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Semenya a Man or Woman: Odds Posted

First it was recording artist Lady Gaga where an online bookmaker posted odds on whether she was a man or woman, now comes word that

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Steelers 2009/2010 Odds Not Affected by Big Ben Troubles

The Pittsburgh Steelers look to be solid coming into the 2009/2010 NFL season as the reigning Super Bowl champions.

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Ashes Bookie Probe

A SUSPECTED illegal bookmaker reportedly approached an Australian player after the second Test in Lord's, a matter which is now under investigation by the ICC.

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18 Year Olds May Be Allowed to Play Slots in Ohio

The Ohio Lottery Commission was voting on Monday to determine whether 18 year olds will be able to play slot machines at seven horse-racing tracks.  Additionally a decision will be made as to whet

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Is Lady Gaga a Man? Oddsmaker Offers Odds

Here's one for the books (or should we say FROM the books).  One oddsmakers out of Europe has actually begun offering odds on the sexuality of red hot recording artist, Lady Gaga.

Paddy Power, Ireland's biggest bookmaker, have made Lady Gaga a 1/3 favorite that she's "all woman".  However, "Hermaphrodite" has been given 9/4 odds.  "Man" was made a 5/1 long shot. 

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Media and Racism Watchdogs Must Stop Racist Witch-Hunt!

"If the media and oversensitive racism watchdogs continue this witch-hunt for racists, they are doing more to slow relations between races than to improve them."

So writes Ricky Bauer of Gambling Review, one of many online gambling and poker information websites commenting on this week's controversy suggesting that poker pro Daniel Negreanu might be a "racist".

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Daniel Negreanu Responds to Shock Racism Claims

It is the hottest story of the week in the poker world.  Gambling911.com Special Contributor Thomas Somach questi

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Rick Pitino Sex Scandal: Odds to Win NCAA Still Up

Thursday's shocking revelations of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino being embroiled in an apparent sex scandal have had little effect on the online bookmakers, who still maintain

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Black: Daniel Negreanu Probably Not Racist

Gambling911.com's Tyrone Black has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Daniel Negreanu's comments about Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the

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Face The Ace Fails Community Standards Test

NBC's prime time Saturday poker show, Face The Ace, had only 1.46 viewers in its second showing.  Things could have been worse as the program apparently didn't lose many viewers (debuting with 1.5

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Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu a Racist?

Professional poker player Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu is a genius when it comes to playing poker.

But when it comes to coherent social commentary, not so genius.

Writing on his blog this month at website Full Contact Poker (www.fullcontactpoker.com), Negreanu made some outrageous comments about the sensitive subject of race, comments that would have created a firestorm if Negreanu had any relevance outside the poker world but which have been generally ignored because he is, after all, just a poker player.

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Ben Roethlisberger Rape Accuser Bragged

TMZ.com was reporting that the accuser bragged about her sexual encounters with Roethlisberger to co-workers.

A former co-worker of Andrea McNulty signed an affidavit saying McNulty told her "she was hoping for a 'little Roethlisberger.'" The affidavit was obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

She also wanted to travel to Pittsburgh in an effort to "run into" Roethlisberger.

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Online Gambling Casino Affiliates Will Keep Getting Screwed

Gambling911.com reported back in June regarding so-called online gambling regulatory body eCogra en

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Sexy Poker Could Help Fuel Online Poker Craze Again

Sexy Poker is the controversial new game platform release from Nintendo and it could help create a whole new player base for the online poker sector, which has hit a few snags of late. 

"I mean seriously, why play the Nintendo game when you can play for real cash with real sexy celebrities the likes of Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson at the world famous Doylesroom.com?" asks Gambling911.com Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien.

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Sarah Palin Not Getting a Divorce Says Oddsmaker

Over the weekend, AlaskaReport.com began swirling rumors that Alaska's ex-governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd were headed for divorce.  The report sent Palin's camp into a frenzy with Palin'

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Michael Vick Odds Remain Uncertain

BetUS.com understands that a Michael Vick acquisition dramatically changes a team's odds of winning a championship, even if it is simpl

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Hellmuth: Micheal Phelps No Complaints About Souped Up Suits

On his Twitter page, UltimateBet.com poker pro Phil Hellmuth claims that he met up with Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps and ranted on about the re

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Honey, I Once Bared My Boobs As a Nun

George Clooney has long dumped online gambling model Sarah Larson for a new model and this one might prove even more shocking.

Elizabeth Canalis is her name and she reportedly bared her breasts in a raunchy film.  She played the part of a nun in the film "Virgin Territory", The Sun claims.  The film's plot involved young Florentines regaling one another in the Italian countryside while the black plague decimates their city.  Ms. Canalis starred as Sister Gabriella.

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Savvas Zenonos a Poker Thief?

The Pokerati website is claiming foul when it comes to Queensland, Australia poker player Savvas Zenonos. 

"Big congratulations to Savvas Zenonos for successfully stealing $2,400 from the prize pool in a 2009 WSOP main event mega-satellite that was supposed to be shared in a 22-player chop," the website quipped.

Pokerati claims that five poker players were robbed of $300-$500 each "without (Zenonos) having to reach in their pockets!"

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Online Poker News: Pitbull Poker Fight Gets Ugly

An article appearing on the Gambling911.com website this week involving Pitbull Poker and allegations that the online poker room is somehow using a "super user" account to manipulate play

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Tony Romo Bans Jessica Simpson

After breaking up with singing sensation Jessica Simpson last month (the night before her birthday no less), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has reportedly banned her from his home.

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Suspicion of Pitbull Poker Runs Rampant

Over the past several months, there has been a newcomer to the online poker scene.  Pitbull Poker has sought to attract customers by giving

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Pittsburgh Steelers Bettors Stand Behind Big Ben

Whether he did it or not, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (better known perhaps as simply "Big Ben") enters the 2009/2010 NFL season with external distractions.

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Odds on Professor Gates, Sgt. Crowley Having Beer at White House

In order to diffuse the controversy surrounding a Cambridge police officer, Sgt.

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Michael Vick Spends First Night Out of Prison at Strip Club

Disgraced NFL quarterback Michael Vick reportedly spent the first night of freedom out at a strip club with his pal, NBA player Allen Iverson. 

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R.I.P. Zookz.com: We Hardly Knew Ya

So much for the controversy involving pirated music download company, Zookz.com, claiming it can operate freely from the Caribbean nation of Antigua without reprecussions.  They suspended operatio

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Ben Roethlisberger Rape Allegations Lead to Heavy Ravens Betting

Following an AP news story Tuesday that a woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping her last summer in his Lake Tahoe penthouse, gamblers were

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Michael Vick Odds: Where Will He Play Next?

The UFL:  That might be disgraced and jailed former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's best hope

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That Kid Who Beat Up Royals Baseball Coach Still Proud

"ME AND DAD F***** UP THA COACH FA THA KANSAS CITY ROYALS."

That is the caption that appears beneath a photo featured on the MySpace page of William Ligue The III.

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NFL: Gambling Bad, Lottery Good

Let's get something perfectly straight here:  State lotteries are a form of gambling. 

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