Obama's Bounce: There was money on it.

Darren Rovell, CNBC.com, 7/14/09: "You can bet on everything these days.

As evidence, consider this bet that was called to our attention for tonight’s All-Star Game in St. Louis.

Will President Obama’s Opening Pitch Be Caught or Not?

• Obama 1^st Pitch Caught In Air -400

• Obama 1^st Pitch Bounces Or Not Caught +300...

“Given Obama’s well-known athletic ability, I felt that he has as good of a shot as anyone to get the ball across the plate,” said Richard Gardner, sportsbook manager for

• Bodog, which is listing the bet....

The maximum bet Bodog is taking is $100 and 80 percent of the action is currently on “caught in air.” For what it’s worth, Bodog says that everything is off if the ball is dropped by the catcher."...

• "Will Obama Bounce It? You can bet on it," by Darren Rovell, CNBC.com, 7/14/09, chart from CNBC.com

(Major media reported Obama made throw without a bounce. Most didn't reveal that Pujols had to move to the front of the plate and put his glove on the ground. It was a safe bet to say it would end up in the catcher's mitt--how could you lose, since the catcher can move all over the place)? sm

• Reference: Despite Media Hope, Obama's Bounce was Changed.

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