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What the bloody hell is... The Turner Prize

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:04:51 +0000

Contorted dolls, burnt-out drains, magic eyes - Richard Douglas wants to know what the hell it means but, when it comes to betting on Britain's premier art prize, where should you put your money?

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week Eight: Think you can win Chicago the Olympics? No you can't, Obama

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:59:38 +0000

Our man Houghton is moored up in Copenhagen watching the Olympic bidding where he confidently predicts misery for favourites Chicago in the host city betting. Read why in another hilarious hit from his betting challenge

Olympic Host Bid Betting: Cash in on 2016 now!

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:06:06 +0000

The race to host the 2016 Olympics may not set fans' pulses racing but it does offer a prime betting opportunity, says Eliot Pollak.

Olympics Betting: Very close but Chicago yet to play their trump card

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:53:16 +0000

Madrid, Tokyo, Chicago and Rio De Janeiro are all in genuine contention to host the 2016 Olympics. But the last few days have seen all four candidates present their bids to most of the members of the IOC, and their success will have a big bearing on the outcome. Richard Douglas tells all.

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the highest UK temperature this summer will be 100F or more

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:05:11 +0000

It's going to be 'scorchio' all over the UK this summer and you can double up on the barbecue and bikini fun by making money from it. The Betfair Contrarian tells all...

The Betfair Contrarian: Why neither Cheryl Cole nor Megan Fox will be named FHM's Sexiest Woman

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:45:08 +0000

Yes, of course, they're beautiful but there's no way dual favourites Fox and Cole will lift the trophy of FHM's sexiest says the Betfair Contrarian.

Grammy Awards Betting: Prepare for pain Coldplay, you ain't gonna win a thing!

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:33:20 +0000

The English purveyors of epic indie-pop are nominated in loads of categories but are likely to miss out on the night...

Golden Globes Betting: Why Goebbel's theory is good news for Mamma Mia

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:16:36 +0000

Does economic downturn make it likely that the gongs will go to feelgood, throwaway films? Will it all be Happy-Go-Lucky on Sunday night and has Mickey Rourke body-slammed his way into contention? Richard Walker discusses the nominations for the 66th Golden Globes.

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Slumdog Millionaire won't win Best Picture at the Golden Globes

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:28:04 +0000

The Betfair Contrarian loves the movies, especially betting on them, and the much-lauded feel-good hit Slumdog Millionaire is [1.72] Betfair to win the Best Picture gong at the Golden Globes. Our man tells you why the favourite won't take the prize when the awards are announced on Monday....

The Next Doctor Who: "Who" is going to replace this man as the next Doctor?

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:41:13 +0000

Patterson Joseph is the odds-on favourite to replace David Tennant but that's not to say he's necessarily got the job. Richard Douglas talks us through Joseph's chances and those of the other candidates for the much-coveted role.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Betting: Why it has to be Hamilton

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:45:20 +0000

A very open market it may be but David Croft is no doubt as to who he wants to see walk away with the trophy on December 14th.

Five American writers who deserve to win the Nobel Prize for Literature

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:44:02 +0000