Vince McMahon made plenty of headlines when he announced that the XFL would be returning for the 2020 season. But a group of football and media insiders are hoping to beat him to the punch by launching the Alliance of American Football in February 2019. Charlie Ebersol, son of longtime […]
Entertainment Betting
Ladbrokes Stops Taking Bets on Meghan Markle Wedding Dress Designer
If there’s an unknown outcome that people are interested in, you can be sure that someone is willing to take a bet on it. That’s why Ladbrokes accepted wagers on who would be revealed as the designer of the wedding dress worn by Meghan Markle — at least until a […]
Survivor Betting: Ghost Island Favorite Brendan Eliminated, Odds Now on Wendell and Stephanie
After four episodes of CBS Network’s Survivor: Ghost Island the favorite to win has been eliminated and others have emerged to take his place. Brendan Shapiro was voted out by the opposing Naviti Tribe. Shapiro, 41, was posted at +400 by BetDSI to win the television show that features contestants […]
‘Game of Thrones’ Betting Halted After Suspicious Rash of Wagers on Long Shot to Win Iron Throne
Spoiler alert: If you think gambling behavior can be predictive, you may not want to read this story about betting irregularities on “Game of Thrones.” On Monday, online gambling outfit Betway suspended all betting on an entertainment prop for who will sit on the Iron Throne at the end of […]
Who’s a Favorite to Be Next Pope? Betting Lines on Possible Francis Successors
There is no indication that Pope Francis is in ill health, but that hasn’t stopped oddsmakers from prognosticating about his death. Several internet betting sites have posted odds on who will replace the leader of the Catholic Church, and similar to bets about the British Royal family, speculating on the Pontiff’s […]