Paddy Power Yanks Odds on ‘Simpsons’ Krusty The Clown Season 26 Death

Controversial – and some would say ingenious – Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has removed odds on which “Simpsons” character will be killed off at the start of Season 26.

The show's executive producer Al Jean has been hinting at the killing off of a primary "Simpsons" character, though few believe it will be one of the Simpsons themselves.

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Dan Bilzerian on Howard Stern Show: Talks Gambling, Guns and P****

Appearing on the Howard Stern Radio Show Wednesday morning, poker pro and Instagram sensation Dan Bilzerian made for quite the lively interview.

Stern opened by stating that “everyone told me I should have him (Bilzerian) on” and that he is a “big hit on Instagram because his whole Instagram account is about gambling, guns and p****”.

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William and Kate Expecting Again? Bookie Suspends Betting as George Turns One

British bookmaker Coral has suspended wagering on whether Prince William and his wife Kate are about to announce the arrival of a second royal sibling for one-year-old Prince George. 

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Coral halted all bets last week ahead of George’s first birthday.

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Pamela Anderson Divorcing 4th Place Finisher at WSOP One Drop Again

Rick Salomon, known more for his high profile relationships prior to finishing in 4th place at last week’s World Series of Poker Big One For One Drop event, is being served with divorce papers by wife Pamela Anderson for the second time.

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Nahmad Partied Hard Before Jail Stint: Had Role in Russian Mafia Gambling Ring

The New York Post this weekend reported that art gallery owner Helly Nahmad was spotted partying with the likes of magician David Blaine and other big name celebrities the weeks leading up to his 366 day jail sentence.

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Odds to Win the 2014 Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest: Total Prop Bets

Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2014 Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest for both the men and the women, all courtesy of Sportsbook.com.  Place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet for free.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Used as ‘Bait’ for Poker Games: Toby Maguire ‘Hannibal Lecter’

Indicted poker madam Molly Bloom tells all in her newly published book “Molly’s Game”.  Bloom told ABC News “Spiderman” star Toby Maguire used marquee Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio as bait to lure in big fish to play in her games.

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Did Actor Ben Affleck Get Kicked Out of Canadian Casino?

It supposedly happened twice in less than a month.  Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has been disciplined by yet another casino, this time in Canada, or so say rumors that were circulating this week via the Toronto Star.

The 41-year-old star was reportedly asked to leave the Caesar Windsor Hotel and Casino in Ontario by that establishment’s security on May 31.  Affleck was playing $5,000 hands at a card table.

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‘Simpsons’ Creator Sam Simon ‘Tremendous Spirit’ in Cancer Battle Says Tilly

In an extraordinary interview conducted by Elaina Sauber of CardPlayer.com Wednesday, actress and poker player Jennifer Tilly opens up about her ex-husband’s fight with cancer.

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Jimmy Fallon Canadiens Bet: ‘Tonight Show’ Host Backs Rangers

NBC’s “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon has made a jersey bet with the Montreal Canadiens.  The American Fallon is backing the New York Rangers to win the NHL Eastern Conference Final in 2014.  Fallon hosts his late night show out of the Rangers home town.

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Jennifer Garner Doesn’t Trust Beau Ben Affleck in Vegas: ‘All Hell Broke Loose’

According to ShowBizSpy.com, Hollywood actor Ben Affleck is getting himself into hot water over his gambling with none other than spouse Jennifer Garner.

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Poker Book ‘Alligator Blood’ to be Made Into Movie: ‘Rat’ Tzvetkoff to the Big Screen

The James Leighton book “Alligator Blood” will be heading to the big screen, it was revealed Monday.

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George Clooney, Steve Wynn Feud Grows More Intense

Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn insists he did not call US President Barack Obama an “a**hole” during a heated argument last month while having dinner with Hollywood actor George Clooney.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Whether it's counting cards at blackjack, handicapping the horses or figuring out the pot odds in poker, a math whiz has an edge.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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