Archive for September, 2006
Friday Night, September 29th, 2006, may quietly go down as the day Internet Gambling died in the United States.
From ABCNews:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress was pushing on Friday to finish legislation that would boost security at U.S. ports, but at the last minute lawmakers added provisions to prohibit Internet gambling.
Rushing to finish their work by the weekend to go home and campaign for elections in which control of Congress is at stake, lawmakers were linking up unrelated measures in an effort to get them approved.
The House passed an Internet gambling ban earlier this summer, but the bill had difficulty moving in the Senate. However it was a priority of Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee, and attaching it to the popular port security bill appeared aimed at insuring its passage.
Votes were expected by midnight Friday in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Sad indeed. Very sad.
September 29th, 2006
Need another resource for in-depth football information? Pinnacle Sports added a Football Portal this year and I’d peg it as a worthy destination for anyone researching for sports wagering info.
September 26th, 2006
From the folks at Proteus Creative (who are they?), the newest themed mega resort which Vegas is dying for: Las Vegas Wet.
The Project is a multifaceted large-scale resort, entertainment center and aquatic wonderland. Boasting all the conventional amenities of a grand scale water park, The Project shatters expectations with an abundance of outdoor and indoor amusement attractions, in addition to a first-rate hotel and casino with superior entertainment retail. The Project is exactly what Las Vegas needs but doesn’t have: a superlative, upscale water park complex with all the amenities of a first class resort.
Site Plan for The Project
This thrilling new entertainment complex provides guests both near and far with an exciting entertainment destination, anchored by a premier multi-themed water park. The Project not only provides state-of-the-art water fun, but is also constructed to be conservation conscious and environmentally friendly. And what better place for an exhilarating day of water slides, wave pools, dining, shopping, and many other matchless entertainment offerings, than the sizzling Las Vegas Strip!
The Project is year round fun in the sun for a wide demographic, catering to out of town guests as well as Las Vegas residents who return again and again to experience this “must see” attraction. The park’s ambience runs the gamut from raucous adventure to casual indulgence. A variety of leisure activities appeal to every age group, from youngsters, to singles and couples, to families.
Atmosphere entertainment — walk around characters, roving musical bands, strolling entertainers, and the like — will appear throughout the complex to delight and entertain guests of all ages. And throughout the park, guests will be treated to scrumptious dining opportunities and themed retail. The Project features a roster of highly unique attractions that can provide anything from a few hours of excitement to a multi-day palette of diversions:
* State-of-the-art water park with themed “lands”
* Dining, Retail, and Entertainment district
* Sprawling Family Entertainment Complex
* Two upscale 600 room Hotels
* Dazzling tropical themed Casino
* State-of-the-Art indoor ski area
* Exclusive European style spa and beach club
* Multiplex Cinema with high-end reserved seating component
* Contemporary 5000 Seat Arena for concerts and sporting events
Whether you want to zoom down a hair-raising water slide, lounge on an exclusive “European” beach, enjoy a wild round of mini-golf, or dine and shop in a stylish but relaxed atmosphere, The Project is your escape to a world of fun and enjoyment.
Okay, right. Where do I sign up. I realize this is a concept, but good luck, keep dreaming.
Here’s a successful concept for you:
1 big pool
1 big beach around said pool
Age restricted 21-30 years old
Clothing optional
Brand it is as the year-round MTV Spring Break Resort
Optional: add enough extra space to run the Road Rules Real World Challenges and possibly even build a permanent Real World House on the spot.
You don’t even need a themed tower, jome funky beach cabanas that sleep a few dozen people each. That’s money, baby.
(My disclaimer: The Spring Break Resort is copyright 2006 - KingsOfVegas.com.)
September 26th, 2006
Bam. 4-0 on Monday Night. I said the Saints in a straight up win. Bam, Saints win straight up.
Money in the bank.
September 26th, 2006
Intangibles, intagibles, intangibles. The Superdome is going to rocking tonight and if there is ever a game that the NFL would want to come up in a certain way, tonight is the night. I’m not saying the NFL is rigged, but I am saying the overwhelming emotions which are being placed on this game tonight are so strong that this game only has one possible conclusion: a win by New Orleans.
Bank It: New Orleans +4 in a straight-up win and pushing the KingsOfVegas.com tally to 4-0 on the season
The total is pegged where it should be at 44, but I have leanings to slight Under, 41 or 42, which is why I’m only playing the side.
September 25th, 2006
I said take Jacksonville plus the points in the straight-up win. Jacksonville wins 9-0.
3-0 on the year against the spread. And that is free money.
September 19th, 2006
It’s Monday and that means more green.
The Jags held the Cowboys in check last week and we saw what the ‘boys did last night to the ’skins. Pittsburgh? Who annonted them as an almighty power that can’t be stopped? Pittsburgh with Batch or Roethlisberger, will have a hard time moving the ball and Defense will be the name of the game for both sides.
Since most of the betting public doesn’t seem to remember that the Steeler’s were an average team that backdoored their way into the playoffs last year and caught a bit of lightning in a bottle (and a fair amount of good luck) we’ll take advantage of their ignorance and push some green on Jacksonville (+3) and predicting a straight up win..
Take that to the Bank.
By the way, if you need an online sportsbook, I’m pleased to announce our newest advertising, Bodog.com, so give ‘em a shout.
September 18th, 2006
Hey, hey, money in the bank last night. Not only did we roll in the green with 2 wins on Monday Night Football but we pegged the games pretty damn close to the final results.
We said:
“…Vikes win straight up by a touch.”
As it happened:
Vikes win straight up by a field goal.
We said:
“…14+ point blowout by the Chargers.”
As it happened:
14+ point blowout by the Chargers.
When I started this site in the middle of last season, we ran out the rest of the season 6-2 on Monday Night. Combined with last night’s game I am now 8-2. That, my friends, is money in the Bank.
September 12th, 2006
ESPN.com has been counting down to tonight’s launch of the ‘NEW’ MNF on ESPN. Just to keep ESPN in check, the NFL scheduled a doubleheader for the night, pushing MNF off the usual 8:00 ET start time. The result, Game 1 kicking off at 7:00 ET, with folks on the West Coast still in the final hour of the work day.
The New Announcers
Lame, Lame, and “Good choice, but the constraints by the network will reel him in to Lame.” We’re talking Mike Tirico (him of extra-special announcer voice), Joe Theismann (He’ll put anyone to sleep), and Tony Kornheiser.
The Games tonight:
Minnesota at Washington
Portis may or may not play - if he does, he won’t be much of a factor. The Vikes have a new coach and a new attitude. Brad Johnson managed the team effectively post-Culpepper injury.
The 4.5 points at home pegs this as a ’skin favorite. I say, Vikes win straight up by a touch.
San Diego at Oakland
Oakland is still Oakland. Old with a split lockerroom and still on the board as a 3 point fave. The Raiders couldn’t stop LT last year and they haven’t done anything to change that. Stay classy San Diego. The Rivers (Phillip) run red with Raider blood in 14+ point blowout by the Chargers.
Frankly, I’m about footballed out this weekend and another 6+ hours just doesn’t sound like much fun. Considering I’ll watch 6-7 games a week and I’m already feeling that way about tonight’s games, it will be interesting to the see the network ratings for the games tonight - my bet is that tonight probably isn’t the night for a big, splashy entrance for ESPN.
September 11th, 2006
