deskgameEditor’s note: CEASE was a co-plaintiff in a court action seeking an injunction to suspend the casino loophole, which was denied in September. Currently, casinos may devote up to 25% of their gambling space for smokers. Bills calling for a total ban or further restrictions are pending in the Legislature.
deskgameBruce Pearl’s Auburn Tigers are the betting favorite to win the first men’s national basketball championship in school history. The Tigers have roared through their schedule thus far. They are one of two (Duke is the other) ranked top 10 nationally in offensive and defensive efficiency at KenPom on the tenth-strongest schedule.
deskgameDrawing the Midshipmen is a tough matchup for an Oklahoma squad dealing with an overload of transfer portal departures and opt-outs. While the Sooners scramble to formulate a game plan with unproven players, Navy is riding the high of shellacking Army a few weeks ago.
deskgameThe tobacco interests were so successful in spreading that fear and misinformation that the restaurant and bar industry sued New Jersey when the Smoke-Free Air Act passed. That lawsuit failed, and because of it, many thousands of New Jersey workers and customers in our restaurants and bars have been saved from poisonous secondhand smoke. And guess what? Those businesses are thriving. The restaurant and bar industry employs 9% of the total N.J. workforce and contributes double the taxes of the casino industry.
deskgameCleveland has allowed an average of 3.39 yards per rush and 78.8 rushing yards per game to running backs in the past four games. Don’t be surprised if Henry doesn’t get as many opportunities. He could gain 87 yards on 12 carries and you’d still win this bet. That’s a great outcome for him and the sports bettor who jumps on this.
