You can check out most of the current reality show odds over at our handy dandy Reality page, but we just wanted to highlight BetED's current odds for Dancing With The Stars:

Monique Coleman +1000
Joey Lawrence -150
Mario Lopez -350
Emmitt Smith -200

That's right, Blossom's brother is the favorite. Whoa! That sounded right in my head. Anyway, I'm on team Emmitt Smith, which means that he probably won't win. What is with Joey and the baldness and the not hairy chest? Is that not scary to you?

Check it!

Labels: Dancing With The Stars, reality

posted by Kari at 12:42 PM

So Bodog's got some odds up on whether or not Britney Spears will adopt a baby from outside of the country by the end of the year. The rumors were going around ever since she made a comment about how she wanted to adopt a baby from Africa earlier this year. Yeah, you can't really be Angelina Jolie. Sorry. But you can still bet on whether she will or not: Will Britney Spears adopt a child from a country outside of North America by December 31st, 2006?

Yes +415
No -760

Considering she just had Jayden James, and even he wasn't a planned pregnancy, I don't think she'd be in any hurry for another kid just yet.

Labels: Britney Spears

posted by Kari at 10:41 AM

betED.com Sees if Public likes Bush

With this year’s U.S. midterm elections expected to be the most expensive ever, there’s certainly a lot riding on the results.

Even bettors can have something riding on who will emerge the victor in the Nov. 7 elections, as www.betED.com is offering odds on the Democrats to win the majority of the House and Senate.

The odds available at www.betED.com for the Democrats to win the majority of the Senate are +100, and -150 to not win. For the House, The Democrats are at -125 to either win or not win.

The November 7 congressional race will be the most-expensive midterm election yet, with spending reaching about $2.6bn, said a non-partisan group that tracks US campaign spending.

The year "2006 will be the most-expensive election for US congress", said Sheila Krumholz, acting executive director of the Centre for Responsive Politics which tracks the influence of money on elections and public policy.

The group's research has found that spending by candidates in the November 2006 race represents an 18% increase on the last midterm congressional election in 2002.
"Money in this campaign has been flowing fast and furiously," said Krumholz on Tuesday in a telephone news conference.

She said the $2.6bn spending projection was a "conservative estimate" that could turn out to be even higher by Election Day.

"Candidates still in the running for house have risen on average about $760 000, while senate candidates have raised $5.8m since 2001," Krumholz said of the study released exactly two weeks before Election Day.

"Incumbent senators have a four-to-one advantage on their challengers on average; house incumbents have out-raised their challengers seven-to-one," she said.

The Democratic Party remains the most popular political organization before next month’s congressional ballot in the United States, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic contender in their district, while 37 per cent would support the Republican candidate.

For more info, check out www.betED.com.

Labels: politics

posted by Kari at 2:03 PM

Bodog has all your odds on Wesley Snipes's run from the government, who are looking for him for failing to file his tax returns. They really want him, since he owes about $12 million in taxes! Click for the odds today on whether he'll br sentenced by the end of the year.

•Will the government throw him in jail? They have to catch him first!
•But if he doesn't get caught, he won't go to court, and won't be sentenced. Click for the latest odds!

Labels: HollyWagers Weekly, Wesley Snipes

posted by Kari at 1:34 PM

There's a new report out today that TomKat's getting married on November 18th. It looks pretty credible, so head on over to BetED today to get a little cash before the holidays!

Will Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes get married in Italy before November 30th, 2006?

Yes -150
No +100

They're still up now, so get your money in!

Labels: TomKat

posted by Kari at 9:57 AM

Newlyweds Pam Anderson and Kid Rock are now trying to have a little Kid Rock of their own. Bodog of course has all your odds and asks: Will Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock announce that they are expecting a baby by December 31st, 2006?

Yes -110
No -130

It's pretty close either way. I'd err on no. I mean, you have about a week to get your bets in, so get to it!

Labels: Kid Rock, Pamela Anderson

posted by Kari at 2:09 PM

Poor Isaiah Washington. He got into a tiff with Patrick Dempsey on the set and called him a "faggot like T.R. Knight." T.R. Knight was sort-of forced out of the closet by making a statement yesterday and now everyone is shaking their heads at his unfortunate slur. So of course you can cash in on it! Bodog wants to know: Will Isaiah Washington of ABC's hit show Grey's Anatomy leave the show by November 30th, 2006 as a result of threatening co-star Patric Dempsey and making homophobic slurs towards cast-mate T.R. Knight?

Yes -500
No +300

Can't we all just get along?

Labels: gayness, Isaiah Washington

posted by Kari at 1:50 PM

It would have been a lot if you'd gone with him early. How much? Click to find out in our Project Runway wrap up.

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 7:50 PM

We've seen Suri, now it's all about the wedding. When, where, what kind? Bodog wants to know what kind of wedding ceremony they're going to have:

Scientology 1/6
Catholic 11/9
Jewish 19/1
Hindu 25/1
Sikh 35/1
Muslim 45/1
Pagan 50/1
Amish 100/1

I wish they'd have a Hindu wedding. It'd involve lots of flowers and statues of Ganesh, the elephant god. But unfortunately, it'll be an alien-sponsored, vitamin-enriched kind of ceremony, unfortunately.

Labels: TomKat

posted by Kari at 2:31 PM

Lots of stuff going on this week, but today the rumor going around is that Scary Spice, Mel B, was spotted in a West Hollywood lingerie shop boasting about how she's 4 months pregnant with boyfriend Eddie Murphy's child. They haven't made a public announcment yet, but Bodog already has your odds on when the annoucement's going to be made.

Yes +120
No -160

I'd say if she's talking about it, and they're getting more coverage about getting married, something's up. He's already got 5, she's got 1, let's just have ourselves a litter and have a drink.

Labels: babies, Eddie Murphy, Scary Spice

posted by Kari at 11:50 AM

Do it now before the finale tonight! Bodog has your odds on whether or not Jeffrey Sebelia will be kicked off Bravo's "Project Runway" during the October 18th season finale as a direct result of breaking the shows rules?:


Yes +165
No -240

Hmm. I know Laura made a big stink about it. I would hope he gets kicked off, just because I'm sick of his crap personally. He should've been voted out early in the season, but you know, drama.

I'm thinking it's going to be Team Michael Knight tonight. The show's due for a guy to win. Any guy with the same name as an iconic 80's character is all right in my book.

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by Kari at 1:07 PM

Well, season 5 of The Simple Life doesn't even start filming until next month, and doesn't even premiere until April of next year, but Paris and Nicole were photographed together last week, eating of all things. BetUS wants to know what'll happen on the next season of the "reality" show:

Nicole & Paris end friendship during 5th season +500
Nicole & Paris will have a cat fight on the show +300
Nicole will propose to Paris on the show +1800
Paris will propose to Nicole on the show +1800

I really want to see a catfight! Who would you bet on in that one? I'd take Paris-- at least she eats every once in awhile.

Labels: Paris Hilton, reality, TV

posted by Kari at 10:04 AM

From our friends over at BetUS

LETTUCE IS RECALLED THROUGHOUT WEST COAST – BETUS.COM PREDICTS WHICH VEGETABLE IS RECALLED NEXT

BetUS.com Posts Favorable Odds That Mushrooms Will Be Recalled Next

The FDA first posted a statement in multiple states warning the public to avoid bagged spinach due to an E. coli outbreak in early September. Recently, bags of lettuce have been pulled off shelves along the West Coast for the same reasons. This being the case, BetUS.com, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, has given the public a chance to weigh in and has posted odds on which vegetable will be recalled next.

According to the analysts at BetUS.com, mushrooms are the favored at 6/1 with Garlic being the least likely at 20/1. All other vegetables are running a tight race.

Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds regarding which vegetable will be recalled:

Garlic- 20/1
Cauliflower- 8/1
Mushroom- 6/1
Carrot- 8/1
Broccoli- 10/1
Squash- 14/1
Cucumber- 10/1
Red Cabbage- 14/1
String Beans- 10/1
Asparagus- 10/1

“At BetUS we try to take negatives and turn them into positives,” said BetUS.com spokesman Christopher Bennett. “We think this is an entertaining wager that everyone can enjoy since they can’t enjoy the vegetable of their choice.”

Additional sports and entertainment odds can be found at: www.BetUS.com.

Labels: random

posted by Kari at 2:31 PM

Here's a little something from our friends over at BetUS:

FRIDAY THE 13TH – PUBLIC FEAR PROMPTS ANALYSTS TO POST PREDICTIONS ON PUBLIC’S LUCK: SITE USERS LOG ON TO WAGER

BetUS.com Posts Odds On Likely Scenarios For Friday The 13th

October 10, New York – This Friday is Friday the 13th, and people are taking notice. To many, Friday the 13th is a day to fear, or at least be wary, and strangely, there is evidence to suggest that Friday the 13th is actually unlucky due to heightened anxiety levels amongst the public. Such anxiety has prompted speculation and distress surrounding this coming Friday, and the largest, most successful online sportsbook, BetUS.com posted predictions regarding lucky and unlucky events for the day.

Analysts at BetUS.com, the same site which posted odds on whether the world would end on 6-6-2006 earlier this year posted odds as to likely events on this coming Friday, October 13th. People are flooding the site to wager on what may or may not happen as a result of the unlucky day.

"Historically, we've seen there's a good reason to pay attention to Friday the 13th. Whether you believe in the superstitions, or not, many people agree the strangest things are bound to happen on that day and we've seen a flood of interest in this prop.”

Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds for Friday, October 13th:

Which of the following will occur?

The World to End: 1,000,000/1
You lose your job: 100/1
Your spouse leaves you: 500/1
You throw out your back: 250/1
You go bankrupt: 500/1
You get a flat tire: 50/1
You break your leg: 100/1
A bird will poop on you: 100/1
You will get sick: 50/1
You will get locked out of your house/apt: 50/1
Your car will get towed: 100/1
You will get a ticket (speeding, parking, etc.): 50/1
You will lose all your hair: 250/1
Your car will get stolen: 100/1
You will place a winning bet at BetUS.com: 1/1 EVEN ODDS
You will hit a Royal Flush at BetUS.com poker site: 250/1
You will find money: 50/1
You will slip on banana peel: 100/1
You will win the lottery: 500/1

Additional sports and newsworthy odds can be found at:
www.BetUS.com.

I'm thinking maybe I should try a throw a couple of bucks at Megabucks tonight and see how it goes!

Labels: Friday the 13th, random

posted by Kari at 11:38 AM

One of the many stories going around these days is that Johnny Depp and longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis are finally going to be getting married soon. Nobody seems to know exactly when, though. Bodog has your odds on whether the two will wed before Halloween: Will Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis marry by August 31st, 2007?

Yes -120
No -120

They're both the same odds, so you could throw your money anywhere. But don't be surprised if they do get married in the next couple of weeks.

Labels: Johnny Depp

posted by Kari at 12:24 PM

High Times Stony Awards!

Some of your favorite pop culture movies, celebs, and TV shows are up for Stony Awards, put out by the pot lovers over at High Times magazine.

Who's going to win? Take a shot today over at Bodog and make a little cash!

•Flavor of Love is favored to win "Best Reality TV Series." Click to see the odds and bet today!
•Late Night With Conan O'Brien looks to be the "Best Late-Night Talk Show." Click to see who else is nominated!
•And comedian/Fear Factor host Joe Rogan is the frontrunner for "Stoner of the Year." Click and check it out.

Labels: awards, HollyWagers Weekly, Stony Awards

posted by Kari at 12:21 PM

The Mark Foley scandal in Washinton has ruffled a lot of feathers, and politicians on both sides of the political spectrum are asking for House Speaker Dennis Hastert's resignation for keeping the scandal under wraps for so long.

Here's some current events-type action you can bet on right now over at Bodog: Will House Speaker Dennis Hastert resign from his position as Speaker of the House by October 31st, 2006?

Yes +390
No -680


He's already had a press conference to publically announce that he has no intention of resigning, but if he's given enough pressure over the next few weeks, could he buckle?

Labels: politics

posted by Kari at 12:27 PM

BetED wants to know what will happen to poor Mel Gibson. Rumor has it he's back on the sauce.


What will happen with Mel Gibson next?

Start attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings +500
Get arrested again for DUI +400
Flee to Australia and never return to the US +1600
Appear in public alongside Abraham Foxman +1600
Appear with Barbara Walters on The View +2000
Star in a Woody Allen movie +4000
Make another anti-Semitic remark in public +1000

Personally, I would want to bet on him saying "Sugar Tits" again.

Labels: Mel Gibson

posted by Kari at 12:43 PM

I know, it seems like such an obvious question, but nobody's really asking, except for Sports Interaction: Who Will Get Married Next?

Tom Cruise And Katie Holmes 1.53
Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie 7.00
Jennifer Aniston And Vince Vaughn 2.25
Denise Richards And Richie Sambora 34.00
Charlize Theron And Stuart Townsend 26.00

Now I know TomKat's in the lead, but really, they've had plenty of time to get married. We've seen Suri (or at least a baby that's supposed to be Suri) already, so what's the holdup? I would think Denise Richards and Richie Sambora are next, myself.

Labels: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Denise Richards, Jennifer Aniston, Richie Sambora, Stuart Townsend, TomKat, Vince Vaughn

posted by Kari at 9:35 AM

BetED wants to know: Will Martin Scorsese's film The Departed be Oscar worthy?

Yes -500
No +250

(Click on "Sportsbook," then scroll down to the right hand side to "Proposition," props numbers 411 and 412.)

Well, it's Scorsese, it's Leo, it's Jack. A lot of good actors in this. Did I mention it's Scorsese?

Labels: movies, Oscars

posted by Kari at 3:58 PM