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BetUS.com has odds on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

By: Seth Edward O'Neal

seth-edward-oneal.jpgCan you believe that?

With all the hype surrounding Super Bowl XLIV this Sunday, BetUS.com wants all of you to bet on a couple of movie stars who are having some sort of ”love spat” if you will.

Of course, since most of you still fantasize about Angelina Jolie, those folks from BetUS.com know ya’ll will bet on these betting odds anyway since the Super Bowl is still more than a couple of days away and you don’t have anything else to do.

And in case you haven’t heard, there are rumors that claim Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are splitting up. Of course, we have no idea if the rumors are actually true are not but as far as Brangelina is concerned, the Hollywood couple were having dinner when the rumors broke out.

So where did the rumors come from? Apparently, it all began after Brad Pitt’s real estate purchase. Pitt bought a new house next door to the one he currently shares with Jolie and according to the rumors, the house Pitt bought is going to be a bachelor pad so he and Jolie can split up.

The rumors also claim that Pitt wanted to live next door so he can still be close enough to the kids.

However, according to TMZ.com, the house in question was actually bought back in August of last year, that means Pitt already bought the house waaay before any of the rumors about them splitting up came out. TMZ also explained that Pitt bought the house so he could expand the sprawling estate he and Angelina already own.

Of course, that won’t stop you from speculating right? That’s why…

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Rashad Evans vs. Rampage Jackson at UFC 113?

By: J.J. Jack

Well, that’s what they’re working on.

After barely escaping the third round to beat Thiago Silva via unanimous decision at UFC 108, UFC president Dana White already has plans for Rashad Evans’ next fight and that’s a light heavyweight grudge match with rival Quentin Rampage Jackson for UFC 113 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

You read it, Rashad Evans wants a shot at Rampage and Dana White is more than happy to give it to him. And since he just barely edged Silva, a collision course with Rampage was only a matter of time before Evans goes after a shot at the title.

Rashad Evans wants a shot at Quentin Rampage Jackson so bad that he admitted he wants Rampage more than a shot at the light heavyweight title at this point.

”Getting to fight him [Rampage] would be a good opportunity to say the least,” Evans said at the UFC 108 post-fight press conference.

Evans admits he wants to fight Rampage more than getting a shot at the title. After all, a fight with Rampage at UFC 113 means a hefty payday anyway. If Evans were to take the shot at the light heavyweight title, it would be in the late summer the earliest, THAT’s if the winner in the Machida – Shogun rematch come out unscathed.

Besides, Evans believes he isn’t ready for another shot at…

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Quinton Rampage Jackson quits the UFC

By: J.J. Jack

And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine that Jackson is the latest guy to have a feud with UFC president Dana White.

Yep, in a shocking turn of events, the UFC lost one of it’s more popular MMA fighters after fight fans learned that Rampage Jackson was quitting the UFC. You read it, he’s quitting, but since MMA fighters who have feuded with White ended up coming back to the UFC anyway, we’re really not sure if this thing is for real this time or not.

But as far as Quinton Rampage Jackson is concerned, it’s as real as it gets, for now. And after Dana White called this former UFC light heavyweight champion a baby for choosing to pursue the movie business and put his MMA career on hold, Jackson doesn’t want anything to do with White’s balding chrome right now.

rampage_jackson”Rampage is a grown man,” Dana White said. ”He’s acting like a baby right now, but he’s a grown man. If he wants to be in the movie business, Rampage, good luck to you, man. I hope he makes it big, and I’m not being sarcastic. I hope the movie thing works out for him. If that’s what he truly wants to do, and that’s what he feels and that’s what he thinks his career is, I wish him all the luck in the world.”

In case you didn’t know, Rampage Jackson will be in the new ‘A-Team‘ movie as B.A. Baracus, the character Mr. T himself played back in the day. Rampage figured getting this movie deal was more important than…

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You want some useless shit to bet on? How about betting on the 2009 MTV Movie Awards?

By: Syndicate

And guess what, BetUS.com actually wants you to.

In case you didn’t know since you’re too dumbstruck about the way the 2009 NBA Playoffs are coming around, we’ll be having the annual MTV Movie Awards on May 31 and since sportsbooks pretty much have everything covered, from the NBA Playoffs to Calvin Borel’s quest to win the Triple Crown trail without actually winning the Triple Crown, why not bet on some awards show?

Well, BetUS.com is letting you bet on the 2009 MTV Movie Awards and they already have odds posted on stuff like which movie will be voted in as the best one or who will be voted in as the best villain among the nominated films.

Heath Ledger(Since the late Heath Ledger is once again, nominated, we reckon he’ll once again get the award in his rendition of the Joker.)

The MTV Movie Awards on May 31 is reaching a fever pitch across the country as fans are gearing up to tune in and see their favorite stars participate in the annual entertainment industry spectacle.

In addition to the excitement of seeing their favorite stars walk the red carpet and anticipating who will win which awards, fans, particularly fans who like to gamble, are also taking advantage of the odds posted on BetUS.com to get early insight…

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BetUS.com is on Top of Lindsay Lohan

By: Seth Edward O'Neal

seth-edward-oneal.jpgNo, we’re not insinuating that BetUS.com is literally on top of Lindsay Lohan in the missionary position.

What we mean is our friends from BetUS.com has started to milk on the Hollywood celebrity’s life. Apparently, Lindsay Lohan has been having quite a colorful one and BetUS.com has posted odds on what they think will happen to the celebrity next.

You read it, thanks to the online betting site BetUS.com, you can now bet on what you think will happen to Lindsay Lohan next. BetUS.com is on top of everything about Lindsay, from Lohan recording an album to what color will she use to dye her hair with.

Lindsay LohanSilly, yes. But since it might prove to be profitable for you, why care. But why all the sudden interest for the troubled star?

Apparently, Lindsey Lohan’s well publicized break-up with DJ girlfriend Samantha Rosnon culminated with the cover of US Weekly and a quote from the troubled star alluding to the fact that she feels ‘’so alone.”

The star has seen her share of controversy over the course of her once promising career, and it seems that she may have truly hit bottom.

Speculation in the gossip rags and on the entertainment beats as well as amongst…

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Freddy Deeb wins 2009 WPT Celebrity Invitational

By: Seth Edward O'Neal

seth-edward-oneal.jpgJust pretend this story interests you.

The 2009 World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational was a colorful event. The Commerce Casino was filled with hundreds of poker pros and celebrities all vying for a World Poker Tour title and a chance to donate to charity. In the end, it was WPT Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic winner Freddy Deeb who walked away with the championship and $100,000 in winnings.

It only took 73 hands for the final table to play out. Just seven hands into the game, Jose Tavares was sent home in 6th place with $5,000. The blinds were a staggering 30,000-60,000 with 10,000 ante and Tavares pushed all-in pre-flop with his A-Q with around a million in chips. Unfortunately for him, he was called by Nick Gonzales who held Pocket Rockets.

Freddy KruegerOttavio Tassone was the next to go when he lost against WSOP bracelet holder Scott ”BigRiskky” Clements. Tassone shoved all-in before the flop with K-J and was countered by a push by Clements with Pocket eights. The board didn’t help Tassone and he ended up in 5th place with $10,000.

Clements’ victory was short-lived as he was the next to bust out with $15,000. After Tom Hall raised to 200,000 pre-flop, Clements pushed all-in for 1.32 million. Hall called Clements with As-3s. Although Clements was ahead A-9, the flop gave Hall trips with 3-3-2.

The blinds were at 40,000-80,000 with 10,000 ante when…

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Refaeli is 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl

By: J.J. Jack

Leonardo DiCaprio will be proud.

You read it, Leonardo DiCaprio’s main squeeze, Bar Refaeli, just landed on the cover of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue after the cover was unveiled on the ”Late Show with David Letterman.”

There were already rumors that Bar Refaeli was the publisher’s pick for what would be yet another iconic issue. Everybody has been talking about the 23-year-old Isreali model since she became the new face of Marks and Spencer’s Valentine’s Day lingerie range, and now that she’s SI’s no.1 babe, you can bet your ass she would be talked about for quite a while.

Heck, with MTV courting her to revive their ”House of Style” show pioneered by Cindy Crawford back in 1990, I guess it already started.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli Bar Refaelivisited Israel in 2007 trying to slip into the country unnoticed on a night flight from Frankfurt, Germany. Unfortunately for the two celebrities, the aircraft was also carrying a group of Israeli reporters, (yes, they have paparazzi in that country too…) on their way back from a press junket in Ireland.

By the time DiCaprio and Refaeli got to her family’s home in an upscale Tel Aviv suburb, it had been besieged by dozens of photographers.

While in Israel, DiCaprio and Refaeli paid an after-hours visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and later visited the Western Wall and its subterranean tunnels in the Old City. Police kept cameras back to shield the famous couple from exposure.DiCaprio has received Oscar nominations for his roles in ”What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” ”The Aviator” and ”Blood Diamond.”

Refaeli was featured in previous Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, once…

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SportsBetting.com betting tips on the 2009 Oscars

By: J.J. Jack

Yes, they actually have betting on it.

And in case you have no idea what we’re trying to stress here, it’s the 81st Annual Academy Awards and online betting giant, SportsBetting.com, is offering tips on who to bet on, aside from the fact that they actually have betting odds posted for it on their site.

Bettors are gearing up for the 2009 Oscars this Sunday and while Hollywood is making preparations, so are the bettors. Entertainment bets and propositions are gaining in popularity as more online sportsbooks are offering a wide variety of options related to movies and the like. And as a result, we have a number of these fun Oscar prop wagers floating around for this Sunday’s awards show.

Anne HathawayLet’s have a look at a few of the Oscar wagers that have been popular with bettors heading into this weekend.

After fading into the abyss, Mickey Rourke has become relevant in Hollywood again. Thanks to his compelling portrayal of over the hill wrestler Randy ”The Ram” Robinson in the film ”The Wrestler.”

Mickey Rourke (+100) is up for Best Actor. Bettors like his chances since underdogs pay big and you can’t go wrong with a guy who has a match at WrestleMania right?

While much of the talk surrounds ”The Ram,” Sean Penn’s turn as openly-gay politician Harvey Milk in the movie Milk is the performance tabbed as the most likely to win this category. Sean Penn

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Poker is a Skill Game, not a Game of Luck. Really now?

By: Seth Edward O'Neal

seth-edward-oneal.jpgApparently, that’s what a judge from Pennsylvania thinks.

Here’s one victory for poker folks who are forced to tangle with so many legal issues just to enjoy the game they love. In a decision handed by one judge from Eastern Pennsylvania, poker has now been officially declared (at least in his courtroom) as NOT a game of luck. Instead, he goes on to state that poker is a game of skill, something poker fans been harping about since time immemorial.

The judge those guys should applaud for this decision is Columbia County Judge Thomas A. James. In his ruling, James absolved a certain Walter Watkins who was slapped a lawsuit after a poker game he was hosting was raided.

Unfortunately for Watkins, Shannon Elizabethan undercover Pennsylvania state trooper was present during his little ”poker tournament.” During the sessions, Watkins stressed that he wasn’t charging rake. Instead, he merely encourages players to tip his dealers after every hand.

Nothing wrong with that. After all, it’s a difficult job. (Especially for those people who don’t like math anyway…)

Judge James based his decision on, among other factors, the numerous poker books available that talk about the skill factors involved in poker. His logic? If chance predominates the game of Texas Hold’em, it is gambling. Since skill predominates the game, (according to this judge anyway who, I reckon, plays poker as well…) Texas Hold’em should…

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Mike Tyson is afraid of Pussy and Money

By: J.J. Jack

What the?!?

You read it, after becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world during his early days and biting chunks of Evander Holyfield’s ear years later, Mike Tyson is afraid of pussy and money all of a sudden.

Apparently, Mike Tyson has this documentary film entitled ”Tyson” in which the former boxing champion stars in. (After all, the movie WAS named after him…) And for some reason, the Sundance Film Festival honored him for it, letting him to become the first ear-biting, convicted-rapist former heavyweight champion to receive a standing ovation in Sundance.

Mike Tyson”I’m just pretty humbled to be here,” Mike Tyson said, wearing a tuxedo that tried to give him a decent look for a change but was pretty much destroyed by that ghastly tattoo on his face.

”I hope you guys liked the documentary. I’m in the boondocks with this. I had no idea it would come to this degree of success or anything; I was anticipating probably this would be hot on the corner of 125th Street, but I had no idea such an amalgamation of people would just rally together here to support me. I can’t express my appreciation and gratitude for this moment.”

Yes, those words came from Tyson. It didn’t sound like…

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