11.   His friends and colleagues learn about the scheme and start an Internet-based betting pool, trying to predict when Matt will break down.

12.   In the press box during pro football games many reporters talk openly about their betting pools, splitting attention between games on the field and games on betting sheets.

13.   In the House, would-be successors are jockeying for position while staffers are reportedly running a betting pool on when the speaker will be ousted.

14.   It also decided to separate horses that share common ownership in the betting pool.

15.   Law enforcement officials stressed Thursday that none of the investigations had called into question the integrity of the races or the betting pool.

16.   National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations forbid players and athletic department staff members from participating in betting pools and fantasy football leagues or from using parlay cards.

17.   Much like Super Bowl parties, the betting pools draw in the casual fan who otherwise might not bother to pay attention.

18.   Music blares in the office, betting pools are common, weekends are given over to touch-football games, and all involved swap astrological tips.

19.   Oscar parties are as popular as workplace betting pools.

20.   Prosecutors said the gambling statute is seldom enforced when it comes to informal betting pools.