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Officially, they want to be regulated, but ...
Unofficially, large online poker sites have the best of both worlds
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
The state of the online poker business in America is ... still muddled.
World Series of Poker shows new breed of poker pros
Popularity of game has led to legit card players popping up from all lines of work
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
The thumbnail sketches of the two ultimate survivors at last week’s World Series of Poker final table were familiar to anyone who follows the game.
Talk turns to Manny Pacquiao fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
‘Whole world’ wants to see it, Pacquiao’s trainer says
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Grandiose pronouncements were uttered about when and where negotiations would begin for a proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Boxers, others weigh in
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
After turning pro as a 106-pounder in 1995, Manny Pacquiao has won world championships in six weight divisions and could win a seventh by taking Miguel Cotto’s welterweight belt.
Pricing out wagers on Pacquiao-Cotto
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
I would not go so far as to call the betting line mispriced in Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand, particularly as it continues to drift higher in favor of Pacquiao.
One for the ages
Pacquiao-Cotto match drawing international attention, might set pay-per-view record
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
When Manny Pacquiao was hailed as the hottest boxer in the sport at Wednesday’s prefight news conference at the MGM Grand, it was not just lip service.
‘A chip and a chair’ axiom proven again at World Series of Poker
Winner’s comeback recalls improbable 1982 win of Jack Straus
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
The night before play began at the final table of the World Series of Poker, I spoke with Tony Shelton, seeking a vintage Las Vegas perspective on the tournament.
Miguel Cotto camp says big cut in June fight an asset now
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
In broad terms, Saturday’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto shapes up as a classic clash of speed versus power.
Freddie Roach talks tough; Manny Pacquiao backs it up
Boxing trainer a master of getting under the other guy's skin, says he'll take any advantage he can get
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Freddie Roach has earned a reputation as boxing’s finest trainer. More than this, in recent years Roach has become a master of psychological gamesmanship. Roach has developed a knack for making just the right remark to get into the heads of his opposition before a fight, for playing those mind games — “pushing the barriers, planting seeds,” as ringside color commentator John Lennon put it.
Miguel Cotto turns up heat readying for Manny Pacquiao
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
On orders from Miguel Cotto, the heat was turned way up inside the Pound 4 Pound Gym on La Cienega Boulevard this week.

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Recent Blog Posts (view all entries)

Fight snapshot: Predictions for Pacquiao-Cotto
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Fight snapshot: Arum takes a pot shot during Pacquiao training
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Fight snapshot: Pacquiao is a hit with Jimmy Kimmel, and vice versa
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
Fight snapshot: Reviewing "24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto," episode 3
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
Betting lines set for UFL openers
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
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Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Meet-and-greet at Gambler's Book Shop
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
Updated betting lines, props on PGA Championship
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
NFL preseason betting lines posted
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Betting options abound on Man U-Barcelona soccer match
Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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