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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.
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.
And the next Pope could very well be Canadian.
Next Pope Could be Black, Canadian, Say Oddsmakers
The first Black pope. That’s what the online oddsmakers are betting on.
Obama State of the Union Address 2013 Betting Odds: G911 Wish List
Gambling911.com wants President Obama State of the Union Address betting odds and we can only hope BetOnline will be offering them, especially being that they continue to offer up to $900 in FREE BETS on one’s initial deposit.
What’s the Wagering Dope on the Next Pope: Paddy Power has the Odds
One online bookmaker was quick to offer odds on who will be named the next Pope to succeed retiring Pope Benedict
Grammys 2013 Betting Odds Now Up Despite Last Year’s Leaks
Sportsbook.com on Sunday released betting odds on the 2013 Grammys even though there were leaks last year that resulted in odds being pulled.
2013 Super Bowl Prop Bet Worth a Look: The Coin Toss Heads or Tails
Looking for the 2014 Super Bowl coin toss bet odds, visit here. Typically we here at Gambling911.com don’t pay much attention to the coin toss despite its popularity amongst gamblers, but this is a 2013 Super Bowl prop bet that is under our radar, being the stats freaks that we are.
Color of Gatorade Bath Betting Odds – Super Bowl 2013
The color of Gatorade bath betting odds for Super Bowl 2013 were available at Bookmaker, which was offering new players a FREE $100 bet for the big game.
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2013 Super Bowl Exotic Bets: Beyonce, Coaches Harbaugh, Nevada Handle
2013 Super Bowl exotic bets were widely available online and featured the likes of the Beyonce Halftime Show outfit, whether the Harbaugh brothers will both be wearing hats, and there is even a wager option on the Nevada handle for this year’s Super Bowl. BetOnline was taking bets RIGHT UP TO THE FINAL PLAY of this year’s Super Bowl and offering qualified new customers up to $900 in FREE BETS here.
Gone Fishing: Ladbrokes Takes Bets on Species Extinction
Ladbrokes may be known more for the fish that play in their online poker room.
Now the fish have become a focus of the company’s sports betting arm….and we’re not talking the Bassmasters Classic.
The UK’s second largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, is taking odds on various fish species becoming extinct.
George Monbiot of the Guardian noted that, earlier in the week, Ladbrokes was taking bets on mackerel after conservationists removed it from the “fish to eat” list.
Monbiot noted:
Beyonce Super Bowl Cleavage Odds
Oh yes, it wouldn’t be the Super Bowl without a few quirky prop bets: How about Beyonce showing cleavage during her Super Bowl Half Time performance? These odds were courtesy of BetOnline, which was also offering up to $900 in FREE BETS to qualified new customers.
New Sports Betting Film ‘Life On The Line’ Free Screening at LVH (Video)
A new documentary film about sports betting is set to debut nationwide Sunday. ‘Life On The Line’ will be shown as part of a free screening Saturday January 26, 2013 (that’s tomorrow if you are catching this piece from the Gambling911.com home page) at the LVH Sportsbook’s 1500-seat showroom (5 pm Vegas time).
2013 NBC Heads-Up Invitational Players Announced
The highly anticipated 2013 NBC Heads-Up Invitational has announced those poker players participating, and these are certainly some of the biggest names in the game.
Doyle Brunson, Jonathan Duhamel, Andy Bloch, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan, Barry Greenstein, Antonio Esfandiari, Jennifer Harman and Brian Hastings just to name a few. You can’t go wrong with this crowd.
Manti Te’o Should be ‘First Round Pick’ Predicts Oddsmaker
BetOnline Head Linesmaker Dave Mason advised Gambling911.com that Manti Te’o 2013 NFL Draft odds were getting decent action on both sides. He was still a -200 favorite to be selected first and would pay closer to 2/1 odds if he is not.
2013 Oscar Odds ‘Best Picture’ Now Available With Nominees Announced
2013 Oscar odds have been published after nominations were announced on Thursday. Odds were available at Sportsbook.com here.
Lance Armstrong Oprah Winfrey Interview Odds: Confess Pays Even Money
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has granted Oprah Winfrey a no-holds bar exclusive interview to air January 17, 2013 and the British bookmakers are all over this one.
Ladbrokes was among the first bookmakers to offer odds.
2013 Oscar Odds Available: Lincoln Favored Early
Carrie Stroup here and our friends at Sportsbook.com have released 2013 Oscar odds early with a couple of dozen films to choose from.
Astrologer Enlisted to Help Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Find Love (Video)
One of the most famous poker players, Daniel Negreanu, is set to appear on the Bravo reality series “Millionaire Matchmaker”.
Patti Stanger founded the Beverly Hills-based "Millionaire's Club" in 2000 to cater to wealthy men looking for partners. In the episode featuring the Canadian poker icon, Stanger enlists a psychic to help find Daniel true love.
And Negreanu may have been tapping into his inner Nostradamus last month.
The poker pro tweeted in November:
Paris Hilton Wins $30K Playing Blackjack
Her former beau Rick Solomon claimed to be an online gambling kingpin early on in his illustrious career. Now Paris Hilton is winning big at the Vegas casinos.
Celebrating her 31st birthday, the socialite declared on her Twitter page she had just won $30,000 at the Blackjack tables. Way to go Paris!
Betting on the Name of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Baby a Hit
News outlets throughout Great Britain were thrilled to announce the pregnancy of Kate Middleton but more ecstatic to report on the betting frenzy underway regarding the name of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s unborn baby.
Some bookmakers were offering odds on the sex. Gambling911.com has yet to find betting odds on the likely outcome Kate give birth to twins (some have suggested the Duchess of Cambridge’s severe morning sickness is often associated with carrying more than one).
Name of Prince William and Kate’s Baby Betting Odds Now Available
In case you haven’t heard the great news, Prince William and Kate are expecting and odds have already been posted on the name of their first born child at Paddy Power.
Mary, Victoria and John were each coming in as favorites at 8-1 odds, however, our personal favorite is Diana at 9/1 odds. Phillip could be gotten for 10/1 odds.
The duchess was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital today in central London with hyperemesis gravidarum, otherwise known as “morning sickness”.
‘Killing Them Softly’ Gambling Flick With Brad Pitt Opens Friday
The long awaited mob gambling flick “Killing Them Softly” finally opens in theatres Friday.
It’s a film about American crime directed by Andrew Dominik based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins and stars Pitt along with Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini.
“Killing Them Softly” is about a professional enforcer named Jackie Cogan, who investigates a heist that transpired during a mob-protected poker game.
‘Sin City Rules’ to Debut December 9: Stars Poker Pro Jennifer Harman (Video)
A show about Las Vegas’ most powerful women, “Sin City Rules” is set to make its debut on TLC December 9 (10 pm ET). Among those featured in this latest reality series, poker pro and Hollywood starlet Jennifer Harman.
A promo for the upcoming series includes each of the female cast members offering up a brief description of who they are.
“I’m one of the women who runs this town.”
“I’m tough.”
“I’m smart.”
“I’m ruthless.”
We here at Gambling911.com love this show already.
Oh, and did we mention the pet monkey?
‘Girls Gone Wild’ Creator Joe Francis Will Only Have to Pay Steve Wynn $21 Million
Good news for ‘Girls Gone Wild’ creator Joe Francis….well sort of.
Turns out he won’t have to pay casino mogul Steve Wynn $40 million after all.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Joanne O'Donnell issued the ruling Friday, reducing the jury award in a defamation suit by $21 million.
Wayne Root Pays Joy Behar on Romney Losing Bet (Video)
After appearing on Joy Behar’s “Say Anything” show Monday night, Las Vegas oddsmaker and 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Wayne Root has been forced to pay out on his wager that GOP candidate for US President, Mitt Romney, would win Tuesday.
Root paid out $2000 on the bet with Joy and another guest, each of whom wagered $1000.
The Gambling911.com Special Contributor went even further telling us that Romney would “win in a landslide”.
Behar introduced Root as a “big loser”, all in fun of course as she was still smiling over President Barack Obama’s big win.
The Simpsons Online Poker Episode Airs Sunday: Jennifer Tilly Shows Lisa How to Play
A much anticipated episode of The Simpsons will air this Sunday (November 11, 2012) whereby little Lisa learns how to play online poker and is taught by none other than “Bride of Chucky” star Jennifer Tilly.
Ms. Tilly herself is one of the most accomplished poker players on the circuit today.
Gambling911.com first got wind of this episode’s production last March after it was leaked to media outlets.
Boy Band Member Niall Horan on Group’s Gambling Addiction: ‘It Got a Bit Ugly’
19-year-old One Direction band mate Niall Horan is speaking out about groupies, grandiosity and gambling in an interview with The Sun newspaper.
The one time “X Factor” contestant says of his and other band members exploits down under before turning 19: “Like most of the stupid things we do, it seemed like it was a good idea at the time. “We thought it was funny. We just thought, 'We're 18, this is the first time we've been able to spend a bit of money in weeks because we've been on the road. In all honesty, I didn't have a clue what was happening.
‘Vegas’ Scores Record TV Ratings for CBS
So is "Vegas" a winner or a loser?
No, not the City of Las Vegas, that's been a winner for years.
We mean the new TV show that debuted on CBS Tuesday night about Las Vegas in the year 1960.
Gambling911.com watched the premiere episode Tuesday along with the rest of America and our verdict is:
Winner!
New Show About Las Vegas Premieres Tuesday: ‘Vegas’ Showcases City as it was 50 Years Ago
Sin City is getting another shot at the small screen.
And this time the angle will be a retro theme, as in let's go back 52 years.
2012 Emmy Awards Odds Taken Down as Irregular Betting Pattern Noted
Carrie Stroup advised Gambling911.com that Sportsbook.com has removed its odds on the 2012 Emmy Awards, at least temporarily. The reason: Suspicious betting activity.
