Buzminski hangs on to win Duramed Futures event

Golf Betting Lines

04/26/2009 - Brownsville, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Angela Buzminski stumbled to a six-over 77 in a windy final round Sunday, but it was enough to give her a one-stroke win at the Duramed Futures Tour's Historic Brownsville Open.

Buzminski finished at three-over-par 216 for her fifth career victory on the Duramed Futures Tour. Her final round included two birdies, four bogeys and two double-bogeys.

Nontaya Srisawang closed with a two-over 73 to end alone in second at plus- four at Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club.

Liz Janangelo (71), Sae Hee Son (72), Onnarin Sattayabanphot (74), Garrett Phillips (72), Dewi Claire Schreefel (75) and Sarah Lynn Sargent (76) shared third place at five-over-par 218.

Sportbettingcenter Golf Betting News

<< D'Backs rough up Giants' bullpen, pull out extra-inning battle
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Conor Jackson belted the game-winning single into left field with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and Justin Upton sent the game to extras with a two-run homer in the ninth, as Arizona avoided a three-g

<< Minnesota Vikings 2009 NFL Draft Review
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - 1 - Percy Harvin, WR, Florida (5-11, 192); 2 - Phil Loadholt, T, Oklahoma (6-8, 332); 3 - Asher Allen, CB, Georgia (5-9, 194); 5 - Jasper Brinkley, ILB, South Carolina (6-2, 252); 7 - Jamarca Sanford, S, Ole Miss (5-10, 21

<< Tennessee Titans 2009 NFL Draft Review
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - 1 - Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers (6-3, 218); 2 - Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn (6-2, 306); 3 - Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina (6-5, 246); 3 - Ryan Mouton, CB, Hawaii (5-9, 187); 4 - Gerald McRath, ILB, Southern Miss (6-2, 231)

<< Houston Texans 2009 NFL Draft Review
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - 1 - Brian Cushing, OLB, USC (6-3, 243); 2 - Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Cincinnati (6-4, 256); 3 - Antoine Caldwell, C, Alabama (6-3, 309); 4 - Glover Quin, DB, New Mexico (5-11, 204); 4 - Anthony Hill, TE, North Carolina State

<< Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 NFL Draft Review
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - 1 - Evander "Ziggy" Hood, DT, Missouri (6-3, 300); 3 - Kraig Urbik, OL, Wisconsin (6-5, 328); 3 - Mike Wallace, WR, Ole Miss (6-0, 199); 3 - Keenan Lewis, CB, Oregon State (6-1, 208); 5 - Joe Burnett, CB/RS, Central Florid

Turkoglu's late trey helps Orlando even series >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hedo Turkoglu drilled the game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, helping the Magic even their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series with an 84-81 Game 4 triumph over the 76ers, the thi

Hurricanes dominate Devils to force Game 7 >>
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cam Ward made 28 saves for his third career playoff shutout, and Eric Staal recorded two goals and an assist, as Carolina staved off elimination with a 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the

Big name receivers highlight Day 2 of NFL Draft >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The debate of how collegiate wide receivers translate to the NFL continued in this year's draft, and Day 2 of the 2009 showcase saw a myriad of potential playmakers come off the board among the nearly

Diamondbacks place SS Drew on DL >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday with a hamstring injury. Following the Diamondbacks' 5-3 loss to San Francisco on Saturday, manager Bob Melvin said in a po

Pirates SS Wilson hits 15-day DL >>
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Pirates placed shortstop Jack Wilson on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a middle finger sprain. The team recalled infielder Brian Bixler from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill the ros

American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies  

It's that time of year folks.  Betting on American Idol Season 9.  And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below.  With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.

No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.

Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.

Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.

Odds to Win

There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.

All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.

A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.

Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.

Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol. 

Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.

If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.

Elimination Props

Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.

Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.

Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups

The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.

Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.