The Sopranos cast got a standing ovation at last night's show, and let's face it, I would've been standing up too.

(But that's only because it's finally over. Oh fine, and the show was good, I guess.)

Here's a post-Emmy recap of what you would've won, with the odds each category had going into the weekend:

Outstanding Drama Series -- The Sopranos (1/6): They had the odds that were pretty much saying they were a lock for the win, so if you had put down $6, you would have only won $1, plus your original $6. And a $1 profit isn't a whole lot to win.

Outstanding Comedy Series -- 30 Rock (9/5): This was my personal pick to win, even though it had some tough competition from The Office and Ugly Betty. And it would've been a nice little bit of cash: for every $5, you won $9 plus the original $5, so that's almost a double-up.

Outstanding Reality-competition Program -- The Amazing Race (11/10): This one was pretty much a given, because it wins every year. So, of course, the odds weren't geared towards getting you any money-- just that dollar.

Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) -- South Park: Make Love, Not Warcraft (3/2): This show actually had a little competition from Emmy powerhouse The Simpsons. But the thing is, this particular episode was probably the best episode they've done since season one. Again, only $1 profit, so not a whole lot of money.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series -- Ricky Gervais - Extras (7/2): Ricky Gervais was my personal pick in this category, and that was even despite the powerhouse of Steve Carell. And a $5 profit isn't too shabby, either.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series -- America Ferrera - Ugly Betty (2/5): America was pretty much a lock for this category, especially after winning the Golden Globe. And for every $5, you would've just won $2, so the money there wasn't a huge profit margin.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series -- James Spader - Boston Legal (13/2): This was your big winner, especially if you bet as much as you could-- for every $2, you won $13. James was my personal pick (like, really personal), but I was pretty sure that James Gandolfini was going to take it. Just goes to show not all the locks are really that locked.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series -- Sally Field - Brothers & Sisters (9/5): Sally had pretty decent odds going in, but for me, she was the hedge bet for Edie Falco on The Sopranos. But, it's Sally Field. She's always good. And you got a $4 profit if you bet on her, which is nice. Not great, but nice.

Labels: 30 Rock, America Ferrera, Boston Legal, Brothers And Sisters, Emmys, Extras, James Spader, Ricky Gervais, Sally Field, South Park, The Amazing Race, The Sopranos, Ugly Betty, wrap-ups

posted by Kari at 1:17 PM

You only have a few days left to bet on the Primetime Emmys on Sunday and get some early fall cocktail cash! Our handy Betting Guide has all the odds you need for the showdowns and standouts in all the major categories.

America Ferrera could take it home as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Ugly Betty-- she snagged the Golden Globe, so it could be her year.

The Sopranos bowed this year to a mixed finale. Does it mean that James Gandolfini's taking home more Emmy gold?

Get the guide and get your bets in now before Sunday!

Labels: America Ferrera, awards, Emmys, James Gandolfini

posted by Kari at 1:41 PM

If you had bet as soon as the nominations were out, here would've been your results from the betting guide with just a measly $10 a bet:

Outstanding Drama Series: 24 (7/2): Really, you didn't have to spend a whole lot of money for a pretty much sure thing.
Outstanding Comedy Series: The Office (1/1): They had even odds from the start, so you were almost guaranteed your money back.
Outstanding Reality-Competition Series: The Amazing Race (1/1): As much as I wanted Project Runway to win, this was a given.
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Tony Shalhoub, Monk (3/1): Let's face it: everyone loves Tony Shaloub. I would've voted for him, too.
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Kiefer Sutherland, 24 (2/3): You could've made a tad on this. But you should've jumped on this early.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine (18/1): Now, seriously. This would have made you some real money early on. $180? Yikes.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (13/7): This would've gotten a little bit as well. It wasn't the sure thing, though, which made it worth it.

Labels: awards, Emmys

posted by Kari at 2:15 PM

Hey! The Emmy's are this weekend - but you knew that! Get your bets in people - Awards shows are the number one way people make money betting on entertainment because there aren't a lot of variables involved (you know, like on reality shows when Terry fell off the balance beam in the last challenge instead of winning the entire Survivor prize like he should of.

Kari wrote you a betting guide to the Emmy's. Check it out!

Labels: awards, Emmys

posted by pregamejocelyn at 1:41 PM

August 27th is one of the biggest award shows of the year, the Emmys! And, of course, we've got your guide to all the major categories this year. The biggest surprise so far has been the shutting out of major powerhouse shows like Lost and Desperate Housewives. What other surprises will this year's ceremony bring? Get the info and get yourself some cash for the fall!

Labels: awards, Emmys

posted by Kari at 2:41 PM