Tag Archives: betting

We Won’t Have Another… Or Will We?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

In shocking news, TMZ reports that I’ll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes — and the horse has been retired; due to an injury, the beauty may never run again. (More details here.) Thus ends dreams of … Continue reading →

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What Do The Recent DSM Updates Mean For Gambling Addiction?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

I really don’t want to become “the addiction blog,” but when addiction can be a down-side to gaming and gambling and there’s so much in the news… The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (D.S.M.), … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts: Triple Crown Infographic

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

A cool infographic from Bovada. (Click to enlarge!)

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I’ll Have Another Gambling Link Round Up

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

How exciting that I’ll Have Another and Mario Gutierrez won the Preakness! Can they win the Triple Crown? We’ll find out on June 9th, at the Belmont Stakes, when I’ll Have Another attempts to become the 12th Triple Crown winner … Continue reading →

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Preparing For The Preakness

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

Derby winner I’ll Have Another continues his Triple Crown quest on Saturday going for the $1 million Preakness Stakes. I must say, I do have a soft-spot for this horse and his jockey, Mario Gutierrez… It’s hard not to hope … Continue reading →

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Dancing With The Stars Finals

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

I’ll admit it; I was sweating out Tuesday’s results on DWTS. But Donald Driver prevailed — whew! This was probably the most shocking results show of this year’s season. Not only had I expected William Levy to go (he has … Continue reading →

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Messed Up Systems In Horse Racing

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Shawnee

Writing about the Kentucky Derby last week really messed-up my system. Because I had fancied Union Rags’ name, I decided I should take that as my “gut” and bet on him; which you likely know by now was a bad … Continue reading →

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Little Girls Love Horses; Dames Love The Derby

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Shawnee

Even though I’ve never been to a running of the Kentucky Derby, this is a very special time of year for me. It begins, as most important things do, with early family memories… I think every little girl grows up … Continue reading →

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Sarah Phillips: The Games People Play

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Shawnee

I’m not a professional or big time gambler; I’m just a girl who likes to play games, sometimes making them more interesting with bets, and betting on things I think I know something about. It’s all in fun, never risking … Continue reading →

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Dancing With The Stars: Tonight’s Odds

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Shawnee

If you’re no longer satisfied simply voting for your favorite star, why not bet on them before they dance tonight? Here are the current odds:

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