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Crystal Bowersox to win Idol? No chance...

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:38:49 -0500

Reckon Crystal Bowersox is all set to win American Idol? We explain why you should reconsider your prediction.

Handicapping the Oscars' Other Categories

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:09:15 -0500

We continue our look at the Oscars by assessing the chances of the nominees in some of the minor award categories.

Does value lie with Avatar or The Hurt Locker?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:17:42 -0500

In the first of a two-part look at the Oscars betting, we give the lowdown on the top picks for awards such as Best Picture and Best Director.

Eurovision 2009: Betfair set for Abba world record

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:44:02 -0500

Ahead of Betfair's Abba World Record on 14th May, we take a look at what makes Eurovision one of the biggest and most entertaining spectacles in the calendar...

UFC Betting: Could Manny's man help Hardy get a KO?

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:15:09 -0500

England's Dan Hardy fights former boxer Marcus Davies next month and he's called in Freddie Roach for advice ahead of the big night. Ralph Ellis fills in the details...

MAMMA MIA! LET'S SET AN ABBA WORLD RECORD!

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:03:15 -0500

Calling all Eurovision enthusiasts, karaoke Kings and Queens and ABBA admirers...

Oscars 2009 Betting: How do the BAFTAs and Golden Globes affect the Academy Awards?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:40:57 -0500

If you're considering a bet on the Sunday night's Oscars awards, you might want to read these punting pointers first. Chicken Dinner supply the essential info...

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Mickey Rourke will fail to win Best Actor at the Oscars

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:27:22 -0500

The Contrarian climbs into the ring to tell you why The Wrestler is in for a bout of disappointment on Sunday night.

Oscars Odds Update: There may be tears of sadness for Winslet come the big one

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:06:45 -0500

Richard Douglas thinks the Academy may tire of Kate when the gongs are handed out in Hollywood.

Specials Betting: The Grammy Awards Offers the Bettor a Lot of Value

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:48:19 -0500

When it comes to betting on awards shows a lot of people tend to shun them. The reason isn't that they are too difficult to predict but rather they are too easy to forecast.

Oscars 2009 Betting: Making Money on Short Shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:43:09 -0500

Everyone looks for the big payout including myself. When a 100/1 shot wins golf and you wagered on it, you feel like king of the world.

Oscars 2009 Betting: Boyle a hot Best Director bet

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:23:47 -0500

Brit director at the head of the betting thanks to Slumdog Millionaire...

Oscars 2009 Betting: Blood makes Slumdog Best Picture bet

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:23:16 -0500

The signs aren't looking good for Golden Globe winners, biopics and American political dramas. So, the question remains: who actually stands a chance of winning Best Picture at this year's Oscars?

Oscars 2009 Betting: Ledger in line for posthumous prize

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:22:45 -0500

Can any one of the stellar nominees defy the odds and pip the late Heath Ledger to the Best Supporting Actor oscar? Chicken Dinner doubt it.

Oscars 2009 Betting: Kate is punters' leading lady

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:22:16 -0500

Kate has the curse of the Globes, Meryl is frequently nominated but rarely rewarded and history suggests Anne is to young... So who will win best actress at this year's Oscars? Chicken Dinner attempt to provide the answers.