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Costa Rica: Iron Maiden a Hit With Sportsbook Employees
Iron Maiden proved to be a huge hit with what was a near sell out crowd in Costa Rica this past week. This heavy metal band has a massive world following. In Costa Rica, which is home to more o
What Will Chris Brown and Rhianna Do Next?
Odds have been placed on the Chris Brown/Rihanna fiasco and the news that this young couple may be back together again.
Fans, industry executives, and agents alike were horrified when they learned of Rihanna's abuse at the hands of Chris Brown weeks ago. They were even more shocked yesterday when it was learned that the two would be reuniting. Fans across the world are outraged and looking for answers. This being the case, BetUS.com posted odds on what lies ahead for the young couple.
American Idol Betting Odds Updated March 3, 2009
The latest American Idol betting odds have only two male and one female Idols with single digit odds heading into Tuesday evening.
Adam Lambert was the 5/2 favorite with a payout potential of $5 for every $2 bet. Danny Gokey would pay out $7 for every $2 bet and Allison Iraheta would pay out $9 for every $1 bet at Sportsinteraction.com. Matt Giraud and Lil Rounds were each listed with 12/1 odds.
$100,000 to be Paid for First Photo of Chris Brown and Rihanna
Photo agencies have said they are willing to pay out $100,000 for the first photo of Chris Brown and Rihanna together just three weeks after Brown's alleged assault on Rihanna. Brown lost lucrati
Joan Rivers on Howard Stern Show Results in Apprentice Odds Pulled
Readers of the Gambling911.com website have disclosed that it was comedian Joan Rivers appearance on the Howard Stern Show that apparently caused
Dancing With the Stars Odds up at Bookmaker.com
Bookmaker.com is the latest online gambling website to post odds on this season's Dancing With the Stars.
Among the favorites: rapper Lil Kim had odds that would pay $60 for every $10 bet; Jewel pays $80 for every $10 bet; Steve-O pays $50 for every $10 bet; Lawrence Taylor pays $80 for every $10 bet; Chuck Wicks pays $70 for every $10 bet; Gilles Marini pays $60 for every $10 bet; David Allan Greer pays $70 for every $10 bet and the favorite was Olympian Shawn Johnson paying even odds.
Celebrity Apprentice Odds Cancelled
Sportsbook.com has cancelled betting on Celebrity Apprentice following an unusual betting trend involving one of the Rivers tandem and poker pro Annie Duke. Some early and unsubstantiated publish
8-Year Old Son of Celine Dion a Poker Pro?
Channel 3 News out of New Zealand is reporting that singing sensation Celine Dion's son is learning early on how to play poker. He's being taught by none other than dear ‘ol dad.
Dion's husband Rene Angelil is teaching the couple's eight-year-old son how to play poker, in the hope it'll teach him a healthy attitude towards gambling, the report says.
Uber Promoter Eddie A. Prepares for Iron Maiden Concert
He's hip, partied with Andy Warhol's Factory friends, and once lived a block down the street from Gambling911.com's Publisher. Now he is Costa Rica's uber concert promoter welcoming acts the like
The Poker Club Writer Calls Review of Film Shocking!
Johnathon Schaech, a writer of an upcoming poker film, The Poker Club, responded to Gambling911.com special contributor Thomas Somach's re
American Idol Recap: A Real Snoozefest
Is it us or is this season's crop of American Idol contestants some of the biggest letdowns?
This American Idol recap can be summed up sorta like this: "Nobody was really worth writing about except for Adam Lambert". I mean, seriously, our own Jenny Woo once performed "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on the infamous Cindy Margolis Show a few years back, and she put more effort into THAT than most of these Idol wannabes did this week. Simon (Cowell) certainly could have been a whole lot crueler.
Free Online Poker Qualifiers for 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania
A pair of tickets to WWE®'s 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania® could be just a pocket pair away for one Canadian* Texas Hold'em fan.
Wayne Root the Next Oscar-damus?
Heading into this weekend's Oscars, former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee, Wayne Allyn Root, had mad
American Idol 2009 Betting Odds Now Posted
It's that time of year. American Idol betting will be in full swing and, as always, Gambling911.com will be covering the American Idol betting season through to the final in May.
Already, the Canadian-based online gambling website, Sportsinteraction.com, has posted American Idol 2009 betting odds on all the remaining Idols.
Oscar Betting a Hit: Ratings Up
The 2009 Oscars provided quite a betting revenue boost for online gambling websites. The event is traditionally the 3rd most wagered on of the year and that probably won't change in 20
2009 Oscar Award Winners – Payouts
This is Carrie Stroup, reporting for Gambling911.com with your 2009 Oscar Award winners and the payouts for each bet. I will be reporting throughout the evening as the awards are handed out.
Canada Bets Big on 2009 Oscars After Being Snubbed
One Oscar nomination...that's it for Canada this year after past Oscars where the Canadians have been well represented.
The lone nominee, Chris Williams, co-director of the animated feature Bolt, probably won't win either as the film as the longest odds in that category - The payout would be US$3000 for every $100 bet at SBG Global.
So what happened to Canada at this year's Oscars?
Martin Knelman of the Toronto Star looked into it:
2009 Academy Awards Betting Odds (Updated)
2009 Academy Awards betting odds have been updated heading into the big event.
"Best Picture" odds had Slumdog Millionaire with -1000 odds to win at betED.com. Gambling911.com does not recommend placing this big a bet on any event, therefore, unless you really think there is going to be an upset of epic proportion, our advise is "don't do it!".
Where Can I Bet the Oscars Online?
A lot of people are asking the question: Where can I bet the Oscars online?
Underbelly Series to Continue Says Channel Nine Exec
In its second season, Australia's Underbelly franchise has witnessed massive viewership. More than 2 million people tune in nightly.
Academy Awards Live Broadcast in Australia First Time Ever
You won't have to rise too early in Australia, but you might want to skip work for a few hours. That's because it's the first time ever the Academy Awards are being broadcast live in the country.
Heath Ledger Oscar Odds Pulled
Heath Ledger has won the 2009 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, at least in the eyes of bookmakers and the gambling public.
Best Costume Design Odds – 2009 Oscars
The Best Costume Design odds at the 2009 Oscars had The Duchess as a slight favorite over the Curious Case of Benjamin Button at
Best Screenplay Odds – Oscars 2009
A number of online gambling websites are offering the basic cookie cutter Oscar odds but
Best Actor to Win 2009 Oscar: Mickey Rourke vs. Sean Penn
The Best Actor category at this year's Oscars is a two man show and much tighter than those of us at Gambling911.com had imagined.
Mickey Rourke may be the favorite to win at BetUS.com - where an $18 bet is required to win $10 ($28 is paid out total is Rourke wins) - but he is far from a "lock" as the Dominic Patten of the Tampa Bay Examiner explains:
Best Supporting Actress Odds – 2009 Oscars Best Bet
When it comes to the 2009 Oscars best bet, look no further than the Best Supporting Actress category.
Betting on the Academy Awards: Odds Differ Across Board
When betting on the Academy Awards, Gambling911.com suggests shopping wisely just as you would a brand new automobile. Not only do you want the best price on odds, it's important to find online g
Kate Winslet Crying During Acceptance Speech Pays Well
Assuming Kate Winslet wins an Oscar for Best Actress after being nominated a 6th time and never having won, tears will pay gamblers nicely.
Odds to Win Best Animated Film – 2009 Oscars
Not all online gambling websites are offering odds to win the Best Animated Film at the 2009 Oscars, but SBG Global, one of
2009 Oscar Predictions – Payouts
We all know the 2009 Oscar predictions that include the likes of Heath Ledger to win Best Supporting Actor, Slumdog Millionaire to win Best Film, and Danny Boyle to win Best Director. These are a
