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The UFL is a week away

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by spikechiquet, Oct 1, 2009.

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  1. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Not a chance. For several reasons, not the least of which is that college/NFL is the betting king of Vegas and all but unbeatable for gamblers in the long-term. Casinos aren't going to divert bettors' attention with this crap.
     
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    playthrough, Oct 1, 2009
    #13
  2. EagleMorph

    EagleMorph Member

    Wait...why did Comcast drop a channel that they own?
     
    EagleMorph, Oct 1, 2009
    #14
  3. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    Comcast dropped Versus. Not likely.
     
    Stitch, Oct 1, 2009
    #15
  4. Prince of Persia

    Prince of Persia Member

    I just saw a commercial a couple of days ago saying to order DirecTV if you want to watch the NHL because Comcast dropped Versus.
     
    Prince of Persia, Oct 1, 2009
    #16
  5. Prince of Persia

    Prince of Persia Member

    Just checked the Comcast channel lineup for my area and Versus is still there. I wonder what was up with that commercial then.
     
    Prince of Persia, Oct 1, 2009
    #17
  6. UPChip

    UPChip Well-Known Member

    Think you might have it backwards. I thought I read that DirecTV dropped Versus.
     
    UPChip, Oct 1, 2009
    #18
  7. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    You must have misunderstood the commercial. DirecTV and Comcast are involved in a dispute over Versus. DirecTV pulled (or was forced to, depending on what company's perspective you read) Versus on Sept. 1. Comcast wants more money and DirecTV wants to put the channel on a higher tier.
     
    Stitch, Oct 1, 2009
    #19
  8. RickStain

    RickStain Well-Known Member

    If you start dividing up teams by population, New York's metro area could probably have like seven from every league and not be overserved.
     
    RickStain, Oct 1, 2009
    #20
  9. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    I don't know why Vegas is the place to put a team. Attendance is lousy and the stadium is miles from downtown and the Strip.
     
    Stitch, Oct 1, 2009
    #21
  10. spikechiquet

    spikechiquet Well-Known Member

    All the games will be on HD Net and Versus.
     
    spikechiquet, Oct 1, 2009
    #22
  11. lantaur

    lantaur Well-Known Member

    Can Vegas put odds on a team which plays in Vegas? I thought not.
     
    lantaur, Oct 1, 2009
    #23
  12. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    The law only covers amateur teams in Nevads, so the UFL may fall under that. :)
     
    Stitch, Oct 1, 2009
    #24
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