Entertainment

Oddsmakers Take Bets on ‘Frozen 2’

All the talk in Hollywood this week centered on the announced production of “Frozen 2”, a sequel to the 2013 box office hit “Frozen”.  Now oddsmakers are looking to capitalize on the phenomenon. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/13/2015

Will Ferrell Baseball Games Betting Odds

Sportsbook.ag will be offering betting odds on Will Ferrell baseball games for March 12.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Mar/11/2015

‘Simpsons’ Creator, Poker Pro Sam Simon Succumbs to Cancer

Sam Simon, the colorful creator of the longest running animated series “The Simpsons” has passed away at the age of 59. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Mar/09/2015

New CNBC Primetime Program ‘American Vice’ Looks at Bookies, Poker World

A new CNBC Primetime show is set to premiere Wednesday March 4 at 10 pm ET.

Get an inside look at the world of illegal gambling. Follow those who walk the line between big risk and big reward every day. 

And some of the names cry out “Not Reality Television”.

There’s Cousin Nicky, Joey Terror and Frankie Flatscreen.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2015

Current Oscar Odds – 2015: Where to Bet the Academy Awards

Current Oscar odds can be found below.  Betting on the Academy Awards was available at BetDSI.com.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/22/2015

What’s Everybody Betting On – February 22: Oscars, Real Madrid, OSU vs. Mich

Gambling911.com looks at what the public is betting on February 22, 2015, whether it’s a high volume game or side that is getting some heavy lopsided action. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Feb/22/2015

2015 Academy Awards Morning Betting Lines

Gambling911.com has your 2015 Academy Awards morning betting lines courtesy of Skybook.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/22/2015

Bradley Cooper Odds of Winning an Oscar: Payout Would Be 20-1

Bradley Cooper’s odds of winning an Oscar this year for his role in “American Sniper” playing America’s most lethal sniper were set at 20-1, making him a long shot after the likes of Eddie Rednayne (“The Theory of Everything”) and Michael Keaton (“Birdman”). 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Feb/21/2015

Michael Keaton Best Actor Oscar Odds Still Pay Better Than 2-1 After Spirit Win

Michael Keaton could prove an Oscar surprise with odds that have the potential to pay out better than 2-1 or $20 to $25 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2015

Where to Bet The Oscars Online – 2015: Latest Odds

You can bet the Oscars online at Skybook, which was offering odds for most categories.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2015

Odds to Win Best Sound Editing, Mixing for the 2015 Oscars: Top Payout Possible

BetDSI.com had your odds to win Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing for the 2015 Oscars.

Best Sound Mixing was actually among the most competitive of the Oscar odds being offered.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2015

Oscar Odds 2015 – Best Animated Feature: How to Train Your Dragon 2, Big Hero 6

BetDSI.com had your Oscar odds 2015 including Best Animated Feature.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/21/2015

Best Supporting Actor Odds – 2015 Oscars: JK Simmons

The Best Supporting Actor odds for the 2015 Oscars was another “lock” with JK Simmons at -5000 odds. 

JK Simmons stars in “Whiplash”, another of the Oscar films few have heard of. 

Simmons plays a fearsome music teacher.  It was made in just 19 days.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

Boyhood Odds to Win the 2015 Oscar for Best Picture – Academy Awards Betting

“Boyhood” odds to win the 2015 Oscar for Best Picture were available at AceSportsbook.com.

“Boyhood” is a film that was shot intermittently over the course of an 11-year period, from 2002 to 2013.  It depicts the adolescence of a young boy in Texas growing up with divorced parents.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

Best Supporting Actress 2015 Academy Awards Odds: Patricia Arquette Huge Favorite

The Best Supporting Actress 2015 Academy Awards odds had Patricia Arquette as a -6000 favorite with no value whatsoever and the other nominees have very little chance of winning.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

Best Director 2015 Academy Awards Odds – Too Close to Call

The Best Director for the 2015 Academy Awards odds had Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu as a -160 slight favorite and Richard Linklater at EVEN.  This one is way too tight to call. 

Inarritu is nominated for directing “Birdman” while Linklater is nominated for directing “Boyhood”

Other nominees included Directors for “Fox Catcher”, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “The Imitation Game”, all of which had odds of +4000 or greater. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

Birdman Odds to Win Best Picture – 2015 Academy Awards

“Birdman” odds to win the Best Picture for the 2015 Academy Awards were set at -175 as of Friday afternoon but the price is bound to change leading into Sunday.  

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

2015 Oscars Predictions – Birdman Expected to Clean Up

Our good friend Natalie Rydstrom over at SportsbookReview.com has some good 2015 Oscars predictions courtesy of London’s biggest bookmaker William Hill.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

Odds to Win Best Actress – 2015 Oscars: Julianne Moore a Lock

Julianne Moore is an absolute lock to win the 2015 Oscars for Best Actress with odds set at 1/100.  You have to bet $100 to win a dollar.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/20/2015

Best Actor Odds – 2015 Oscars: Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton

Skybook.ag has your Best Actor odds for the 2015 Oscars.

Unlike a number of categories, Best Actor does not have a runaway favorite to win.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/19/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Oscar: American Sniper

The odds to win the 2015 Oscar had “American Sniper” as a 30-1 long shot despite becoming the biggest war film of all time.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/19/2015

Lucy Beale ‘Killer’ Pays Out 80-1 Odds if Billy Mitchell: Suspicious Betting

An unlikely suspect in the murder of Lucy Beale could end up paying some folks 80-1 odds.

UK bookmaker Paddy Power slashed those odds to 6-1 following a series of suspicious bets placed out of Ireland.  Other bookies, including Boyle Sports, and Ladbrokes, quickly followed suit.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/19/2015

Who Killed Lucy Beale: Bookies Offer Odds as Money Comes in on Billy Mitchell

The big question throughout all the UK this week: Who killed Lucy Beale?   The bookies have posted their odds with Billy Mitchell as the 3-1 favorite after being as long as 80-1.

Lucy Beale, a character on EastEnders, was killed one year ago this week and the 30-year-old British soap is marking the occasion (their 30th anniversary) by finally revealing her killer on Thursday.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/18/2015

Fifty Shades of Grey Odds: Edinburgh Castle Favored to be First Locale for Public Sex

The folks at Irish-based bookmaker Paddy Power have tipped the Edinburgh Castle as the top spot where a couple is found to be engaging in public sexual activity following the release of the sexually charged thriller “Fifty Shades of Grey”.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/13/2015

Current Event Betting Odds Feb 11: Next Aston Villa Manager, Jon Stewart Future

Gambling911.com has your current event betting odds for February 11, 2015 including the next Aston Villa manager and what will Jon Stewart do next. 

Big news late Wednesday as Aston Villa have sacked Paul Lambert and now it’s time to bet on who will be Villa’s next manager.

Tim Sherwood is the favorite at 6/4 odds.  Sherwood had previously been favored to be named the next manager of QPR.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Feb/11/2015

Katy Perry Boobs Prop Bet Super Bowl 2015: No Cleavage Pays $450

BetOnline was one of a handful of websites offering a Katy Perry boobs prop bet for Super Bowl 2015.  More specifically, will Perry show cleavage during her Halftime Show?

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jan/31/2015

Super Bowl 49 Novelty Prop Betting Action Revealed: Katy Perry Will Show Cleavage

Carrie Stroup here and if you have been wondering how many people are betting on a certain Super Bowl 49 novelty prop, we have the actual breakdown listed below.  Place your 1st bet and get your 2nd bet here at Sportsbook.ag, where live in-play wagering will be available throughout the Super Bowl.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jan/30/2015

Marshawn Lynch v Katy Perry - Crotch Grab Prop Bet Twitter Winner

Sportsbook.ag has selected its winning Twitter Super Bowl 49 prop bet.

Credit to @TheCousinSal for world's greatest Super Bowl prop bet suggestion:

Who will have the most crotch grabs?

Marshawn Lynch -120

Katy Perry -120

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jan/29/2015

Ryan Reynolds Says He is a ‘Dangerous Poker Player’

PARK CITY, Utah — (Associated Press) - Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn ventured deep into the heart of America to film the gambling drama "Mississippi Grind," a gritty, '70s-style road trip movie about two near-strangers travelling from Dubuque, Iowa to New Orleans.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jan/26/2015

Gisele Bundchen Super Bowl 49 Prop Bets Expected

Gisele Bundchen Super Bowl 49 prop bets?  Is she playing in this year’s Super Bowl?  Well, there is good reason to offer them.  Let’s look at Super Bowl 2009.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jan/26/2015

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Top Betting Markets - May 16 - Free Picks Now 7-1-1

The Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs is your hot betting market this evening.  New York leads the series 3-2 and could eliminated the Celtics, who are without Jayton Tatum.  Over $71 million has been bet on this series at Kalshi alone thus far.