http://www.mail.com/subjects/19516-gambling.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/19516-gambling.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/2062850-derby-live-orb-wins-surging-bettors.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs had a field of 19 horses, with Orb topping the field in just over two minutes. He's the newest contender for a Triple Crown in thoroughbred racing. The Preakness follows in two weeks and the Belmont Stakes is June 8. The last horse to sweep all three races was Affirmed in 19... Sun, 05 May 2013 00:02:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2062850-derby-live-orb-wins-surging-bettors.html 2013-05-05T00:02:25Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2013452-princess-alexandra-uk-royal-baby-bets-surge.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Debbie doesn't quite have the right ring to it. King Bob just sounds wrong. Naming a baby is no easy business, but much more is at stake when it comes to finding the right name for a future monarch. Britain's bookmakers have some ideas to offer to Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge: Alexandra is the clear favorite, with the od... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:22:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2013452-princess-alexandra-uk-royal-baby-bets-surge.html 2013-04-11T20:22:12Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1949070-bookmakers-good-moneys-italian-pope.html LONDON (AP) — Bookmakers in betting-mad Britain are cashing in on the Roman Catholic conclave to select a new pope. As cardinals began their deliberations at the Vatican on Tuesday, here's a look at the odds. LEADING CONTENDERS Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan was leading the pack for many bookmakers. Ladbrokes had the Italian with odds of 2-1, while Paddy ... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:48:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1949070-bookmakers-good-moneys-italian-pope.html 2013-03-12T16:48:23Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1893410-america-returning-to-roots-atlantic-city.html ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Miss America, Atlantic City's prodigal pageant, is coming home, and the spectacle that became synonymous with the New Jersey seaside resort is being assured all is forgiven after a six-year fling in Las Vegas. The pageant will be back where it started 93 years ago and where it was a fixture until 2006, when organizers moved to N... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:32:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1893410-america-returning-to-roots-atlantic-city.html 2013-02-15T00:32:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1883778-to-leave-room-bet-tv-nj-casino.html ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Guests at one New Jersey casino won't even have to get out of bed in order to place a bet. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City said it will become the first casino in the United States to let guests gamble over hotel room TV sets, starting Feb. 18. Its E-Casino program will let guests with player's cards set up elect... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1883778-to-leave-room-bet-tv-nj-casino.html 2013-02-11T20:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883724-bookies-offer-odds-who-will-pope.html LONDON (AP) — Bookmakers have been quick to offer odds on candidates to replace Pope Benedict XVI, with cardinals from Ghana, Nigeria and Canada among the early favorites. Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson, Canada's Cardinal Marc Ouellet and Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria lead in betting with Britain's major bookmakers. William Hill made Turkson — one of... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883724-bookies-offer-odds-who-will-pope.html 2013-02-11T16:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1878260-vegas-casino-seeking-britney-spears-residency.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — After weeks of speculation, Caesars Entertainment is confirming that it's trying to lure Britney Spears to Las Vegas for a recurring gig at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Spokeswoman Emily Wofford said Friday the company is in negotiations to install the pop princess on the Las Vegas Strip. The 31-year-old "Scream & Shout" singer... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1878260-vegas-casino-seeking-britney-spears-residency.html 2013-02-08T18:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1801872-column-jersey-betting-thing.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — The bookies in this gambling city are grumbling a bit, which is always good news for those inclined to wager a few bucks on their favorite NFL team. Profits are down this season, thanks to some top teams that fans couldn't stop putting money on. Nothing particularly innovative about their winning strategy. Not with quarterbacks like Peyto... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1801872-column-jersey-betting-thing.html 2013-01-05T22:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1783296-leagues-poised-to-challenge-nj-sports-betting.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA are poised to move forward with their legal fight over New Jersey's plans to allow sports gambling. That comes after a judge on Friday rejected arguments that the leagues couldn't prove they would be harmed if the state proceeds with the plans. In denying the state's request to dismis... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1783296-leagues-poised-to-challenge-nj-sports-betting.html 2012-12-22T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1775088-lawyers-spar-court-nj-sports-betting-lawsuit.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Pro sports leagues have experienced nearly unprecedented success despite the existence of illegal and legal gambling and therefore can't claim harm if New Jersey legalizes sports betting, an attorney for the state argued Tuesday. "There's no evidence that gambling has hurt the sports leagues and their reputation," said Theodore Olson,... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1775088-lawyers-spar-court-nj-sports-betting-lawsuit.html 2012-12-18T21:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759658-americans-finding-dozens-ways-to-mark-12-12-12.html A Michigan sixth-grader will put aside her nerves and get her ears pierced on her 12th birthday. Two law-enforcement officials will exchange wedding vows at 12:12 p.m. in Pittsburgh's federal courthouse. And gamblers can take advantage of promotions some casinos are using to lure in patrons who want to test their luck. With a once-a-century date arriving ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759658-americans-finding-dozens-ways-to-mark-12-12-12.html 2012-12-12T00:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1751536-nbas-stern-scolds-christie-sports-bet-effort.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NBA Commissioner David Stern scolded Gov. Christie and said New Jersey "has no idea what it's doing" by seeking to allow sports betting in the state in a deposition published Friday in the ongoing legal battle between the governor, the four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA. Stern and the heads of Major League Baseball, th... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1751536-nbas-stern-scolds-christie-sports-bet-effort.html 2012-12-07T20:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1741774-royal-baby-you-bet.html LONDON (AP) — Who's cashing in on the royal pregnancy? Betting shops. Punters (bettors) in Britain have a range of possible wagers from betting agencies William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. Odds as of Tuesday morning: MULTIPLE BIRTH? Paddy Power: Twins: 8-1; Triplets 100-1; Quadruplets or more 500-1 ... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1741774-royal-baby-you-bet.html 2012-12-04T11:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1728784-2-lucky-winners-record-powerball-jackpot.html CHICAGO (AP) — Powerball officials say tickets sold in Arizona and Missouri matched all six numbers to win the record the record $579.9 million jackpot. Now the hunt for the winners begins. Early Thursday morning officials confirmed that two winning tickets had been sold. The numbers drawn Wednesday night are: 5, 16, 22, 23, 29 and Powerball of 6. A lotte... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1728784-2-lucky-winners-record-powerball-jackpot.html 2012-11-29T06:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1726276-record-powerball-result-changes-to-boost-sales.html DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The historic Powerball jackpot boosted to $500 million on Tuesday was all part of a plan lottery officials put in place early this year to build jackpots faster, drive sales and generate more money for states that run the game. Their plan appears to be working. Powerball tickets doubled in price in January to $2, and while the numb... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1726276-record-powerball-result-changes-to-boost-sales.html 2012-11-27T23:02:00Z