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Entertainment Odds: Next Mars Sighting After Giant Crab, Ghost Female, Monster Rat
In case you’ve been too caught up following politics, it may have escaped you that life has been discovered on Mars. Everything from a beautiful human-like woman to a crashed space ship to a giant crab of all things. See If Dave Mason of BetOnline Offers Odds on Next Mars Sighting Here
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds 2015: How Many Will Chestnut Eat
(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire) – We already know reigning champion Joey Chestnut is going to win the legendary Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this 4th of July. So instead of offering an unappetizing line on the winning, our friends at AceSportsbook.com have released odds on the OVER/UNDER number of hotdogs Chestnut will end up eating.
It’s Official: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Divorcing… Gambling to Blame
Compulsive gambling has destroyed yet another marriage: This time that of celebrity power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
The two are splitting after 10 years of marriage but Gambling911.com had already reported the couple was toast earlier this month.
‘Goodfellas’ Stars Demanded Cash Payments Confesses Film’s Writer
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – During a Q&A session this past week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film release “Goodfellas”, that movie’s writer Nick Pileggi told audience members that many of the actors demanded cash payments in lieu of checks.
“They were paid out of petty cash,” Pileggi told audience members at a Film Forum on West Houston Street in Manhattan Tuesday night.
‘Mafia 3’ Release Tease Comes Via Twitter
(Gambling911.com News Wire) – “Mafia 3” from 2K Games is coming, this according to voice actor Rick Pasqualone. He took to Twitter over the weekend to make the announcement. It has been a long time coming.
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Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Divorce Rumors Over Gambling Heat Up
(Gambling911.com News Wire) - Stories have been surfacing in recent months over what many believe is the inevitable, that “Batman” star Ben Affleck is about to break up with actress Jennifer Garner. The two are said to be living separately with Garner infuriated over Affleck’s compulsive gambling.
The couple, who have been married for over 10 years, posed together for a rare photo last month. Affleck didn’t exactly look thrilled to be there alongside Garner.
Odds Released on Who Will Be The Next James Bond: First Black Bond Possible
British bookmaker William Hill has released odds on who will play the next James Bond in the popular film franchise. Damien Lewis had his odds slashed Monday from 25-1 to 3-1.
“This is an unprecedented gamble, as for no apparent reason we have seen bets of up to £200 on Damian Lewis being named as the next Bond. This might well be significant,” said William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams.
Bookies Cash in on Bruce Jenner New Name ‘Caitlyn’: Wasn't Offered
When Sportbet.com.au began offering odds on Bruce Jenner’s new name they obviously had no clue that “Caitlyn” would be the chosen one.
Jenner announced his new name Monday now that he has transformed into a woman. Sportbet had not even featured this name among its odds.
‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron” US Box Office Betting Odds: Favorite to Take in $210 Mil
You can find all of the odds you need concerning The Avengers: Age of Ultron, in your online sportsbook and that is how you know this will be a major event.
Underneath are a list of the main odds you will be able to wager on, and you might be able to find many more props if you look hard enough.
Avengers: Age Of Ultron US Weekend Box Office Odds
Less Than $120 Million: +1100
Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight National Anthem Betting Odds – How Long to Sing
BetOnline.ag was offering betting odds on both National Anthems that will be sang at Saturday night’s Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.
Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight Entertainment Prop Bets: Justin Beiber, More
You knew it was coming: Those Mayweather-Pacquiao fight entertainment prop bets courtesy of our friends at BetOnline.com and Mr. David Mason.
Oddsmakers Take Bets on ‘Frozen 2’
All the talk in Hollywood this week centered on the announced production of “Frozen 2”, a sequel to the 2013 box office hit “Frozen”. Now oddsmakers are looking to capitalize on the phenomenon.
Will Ferrell Baseball Games Betting Odds
Sportsbook.ag will be offering betting odds on Will Ferrell baseball games for March 12.
Current Oscar Odds – 2015: Where to Bet the Academy Awards
Current Oscar odds can be found below. Betting on the Academy Awards was available at BetDSI.com.
2015 Academy Awards Morning Betting Lines
Gambling911.com has your 2015 Academy Awards morning betting lines courtesy of Skybook.
Bradley Cooper Odds of Winning an Oscar: Payout Would Be 20-1
Bradley Cooper’s odds of winning an Oscar this year for his role in “American Sniper” playing America’s most lethal sniper were set at 20-1, making him a long shot after the likes of Eddie Rednayne (“The Theory of Everything”) and Michael Keaton (“Birdman”).
Michael Keaton Best Actor Oscar Odds Still Pay Better Than 2-1 After Spirit Win
Michael Keaton could prove an Oscar surprise with odds that have the potential to pay out better than 2-1 or $20 to $25 for every $10 bet.
Where to Bet The Oscars Online – 2015: Latest Odds
You can bet the Oscars online at Skybook, which was offering odds for most categories.
Odds to Win Best Sound Editing, Mixing for the 2015 Oscars: Top Payout Possible
BetDSI.com had your odds to win Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing for the 2015 Oscars.
Best Sound Mixing was actually among the most competitive of the Oscar odds being offered.
Oscar Odds 2015 – Best Animated Feature: How to Train Your Dragon 2, Big Hero 6
BetDSI.com had your Oscar odds 2015 including Best Animated Feature.
Best Supporting Actor Odds – 2015 Oscars: JK Simmons
The Best Supporting Actor odds for the 2015 Oscars was another “lock” with JK Simmons at -5000 odds.
JK Simmons stars in “Whiplash”, another of the Oscar films few have heard of.
Simmons plays a fearsome music teacher. It was made in just 19 days.
Boyhood Odds to Win the 2015 Oscar for Best Picture – Academy Awards Betting
“Boyhood” odds to win the 2015 Oscar for Best Picture were available at AceSportsbook.com.
“Boyhood” is a film that was shot intermittently over the course of an 11-year period, from 2002 to 2013. It depicts the adolescence of a young boy in Texas growing up with divorced parents.
Best Supporting Actress 2015 Academy Awards Odds: Patricia Arquette Huge Favorite
The Best Supporting Actress 2015 Academy Awards odds had Patricia Arquette as a -6000 favorite with no value whatsoever and the other nominees have very little chance of winning.
Best Director 2015 Academy Awards Odds – Too Close to Call
The Best Director for the 2015 Academy Awards odds had Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu as a -160 slight favorite and Richard Linklater at EVEN. This one is way too tight to call.
Inarritu is nominated for directing “Birdman” while Linklater is nominated for directing “Boyhood”
Other nominees included Directors for “Fox Catcher”, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “The Imitation Game”, all of which had odds of +4000 or greater.
Birdman Odds to Win Best Picture – 2015 Academy Awards
“Birdman” odds to win the Best Picture for the 2015 Academy Awards were set at -175 as of Friday afternoon but the price is bound to change leading into Sunday.
2015 Oscars Predictions – Birdman Expected to Clean Up
Our good friend Natalie Rydstrom over at SportsbookReview.com has some good 2015 Oscars predictions courtesy of London’s biggest bookmaker William Hill.
Odds to Win Best Actress – 2015 Oscars: Julianne Moore a Lock
Julianne Moore is an absolute lock to win the 2015 Oscars for Best Actress with odds set at 1/100. You have to bet $100 to win a dollar.
Best Actor Odds – 2015 Oscars: Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton
Skybook.ag has your Best Actor odds for the 2015 Oscars.
Unlike a number of categories, Best Actor does not have a runaway favorite to win.
Odds to Win the 2015 Oscar: American Sniper
The odds to win the 2015 Oscar had “American Sniper” as a 30-1 long shot despite becoming the biggest war film of all time.
Lucy Beale ‘Killer’ Pays Out 80-1 Odds if Billy Mitchell: Suspicious Betting
An unlikely suspect in the murder of Lucy Beale could end up paying some folks 80-1 odds.
UK bookmaker Paddy Power slashed those odds to 6-1 following a series of suspicious bets placed out of Ireland. Other bookies, including Boyle Sports, and Ladbrokes, quickly followed suit.
