Paddy Power Loves the Snogging
READ MORE: Big Brother, Event Betting, Paddy Power, Reality TV
It’s pretty amusing Paddy Power’s(and all of Europe’s) fascination with the reality show Big Brother.It seems like every day they have new prop bets about the show. Today’s in particular, piqued our interest:
* Snog = Full French Kiss
* If Kemal fails to kiss anyone throughout his time in the BB house, bets will be void
* Applies to the 1st person Kemal Kisses AFTER Day 42
* If Kemal kisses more than one person at the same time bets will be void
Who will Kemal Snog First?KEMAL AND GIVE US A KISS!!
Selection Prices
Makosi 11 - 8
Derek 7 - 2
Anthony 9 - 2
Orlaith 8 - 1
Craig 14 - 1
Eugene 28 - 1
Science 40 - 1
We always thought snogging had something to with boobs and sweaters, but apparently it’s just regular old French kissing. And if we were Science wouldn’t you just run up and stick your tongue down Kemal’s throat and collect some cash?
Who Will Kemal Snog First? [Paddy Power]
Dancing With the Stars: The Reality of Network Reality TV?
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
We here at Oddjack can be a little slow on the uptake, so let’s get this straight. For the last week, John O’Hurley – aka Seinfeld’s own J. Peterman – wore deadly short odds on winning it all on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars finale. Then, last night, the ABC soap star Kelly Monaco and her partner needed three perfect tens to waltz off with the hardware – no easy trick as no judge had given out so much as a single ten in the entire competition. And after looking a bit lost then nearly being dropped on her starlet skull as the music faded, Monaco landed the three perfect scores. So now the starlet on ABC’s own General Hospital wins the highest rated reality show in the ABC line-up and gets the fat crossplug on ABC’s Good Morning America. This after representing ABC on The Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast in May.
J. Peterman, we suffer with you, you magnificent bastard. Still, we’re glad we didn’t wager any money on your charm and grace.
Previously: J. Peterman On The Warpath [Oddjack]
Big Brother Betting With Hecklerspray
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
The natty Brits over at Hecklerspray have updated their Big Brother 6 odds list—we can’t even watch the show, but they make their lines so compelling it’s hard to resist. And Hecklerspray know how to treat their readers right: they offer free bets if you join Betfair. Enter the code WEB111 during sign-up for £10 free or WEB222 for £20 free. And they also offer a handy tutorial for how to use Betfair. We love these guys more than our George Foreman grill.
Big Brother Odds—Who’ll Be Nominated? [Hecklerspray]
Eurovision Killed The Radio Star
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
We’ll admit it. We have no idea what the Eurovision song contest is. We have this impression that it’ll be a bunch of dudes dressed in red leather pants playing electronic xylophones. Apparently, we’re not that far off. But, apparently, the Eurovision song contest is a big deal in(suprise) Europe. And to celebrate 50 years of Eurovision, they’re trying to pick the ultimate song that represents Eurovision and, of course, Paddy Power is taking action on it. The heavy favorite is “Waterloo” by ABBA at 4 to 7, which was the first song Oddjack roller skated to with a girl.
Ultimate Song in Eurovision [Paddy Power]
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Who Will Be the Next Slut?: I Want To Be A Hilton Odds
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
The reality series fever heats up again as online sportsbooksters Bodog have updated its I Want To Be A Hilton odds, showing lunky ranch hand Jabe as the heavy 2-1 favorite to win the competition and a chance to become a spoiled Hilton trogolodyte. For those uninitiated into the show, the idea is to take 14 wannabe contestants through a Hilton-style set of challenges as put together by mominatrix of the family, Kathy Hilton. Contestants compete in various Hiltonesque tasks challenging their etiquette, style, culture, and ability to make pouty faces and talk on a cell phone whilst getting pounded during a homemade sex video.
I Want To Be A Hilton Odds [Bodog]
Reality TV Betting: The First Cut Is The Deepest
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
So, one of the more popular things to bet on in the last couple years are reality TV shows. It’s one of those phenomenons that seems like a passing fad at the time and then, all of the sudden,it’s everywhere—like Burberry scarves or those weird shaws. And the summer is the perfect season to start getting hooked on a reality show that, chances are, will not get picked up in the fall. Instead of watching old Scrubs reruns or heading down the shore, why not follow the convoluted plot designs of Tommy Hilfiger’s The Cut? Foolish, you say? We think not. Would you really want to spend your money on something more worthwhile. Ignore your 401K plan. Can’t you see that moon-faced Julie is getting 9/1 odds on Bodog?
Reality TV Betting: Where Shit Turns Into Gold
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
It’s always fun to pick on reality shows. They’re easy targets. Yet, they’re also so compelling. Especially in the UK, where there is still massive fervor over Big Brother, and now, an even more contagious and mind-numbingly amazing reality treat: Celebrity Love Island.
On this show, a group of celebrities become stranded on an island and are forced to try to “get to know” one another for a chance to win, er, some cash and a chance at guilt-free banging. Most of the contestants are ones America may not be familiar with, except for Nikki Ziering, who was married to Steve from 90210 and bared her bazoongas in American Pie III, and Rebecca Loos, whose claims to fame include allegedly having an affair with soccer star David Beckham and giving a boar a handjob. For real.
Celebrity Love Island Odds Breakdown [Heckler Spray]
Celebrity Love Island Odds [Betfair]
Dance on Michael Hutchence’s Grave
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
Australian bookmaking outfit, Centrebet started taking action on who will win the lead singing job for flailing early 90s rock group INXS. Yes, the reality show won’t start here until July 11 on CBS, but given how crazy the Aussies are about INXS, it’s no surprise they’re already moving some numbers. “Never Tear Us Apart” is actually their national anthem(in addition to being Oddjack’s 9th Grade Farewell Dance Theme).
And could this be one of those Amazing Race situations where some insiders are abusing their non-disclose agreements and making some quick cash by showing the line? Possibly. If that’s the case, remember this name: WIL SEABROOK
INXS Rock Star [Centerbet]
CBS Reveals the Identies of Rock Star [Reality World]
Gentleman, Start Your Deadly Dehydration Process
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
Break out the hot rocks and dirty towels, it’s the 2005 World Sauna Championships. Yep, throw some money at which fat Finnish dude will last longest in a 110 degree steam room and come out looking like a life-sized scrotum. Everybody’s having fun. But not as much fun as the family in the picture to the right, obviously. Is that even legal?
World Sauna Championships 2005 Betting Preview [Centerbet.com]
Big Brother 6: Plenty of Humping Action
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
According to an IMDB.com news report, British betting agency Ladbrokes gave even odds Tuesday that a couple on the British version of Big Brother will be seen having sex on the reality show this season. According to the British advertising trade journal Brand Republic, Ladbrokes cut its odds from 5-2 after a 23-year-old female contestant told a 24-year-old male, “You’d be good in bed,” while he replied, “Well, you’ve seen me in the shower.”
Huhhh? Unfortunately, we don’t get to see Big Brother, but we can only assume that the male in question does something in the shower so spectacular it warranted that response. Like using his penis as a loofah, perhaps?
Will They Have Sex? [IMDB]
Big Brother Betting [Ladbrokes]
Big Brother 6 [Official Site]
Hell’s Kitchen Odds: Watch Chef Gordon Ramsay Make Adults Cry
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
Bodog has posted its odds on the newest, cruelest reality show, Hell’s Kitchen, featuring notoriously snatchy Brit chef Gordon Ramsay eviscerating hapless wannabe restauranteurs for a wild-eyed Fox audience. Picture The Apprentice, combined with Survivor, combined with the Iron Chef, combined with BBC comedy The Young Ones. Bodog listed current executive chef and tattooed badass, Michael, as the heavy favorite at 2-1. At 11-1, we have Dewberry, an overweight pastry chef, whose parents should be commended for having the foresight to so aptly name a child.
Non Sports Event Betting at Bodog [Bodog.com]
Hell’s Kitchen Homepage [Fox]
Yes, The World Is Made of Cheese… Carrie Underwood Wins!
READ MORE: Event Betting, Reality TV
Finally, something went right for us last night. Carrie Underwood overcame her 4/5 odds, Bo Bice’s hair dryer, and the freshly-dug-up Lynrd Skynrd to win the hearts of potato farmers everywhere and become the next winner of American Idol. Even though Bice was favored at 7/5, his gutteral hound dog growling wasn’t enough to topple the virgin Carrie Underwood.
But that’s okay. We’re sure that Bice has a long career ahead of him once Lynrd Skynrd tries to capitalize on their latest buzz, charter a small Cessna, and crashes into a swamp somewhere over Louisiana. We’re sure Bice would be able to step right in and form a group with any of the surviving members.
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