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2017 Oscars Odds to Win Best Director a ‘Lock’ for Damien Chazelle

Damien Chazelle does come with a steep price tag
Best Actress Odds Oscar 2017

The odds to win Best Actress at Oscar 2017 had Emma Stone as a practical “lock” at -1000 or 1/10 odds.
‘Piegate’ Reserve Goalie Gets Request to Pose Nude

The so-called Roly Poly Goalie appears to be getting all the love these days.
Casey Affleck Sexual Harassment Claims Make Him a Risky Oscar Bet

Casey Affleck is the odds-on favorite to win Best Actor for his critically acclaimed performance in Manchester By The Sea.
Denzel Washington Odds to Win Best Actor 2017 Oscars Payout, Top Pick

Denzel Washington is one of the best picks for gamblers for this week’s Oscars with his odds of winning Best Actor at the 2017 Oscars set at +110 for a payout of $11 on every $10 bet.
Bookies, Pay Per Head Sites Offering Odds on the Oscars

Pay Per Head businesses the likes of AcePerHead.com offer betting odds on the Oscars for bookies, agents and their clients.
Nerve Agent Found on Slain North Korean Leader’s Brother on Way to Gamble in Macau

VX nerve agent, a chemical the United Nations classifies as a weapon of mass destruction, was used to kill the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Singapore’s Genting Positioning Itself for Japan Casino Bid

Casino operator Genting Singapore believes it “has sufficient financial resources” and is “well placed” to bid for a casino license in Japan
‘Piegate’ Goalkeeper Partook in Bet Stunt to ‘Wind Up Arsenal Fans’

Former Sutton United reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw ate meat pies on the sideline during a game against Arsenal as a means of winding up the Arsenal fan base.
Odds to Win Best Animated Short Film – 2017 Oscars

The odds to win the Best Animated Short Film at the 2017 Oscars had Piper as a -500 favorite.
NetFlix Obtains Rights to Martin Scorsese Gangster Film ‘The Irishman’

NetFlix has announced the reuniting of film director Marin Scorsese and Robert De Niro for the upcoming gangster film “The Irishman”.
Meat Pie Eating Goal Keeper Resigns Following Bet Stunt, FA Probe

Bookmaker had offered 8-1 odds on whether overweight goalie Wayne Shaw would be filmed eating a meat pie on the sidelines
Huge Betting on BJP to Win Big in India

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moved from a probability of 97 seats as on February 6 to 161 seats on February 21
Odds to Win Best Adapted Screenplay – 2017 Oscars

The odds to win the Best Adapted Screenplay for the 2017 Oscars had Moonlight as the -750 odds on favorite, essentially making it a lock.
Odds to Win Best Animated Feature Film – 2017 Oscars

The odds to win the Best Animated Feature Film for the 2017 Oscars had Zootopia as the -550 odds on favorite, however, this was not necessarily a lock.
eBay Removes Trump Taj Mahal Sign Amidst Law Enforcement Probe

Online auction had already yielded $7500
Emma Stone Odds to Win Best Actress 2017 Oscars

Emma Stone is the -800 favorite to win Best Actress at this year’s Oscars ceremony.
La La Land Now Huge Favorite to Win 2017 Oscar for Best Picture

La La Land will be difficult to wager on as the high priced -1500 favorite to in Best Picture at this year’s Oscar Award Ceremony.
Bitcoin Closes in on All Time High: One Trader Hit by ‘Severe’ Cyber Attack

Bitcoin, the popular anonymous digital currency utilized in the world of online gambling and other industries, was up 0.7 percent, or $7.50, to $1,115 a coin.
Suspects in N. Korean Slaying Coated Their Hands With Poison

The women suspected of fatally poisoning the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un were reportedly trained to coat their hands with toxic chemicals then wipe them on Kim Jong Nam’s face.
Former Fed on Probe of Wichita Poker Pro: ‘Timing of Letters Unusual’

“Normally those types of notifications are made or affected after the indictment rather than before,” former agent says.
2017 Oscars Odds to Win Best Actor: Casey Affleck vs. Denzel Washington

The 2017 Oscars for Best Actor are far from a “lock” with both Casey Affleck and Denzel Washington having short odds.
Las Vegas Sands Japan Casino Could Cost Up to $10 Billion

"It would be at least what we paid in Singapore, $6 billion including the land, but it could be as much as $10 billion," Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Adelson said.
Control the Betting Action with Individual Account Profiles

One of the most important aspects of running a successful independent sports bookmaking operation is control, especially when it comes to betting action
Bet Stunt: Overweight Reserve Goalkeeper Eats Meat Pies on Sideline

A 45-year-old backup goalkeeper used his team's big moment against Arsenal to take part in a betting stunt.
Attorney Wins $248k at HPT Event

Cord Garcia topped one of the largest fields in Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) history at Golden Gates Casino & Poker Parlour to earn his second win in as many tries in Colorado.
Phil Hellmuth ‘Poker Brat’ Available on Amazon for Pre-Orders

World Series of Poker bracelet record holder Phil Hellmuth has his new autobiography “Poker Brat: The Phil Hellmuth Story” due out in stores August 1
Yes Sweden Has a Crime Problem – Poker Community Knows All Too Well

Sweden in world spotlight following US President Donald Trump’s weekend comments
Just How Successful Was Upstate New York’s New River’s Casino?

27 million wagered in its first five days of business
BetOnline Alerted to Inappropriate Behavior by Live Black Jack Dealer: Seeks Feedback

BetOnline Notified of Questionable Behavior by Black Jack Dealer from its previous Live Dealer Casino Provider