New Jersey voters set to vote on legalization of sports betting
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However, in November 2011, New Jersey voters will be given the choice to vote on whether or not to legalize sports betting, with a referendum that has been included on the state ballot.
According to a recent poll conducted by Farleigh Dickinson University, 52 percent of voters approve of legalizing sports, with 31 percent currently opposed. Since the referendum is coming during an odd-year, voter turnout is expected to be light, however that would seem to favor the proponents who believe that legalizing sports betting will bring in additional revenue for the state as well.
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Kobe Bryant Worth alot of Money...
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- Published on Monday, 06 June 2011 10:16
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In 2011, Kobe Bryant has an estimated net worth of $140 million. His annual salary for the Lakers is now almost at $25 million. He was initially drafted by the Hornets and then soon signed a three year contract with the Lakers. In his third year with the Lakers, he signed a $70 million contract for another six years.
Besides his salary that he gets from playing basketball for the LA Lakers, he also has endorsement deals with many companies. In 2003, when he was charged with sexual assault, many companies have suspended their contracts with Kobe. The case had hurt Kobe’s popularity, his marriage and his finances.
Granted, he may not turn dirt poor with many companies suspending their deals but it is indeed an all-time low for a famous basketball superstar like Kobe. When the case was closed and Kobe was not found guilty of sexual assault he also gained back many of his endorsement deals soon after.
His estimated net worth in 2011 is $140 million which makes him one of the richest athletes in the United States. Many endorsement companies, major and minor, can definitely contribute to Kobe’s net worth. He is indeed talented on the basketball court which makes him very bankable.
It's Good to be Dirk Nowitzki, isn't it ?
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How does the idea of trading places with Dirk Nowitzki sound to you? Of course it would sound good to be someone who draws an annual salary of $19,092,873. This German player has been playing professional basketball representing team Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association tournaments. Thanks to his towering height of seven feet, he predominantly plays the power forward position. Dirk Nowitzki is a very talented player too and owing to his agility and shooting ability he often plays two other positions namely the small and the center forward. Drafted 9th overall, Dirk was picked up by the Dallas Mavericks in 1998 and has been with them since.
Dirk Nowitzki’s estimated net worth currently is $60 million and drawing the kind of statistics he plays with, he is bound to keep his cash register ringing for a long long time. Dirk Nowitzki is the first European to have been voted NBA MVP (2007), he was an All star for ten times and an NBA score point of 20,000 points, now that is some awesome statistics you will need to equal if you want to step into his shoes. So you see its not easy being Dirk Nowitzki.
Kevin Durant is the new King of the NBA!
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- Published on Saturday, 14 May 2011 10:05
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Born in 1988, Kevin Wayne Durant started playing basketball from his high school years and became a professional by joining the National Basketball Association in 2007. Currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, his annual salary is $14,511,000 and was positioned 19th on the salary chart of all NBA players. He recently extended his contract with Thunder for another 5 years and the total worth of the contract is $85 million. His net worth has been estimated at $30 million. His physical statistics are height 6 feet 10 inches weighing 230 pounds that’s approximately 104.3 kgs. He essentially plays from the small forward position and the shooting guard position and is also capable of playing from the power forward position.
Kevin Durant has won many accolades since he debuted in the NBA tournament in 2007. He was the NBA Rookie of the year (2007), he was the top scorer of NBA in the 2009-2010 basketball season and the youngest player to have done so. He was named All NBA First Team in 2010. But his list of accolades does not start or stop with the NBA, Kevin was awarded the National College Player of the year in 2007 and was amongst the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2006-2007.