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Oscars 2012 Betting: Hugo and The Artist lead nominations

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:02:17 +0000

The Oscar nominations have been announced and the Betfair markets have gone live. So what are you waiting for?

Oscars Betting: King's Speech v The Social Network

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:52:18 +0000

The King's Speech is likely to win a clutch of Oscars on Sunday but Jack Houghton has found a value call in the Best Picture category.

Will the King's Speech reign over the 2011 Oscars?

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:30:12 +0000

With 12 nominations, The King's Speech looks all set to dominate the 83rd Academy Awards, and be the big story when we all wake up from our James-Franco-induced-slumber on the morning of Monday February 28. But which gongs is the film most likely to nail? Let us take you by the hand...

Kings Speech leads way with 12 Oscar nominations

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:17:39 +0000

Royal drama scoops a massive 12 nominations as Betfair punters prepare to get involved with the Oscars markets...

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week 31: To the Oscars we go!

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:14:46 +0000

After a bad few weeks dabbling in the world of racing, Mr Houghton is off to Hollywood for some betting redemption

The Betfair Contrarian: Why The Hurt Locker won't win Best Picture at the Oscars

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:24:10 +0000

Avatar blew the competition away at the Golden Globes but the Hurt Locker hit back at the BAFTAs, leaving things perfectly poised going into the big one. The Betfair Contrarian explains why one of the greatest war movies ever made won't be victorious at Sunday's 82nd Academy Awards.

Oscars 2010 Betting: Five bets from a film industry insider

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:08:38 +0000

It's that time of year again. Expensive dresses are being adjusted, commentators are musing over whether it really is "Mo-ay" or "Mo-et" and "impromptu" victory speeches are being rehearsed. Betting.Betfair's film industry insider selects five bets for the 82nd Academy Awards.

Oscars 2010 Betting: Ex-couple face off as nominations are announced

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:54:19 +0000

As the Nominations for the 82nd Academy awards are announced punters should peruse the lists to work out who might be worth backing in 2010...

Oscars 2009 Betting: Beyond the red carpet

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:47:10 +0000

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?

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

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:44:25 +0000

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:29:10 +0000

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

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:54:25 +0000

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.

What is Betfair saying about the Oscars?

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:43:24 +0000

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

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:35:57 +0000

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.

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

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:12:37 +0000

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.