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Nationals Will Be Livin’ Large Behind Livan Tonight versus Padres

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Washington Nationals (46-85 SU, 59-72 RL, 62-65-4 O/U) will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they take on the San Diego Padres (56-76 SU, 64-66 RL, 67-60-3 O/U) at PETCO Park tonight at 10 PM ET. The Nationals lost to the St.

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MLB Lock Alert – Dodgers to Cash in as Wolf Howls Against D-Backs

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Los Angeles Dodgers (78-53 SU, 62-69 RL, 57-65-9 O/U) will be trying to extend their modest two-game winning streak when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (59-72 SU, 65-66 RL, 63-62-6 O/U) at Dodger Stadium tonight at 10 PM ET. The Diamondbacks narrowly defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 on Sunday, cashing in for BetUS MLB sports betting members as a -135 favorite while the game’s seven...

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Angels to Cash in as Saunders Stays Perfect against Mariners

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Los Angeles Angels (77-52 SU, 72-57 RL, 75-49-5 O/U) and Seattle Mariners (68-63 SU, 64-67 RL, 54-73-4 O/U) will lock horns tonight at Safeco Field at 10 PM ET. The Angels lad an emphatic 9-1 spanking on the Oakland A’s on Sunday, cashing in for BetUS MLB betting members as a -185 favorite while the game’s 10 total runs played Over the 8.5-run over/under total. Torii Hunter and...

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U.S. Open Insider – Don’t Sleep on these guys

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

U.S. OPEN - CAN SOMEONE COME FROM THE FRINGE? Who might be able to pull a minor surprise at the Open? Let's look at some players who are outside the top ten seeds who could make some impact - or maybe not - in the U.S. Open, which started today from Flushing Meadows.

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Monday Night Free Pick – Brett Favre Takes Center Stage Against Texans

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Favre saga continues its next chapter as the league leader in khaki shorts takes to the field to challenge the Houston Texans. Against the Chiefs last week, Favre connected on just one pass in four attempts, going for four measly yards.

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MLB Power Rankings – Strength in the West

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Teams in the N.L. West and A.L. West respectively fill the first four spots in the MLB Power Rankings. The Angels are tops while the Rangers have kept pace enough to stay in second place. The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are 3rd and 4th. Perhaps, the most impressive team to crack the top five in the power rankings are the St.

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Irony Strikes KC as Matt Cassel Injures Knee

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Kansas City Chiefs most recent/only $63 million investment got struck by the irony fairy over the weekend. Matt Cassel has a strained MCL and could miss the next 2-4 weeks. I bet the Chiefs feel really stupid for investing all that money in Amani Toomer and Ashley Lelie now! The moral of the story is quite simple, actually: if you ever quarterbacked for the New England Patriots, then stay the...

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The Minnesota Vikings “Other” Quarterbacks

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Contrary to what some casual fans may be aware of, the Minnesota Vikings (+650 to win the NFC championship at BetUS) actually DO have other quarterbacks on their roster aside from Brett Favre, and they will be on display on Monday night, as the Vikings go to Houston as three-point underdogs in the BetUS NFL pre-season betting odds. The latest news about Tarvaris Jackson, who started toward the...

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The WPT makes a new friend in Cyprus

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Ever since the World Poker Tour started several years ago, the number of events in their calendar has steadily grown and grown. Starting in September then there is a brand new venue on that list, the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic. This landmark event takes place between the 12th and the 16th of September at the Merit Cove hotel and Casino. I fully expect there to be a very strong presence as Cyprus is...

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Poker Tips – Know your limit!!!

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Poker players are like water, they make more progress when they take the path of least resistance. For whatever reason, there will be players who cannot play certain types of poker, or they cannot operate effectively beyond certain limits. Maybe they cannot accept more than a certain number of beats.

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Lions Fumbled First Pick by Drafting Stafford

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Okay BetUS NFL sports betting members, I am going on record right now to say that the Detroit Lions (0-16 SU, 7-9 ATS, 10-5-1 O/U) totally dropped the ball by using their No. 1 overall draft pick in this year’s draft on former University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. Don’t get me wrong NFL followers, I am not saying that Stafford is a bust or is going to become one.

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US Open Early Round Betting Tips – The Value Plays

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Flushing Meadow, New York – Tennis betting could not be more exciting than it is in the early stages of a Grand Slam. US Open betting in the first round offers a whole host of thrilling matchups and what lies ahead for the sports betting faithful are some competitive tennis odds, tight online wagering matchups and more importantly, great angles for profit. Here is a look at some of the...

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Houston Texans – The “Other” Team in the Monday Nighter

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Houston Texans (+350 at BetUS to win the AFC South) have finished with an 8-8 record the last two seasons, and they would dearly like to get that extra victory or two that would get them into the playoff picture. Tonight they prepare for their Monday game against the Minnesota Vikings where they are three-point favorites in the BetUS NFL pre-season football betting odds. They are coming off a...

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US Open Betting – Tursunov, Kohlschreiber in action (Matches Delayed)

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Flushing Meadow, New York – Russian Dmitry Tursunov and German Philipp Kohlschreiber are amongst many kicking off the 2009 US Open today. The pair open their bids against dangerous floaters in Marc Gicquel and Andreas Seppi respectively. Here is a look at their upcoming matches.

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NBA – Steven Jackson wants out of Golden State

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

In the years since the infamous “Malice At The Palace”, Steven Jackson has turned in to a team captain on the Golden State Warriors. Two seasons ago, the Warriors were on pace to become the next big thing in the NBA. Then Baron Davis was tricked in to signing with the L.A. Clippers and Monta Ellis crashed his moped, putting him on the injury reserve for nearly half of last season.

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MLB Weekly Preview – San Francisco vs. Philadelphia Highlights Important Week

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Every week in the 2009 MLB Season gets us closer to crowning this year’s World Series. This week in particular looks to be an important one for the National League as two teams with great pitching rotations face each other in a preview of what could happen come playoff time. The San Francisco Giants really stepped it up last week when sweeping their N.L. West rivals for the N.L. Wildcard,...

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Vikings Limiting Favre’s Throws

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Apparently the Minnesota Vikings (+150 to win the NFC North at BetUS) have been monitoring Brett Favre's throws, both in practice and in the games, in order to prevent any unnecessary wear and tear on his arm. That may sound a bit silly, but according to a Sports Illustrated article by Steve Aschburner, this is the kind of thing that could become a trend.

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3 Nations Preview – The Return of Bond, Shane Bond

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Every country has one – that enigmatic player which through no fault of their own never realised their full potential and a mere mention of his name is followed by the phrase: “He could have been the best if only he hadn’t suffered so many injuries”. England has Simon Jones, the right arm quick who ruptured a cruciate ligament sliding into fence at the Gabba in the 2002-03...

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2009 Women’s US Open Odds – Dementieva, Venus on Crash Course to Finals?

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The start of the upcoming 2009 U.S. Open brings along with it, a multitude of opportunities to increase the BetUS betting bankroll with some wise wagering on both the thrilling WTA matches that will take place throughout the tournament and this pre-tournament WTA pick on the outright winner. This in-depth look at the contenders – and pretenders – for this year’s U.S. Open will...

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UFC Rumors – Anderson Silva to Heavyweight

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Silva Moving Up To Heavyweight? The thought of Anderson Silva putting on enough poundage to fight in the heavyweight division isn’t even the eye-catching part of this story.

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NFL Analysis and Pick – Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

BetUS NFL Football Betting Odds: HOUSTON -3, Total 40 Here are some of the NFL pro football betting trends as they relate to this matchup: MINN has covered four of its last six pre-season games MINN has played its last four pre-season games UNDER the total MINN has won five of its last seven pre-season road games SU MINN is 4-2-1 ATS in its last seven pre-season road games HOU has...

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2009 Men’s US Open Odds – The Contenders and Pretenders

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

While the state of American men’s tennis is in the process of rebounding and rebuilding its once prestigious world standing in the sport, the game itself, and the ATP in particular, are flourishing like never before. Now, with the start of the 2009 U.S.

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UFC 102 Recap – Nogueira Puts Couture on the Brink

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

Nogueira Now Waits For Lesnar-Carwin Winner Randy “The Natural” Couture is contracted for six more fights in the UFC, but that could very well change given his loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by decision on Saturday night. Nogueira fought a great fight, standing toe-to-toe with the living legend and countering every stiffening blow with a counter-punch of his own.

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Golf – The Barclays Recap and FedEx Cup Standings

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

The first tournament in the FedEx Cup Championship finished this Sunday with a surprise winner. Heath Slocum won the $7,500,000 tournament by sinking an almost magical 21 ft 2 inch putt on the 18th hole to secure a one shot lead over Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Else. When the person playing with him, Steve Stricker, failed to sink his par putt, Slocum earned the victory. It was an...

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NFL Monday Nighter – Favre and the Vikings vs. Houston Texans

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

NFL Monday Preview NFL betting on Week 3 of the preseason comes to a close on Monday night, when the Houston Texans host the Minnesota Vikings at Reliant Stadium. The game would have been just another ho-hum affair before the regular season begins, but the Vikings’ signing of Brett Favre has changed that. Favre is expected to play the entire first half against the Texans after leading the...

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David Kahn Flies to Spain to Rescue Rubio

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

This whole fricking Rubio drama just won’t die. One week after Regal Barcelona made an offer to DKV Joventut for the electrifying guard, David Kahn hopped on a plane to try and use every superpower he has in his pocket book to annul the pending offer from Barcelona and bring Rubio to the NBA.

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Remember, Michael Vick is a BAD PERSON

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

I'm not one of those guys who makes it his business to go into everything with a skeptical point of view, but I was moved by Michael Vick's interview with James Brown on 60 Minutes.

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Straight Up Good – Hottest MLB Teams Right Now

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

As the month of August winds down, the baseball betting action heats up in the march towards the playoffs. Find out which teams are rounding into form as potential playoff teams with BetUS Sportsbook’s list of teams that are on fire… (Rank) (Team) (SU Record, $$$) (SU Record in L/5, $$$) 1: Minnesota Twins (63-63, -$599) (5-0, +$500 in L/5) The Twins have used this five-game winning...

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The Oakland Raider Saga – New Developments

by admin on Aug.31, 2009, under video poker games online news

BetUS Sportsbook Odds To Win AFC West San Diego Chargers -350 Denver Broncos +450 Kansas City Chiefs +800 OAKLAND RAIDERS +1000 To Win Super Bowl: +10000 To Win AFC title: +5000 To Reach Conference title game: +2500 Regular Season Wins: Over 5.5 -150, Under 5.5 +120 BIG TROUBLE IN RAIDER-LAND? If you think the latest drama surrounding the Oakland Raiders (+1000 to win the AFC West at...

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NFL Sunday Night Preview – Cutler’s Return to Denver

by admin on Aug.30, 2009, under video poker games online news

Jay Cutler is going to have to get ready to hear the jeers rain down from the stands as Chicago gets ready to visit Denver. It’ll make for great television when Cutler gets to throw the pigskin against his former team, and show the coach who jilted him exactly what he’s missing out on.

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Sunday Horse Play of the Day – Saratoga Race 10

by admin on Aug.30, 2009, under video poker games online news

Race-time: 5:56 pm EST A day after three Grade I stakes races are run at Saratoga, a horseplayer would think that Saratoga would lay off of the graded races. Not so as Saratoga’s 10th on Sunday is the Grade I Personal Ensign.

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UFC Lock Alert – Krzysztof Soszynski WILL Bust Up Brandon Vera

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

I don’t know what’s more unbelievable. The fact that Brandon Vera has never been able to get his act together, or the fact that Microsoft Word knew how to spell “Krzysztof”. We’ve been through this whole Vera act before. Since Vera toppled Frank Mir at UFC 65, we were all waiting for him to take the next step.

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Heavyweight Legends – Couture vs. Nogueira at UFC 102

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Here are the BetUS UFC betting odds on the fight: UFC Heavyweights August 29 -- Portland, OR RANDY COUTURE -180 ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA +150 For betting purposes, let's size up the contestants: COUTURE (16-9, 7 KO's), the -180 favorite in the BetUS UFC betting odds, is a native of Lynwood, Washington, and a great amateur wrestler at Oklahoma State; in fact a three-time All-American. He won...

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UFC 102 Vera vs. Soszynski – It’s Put Up or Shut Up for “The Truth”

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

There was a time when Brandon Vera was considered the proverbial “next big thing,” but by his own admission, he got a little too comfortable and didn’t pair his world-class talent with the type of talent it takes to succeed on the big stage. Vera said he was used to only training about “two times a day,” but now he’s back in top-notch shape and ready to show his...

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UFC 102 Preview – Just How Good is Maia’s Striking?

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Maia will put his all-world jiu-jitsu skills to work against Marquardt, who by all standards is out of his league in terms of wrestling. The problem with this fight is that we don’t have enough information on the 10-0 SU Maia.

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The $1,000,000 Grade I Travers Stakes

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Horse Pick of the Day: Saratoga – Race 12 Race-time: 5:46 pm EST This Saturday is Saratoga’s signature race, the Grade I Travers Stakes. Also called the mid-summer Derby, the Travers will showcase Quality Road, this year’s Florida Derby winner. Quality Road was hurt before the Kentucky Derby and didn’t get a chance to run in any of the Triple Crown races. He is a big...

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Saturday Quick Picks from Saratoga and Del Mar

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Another Saturday and another great day of racing from both Saratoga and Del Mar. The BetUS Racebook as always will be there to offer the same wagers as horseplayers would find at their local track.

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Horse Racing from Saratoga – Pick 4 Ticket that could Cash in BIG

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

First-race: 4:05 pm EST Rain is expected to his Saratoga Springs on Friday and Saturday. In fact, t here’s a 70% chance that it will rain on Saturday. Luckily for race fans, rain on Saturday shouldn’t affect the outcome of any of the races in Saratoga’s Late Pick 4 Sequence.

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Oakland vs. New Orleans – Several Questions still Unanswered

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

The problems in New Orleans lie in the whole Reggie Bush debate, Drew Brees’ receiving depth and the secondary. For all intents and purposes, everything seems to be A-ok in the Big Easy, especially after dropping 38-points in a victory over the Houston Texans.

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Travers Stakes from Saratoga Racetrack – We have the Winning Tickets

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Padding Your Bankroll: Saturday August 29 Travers Day is the biggest day of the Saratoga meeting. There is a 13 race card on tap today, which includes six stakes races. Three of those stakes are Grade 1 races, including the $1 million Shadwell Travers, which is known as the “Mid Summer Derby.” The race did not pull in Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird or Preakness winner Rachel...

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NFL Mismatch – Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Indianapolis Colts (1-1 SU & ATS) at Detroit Lions (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) Saturday, August 29 BetUS NFL Football Betting Odds: INDIANAPOLIS -3, Total 39.5 Join BetUS Sportsbook Today! Here are some of the NFL pro football betting trends as they relate to this matchup: IND has lost nine of its last 12 pre-season games SU IND has covered four of its last 12 pre-season games IND has...

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Weekend Stakes Races – Grade I Ballerina Stakes and Grade I Travers Stakes

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Race-times: Ballerina at 4:38 pm EST and Travers at 5:46 pm EST It’s all about Saratoga this Saturday as three Grade I races are on tape at the oldest track in the United States. All three Grade I races are worth horse wagering on, but the two best that I see are the Grade I Ballerina and the mid-summer Derby, the Grade I Travers Stakes. Let’s take a look at both races....

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Main Event Preview – Couture is going to Evict Nogueira from the UFC

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

Nobody has more on the line this weekend than Antonio Nogueira. The man known as “Minotauro” steps in to the ring to battle the 46-year-old Randy Couture with his pride on the line, and his career in the UFC in jeopardy. A lot of fanfare is being made about Randy Couture’s mind-boggling age, but none of that gab has given way to the critics doubting the man known as “The...

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Leben vs. Rosholt – Take the Underdog at UFC 102

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

As much as I dislike Chris Leben, I have to say that the kid has some serious balls on him. Nobody digs deeper than this underdog to prove himself and his worth in the octagon. He fights with passion and a desire to prove that he’s better than his opponent.

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DJ AM found dead in a New York City apartment

by admin on Aug.29, 2009, under video poker games online news

The music world has lost another icon of sorts as disc jockey and Los Angeles club owner Adam Goldstein, or better known as DJ AM, was found dead in a New York City apartment Friday afternoon. As in many premature deaths of the famous, substances apparently played a role in the fatality.

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Mariners to Bounce Back and Cash in Against Royals as ‘King Felix’ Dominates

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Kansas City Royals (49-78 SU, 62-64 RL, 56-63-7 O/U) and the Seattle Mariners (66-62 SU, 62-66 RL, 52-72-4 O/U) square off at Safeco Field tonight at 10 PM ET. The Royals came back from a 2-1 deficit to beat the Mariners 8-4 on Thursday, cashing in for BetUS MLB sports betting members as +145 underdogs while the game’s 12 total runs played Over the 8.5-run Over/Under total. Join BetUS...

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Armed and Dangerous – Lincecum’s Giants take on the Red-hot Rockies

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Colorado Rockies (72-56 SU, 69-59 RL, 57-63-8 O/U) and San Francisco Giants (69-59 SU, 67-60 RL, 53-65-9 O/U) will both be looking to get back in the win column when the division rivals battle at AT&T Park tonight at 10 PM ET. The Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Thursday, cashing in for BetUS MLB sports betting members as -145 favorites at home while the game's five combined...

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UFC 102 Fight of the Night – Jardine vs. Silva will be a WAR

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Keith Jardine is Going to Get Ugly Against Silva I know that’s an ironic headline considering that Jardine is already the strangest looking competitor in the sport (notwithstanding that giant 18 foot Asian gimmick fighter who recently fought Jose Conseco), but I’m talking about his gameplan, not his looks.

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West Coast Showdown – Oakland A’s vs. Los Angeles Angels

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

MLB: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Game-day: 8/28/2009 Game-time: 10:10 pm EST Angels’ fans are probably wondering what the problem is as one of the top teams in MLB and why they just can’t get it together against one of the worst teams in MLB, the Oakland Athletics. Oakland beat the Angels once again on Thursday night, 2 to 0.

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Vera vs. Soszynski – Will the Polish Experiment be a Success?

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Here are the BetUS UFC betting odds on the fight: UFC Light Heavyweights August 29 -- Portland, OR BRANDON VERA -200 KRZYSZTOF SOSZYNSKI +160 For betting purposes, let's size up the contestants: VERA (10-3, 7 KO's), the -200 favorite in the BetUS UFC mixed martial arts betting odds who is known as "The Truth," is a former athlete at Old Dominion University who later joined the Air...

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NFL Preseason Picks – Green Bay vs. Arizona

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Green Bay Packers (2-0 SU & ATS) at Arizona Cardinals (0-2 SU & ATS) Friday, August 28 BetUS NFL Football Betting Odds: ARIZONA -3, Total 42 Here are some of the NFL pro football betting trends as they relate to this matchup: * GB has won and covered three of its last four pre-season games * GB has played five of its last six pre-season games OVER the total * GB has lost four of...

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Premier League’s Best Collide – Manchester United vs. Arsenal

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester United have been slow to start this season and even found themselves shocked by promoted side Burnley on their travels. Yet, Manchester United picked up pace immediately afterwards, drumming an unassuming Wigan Athletic 5:0 on the away.

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Premier League’s Best Collide – Manchester United vs. Arsenal

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

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UFC 102 Possible Fight of the Night – Jardine vs. Silva

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

JARDINE VS. SILVA: A MATTER OF EXPERIENCE? Here are the BetUS UFC betting odds on the fight: UFC Light Heavyweights August 29 -- Portland, OR KEITH JARDINE -145 THIAGO SILVA +115 For betting purposes, let's size up the contestants: JARDINE (14-5, 6 KO's), the -145 favorite in the BetUS UFC betting odds who is known as the "Dean of Mean," turned pro in 2001, and won six of...

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UFC Betting Insider – Leben vs. Rosholt

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Once perhaps the most infamous Ultimate Fighter alum of them all due to his destructive antics on the show, Chris Leben is now a kinder, gentler man who seems to have found his inner peace. Of course, the Leben we see in the Octagon is a completely different person, however, one of the most reckless, intense, and relentless competitors in the sport.

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UFC 102 Picks – Jardine vs. Silva should be a WAR

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

It’s been a rough run for Ultimate Fighter alums in the UFC, especially at UFC 101 as Forrest Griffin was embarrassed along with several other losses. But Keith Jardine can take a step in patching up the TUF reputation with a win over Thiago Silva at UFC 102. Silva’s only loss was also an embarrassing one at the hands of Lyoto Machida but let’s be honest, there’s not too...

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Premier League – Tottenham enjoying dream start to season, Birmingham next

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Tottenham Hotspur have had a dream start to the season and they are currently sitting at the top of the Premier League food chain with a nine points, level on points with second place Chelsea FC but ahead on goal differential. At the start of the season few would have expected the Spurs to be leading the season after three cycles of Premier League matches but that is what they are doing and...

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F1 Belgian Grand Prix – Qualifying Preview

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

BetUS Sportsbook Odds Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying - August 29 Sample Qualifying Matchups Sebastien Vettel -150 Mark Webber +120 Jenson Button -135 Rubens Barichello +105 Fernando Alonso -145 Nico Rosberg +115 Jarno Trulli -200 Timo Glock +160 Get the rest at http://www.betus.com/sportsbook/belgian_grand_prix-motor_sports-qualifying_matchups-lines.aspx This year's Belgian Grand...

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Premier League Picks – West Ham and Sunderland in action

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Another jam-packed Premier League betting weekend looms ahead in the BetUS soccer betting market and soccer bettors have lots of matches to choose from with great angles for profit.

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Premier League – Chelsea host Burnley at Stamford Bridge (7:45 am ET)

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Chelsea have enjoyed a great start to their season and they certainly appear to be the strongest contenders for the league title at this point. It is early days though and still a long way to go before the silverware is handed out to the league champions. So buckle up for the long haul.

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NFL – Michael Vick’s Return

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

If you didn’t feel the biting sarcasm in that headline, then you’ve been swallowed up by the hype train that is becoming Michael Vick’s 2009 Saga. The standing ovation was a little over the top, but that’s what you can expect from Philly fans who have gone 49-years without a Super Bowl. But all the other nonsense has to stop.

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Hanson will Handle Phillies as Feisty Braves Nab Road Win

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies (73-52 SU, 68-57 RL, 54-65-6 O/U) will be looking to get back in the win column in the BetUS Sportsbook when they take on the Atlanta Braves (67-60 SU, 58-69 RL, 55-65-7 O/U) in a battle of division rivals at Citizens Bank Park tonight at 7 PM ET. The Braves rapped out a whopping 17 hits as they jumped all over the San Diego Padres on Thursday, winning 9-1...

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UFC 102 Preview – Randy “Captain America” Couture

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Randy Couture Age: 46 Record: 16-9-0 Before UFC 102 Randy Couture is a Hall of Famer and is a legend in the sport of MMA but he’s clearly at a crossroads at this point in his career.

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UFC 102 Profiles – Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Age: 33 Record: 31-5-1 Before UFC 102 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is facing a lot of skepticism at this point in his career.

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If Garrard Bounces Back, so Will Jaguars

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

I believe the majority of how the Jaguars’ upcoming season unfolds depends largely on how starting quarterback David Garrard bounces back from what was undeniably, a lackluster 2008 season, his first as the unquestioned starter in Jacksonville. To improve in 2009, Garrard must first cut down his interceptions.

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Pressure Builds on Black Cap Batsmen

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Black Caps are under fire back home for their atrocious batting during the current test series against Sri Lanka yet it appears the New Zealand fans are expecting a lot from a team that is stuck on a strange limbo. They are a team that is neither here nor there – they are a team, which always threatens to excel and periodically does so but on a whole they are akin to the West Indies...

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How Important is poker education?

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Getting your poker education is of course a critical step. But it is also a very difficult step for the simple reason being that many of the sources of education will no longer be current or working. This can be the case with many of the books that were written years ago. The fact of the matter is that there has been something of a technological revolution in online poker of late.

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Travers Day Eve – Today’s Pick 3 from Saragotga

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

It is Travers Day Eve, and before we tackle tomorrow’s thirteen race card, we have a good betting card on Friday, a ten race menu highlighted by the $200,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (G2). The Baruch drew a field of ten older runners who will be going 1 1/8 miles on the inner turf course.

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Is Tournament Poker Reaching Meltdown?

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Years ago, we had the World Series of Poker as the one and only main focal point of the poker calendar. Every year in Las Vegas, the best poker players on the planet gathered to play a number of events that totalled no more than about twenty.

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Sam Querrey bids for spot in the Pilot Pen final

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

New Haven, CT – That Sam Querrey clinched the US Open series and will now be competing for additional bonus money at the US Open (up to a $1 million) makes him an interesting underdog for the fast approaching Grand Slam.

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UEFA Super Cup – FC Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The UEFA Super Cup, the biggest one-off matches in European soccer, is just a mere hour or so away as reigning Champions League champs Barcelona take on Europa League champs Shakhtar Dontesk. A scenario where second-tier champions pit themselves against top-flight champions is always interesting. Thrilling even as both have to play at elevated levels.

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Mr. Perfect vs. Sabathia – White Sox vs. Yankees

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Game-day: 8/28/2009 Game-time: 7:05 pm EST The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees both send their aces to the mound on Thursday night in hope of securing a victory in this key weekend series. C.C. Sabathia steps to the mound for the Yankees.

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UFC 102 – Full Undercard Preview with Free Picks

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

It’s a shame the undercard of UFC 102 won’t be shown on free TV like UFC 103 will next month on Spike TV, because it features some solid matchups for true MMA fans. The most popular undercard matchup is the bout between Brock Lesnar’s training partner Chris Tuscherer and Gabriel Gonzaga, and the more well-known and seasoned Gonzaga is a -350 to +250 favorite in this one. Gonzaga...

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BCS Dream Matchup – Texas vs. Ohio State

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

BetUS NCAA College Football Futures Odds To Win BCS National Title Florida +180 Oklahoma +500 TEXAS +650 Southern Cal +650 OHIO STATE +1000 Alabama +1200 Louisiana State +1800 Notre Dame +2000 Florida State +2200 Penn State +2500 Join BetUS Sportsbook Today! Texas was made last year. They beat Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout, and tied with them for the Big 12...

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Big Game, Big Money – Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers 7:05 ET The Major League Baseball betting season enters the final weekend of the month of August, and the sports betting action at BetUS Sportsbook couldn’t be any hotter! To kick off a critical four-game set between playoff contenders, the Tampa Bay Rays (69-57, -$37) will face off with the Detroit Tigers (67-59, +$103) at Comerica Park. The hosts come into...

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UFC 102 Main Card Betting Preview

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Die-hard mixed martial arts fans have been waiting for a long time to see former heavyweight champions Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Randy Couture clash. Those MMA junkies will finally get their fix when MMA betting heats up at UFC 102 from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. Couture enters the fight a -170 favorite and will have a hometown crowd on his side Saturday night. The man known as...

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ATP New Haven – Verdasco and Andreev battle for a spot in the final

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

New Haven, CT – Fernando Verdasco and Igor Andreev will battle for a spot in the Pilot Pen final on Friday afternoon when they meet for the fifth time in their careers. Second seed Verdasco, who entered the tournament on a wild card, owns the 3-1 lifetime edge over Andreev but the Russian captured the last victory when the pair met beating Verdasco in the R32 at the US Open 6-2, 6-4, 6-4....

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NFL Preseason Picks – 3 Game Parlay

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The third week of the NFL preseason schedule is the best indicator of how teams will perform in the regular season. And when it comes to NFL betting, football fans can relax a little more knowing the starters are playing at least the first half.

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MLB Weekend Preview – Battle between the Big Apple and the Windy City

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

It’s a battle between the Big Apple and the Windy City on the MLB betting board this weekend, although only one of the series matters to futures bettors – and the playoff picture. The Yankees clash with the White Sox at Yankee Stadium, with Chicago needing to get back on track to stay relevant in the American League Central.

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Favre Prop Watch – Bet on Everything Brett

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

I would like to take a crack at all these new Brett Favre props that have been presented by the folks at BetUS: Brett Favre Total TD passes: Over 21½ 5/6 Under 21½ 5/6 Favre has averaged 22 touchdown passes over the last four years. He's also thrown almost as many interceptions over that time (84).

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Friday Night Lights – New England Patriots vs. Washington Redskins

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

New England Patriots (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) at Washington Redskins (1-1 SU & ATS) Friday, August 28 BetUS NFL Odds: NEW ENGLAND -3, Total 37.5 Join BetUS Sportsbook Today! Here are some of the NFL pro football betting trends as they relate to this matchup: NE has lost five of its last six pre-season games SU NE is 0-6 ATS in its last six pre-season games NE is 1-4-1 ATS in its last...

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The UFC is coming to Western Canada – According to the UFC

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The UFC is coming to Western Canada. It has been reported that they plan on holding a show in Vancouver next year, with GM Place reserved for a card in June. Dana White is confident that despite current MMA restrictions the UFC will be holding a major fight within the year.

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US Open draw released – Federer and Nadal on opposite ends of the draw

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

Flushing Meadows, New York – In the lead up to the 2009 US Open draw ceremony, tennis bettors and experts alike, excitedly entertained the possibility Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal would fall into the same half of the draw, while at the same time, Federer-Nadal-rivalry addicts decried the prospect, upset they might be denied another chapter of the duo’s scintillating opposition in the...

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Marquardt vs. Maia – Grounds for Submission

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

MARQUARDT VS. MAIA: GROUNDS FOR SUBMISSION? Here are the BetUS UFC betting odds on the fight: UFC Middleweights August 29 -- Portland, OR NATE MARQUARDT -165 DEMIAN MAIA +135 For betting purposes, let's size up the contestants: MARQUARDT (28-8, 5 KO's), the -165 favorite according to the BetUS UFC betting odds, is one of the most experienced mixed martial artists around. A native of...

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ODI Tri Series – India Play the Bluff

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

India coach Gary Kirsten was the master of the bluff during his playing days with South Africa. Which is why several comments the 41-year-old left handed, who averaged 45.27 with the bat in Tests and 40.85 in ODI, made this week, may either be an insight to potential weaknesses or one the biggest furphies ever proffered. Kirsten brought attention to the use of short pitch bowling against his young...

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Cashing the Under Ticket – MLB Teams Trending Under the Total

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

The dog days of summer are almost over, but there are still plenty of chances to cash winning ‘under’ tickets in the majors. Check out this week’s list of the best ‘under’ teams in baseball over the L/5 days… (Rank) (Team) (O/U Record) (O/U Record in L/5) 1: Baltimore Orioles (60-61-5) (1-4 in L/5) Until the sixth inning of last night’s 7-6 loss to the...

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MLB Teams Slumping Down the Stretch

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

MLB Betting – Who’s Not MLB’s Coldest SU Teams Whereas the picture is getting rosier for the hot squads in the bigs, there are plenty of teams in baseball that are singing the blues.

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Travers Stakes Preview – Quality Road Looks to Show Who’s Boss

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

After the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, have been run, horse racing fans wait for two marquee three-year old races before the Breeders’ Cup in the fall. The first, the Haskell Invitational, was run last month with Rachel Alexandra, this year’s winner of the Preakness Stakes, romping to a victory.

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Don’t over complicate……the real genius!

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

How difficult can it be to make money playing poker? The answer is…..not very difficult at all and people complicate the process more than what they need to. Don’t get me wrong, if you desire to play high-stakes online poker then the number of obstacles that you will have to overcome will be considerable.

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Poker Insider – Bad Beat of the Day

by admin on Aug.28, 2009, under video poker games online news

On my online poker travels yesterday I hit upon one of the worst beats that I have seen in quite some time. It was only at NL50 but even so, the hand was an absolute corker. The game was full-ring and nine handed and it was folded around to a player who was in the cut-off and he open raised to $1.75. The button and small blind folded and the big blind called. This put $3.75 in the pot and both of...

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Parlay Pick – Santana to Lead Angels to Cover While the Under Cashes

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Oakland Athletics (55-71 SU, 65-60 RL, 60-63-2 O/U) will be looking to avoid their fourth consecutive loss when they take on their division rivals, the Los Angeles Angels (75-50 SU, 70-55 RL, 73-47-5 O/U) at Angel Stadium tonight at 10 PM ET. The A's lost to the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday, failing to cash in for BetUS MLB betting members as a -110 pick'em while the game's eight total...

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Take the Desperate Team – Diamondbacks vs. Giants

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants Game-day: 8/27/2009 First-pitch: 10:15 pm EST The D’Backs take on the Giants in a game where the Giants could possibly make inroads into a wildcard berth. San Francisco might be out of the N.L. West chase as both the Dodgers and Rockies figure to take home the N.L.

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Big Apple Bragging Rights – New York Jets vs. New York Giants

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

NFL PRESEASON BETTING – Game Match-Up 8/29 New York Jets vs. New York Giants 8:00 ET Bragging rights in the Big Apple will be on the line in the Meadowlands on Saturday night when the New York Jets (0-2, 1-1 ATS) head into combat against their inner-city rivals, the New York Giants (1-1, 1-1 ATS).

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Jay Cutler Returns to Denver – Bears vs. Broncos from Mile High

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

NFL PRESEASON BETTING – Game Match-Up 8/30 Chicago Bears vs. Denver Broncos 8:00 ET NBC scheduled a doozy for their initial 2009 NFL betting broadcast of the season when the Chicago Bears (1-1, 1-1 ATS) invade Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium to crack skulls with the Denver Broncos (1-1, 1-1 ATS). Unless you were living under a rock during this past offseason, you might have heard that...

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True freshman to lead the Trojans – Matt Barkley named starter

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

Pete Carroll has rolled the dice on a true freshman to lead the Trojans this coming season as he has named Matt Barkley as his starter. This is quite monumental, and an obvious sign of this kid’s ability as it is the first time a true freshie will start on opening day for USC.

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MLB Betting Insider– MLB’s Hottest Home Teams

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

Home field advantage in the majors this season has been as important as ever. Now that September MLB baseball is almost here and pretenders are being left in the dust of the contenders, check out BetUS Sportsbook’s list of the hottest home teams in the bigs… (Rank) (Team) (SU Road Record, $$$) (SU Road Record in L/5, $$$) 1: St. Louis Cardinals (38-24, +$531) (5-0, +$500 in L/5) Stick...

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Lock Alert – Phillies vs. Pirates from PNC Park

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

The Philadelphia Phillies (73-51 SU, 68-56 RL, 54-64-6 O/U) will look to take their second consecutive game from the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-72 SU, 67-57 RL, 52-66-6 O/U) when the longtime NL rivals square off at PNC Park tonight at 7 PM ET.

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Lock Alert – Phillies vs. Pirates from PNC Park

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

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Get out the Broom – Padres vs. Braves

by admin on Aug.27, 2009, under video poker games online news

Game-day: 8/27/2009 First-pitch: 7:00 pm EST The San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves duke it out on Thursday night with gambling profits pretty much the only thing at stake. But no one likes to loose and the Braves are in danger of getting swept by the lowly Padres. The Braves send pitcher Javier Vasquez to the mound.

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