Would you believe it? Awards season is almost upon us! Which means that the mother of all the award shows, the Oscars, is on it's way. This week over at Bodog, check out the odds on who may host next year's big show! This year, it looks like comedians are lined up for the job:

•Will old fave Billy Crystal handle the reins again?
•Last year's Best Actor winner Jamie Foxx may just want the entire spotlight!
•Mike Myers's chances look pretty good!

Start the season off right with these odds!

Labels: Oscars

posted by Kari at 2:16 PM

On Survivor, Amy goes home and we're all very sad. As people go, the odds at Bodog switch, and right now you'd be in a better position if you'd gotten on the Brandon bandwagon early on because he's moved all the way up to 7 to 2 odds (win 7 dollars for every 2 dollars bet). And he did look like quite the playa on Thursday (and also he looked HOT). But you've gotta know he's still a bit of a long shot if things shake out according to tribal lines. The original Nakum members are short after the merge, and unless new alliances have been formed, Brandon's in line to get picked off along traditional tribal lines.

Danni is still posting as the strong favorite at 2 to 1. She's flying pretty far under the radar right now, so who knows.

On The Apprentice: Donald Style, Trumpster tried to jump his ratings by firing four, yes FOUR, people. It was actually exciting, unlike the tedium of watching the teams blindly figure out how to sell sports gear. Anyway, not only does that mean less episodes to watch, it means a mass exodus from the available odds-getters. Bodog seems to know what we all know: That Randall would have to steal money from trump or spill red wine on Carolyn to lose at this point, but if for some reason you still think somebody else could win this thing, you might want to consider the long shot Marshawn at 10 to 1. You haven't seen much of her so far, but many of the past winners just wait until later in the game to shine, minimizing thier chances to put themselves on the line and fail early. She might be a force.

And yes, I also watched the lame ER rerun afterwards. Why Ray Liotta? Why?

Labels: reality, Survivor

posted by pregamejocelyn at 8:04 PM

I like looking at the entertainment props over at BetOnSports. If you scroll down a little bit, there are some props on the Jennifer Aniston/Vince Vaughn affair-thingie.

The best one, I think, is "Brad Pitt will punch Vince in the face" at +500. Being that it's neck and neck with "They will marry" (also at +500), I'd love to see the Celebrity Death Match betwixt those two. HOT.

Labels: Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn

posted by Kari at 1:07 PM

Apparently, ratings and action were so low on Martha's Apprentice that NBC decided to see exactly HOW BORING they could possibly make it as a challenge to themselves. At least that's my explanation for tonight's episode. Somehow, a show tonight that involved Susan Lucci, Todd Oldham, Chad Pennington in the dorkiest get up I've ever seen an NFLer wear and lots more CRRRRAAAAAZZZYY JIM...HE'S SO CRAAAAAZZZZYYY, still left me bored to tears.

Bodog has odds up on the winner and the favorites are Howie, Bethenny and ... Marcela? Huh? Amanda is at 14 to 1? That's insane. Right now I think she's got an excellent shot to win it. If I hadn't already hung my hat on Howie, I'd lay down some cash on her. She was powerful tonight.

Why is she so NICE to them? We know it's an act. We know she's stark raving beyatch material. This show could have been good. All those crazy people cooking in a kitchen. That insane Jim guy. The strange dude with the stogie. How did Martha, who is not boring, manage to make that show boring? Not only did I not care who went home, I got up and did this blog post rather than watch the end of the show.

Seriously, I care SO MUCH MORE about possibly betting on Janet's secret daughter than I do about that woman's eye cancer and her bond with the terror that is Fran Drescher.

Labels: Apprentice, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 10:45 PM

Now, Bodog's got some odds up on whether Janet's going to confess about the "secret" daughter she had with James DeBarge back in the 80's.

If you've seen the pictures (there's one here), the resemblence is a little uncanny.

Janet's rep didn't deny it-- just an official "no comment." Shady?

And what about Jermaine Dupri? What if he and Janet tie the knot? Can he even handle being a stepdad all of a sudden? Or maybe there'll be a new So So Def album about the new family. And Uncle Michael can guest on it.

Labels: babies, Janet Jackson

posted by Kari at 12:21 PM

Pick the next Bond Girl!

The next James Bond has been picked, and now it's time for the new hot Bond Girl to be cast! Who will heat up the screen with Daniel Craig in Casino Royale? Bodog has your numbers!

• Kiera Knightley could be the young Bond bombshell!
• Maybe Charlize will tower over the competition?
• Will Angelina be the hottest Vesper?

Go to Bodog NOW!

Labels: movies

posted by Kari at 2:35 PM

Sports Interaction has the early jump on the US Presidential election for 2008, and while it's a slow and tedious process, for the next two plus years, we'll periodically check in and see who's got the odds and who's got your vote, at least in betting dollars.

Let's start with the top five odds getters for the Republican presidential nominee. Why Republican? They're at the bottom of the page and I want to work my way up. But be sure to come back later because 14 potential candidates are posting odds right now, and I can't cover them all at once!

The Favorite: Rudolph Guiliani at 3.20
Oh, it's true, of all of the Republicans, he's the most presidential. He's got great pedigree and the nations LOVES him. He's definitely a likely nominee. But is he really the favorite? Will the Republicans really want to nominate somebody who is so associated with the September 11th attack, especially when the response to that attack has become a black mark on their current administration? Guiliani doesn't have federal government experience, though the argument is obviously that New York is like its own country! At 3.20 odds, he's running as the favorite at SIA, and probably still a safe bet. If you get on board now with your betting dollar, you could be smiling later. And not just because he seems like an upstanding guy who might have a shot at being president.

The TV Favorite: John McCain at 4.00
Is this guy even a Republican though? I watched him on The View, yes, The View, and while he's got admirable politics and balls the size of New Hampshire, would the Republicans really nominate somebody whose daily political thoughts and words don't represent much of the party core? I'm kind of suprised McCain is posting as a favorite. He's doing all the right things....lots of pre-election media, lots of sitting in the middle. Good things if you want to get elected president, but maybe not if you're trying to get your party's nomination.

Hilary- Light: Condoleezza Rice at 6.00
I know, I know, there are a lot of you who think she's more Hilary than Hilary. How is this woman posting as a favorite? First, to get nominated she'd have to be the first woman in the Republican party to get nominated in a presidential election of any kind, ever. Then she's got the war in the Middle East written all over her resume. THEN everybody thinks she's a George puppet. Not where my money is going, but maybe you know something I don't.

Jocelyn's Pick for Value: Tom Ridge at 8:00
I think Tom Ridge could get the nomination. He's competent but not super highlighted. He's participated in national security but kept enough distance not to get burned by it. He comes from a key state for electoral votes. He looks like what we expect our candidates to look like. I put $10 down on him now. Who knows? A year from now I may get that back. But honestly, how many other Republicans can really be a viable candidate?

Who is this guy? Bill First at 9.00
Bill First is actually the Sentate Majority Leader from Tennessee. The first thing that comes up when you Google him is "More Ethics Concerns for Senate Majority Leader Bill First." I wouldn't put money on him.

Anybody sound like a likely Rebulican nominee for President in 2008? Get your money in now before they start dropping like flies (or politicians when the media gets a hold of them) and the odds change. Or come back to HollyWagers later to see our analysis of the other nine likely Republican nominees, there may be more value with the longshots!

Labels: presidential election

posted by pregamejocelyn at 11:37 AM

MJ's next record company?

Michael Jackson's been through a lot this year. He's been looking to make a musical comeback for years now, and it's certainly possible if he starts fresh at a new label. Up until April 2006, Bodog's got the numbers! Get these odds NOW!

• Could Suge Knight boss him around at Death Row?
• What about Diddy? Could Bad Boy be the spot for MJ's next moonwalk?
• Or is 50 Cent's G-Unit going to be the new clique?

Check these odds out!

Labels: 50 Cent, Michael Jackson

posted by Kari at 3:52 PM

Well, Daniel Craig's gonna be the next Bond. Whoever he is. He's a hot little man regardless.

But who's gonna be the next Bond girl? Nobody's put up odds yet, but you have to be curious about who's donning the 2-piece next. Jessica Alba? Kirsten Dunst? How about Keira Knightley? Maybe Natalie Portman will take a sexy new turn?

If the odds go up, you better believe we'll give 'em to you!

Labels: James Bond, movies

posted by Kari at 2:30 PM

So a few days ago, Bodog posted betting odds on what the next product Apple would release was. You could bet on the video iPod. We all sat in the office and said, "OF COURSE it's going to be the video iPod. What else could it be?"

And then I didn't bet.

And then yesterday Apple announced this.

I coulda been a winner! I coulda used my winnings to pay for the video iPod I will now run out and buy. But I was too lazy and scared to bet. And now I will instead have to use my margarita fund to pay for my video iPod.

Damn.

Labels: iPod

posted by pregamejocelyn at 11:34 AM

It looks like there's a favorite for James Bond.

Did you put your money on Daniel Craig? If you did, Bodog would've given you a nice little payday!

The first "Blonde Bond"? Sounds tintilating!

Labels: movies

posted by Kari at 11:28 AM

The Donald and Melania. Bennifer 2. And now TomKat. Everybody's having a baby! What will Bennifer 2's girl be named? Will Melania and Katie have boys or girls? Be a part of the guessing game this week at Bodog! These odds are hot!

• TomKat: L. Ron Cruise?
• Bennifer 2: Wacky name or normal name?
• The Donald and Melania: An heir to the Trump Empire?

Get your bets in TODAY!

Labels: babies, Donald Trump, TomKat

posted by Kari at 3:58 PM

With all this talk of odds, we haven't talked about winning yet!

While there hasn't been an official announcement, we all know it's coming: Nick and Jessica. BetOnSports has had odds on them for months now. Now's the time to cash in!

And don't forget about the latest woes about Kate Moss. Over at Sports Interaction, you could've won a couple bucks if you thought she was going into rehab. I know I got a nice little $10 for a drink out of the deal.

At all of our books, there are events going on right now that you can bet on, so get in on all the fun!

Labels: Jessica Simpson, Kate Moss, Nick Lachey

posted by Kari at 2:16 PM

Bethenny and Marcela are still leading the odds at Bodog at 3 to 1 and 4 to one, but after their meltdowns last night, I can't figure either of them will make it through to the end. Bethenny looked like she was going to have a full on breakdown over selling a cake. And we all know the pressure ratchets up as the season goes on. Howie's right behind them at 7 to 2 odds, and he had a meltdown, too. I just can't imagine any of these three will actually win.

But Jim is at 9 to 1. NINE to ONE. He's annoying as all get out, but he has more of what it takes to make it through than Bethenny.

But I think the value may be on David at 8 to 1. It's hard to imagine some internet whiz kid winning this, but he was a great PM last night. And usually the people who are flying under the radar a bit at the beginning come on strong at the end. It's worth $10 of my money behind David to possibly win 80. That's all I'm saying.

I still want to see Dawn gone. I can barely stand her. And Alexis is no Caroline. That is all.

Labels: Apprentice, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 11:55 AM

So, you know, today was just going to be a little post about the (apparently) inevitable split of Jessica & Nick. I have to say I've been pretty much waiting for the announcement ever since Newlyweds premiered a while back. I mean, nobody made a big deal about Nick not being a virgin at his wedding, right?

But now, TomKat's gonna have a baby? Are you kidding me? My odds would be on whether Katie "miscarries" (in other words, was never pregnant in the first place), which causes friction between the two, and they break the engagement. Oh, wait. Unless there's a movie to promote for either one of them soon. Notice how the press releases don't say anything about a due date? Sneaky, sneaky.

Either way, Bodog's got some odds up on whether it'll be a boy or a girl. Good times.

(And what's with Nick Cage naming his kid after Superman's birth name, Kal-El? Should TomKat name theirs Bruce Wayne? How about Peter Parker? David Banner? Lois Lane? Rogue?)

If Tom manages to convert Oprah with this kid, I'm moving to Amsterdam.

Labels: Jessica Simpson, Katie Holmes, Nick Lachey, Tom Cruise, TomKat

posted by Kari at 1:11 PM

The most famous face of Scientology, Tom Cruise, is buying a house right down the street from Oprah Winfrey. Does he have plans to convert her to a new religion, and maybe getting more American housewives into Scientology? Bodog has the odds on whether Oprah will convert before the end of the year. Check out these odds!

•Maybe Tom's jumping on her couch convinced her?
•Is Tom Cruise full of it?
•Will Stedman convert with her?

Yes or No, get in on the action!

Labels: Oprah, Tom Cruise

posted by Kari at 1:17 PM