In the world of sports betting, there is much talk about what is considered a "sharp" bet and what is considered a "square" bet. People use various tools to track public bet percentages and line movement in an attempt to make what they feel is a "sharp" wager. And while I'm always curious as to how the public is betting each game, that does not factor into my wagering decisions. Tracking line movement and knowing when... Read more

ST. LOUIS (AP) -The former chief executive of BetOnSports pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal racketeering conspiracy, admitting that the Internet company falsely portrayed Web-based gambling as legal and caused customers to lose millions of dollars they'll likely never get back. As part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, David Carruthers, 51, of the United Kingdom, agreed to cooperate in the case against... Read more

If you look around long enough at your favorite sportsbook, you can find some pretty crazy things to wager on. As I was browsing at one of my favorite "outs," I found this: Which U.S. Car Maker Will File for Bankruptcy in 2009? - GM file for Bankruptcy in 2009 -200 - Ford file for Bankruptcy in 2009 +120 - Chrysler file for Bankruptcy in 2009 +120 Will J-Lo and Marc Anthony Get Divorced in 2009? -Yes, they will... Read more

I've been handicapping for over 20 years and my strength has always been that I am very selective in my plays. I usually narrow down each day's card to what I feel is the single strongest play on the board. But on occasion, I've been known to pound two plays on the same day. It is on this basis that I created the 10 Bets per Week Plan. My 10 Bets per Week Plan does not mean I bet exactly 10 games each week. Most weeks... Read more