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‘Peep Show’ Actor David Mitchell Announces Engagement to Poker Hostess Victoria Coren
Actor David Mitchell placed an advertisement to announce his engagement to girlfriend and poker hostess Victoria Coren Tuesday.
The rather traditional announcement featured under the “Births, Marriages and Deaths” column of the Times of London read:
'The engagement is announced between David, son of Mr and Mrs Ian Mitchell, of Oxford, and Victoria, daughter of Dr Anne Coren and the late Mr Alan Coren, of London.'
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 14 Betting Odds Up Now
The 14th season of “Dancing With The Stars” kicks off tonight (March 19, 2012) and Sportsbook.com has your latest odds to win. This is Carrie Stroup reporting for Gambling911.com.
Poker Babe Shannon Elizabeth to Appear in ‘American Pie Reunion’ (Video)
One of poker’s biggest celebrity names, Shannon Elizabeth, is set to reprise her role of Nadia in “American Pie Reunion”, due in theatres April 6.
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Horse Racing Drama 'Luck' Proved Too Real for HBO
By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Horse racing has long withstood the deaths of its skittish, injury-prone thoroughbreds. Hollywood proved it lacks the stomach for it.
HBO abruptly cancelled its racetrack drama series "Luck" this past week after three horses used in the production were injured and euthanized during 10 months of filming in the last two years.
The abrupt fall of "Luck," which will end its single-season run on March 25, reveals the chasm between the racing and entertainment industries.
Jennifer Tilly to Appear on “The Simpsons” in Episode About Online Poker
Jennifer Tilly, star of the enormously successful slasher film “Bride of Chucky” and an avid poker player, will be appearing in an episode of “The Simpsons” next season. That episode will involve Lisa discovering that her dad, Homer Simpson, has stashed her college money away in an online poker site (hopefully it wasn’t Full Tilt Poker). Lisa must then learn how to play the game.
Tilly, who currently provides the voice for Bonnie Swanson on the animated series “The Family Guy”, will play herself.
Third Horse Death Results in Suspension of HBO Series ‘Luck’
All future production of “Luck” has been suspended, according to HBO. This news comes following the death of a third horse in connection with filming the racetrack drama.
The most recent incident involved a horse that had to be euthanized after sustaining an injury.
From the Associated Press:
Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdinck Millions Went to Pay Off Mob Bosses
Legendary performers Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck lost millions as a result of their manager, music mogul Gordon Mills, siphoning off the cash to pay gambling debts to the Mob, according to reports that surfaced this week.
Mills, who passed away from cancer in 1986, is reported to have owed $320 million in gambling debts.
The monies disappeared from Las Vegas shows that were on a retainer of $8,000 (£5,000) per week.
‘All-In – The Poker Movie’ Trailer Starring Matt Damon Released (Video)
‘All-In – The Poker Movie’, a documentary about the game of poker and its rise in popularity, is set to debut in theatres March 23 (2012) with an iTunes release date set for April 24, though we trust that many Gambling911.com readers won’t be waiting around for the iTunes release.
Documentary Chronicles Rise of Poker
A documentary about poker that was made three years ago will finally see the theatrical light of day later this month.
The film, titled "All In: The Poker Movie," chronicles the rise of poker's popularity and includes interviews not only with professional poker players but also with political and social commentators who weigh in on the larger meaning of poker.
The movie, produced and directed by documentary film maker Douglas Tirola of 4th Row Films, was shown once at a film festival in Las Vegas in 2009, but that was the extent of its public screenings.
Poker After Dark Returning March 5
“Poker After Dark” is set to return March 5 with 24 previously unaired episodes.
Four weeks of episodes that were taped primarily in December 2010 will be shown on the new NBC Sports Network (currently Versus).
“Poker After Dark” was previously sponsored by the now defunct Full Tilt Poker.
The shows were produced by Poker PROductions, which sent out the following tweet on Monday:
George Clooney, Jean Dujardin Best Actor Odds Dead Heat: Oscars 2012
George Clooney and Jean Dujardin were in a virtual tie as the favorite to win for Best Actor at this year’s Oscars.
Clooney was coming in at EVEN while Dujardin was listed at -155.
Best Animated Short Film Odds 2012 Oscars
Best Animated Short Film odds were available for betting on the 2012 Oscars at WagerWeb.com, which was offering wagers on pretty much every single Academy Awards category.
Oscar 2012 Odds to Win Best Costume Design: Features Great Value
Oscar 2012 odds to win Best Costume Design were available at Bookmaker.eu here.
This is one of those more obscure Oscar categories that features more competitive pricing similar to that of this year’s Best Actor and Best Actress categories.
Oscar Odds 2012: Best Original Score
Oscar odds for 2012 Best Original Score had Ludovic Bource as the -1000 favorite for “The Artist”. Betting on more competitively priced Oscar categories can be found at WagerWeb.com here.
‘Hugo’ Oscar Odds: Tons of Categories to Place Bets On
The film ‘Hugo’ has been nominated in a couple of categories, including Best Picture, where it is a long shot with odds of 15/1 or +1500.
Oscar Odds for the Best Picture 2012: The Artist a Near Lock
The Oscar odds for Best Picture 2012 looked at first to be competitive but “The Artist” is now running away with all the betting action and comes in as the steep -1500 favorite, essentially making it a ‘lock’. Oscar gamblers need not despair as categories such as Best Actor and Best Actress feature competitive pricing/payout odds (with nominal risk). WagerWeb.com was offering odds on all 2012 Oscar categories here.
Bet the 2012 Oscars: Predictions From Jenny Woo, Pat Williams (Video)
You can bet the 2012 Oscars online at Bookmaker.eu. Below Gambling911.com Senior International Correspondent Jenny Woo offers her predictions as does Don Best TV’s Pat Williams.
Jenny happens to be a pretty avid movie buff so she might know a thing or two.
Las Vegas Odds on the Oscars: Betting is Still Only Allowed Online
While online gambling sites like WagerWeb.com will be offering betting on just about every 2012 Oscars category, you won’t find odds in Las Vegas.
Odds to Win Best Actress – 2012 Oscars: Michelle Williams, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis
Odds to win Best Actress at the 2012 Oscars had both Meryl Streep and Viola Davis in a dead heat with Davis a -165 favorite and Streep at +110 for a potential $11 payout on every $10 bet. All updated Oscars 2012 odds can be found at Bookmaker.eu.
Bet on the 2012 Oscars: Gambling911 Founder has Solid Family Roots in Academy Awards
It’s that time again to place a bet on the 2012 Oscars. There are plenty of categories this year (i.e. Best Actor, Best Actress) that offer competitive odds at online gambling websites the likes of WagerWeb.com.
Best Foreign Film Odds 2012 Academy Awards
The Best Foreign Film odds for the 2012 Academy Awards has “A Separation” as the pretty big -1200 favorite. You can find more competitively priced Academy Awards categories at WagerWeb.com here, which was taking bets on all the Oscar categories.
Oscar Odds 2012: Best Animated Feature Film
Oscar odds 2012 included the Best Animated Feature Film with “Rango” the big -1200 favorite. You can find more competitively priced Academy Awards categories at WagerWeb.com here, which was taking bets on all the Oscar categories.
2012 Oscar Odds: Best Picture
The latest 2012 Oscar odds for Best Picture had “The Artist” as a ‘lock’ that requires a pretty steep risk versus reward. There are quite a few more competitive categories that can be found at WagerWeb.com here.
2012 Academy Awards Odds: Look to the More Obscure for Value
When it comes to the 2012 Academy Awards betting odds, WagerWeb.com has one of the most complete wagering menus available. Here, Gambling911.com takes a look at some of the more obscure odds including “Best Makeup” and “Best Sound Effects”. You’ll notice quite a few of these categories feature competitive pricing.
Paris Hilton Wins $30k Gambling in Vegas on 30th Birthday
(PTI) - Socialite Paris Hilton had extra reason to celebrate during her birthday trip to Las Vegas after winning USD 30,000 on a game of blackjack.
The heiress jetted off to Sin City with her family to mark her turning 31 on February 17, and Hilton won the lump sum when they headed out to the Wynn casino for the evening.
In a series of posts on her Twitter page, she writes, "Just won 30k playing blackjack at Wynn Las Vegas! Yes! Birthday girl's luck! I love gambling!
Best Supporting Actor Odds 2012 Oscars Another ‘Lock’ with Christopher Plummer
The Best Supporting Actor odds for the 2012 Oscars featured yet another ‘lock’ though the price tag is steep. The Best Actor and Best Actress categories, along with the Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture and offer much more competitive odds with all the latest prices found at BetDSI.com here.
Christopher Plummer for his role in “Beginners” had odds that were pretty much unbeatable at -4800.
Odds to Win Best Supporting Actress: Oscar Odds 2012 (Video)
The odds to win Best Supporting Actress at the 2012 Oscars had Octavia Spencer as the ‘lock’ to win for her role in “The Help”. You would have to bet $350 to win $10 though. The Best Actor and Best Actress categories, along with the Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture and offer much more competitive odds with all the latest prices found at BetDSI.com here.
Odds to Win Best Director – 2012 Oscars: Michel Hazanavicius a ‘Lock’
At -1000 odds to win Best Director at the 2012 Oscars, Michel Hazanavicius should win for his direction of “The Artist”. (all the latest Oscars betting odds can be found at Bookmaker.eu here)
Best Actor Odds for 2012 Academy Awards a Tight Race
Like the category for Best Actress, the Best Actor odds for the 2012 Academy Awards was also proving to be a very tight race, making this year’s Oscars one of the most compelling in terms of overall wagering.
The two frontrunners were George Clooney for “The Descendants” at even odds and Jean Dujardin for “The Artist” as the technical -130 favorite.
Grammy Awards 2012 Odds to Win: Adele a Monster Favorite
While nowhere near as popular as the Oscars when it comes to betting, Grammy Awards odds were widely available. And this year, Adele takes center stage in a big way.
Just to show how huge an impact singing sensation Adele is having on this year’s Grammys, the oddsmakers have instilled her as a -3500 favorite to win “Album of the Year”. This basically makes it impossible to wager on Adele.
