Entertainment
Jim Rome ‘Imposter’ Acting as Spokesperson for Fantasy Football Website FanDuel
DeadSpin.com is reporting that the popular Fantasy Football website FanDuel has begun to use a Jim Rome “imposter” as a spokesperson for the company.
The DeadSpin.com site points to an ad that actually has been running during Jim Rome’s sports talk program.
From DeadSpin:
Robert Pattinson Next Girlfriend: Elizabeth Olsen The Frontrunner Says Oddsmakers
Oddsmakers had Paddy Power have made Elizabeth Olsen the favorite to become Robert Pattinson’s next girlfriend.
Poker Pro Jen Harman to Star in New Reality TV Series on TLC ‘Vegas High Rollers’
A new reality TV show on the American cable network The Learning Channel (TLC) will chronicle the lives of five high-powered women in Las Vegas, including professional poker player Jennifer Harman.
The show, called "Vegas High Rollers," is set to debut later this year, TLC announced.
‘Hangover’ Director to Take Over ‘The Gambler’ From Martin Scorsese
Todd Phillips has been announced as the replacement for Director Martin Scorsese of the upcoming Paramount Studios film “The Gambler”.
Phillips is perhaps best known for directing “The Hangover”.
Will Julian Assange Be Arrested by British Police: Latest Betting Odds (Video)
Intrade.com has just released a new market over the weekend on whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will be arrested by British police following word that the nation of Ecuador has granted the controversial activist/publisher political asylum in its London embassy.
Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Latest Gambling Flick ‘Mississippi Grind’
Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal is getting set to film the latest gambling themed film, “Mississippi Grind”.
The directing duo of Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden are behind the project. Both previously directed Ryan Gosling to a best actor Oscar nomination for “Half Nelson”.
Hollywood Reporter provided a description of the upcoming film:
Chicago is Latest Site for a Reality Pawn Show
Chicago, previously known for the likes of Al Capone, Michael Jordan and Steve Bartman, is the latest locale for a reality TV show about a family-owned pawn shop.
First came the History Channel's "Pawn Stars," about day-to-day goings-on at a Las Vegas pawn shop.
The show was so successful--it's History's top-rated program--that rival network truTV ripped off the idea and created "Hardcore Pawn," about the daily antics at a Detroit pawn shop (it's truTv's top-rated show).
Paddy Power ‘London Olympic-like’ Ad Can Stay: Locog Furious!
Online gambling houses are not permitted to advertise or associate themselves in any way with the London Olympics, but that didn’t stop the creative folks over at Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest bookmaker, from trying.
The advert, featured prominently at London, England train stations, proclaimed that Paddy Power was “The Official Sponsor of The Largest Athletics Event in London This Year”
Online Poker Movie ‘Runner Runner’ Filming Throughout San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gambling911.com is here in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico where “Runner Runner” has begun filming in locations throughout the island.
Dark Knight Rises Box Office Odds Scrapped in Wake of Mass Shooting
Oddsmakers at Bookmaker.eu have cancelled further betting on the weekend opening box office receipts for “Dark Knight Rises” following a shooting rampage at an Aurora, Colorado movie theatre late Thursday night during a screening of the film.
A gunman identified as James Holmes, 24, of Aurora, Colorado, killed 12 and injured 38 during the shooting rampage. A 3-month old baby was among those sustaining an injury during the attack.
Many theatres have since yanked screenings of the film following the incident.
Big Boss at Paddy Power Appears on ‘Undercover Boss’
Soon-to-be Head of Operations for Ireland’s biggest bookmaker Paddy Power, William Reeves, is currently appearing on tonight’s episode of “Undercover Boss”, airing in the UK.
Reality TV Shows ‘Pawn Stars’ and Hardcore Pawn’ in Ugly Feud
A feud has broken out between the casts of television's two most popular pawn shop reality shows!
The shows are "Pawn Stars," set in Las Vegas and seen on the History Channel, and "Hardcore Pawn," set in Detroit and seen on Tru TV.
"Pawn Stars" is the top-rated pawn shop-themed reality show on American television, and is one of the top-rated shows in all of cable television in the USA.
Betting on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 – Latest Odds
Correction: 4 pm EST is when the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 will air but won't be live. Contest kicked off 12 pm EST.
Betting on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 was in full swing at BetOnline here.
Dave Mason of BetOnline:
2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds
BetOnline had the latest 2012 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest betting odds for Wednesday July 4. All betting available here with a maximum limit on wagers
Joey Chestnut is the -9.5 favorite to eat the most hot dogs when matched up against Pat Bertoletti. Just to be clear, Chestnut will have to eat 10 more hot dogs than Bertoletti in order for the bet to be a winner.
Pat Bertoletti was listed as eating 11.5 more hot dogs than Sonya Thomas.
Paris Hilton Sex Tape Star Rick Salomon in Big One For One Drop Poker Event
Some of you might remember Rick Salomon as the other individual who appeared along side socialite and heir to the Hilton Hotel fortune Paris Hilton in a “leaked” sex tape. Salomon was also romantically linked (married for 80 days) to “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson, for whom Gambling911.com revealed last week now has her own online poker room – BamPoker.com. There is a certain irony in Salomon participating in a poker event called “The Big One”. We won’t go there though.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 Betting Odds
The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 betting odds had reigning champion Joey Chestnut as the big -700 favorite at Bookmaker. You would have to bet $7 to win $1 or $25 to win $10. If Chestnut is to win AGAIN you will be refunded your initial bet plus winnings (i.e. $7 +$1 or $25 +$10). This event takes place July 4th and will once again be broadcast on ESPN where it receives pretty good ratings.
Never Before Seen Episodes of Poker After Dark to Begin Airing Tonight
Two weeks worth of “Poker After Dark” episodes taped back in 2010 will air for the very first time on the NBC Sports Network (check your local listings) beginning Monday night, June 4, at 12:30 am ET.
Miss USA 2012 Odds to Win
Carrie Stroup here and Miss USA 2012 odds to win have been posted with Miss Texas the 5/1 favorite, followed by Miss Rhode Island at 7/1 and four state contestants each with 10/1 odds including Miss Pennsylvania, Miss Alaska, Miss California and Miss Ohio. Miss USA 2012 betting odds were available for wagering online here at Sportsbook (found under EXOTICS) where this Southern Belle has been placing bets for years
Celebrities at The 2012 World Series of Poker Include Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Ben Affleck
The 2012 World Series of Poker is already bringing out big name Hollywood celebrities to play, among them Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Tilly, Brad Garrett, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon, rapper Nelly and Jason Alexander, just to name a few.
Last year Simon, who was once married to Jennifer Tilly, made it relatively deep in the Main Event ahead of his fellow Hollywood colleagues.
Miss USA 2012 Preliminaries Wednesday Night: Odds on Final 15 to be Determined
Sportsbook will be releasing its updated odds on the final 15 to win the Miss USA 2012 following Wednesday night’s preliminaries.
Odds for immediately betting were available below and can be wagered on at Sportsbook here.
The pageant itself will take place June 3rd at 9PM ET on NBC and will air LIVE from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
High Stakes Poker Games Featured in ‘Killing Them Softly’ with Brad Pitt
“Killing Them Softly”, starring Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini of “The Sopranos”, debuted Tuesday (May 22, 2012) at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Odds to Win Miss USA 2012 Now Up: Rhode Island the Favorite
Sportsbook has just released its odds on the upcoming Miss USA pageant with Miss Rhode Island the early 7/1 favorite. (See all odds here available for betting)
Other notables includes Pennsylvania at 8/1 odds and Texas at 9/1 odds.
Miss New York was among the biggest long shots at 50/1.
Spiderman Toby Maguire Victims Recover Out of Court in High Stakes Poker Ponzi Scheme
Toby Maguire, who is best known for his role of Spiderman in that comic strip film franchise, has fully settled with victims in a highly publicized ponzi scheme involving Hollywood underground high stakes poker games.
WSOP Champ Jamie Gold Reveals Ghost Fetish (Video)
Jamie Gold's greatest fear is that his dead grandmother's ghost will see him naked!
Gold, winner of the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event, has stared down some of the toughest card sharks in the world, and gone all-in with the best of them.
He's endured the pressure that comes with the WSOP Main Event televised final table, earning pro poker's largest-ever cash prize--$12 million.
But when it comes to spooks, spirits, ghosts, ghouls or poltergeists, he's ready to fold every time.
Pokerist Texas Hold’em Mobile Game Announces Deal With Carmen Electra
Entertainer Carmen Electra has become the new face of the popular Pokerist Texas Hold’em hand held mobile game.
Electra that will see the long-time Poker fan appearing throughout its multi-platform Texas Hold ‘Em Poker game, Pokerist Texas Poker. As the “face” of the game, Carmen Electra will greet players in the game’s loading screen, Main menu, as the poker teacher inside the game’s tutorial, and as the dealer at each table inside the game.
Online Gambling Film ‘Runner, Runner’ Will Star Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake
A film that delves into the world of online gambling, “Runner, Runner”, will star two big names, Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake.
“The Lincoln Lawyer” director Brad Furman will head up the project.
‘Deal or No Deal’ Dealt Lifeline From Gambling Ban
Regulators have saved one of Great Britain’s beloved quiz shows “Deal or No Deal” by backing off of imposing gambling restrictions on it and other similar shows.
Couric vs. Palin Morning News Ratings Odds Give Former Alaska Governor Edge
Gambling911.com has released its own odds of a Couric vs. Palin morning news show showdown with NBC’s “Today” a 1/3 odds favorite to beat out ABC’s “Good Morning America”.
Casino Hires Robert De Niro as Celebrity Flack
You talkin' to me?
A casino in South Korea hopes you'll be listening!
The Paradise Walker-Hill Casino in Seoul, South Korea, has announced that it has hired actor Robert De Niro to serve as a paid celebrity spokesman for the casino.
The casino, which is South Korea's oldest and is open to foreigners only--meaning no South Koreans are allowed in--is located in the Sheraton Walker-Hill Hotel, a luxury hotel in Seoul that is popular with tourists and foreign business people.
‘All In – The Poker Movie’ Reviews: Archival Footage Run Through Washing Machine
An advance screening of “All In – The Poker Movie” was held Wednesday night and the reviews are out.
Variety Magazine had this to say:
