic I saw of her was a mug shot which wasn’t very impressive, could be some value here is she dresses up nice…”
J. Postle (8-1)
“After looking at her pic again, I think there might be some value here. She is a cocktail waitress so I’m thinking she might be able to use the extra cash”
T. Rogers (20-1)
“This 40+ year old cougar definitely has some nice MILF qualities to her. She just seems to be keeping things quiet and Howard usually prefers the younger girls.”
Mindy Lawton (20-1)
“I don’t think this IHOP manager/waitress has what it takes to make it very far. She is a little more weathered than some of the other potential contestants”
Rachel Uchitel (20-1)
“Reportedly she can’t participate due to an arrangement made with the Woods faction. If she could, she’d definitely be the favorite, she has that kind of potential.”
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY GOOD FOR VEGAS BOOKIES
2010-02-09
Most bet on the Colts
The Superbowl NFL clash won by the New Orleans Saints Sunday was good for Vegas sports betting business according to early estimates of the wagering action.
The American football epic was watched by a national television audience that topped 106-million viewers this year, and drew a gratifyingly large amount of Super Bowl betting. The win over the Indianapolis Colts was good for bookies, as up to 65 percent of wagers were reportedly on the Colts
One bookie summed up the situation, saying: "I think the outcome was pretty good. The public tends to bet the favourite (in this case the Colts by 5 points) and the over (total points scored by both teams). The under helped us. There was a lot of money on the over - up to 80 percent. I think most places had a fair win."
Big money was additionally made on prop bet wagers because almost 75 percent of bettors picked "yes" on yes/no props and "over" on over/unders, said another betting expert. Most of the prop bets went "no" and "under".
DIKSHIT DIVESTS REMAINING INTEREST IN PARTY GAMING
2010-01-26
One of the original founders finally bows out
PartyGaming plc founder Anurag Dikshit sold his remaining stake in the ownership of the PartyGaming.com online-gambling group this week, a company he helped start in 1997. The sale had an immediate impact of the stock, which tanked 7 percent in London trading.
Dikshit sold 38.8 million shares at a price of 270 pence per share through an accelerated book build to institutional investors, according to a Business Wire statement today. The sale of the 9.5 percent holding raised about GBP 105 million.
Dikshit had previously sold two-thirds of his stake last October (see previous InfoPowa report).
A spokesman for the Party Gaming founder said: “This is simply about moving on. “It’s been a process over four years since he first withdrew from the board. And that’s now it.”
In December 2008, Dikshit pleaded guilty to illegal Internet gambling in the U.S. and agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department in its probe of the company. He paid $300 million in fines and is scheduled to be sentenced in December 2010.
“It’s brought its fair share of issues,” Dikshit's spokesman commented. “We have the court hearing and sentencing still hanging over us. Anurag voluntarily went to America and pled guilty so that he could move on.”
IS BETFAIR GOING PUBLIC?
2010-01-26
Online gambling giant engaging with investment bank advisers
The whispers of the past few weeks that online gambling giant Betfair is planning a public listing gained momentum over the weekend on the news that the company has engaged with two investment banks to advise it on a possible GBP 1.5 billion stock-market flotation.
The Sunday Times reported that Betfair has chosen Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to weigh up options for its future, which include a possible sale or share listing.
The newspaper points out that going public could bring founders Ed Wray and Andrew Black a fortune, as the duo own 25 percent of the company between them. Another 23 percent is owned by the Japanese bank Softbank, which also stands to benefit substantially if a listing is achieved.
Betfair took two billion GBP in wagers last year and reported earnings of GBP 72 million, a 29 percent rise on sales 27 percent higher at GBP 303 million.
U.S. SLOT MANUFACTURER PLANS ONLINE INVOLVEMENT
2010-01-25
The action in the well regulated UK online gambling market appeals to WMS
The online gambling competitive action in the UK market will warm up considerably in 2011 as a leading American slot machine manufacturer broadens its business interests with a foray into the Internet gambling market. It is not yet clear in what role it will operate online, as it has a wide capability range.
WMS Gaming, a subsidiary of WMS Industries in Illinois, plans to start out in the UK market some time in 2011, widening its target to other legal and regulated European markets as its online business success and capability grows, the company said this week.
The company revealed that it is already assembling a UK team that will initially number 25 people on the i-gaming project, and is considering business premises in London, where marketing, customer services and technical operations personnel will be based.
Responsibility for the online gaming venture is understood to lie with WMS Gaming executive director Brian Morgan, who has previous experience in the industry through his previous establishment of the Cyberslotz business prior to involvement with WMS. He eventually sold that operation to Australian betting group Tatts.
“WMS will debut its capabilities and solutions that harness the scale of the Internet to pursue online wagering opportunities in the United Kingdom. This initiative is expected to launch in fiscal year 2011, subject to regulatory approval [and] we look forward to expanding our presence in the UK marketplace," said WMS chairman and chief executive Brian Gamache in a statement from the company.
The company is listed on the New York stock exchange.
GAMEACCOUNT ACQUIRES MONEYGAMING.COM
2010-01-19
Liquidity-enhancing acquisition for leading skill game network
Good news for players on the recently defunct skill gaming website MoneyGaming.com; the assets have been acquired by a leading company, and players are welcome to resume playing.
GameAccount Network, a European developer and supplier of person-to-person skill-based games software to major eGaming operators, has announced the acquisition of operating assets formerly owned by Money Gaming Corporation Limited, which entered liquidation in late 2009.
Under the terms of the transaction customers of MoneyGaming.com will be able to resume their online gaming activities within the GameAccount Network from 19 January 2010. MoneyGaming.com operated since 2005 and became a popular international destination website for players of backgammon, gin rummy and solitaire.
This is the third asset acquisition undertaken by GameAccount Network following the acquisition of assets comprising backgammon website GamesGrid.com in 2008 and casual games website TreasureGames.com in 2005.
All players’ activities will be governed by the UK gaming licence held by GameAccount Network from the UK Gambling Commission.
“In acquiring the MoneyGaming.com assets we are rescuing a community of international players and giving them a safe and financially stable UK-licensed place to continue playing online skill games for real money competition,” comments Dermot Smurfit, COO GameAccount Network.
“GameAccount Network is now an established acquirer of online gaming assets with a strong tier-one operating licence in the UK and market-leading skill gaming software. We welcome all players from MoneyGaming.com as new members of the GameAccount Network.”
With his eye clearly on the future, Kevin Dale, CEO GameAccount Network added, “In publicising our third acquisition we’re reaching out to any and all small-scale gaming operators looking to find a safe home for their end-user community without having to close down and refund all individual customers’ deposits.”
OLA WILLIAM HILL!
2010-01-19
Major online gambling group launches Spanish bingo
The online division of William Hill plc has launched a new online Spanish Bingo product.
The product has been specifically developed for Spanish speakers, and carries an introductory bonus of Euro 25 for all new players.
David Hood, spokesman for Williamhill.com commented "Considered development has gone into this product to ensure our Spanish-speaking members enjoy this product as much as the British public. We are confident that our new product will position us ahead of our competitors and allow us to continue leading the online gaming and betting industry. Investment has been made to recruit Spanish-speaking customer support to ensure quality and clarity within the product and its services.'
William Hill Bingo has Spanish-speaking callers and chat moderators, and boasts chat rooms inside each bingo room. Apart from side games with jackpots of over Euro 1,000,000, members will find organised free chat games that can be played during bingo to win extra cash.
