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// posted by Tony M. @ 3:21 PM

It's been twenty-five years since Intertops took the very first wager and this month they begin a yearlong birthday celebration with a free $25,000 March Madness Bracket. All through the silver anniversary year, the site that started it all in online gambling in 1996 will be giving away trips to major sporting events including Super Bowl XLIII, the NFL game in London, the MLB All Star Game, the tennis US Open, the PGA Championship, the BCS Championship and the NCAAB 2009 final plus NHL season tickets.

"It's hard to believe it has been twenty-five years since we took the first sports-betting wager!" said Michl Posch of Intertops. "So much has happened since then - online betting, online casino games, online poker, mobile gaming. We're always adding something new and exciting for our players. We've also always made it a top priority to provide the very best customer service. Over all these years, we've earned our customers' trust by living up to our promise to make deposits and withdrawals quick and easy."

The free March Madness Bracket is the first special offer in the anniversary celebrations. The challenge is to pick the winner in all 63 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship games. The prize is $25,000 and tickets to the Final Four 2009. If more than one punter picks all 63 correctly, the cash prize will be split and the tickets will be allocated by draw. Even if nobody picks the perfect bracket, the full $25,000 will still be awarded and split between those with the most correct picks.

As soon as the NCAA brackets are announced on March 16th, players can enter their picks at www.Intertops.com/sportsbook. They'll have until the start of the first round games on March 20th to enter their selections. (The Opening Round game will not be included in the contest.)

In keeping with the "25" theme, Intertops is also giving two special 25% bonuses on deposits made between March 17th and 23rd and ahead of the Final Four tournament between April 5th and 7th - that means up to a total of $500 free money.

"We've taken a lot of bets in twenty-five years," said Posch. "This is always the most exciting time of the year - the crazy March Madness days provide us with the most action during the year outside of the NFL season."

As always, Intertops welcomes American players to their online casino, poker room and sportsbook. For further information on Intertops Casino, Intertops Poker or Intertops Sportsbook, please contact affiliate@intertops.com

About Intertops: Intertops was founded in 1983 in London with a UK Bookmakers License and relocated to Austria in 1992. They accepted the world's first online bet in 1996. In 2000, the innovative company developed the first igaming WAP sites, enabling it to be the first to accept mobile bets. By 2003 Intertops.com began online poker operations, progressing to online skill-based gaming in under a year.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:22 PM

Saturday night sees the fight of the decade take place at Las Vegas as Britain's Ricky Hatton aims for greatness on a grand scale when he takes on Floyd Mayweather.

The American pretty boy is generally regarded as the finest pound for pound fighter on the planet and victory for Hatton would propel him into the pantheon of all-time greats.

This fight has sent tremors across the betting industry thanks to the sheer weight of money on this fight. At Sportingbet it's no different, with bets struck over the last six months on this epic contest.

Now with just hours to go the Sportingbet traders go into the fight with mixed feelings as Affiliate Sportsbook Manager Chris Graham explains, "We'd all like Ricky Hatton to win as his courage and commitment all there for all to see but if he wins we're looking at a big payout on Sunday morning that will leave us with a more painful head than Ricky or Floyd's! Over the last week we've saw bundles of cash for The Hitman and his price has gone as short as 33/20. We're hoping The Pretty Boy can keep a smile on our face over the weekend."

Here are Sportingbet's latest odds on the contest:

• Fight Winner Floyd Mayweather 11/20 Draw 22/1
• Ricky Hatton 33/20
• Total Rounds Over 11.5 Rounds 2/5 Under 11.5 Rounds 2/1
• Hatton to win fight and win BBC Sports Personality 3/1
• Fight to end in Rounds 1 - 4 7/1

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:05 PM

As a member of the Lasseters Group of companies, Lasseters Sports boasts one of the most respected names in online wagering and years of experience in providing excellent customer service and a fast and user friendly web site.

As well as offering wagering on Australian Rules Football and Australian Rugby League, they cover the major US sports leagues and major sporting events from all over the world.

In addition new Lasseters Sportsbook customers are entitled to a 25% bonus on their first deposit, up to a maximum value of and $50 / €50 / £30.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:14 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 12:37 AM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:05 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:40 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:09 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 10:52 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:37 PM

The final week of NFL preseason action gets underway on Thursday as football teams are making their final cuts. Brady Quinn, Rex Grossman, Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler will all be in the spotlight as the regular season looms. Here's a look at a pair of key Thursday matchups.

Cleveland at Chicago (-4)

This will be the final test for Brady Quinn as the Cleveland Browns head to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears, who have one of the best defenses in the league. The Browns' brass has been saying that the rookie quarterback is not going to open the season as a starter, but Quinn has made the decision more difficult with two sparkling performances against the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:34 PM

Heading into Week 3 of NFL football preseason action, the NFC North has three teams at 2-0 while the AFC heavy hitters are getting off to a slow start.

NFC North

The Bears, Lions and Packers are all 2-0 before their third preseason game, and the Bears gained a small bit of Super Bowl revenge with their 27-24 win at Indianapolis on Monday. However, the inconsistency of Rex Grossman reared its ugly head as the young quarterback threw an interception and fumbled three times, including twice from snaps. Grossman was accurate with his short passing, but he cannot afford to turn the ball over.

The Lions' offense has looked very potent so far this preseason, following a 548-yard performance with another 310 yards in a 23-20 at Cleveland. Jon Kitna was brilliant at Cleveland by going 12-for-16 for 137 yards and a touchdown, but allowing 20 fourth-quarter points to the Browns could be a cause for concern. Of course, those were third and fourth-string players out there at that point......to read rest of story, visit NFL News at the Betting Directory

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:11 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 11:19 PM

After struggling to find the end zone in their first two preseason football contests, the New Orleans Saints got their high-powered offense rolling again last Saturday against Cincinnati Bengals. The Saints defeated Cincinnati 27-19 as 3.5-point underdogs after scoring on their first three possessions. The Saints will try to keep their offense moving on Thursday when they head to Kansas City to battle the Chiefs.

In last week's contest Drew Brees had his best football game of the preseason despite throwing to a depleted collection of receivers. Both Marques Colston and Devery Henderson sat out Saturday, Colston to rest some sore legs and Henderson to give an injured hamstring some time to heal. Without his two biggest targets Brees completed 6-of-6 passes for 55 yards in his only series.

Deuce McAllister ended the first drive of the game with a six-yard touchdown run and finished the night with three carries for 15 yards. Reggie Bush also got in on the action with a second-quarter touchdown run, as he ended his night early as well with four carries for 13 yards. Third-string rookie running back Antonio Pittman ran in for a one-yard TD in the fourth quarter as the Saints scored more points against Cincinnati than they had in their first two preseason games combined......to read rest of article visit NFL News at the Betting Directory.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 10:55 PM

Football fans across the USA are eagerly awaiting the return of their grid-iron heroes. The new NFL season may not kick off until September 6th, but Intertops.com helps shorten the wait with an amazing pre-season 20% deposit bonus!

With just 20 days to go until Week 1 begins, we are offering a fantastic 20% Deposit Bonus (up to USD 250) on all payment methods from 06:00 am EST on Friday, August 17th 2007 until 06:00 am EST on Monday, August 20th 2007!

All you have to do to claim your bonus is send an e-mail to us at bet@intertops.com (Subject: 20% NFL Countdown Bonus) and up to USD 250 in FREE cash will be credited to your account immediately.

PLEASE READ THE SMALL PRINT: The Deposit Bonus is valid for all payment methods. The maximum deposit bonus payable per customer is USD 250 for Intertops.com betting accounts with no withdrawals within the last 8 days. The bonus amount will only be credited after the receipt of an e-mail claiming the bonus. Customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are excluded from this bonus. Bonus rule 2.7.A applies. This bonus promotion is live from 06:00 am EST on Friday, August 17th 2007 until 06:00 am EST on Monday, August 20th 2007.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 12:26 PM

Enjoy watching sport on SKY TV and having a bet on the result?

The Betting Directory have now listed Sky Bet on their Sports Betting Directory

At Sky Bet you will find the very latest in fixed odds sports betting with the widest range of betting opportunities in the UK.

They offer fixed odds betting on all major sports, including football, darts, rugby, tennis, golf and much, much more.

They believe that they provide a service that genuinely makes watching sport more exciting and to enhance this experience further, they have developed a huge range of live betting markets, allowing customers to bet during an event on a massive range of markets ... right up until the finish.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 5:59 PM

It’s almost here!

The 2007 NFL preseason kicks off on Sunday, August 5 when the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate their 75th anniversary by taking on the New Orleans Saints.

The neutral-site game at Canton, Ohio will mark the first time in more than a decade that the Steelers take to the field without Bill Cowher on the sidelines. New head coach Mike Tomlin will hope to get his career started with a win, but seeing how this is a preseason game, he’ll more likely be happy to get through the game without an injury to one of his key players.

Neither the Steelers nor the Saints made any huge moves on the field during the offseason. The Saints didn’t have much retooling to do after winning the NFC South last year, but the Steelers looked due for a few changes after a disappointing 8-8 season......to read full article visit NFL News at the Betting Directory.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:09 PM

With seven auto races remaining before The Chase begins, NASCAR rolls into Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.

Jeff Gordon continues to hold a comfortable lead in the driver standings heading into the weekend and he's the favorite at the Brickyard, but not just because of his points lead. Ever since NASCAR started holding a race at Indy in 1994, Gordon has had the most success of any driver on the track. Since winning NASCAR's inaugural race at Indy in 1994, Gordon has seen the checkered flag at the Brickyard three more times with his last win coming there in 2004. The only other driver to win more than once at Indy during that span was Dale Jarrett, who crossed the finish line first in both 1996 and 1999....to read rest of article visit NASCAR NEWS at the Betting Directory.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:59 AM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:34 PM

The Whitney Handicap isn't very old compared to other Saratoga stakes like the Travers. When Black Mania won the inaugural in 1928, Petee-Wrack captured the 64th Travers.

But the Whitney is historic in its own right, named for a family whose horses have won every major race in the United States. Harry Payne Whitney's Regret was the first filly to capture the Kentucky Derby in '15 and earned Horse of the Year honors.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, most often referred to as C. V., inherited his father's stable in '30 and became the third generation of Whitneys heavily involved in horse racing.

On May 17 that year, five months before the elder Whitney passed away, his 2-year-old Equipoise won the Keene Memorial at Belmont Park. Called the Chocolate Soldier by fans because of his elegance and symmetry, Equipoise had his juvenile season cut short by a hoof crack and only ran three-times as a 3-year-old.

But at 4 and 5, C. V., called 'Sonny' by close friends, cashed in when Equipoise captured a slew of stakes, including the Whitney in '32 with a purse of $5,400. Equipoise also was Horse of the Year for the first of two consecutive times..... to read rest of article go to Horse Racing News at the Betting Directory.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 7:07 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:59 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:50 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 11:22 PM

The nation’s richest day for thoroughbred horse sprinters is Saturday at Calder Race Course where the eighth Summit of Speed features eight stakes worth $2 million.

The Smile Sprint Handicap for 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs is one of two stakes with $500,000 purses. Two 4-year-olds regarded as America’s leading sprinters are scheduled to meet for the first time in the 24^th running of the Grade 2 race honoring the top sprinter in ‘86.

Smoky Stover will be seeking his fifth straight victory of the year. All four wins by this Florida bred were registered in California, including his latest in the Potrero Grande Breeders’ Cup on April 7 at Santa Anita. Fabulous Strike also goes for five in row, coming off a triumph in the Aristides Breeders’ Cup on June 2 at Churchill Downs.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:33 PM

The Wild Card Round of the 2007 AFL playoffs kicks off on Friday night, as the journey to Arena Bowl XXI begins.

Friday’s playoff opener pits the Orlando Predators against the Philadelphia Soul. Both AFL teams went 8-8 during the regular season, but Philadelphia has a slight edge having defeated Orlando 63-49 to close out the regular season in Week 17.

The Soul will need another solid game from veteran quarterback Tony Graziani if they hope to repeat their win over the Predators. Graziani finished the season with 2,841 passing yards, 64 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The Predators, who made it all the way to the Arena Bowl last season, have a good veteran quarterback of their own in Shane Stafford. Stafford passed for 4,284 yards with 76 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season, and has two reliable receivers in Javarus Dudley and T.T. Toliver.

The Wild Card Round continues on Saturday with two games, featuring the Columbus Destroyers and the Tampa Bay Storm, and the Colorado Crush and the Kansas City Brigade.

The Destroyers and Storm engaged in a hard-fought battle during the regular season when Tampa Bay edged Columbus 34-32 as a 4.5-point underdog. The Storm lost starting quarterback John Kaleo to a wrist injury in that game and have relied on Brett Dietz to lead their offense ever since. There is a chance Kaleo could be ready to return on Saturday, but most likely Dietz will be behind center for Tampa Bay. The Destroyers finished a disappointing 7-9 during the regular season, but could right the ship quickly in the 2007 playoffs if QB Matt Nagy can find standout receiver Damien Groce on a regular basis.

The Crush and Brigade both have heavy-hitting offenses, but on defense the edge has to go to Kansas City, which could be the difference on Saturday. However, the Crush and Brigade squared off twice this season and Colorado came away with a win in both contests. Colorado edged Kansas City 45-42 on the road and beat them 44-40 at home. A possible shootout could be coming up on Saturday between Colorado QB John Dutton and Kansas City pivot Raymond Philyaw. Dutton threw for 4,320 yards with 84 touchdowns this season, while Philyaw topped him with 4,338 yards and 85 touchdowns.

In Sunday’s lone playoff battle the Utah Blaze battle the Los Angeles Avengers. The Avengers may have finished the regular season with a better record than the Blaze (9-7 to 8-8), but Utah picked up two of those wins against Los Angeles. The Blaze defeated the Avengers 47-37 on the road and rocked them 76-63 back home. Utah has one of the best offenses in the AFL league led by Joe Germaine and his 107 touchdown passes. The Blaze also boast receiver Siaha Burley, who led the league with 166 receptions for 2,129 yards and 49 touchdowns. LA’s chances on Sunday will depend on quarterback Sonny Cumbie. Cumbie threw for 4,370 yards and 83 touchdowns this season, and he’ll have to match Germaine stride for stride to get a win for the Avengers.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 6:35 PM

It may seem like a joke, but at the grizzled age of 44 Evander Holyfield is attempting to become Heavyweight champion of the world again. To get that title shot, Holyfield might not even have to face a much younger man. The “Real Deal’s” next boxing fight is coming up on June 30 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, where he’ll face 41-year-old Lou Savarese in a 10-round non-title bout.

The way old boxers are hanging around way past their primes and stepping back into the boxing ring after supposedly retiring these days, perhaps they should make a boxing senior circuit.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 9:18 AM

You would expect the PGA tournament directly following the U.S. Open to be missing most of the top golfers in the world. But that won?t be the case at this weekend?s Travelers Championship. The field might not include new daddy Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk or surprise U.S. Open champ Angel Cabrera, but it will still have Vijay Singh and Masters champ Zach Johnson.

The Travelers Championship (formerly the Buick Championship) is played at the TPC at River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. The course boasts some difficult holes, but it will be nothing compared to the adventures some golfers had last weekend at Oakmont.

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// posted by Tony M. @ 8:32 AM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 3:53 PM

Hurry the NFL draft is already in session, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the coming Fantasy Football Season, and what better place to start than Yahoo! Fantasy Football


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// posted by Tony M. @ 6:12 PM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 9:17 AM

The news that Paris Hilton was getting sent to the chokey was greeted at the office of leading Irish Bookmaker, Paddy Power, with scenes of jubilation not seen since Paddy Power announced that he was giving up tipping.

But for reasons unknown, some crazy people are trying to ruin their fun.

An online petition will be sent to Governor Schwarzenegger imploring him “to pardon Paris Hilton for her mistake” pointing out that she had “leading roles on the reality series ‘The Simple Life’ and in the remake of the Vincent Price horror classic ‘House of Wax’ – which, if anything, seem like reasons to keep her locked up!

With the socialite set for the slammer, it would be criminal not to have a look at their Paris Hilton Prison Specials!

• Allowed to keep & use her mobile 3 - 1
• Her sentence to be extended for bad behaviour 4 - 1
• Charge fellow inmates for signed autographs 8 - 1

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// posted by Tony M. @ 9:43 AM

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// posted by Tony M. @ 10:12 PM

Fear Factor Rears Its Head in Belmont Stakes

Welcome to 2007 horse racing's Fear Factor. The television series that ran from 2001 through last year captured the attention of many viewers.

Racing's version goes back many decades. I'm talking years and years. But the measure of success depends on your point of view. Let me count the ways.

In '73, only four horses challenged Secretariat in the third leg of his Triple Crown sweep for obvious reasons. Five years later the same number tried to derail Affirmed's gallop into Triple Crown history, among them Alydar, the runner-up all three times.

Fast forward to '94, when Go for Gin won the Kentucky Derby and Tabasco Cat took the Preakness. Only four others challenged the pair in the Belmont - for good reason. Tabasco Cat defeated Go for Gin by two lengths.

Three years later, Silver Charm and Free House scared away challengers and only five showed up. Unfortunately, one of them was Touch Gold, who denied Silver Charmer the Triple Crown by three-quarters of a length.