Archive for December, 2009
by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
Friday, January 1st – 5:00 PM ET
Rose Bowl ( Pasadena, CA)
College Football Spread: Oregon -4
Ohio State: The Week That Was
The Buckeyes already owned a Big Ten title, but in their Nov. 21 conference finale against Michigan, there was hardly reason to relax. One of college football’s most storied rivalries demanded a full-tilt effort, and that’s what Jim...
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Sam Stout (14-5-1) vs. Joe Lauzon (18-4-0)
UFC 108 Betting Line: Lauzon -275
Leading up to UFC 108
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout in the octagon (nearly eight months) but he gets back into the cage at UFC 108.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
The college football betting season enters 2010 with a flurry of games. In what promises to be one of the best non-BCS games of the entire bowl season, the LSU Tigers (9-3, 5-7 ATS) will lock horns with the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2, 6-6 ATS) in the Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
The Bayou Bengals most likely wrapped up their berth in the best non-BCS game for an SEC...
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Philadelphia Flyers 18-18-2 - The Flyers have been one of the most disappointing teams so far in the 2009-2010 NHL season.With a record of 18-18-2, the club has had to deal with the firing of a coach (John Stevens) and the subsequent systems overhaul by a new coach (Peter Laviolette), while dealing with injuries to it’s # one goaltender (Ray Emery) and perennial all-star Simone Gagne....
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Thursday, December 31st – 7:05 PM ET
Basketball Betting Spread: Mavericks -1
The Week That Was: Mavericks
It was a light but highly successful week for coach Rick Carlisle’s club, which asserted itself as the second-best team in the Western Conference.
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January 1st, 2010 – 11:00 am EST
Northwestern (8-4, 5-3 Big Ten) vs. Auburn (7-5, 3-5; SEC)
The New Year’s Day college bowl cavalcade begins as the Northwestern Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers travel to Tampa Bay Florida for the 2010 Outback Bowl.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
The Michigan State Spartans are primarily a basketball school, but their football program has surged in to prominence in recent years after some steady play.Of course, they’ve made headlines for all the wrong reasons. With 14 players suspended due to their participation in a campus brawl, the Spartans will have a depleted roster trying to matchup against one of the most potent aerial...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
In the Outback Bowl, NORTHWESTERN gets an opportunity to play on New Year's Day, and opposing them is an Auburn team that started out the season looking like it might be an SEC contender, then faltered.
The Wildcats have the blood-and-guts leader in Mike Kafka, who will certainly benefit from a little rest, since he was nicked up for much of the season.
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Chick Fil-A Bowl
Virginia Tech Hokies (9-3 SU, 4-7 ATS) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS)
Thursday, December 31: 7:30 p.m.
BetUS.com Betting Odds: Virginia Tech -4 ½, Total Points 49 ½
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Virginia Tech: 9-2 SU in their last 11 games
Virginia Tech: 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
Virginia Tech: The total...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
The New Orleans Saints have secured home field advantage throughout the playoffs and the all important 1st round bye, but what about the second seed?
That’s the main question going into the NFC in Week 17. Let’s take a quick look at the games that could have an affect on who does or does not get that important second seed and 1st round bye in the NFC Playoffs.
After checking out...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs
Thursday, December 31st – 7:05 PM ET
Basketball Betting Spread:
The Week That Was: Heat
The Heat’s third game of the past week came Wednesday night at New Orleans, before this article was written, but in the week’s first two games, it can safely be said that Miami stabilized its season.
Coach Erik Spoelstra’s team had...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
Last minute heroics by Brett Favre simply weren’t enough as the Vikings were stunned during a Monday Night Football betting loss to the Chicago Bears last weekend. With the New York Giants on the docket playing for respect to close out their season, the Vikings will need to snap a two-game losing skid to keep their hopes of a first-round bye alive.
That win, combined with a Philadelphia...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
It’s do or die time for a few teams in the AFC. Okay, it sort of feels like it’s do or die time for every team in the AFC in Week 17!
No less than 7 teams are alive for the two remaining playoff spots. All 7 have somewhat of a shot to win, but no more than 2 control their own destiny. Forget about picking the teams to win. What about picking the teams to...
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Utah Jazz (18-13 SU, 17-13 ATS) at Oklahoma City Thunder (17-14 SU, 20-11 ATS)
Thursday, December 31 - 8 PM ET
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: OKLAHOMA CITY -3, Total 198
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
UTAH has covered 11 of its last 17 games
UTAH has lost 15 of its last 21 road games SU
OKC has won five of...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
In the second BCS bowl betting battle of 2010, the Cincinnati Bearcats (12-0, 6-6 ATS) will square off with the Florida Gators (12-1, 6-6) in the Sugar Bowl. Controversy and storylines are abounding in the Sugar Bowl betting proceedings.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
In what is already being heralded as a bout to determine the next number-one contender to UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, ‘Sugar’ Rashad Evans (-220) will face Thiago Silva (+175) at UFC 108.
Evans (13-1-1), a former champion and Ultimate Fighter winner, brings a wrestling pedigree and explosive speed and knockout power into the cage. Meanwhile, Thiago Silva (14-1) is known for his...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
Miami Heat (16-13 SU, 15-13 ATS) at San Antonio Spurs (18-11 SU, 15-13-1 ATS)
Thursday, December 31 - 7 PM ET
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: SAN ANTONIO -7.5, Total 195
San Antonio was running with the pack for a while, but after winning six out of seven games they are making a move on the upper reaches of the Western Conference. The Spurs are now six games behind the Los...
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College Basketball Lines
St. John 's Red Storm (10-2 SU, 5-4 ATS) at Georgetown Hoyas (9-1 SU, 4-2 ATS)
Thursday, December 31 - 8 PM ET
BetUS College Basketball Lines: GEORGETOWN -10
Here are some of the NCAAB betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
STJ has won four of its last five games SU
STJ has covered five of its last seven games
STJ has played its last four games...
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Thursday, December 31 - 7 PM ET
BetUS NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: USC -8.5
Here are some of the trends as they relate to our NCAA college basketball picks:
ARIZ has lost five of its last eight games SU
ARIZ has covered one of its last seven games
ARIZ has played three of its last four games OVER the total
ARIZ has lost its last five road games SU
USC has won its...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
It is December 31st, 2009 today. Right? Lest I have lost a year somewhere then the decade is not over for another 12 months.
So what is up with all these “decade” articles cropping up everywhere as we approach the Eve of the beginning of the last year of the decade?
Is it not enough we have sullied Christmas with marketing the festivities in September, spoilt Easter with Easter...
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
BCS Bowl Breakdown
Best Bet: Oregon -4 over Ohio State in the Rose Bowl
The venerable Tim Brown won my dad like a grand in the late 1980’s when they ran fantasy football leagues in smoke filled rooms in sports bars. He was a hell of a football player, and he knows how to handicap football.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
The NHL New Year’s Eve schedule is packed and features many players that have been newly named to their respective country’s Olympic teams. Player’s Olympic Roster spots and Snubs highlight Thursday night’s action in the NHL.
San Jose Sharks at Phoenix Coyotes
San Jose are winners of six straight games and boast four Canadian Olympians. The Sharks visit a Phoenix team...
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Friday, January 1st – Fenway Park, Boston
A beautiful addition to the NHL schedule, the Winter Classic is quickly becoming a mainstay on the January 1st sports schedule. This year marks the third adaptation of the Classic and features a pair of Eastern Conference teams.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
Friday, January 1st – 8:30 PM ET
Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
College Football Spread: Florida -12.5
Cincinnati: The Week That Was
Cincinnati was fortunate to complete a perfect regular season on Dec.
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St. John’s Red Storm (10-2 SU, 5-4 ATS) at No. 13 Georgetown Hoyas (9-1 SU, 4-2 ATS)
Thursday, December 31: 8:00 p.m.
As you get ready to ring in the New Year, be sure to flip over to ESPN, where some great college basketball will be going on all day long. And at 8:00 p.m., check out Big East action between Georgetown and St.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
Next week is the first 2010 golf tournament on the PGA Tour. A couple of names absent from the SBS Championship entry list are Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. That doesn’t mean, of course, that either Tiger or Phil won’t figure prominently in 2010, but I’d wager a guess Phil is going to be in the running a lot sooner than Tiger.
Golf is an ever-changing sport, no matter what the...
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Oklahoma Sooners (8-4 SU, 4-5 ATS) at Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-3 SU, 4-5 ATS)
Thursday, December 31: 10:00 p.m.
Here are some Betting Trends which may impact this game:
Gonzaga: 2-4 ATS at home
Gonzaga: Total has gone OVER in 3 of their last 4 games
Oklahoma: Total has gone OVER in 3 of their last 4 games
Oklahoma: 0-2 ATS in their last 2 games
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
The term ‘rakeback’ is not so well known to the online poker players. The amateur players or newbie to the world of online poker may have heard this term, but do not fully understand what it means. In the case you are a regularly player, you have to make some efforts to understand this concept. If you do not, you are just leaving money on the table that could make the difference between losing, just breaking even or making some bucks in profit.
Rackback is a cash motivation of the online poker and usually refers to a system where the poker player receives a percentage of the rake they contribute as a pot. In plain words it is a reward system to get you to keep playing in that room. The rakeback is paid back to the players at a time which is usually determined by the poker website. Some poker websites offer the ability to cash in your rakeback whenever you want to. Different online poker websites have different systems of determination the amount of rakeback paid to the player. However, the most important fact is that the majority of online poker players do not mind that they are entitled to this free cash.
When you sign up for the online poker account, always sign up to the websites that offwr a rakeback and you have to be sure that your account is a rakeback account. Usually the poker websites do not allow the player to change a rakeback account in the case you have signed up with a different sort of account previously. The majority of these sites do not advertise the fact that they pay rakeback but it is possible to find out which websites offer it and which do not.
In fact you always pay into the rack, so why not to take some advantages of this and get a certain percentage of it back. It is could be called free money.
How do different poker rooms calculate the amount of rakeback that you receive? The amount of rakeback usually varies from one website to other, but on average the amount is about 27-30 per cent.
There are two types of paying rakeback – on week basis and on month basis. It depends on the individual poker room’s policy. Some poker websites will allow you to cash your rakeback any time you need to.
In the case you are not playing at the tables that pay rakeback, you are allow the poker website to make a lot of money that has to be going into your account. Never forget that online poker webstes are never going to offer you a rakeback account if they have the possibility to get you to sign up a regular one.
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College Football Bowls: Thursday Preview
There's no better way to ring in the New Year than a full slate of college football betting. There are five bowl games on tap Thursday. Here's a look at the most intriguing matchups:
Sun Bowl – Stanford vs.
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by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under video poker games online news
The rake influences more on a $50 pot that on the $500 pot. In the first example the rake is 5 per cent and in the second it is only 0.5 per cent. The other factors that have a large impact on your rakeback are the type of the game you are playing and the quantity of players you are up against.
There is usually no limit players rake less money than fixed limited players. No limit players prefer to wait for better starting hand than they do in limit and then just raise it up pre flop. The opponents usually refuse and the hand will not even reach the flop. In the case the poker room use a ‘no flop no drop’ policy they will not charge any rake in pots that do not get the flop. In the case you are playing strict limit free game you would have deal with so many quantity of different pots per hour and would not play that much in rake.
Limit games are absolutely different. While you are involved in a pot you often get a draw and the proper pot adds to carry on with the hand. Imagine you refuse a flush draw against two opponents and one of them bets out sand the other one calls, you will call to catch the flush. Often players bet an amount that pushes out the draws or in other words make the call incorrect. In limit it is often right to call with a hand that is not the best at a particular moment while that is the wrong to do in no limit.
In the case you play the short-handed poker you pay higher amount of rake, which is obvious. In the case you are up against three players, you will be on the blinds 50 per cent of the hand and to be able to win money you will have to defend them. Remember that your opponents realize what you are doing and will call you with mediocre holdings. It creates a lot of pots and you will pay a lot of rake.
In a full ring game you do not have to defend your blinds to the same extent as in comparison with short handed games. You are in fewer pots and going to pay less rake.
Different players usually pay different amount of rake. An action player that is involved in many pots with the wide range of holdings will rake more money in comparison with a tight player who does not play a lot of hands.
When you are trying to calculate what your rakeback is going to be, above mentioned factors have to be taken into account.
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Padding Your Bankroll: Thursday December 31
We have reached the end of the year, one last stab to pad our bankroll before we head into 2010.
The last stakes race in New York for the year is today’s $65,000 Gallant Fox Handicap, a 1 5/8 miles marathon that drew a full field of 12 colts and geldings.
Trainer Todd Pletcher sends out three runners, Atoned, Tiger’s Rock, and the likely...
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Outback Bowl features the Auburn Tigers taking on the 7 point underdogs Northwestern Wildcats on the first the day of 2010 at 11:00 AM ET at Raymond James Stadium.
Outback Bowl Spread:
Northwestern Wildcats +7
Auburn Tigers -7
O/U 54
Northwestern (8-4) upset Wisconsin 33-31 in the last game of the regular season and Auburn (7-5) led No. 1 Alabama until the final two minutes before losing...
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The Stanford Cardinal will make their first bowl appearance in eight years at the Sun Bowl as they take on the 8 point favorite Oklahoma Sooners on December 31 at 2:00 PM ET.
College Football Bowl Odds:
Stanford Cardinal +8
Oklahoma Sooners -8
O/U 56
This will be Stanford's third trip to the Sun Bowl as they ended the season with an 8-4 record, meanwhile the Sooners finished with a lousy 7-5...
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Missouri Tigers (8-4 SU, 4-7 ATS) vs. Navy Midshipmen (9-4 SU, 4-6-3 ATS)
Thursday, December 31: 3:30 p.m.
NCAA Bowl Betting Odds: Missouri -6 ½, Total Points 52 ½
Here are some Texas Bowl betting trends which may impact this game:
Missouri: 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Missouri: 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games
Missouri: The total has gone OVER in 4 of...
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Tony Dungy did his best to be the shill for his former assistant and the rest of the Colts organization on NBC's "Football Night in America," as he covered up for "Manning-Gate," a breach of integrity perpetrated by Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell when his team went into the tank, like a paid-off crooked prizefighter, on Sunday.
On the telecast, Dungy pointed out that...
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This was not exactly how the Oklahoma Sooners envisioned this season, but a Week 1 injury to the 2008 Heisman Winner, Sam Bradford, derailed the hopes of the Sooners and they simply never caught up. In stark contrast, Stanford Cardinal probably had no idea they were capable of beating up on teams like Oregon and USC and a big reason for that was the emergence of Heisman runner-up Toby Gerhart who...
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On Sunday night, most members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins were no doubt popping champagne corks in their own homes, until that point where they actually get together and celebrate in unison. I have met many of those players, and used to think that was a fairly sophomoric act, but today I'm thinking they deserve every moment of their hubris.
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In a rematch of last year’s Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, Case Keenum’s mega powered aerial offense will clash with the best passing defense in the nation. With just 148.67 passing yards allowed per game, Air Force will try to shut down Keenum’s passing attack which notches 450 passing yards per game. Houston won 34-28 last year.
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Houston Cougars, the top passing offense in the nation, takes on the 3rd ranked rush offense in the nation and 4 point underdog Air Force Falcons on the last day of 2009 at 12:00 PM ET at Amon Carter Stadium in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.
College Football Bowl Lines:
Air Force Falcons +5
Houston Cougars -5
O/U 63
This game is a rematch of last year's Armed Forces Bowl. ...
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#11 Virginia Tech (9-3, 6-2 ACC) vs. Tennessee (7-5, 4-4; SEC)
December 31 – 7:30 pm EST - Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA.
On December 31, the No. 11 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies take on the Tennessee Volunteers for the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Since its inception in 1968, Atlanta Georgia has hosted the Chick-fil-A Bowl, often referred to by its original moniker the Peach Bowl. The bowl will be...
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The last two-matches of the 2009 year culminated with favourites Arsenal and Manchester United coming out on top, as was largely expected. The Gunners and Red Devils put forward masterclass performances, running riot with their lesser opponents to head into the New Year on a positive note.
Portsmouth 1:4 Arsenal
The Gunners arrived at Fratton Park with purpose and accomplished what they set...
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The Cyclones are one of the more resilient teams in the league. It’s rare that a team can go on a ravaging ten-game losing streak, lose its head coach and then still manage to earn a bowl invitation with a 6-6 SU record, but Iowa State is here and looking for more vindication when they take on Minnesota.
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
Polar Opposite Ballclubs Meet when Kings Host Sixers
Sixers vs. Kings (-2½)
(O/U) 207½
Wednesday, December 30 - 10:00 PM ET
One team has underachieved immensely despite having several gifted veteran players on its roster.
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
Providence Friars (8-4 SU, 3-5 ATS) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-2 SU, 4-3 ATS)
Wednesday, December 30 - 9 PM ET
Ncaa Basketball Betting Odds: NOTRE DAME -7.5
Here are some of the college basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
PROV has covered one of its last four games
PROV has played five of its last six games OVER the total
ND has won six of its last seven...
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Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns (-2½)
(O/U)207½
Wednesday, December 30 - 9:00 PM ET
Key Head-to-Head Trends
Celtics are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix.
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In a rematch of the 1998 Holiday Bowl the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Arizona Wildcats on December 30 at 8:00 PM ET at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
Holiday Bowl Betting Odds:
Nebraska Cornhuskers +1
Arizona Wildcats -1
O/U 40
Arizona finished the season with 8-4 after beating USC for the first time in 7 games, while Nebraska had a 9-3 record after losing in the final seconds to...
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NBA Betting Lines - Hawks vs. Cavaliers (-6)
(O/U) 192.5
Wednesday, December 30 - 7:00 PM ET
Key Head-to-Head Trends
Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Hawks are 0-4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
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NCAA Basketball Odds
Connecticut Huskies (9-2 SU, 2-7 ATS) at Cincinnati Bearcats (8-3 SU, 3-4 ATS)
Wednesday, December 30 - 7 PM ET
BetUS NCAA Basketball Odds: CINCINNATI -1
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* CONN has won five of its last six games SU
* CONN has covered one of its last five games
* CONN has played...
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Since the start of the 2009-2010 season, former NBA superstar Gary Payton has been bringing his professional insight and intelligence into your home, as one of the newest analysts in the BetFlix film room. Well, he’s back, bringing you his most underrated and overrated players of this season.
Starting with the most underrated, he goes out to Utah, to discuss point guard Deron Williams. In...
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The Hyundai Hopman Cup boasts its best ever field this year with world No.4 Andy Murray headlining the proceedings, along with Elena Dementieva, Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur to name a few. A regular fixture at the start of the tennis-betting season on both the ATP and WTA calendar the event enters its 22 nd year and with the big names in attendance this time around it promises to be a...
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Who would have thought that at this point the New Orleans Saints would be the team that would be faltering, while the Carolina Panthers were coming on strong? Yet if you have looked at the respective performances of these teams the last couple of weeks that might be the conclusion you'd draw.
New Orleans Saints (13-2 SU, 8-7 ATS) at Carolina Panthers (7-8 SU, 8-7 ATS)
Sunday, January 3 - 1...
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With the ATP World Tour season all set to get underway on Sunday, the Capitala World Tennis Championship Tournament is a prime opportunity for tennis bettors to flex their tennis betting muscles just in time for the big kick-off in the first week of the New Year.
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Thiago Silva
Age: 27
Record: 14-1-0
Before UFC 108
Who exactly is Thiago Silva? Potentially one of the better up-and-comers in the crowded Light Heavyweight division.
Silva and Evans were supposed to meet all the way back at UFC 84 but both of their careers took a turn in different directions when Evans was asked to step into the octagon with Chuck Liddell at UFC 88 instead. Evans knocked out...
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Nebraska Works to Take Down Arizona in the Holiday Bowl
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were oh so close to taking down the Texas Longhorns and getting an automatic bid to a BCS Bowl.
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With a bevy of college football bowl matchups ready to go off this week, BetUS Sportsbook asks five questions that just beg to be answered...
1: Will the high-flying Cougars or ground-happy Falcons dominate the Armed Forces Bowl? Last year, the answer to this question was really, "Both," when Air Force and Houston combined to rack up a relatively lofty 767 combined yards and 62...
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
By virtue of the Minnesota Vikings loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, the New Orleans Saints clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
No definitive word yet on whether or not the Saints will go all out this coming Sunday when they visit the Carolina Panthers. I doubt that Drew Brees will play more than a half and if you see Jeremy Shockey, who is coming off...
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
The NFL playoffs are right around the corner, but there is still some things to be decided this Sunday.
There are a couple of things that we know for sure in the AFC. First, the Indianapolis Colts have home field advantage. Second, the San Diego Chargers are the 2nd seed in the AFC Playoffs. Third, both the Chargers and the Colts figure to rest their starters this...
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
UFC 108 Betting
Rashad Evans (13-1-1) versus Thiago Silva (14-1-0)
UFC Betting Line: Evans -200
Leading up to UFC 108
It’s the first UFC of the year and with the roster of fighters beat up more than ever with injuries, Rashad Evans is going to carry the flag for a little bit.
With Brock Lesnar, Lyoto Machida and George St. Pierre all on the mend, Evans will step into the octagon...
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
The Idaho Vandals will be playing in their first bowl game since 1998 as they take on the Bowling Green Falcons on December 30th at 4:30 PM ET at Bronco Stadium in what promises to be a high-scoring Roady's Humanitarian Bowl clash.
Roady's Humanitarian Bowl Odds:
Bowling Green Falcons -1
Idaho Vandals +1
O/U 68
Both teams ended up with a 7-5 record and it would appear a good bowl matchup as the...
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
Padding Your Bankroll: Wednesday December 30
I would like to go out in 2009 a winner, and we have two days of action left to pad our bankroll.
Today we will head back to Aqueduct, a nine race card with plenty of potential and several races I really like.
Our Late Pick 3 play is a $24 investment, and while the first two legs may be formful, I am hoping we can knock down a longshot in the...
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by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under video poker games online news
History of the NHL Winter Classic
For those fortunate enough to have been raised in the great white north, the thought of playing hockey outside on a frozen pond, or a home made rink that your father made in the back yard is what hockey is all about.
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2009 Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl
Bowling Green Falcons (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS) vs. Idaho Vandals (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS)
Wednesday, December 30: 4:30 p.m.
Football Bowl Odds: Bowling Green -1, Total Points 68
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Bowling Green: 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
Bowling Green: 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games
Bowling Green:...
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#22 Stanford (8-4, 6-3; Pac Ten) vs. Oklahoma (7-5, 5-3; Big XII)
December 31st - 2:00 pm EST - El Paso, Texas
Stanford Cardinal +8 +270 Over 55½
Oklahoma Sooners -8 -330 Under 55½
In the biggest of the five New Years Eve bowl games, El Paso, Texas hosts the historic Sun Bowl.
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Special New Years Eve Military Parlay
Two of the five 2009 New Year’s Eve bowl games feature teams representing the US Armed Forces. In the Armed Forces Bowl, the Air Force Falcons play the Houston Cougars in Fort Worth Texas and in Houston, the Navy Midshipmen take on the Missouri Tigers in the Texas Bowl.
Both Air Force and Navy are underdogs in their Bowl games but I’m...
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Wigan Athletic will fight hard to take something away from the Old Trafford and given the fact that Manchester United is not exactly searing hot right now having lost to Fulham 3:0 they might fancy their chances against the Red Devils. Of course, the bookies don’t exactly agree, tipping Wigan as the overwhelming underdogs, so discouraging that soccer bettors might be thinking of giving them...
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2009 Rose Bowl
No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2 SU, 8-4 ATS) vs. No. 8 Oregon Ducks (10-2 SU, 7-5 ATS)
Friday, January 1: 4:30 p.m.
Rose Bowl Betting Odds: Oregon -3 ½, Total Points 50 ½
Here are some NCAAF betting trends which may impact this game:
Ohio State: 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Ohio State: 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games
Ohio State: The total has gone...
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NFL betting fans we finally reach the end of regular season and there still several teams fighting for a playoffs spot, which means there is a lot of sports betting to do.Teams with nothing to gain will start resting their starters like Indy did last week.
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NBA Wednesday Preview
Wednesday’s NBA betting schedule has 10 games on tap, including some monster matchups between Eastern and Western powers. Here's a look at Wednesday's must-bet games:
Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns
Even the NBA's most savvy teams struggle on cross-country road trips.
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The biggest college basketball betting programs on the West Coast haven't all gotten off to stellar starts in 2009. Take a look at how BetUS.com ranks the teams after a few weeks of competition against the NCAA basketball spreads.
1: Oregon State Beavers (5-2 ATS, 6-5 SU) (LW: 1) Last year's CBI champs continue to be the only team really worth anything for college basketball betting fans in...
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There were a lot of moments in the past 10 years that changed the landscape of cricket forever. From big name retirements to tragic deaths and terrorist attacks, cricket moved from the back pages of newspapers to the front.
Indian Premier League – When $20 million was splashed out on players to take part in the inaugural IPL Twenty20 competition in 2008, cricket went from the slums to...
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There were a lot of moments in the past 10 years that changed the landscape of cricket forever. From big name retirements to tragic deaths and terrorist attacks, cricket moved from the back pages of newspapers to the front.
Indian Premier League – When $20 million was splashed out on players to take part in the inaugural IPL Twenty20 competition in 2008, cricket went from the slums to...
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Brut Sun Bowl
Oklahoma Sooners (7-5 SU, 4-6-1 ATS) vs. Stanford Cardinal (8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS)
Thursday, December 31: 2:00 p.m.
College Football Bowl Betting Odds: Oklahoma -8, Total Points 56 ½
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Oklahoma : 18-7 SU in their last 19 games
Oklahoma: 3-5-1 ATS in their last 9 games
Oklahoma: The total has gone UNDER in 8...
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Once again, the Big East looks like the giant gorilla of the college basketball betting world. But how are the teams ranking against each other? Find out in this week's BetUS Sportsbook college basketball power rankings...
1: South Florida Bulls (8-3 ATS, 10-2 SU) (LW: 1) Of the seven teams with at least ten wins in the Big East, South Florida is probably the least likely to ultimately go...
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Portsmouth are all set to welcome the hot Gunners to Fratton Park on Wednesday in what will be their last fixture of 2009. Portsmouth are after a 2:0 loss to relegation rivals West Ham United at the weekend. The loss was costly in survival points and disappointing in that if followed their stunning performance against Liverpool last week when they beat the Reds 2:0.
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Portsmouth are all set to welcome the hot Gunners to Fratton Park on Wednesday in what will be their last fixture of 2009. Portsmouth are after a 2:0 loss to relegation rivals West Ham United at the weekend. The loss was costly in survival points and disappointing in that if followed their stunning performance against Liverpool last week when they beat the Reds 2:0.
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Who Is Phil Hellmuth
In today’s world of poker, there are some names that remain etched in our minds and are truly unforgettable. One such name that redefined the principles of the game is Phil Hellmuth. Controversially known as poker brat due to the tantrums he’s been known to throw when he’s been unlucky and lost, there are unconfirmed rumours that he has made and exceeded well over $150,000,000 by playing this game with skill and nothing short of talent.
While there is no written record anywhere of his true financial accomplishments, his name demands the attention of any poker fan who hears of this legend otherwise known as the tiger of the poker jungle. It was back in 1989 when Phil first made his mark. With a little knowledge and desire to emerge victorious, Hellmuth raced to glory in the World Series Of Poker Championship and claimed first position amongst seven hundred odd participants in the main event bagging $755,000 in prize money and becoming the youngest ever main event champion at the age of 24. Later on at the Omaha 8/Better tournament Phil grabbed sixth position and made it to two further final two tables to record a great tournament.
During his career he has won a record 11 World Series Of Poker titles and is the tournaments undoubted king. His last World Series Of Poker Win came in 2007 when he won the $1,500 entry no limit holdem tournament, winning just over $637,000. All of his wins have come in texas holdem tournaments. His accomplishments have taken him all over the world. While attending a press interview in the Zanzibar Islands, one reporter managed to put pieces of the puzzle together and was able to identify Phil at the local bar.. During an arranged interview, Phil spoke of many achievements that would make any man on this planet envious. However, at the end of the interview, he said quote “With a little determination, anyone can make it happen”. After the interview Hellmuth walked out of the plush five star beach resort and got in his rented land cruiser to the airport saying he was off to Australia. To date, Phil has written several books on Poker, including the famous “play poker like the pros”.
All of his books have gained international stardom and have seen many amateur players buying them to understand the mindset of one of pokers greatest ever players. Additionally, he has also released several instructional DVD’s which help players understand his expert insight towards becoming better players. He has also been paid to be an exclusive writer for numerous poker magazines and editorials. His name pops up on all of the top search engines and he has his own podcast known as The Poker Edge which is broadcasted via ESPN. Phil Hellmuth was born in Madison, WI and to date manages to impress everyone when it comes to poker. He currently resides in Bay Area, CA with his wife and two sons. So now you know who is Phil Hellmuth you can play against him at ub.com. Make sure you get rakeback though. To get ub rakeback best deal is with The Rakeback Mafia.
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On the English Premier League betting menu for Tuesday were two fixtures: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool and Bolton vs. Hull City.
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On the English Premier League betting menu for Tuesday were two fixtures: Aston Villa vs. Liverpool and Bolton vs. Hull City.
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2009 Humanitarian Bowl
December 30 – 4:30 pm EST
Bronco Stadium, Boise, ID
Bowling Green Falcons -2 -130 Over 68
Idaho Vandals +2 +110 Under 68
On December 30, the Idaho Vandals and the Bowling Green Falcons take the blue turf in Boise Idaho to battle it out for the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl. The Humanitarian Bowl features two bowl eligible teams from the Western Athletic Conference and...
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With just one week to play before the 2009 NFL betting season comes to a close, BetUS Sportsbook takes a look at the coaches that are sitting on the hot seat and may be playing for their jobs in Week 17...
Eric Mangini, Cleveland Browns: A third win in a row may be enough for incoming GM Mike Holmgren to consider keeping Mangini aboard.
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Quarterback – Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears)
Cutler leads the league in interceptions, his team is just 6-9 SU and though he’s playing on a team that doesn’t have a real number-one receiver, Cutler edges out all other quarterbacks for one reason and one reason alone.
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by admin on Dec.29, 2009, under video poker games online news
Syracuse Orange (12-0 SU, 5-2 ATS) at Seton Hall Pirates (9-2 SU, 2-3 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29 - 9 PM ET
NCAA Basketball Spread: SYRACUSE -3
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
SYR has won its last 12 games SU
SYR has won and covered six of its last eight road games
SYR has played six of its last seven road games OVER the total...
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Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-1 SU, 5-1 ATS) at New Mexico Lobos (12-1 SU, 9-3 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29 - 9 PM ET
BetUS College Basketball Betting Odds: NEW MEXICO -8
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
TT has covered its last five games
TT has won ten of its last eleven games SU
TT has played its last four games OVER the total...
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Champs Sports Bowl - Badgers (+3½) vs. Hurricanes
(O/U) 57
Tuesday, December 29 - 8:00 PM ET
Key Trends
Badgers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog.
Badgers are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
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Spurs Host T-Wolves, Both Teams Look To Extend Winning Ways
Timberwolves (+11) vs. Spurs
(O/U) 198½
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 8:00 PM ET
Someone’s modest two-game winning streak is coming to an abrupt halt tonight pro basketball betting enthusiasts.
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2009 Champs Sports Bowl
No. 15 Miami Hurricanes (9-3 SU, 6-5 ATS) vs. No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers (9-3 SU, 5-6 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29: 8:00 p.m.
College Bowl Betting Odds: Miami -3, Total Points 57 ½
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Miami : 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Miami: 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games
Miami: The total has gone OVER in 4 of...
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The Miami Hurricanes started the 2009 NCAAF Season with more than a bang. Playing like their nickname, the Hurricanes came down upon their opponents like a deluge from the football gods.
Miami beat two ranked teams in a row, the Florida State Seminoles 38 to 34 as 6 point underdogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 33 to 17 as 4 point favorites. Then came Week 3 in the season where the...
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NCAA Basketball Lines
Marquette Golden Eagles (9-3 SU, 3-3 ATS) at West Virginia Mountaineers (10-0 SU, 4-5 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29 - 7 PM ET
BetUS NCAA Basketball Lines: WEST VIRGINIA -12
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
MARQ has won nine of its last 12 games SU
MARQ has lost six of its last eight road games SU
MARQ has...
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LSU Tigers (8-3 SU, 3-5 ATS) at Xavier Musketeers (7-4 SU, 6-4 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29 - 7 PM ET
College Basketball Line: XAVIER -9.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
LSU has won five of its last six games SU
LSU has covered two of its last six road games
LSU has lost four of its last five road games SU
LSU has played...
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1. Indianapolis Colts (14-1 SU, 10-5 ATS)
If you agree that Jim Caldwell should have pulled his starters in the second half to save them from potential injury, then you’re an idiot. Peyton had been sacked twice and Kate Gosselin has a better chance of becoming a famous actor than Manning getting injured against the Jets.
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Monday English Premier League (EPL) action featured Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Birmingham City in action to name a few. It was a busy day in England’s top-flight league as proceedings were wrapped up for the 2009 season and almost all fixtures went according to expectations.
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The Rockets have such an entrenched anti-buyout stance that they’re willing to absorb the $23.3 million contract that McGrady has this season despite the fact he probably won’t play a single game in a Rockets’ uniform in 2009.
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Before sinking our teeth any further into the BCS betting action in the title game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns, BetUS Sportsbook takes a moment to relive the greatest moments in recent memory from BCS Championships of yesteryear...
1: 2006 - Texas Longhorns 41 - Southern California Trojans 38 : Not only was this far and away the best BCS betting affair of all-time,...
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Atlanta Hawks Are Going to Show Cavs They Are For Real
With both teams having just eight losses apiece, the Hawks and Cavs are about to show some clear distinctions in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is just 1.5 games back of the conference leading Celtics and Cavs.
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NHL Tuesday Preview
Three of hockey's youngest and most exciting teams take the ice Tuesday. NHL betting features the Penguins, Canucks, and Blackhawks, with each team presenting wagering value to hockey fans.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres
The Penguins were upset by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, losing 4-3 on a heart-breaking goal in the final minute and a half of the third period....
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Purdue Boilermakers (11-0 SU, 5-5-1 ATS) at
Iowa Hawkeyes (5-7 SU, 3-8 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29 - 7:05 PM ET
BetUS NCAA College Basketball Odds: PURDUE -13
Here are some of the NCAA college basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* PUR has won 16 of its last 17 games SU
* PUR has played four of its last five games OVER the total
* PUR has covered three of its...
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UCLA Bruins -5 -200 Over 46
Temple Owls +5 +165 Under 46
December 29 – 4:30pm
The December 29 Eagle Bank Bowl features the UCLA Bruins and the Temple Owls vying to become the second winners of the Bowl.
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Bolton Wanderers settled on a 1:1 draw on Saturday at Turf Moor. They could have taken all three points had they built on the lead from Taylor, scoring in the 29 th minute off a rather magnificent free kick from 20 yards that beat the goalie near his post.
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Eagle Bank Bowl
UCLA Bruins (6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS) vs. Temple Owls (9-3 SU, 8-3 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29: - 4:30 p.m.
College Bowl Betting Odds: UCLA -4, Total Points 46
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Temple: 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
Temple: 8-3 ATS in their last 9 games
Temple: The total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 5 games
UCLA: 3-6 SU in their last 9 games...
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It was difficult for me to pick what I thought was the best racehorse this past decade because by its very nature horse racing is a sport that rewards non-competitiveness. Often times, a terrific horse like both Street Sense and Hard Spun in 2007 are retired to stud all too early.
Their greatness is never tested on the racetrack. That’s not true for the #1 horse on my...
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