Archive for June 5th, 2006

 

Britney Spears Files for Divorce

by Maria Starr | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
Reports out of a British tabloid (News of the World) say that a source close to Britney Spears has said “Britney has already started seeing lawyers about splitting with Kevin. She is serious about it and even though she’s pregnant she knows that she has to get things moving.” The source goes on to say: “It’s a very stressful time … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Christ, More Records for the Da Vinci Code!

by The Calculator | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
The Da Vinci Code sucks. That goes for the book and movie. You know it, I know it. But the rest of the world? They’ll fall for anything. Despite a sharp drop off in box-office numbers in the U.S., the most overhyped movie ever made from a crappy novel with less literary merit than a Harlequin romp for desperate housewives … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Taylor Hicks Has White House Connection

by Raindog | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
Taylor Hicks was a student of Laura Bush’s press secretary. Now the first lady’s press secretary is trying to get the Idols to come and do a Whitehouse visit when they pass through Washington next month on their national tour. Press Secretary, Susan Whitson, says of Hicks that “He was a C student who didn’t apply himself, but was very smart.” She recalled … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

2006 World Cup Preview: Group E Schedule & Odds

by Maria Starr | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
“In group E there are no clear favorites to move on and so for that reason I nominate Group E as the 2006 ‘Group of Death.’” (Bobby McMahon of Fox Soccer Channel) With all due respects to Group D, it appears as though a group featuring the likes of the Czech Republic (FIFA World Ranking: 2nd), the United States (5th) and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Calvin Ayre Speaks Out on US Internet Gambling Laws

by Maria Starr | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
In April, Bodog struck a deal for six Allegiant Air planes to take flight from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Shortly after the deal was announced, Allegiant backed out. Calvin Ayre, Founder and CEO of Bodog.com, argues in World Online Gambling Law Report that a US Government threat to file aiding and abetting charges against advertisers would not stand up … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

The Belmont Stakes Approaches

by Cadillac | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
The 138th Belmont Stakes is set to commence in only a mere 5 days. In a race that was amidst such hype less than a month ago with a potential Triple Crown Champ, has now quieted to an anti-climatic hush. It has now been 28 years since we have seen a Triple Crown winner, and with each failed Triple Crown … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker Viewer Wins Harley!

by The Calculator | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
Mark Stafford better not strike this pose on the highway. The Salt Lake City man and online poker player is riding off on a 2006 Harley-Davidson Soft-Tail thanks to his long attention span and Calvin Ayre, Bodog.com’s Founder and CEO. Mark emailed in with the correct answer during the April 15 airing of Episode 1 of the Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Jennifer Aniston Tops Box Office with Break-up

by Maria Starr | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
Summer movies starting to pick up steam at the box office For at least one day anyway, Jennifer Aniston (the former Mrs. Pitt) has taken over the headlines from Angelina Jolie (Pitt’s current squeeze). Aniston’s newest film, “The Break-Up” took in $38.1 million over the weekend, according to Universal Studios estimates, about $10 million more than was expected. It is also … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Betting on the Stanley Cup: Small Markets Spell Big Winners

by Maria Starr | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Edmonton Oilers? Huh? Hockey fans across the country were probably hoping to see a couple of big clubs (like the Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers) in the NHL finals, but with the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes competing for the Stanley Cup the matchup couldn’t be better for online sports bettors. Had you wagered $150 on … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Scarface Video Game Sponsored by Bodog

by Raindog | June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off
Set to release at the end of October, “Scarface - The World is Yours” focuses on Al Pacino’s character, Tony Montana, as he tries to rebuild his empire after he survives the famous final shootout scene at the end of the hit movie. With Bodog as a major sponsor of the new game it will feature Calvin Ayre as a non-playable … Read More Read More