2012 NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions

Tag: News

The final horn has sounded on the regular season and after 30 teams have player each of their 82 regular season games, 16 teams start all-over from scratch in post-season action when wins count the most.  The Vancouver Canucks have locked up another President’s Trophy as the NHL’s top team but they will tell you first-hand that the recognition does not guarantee you any post-season success.  The Stanley Cup Playoffs provide teams and its players with a chance to reach their ultimate pre-season goal of lifting the holy grail – Lord Stanley’s Cup.

NHL Playoffs 2012

Unfortunately, fans and media personnel have long gave up on their hopes of having their names scribed on the rings of the Stanley Cup. However, the Stanley Cup playoffs do offer an opportunity for hockey’s outsiders to look brilliant (or foolish) as they offer their insight and predict how the post-season run will unfold.

Sports Betting Basics

Tag: Betting

Sports betting can be wonderful entertainment, casual curiosity, even professionally profitable. Several hundred sports betting websites gladly accept your wagers, regardless of where you live. You should also know that, like any form of gambling, sports betting can get people in a lot of trouble. Moderation and self-control are the key to avoid becoming one of the 2% of all adults who are helplessly addicted to gambling.

One term that all sports bettors need to understand is the word “Juice” - also known as the “Vig” or “Vigorish”. Most novice bettors think that if you bet $100 that you either win or lose $100. Not so! All sportbooks or private bookies charge a commission of roughly 10%. This is based on the standard 11/10 odds sports betting gives you. This is the sportbook’s fee for setting up the system that allows you the privilege of placing your bets. The juice covers the house or bookies’ cost of doing business and gives them a profit for their trouble.