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NJ Sports Betting Program Dealt Setback

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:01:13 +0000

A federal judge on Thursday upheld a 21-year-old law prohibiting sports betting in 46 of 50 states, dealing a setback to New Jersey’s attempts to revive its struggling casino industry by grabbing a piece of what has become a multibillion-dollar industry, both legal and illegal. The defeat was the second for New Jersey in a [...]

Foes In NJ Sports Betting Suit To Argue Cases

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:51:37 +0000

A federal judge is expected to decide whether to temporarily delay New Jersey’s plan to allow sports gambling beginning next month U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp will hear arguments Tuesday from both sides in a lawsuit filed by the NCAA and the four major pro sports leagues against Gov. Chris Christie. They sued Christie in [...]

Tyrone Johnson's Week 17 NFL Picks

Tyrone Johnson — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:00:58 +0000

Hard to believe that is the final week of the regular season. The Giants control their own destiny for the NFC East title Sunday night, while the Jets need some help. The perfect week continues to elude me. Let's hope I saved the best for last. Rich Schultz, Getty Images New York Jets +1.5 over [...]

Tyrone Johnson's Week 16 NFL Picks

Tyrone Johnson — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:05:21 +0000

It is a HUGE week in the NFL. Jets, Giants, and Eagles are all still alive for the playoffs, but only 2 of the 3 can make it. Here are all my picks for this week. Rob Carr, Getty Images New York Jets -3 over New York Giants Confidence Level: As an Eagles fan, HIGH, [...]

Tyrone Johnson's Week 15 NFL Picks

Tyrone Johnson — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:28:24 +0000

The Jets control their own destiny for the AFC playoffs. Here are my predictions for their game and all the NFL action this weekend. Marc Serota, Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles -3 over New York Jets Confidence Level: High Tom Pennington, Getty Images Dallas Cowboys -8 over Tampa Bay Buccaneers Confidence Level: Low [...]

Man Wins 57 Million, Casino Says Get Out!

Tyrone Johnson — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:32:06 +0000

We have all been to the casino. It is a lot of fun and while we don't expect to win, we do expect to have a good time. Most of us look over at the people who do win the jackpot and wonder why we can't be so lucky. One man thought he won BIG recently, but then his day took a turn.

Tyrone Johnson's Week 13 Picks

Tyrone Johnson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:23:35 +0000

We enter week 13 in the NFL. The final week for fantasy football owner's regular season. Let's finish strong! Al Bello, Getty Images New York Jets -3 over Washington Redskins Confidence Level: Medium (Jets defense mediocre) Jamie Squire, Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs +7 over Chicago Bears Confidence Level: Low (Chiefs stink) [...]

Tyrone Johnson's Week 11 NFL Picks

Tyrone Johnson — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:05:36 +0000

Remember Folks, its all or nothing with these picks. No guts, No glory. Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images Miami Dolphins -2 over Buffalo Bills Confidence Level: Low Otto Greule Jr, Getty Images Baltimore Ravens -7 over Cincinnati Bengals Confidence Level: High Andy Lyons, Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars over Cleveland Browns [...]

Tyrone Johnson's Week 10 NFL Picks

Tyrone Johnson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:24:59 +0000

Here are my NFL picks for week 10. I'll try not to let you down. Jared Wickerman, Getty Images 15 Pittsburgh Steelers -3 over Cincinnati Bengals Confidence Level: High Jamie Squire, Getty Images 14 Kansas City Chiefs -3.5 over Denver Broncos Confidence Level: Medium Joe Robbins, Getty Images 13 [...]

Ryanair Tries to Make Air Travel a Lot More Fun

Tyrone Johnson — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:52:40 +0000

Everyone in the world likes to go away on vacation. Getting away from the “9-5″ is something that generates billions of dollars. Many people work 49-50 weeks a year just to get away for those precious 2-3 weeks a year. One thing that millions of people don’t enjoy though is flying. Ryanair, an European airline, [...]