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Mark Wahlberg Wants to Remake ‘The Gambler’

Let’s go from the absurd (“Runner, Runner”) to what could turn out to be the sublime.  Mark Wahlberg is looking to reprise the role of Axel Freed as a New York City English professor with a gambling addiction that begins to spiral out of control.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sep/11/2013

‘Runner, Runner’ Film Paints Online Poker in Bad Light Claim Vegas Bigwigs (Video)

Before he is set to start filming the latest “Batman” installment, Ben Affleck will appear on the big screen in a movie about online poker, “Runner, Runner”.

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Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/23/2013

Breaking Bad Betting Odds: Will Walter White Sr. Die

“Breaking Bad” betting odds were now available from BetOnline as the final season has begun. 

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The big question:  Will Walter White Sr. die?

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Aug/14/2013

Latest Odds: A-Rod to be Suspended, Sharknado Ratings

Here are your odds on current news stories for A-Rod getting suspended and the OVER/UNDER on Sharknado’s ratings courtesy of Gambling911.com.

The odds of Alex Rodriguez being suspended indefinitely (and perhaps forever) were set at 1/10

Major League Baseball is determined to suspend A-Rod for violation of a league anti-doping policy.  Rodriguez is alleged to have been treated with human growth hormone.  

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/03/2013

Royal Baby Name Favorite George Wins Out: Bookies Lose

Prince William and Kate’s new bundle of joy now has a name, and the favorite among oddsmakers has won out.

George Alexander Louis is the birth name given to the Royal Baby.  This was the near even-odds favorite amongst bookmakers, who likely took a bit of a hit with this wager.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/24/2013

Betting on the Royal Baby Exceeds $1.5 Million

The bookies have at least one more day to keep the bets coming in on the name of Prince William and his wife Kate’s newborn.  A name will not be selected on Tuesday, it was revealed following the first appearance of the royal baby. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/23/2013

Royal Baby Name Predictions from Mommy Woo – Latest Odds

For those of you looking to place a bet on the name of the Royal baby, here are a few predictions from Yours Truly, Mommy of a one year old, Jenny Woo. 

George at 7/4 was the odds-on favorite and, while conventional, who names their kid George in this day and age?  A little too conventional if you ask us.  Then again, Princess Diana did name her second child Harry when that name was a little out of vogue.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jul/23/2013

Royal Baby Name Betting: George, James, Alexander Among Favorites

Thank you Prince William and Kate for helping the online bookmakers fill a void during what is typically a slow betting season as hundreds of thousands of bets are being taken on the Royal baby and what his name might be.

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Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/23/2013

Ladbrokes Takes 50,000 Bets on Royal Baby’s Name: Won’t be Alexandra

One of the UK’s biggest online bookmakers confirms having taken approximately 50,000 bets on the name of the newborn Royal baby.

Prince William and his wife Kate announced the birth of their son Monday evening local time.  The name, however, was yet to be disclosed.  Most of the early wagers were coming in on Alexandra, however, it can already be assumed punters lost out with that one being that they did not have a little girl.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/23/2013

Royal Baby Born: It’s a Boy!

Kate Middleton has given birth.  The baby is a boy!

That announcement essentially canceled out the favorite among baby names, which was Alexandra. 

For those out there who had bets on the weight of the Royal baby, that number came in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

UK bookmakers the likes of Paddy Power have admitted to making a killing on the Royal baby betting options.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/22/2013

Will and Kate’s First Child Baby Odds: UK Bookmakers Cashing In

Any day now and Kate Middleton’s baby should be born.  The folks at Paddy Power are offering odds on everything from Will and Kate’s first child’s name, to hair colour to first word spoken.

The date of birth and weight of first child odds were also being offered.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/21/2013

‘Casino Royale’ Actor Paul Bhattacharjee Found Dead Near Cliff

British actor Paul Bhattachariee has been found dead near the cliffs of East Sussix, England.

Bhattachariee played the role of a doctor in the James Bond film “Casino Royale” and is also known for appearing in the film “EastEnders” as the character Inzaman Ahmed.

Bhattachariee disappeared from a theatre on July 10.

The 53-year-old Bhattachariee’s death was not being treated by Scotland Yard as suspicious.

- Jordan Bach, Gambling911.com

 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/17/2013

2013 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds Online

It’s that time of year and the 2013 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest betting odds are now available online at BetOnline here.

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/03/2013

No More Paula Deen Buffet as Harrah’s Casino Kicks Celebrity Chef to the Curb

Just one day after Gambling911.com reported that Harrah’s had no plans to scrap its Paula Deen Buffet at four of its properties, parent company Caesar’s announced an end to the arrangement on Wednesday morning.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/26/2013

Tunica Casino to Keep Paula Deen Buffet

Casinos have not been immune to the Paula Deen controversy. 

A handful of casinos have been mulling over dropping the popular Paula Deen Buffet.

Officials at the Tunica, Mississippi Harrah’s have decided to keep the Buffet despite the controversy surrounding Deen’s controversial racial slurs from several years ago.

Deen addressed her comments Friday in separate video statements.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/25/2013

Paulie Walnuts, Others Pay Homage to Late Actor James Galdolfini

The tributes continued pouring in Thursday morning following the shocking revelation of “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini’s untimely death.

He was just 51, days away from his 52nd birthday, when the New Jersey native passed away from an apparent heart attack while in Italy.

Michael Kobold, a family friend, told reporters in Rome that Gandolfini was discovered in Rome’s Exedra hotel at around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Reports suggest he was found by his 13-year-old son.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jun/20/2013

Tributes Come in for James Gandolfini: Dead at 51

Hollywood celebrities and politicians alike began offering their own tributes to “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, who passed away of an apparent heart attack Wednesday.  He was about to turn 52 in a matter of days.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/19/2013

James Gandolfini is Dead: Played Tony Soprano

In shocking news Wednesday evening, “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini has passed away.

Gandolfini apparently suffered a massive heart attach, according to reports.  Some reports, however, suggest the star could have suffered a stroke.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/19/2013

Gambling911.com Exclusive Photos of Kanye West’s Beezid Girl Leyla Ghobadi

GAMBLING911.com has learned exclusively that Leyla Ghobadi, who has been extensively reported to have had an affair with rapper Kanye West is a longtime beezid girl.

She has appeared on the Howard Stern show – and works out of the Montreal offices of Beezid.com

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/12/2013

Jimmy Fallon Show Replacement Odds Posted: Tiny Fey 50-1 Odds

Jimmy Fallon Show replacement odds were now available at Sportsbook.com with Seth Meyers of ‘SNL’ the 5-1 favorite.  That is hardly a “lock” however. 

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Apr/08/2013

$1 Million Taken in Pope Bets at Paddy Power

Ireland-based Paddy Power revealed on Wednesday that more than $1 million was bet on the next Pope and there is little doubt Paddy witnessed a miracle as very little of that money went towards Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, the new Pope.

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Bergoglio was listed at 33/1 odds at one point.

The Argentinean Cardinal was not considered among the frontrunners.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/13/2013

New Pope Elected: Second Day Selection Payout Odds Were 2-1

White smoke followed by bells indicated only one thing in Vatican City Wednesday evening:  A new Pope has been chosen. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina has been named in a shocker as he was not among the frontrunners.  He was listed at 20/1 odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/13/2013

More Black Smoke as Odds of First Black Pope Improve

With more black smoke on Tuesday indicating that the Papal conclave was yet to elect a new Pope, Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson odds had shortened to 7/2 at PaddyPower.com

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/13/2013

After Day One of Papal Conclave: Next Pope Betting Odds Get Tighter

Black smoke rose after Day One of the Papal Conclave indicating there has yet to be a selection for next Pope. 

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/12/2013

Odilo Scherer Odds Shorten to Become Next Pope

Brazil Cardinal Odilo Scherer was now among the front runners to be named next Pope with odds of 4/1.  Angelo Scola or Italy remained the favorite at 5/2 at PaddyPower.com

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/12/2013

Angelo Scola Favorite to be Named Next Pope

We’ll know when the smoke signal rises but for now Angelo Scola of Italy was the stand alone favorite to be named next Pope at Paddy Power.

Scola was coming in at 2/1 odds.

For some time, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana had been favored along with Scola but his odds have gotten longer at 4/1.

Tarcisio Bertone was at 5/1 while Cardinal Odilo Scherer of Brazil was new to the front runners at 7/1 odds. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/10/2013

Heavy Betting Action on Christoph Von Schonborn as Next Pope Says Sportsbook

While Angelo Scola has been made the new 2/1 favorite to be named next Pope at Sportsbook.com, the popular online gambling company has also reported that Christoph Von Schonborn is suddenly receiving substantial betting action.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/06/2013

Bookmakers Shy Away From Offering Odds on Jodi Arias Murder Trial Outcome

Online bookmakers over the years have stayed clear of offering odds on murder trials and the current Jodi Arias murder trial is no exception it seems.

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“None of the books are offering odds,” noted Gambling911.com head Payton O’Brien. 

The trial, which is being covered heavily by HLN, has helped boost ratings for that cable network. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/03/2013

Nigeria Cardinal Francis Arinze Odds to be Named Next Pope Improve

Nigeria could provide the next Pope with Cardinal Francis Arinze’s odds improving after moving towards between 7/1 and 9/1 at some books.  Now Arinze is back to 5/1 odds at BetOnline.  The Nigerian Cardinal initially opened at 9/2 odds.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/03/2013

Next Pope Betting: Cardinals Turkson, Scola in Dead Heat, Bono at 1000-1

Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson and Italy’s Cardinal Angelo Scola were both listed as 3/1 favorites to become the next Pope as the selection nears.  (Pope betting odds available at BetDSI.com here)
 

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Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/28/2013

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