It seems that Kiefer Sutherland has been as impervious to harm as his 24 character, Jack Bauer. Having a Canadian play one of the most patriotic characters on American television today is remarkable enough by itself. Combine that with the fact that Sutherland seems to be constantly getting super drunk and then a. getting arrested or b. making the headlines for acting like a complete fool and it is a miracle that his ability to assume the role of the ever disciplined Bauer hasn't been compromised. His latest shenanigans involve head butting a fashion designer because of what Jack (Whoops! I meant Kiefer) perceived to be a threat (Whoops! I meant insult) to The First Lady (Whoops! I meant Brooke Shields). He has, as a result, been charged with assault.

BetUS has lines on whether or not Sutherland will be arrested again in 2009. They have more faith in him than I do.

Will Kiefer Sutherland be arrested again in 2009?
Yes +150
No -200
A quick review of his rap sheet...
1989 and 1993 charged with DUIs and reckless driving. Plead guilty to reckless driving, DUIs were dropped.
2004 drinking and driving offense
2007 drinking and driving (while still on probation for his 2004 offense)
2009 assault charge (while still on probation for his 2007 offense).

Labels: 24, BetUS, celebrity arrests, DUI, Kiefer Sutherland, prop bet

posted by Mary at 12:38 PM

While both girls have their virtues, the odds favor Betty and she does seem like the best bet on the surface. After all, how will Archie ever provide for himself, let alone provide the lifestyle that Veronica is accustomed to? No, Archie needs a strong, solid woman who isn't afraid to work hard and support her man. In addition to Archie's practical needs, the writers will also be considering their readers. Given Americans love/hate relationship with do-nothing heiresses, it doesn't seem smart to alienate audiences by choosing the girl who engenders such ambivalence over the girl who engenders such devotion.

Then again where will the story go if Archie marries Betty? If he chooses Veronica, there are countless duck out of water options available as Archie and Veronica try to be partners to each other in worlds uncomfortable to both of them. Think that Veronica is the woman who will walk away with the prize that is Archie? The payoff is almost double at Bookmaker.

Archie will choose to marry Betty -150
Archie will choose to marry Veronica +110

Labels: Archie, marriage, prop bet

posted by Mary at 11:44 AM

You can wager on who will win at MTV's May 31st ceremony at BetUs or Bookmaker (BetUS has more exhaustive options).

Best Villain: Heath Ledger is as close to a sure thing as it gets.
It looks like Heath Ledger is such a favorite that betting $100 will only get you a $10 return if you win. After all, what young person can resist a talented, beautiful artist whose life ends in self destruction via drug use? The odds speak for themselves -1000.

Best Comedic Performance: James Franco (Pineapple Express)seems like a solid choice.
Franco is irresistible in general, but in a role he was born to play? Forget about it. James Franco +175

Best Female Performance: Kristen Stewart
The other ladies are fabulous and would have a much better chance winning at other awards ceremonies, but the MTV awards are all about the young and Kristen Stewart is the nominee who best fist the age demographic of the average MTV viewer. Not to mention the fact that "Twilight" was a much more popular teen movie than, say "Benjamin Button" or "The Reader" (movies which also have female stars up for the award).

There are lots of other wagers such as Best Movie, Best Male Performance, Best Kiss, Best Fight, Best WTF Moment and Best Song.

Labels: awards, Betting guide, BetUS, breaking down props, Heath Ledger, James Franco, Kristen Stewart, MTV

posted by Mary at 12:32 PM

Yes, it is true. You can already place bets on the 2012 Presidential Election (actually, you could have bet on this months ago). Look at it as a positive indicator that Americans are becoming more engaged in the election process. There are a variety of lines on offer - the Democratic and Republican Nominees, who will be elected and which party will be elected. Anyone who identifies with one of the two major political parties can benefit from the party to be elected bet. If you vote Republican and bet Democrat you will win (in some way) if either party takes the White House. Rinse and repeat for Democrats.

Right now at Sportsbook a $100 bet will win a $60 profit if Democrats win and a $120 profit if Rebuplicans win.

Party Elected

Democrats -160
Republicans +120

Labels: democrats, gambling, presidential election, prop bet, republicans

posted by Mary at 11:46 AM

It's not too late to bet on Dancing with the Stars. Who will the winner be? Gilles Marini seems to be a fan favorite in many ways, but it is hard to imagine Americans voting for a Frenchman (even a gorgeous and talented Frenchman) over a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader (nursing a publicly broken heart no less) AND an adorable Olympic gymnast (from Iowa no less). Then again, who knows? Perhaps we really are becoming citizens of the world.

Rush over to Sportsbook to get your bets in.

Gilles Marini -200
Melissa Rycroff +200
Shawn Johnson +250

Labels: breaking down props, Dancing With The Stars, prop bet

posted by Mary at 1:46 PM

Bookmaker thinks it will be "Transformers Revenge of the Fallen" and consequently has the line at +100. Seriously. The "Transformers" sequel. "Night at the Museum 2" also seems like a strong blockbuster possibility to them at +550. Seriously. The "Night at the Museum" sequel. Love or hate these movies, these could be great bets. To quote the ever wise Lisa Simpson "You will never go broke appealing to the lowest common denominator."

XMen Origins Wolverine +550
Star Trek +880
Angels & Demons +650
Terminator Salvation +500
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen +100
Year One +1100
Land of the Lost +900
Up +1300
Inglorious Bastards +900
Bruno +1300
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince +350
Funny People +1300
G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra +800
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian +800
District +1300

Labels: breaking down props, gambling, movies, prop bet

posted by Mary at 12:33 PM

With just two contestants remaining, sports books have their money on long time favorite, Adam Lambert. However, I think that bettors should consider the Gokey factor. Fans of Gokey have proven themselves to be outspoken, salt of the earth types who are not likely to join the Adam fan club. Will they be so disengaged from Gokey's loss that they won't view or call in? Or, will they call in and vote for Kris in order to show their distaste for his competitor?

If you want to bet for Allen, Bookmaker has some good odds.

Adam Labert -300
Kris Allen +250Both Bookmaker and Bodog favor Adam. If you favor him too, Bodog's line is a little better.

Adam Lambert 5/14 (-280)
Kris Allen 11/5 (+220)

Labels: Adam Lambert, American Idol, breaking down props, prop bet

posted by Mary at 11:32 AM

Bookmaker is taking bets on who will be suspended by the MLB for violation of their drug policy. For obvious reasons, A-Rod is a clear doping favorite (based on the lines). Reading the lines at face value, Adrian Beltre is also suspect. While he has never been charged, nor formally accused, Beltre did show up for his 2004 spring training with a 20 pound weight gain. He also managed twice as many home runs in his contract year than in his career average (average minus miracle year). Beltre denies every having used steroids while David Oritz claims he cannot confirm or deny drug enhancement use as he doesn't know if he has accidentally taken an MLB banned substance (If only we could all request judgment based on intention). Finally, Delgado and Greinke haven't been associated with any scandals, but they have both had amazing and seemingly inexplicable turnarounds.

Bookmaker has Derek Jeter listed as the least likely to be suspended, but Ryan Howard also seems very unlikely. Not only does he have a squeaky clean record, but Howard has also become the golden boy of clean play, getting tons of media love for following the rules.

A-Rod +300
Alfonso Soriano +650
Zach Greinke +900
David Oritz +500
Ryan Howard +600
Albert Pujols +600
Adrian Beltre +375
Carlos Delgado +500
Derek Jeter +1100

Labels: A-Rod, baseball, breaking down props, doping, gambling, scandal, Sportbet, steroids

posted by Mary at 11:21 AM

How many times in life do you have the opportunity to combine grade school and gambling? BetUs is giving you just such a chance with their lines on the 2009 National Spelling Bee. You can bet on the length of the winning word, whether or not the champion will be donning glasses along with their trophy, and the gender of the winner. Ladies have historically had a slightly stronger showing than men, winning forty three championships vs. forty one for the boys. However, this year the guys have the upper hand as they have more overall contestants. There are 150 boys and 143 girls competing this year, making this the biggest spelling bee contest in history.

The grand prize winner takes home 30k from Scripps. How much are you going to take home from BetUs?

Gender of Winner
Male -130
Female -110

Length of Winning Word
Over 9.5 Letters -130
Under 9.5 Letters -110

Winner to Wear Glasses
Yes +120
No -160

Labels: breaking down props, gambling, prop bet, Spelling Bee

posted by Mary at 10:50 AM

Just as CW is changing the face of television revenue, so too is Gossip Girl changing the face of fashion. GG is one of a number of shows on the CW that make up for their lackluster ratings with stunning product placement revenues. While ratings for the show have been modest, it is widely considered the most powerful fashion influencer on TV today. Not only do stores quickly sell out of items seen on the show, fashion designers are also admitting that the preppy chic personified by the characters is influencing their lines. Whether you are a fan of classic Lily or bohemian Serena, keeping up with the Van Der Woodsons isn't easy with the ladies of GG changing their handbags (ranging from $2,000 to $17,000) at least once an episode.

What are we non-upper east siders to do? What we must...Rely on wit and our knowledge of American Idol to get a Balenciaga bag on our arm. Bodog is still taking bets on who will win. Will it be Adam, Danny or Kris? Just make sure it is you. Check out detailed line information from Bodog and get a 10% Bonus on your initial deposit.

xoxo,

Hollywagers

Labels: American Idol, balenciaga, Blake Lively, gambling, gossip girl, prop bet

posted by Mary at 2:17 PM

Yes, sportsbooks are taking odds on the next strain of influenza. Bookmaker has lines on the following animals: Duck, Horse, Camel and Elephant, - all at +300. Which animal is the best bet?

Well, the WHO has pointed out that influenza, infections diseases and epidemics have all been on the rise - more than ever before. Many scientists link the rise in diseases and viruses to an increase in human travel and the industrialization of animal agricultural practices. Horses and ducks seem to be the only creatures from the Bookmaker list associated with the agricultural industrial complex. Horses may be a good bet because they produce larger quantities of the fecal matter scientists observe animals continuously expel and inhale, creating a vicious cycle of respiratory transmission. Ducks may be a good bet as well since aquatic birds comprise one of the largest pools of influenza viruses on earth.

Want more information on this bet? Visit Bookmaker to get the lowdown.

Labels: influenza, prop bet, swine flu, WHO

posted by Mary at 3:16 PM