Oscars

Oscars 2009 Betting: Beyond the red carpet

Richard Douglas / 19 February 2009 / Leave a comment

They may not be as recognisable as their A-list counterparts but the nominees for the Other Oscars are equally deserving of recognition, says Richard Douglas. But who should you back to take the awards?...Read more »

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

Chicken Dinner / 19 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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......Read more »

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

The Betfair Contrarian / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Kate Winslet will miss out on Best Actress at the Oscars

The Betfair Contrarian / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

With the red carpet ready to be unfurled on Sunday, the Contrarian turns his attention to the 81st Annual Academy Awards and tells us why Kate Winslet will not win the Best Actress award....Read more »

What is Betfair saying about the Oscars?

Editor / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

These live updating tables from Betfair Predicts give you the latest from all the key markets ahead of the big event......Read more »

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

Richard Douglas / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The Baftas have been and the Brit actress picked up another award, but Richard Douglas thinks the Academy may tire of Kate when the gongs are handed out in Hollywood....Read more »

Oscars Betting 2009: Will Penelope cruise it to the Best Supporting Actress crown?

Chicken Dinner / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Cruz's performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona has shot her to the top of the betting. But what all of all the other (almost) leading ladies? Chicken Dinner fill you in....Read more »

Oscars 2009 Betting: Kate is punters' leading lady

Chicken Dinner / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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....Read more »

Oscars 2009 Betting: Ledger in line for posthumous prize

Chicken Dinner / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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....Read more »

Oscars 2009 Betting: Blood makes Slumdog Best Picture bet

Chicken Dinner / 23 January 2009 / 2 Comments

The signs don't look good for Golden Globe winners, biopics and American political dramas. So who does stand a chance of winning Best Pciture at this year's Oscars?...Read more »

Oscars 2009 Betting: Boyle a hot Best Director bet

Chicken Dinner / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Oscars 2009 Betting: Rourke's got the Leading Actor award in a half-nelson

Chicken Dinner / 22 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Mickey Rourke's resurrection seems sealed - he's a firm favourite to lift the best actor award. Chicken Dinner run through the nominees and their likely chances....Read more »

Oscars Betting: Which red carpet raider will have an Oscar in hand on Sunday night?

Chicken Dinner / 19 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Who'll be making the weepy speeches? Chickendinner run through the leading candidates and the lively outsiders...Read more »

Oscars 2008 Betting Update: Only certainty is Myleene won't get one

Chicken Dinner / 12 February 2008 / Leave a comment

The mischievous Bafta judges showed this week that awards don't always go to the favourites. ChickenDinner picks out some tasty outside bets...Read more »