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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.

Oscars 2009 Betting: Kate is punters' leading lady

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:09:45 +0000

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.

Oscars 2009 Betting: Ledger in line for posthumous prize

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:11:50 +0000

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.

Oscars 2009 Betting: Blood makes Slumdog Best Picture bet

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:23:47 +0000

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?

Oscars 2009 Betting: Boyle a hot Best Director bet

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:48:43 +0000

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

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

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:23:57 +0000

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.

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

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:05:43 +0000

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

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

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:15:11 +0000

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

Oscars 2008 Betting Update: No place for old softies, Coen brothers to win Best Picture

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:53:42 +0000

ChickenDinner reckons Hollywood's reputation for hard-nosed cynicism is well earned, and can provide the savvy punter with clues to help them find the bargains in the Oscar winner markets.