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Before You Bet on Three Billboards, Beware
Three Billboards is now the odds-on favorite to win Best Picture at this year's Oscars but beware as there is an ongoing backlash surrounding a racist character that appears in the film.
Odds to Win Best Supporting Actor - 2018 Oscars
Odds to win the Best Supporting Actor for the 2018 Oscars had Sam Rockwell as a pretty decent sized "lock" priced at -900. The payout would be $10 for every $90 bet with that $90 refunded should he win.
What Are the Odds of The Shape of Water Winning the Oscar for Best Picture?
The Shape of Water pays EVEN odds to win Best Picture at this year's Oscars. In other words a $10 bet pays out $10.
What Are the Odds of Get Out Winning the Oscar for Best Picture?
The film Get Out represents a rare opportunity in which a Best Film nominee stands a decent chance of winning as a near double-digit underdog.
What Are the Odds of Three Billboards Winning the Oscar for Best Film?
Three Billboards winning the Oscar for Best Film would pay out $10 for every $12 bet (that $12 refunded and a $10 profit realized as long as it wins).
What Are the Odds of Frances McDormand Winning the Oscar for Best Actress - Three Billboards?
Frances McDormand is another big favorite to win at the 2018 Oscars. She is priced at -1500 now, up from -1200, meaning you would need to bet $150 just to win $10. That $150 will be refunded just as long as she wins.
What Are the Odds of Gary Oldman Winning the Oscar for Best Actor - Darkest Hour?
Gary Oldman is the biggest "lock" at this year's Oscars. The other nominees might as well just stay home. If you think this is an easy bet to win you would be correct but if you believe there's a windfall coming your way, guess again.
Bank of England Chief Slams Cryptocurrencies; Urges Action
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on Friday launched a withering attack on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and urged regulators around the world to monitor them in the same way as other financial assets.
600 Computers Used for Bitcoin Mining Stolen in Massive Heist
Some 600 computers used to "mine" bitcoin and other virtual currencies have been stolen from data centers in Iceland in what police say is the biggest series of thefts ever in the North Atlantic island nation.
Robbers Sought After Spray-and-Run Heist at Casino
Police in Elko say they’re reviewing security camera footage to identify two people who disabled patrons and employees with a noxious substance like pepper spray and made off with money from storefront gambling parlor.
Three Billboards Oscar Odds at Even for Best Picture: Why It May Not Win
Three Billboards was coming in at EVEN odds to win the 2018 Oscar for Best Picture while the Shape of Water is still technically the favorite at -140 in this hotly contested battle.
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Returns to Hollywood, Fla. Beginning April 5
Poker action returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. with the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown kicking off on Thursday, April 5 and concluding Wednesday, April 18. Primary events open with a $570 buy-in Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em featuring a $1 Million Guaranteed prize pool.
Odds to Win Best Director - 2018 Oscars
The odds to win the 2018 Oscar for Best Director had Guillermo Del Toro as the -1200 favorite for The Shape of Water, making him a pricey "lock".
UK Online Gambling Operators Probed for Withdrawal Roadblocks
UK watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe to determine if online gambling operators are making it too difficult for customers to withdraw their funds.
Digital Fuel Launches New ‘Compliant’ Online Gambling Market Affiliate Market Platform
To kick off March, CalvinAyre.com's Becky Affiliate segment delved into the compliance issues facing today's online gambling affiliates.
JPMorgan Chase Fears Cryptocurrencies to be Disruptive to Competition
An internal report suggests that JPMorgan Chase is feeling threatened by decentralized currency in digital form.
How to Use Bitcoin to Bet the Academy Awards
You can fund your online sports betting account using Bitcoin this Academy Awards and withdraw using that cryptocurrency, then convert it into USD, euros, pounds or other money by connecting to your bank account.
Experts Break Down Future of Cryptocurrencies
“What we’re talking about here is a technology that has the ability to disintermediate some of the trusted participants in a transaction,” one expert said at a gathering held by the Chicago Sun Times Thursday night.
Odds to Win Best Foreign Language Film 2018 Oscars
Odds to win the Best Foreign Language Film had A Fantastic Woman as a small -180 favorite while The Square was coming in just shy of 2/1. This is a very competitive category.
New Sexual Assault Allegations Surface Against Steve Wynn
Las Vegas casino and real estate mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape from an incident going back to the 1970’s according to a recent report in the Reno Gazette Journal.
New Report Outlines Issues Around Regulating Sports Betting
Massachusetts gambling regulators are releasing a report looking at the legalization of sports gambling in the state.
How To Start A Successful Sportsbook
You might already be running a bookies and possibly have an online presence. But, are you getting everything out of your business that you could be?
How Online Casino Affiliates Can Succeed in Rapidly Changing Environment
Compliance was a major buzz word at the London Affiliate Conference several weeks ago and affiliates new and old are looking for guidance now more than ever, reports Becky Liggero of CalvinAyre.com.
How Online Casino Affiliates Can Succeed in Rapidly Changing Environment
Compliance was a major buzz word at the London Affiliate Conference several weeks ago and affiliates new and old are looking for guidance now more than ever, reports Becky Liggero of CalvinAyre.com.
Las Vegas Judge Tosses Czech Casino Owner’s 'Conspiracy' Claim in Poker Suit
Czech casino mogul Leon Tsoukernik alleged that he lost $3 million to a professional poker player because the Aria casino conspired with that player to ply him with booze.
Only One Third of Public Believes Gambling is Fair
The survey also found that 41 per cent of people thought gambling was associated with crime, up two percentage points on 2016
Another Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cryptocurrency Exchange
132 Coincheck customers have banded together asking for a refund of 228 million yen ($2Mn) following a $530Mn USD hacking of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. The hacking occurred on January 26.
Odds to Win Best Animated Feature Film - 2018 Oscars
The Oscars 2018 odds to win Best Animated Feature Film had Coco as a huge -5000 favorite, making it a "lock". A $500 bet pays $10 (that's not a typo). You will get that $500 refunded plus the $10 profit.
SEC Investigating Cryptocurrencies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into the cryptocurrency market, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Nevada January Gambling Revenue Tops $1B Despite 2.1 Percent Drop
Nevada gambling revenue topped the psychologically important $1 billion threshold in January despite a 2.1 percent year-over-year decline that regulators attributed to the timing of the Chinese New Year and the number of weekend days that month.
