It's that time of year again - when everyone becomes enthralled once again by college basketball during the NCAA March Madness Tournament - and lawmakers are no exception. But instead of betting on the games, lawmakers are asking people to bet on their candidacy, holding sports related viewing events and asking often as much as $1,000 for attendance.

"Sporting events are ideal for lobbyists," said Craig Holman, government affairs lobbyist for Public Citizen, an independent congressional watchdog. "You get to talk to the member and root for the congressman's team. It's a lot better than going to an opera, where all you can do is sit and listen."

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