Titans vs. Saints Tonight: An NFL Preseason Closer Preview

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 30 / 07:00:00 PM ET, LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

The Tennessee Titans—along with sports bettors who place money on them—are about to enter the Jake Locker era, as the young QB gets ready to take the reigns as the team’s starting QB for the 2012 season.

Sports bettors who followed the Titans in the preseason will note that Locker competed against veteran Matt Hasselbeck for the starting role—and the newbie won out.

On Thursday, they’ll close out preseason play with a matchup against the New Orleans Saints—the final matches for both teams before the 2012 NFL regular season kicks off and sports bettors flock online to get their picks in on solid odds on NFL.

Locker will play for most of the first half of the preseason game, according to head coach Mike Munchak, in an effort to sharpen his game prior to his regular season debut, which is a huge deal for Locker, Munchak, and online football bettors.

If Locker comes through, he’ll show the world that Munchak made the right choice. If he fumbles his first few performances, it’ll be a classic case of, “I told you so” and “should have stuck with Hasselbeck” from online NFL betting lines followers.

Hopefully Locker leverages his impressive performances during the preseason and takes it into the regular season. Against Arizona last week, Locker finished with 134 yards on 11-of-20 passing, without any turnovers.

New Orleans Saints fans hoping to see record-setting QB Drew Brees on the field are out of luck. It looks like head coach Joe Vitt will hold back most of his regulars in an effort to get them prepped for regular season.

Bettors who follow the NFL can look to last year’s pre-season matchup between the two teams for some indication on how this game will play out. The Titans squashed the Saints 32-9. That said, the last time the two teams butted heads during the regular season, the Saints came out on top with a 22-17 victory. So, it could easily go either way.

Game Odds:
New Orleans Saints: +4½-110, ML +180
Tennessee Titans: -4½-110, ML -220
Game Total: 39½, o/u: -110

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NCAA Football This Week: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 30 / 07:05:00 PM ET, Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Football season officially kicks off tomorrow with the start of the 2012 NCAA college football schedule.

Three games are on the schedule for tomorrow, including the battle of two SEC Easy Division rivals—the South Carolina Gamecocks at the Vanderbilt Commodores. And it promises to be a solid opportunity for sportsbettors and anyone looking for some good odds on college football.

South Carolina has one of the best defenses in the SEC, and we’re pretty sure Jadeveon Clowney and Devin Taylor will continue to scare opponents in the backfield.

But with senior corner Akeem Auguste now injured, SC’s got just one returning starter in the secondary, which could ultimately hurt them—not to mention scores of college football betting odds profits.

South Carolina has always been strong at running the ball—every online sports bettor knows that—but this year it’s going to be about the passing game. They’ll need to bring some balance to their offense if they want to lock up an SEC win.

Vanderbilt are better than they used to be, but they’re still not quite ready for a prime time SEC Championship performance. But with head coach James Franklin running the show, more and more online sports bettors are considering dropping coin on Vanderbilt.

That’s especially true with some solid performers returning this season, including running back Zac Stacy with 1,193 yards and 14 TDs, wide receivers Jordan Matthews and Chris Boys (who, together, caught 72 passes for 1,251 yards and 13 touchdowns), and QB Jordan Rodgers.

Now lets check the available college football odds for this game:

Game Odds:
South Carolina: -6½-110
Vanderbilt: +6½-110
Game Total: 45½, o/u: -110

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Superbowl XLVI Preseason Rematch: Patriots Close Preseason against NY Giants

Date/Time: Wed, Aug 29 / 07:30:00 PM ET, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

A rematch of Super Bowl XLVI will be held this Wednesday, August 29^th when the current NFL Champions, the New York Giants, welcome the American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots at the Giants Stadium.

For most football fans, the annual NFL preseason has little or no relevance, but for these two teams, this game has a different meaning.  The two squads, which met for the last time at Super Bowl XLVI, won't meet this season, so unless destiny finds a way to match them at a third Super Bowl game, this is the only time we'll see the Pats playing against the Giants.

In addition, Wednesday night’s game marks the 22nd time these two teams meet in the preseason and the eighth straight time they play the final game of the preseason.  Giants and Pats played three times during the 2011-12 season (a preseason match, Week 9 regular season and in Super Bowl XLVI), with New York prevailing in all three games. The Giants beat their long time rivals 18-17 in the preseason-finale at Gillette Stadium on September 1, 2011 and then put an end to a 20-game home winning streak in the regular season with a 24-20 regular season victory on Nov. 6, 2011 also at Gillette Stadium.

But the biggest victory of the season came on February 5, 2012, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, when the Giants, leaded by QB Eli Manning, won their 4th Super Bowl title in the franchise history and beat the Patriots by the score of 21–17. The game was also a rematch of Super Bowl XLII, when the Giants spoiled New England's perfect 2007 season with a 17–14 victory.

Game Odds:
New England Patriots: -1.5-110
New York Giants: +1.5-110
Game Total: 40.5, o/u: -110

Giants will open the 2012-13 Season at Home on Wednesday, September 5th against Dallas. Odds on NFL show New York listed as favorite at -4, with a total of 47 points for that game. Future NFL Gambling Odds, the Giants are listed at +1600 to win Super Bowl XLVII, and at +800 to win the NFC Championship.

Meanwhile, the Patriots will travel to Nashville on September 9th to kick off its regular season action against the Tennessee Titans. Despite its visitor status, New England shows listed as -6.5 favorite to win this game. Over under has been set at 47.5 points, which means that oddmakers are expecting a high score game.

Few days before the 2012-13 Season officially kicks off, New England is the overall favorite to win both the AFC Championship and NFL title. SportsbettingOnline has New England at +300 to win the AFC Championship, and +450 to win Super Bowl XLVII.

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MLB Betting Minnesota At Texas: The Rangers Play Darvish-less

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 23 / 08:05:00 PM ET, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas

Sports bettors looking to take the Texas Rangers against the Minnesota Twins might want to consider the Darvish factor. Yu is out for Thursday’s start against the Twins because of tightness in his right quadriceps muscle.

Instead, Roy Oswalt will take the mound. The Rangers signed him back in May after he spent last season with the Phillies, but he spent several weeks in the minors getting ready for his first 2012 start in the big leagues on June 22. Oswalt enters the game with a 6.04 ERA and a 3-2 record in seven starts.

Oswalt might not have much to do, though, assuming Texas can pull through the kind of performance they did last night against Baltimore, which saw them slam home a 12-3 win.

Texas is five games ahead of Oakland, sitting with a healthy first place lead in the American League West.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LH Scott Diamond (10-5, 2.95 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Roy Oswalt (4-2, 6.04)

Scott Diamond takes the mound for the Twins tonight. He’s hoping his Twins can avoid a 12^th loss in 14 games—they lost last night 5-1 to the A’s. The rookie has an impressive 2.95 ERA, and a 10-5 record in 19 starts, so that might help.

The Rangers have taken five of six games against the Twins this season—two of three of them in Texas. And the Twins haven’t won a series in Texas since ’07.

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The Twins have Justin Morneau on their side, who is armed with an 11-game hit streak, and who has 11 HRs and 43 RBIs in 63 career games against the Rangers.

Game Odds:
Minnesota: +1.5 -140, ML +154
Texas: -1.5 120, ML -164
Game Total: 10, o/+100, u/-120

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Wednesday Night MLB Betting: San Francisco Giants (68-55) vs. L.A Dodgers (67-57)

Date/Time: Wed, Aug 22 / 10:10:00 PM ET, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

For the second straight night (and sixth time this season), the San Francisco Giants had no problems beating the Dodgers at their home stadium. The result was a 4-1 victory that put the three game series in favor of San Francisco and ensured the Giants a first place in the National League West Division, even if they lose tonight's game.

The Dodgers, who lost Monday night's series opener 2-1, had won seven of 10 games on their recent trip and returned home ready to face the Giants. But in their last two games, the Dodgers have been a serious disappointment, scoring only two runs, and allowing six.

Despite tonight’s result, we already have a winner: San Francisco. If the Giants complete a three-game sweep this Wednesday, the race for the National League West is likely to get on their favor. Both, Dodgers and Giants have flip-flopped between first and second place three times in the last week, with the Giants now 1 1/2 games ahead of the Dodgers.

After Wednesday’s game, the teams will meet six more times before the season ends, including a three-game series set at the Dodger Stadium.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Matt Cain (12-5, 2.90 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Chris Capuano (11-8, 3.14)

Opener Matt Cain will try to thrust the Giants to their first three-game sweep in Los Angeles since 2007 and cement his team’s leading position in the NL West. Cain improved to 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA in seven starts since the 2012 All-Star break, and allowed

Cain has won back-to-back starts since going four outings without a win. Cain is also coming off Friday's 10-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, allowing just the one run on four hits over eight innings, and striking out six without a walk. Cain is 3-0 his last six starts against the Dodgers, including his outing on July 27 when he allowed three runs over seven innings.

Left-hander Chris Capuano will do the impossible to prevent a 3 game skid this Wednesday. Capuano recently snapped a three-start slide with a victory over the Miami Marlins on Aug. 12, allowing no runs in eight innings and striking out 10.  Last Friday’s against the Braves, Capuano allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings. Capuano has gone 5-4 with a 2.17 ERA in 12 starts at Dodger Stadium this season. He’s 1-5 with a 5.00 ERA in 10 career games (six starts) against San Francisco.

Game Odds:
San Francisco: -1.5 155, ML -107
LA Dodgers: +1.5 -175, ML -103
Game Total: 6.5, o/+110, u/-130

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Gambling Responsibly: An Online Casino Player’s Guide

Casino gambling games are fun. And that’s especially true online where you can play all sorts of real money casino games without getting out of your pajamas (assuming you wear pajamas).

However, casino games can also be a problem if you don’t know how to play. We love to play games as much as anyone else. But we love it because we know how to play responsibly. We play online. And we take our fair share of trips to Vegas. No matter where we play real money casino games, we apply the same techniques to make sure we’re gambling smart. And you should to. Read on for our top tips.

Treat gambling as entertainment

When you go out for dinner, you’ve got a set budget in mind. If you know you want casual dining because that’s what your budget allows, you’re not going to hit a 5-star restaurant, order everything on the menu, and hand over your credit card to the waiter without thinking anything of it. No one would ever do that. So why do so many people hit online casinos thinking they’ll only spend $50 but leave with a $500 dent on their credit card?

It’s because of poor planning. You want to win when you play card games, so it’s natural to not want to think about budget. That’s why you should think of gambling as entertainment. Set aside a specific amount for casino gambling per month and don’t go over it. If you think you’ll be tempted, try signing up for a separate credit card and ask your bank to limit your monthly budget to whatever your self-imposed playing limit is.

If you win big, play small

If you’ve just hit a massive winning streak playing online casino games, you’ll probably be tempted to up the ante by making larger bets. We recommend the opposite. All good streaks eventually come to and end, so playing small won’t hurt as much when it does.

If you need help, seek it out

We all love to enjoy online casino gambling games like online slots and table games, but if you enjoy it a little too much that it’s affecting your lifestyle, you might have a problem. And it’s not just financial problems that you might be experiencing.

Even those who love to play online casino games for play money can have a gambling problem if it’s affecting their relationships or work negatively. If that sounds like you, ask your online casino of choice to block your account for a set period of time. They’ll be happy to help you out. If they don’t, that means they likely don’t care about your well-being, and it’s worth finding a new site to play at.

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Big Opportunity to Profit from NBA Season at SportsBettingOnline.ag with Big 3 Prop Bet

San Jose, Costa Rica – August 20, 2012 – When the LA Lakers snagged Dwight Howard, the jaws of NBA fans across America hit the ground. With Howard set to play alongside Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant for the 2012 season, the Lakers have their own Big 3 that rivals that of the Miami Heat’s LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. Today, SportsBettingOnline.ag is inviting sports fans to profit big time with a Big 3 prop bet that’s equally jaw-dropping.

"The Lakers and Heat both have a Big 3 this upcoming season and we plan on creating numerous props to fuel the excitement which will develop between these two teams,” stated Dave Johnson, head odds maker at SportsBettingOnline.ag. “The first prop we have created pits the Lakers Big 3 against the Heat Big 3 in total points, rebounds and assists. It’s a simple bet and all registered members of SBO.ag can play it up until the season starts.”

NBA fans looking for odds on NBA can get in on SportsBettingOnline.ag’s Big 3 prop bet. The online sportsbook features lines for the Big 3 Lakers and the Big 3 Heat prop bets. Both bets are listed at -110, meaning a $110 bet will pay out $100.

The Big 3 Lakers squad includes Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Dwight Howard. If their total average season points + rebounds + assists pk is greater than the Big 3 Heat players, the -110 bet will win. Conversely, the Big 3 Heat includes Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. If their total average season points + rebounds + assists pk is greater than the Big 3 Lakers equivalent, a -110 bet will win.

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Friday Night MLB Betting: Boston Red Sox (58-61) at New York Yankees (70-48)

Date/Time: Fri, Aug 17 / 07:05:00 PM ET, Yankee Stadium, New York, New York

The Boston Red Sox will visit the Yankee Stadium for a three game series set to kick off this Friday at 7:05 pm ET and that could put an end to Boston’s playoffs pretensions.  The Boston Red Sox would have to sweep a three-game series against their hated rival just to get their record back to .500, which puts them in an uncomfortable spot.

Winning three games at the Bronx will be a heroic task for a team has struggled to stay on float all season.  Boston snapped a two-game skid with a 6-3 road victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, but that didn’t help the club to recover from its lowest point in a season since 1997.  They are still 12.5 games out of the AL East lead (Yankees) and seven games from securing a Wild Card spot. Additionally, Boston is only 5-10 in August, 3-6 against the Yankees this season and 5-10 in their last 15 against New York.

The situation is the complete opposite for the Yankees.  New York enters the series with the best record in the American League at 70-48. In addition, the team is six-game on top of Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.

The Yankees, though, lost the last in their four-game set vs. the Texas Rangers on Thursday, falling to the AL West leaders, 10-6.  Despite the loss, the setback was just their second in the last nine games.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Franklin Morales (3-3, 3.29 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Phil Hughes (11-10, 4.44)

Boston will count with lefty Franklin Morales, who has split time between the bullpen and rotation and is 3-3 with a 3.29 ERA. Morales lost on Saturday in Cleveland, as he allowed three runs and two hits with four walks in 5 1/3 innings. Morales has started one other game against the Yankees, but has faced them five times out of the bullpen. He is 1-1 with a 7.27 ERA in his six games against New York.

Meanwhile, the Yankees turn to right handed Phil Hughes, who has suffered back-to-back losses on the road in his last two starts and four of his last six decisions. In his last game as starter, Hughes had a forgettable performance vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing seven runs and nine hits in four innings, dropping him to 11-10 on the year to go along with a 4.44 ERA. Hughes beat the Red Sox the last time he faced them, but is 3-6 in 18 games (10 starts) against Boston with a 6.17 ERA.

Game Odds:
Boston: +1.5 -165, ML +125
NY Yankees: -1.5 145, ML -135
Game Total: 9.5, o/-105, u/-115

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2012 NFL Preseason week 2: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 16 / 08:00:00 PM ET, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Week 2 of the 2012 NFL Preseason kicks off this Thursday night with a primetime matchup featuring the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons. The game is set to take place at 8:00 p.m (ET) at the Georgia Dome and it will be televised nationally on FOX.

The Bengals opened the Pre Season last Friday night with a 17-6 victory over the New York Jets, but injuries to four team starters are a concern for tonight’s game.  Injury list includes left guard Travelle Wharton (knee), running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (foot), defensive end Carlos Dunlap (knee), linebacker Rey Maualuga (knee) and safety Taylor Mays (concussion).  Rookie cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, the Bengals' first pick in the latest NFL draft also joins the injury list due to a reported fractured bone in his knee.

Meanwhile, Falcons’ first rehearsal of the season vs. the Baltimore Ravens was a lesson for its defensive team.  Atlanta jumped out to an early 14 point lead before the halftime thanks to quarterback Matt Ryan and two touchdowns from Julio Jones and Jacquizz Rodgers. Ryan was 5 for 5 for 71 yards, including the 7-yard touchdown pass to Jones on the opening drive for Atlanta, and a 2-yard touchdown run by running back Rodgers that made the score 14-0.

Ryan was replaced by Chris Redman, who completed only 1 of 6 passes for 8 yards and then John Parker Wilson, who finally drove the Falcons into a field-goal late in the second quarter to make the score 17-7 before the halftime. However, the mood at the Georgia Dome turned sour after the second quarter.   The Falcons dropped the lead and were drastically outplayed in the second half of the game. The Ravens forced three turnovers and scored 24 unanswered points to come away with a 31-17 victory.

Atlanta also lost some key players in Thursday's defeat.  The Falcons enter tonight's game Rookie Bradie Ewing, who suffered a season- ending torn ACL in the first half.  Starting middle linebacker Akeem Dent will be out tonight due concussion sustained in the team's preseason opener. Corey Peters and Vance Walker are both out with long-term injuries, and rookie defensive end Louis Nzegwu will miss the game after sustaining a leg injury against Baltimore.

Game Odds:
Cincinnati Bengals: +4-110, ML +170
Atlanta Falcons: -4-110, ML -200
Game Total: 38, o/u: -110

Tonight’s match is the second straight game at home for the Falcons and the first on the road game for Bengals this year. Current odds on NFL show the Falcons listed at -4 point favorite to win this game.

Atlanta has won eight of the ten all-time preseason meetings against the Bengals. The last time the two teams met in the pre-season was back in 2007, when the Falcons defeated the Bengals 19-24. Cincinnati has not claimed a single victory over the Falcons in exhibition play since a 13-7 road overtime verdict on August 17th, 1974.

Despite its pre-season dominance over the Bengals, the regular season stats show a more balanced situation with 7 wins and 5 losses for Cincinnati. Atlanta has claimed victory in the last three regular season games between the two teams, the most recent being a 32-39 win registered in the 2010 Season. The last time the Bengals scored a victory over Atlanta was back in 1996, when Cincinnati outscored the Falcons 41-31.

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NFL Preseason Update: Dolphins Cut WR Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson

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Just two days after its disappointing 20-7 loss against the Tampa bay Buccaneers in the first game of the preseason, the Miami Dolphins announced this Monday that longtime NFL Wide Receiver and six time Pro Bowl player Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson had been terminated by the team after he was arrested in a domestic battery case involving his wife.

According to the arrest report from the Davie Police Department , Johnson was released from jail on $2,500 bond earlier Sunday after his wife accused him of head-butting her during an argument in front of their home. Johnson was charged with simple domestic battery, a misdemeanor. Hours later, he was cut by his new team.

Problems between Johnson and Coach Joe Philbin arose days before the domestic violence incident.  Last week, Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin said Johnson's roster spot could be in jeopardy after the receiver's profanity-laced interview session with reporters.

The 34-year-old and three time All Pro player had been battling for a spot on the team after a disappointing season with the New England Patriots in 2011. Johnson was released by New England after totaling 15 receptions last season, and signed with the Miami Dolphins on June 11^th, 2012. While he didn’t play any official games wearing the Fins jersey; Johnson played for just a few minutes on the preseason game, dropping the only pass thrown his way Friday night’s opener.

Drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, Johnson played his first 10 NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he caught 751 passes for 10,783 yards and 66 touchdowns.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are tuning the final details before entering the 2012-13 Season. After a highly disappointing game vs. the Buccaneers on Friday night, Miami is preparing to visit the Houston Texans on September 9th for the first game of the regular season. Currently, Miami is listed at +7 to for the season opener vs. the Houston Texans, and at +5000 to win Super Bowl XLVII.

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Separating Your Emotions From The Online Casino

There’s a reason why casinos in Las Vegas give away free booze to those who play table games, slots, and other casino gambling games. No, it has nothing to do with loosening you up so you’ll enjoy all the ‘sin’ that Sin City has to offer (though it definitely helps).

No, it has everything to do with playing with your emotions and judgment (and it’s something that online casino gaming sites don’t really do).

When you drink, you become way more emotional, and your good judgment goes way, way down. And when your ability to think smart drops faster than an online slot machine spewing jackpot money, your bankroll drops with it.

But it’s not just booze that makes gamblers emotional. The thrill of the win and the chase of losses spike our adrenaline and make us think in a way that’s, by all normal accounts, unreasonable. That happens in Vegas. And that happens at real money online casinos too.

If you’re thinking about hitting an online casino, it’s a good idea to keep your emotions in check. Here’s how.

Treat online gambling like a business

Yes, we love to play online slots and table games because they’re fun. And for most of us, online casino betting equals a great night out. But if you look at online gambling like it’s a business, you’ll treat your bankroll better. If you’ve got $500 to play with every month, spread it out evenly over the course of those 30 or 31 days (or 28, in case it’s February—29 if it’s a leap year).

Learn how to walk away
Walking away from a land-based casino is hard when you’ve lost money quickly, especially when a casino card game dealer is staring you in the face. And it’s just as hard to walk away when you’re up, because it’s easy to imagine just how much farther up you can take your bankroll. It’s especially difficult if you just arrived at the casino and you’ve got the whole night—or weekend—ahead of you. But at online casino table games and slots, stepping away is as easy as point and click. For those who favor online casinos over those in Vegas, walking away and keeping your emotions in check is way easier.

Set time limits
If you have trouble walking away because you’re too emotional, try an online time-limit application to keep you away from real money casino games. You’ll find all sorts of free and paid versions online. They’re usually designed for kids, but your computer doesn’t really care who’s using it. Once it’s set up, you can limit how long you spend playing online casino card games under a specific PC account, so go ahead and let your emotions run wild at your favorite online casino.

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NFL Preseason Updates: Veteran WR Terrell Owens joins Seattle Seahawks

Six Time Pro Bowl selection Terrell Owens will make his return to the NFL after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. News came this Monday afternoon; only hours after Owen completed a tryout at the Seahawks’ facility in Renton, Washington. Terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed. Owens could be on the practice field Tuesday morning when the Seahawks return from their off day.

The 38 year old player says he’s relaxed and confident regarding his recovery from injury that placed him on injured reserve for the first time in his 15-year career. Owens hasn't seen any action since the 2010 season, when he caught 72 passes for 983 yards and scored a total of nine touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals.  Owens sat out the 2011 season after undergoing surgery on his left knee and didn't receive any formal offers to play at any team. He played briefly this spring for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Owens, a third-round draft choice by the 49ers in 1996, has 1,078 career receptions for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns. In addition to San Francisco and Cincinnati, Owens has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills.

Owens becomes the latest NFL veteran receiver contacted or signed by the Seahawks since the team began its training camp. First, the Seahawks brought in Antonio Bryant, who attended a three-day minicamp on June and took a physical for the team.  However, Bryant's stay with the Seahawks was short lived, the player signed with the Seahawks on July 26, and was released by the team on August 5th, 2012.

Seattle also signed Braylon Edwards, who played briefly with the San Francisco 49ers during the 2011-12 season. Edwards was waived on December 27^th after an injury-filled season.

With these two additions, is clear that the Seahawks are trying to find a complement for WR Sidney Rice, who continues his recovery from offseason surgery on both of his shoulders. Last season, Rice suffered three concussions in an 11-month span, playing just nine games and getting sidelined in November.  Rice was medically cleared to practice on Saturday, and will be eased into practices, which means avoiding all contact for at least a few days.

It will remain to be seen if Owens still has the skills required to help his new franchise to recover from a mediocre 7-9 season achieved last year. However, the main focus right now is getting the team ready for the season opener at Arizona on September 9^th. Currently, the Seahawks are listed at +5200 to win the coming Super Bowl XLVII and at +2300 to win the NFC Championship. While we wait to see if the Seahawks found the piece they've been missing, here are the current odds for NFL for the opening game vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

Game Odds:
SEATTLE: +1½-110
ARIZONA: -1½-110
Game Total: 40.5, o/u -110

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Why NFL Preseason Matters For Sports Bettors

Preseason football. As someone who follows the NFL religiously, you either love it or you hate it. There’s usually no in between.

If you love it, it’s because you’re a sports bettor who’s been hankering for some solid odds on NFL, and you don’t care whether they fall into the pre-season or regular season territory. As long as it has “season” and “football” in it, just hand you the lines and odds and you’ll be good to go.

If you hate it, it’s because you don’t believe preseason football, and even if you can bet during the preseason, there really nothing on the line. Yeah, everything’s regulation, but the coaches don’t use the full playbook, the fans get effed on ticket prices, and, let’s face it, there aren’t really any stars on the field.

That last one, the one about the stars not playing? That’s if you’re a glass-is-half-empty kind of sports bettor. You shouldn’t be.

Online sports gambling, particularly betting on NFL games, involves analyzing every inch of the season—and paying attention during the post-season, pre-season, and off-season.

And pre-season lets you get a sneak peak at some possible up-and-coming stars and how they can change the NFL betting landscape.

Just look at the past for proof.

During the 2009 preseason, running back Arian Foster was undrafted. He was able to stick around in Houston throughout the year, and in 2010 he exploded in the 3^rd preseason game against Dallas with 18 carries, 100 yards, and one TD. He then went on to be named First-Team All Pro.

Go back even further to 2004 and you’ve got Tony Romo’s performance during the preseason setting up the future of the Cowboys for the past five years.

And as early as just two years ago, Marc Mariani, a 7^th round pick out of Montana playing for the Tennessee Titans, put through an unreal performance during the preseason, and he went on to make the Pro Bowl.

Sure, the non-impressive players outweigh the superstars on the field during the NFL preseason, but if you’re a diehard sports bettor who loves to bet on NFL games, tuning in is definitely a worthwhile investment.

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Penn State QB Rob Bolden joins LSU Tigers roster

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After several days of expectation, news and media sites have confirmed what college fans have been speculating over the last weeks: former Penn State starting quarterback Rob Bolden has been officially transferred to LSU.

Bolden's exit from Penn State was just a matter of time. Bolden, 6 feet 3 and 214 pounds, requested to be released from his scholarship weeks before the NCAA sanctions imposed to Penn State's football program after Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal. Bolden requested a transfer after the 2011 season, however, coach Joe Paterno refused to release him from his scholarship.

Bolden was removed from Penn State's official team list earlier this week.The former Penn State QB would be eligible immediately for the Tigers as part of the deal granted by the NCAA to Penn State players and recruits who wanted to leave the school.

According to LSU coaches, Bolden will report to the Tigers' practice today. While he may not see much action in 2012 (Junior QB Zach Mettenberger is the projected starter for the Tigers), the acquisition provides LSU coach Les Miles with a proven backup in case something happens to Mettenberger. Currently LSU only has two other QBs : freshmen Stephen Rivers and Jerrard Randall, neither of whom have played in a college game yet.

Bolden had mixed results in the first half of the 2010 season, but was able to improve his record before suffering a concussion in a win at Minnesota.  In two years of action, Bolden started 16 games for Penn State. While he only completed 39.3% of his passes as a freshman, he completed 112 of 193 passes (58%) and throwing for 1,360 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions last season.

Reportedly, Bolden is the fourth Nittany Lion to visit another school. The list also includes linebacker Khairi Fortt, offensive tackle Ryan Nowicki and tailback Silas Redd, who announced this week he’s moving to USC.

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Betting On Horses For Newbies

With terms like Daily Double and Superfecta, betting on horses sometimes feels a lot like walking onto the set of the new Man of Steel movie, especially if you have no idea what any of these terms actually mean or how much you can win or lose in each bet.

But don’t worry. We’ve got you completely covered with our own Complete Newbie’s Guide to Betting on Horse Races. In this article, we’ll run through all the terminology you need to know to feel like an horse race wagering expert every time you place a bet at an online racebook or track.

Different kinds of horserace wagers
When it comes to online sports gambling, horseracing is a different animal, pun intended. With online horse wagering, you’ve got tons of betting options and combinations to choose from. Here’s what you need to know.

• To Win—This horserace betting term is pretty basic. You’re betting on the horse you think will finish first.
• To Place—Not quite confident in your horse? Bet on him to place and that’ll cover the horse finishing first or second.
• To Show—This one means that horse will finish in the money by finishing in the top three. It doesn’t matter where. He can finish first, second, or third.
• Exacta—If you think you know which two horses will finish first and second, in that order, this online horse-wagering bet is for you.
• Trifecta—This one’s like the Exacta, but instead of predicting the first and second place, a third place horse is added to the mix. And once again, order matters.
• Superfecta—If you take this bet, you’re unbelievably confident. That’s because this bet takes the Trifecta bet one step further by adding a 4^th place horse to the bet.
• Daily Double—This bet involves picking the exact winners of two back-to-back races. You need to get your bet in prior to the running of the first race.
• Pick Three—It’s much like the Daily Double, only a third race is added. Again, you’ll need to predict the three winners before the start of race #1.
• Pick Four and Pick Six—If we need to explain these two, you should probably avoid betting on horses. Again, they’re like Pick Three, but with a fourth race, or a sixth race, in the case of Pick Six.

General terms you might here
Not every horse betting terminology has to do with wagering. Here are a few terms you need to know to bet on horses the smart way.

• Morning Line—This refers to the estimated odds for each horse in each race.
• Odds-on—This refers to odds of less than even money.
• Overlay—When you see odds for a horse that’s higher than what the horse’s previous performances really justify, that’s an overlay.
• Tote Board—You’ll want to look for the tote board when you’re at the horse betting track. It’s the large display in the infield that tells you up-to-the-minute odds, the total amount wagered in a combined pool, any jockey changes that you should know about, and even track surface info, which we’ll segue into nicely right about now.

Understanding the track
Betting on horses involves more than just understanding your horse’s past performance. Track surface makes a huge difference because some horses do well on some surfaces while others falter. Here’s what you need to know.

• Cuppy—It’s a dry surface that’s fairly loose, and it breaks under a horse’s hooves.
• Fast—This one’s dry and even. If you’re on a turf track, it’ll be called “firm”.
• Heavy—On a turf course, a heavy descriptor means that it’s extremely wet.
• Muddy—This one’s also wet, but there’s no standing water.
• Sloppy—It’s like a muddy surface, only there’s some visible standing water.
• Soft—Horses might sink into this type of track surface.

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Why Underdogs Are A Good Bet This NFL Season

If you’re a sports bettor putting down money on NFL games, the first question you always ask yourself when you look at the odds on NFL is, “underdog or favorite?” If you’re a newbie to the world of NFL betting, you’re likely to lean towards the favorite. It’s a natural, logical decision. But this NFL betting season, it’s also the wrong one. Read on to find out why.

Lots of NFL balance—A fair, balanced equality among NFL teams has been prevalent pretty much all century, providing ample opportunity for smart NFL football betting strategists to make a killing. Just look at the Super Bowl since the start of the century for proof. There was St. Louis in 2000. Baltimore the next year. New England in ’02. Tampa Bay right after. Carolina in ’04. And, of course, the Giants in ’07. We’re not just listing off teams here. We’re pointing to teams that shouldn’t, by all accounts, have made it to the Super Bowl. Most of them had losing records the year before making it to Super Bowl Sunday. Most were written off, but they all proved that underdogs come with a surprisingly big bark and bite.

Lack of respect from odds makers—Underdogs often get little or no respect from odds makers, which leads to higher spreads than what’s really deserved. And when those underdogs pull through, it leads to massive NFL betting profits for those who not only believed in them, but also had the confidence to back them.

Cocky opponents—If you think that pro athletes don’t look at the NFL money lines, you’re dead wrong. Spreads give winning teams confidence. And they give losing team drive to prove everyone wrong. For the favorites, that cockiness could translate to a less-than-stellar focus on the field, which would allow the underdogs countless opportunities to come up the middle and take the lead.

Even bad teams win—Most people who bet sports online shy away from betting on certain underdogs, especially when the NFL betting line screams, “there’s no freakin’ way these guys are going to win.” For many sports bettors, huge underdog odds translate directly to no contest. But if you do a bit of statistical analysis, you can find undervalued underdogs pretty much every week. Look for the teams that have historically outperformed their average as well as those favorites who have underperformed and you’re primed for an upset scenario.

Ignore the point spread—When it comes to betting on the NFL, the point spread only really make a difference about 16% of the time. That means that about 84% of the time, the team covering the spread is also the winner of the game. So instead of betting on the spread, take them to win straight up.

Remember, betting on underdogs is never a sure thing. Putting everything down on underdogs all the time will lead to losses, make no mistake about it. But if you can find the hidden opportunities to pick a winner, betting on underdogs is a genius move.

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NFL Betting: Quarterback Battles

Prior to the start of every NFL season, football fans (especially those interested in betting on the NFL) analyze how the season is going to unfold on a strategic level. A lot of it has to do with starting quarterbacks, backup QBs, and the relationship between the guys vying for control—and the spotlight.

This year is no different. For sports bettors looking for early odds on NFL, quarterback matchups and controversies mean everything, especially when both QBs are on the same team. Here’s a look at our favorite battles to watch for 2012. Check ‘em out before you check the NFL football point spreads.

Mark Sanchez vs. Tim Tebow (New York Jets)
When they selected Sanchez 5th overall in the 2009 draft, they had huge expectations. They’re still hoping he’ll grow into the franchise quarterback they envisioned back in 2009. And the Jets clearly still like him. Still, you’ll find some Sanchez detractors among football point spreads analysts, so bringing in Tebow could light a fire under Mark’s pigskin and make for a better football betting season. We’re not suggesting that Tim will grab the starting job away from Sanchez, but we think Tebow will be an integral part of the Jets’ strategy this season, and how much they decide to use him will depend on Sanchez’ performance. So keep that in mind as you review your betting lines for NFL games this season.

Kevin Kolb vs. John Skelton (Arizona Cardinals)
Last season, the offense was smoother under Skelton than it was under Kolb. When he stepped into the starting QB role for Kevin Kolb, who was out with an injury, he put an end to the Cardinals’ 6-game losing streak, making money for everyone who took advantage of solid NFL gambling odds against the Rams. But that doesn’t mean the backup QB will be handed the reigns. When you’re paying a staring quarterback that kind of money Kevin Kolb is making, you’re going to hand him every opportunity to play. But the money to field time ratio can only last so long. In the end, winning games will reign supreme and salary will take a backseat.

Tavaris Jackson vs. Matt Flynn vs. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks)
The Seahawks handed Flynn a pretty massive sum of cash, and it seems like they’ve kind of lost interest in Jackson, or at least soured on him. So if we were betting men, we’d say either Jackson or Wilson will be traded some time this season, with the Seahawks holding onto Flynn—which is great news for those who love to put cash down on better football betting lines. He’s a solid quarterback who’ll fit in quite well in Seattle.

Matt Hasselbeck vs. Jake Locker (Tennessee Titans)
This quarterback matchup is clearly the one with the most drama, the one that most divides fans, and the one that could mean way bigger profits in the world of online sports gambling. You’ve got the aging veteran Hasselbeck versus the much younger Locker. We like Locker leading into preseason, but a lot could happen, particularly depending on Kenny Britt’s health.

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Five Top Online Casino Betting Tips You Can’t Ignore

So, you’ve found a great place to play casino gambling games and you’re ready to win real money from the comfort of your own home. Good call. But before you blow your bankroll foolishly, learn what it takes to make money playing casino gambling games. Our five tips below will help get you started, so if you’re serious about online betting casino games, read on.

Do your research
Just because an online casino betting service came up on the first page of your Google search, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best. It just means that its either popular, or the owners put a lot of marketing effort into promoting their site. Instead, read the big online casino forums and get the real scoop on which sites offer the best customer service and games.

Pick a game where you can actually win
Slots are fun, and they’re heavily promoted by online casino sites. But the real money is at the tables with online casino card games where skill trumps chance. Find a game that interests you, get good at it, and start winning.

Never risk more than 10% of your bankroll
Ask yourself a question: Who is smarter? The casino player who bets $50 of his $100 bankroll and wins, or the casino player who bets $10 of his $100 bankroll and loses playing the same game? If you said the $50 winner, it’s time to review the first rule of smart casino playing—risk management. Never risk more than 10% of what you brought to the table on a single bet. If you risk half your bankroll, and you lose, you’ll be left with nothing pretty quickly.

Play for free first
Most online casinos offer free versions of their games. That means you can test out a new game that you might not have played before. Or, if you’ve come across some innovative betting strategies, you can test them out and see if they work before you throw down some real chips.

Read the fine print
Real money online casino players must pay attention to this point. Usually bonuses come with all sorts of conditions and restrictions, so make sure you know what you’re getting into before you hand over your credit card and make a deposit.

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Five Things You Must Know About Horse Race Wagering

If you’re interested in making money through horse race wagering, you’re probably looking for ways to bet on horse races the smart way. In the past, we covered key horse attributes to look for when making your picks. Today, we’ve got five more tips that have to do with the horse, the track, your money, and even drugs. Read on to find out more.

Tip #1: Know what your bankroll can do
Some bets need to be backed by more cash if you want to increase your chances of seeing decent returns. If you’ve got a large bankroll to work with, don’t shy away from Superfectas, Pick 4s, or Pick 6s. And if you’re short on funds, stick to simpler bets like Win/Place show bets.

Tip #2: Know the difference between turf and dirt
Some horses do better on a dirt track. Others reign supreme on turf. Rarely will you find a horse that can perform equally well on both courses. Watch how a horse performs on the dirt. If he’s horrible, there’s a good chance he’ll preform completely differently on the turf.

Tip #3: Know the track condition
If the weatherman says you need an umbrella today, you might want to pay attention, One of the most overlooked factors when betting on horses is the condition of the track. Just like dirt vs. turf, you’ll find some horses that do better on a dry track while others prefer one that’s damp. If you know how your favorite horses perform, you can use the weather forecast to better predict whether your next bet on horse racing will pull through.

Tip #4: Know where your horse if from
This one ties into the track condition. Did you know that European horses don’t usually run as well on a firm course in the US? That’s because European turf courses are more often than not soft. Knowing the type of track and the origin of your horse can make a world of different during offtrack betting.

Tip #5: Know their meds
Lasix and Bute. They’re the two kinds of med given to racehorses. Now here’s the thing. Bute is only legal at certain tracks. So a horse accustomed to Bute might end up taking Lasix on a track where Bute is prohibited. And studies show that a horse using Lasix for the first time will often improve, which could lead to improved odds during horse race wagering if you know how to bet.

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NFL Officials Announce Improved Replay System for 2012 Season

After several weeks studying new ways to make the football experience more exciting for fans at the stadiums, NFL officials have announced new changes in the league’s replay review system.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Falcons president and NFL competition committee chairman Rich McKay said the league will put in practice new ways to attract fans into the stadiums. One of the measures adopted by NFL officials is an improved replay system.

As most NFL fans know, the first replay system was first used in 1986 and pulled it out in 1992 after it proved to be highly inefficient. Back then, the replays slowed the game down way too much and simply couldn’t help referees to make the right calls. According to McKay, the right calls were being made only about 80% of the time.

The improved system currently used by the NFL was instituted in 1999.The system has already gone through a few changes, and according to NFL officials, a few more will be implemented this coming season.

Some of the changes prepared for the 2012/2013 Season include minor adjustments in the turnover reviews, which will be subject to review by the replay booth.

Last season was the first time that each and every scoring play was reviewed by the replay booth. The measure raised concerns about the extra time officials needed to review the plays. There was a concern all these new reviews would slow down the game; however, that was not the case. In 2011, the average game time took just one second longer than in 2010.

The second change announced by NFL officials will be much more exciting to fans in stadiums. All NFL stadium video boards will let fans see exactly what the replay official is looking at under the hood.

"They'll see the exact same angles at the exact same time as he does" McKay told ESPN.com last Wednesday.

This change is expected to be well received because most of the time, fans at the stadium don’t see the same reviews referees use to make their decisions at the field. Normally, each home team chooses what to show in their stadium replays. Some teams avoid any reviews on plays that could work against them, other times; plays with a favorable angle are shown insistently in an effort to influence the ultimate call.

"I think this is another example of the league listening to its fans about what they want from the in-game experience. I think throughout this edition of replay, the league, the teams and our broadcast partners have done a nice job of using the available technology to make the game better and make the experience better for the fans." added McKay.

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The Knowledge Track: Understanding Horserace Betting Terms

A day at the track, let alone at an offtrack betting site, can feel like a trip to Greece, particularly if you don’t speak Greek (we’re hinting at the famous “all Greek to me” idiom, so work with us here).

From words like exacta and perfecta to terms like place and show, horse race wagering can feel like a foreign language. Thankfully, we’ve got your subtitles right here. So review them before you bet on horse racing. Especially if you plan to bet on horses in Greece (kidding, kidding).

Win—Bet on your horse to finish first and you’ll win if your horse—yep, you guessed it—finishes first. Pretty straight forward.

Place—If you’re not completely confident that your horse will finish first, but you think second place is a solid bet, then choose Place when you bet on horse races. If your pick edges out first or second, you’ll win.

Show—This one’s kind of like a place bet, only you’re covering first, second, and third position. So as long as your horse finishes in the top three spots, you’ll net a win.

Exacta—Pick two horses to finish first and second. To win, the finishing positions of both horses must be in the order you picked. So betting on horses and wagering Exacta 3-5 means that horse #3 will finish first and horse #5 will finish second.

Exacta box—This one’s like the Exacta, only it doesn’t matter which horse finishes in which position. So if you bet $10 Exacta Box 3-5, you’re wagering that the finishing positions of horse #3 and horse #5 will be first and second. Again, your picks can finish in either position.

Trifecta—Betting on a Trifecta means that the betting horses you wagered on finish in first, second, and third position—in the exact order you predicted.


Trifecta Box—This works similar to the Exacta Box. You’re betting on horses to finish first, second, and third, but it doesn’t make a difference what order the horses place.

Superfecta—A lot of serious punters who bet on horse racing will boast about hitting a Superfecta, and for good reason. It means that they were able to hit the top four placing horses in the exact order that they finished. Much like the Exacta and the Trifecta, online horse wagering offers the Superfecta Box.

If you’re new to betting on horses or online horse wagering, these terms should give you a good starting point. If you need even more insight, hit the betting types page of our racebook for a more thorough explanation. In no time at all, you’ll be off to the races with all the knowledge you need to bet on horses and make a killing doing it. Join Here to bet on Horses.

NFL Players To Watch For 2012: A Sports Bettor’s Perspective

When it comes to betting on NFL, everyone has an opinion about which players are going to make the biggest impact. Some see draft picks as game changers. Others call BS on their ability to transform a team. Some look at past NFL performance and wonder how they didn’t clinch their division. Others focus on the negative, ignoring their major, significant plays.

When you decide to enter the world of online sports gambling, it’s important to focus on the traits that position NFL players for greatness. Sure, tons can weigh them down. But when it comes to football point spreads, finding underrated players can make a world of difference to your online sports gambling bankroll.

Here are three NFL players worth keeping an eye on for 2012, and it includes a mix of underrated players and those who have already stolen the spotlight.

 Michael Floyd—Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver

As the 13^th overall pick, people are already stoked about Michael Floyd. But the teams who let him slip to #13 might regret not grabbing him. The man has a 41.5 running vertical leap, which, by comparison, is actually higher than a lot of NBA stars (who aren’t wearing helmets and padding, by the way).

Darren Sproles—New Orleans Saints Running Back

At just 5’6”, Sproles is amazingly agile, and if you watch him, you can see how much that agility pisses off opposing team defenders. In 2011 he broke the NFL record for most single-season all-purpose yardage, with 2,696 yards, and we’ll be watching him in 2012 to see how much of a force he’ll become.

Laurent Robinson—Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver

Earlier this year, Robinson inked a 5-year, $32-million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. And it’s clear why. In 2011, Robinson caught 54 passes for 858 yards and 11 TDs. And at 6’2” and less than 200 lbs, he’s a major fast threat downfield.

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Horse Juicing: A New Steroid Scandal Rocks The Track

Jose Conseco and other sluggers aren’t the only athletes with a reputation for getting juiced. It seems that athletic substance abuse is moving from the diamond to the track—and we’re not talking about Ben Johnson’s infamous fall from grace in 1988. We’re talking about horses. And for those who love to bet on horse racing, this could be an off track betting game changer.

Yup, four-legged thoroughbreds are the latest athletes to be put under the microscope for steroid use as the latest horseracing scandal begins to unfold.

Well, technically not steroids. But the results are just the same. The waxy monkey tree frog, a small critter from South America, has been found to dramatically improve the performance of horses on the track. Apparently, its skin produces a powerful substance known as dermorphin that works hard to mask pain, effectively making horses run faster.
And if you think this isn’t a serious issue, think again. In the last few weeks, more than 30 horses in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisianna have tested positive. The use of the horse steroid has likely spread to Texas, too.

As a sports bettor who loves to bet on horse racing, you have good reason to be concerned. No one wants to drop big money on a race only to have the results tainted by an unfair and illegal advantage.

Thankfully, the industry is cranking down. Not only is the use of the substance illegal under horse racing rules, it’s actually illegal in the eyes of the law. The substance can put the horse’s life, and in turn the jockey’s life, in serious danger.

And that means trainers caught administering the drug will have a number of charges handed to them.

As fans of the sport who also love betting on horses, we’re keeping an eye on this one to see how it all plays out. The bad news is that there’s a danger of drug use in every sport.

The good news? The horseracing industry seems to be taking this a lot more seriously than other major league sports. And with the story in the spotlight this week, you can be sure that trainers will shy away from monkeying around with the substance.

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