Paul Stone’s College Football Free Pick of the Week

Nebraska-Purdue UNDER 55 The end of Darrell Hazell's term as Purdue's head coach is likely coming to an end at the conclusion of the regular season. Such likely change, however, oftentimes provides more opportunities for the discriminating handicapper rather than less. At least somewhat due to shaky quarterback play, the Boilermakers have … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Sports Book News – Odds are Better for Food & Drink Bargains Downtown

With football season in full swing and many people scheduled to hit Vegas over the next several months to watch and bet on sports, many sports books patrons are trying to figure out where to hang out on a football weekend. Invariably, one of the main things on top of everyone’s list is “free or cheap drinks,” which is easier said than done … [Read more...]

Paul Stone’s College Football Play of the Week

Wake Forest +9.5 over North Carolina State Occasionally in the handicapping process, we must force ourselves to more closely examine the ugly 'dog.' Beauty, after all, is only skin deep and sometimes a winner can lay deep beneath the surface. Even in the world of college football handicapping. Wake Forest enters Saturday's Atlantic Coast … [Read more...]

A New Vegas Sports Book for Downtown – It’ll Just be Awhile

The Las Vegas Club, the long standing hotel & casino in Downtown Las Vegas which was shuttered over the summer, will indeed have a sports book once renovated. The Las Vegas Club had fallen on hard times before its closure several months ago as the hotel portion of the property was no longer used and the casino area was well…..marginal at … [Read more...]

Paul Stone’s College Football Pick of the Week

Baylor -21 over West Virginia  - Baylor's slate of opponents to this point in the 2015 season is not exactly a who's who of college football's upper class. Still, the Bears and first-year starting quarterback Seth Russell have easily disposed of the opposition in convincing fashion, scoring at least 56 points in each game and averaging 64 … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Sports Book Review – Harrah’s

Known as the “Sports Pit” the sports book space at Harrah’s is actually a fun place to catch a game and have a cold one. It is generally not as jam packed as the mega sports books across the street (Caesars and Mirage) although the quality and number of screens is toned down compared to other Vegas sports books. The connected bar is … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Sports Book Odds to Win College Football National Championship

Ohio State stays atop the odds board at 5/2. Baylor and their high powered offense is also among the favorites, while USC and Georgia are now big longshots. Michigan has dropped to 10-1. **Odds via Westgate Las Vegas Super Book - 2015/2016 NCAA Football National Championship** Ohio State  5-2 Baylor 5-1 LSU 8-1 Michigan … [Read more...]

College Football Pick of the Week

Navy-Notre Dame OVER 56  With four-year starting quarterback Keenan Reynolds among the school's all-time best at the position, the Midshipmen have one of their better teams in recent years under eighth-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo.   On any given Saturday, Navy can score on virtually any defense as its option offense provides a unique look … [Read more...]

A New Vegas Sports Book Coming to the Strip

With the announcement last week that it will be opening its first mid-strip sports book location, William Hill continues to expand locations and upgrade sports book spaces around Las Vegas. William Hill recently upgraded its State Line location in Primm Nevada, which is frequented by commuters as well as weekend gambling visitors. Also, with the … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Sports Book MLB World Series Odds

MLB playoffs get underway and one can make an argument for many of the 10 teams remaining in the chase for the World Series trophy. The Blue Jays are current favorites at 7-2 odds with the Royals a close second at 4-1.The Astros are the biggest number on the board at 16-1, while the Yankees also offer up value for its backers at 14-1 … [Read more...]