The New York Giants just completed a startling three-game run through the NFC playoff jungle with a 3-0 mark ATS. By contrast, the New England Patriots enjoyed a first-round bye and home playoff wins over underdogs Denver and Baltimore.
Wynn Las Vegas sports book director Johnny Avello tried to hang on with the Patriots -3 as long as he could, but finally had to give in on Thursday morning when the culmination of Giants money over the first 11 days of action became too much.
From the time we knew who would be playing in the Super Bowl, I’ve always had a lean on the Patriots to win. As great as the Giants have been on their march to the Super Bowl, I still can’t get their bad losses out of my head.
Floyd Mayweather came up with a fight for May 5 but not with Manny Pacquiao. Instead it’s Miguel Cotto at MGM Grand Garden. the Nevada Athletic Commission has granted him a one-fight license to go toe-to-toe with WBA junior middleweight champion.
Being in Las Vegas, it’s easy to forget just how many people are betting the Super Bowl "illegally" around the nation. A survey released Tuesday found that at least 25 million Americans will bet money on this Sunday’s Patriots-Giants NFL title game.
Vegas Sports Books | Thousands of visitors flock to Las Vegas without even attempting to get a Super Bowl ticket because there is nothing quite like the environment the city puts on display for the biggest game of the year.
Feist’s Facts | The 2008 Super Bowl thriller saw the New York Giants scoring late to stop the 18-0 New England Patriots, 17-14. For the rematch, much of the same cast returns, including the head coaches.
Ice Cubes | The team on the rise (yet will probably still miss the playoffs) is the Anaheim Ducks. Also in the West, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, which are both outside of the Top 8, could easily surpass No. 8 Minnesota for the final playoff berth.
NBA Note | The Philadelphia 76ers have been perhaps the greatest story in the NBA this season as they lead the Atlantic Division by four games with a 14-6 record.
College Notes | Five of the eight teams are making strong cases for invites to the NCAA tournament. Colorado State’s big win over San Diego State will help their cause while New Mexico and Wyoming both have impressive 17-4 records.
Claiming he is not "mentally ready" to fight, Cuban light heavyweight Yordanis Despaigne has withdrawn from his scheduled rematch against light heavyweight slugger Edison "Pantera" Miranda, this Friday in the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station.
News & Notes | New England opened as a 3.5 point favorite over the New York Giants in many key locations, with one influential sports book – the Wynn – even hanging a -4 on the Patriots. The -3½ or -4 was not the correct line, as determined by the betting markets.
Looking Back | It has been only a recent phenomenon that Super Bowls have provided end-to-end drama. In the old days, snooze-fests were the norm, especially when Buffalo and Denver showed up.
11 Super Bowl Predictions by Las Vegas bookies for the 2012 NFL football Super Bowl XLVI.
VIP: Bettin on B’Ball | Early season results suggest the balance of power remains in the Western Conference where 10 of the 15 teams have winning records, including Oklahoma City whose 16-3 mark is best in the league.
VIP: Denny the Dog | In life, you usually get a second chance. In pro football, if you’ve put some money away for a rainy day, you also get a second chance. It’s called the Super Bowl.
VIP: Getting Rich with Saber | Pro football's gestapo will be all over the city looking for someone using the word Super Bowl in any advertising. Thus, the books must be careful or sustain being shut down or getting slapped by the almighty NFL lawyers.
VIP: Horses to Watch | Horse race handicapper Richard Saber selects the best bets at Santa Anita and Golden Gate. Maybe your next big winner is here.
Pokin' Around | Here’s a Super Bowl party a bit different than the rest because it was born from this Sunday’s New England Patriots-New York Giants matchup.
VIP: On the Mark | In 2007, the New England Patriots were attempting to become the first 19-0 team in NFL history. But they lost to the New York Giants. Now four years later, the Patriots have the opportunity to say the 2008 loss was a fluke.
Less than seven hours after completing the linking of Pai Gow progressive jackpots at gaming tables for all 10 Station Casinos, a Virginia man hit that progressive with a 7-card straight flush that included a joker. He won more than $200,000.
The New York Giants just completed a startling three-game run through the NFC playoff jungle with a 3-0 mark ATS. By contrast, the New England Patriots enjoyed a first-round bye and home playoff wins over underdogs Denver and Baltimore.
Wynn Las Vegas sports book director Johnny Avello tried to hang on with the Patriots -3 as long as he could, but finally had to give in on Thursday morning when the culmination of Giants money over the first 11 days of action became too much.
From the time we knew who would be playing in the Super Bowl, I’ve always had a lean on the Patriots to win. As great as the Giants have been on their march to the Super Bowl, I still can’t get their bad losses out of my head.
Being in Las Vegas, it’s easy to forget just how many people are betting the Super Bowl "illegally" around the nation. A survey released Tuesday found that at least 25 million Americans will bet money on this Sunday’s Patriots-Giants NFL title game.
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