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Best Animated Feature Odds – 2013 Academy Awards: Some of the Best Value
Best Animated Feature odds for the 2013 Academy Awards were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you join here today.
For those who like to bet on the Oscars, this is definitely the category to check out for the most competitive odds/pricing.
Argo Oscar Odds: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, More
“Argo” Oscar odds were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you join here today.
Odds to Win Best Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay – 2013 Oscars
Odds to win Best Writing Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay for the 2013 Oscars were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH when you join here today.
Odds to Win Best Foreign Film – 2013 Oscars
The odds to win Best Foreign Film at the 2013 Oscars were available at Bookmaker, which was offering up to $2500 in FREE CASH to qualified new customers.
Odds to Win Best Supporting Actress at 2013 Oscars: Anne Hathaway a ‘Lock’
The odds to win Best Actress at the 2013 Oscars had Anne Hathaway as a huge 800/1 odds favourite, meaning one would have to bet $800 just to win $10 at Bookmaker. There are of course other more competitive betting odds worth considering in categories such as Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
Las Vegas Oscar Odds Still MIA in 2013
Another year has come when Las Vegas will not be offering odds on the Oscars. 2013 may be the last time such wagering is prohibited. Note that online bookmakers the likes of Sportsbook.com do offer a wide slate of Oscar wagering.
2013 Oscar Predictions From Carrie Stroup
This is Carrie Stroup and Gambling911.com has your 2013 Oscar predictions. It’s not just about who is going to win but at what price one will pay when it comes to betting on this year’s Oscars. This is the single most wagered annual non-sporting event bar none with odds available at Sportsbook.com, which was offering a FREE $100 BET when joining here.
Americas Cardroom MOSS II Wraps Up Sunday With $100k Event
Americas Cardroom's (ACR) $500,000 Guaranteed mini Online Super Series II (MOSS) will wrap up this Sunday with a $100k Guaranteed poker tournament at 7:30 pm ET. The $100+9 buy-in no limit Texas holdem tournament will be the final event of the MOSS II which caters to smaller stakes players while delivering big guarantees.
Nevada Legalizes First Interstate Online Poker
(Reuters) - Nevada has become the first U.S. state to legalize interstate online poker and allow state-to-state gaming agreements, beating New Jersey to the punch and putting in place a potential nationwide framework for Internet wagering.
2013 Academy Awards Betting Odds – Latest
Carrie Stroup here with your 2013 Academy Awards betting odds as we head into the big weekend. Claim your FREE $100 bet here when joining Sportsbook.com.
Slots vs. Online Gambling Focus of IGT Proxy Battle: Comes to Head March 5
A March 5 annual meeting will determine the fate of the world’s largest slot manufacture’s board.
Investor Jason Ader is embroiled in a nasty proxy fight with IGT’s current management. Ader wants to place his own hand-picked executives on the board.
He also feels the company has lost its focus.
Oscar Odds 2013: Best Supporting Actor Category is Tight
Oscar Odds 2013 for Best Supporting Actor were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account here.
Oscar Odds 2013: Best Picture
Oscar Odds 2013 for Best Picture were available at BetOnline, where you can receive up to $900 in FREE CASH when opening an online betting account here.
Hotel Altercation Sparked Vegas Strip Shooting: Three Dead, Manhunt On
Las Vegas – (Associated Press) - Police say a deadly car-to-car shooting and fiery crash at a major Las Vegas Strip intersection started with an argument in the valet area of the Aria resort.
Sheriff Doug Gillespie made the disclosure Thursday about the early morning incident that left three people dead and at least six injured. Police withheld the names citing the ongoing investigation.
Nevada Legislature Passes Online Gambling Bill: No Need for Federal Bill
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Associated Press) — The Nevada Legislature unanimously approved an online gambling bill Thursday, sending the bill to Gov. Brian Sandoval on a fast-track effort to retain the state's status as the leader in gambling regulation.
Ladbrokes Gaining Ground in Online Gambling
(Reuters) - Ladbrokes, Britain's second-largest bookmaker, expects to see payback this year from a 50 million pound ($77 million investment in an online business that had failed to keep pace with rivals.
While growing numbers of people are gambling via smartphones and tablet computers, Ladbrokes has been hit by delays upgrading its technology. It has lost ground to market leader William Hill in online and faced competition from smaller rivals.
IGT’s Best Talent Have Been Jumping Ship: Endorse Ader Move
With the turmoil at IGT, some of that company’s best talent have decided to walk away.
PokerStars to Open Macau’s Largest Branded Poker Room at City of Dreams
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN –– PokerStars will launch a branded live poker room at City of Dreams, one of Asia’s leading integrated entertainment resorts offering the foremost in premium world-class leisure, gaming and entertainment, establishing Macau’s largest dedicated poker room to meet the growing interest and demand in poker in Asia.
Peter Turkson, Marc Ouellet, Angelo Scola Co-Favorites to be Named Next Pope
Peter Turkson, the Cardinal of Ghana, Marc Ouellet of Canada and Angelo Scola of Italy are each favoured to be named the next Pope to succeed retiring Pope Benedict next month.
Academy Awards 2013 Best Director Betting Odds Have Value
Unlike some of the categories at this year’s Oscars, the Academy Awards 2013 Best Director betting odds do have some degree of value. BetOnline was offering odds on the Oscars where qualified new customers can receive up to $900 in FREE BETS.
AGA Chief on Why No Federal Law Allowing Online Poker: ‘Puritanism’
American Gaming Association’s outgoing head Frank Fahrenkopf suggested Tuesday night that a bill to legalize online poker should emerge in the House over the next couple of weeks, quite possibly authored by Republican Joe Barton of Texas.
But when asked why no bill has passed after several attempts, Fahrenkopf had one word: “Puritanism”.
2013 Chicago Poker Classic Schedule Announced
Hammond, IN — Caesars Entertainment has announced the official schedule for the 4th Annual Chicago Poker Classic (CPC), taking place Wednesday, February 20 through Monday, March 4, 2013, at the $500 million Horseshoe Casino, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Being held in The Venue — Horseshoe Casino’s 90,000 square foot entertainment center and home of the World Series of Poker Circuit event — the 2013 CPC is set to be better and richer than ever before. With a $1 million guaranteed opening event and more than $600,000 being added to prize pools, satellit
IGT Urged to Commence 'Dutch Auction' Tender Offer
NEW YORK -- Orange Capital, LLC (“Orange Capital”), a New York-based investment firm, has issued a second open letter (text below) to the Board of Directors of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) (“IGT” or the “Company”) in response to the Company’s recent share price performance and election contest with the Ader Group:
The full text of the letter follows:
February 20, 2013
Philip G. Satre Chairman of the Board International Game Technology 6355 South Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Dear Mr. Satre:
The Plane Truth: IGT CEO Appeared to Use Company Jet for Private Use
In Grave Turmoil: That’s not what IGT, the world’s largest slots manufacturer, stands for, but it may as well be.
Forbes.com on Wednesday published a scathing report that seems to suggest IGT CEO Patti Hart may have used a company jet for her own personal use.
Hart is currently embroiled in a nasty proxy fight with investor Jason Ader, who is seeking to wrestle away control and plant three of his own executives upon the board.
Online Cee-lo and 1-4-24 Dice Games Rolled Out by Juicy Stakes: Big Cash Promo
Popular online gaming site, Juicy Stakes is now rolling two dice games new to the real money scene, Cee-lo and 1-4-24. Hit the alley to catch Strungflowers and avoid the Dancing Dragon in three dice Cee-lo or try your hand at 1-4-24. Play and real money, multi-player games are now rolling under the all new Dice tab within the Juicy software.
Federal Bill on Internet Poker Coming Within Few Weeks (Video)
Speaking on the Ralston Reports Tuesday night, outgoing American Gaming Association head Frank Fahrenkopf said that a bill to legalize online poker at the federal level is likely to be introduced in the House within the next few weeks (of February 19, 2013).
Institutional Shareholder Services Backs Ader Group in IGT Proxy Battle
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommends that shareholders of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) use the GOLD proxy card to vote at the company’s March 5th annual meeting. ISS is one of the nation’s leading independent proxy voting advisory firms, providing voting recommendations to thousands of pension and mutual funds and other institutional investors.
UK Tax Agreement Update With Online Gambling Haven Isle of Man
The Isle of Man Government sees that the move to automatic information is a "game changer" and, as you will be aware, has embraced the concept in the agreements that it proposes to enter into with the USA and UK.
Negotiations have moved at pace with the UK since 7th December and we are now in a position to update you in a number of areas.
In the Budget Speech yesterday, the Treasury Minister confirmed that progress is being made.
Poker Pro Marcus Bebb-Jones Pleads Guilty to Murder of Wife
UK poker pro Marcus Bebb-Jones has plead guilty of murdering his wife in 1997, thus avoiding a trial that was set to begin April 1. He admitted to dumping her body in a Colorado national park. Her skull was discovered in Douglass Pass in 2004. The body has never been found.
The poker pro had previously denied killing his Vietnamese-American wife Sabrina Bebb-Jones. He would eventually be arrested in 2009.
The 49-year-old entered his plea on Friday and is due to be sentenced on 1 May.
Governor Christie to Sign Internet Gambling Bill Feb 26 or 27
LAVALLETTE, N.J. (Associated Press) — Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that he will quickly sign an Internet gambling bill if lawmakers make the changes he wants to the legislation.
At an appearance in Lavallette, the governor said he could conceivably sign the bill the same day the Legislature approved those changes, or the next day, "depending on how my day is going."
Assuming the state Assembly and Senate approve an amended bill, "There's no reason not to sign it quickly," Christie said.
