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Bookmakers Shy Away From Offering Odds on Jodi Arias Murder Trial Outcome

Online bookmakers over the years have stayed clear of offering odds on murder trials and the current Jodi Arias murder trial is no exception it seems.

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“None of the books are offering odds,” noted Gambling911.com head Payton O’Brien. 

The trial, which is being covered heavily by HLN, has helped boost ratings for that cable network. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/03/2013

Nigeria Cardinal Francis Arinze Odds to be Named Next Pope Improve

Nigeria could provide the next Pope with Cardinal Francis Arinze’s odds improving after moving towards between 7/1 and 9/1 at some books.  Now Arinze is back to 5/1 odds at BetOnline.  The Nigerian Cardinal initially opened at 9/2 odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/03/2013

Girls Gone Wild Goes Bankrupt in Wake of Wynn-Francis Lawsuit

The company that produces racy videos of half naked women dancing and drinking has filed for bankruptcy.  “Girls Gone Wild” filed for bankruptcy protection citing $16 million in debts, according to court papers obtained by Reuters on Thursday.

The franchise’s founder, Joe Francis, owes a $10.3 million debt to Las Vegas gambling magnate Steve Wynn according to papers filed in U.S. federal court in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/28/2013

Last Woman Standing: CSI Episode Focuses on Poker Player Murders

When several prominent poker players lose their lives, the CSI team is called to investigate before more victims surface.

The “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” episode aired Wednesday night but you can still watch online here.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/28/2013

Next Pope Betting: Cardinals Turkson, Scola in Dead Heat, Bono at 1000-1

Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson and Italy’s Cardinal Angelo Scola were both listed as 3/1 favorites to become the next Pope as the selection nears.  (Pope betting odds available at BetDSI.com here)
 

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/28/2013

Bet The Oscars 2013: Some Categories Have Better Odds Than Others

If you are planning to bet the Oscars 2013 this evening, choose your categories wisely.  Bookmaker has all your Oscar odds here.    

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/24/2013

Oscar Odds 2013: Best Cinematography, Film Editing, Makeup, More

Odds to win Best Cinematography, Film Editing and Makeup at the 2013 Oscars were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE BETS here.   BetOnline is offering odds on all Oscars categories. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/23/2013

Odds to Win Best Documentary – 2013 Academy Awards

Odds to win Best Documentary for the 2013 Academy Awards were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE BETS here.  

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/23/2013

Odds to Win Best Costume Design – 2013 Academy Awards

Odds to win Best Costume Design for the 2013 Academy Awards were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE BETS here.  

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/23/2013

Best Animated Feature Odds – 2013 Academy Awards: Some of the Best Value

Best Animated Feature odds for the 2013 Academy Awards were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you join here today. 

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For those who like to bet on the Oscars, this is definitely the category to check out for the most competitive odds/pricing.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/23/2013

Argo Oscar Odds: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, More

“Argo” Oscar odds were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you join here today. 

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/23/2013

Odds to Win Best Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay – 2013 Oscars

Odds to win Best Writing Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay for the 2013 Oscars were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you join here today. 

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/23/2013

Odds to Win Best Foreign Film – 2013 Oscars

The odds to win Best Foreign Film at the 2013 Oscars were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH to qualified new customers. 

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/22/2013

Odds to Win Best Supporting Actress at 2013 Oscars: Anne Hathaway a ‘Lock’

The odds to win Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars had Anne Hathaway as a huge 800/1 odds favourite, meaning one would have to bet $800 just to win $10 at Bookmaker.  There are of course other more competitive betting odds worth considering in categories such as Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/22/2013

Las Vegas Oscar Odds Still MIA in 2013

Another year has come when Las Vegas will not be offering odds on the Oscars.  2013 may be the last time such wagering is prohibited.  Note that online bookmakers the likes of Sportsbook.com do offer a wide slate of Oscar wagering.  

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/22/2013

2013 Oscar Predictions From Carrie Stroup

This is Carrie Stroup and Gambling911.com has your 2013 Oscar predictions.  It’s not just about who is going to win but at what price one will pay when it comes to betting on this year’s Oscars.  This is the single most wagered annual non-sporting event bar none with odds available at Sportsbook.com, which was offering a FREE $100 BET when joining here. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/22/2013

2013 Academy Awards Betting Odds – Latest

Carrie Stroup here with your 2013 Academy Awards betting odds as we head into the big weekend.  Claim your FREE $100 bet here when joining Sportsbook.com.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/22/2013

Odds to Win Best Adapted Screenplay – 2013 Academy Awards

Odds to win Best Adapted Screenplay for the 2013 Academy Awards were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account here.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2013

Oscar Odds 2013: Best Supporting Actor Category is Tight

Oscar Odds 2013 for Best Supporting Actor were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account here.

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2013

Oscar Odds 2013: Best Picture

Oscar Odds 2013 for Best Picture were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account here.

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2013

Peter Turkson, Marc Ouellet, Angelo Scola Co-Favorites to be Named Next Pope

Peter Turkson, the Cardinal of Ghana, Marc Ouellet of Canada and Angelo Scola of Italy are each favoured to be named the next Pope to succeed retiring Pope Benedict next month.

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/20/2013

Academy Awards 2013 Best Director Betting Odds Have Value

Unlike some of the categories at this year’s Oscars, the Academy Awards 2013 Best Director betting odds do have some degree of value.  BetOnline was offering odds on the Oscars where qualified new customers can receive up to $900 in FREE BETS.    

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2013

Best Actress Odds – 2013 Oscars: We Have Another ‘Lock’ With Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence was a huge -3000 odds favourite to win Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars for her role in “Silver Linings Playbook”.   Bookmaker was offering all Academy Awards betting odds here

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/19/2013

New Reality Show Seeks Vegas-Based Poker Pros With Big Houses

A new reality series called “Four Houses” is looking for a few poker pros who own mansions in and around the Las Vegas area.

Associate Casting Producer Russell Berman described the basic premise for the TLC program.

Submitted by Ace King on, Feb/19/2013

2013 Oscars Odds for Best Actor has Daniel Day Lewis a ‘Lock’

Looking for 2013 Oscar odds for Best Actor?  Bookmaker has them but be prepared to pay a steep price. 

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Daniel Day-Lewis is the big favourite at -10000, meaning you will need to bet $100 to win a single dollar.  Ouch!

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/18/2013

Pope Betting Odds Released by Bookmaker: Country of Origin, Age

Bookmaker has gotten in on the next Pope betting odds, offering prices on his country of origin and age.  Gambling911.com can also, for the first time, get a glimpse of where the action is leaning.

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/17/2013

Pope Madness 2013: Introducing the Pope Bracket

With Pope Benedict retiring, bets are being taken on who will be the next Pope.  And then there are Pope brackets.

An Iowa company has put together a bracket to keep track of all the possibilities. They have included the top 16 choices (based on Vegas odds).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/14/2013

Ashton Kutcher: ‘I Once Ran Nation's Biggest Sports Syndicate’

“Two and a Half Men” star Ashton Kutcher confessed in an interview with Esquire Magazine that he once ran the largest sports betting syndicate in the US. 

Kutcher claimed he used his “dumb” persona to his advantage.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/14/2013

Quebec Says ‘No’ to Pope Betting

The Canadian province of Quebec has laid down the law.  Loto-Quebec will not be permitted to take bets on who will become the next Pope.

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And the next Pope could very well be Canadian. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/13/2013

Next Pope Could be Black, Canadian, Say Oddsmakers

The first Black pope.  That’s what the online oddsmakers are betting on.

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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/12/2013

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Say No to Sportsbook Blacklist

Since Gambling911.com revealed that seven sportsbooks had gotten together to share player information, everybody in the industry is talking.

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