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Paddy Power ‘London Olympic-like’ Ad Can Stay: Locog Furious!
Online gambling houses are not permitted to advertise or associate themselves in any way with the London Olympics, but that didn’t stop the creative folks over at Paddy Power, the UK’s third largest bookmaker, from trying.
The advert, featured prominently at London, England train stations, proclaimed that Paddy Power was “The Official Sponsor of The Largest Athletics Event in London This Year”
Online Poker Movie ‘Runner Runner’ Filming Throughout San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gambling911.com is here in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico where “Runner Runner” has begun filming in locations throughout the island.
Dark Knight Rises Box Office Odds Scrapped in Wake of Mass Shooting
Oddsmakers at Bookmaker.eu have cancelled further betting on the weekend opening box office receipts for “Dark Knight Rises” following a shooting rampage at an Aurora, Colorado movie theatre late Thursday night during a screening of the film.
A gunman identified as James Holmes, 24, of Aurora, Colorado, killed 12 and injured 38 during the shooting rampage. A 3-month old baby was among those sustaining an injury during the attack.
Many theatres have since yanked screenings of the film following the incident.
Big Boss at Paddy Power Appears on ‘Undercover Boss’
Soon-to-be Head of Operations for Ireland’s biggest bookmaker Paddy Power, William Reeves, is currently appearing on tonight’s episode of “Undercover Boss”, airing in the UK.
Reality TV Shows ‘Pawn Stars’ and Hardcore Pawn’ in Ugly Feud
A feud has broken out between the casts of television's two most popular pawn shop reality shows!
The shows are "Pawn Stars," set in Las Vegas and seen on the History Channel, and "Hardcore Pawn," set in Detroit and seen on Tru TV.
"Pawn Stars" is the top-rated pawn shop-themed reality show on American television, and is one of the top-rated shows in all of cable television in the USA.
Betting on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 – Latest Odds
Correction: 4 pm EST is when the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 will air but won't be live. Contest kicked off 12 pm EST.
Betting on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 was in full swing at BetOnline here.
Dave Mason of BetOnline:
2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Odds
BetOnline had the latest 2012 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest betting odds for Wednesday July 4. All betting available here with a maximum limit on wagers
Joey Chestnut is the -9.5 favorite to eat the most hot dogs when matched up against Pat Bertoletti. Just to be clear, Chestnut will have to eat 10 more hot dogs than Bertoletti in order for the bet to be a winner.
Pat Bertoletti was listed as eating 11.5 more hot dogs than Sonya Thomas.
Paris Hilton Sex Tape Star Rick Salomon in Big One For One Drop Poker Event
Some of you might remember Rick Salomon as the other individual who appeared along side socialite and heir to the Hilton Hotel fortune Paris Hilton in a “leaked” sex tape. Salomon was also romantically linked (married for 80 days) to “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson, for whom Gambling911.com revealed last week now has her own online poker room – BamPoker.com. There is a certain irony in Salomon participating in a poker event called “The Big One”. We won’t go there though.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 Betting Odds
The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2012 betting odds had reigning champion Joey Chestnut as the big -700 favorite at Bookmaker. You would have to bet $7 to win $1 or $25 to win $10. If Chestnut is to win AGAIN you will be refunded your initial bet plus winnings (i.e. $7 +$1 or $25 +$10). This event takes place July 4th and will once again be broadcast on ESPN where it receives pretty good ratings.
Never Before Seen Episodes of Poker After Dark to Begin Airing Tonight
Two weeks worth of “Poker After Dark” episodes taped back in 2010 will air for the very first time on the NBC Sports Network (check your local listings) beginning Monday night, June 4, at 12:30 am ET.
Miss USA 2012 Odds to Win
Carrie Stroup here and Miss USA 2012 odds to win have been posted with Miss Texas the 5/1 favorite, followed by Miss Rhode Island at 7/1 and four state contestants each with 10/1 odds including Miss Pennsylvania, Miss Alaska, Miss California and Miss Ohio. Miss USA 2012 betting odds were available for wagering online here at Sportsbook (found under EXOTICS) where this Southern Belle has been placing bets for years
Celebrities at The 2012 World Series of Poker Include Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Ben Affleck
The 2012 World Series of Poker is already bringing out big name Hollywood celebrities to play, among them Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Tilly, Brad Garrett, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon, rapper Nelly and Jason Alexander, just to name a few.
Last year Simon, who was once married to Jennifer Tilly, made it relatively deep in the Main Event ahead of his fellow Hollywood colleagues.
Miss USA 2012 Preliminaries Wednesday Night: Odds on Final 15 to be Determined
Sportsbook will be releasing its updated odds on the final 15 to win the Miss USA 2012 following Wednesday night’s preliminaries.
Odds for immediately betting were available below and can be wagered on at Sportsbook here.
The pageant itself will take place June 3rd at 9PM ET on NBC and will air LIVE from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
High Stakes Poker Games Featured in ‘Killing Them Softly’ with Brad Pitt
“Killing Them Softly”, starring Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini of “The Sopranos”, debuted Tuesday (May 22, 2012) at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Odds to Win Miss USA 2012 Now Up: Rhode Island the Favorite
Sportsbook has just released its odds on the upcoming Miss USA pageant with Miss Rhode Island the early 7/1 favorite. (See all odds here available for betting)
Other notables includes Pennsylvania at 8/1 odds and Texas at 9/1 odds.
Miss New York was among the biggest long shots at 50/1.
Spiderman Toby Maguire Victims Recover Out of Court in High Stakes Poker Ponzi Scheme
Toby Maguire, who is best known for his role of Spiderman in that comic strip film franchise, has fully settled with victims in a highly publicized ponzi scheme involving Hollywood underground high stakes poker games.
WSOP Champ Jamie Gold Reveals Ghost Fetish (Video)
Jamie Gold's greatest fear is that his dead grandmother's ghost will see him naked!
Gold, winner of the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event, has stared down some of the toughest card sharks in the world, and gone all-in with the best of them.
He's endured the pressure that comes with the WSOP Main Event televised final table, earning pro poker's largest-ever cash prize--$12 million.
But when it comes to spooks, spirits, ghosts, ghouls or poltergeists, he's ready to fold every time.
Pokerist Texas Hold’em Mobile Game Announces Deal With Carmen Electra
Entertainer Carmen Electra has become the new face of the popular Pokerist Texas Hold’em hand held mobile game.
Electra that will see the long-time Poker fan appearing throughout its multi-platform Texas Hold ‘Em Poker game, Pokerist Texas Poker. As the “face” of the game, Carmen Electra will greet players in the game’s loading screen, Main menu, as the poker teacher inside the game’s tutorial, and as the dealer at each table inside the game.
Online Gambling Film ‘Runner, Runner’ Will Star Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake
A film that delves into the world of online gambling, “Runner, Runner”, will star two big names, Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake.
“The Lincoln Lawyer” director Brad Furman will head up the project.
‘Deal or No Deal’ Dealt Lifeline From Gambling Ban
Regulators have saved one of Great Britain’s beloved quiz shows “Deal or No Deal” by backing off of imposing gambling restrictions on it and other similar shows.
Couric vs. Palin Morning News Ratings Odds Give Former Alaska Governor Edge
Gambling911.com has released its own odds of a Couric vs. Palin morning news show showdown with NBC’s “Today” a 1/3 odds favorite to beat out ABC’s “Good Morning America”.
Casino Hires Robert De Niro as Celebrity Flack
You talkin' to me?
A casino in South Korea hopes you'll be listening!
The Paradise Walker-Hill Casino in Seoul, South Korea, has announced that it has hired actor Robert De Niro to serve as a paid celebrity spokesman for the casino.
The casino, which is South Korea's oldest and is open to foreigners only--meaning no South Koreans are allowed in--is located in the Sheraton Walker-Hill Hotel, a luxury hotel in Seoul that is popular with tourists and foreign business people.
‘All In – The Poker Movie’ Reviews: Archival Footage Run Through Washing Machine
An advance screening of “All In – The Poker Movie” was held Wednesday night and the reviews are out.
Variety Magazine had this to say:
‘Peep Show’ Actor David Mitchell Announces Engagement to Poker Hostess Victoria Coren
Actor David Mitchell placed an advertisement to announce his engagement to girlfriend and poker hostess Victoria Coren Tuesday.
The rather traditional announcement featured under the “Births, Marriages and Deaths” column of the Times of London read:
'The engagement is announced between David, son of Mr and Mrs Ian Mitchell, of Oxford, and Victoria, daughter of Dr Anne Coren and the late Mr Alan Coren, of London.'
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 14 Betting Odds Up Now
The 14th season of “Dancing With The Stars” kicks off tonight (March 19, 2012) and Sportsbook.com has your latest odds to win. This is Carrie Stroup reporting for Gambling911.com.
Poker Babe Shannon Elizabeth to Appear in ‘American Pie Reunion’ (Video)
One of poker’s biggest celebrity names, Shannon Elizabeth, is set to reprise her role of Nadia in “American Pie Reunion”, due in theatres April 6.
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Horse Racing Drama 'Luck' Proved Too Real for HBO
By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Horse racing has long withstood the deaths of its skittish, injury-prone thoroughbreds. Hollywood proved it lacks the stomach for it.
HBO abruptly cancelled its racetrack drama series "Luck" this past week after three horses used in the production were injured and euthanized during 10 months of filming in the last two years.
The abrupt fall of "Luck," which will end its single-season run on March 25, reveals the chasm between the racing and entertainment industries.
Jennifer Tilly to Appear on “The Simpsons” in Episode About Online Poker
Jennifer Tilly, star of the enormously successful slasher film “Bride of Chucky” and an avid poker player, will be appearing in an episode of “The Simpsons” next season. That episode will involve Lisa discovering that her dad, Homer Simpson, has stashed her college money away in an online poker site (hopefully it wasn’t Full Tilt Poker). Lisa must then learn how to play the game.
Tilly, who currently provides the voice for Bonnie Swanson on the animated series “The Family Guy”, will play herself.
Third Horse Death Results in Suspension of HBO Series ‘Luck’
All future production of “Luck” has been suspended, according to HBO. This news comes following the death of a third horse in connection with filming the racetrack drama.
The most recent incident involved a horse that had to be euthanized after sustaining an injury.
From the Associated Press:
Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdinck Millions Went to Pay Off Mob Bosses
Legendary performers Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck lost millions as a result of their manager, music mogul Gordon Mills, siphoning off the cash to pay gambling debts to the Mob, according to reports that surfaced this week.
Mills, who passed away from cancer in 1986, is reported to have owed $320 million in gambling debts.
The monies disappeared from Las Vegas shows that were on a retainer of $8,000 (£5,000) per week.
