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Batman Banned: Ben Affleck Banned From Playing Blackjack at Hard Rock Casino
Hollywood star Ben Affleck has been banned from playing blackjack the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas because he is “too good”.
The 41-year-old actor, who has starred in various gambling themed films, was stopped from playing the popular casino table game Friday night and was advised he could continue playing other games.
CNBC ‘Tempting Fate’ With ‘Money Talks’: NFL Could Force Network’s Hand
Ben Koo of AwfulAnnouncing.com suggests that CNBC Prime has been “tempting fate” with its airing of the controversial sports betting “reality” show “Money Talks”.
Reverend Al Sharpton a One-Time Mafia Associate? Was FBI Informant (Video)
A damning report on TheSmokingGun.com suggests that MSNBC host, the Reverend Al Sharpton, was once a Mob associate-turned FBI snitch.
G911 Talks to Jeopardy Champ Arthur Chu, His Love for Gambling and Death Threats
Arthur Chu has turned the art of wagering into a science, and from it has earned a whopping $300,000!
The 30-year-old Cleveland native and first-generation Chinese-American last month won 10 straight games on the popular TV game show Jeopardy! to become the third-biggest money-winner in the 50-year history of the show (he lost his 11th game and earned a total of $298,200).
What Are The Odds on Who Will Replace David Letterman (Video)
Sportsbook.com released betting odds on who will replace the longest running late night talk show host David Letterman. Those odds were available here.
Will Ferrell Will Play Bobby Riggs in Film About ‘Battle of Sexes’: Match Thrown?
Months after ESPN revealed that Billie Jean King’s “Battle of the Sexes” win in 1973 may have been fixed, it was announced Thursday that Will Ferrell is slated to play her opponent, Bobby Riggs, in an upcoming film project yet to be titled.
O'Reilly vs. Stossel: A Debate Over Gambling (Video)
Bill O'Reilly debated John Stossel on the subject of gambling Tuesday night. John Stossel, a Libertarian, loves gambling and wants the Government to keep their noses out of the fun.
“My poker game with friends would be a crime in half the states,” Stossel noted in his report that led up to the debate.
GPI Matchmaker: Helping Poker Pros Find Love, Friendship and Hookups
Sliema, Malta - Global Poker Index (GPI), the world’s leading authority on poker player rankings, is excited to announce the launch of the GPI Matchmaker dating app! Already touted as a revolutionary matchmaking tool, the app makes finding & hooking up with eligible poker playing singles a snap from anywhere via intuitive search filters, geo-location features, and more.
G911 Talks to Math Whiz Who Helped Art Chu Win $300k on ‘Jeopardy’
It's no secret among gamblers that having good mathematical skills can help when gambling.
Whether it's counting cards at blackjack, handicapping the horses or figuring out the pot odds in poker, a math whiz has an edge.
Ronn Torossian Says CNBC’S Reality Show ‘Money Talks’ Is A ‘Sham’
"Owning a PR firm, I know well that while reality TV is often scripted, and rarely reflects “reality”, CNBC’s new show "Money Talks" which focuses on the world of sports handicapping crosses over the line of acceptable entertainment."
Ronn Torossian of 5WPR wrote an op-ed which should interest the readers of Gambling911 immensely.
2nd Season of Sports Betting Reality Show ‘Money Talks’ Debuts Tonight
CNBC renewed the controversial sports betting reality show “Money Talks”, which premieres Wednesday night (March 19) at 10 pm EDT.
‘Sopranos’ Star Breaks Silence About Crime, Prison Sentence
Former “Sopranos” star Lillo Brancato shared his remorse for the death of officer Daniel Enchautegui. Brancato served eight years for his role in the fatal shooting during a burglary attempt gone terribly wrong. He was recently released.
Paddy Power Further Enrages Public With Oscar Pistorius Money Back Guarantee
Ireland’s biggest bookmaker, Paddy Power, incensed many last week when it opened up odds on the trial of South African paraplegic runner Oscar Pistorius.
Best Actress Odds – 2014 Academy Awards (Updated)
Best Actress odds for the 2014 Academy Awards had Cate Blanchett as the odds-on favorite still at Bookmaker. These odds were listed at -2200. In Oscar terms, Blanchett is an absolute “lock” and, as such, almost impossible to bet.
Best Actor Odds – 2014 Academy Awards (Updated)
Best Actor odds for the 2014 Academy Awards had Matthew McConaughey as the odds-on favorite still at Bookmaker. These odds were listed at 1/5. In Oscar terms, McConaughey is not necessarily a “lock”.
Leonardo DiCaprio was listed among the Field options that would pay better than 5/1 odds. He is seen as someone that could potentially upset at this year’s Academy Awards, though we at Gambling911.com just don’t see that happening.
Best Picture Odds – 2014 Academy Awards (Updated)
Best Picture odds for the 2014 Academy Awards had “12 Years a Slave” as the odds-on favorite still at Bookmaker.
Best Original Song, Score Oscar Odds 2014
Best Original Song Oscar odds for 2014 had “Lets Go” from “Frozen” as the 1/6 favorite. All odds courtesy of Bookmaker.
Other Original Song Oscar odds have “Happy” from “Despicable Me 2” and “Ordinary Love” from “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”, each with 6/1 odds.
“The Moon Song” from “Her” was a big long shot at 33/1 odds.
Best Documentary Oscar Odds 2014
Best Documentary Oscar odds for 2014 featured a battle between “The Act of Killing at -150 and “20 Feet From Stardom” at +120. All odds courtesy of Bookmaker here
Morning Odds – Oscar 2014: ’12 Years a Slave’ Still Around 1-3 Favorite
Gambling911.com has your morning odds for Oscar 2014 and we’re really not seeing a big change from recent weeks. All Oscar betting odds can be found at Bookmaker here.
Oscar Betting Props 2014: Total Viewers to Watch This Year, More…
Carrie Stroup here and our friends at Sportsbook.com have just released Oscar betting props for 2014.
The main prop of interest involved the OVER/UNDER number of people who will tune into watch this year’s Oscars.
‘American Hustle’ Oscar Betting Odds
Carrie Stroup here with your “American Hustle” Oscar betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook.com, which has a few specials for this film as well.
Number of Oscars Won, Odds of Actress Winner to Cry Specials
Gambling911.com has your Number of Oscars Won betting odds for 2014 courtesy of Sportsbook.com. There are also Academy Awards specials on whether the Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress winners cry during their acceptance speeches.
Oscar Picks 2014 From Gambling911.com: What to Bet
Gambling911.com has your Oscar picks, or should we say Oscar pick since there is only one “sure bet” with decent value.
And that pick is on “12 Years a Slave”.
Unlike most categories, the Best Picture Oscar has decent pricing for the favorite – that being “12 Years a Slave” primarily due to “Gravity” having pull as a potential sleeper.
‘12 Years a Slave’ Odds to Win Academy Award Best Picture – Best Odds
“12 Years a Slave” odds to win the Academy Award for Best Picture varied from one online bookmaker to the next, though the film remained favored to win. There is actually really good value in betting “12 Years a Slave” barring an upset.
“12 Years a Slave”, while a decent size favorite, is by no means a “lock” to win by Oscar terms. “Gravity” had relatively short odds and its director was a huge favorite to win the Best Director Oscar.
Odds to Win Best Animated Film – 2014 Oscars: ‘Frozen’ a Runaway Favorite
For anyone looking to place a bet on the Best Animated Film at this year’s Oscars, you’re in for a mighty big disappointment as “Frozen” comes in as the -3291 favorite. In other words, it’s simply impossible to place a wager on. Bookmaker had all your Oscar 2014 odds here.
Oscar Betting Odds 2014 – Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay
Bookmaker was offering Oscar betting odds for 2014 on all the major categories and a few obscure one’s as well (find all odds here)
In the world of Oscar betting, we would refer to Best Adapted and Original Screenplay as obscure.
Oscar Upsets: What to Look for in 2014 – Latest Odds
Oscar upsets are not common but they do happen and, when this occurs, the payouts for gamblers could prove sweet. Bet the Oscars here.
Steve McQueen Oscar Odds for Best Director Would Pay Out Nearly $700
There is a bit of an interesting wagering option at this year’s Oscars in that “12 Years a Slave” is considered a big favorite to win for Best Picture yet its Director, Steve McQueen is a long shot to win Best Director at just shy of 7/1 odds. Instead, the favorite to win Best Director is one Alfonso Cuaron for “Gravity”.
Oscar Payout Odds 2014: The Okay, The Bad and the Really Ugly
When it comes to Oscar payout odds, you won’t find any worse in any betting event and 2014 is no exception. AceSportsbook.com has all your latest Oscar betting odds here.
Best Foreign Film Odds – Oscars 2014: Italy’s ‘The Great Beauty’ Odds-on Favorite
Bookmaker.eu had odds on the Best Foreign Film for the Oscars 2014. Bookmaker had odds on over a dozen Oscar categories here.
“The Great Beauty” was the odds-on favorite at -365.
