We love ladies from lots of lands so we love betting on the Miss Universe pageant. This year's competition is being held in Vegas and 83 countries will be represented by 83 amazingly attractive hotties. Blogs and forums are aflutter with predictions on which worldly woman will win the crown.

Miss Philippines, aka Venus Raj, is favored on many betting sites, along with Miss Mexico (Jimena Navarrete), Miss USA (Rima Fakih), and Miss Russia (Irina Antonenko). However, in the last few hours, Miss Ireland (Rozanna Purcell) has moved up in the odds. Other favorites include Miss Columbia (Natalia Navarro) and Miss Venezuela (Marelisa Gibson).

It's really anyone's game! Take a tumble during a dance number or say something stupid during the interview and it's ta ta tiara! Here are the odds for the top twenty, according to PaddyPower.com:

Miss Philippines - Venus Raj  6/1 
 
Miss Mexico - Jimena Navarrete  13/2 

Miss Ireland - Rozanna Purcell  8/1 

Miss USA - Rima Fakih  9/1 
 
Miss Russia - Irina Antonenko  12/1 
 
Miss Colombia - Natalia Navarro  12/1 
 
Miss Brazil - Debora Lyra  14/1 
 
Miss Venezuela - Marelisa Gibson  14/1 
 
Miss France - Malika Menard  14/1 
 
Miss Indonesia - Qory Sandioriva  16/1 
 
Miss Sweden - Michaela Savic  16/1 

Miss Australia - Jesinta Campbell  18/1 
 
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Lovers of the popular Facebook game Farmville may soon swap their swine for slots as Last Legion Games unleashes Golden Nugget Vegas Casino. The game relies on the same basic concept, where players start with a small casino with one slot machine and build it up to mega money-making monolith.

Visit your friends' casinos to earn more points and purchasing power. Add more slots and table games to bring in the high rollers. Real money gambling may be an option, but since the game is still in beta, play money is the currency currently.

Other casino games have been presented to Facebook users before, only to crash and burn. Will the Golden Nugget game succeed? According to The Business Insider, the graphics are much sharper, with avatars "that really pop", and the look and feel closely resembles that of the real Golden Nugget Casino. Even small details will be continuously updated, such as employee uniforms.

So, if you haven't been spending enough time on Facebook already, here's a great excuse to get glued to your computer!

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Categories: Casino News

Just like we predicted, MichaelJacksonCasino.com didn't stay open for long. While the name of the site owner has managed to remain a mystery, a man named Howard Mann claims to own the copyright for the MJ photos used on the site. Therefore, he's filed a $100 million lawsuit against GoDaddy.com, who he believes registered the domain name.

Further investigation reveals that the fradulent MJ casino site's layout looked suspiciously similar to SportsBetting.com's, so many are assuming that they are related.

The Michael Jackson Estate doesn't mess around. When PopCap Games released a new version of its Plants Vs. Zombies game last month, their dancing zombie character resembled the Thriller-era Michael a little too much. The Estate said shut it down, and PopCap complied.  

Meanwhile, in positive MJ gaming news, "Michael Jackson The Experience" for the Nintendo Wii will be available for players to experience at this month's GameCom in Cologne, Germany from August 18-22!  

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Categories: Crazy News | Online Gambling

But will it stay open for long? While "the King of Pop is proud to bring you the most exciting Vegas style online casino betting experience on the net" as stated on MichaelJacksonCasino.com, TMZ reports that Jackson's estate lawyer is already taking legal action to shut the unauthorized online gambling site down.

Some say the shyster behind the site is Joe Jackson with his continual crusade to profit off Michael. Rumors of Joe's trip to Macau last month fuel this theory. Many online casinos are based out of Macau, so could Joe have possibly made a deal?

In addition to poker, roulette, craps, and slots, this casino appears to also offer sportsbook betting, although the links were faulty when we tried to check them out. Perhaps MJ's lawyers have already made a move... or maybe this site was never fully operable to begin with!

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Categories: Crazy News | Online Gambling

As Nissan is ramping up for the release of the all-electric Leaf in Japan and the U.S., they are announcing some nifty new features they plan on rolling out in other models as well. While the company wants to make cars that are good for the environment, they also want to be good for the drivers. So they're going to pump vitamins right out of the air conditioning vents!

A refreshing vitamin C spray will waft through the air conditioner, allowing drivers to inhale the immune system booster, while also coating their skin with the moisturizing mist. There will be also be new stress-reducing seats made from NASA technology to enable better blood circulation and lessen back pain.

But wait! There's more! Nissan also plans to equip cars with "friendly" speedometers that report much more than just your speed. You can be reminded of important events and dates, such as birthdays and anniversaries! Now if they would just include a voice synthesizer, flame thrower, tear gas launcher, and pyroclastic lamination, we'd be that much closer to owning a modern day KITT from Knight Rider!

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While World Cup mania has died down, soccer fans in India continue to honor their team's losing performance with an interesting adaptation of the sport.

These crazy guys actually weren't the first to invent such a spectacle. "Motoball" actually began in the 1930's in France and several European leagues still compete, with teams from the Netherlands, Russia, Germany, and France. 4 players from each team ride 250cc motorcycles while trying to kick the ball past the courageous goalkeeper who plays on foot.

Looks like the guys in India have more riders on the field, they like to smash into each other, and they do wheelies! So check out the video:

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It seems like the players who make it to the final table of the World Series of Poker each year keep getting younger and younger! Eight out of the "November Nine" this year are under the age of 30, with the youngest player at just 22!

The boys welcome a 110 day recess until the November 6th showdown at the Penn & Teller Theater at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Wondering who the lads are?

Jonathan Duhamel

From Boucherville, Quebec, this poker pro is the young gun at age 22, although he's already made some nice side cash during this year's tournament. He'll start the main event as the current chip leader with 65,795,000 chips.

John Dolan

From Bonita Springs, Florida, this 24 year old is a consistent player and will resume the game in 2nd place with 46,250,000 chips.

Joseph Cheong

Born in South Korea, but currently living in La Mirada, California, Joseph boasts a B.S. in Psychology and a joint B.A. in Math and Economics; quite the cocktail for a winning poker player. He's 24 years old and sitting pretty in 3rd position with 23,525,000 chips.

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Categories: Casino News

The 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes is upon us. It's your last chance to bet big on the prestigious Triple Crown. This year's race has an empire state of mind theme, with the "world's most famous office building" being lit up in green and white tonight. Also, the usual theme song of Sinatra's "New York, New York" is being replaced by Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind".   

The New York Racing Association is upping the stakes with the $1 Million Pick 4 and Pick 6 wagers for those that bet on the races all day. However, if you're just looking to cash in on the main event, Ice Box appears to be the favorite, followed by First Dude, named after Sarah Palin's husband Todd. And don't forget Fly Down; he's the only horse in the field to win on the Belmont surface. Here's the complete odds, from betting supersite Bodog.com: 

ICE BOX - 3/1

FIRST DUDE - 7/2

FLY DOWN - 9/2

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Categories: Betting on Anything

Betting on soccer is fun. Heck, betting on anything is fun! But at Slots of Fortune, you can cash in on some free money without even having to place a bet on a soccer team!

Starting today, anyone who deposits $50 or more at the casino is eligible to win $10 for every goal the U.S.A. soccer team scores in the 2010 World Cup!

"We love America, we love our players, and we love giving back to them. At Slots of Fortune we are backing the soccer team to go all the way with this amazing promotion and at the same time rewarding our loyal U.S customers. We will give players one more reason to celebrate each time the team puts one in the back of the net!" said casino manager, Michael Hill.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa begins June 11th, but Team U.S.A. is set to take the field for the first time on June 12th against England. The Americans scored 42 goals in the qualifiers so this promotion has some serious potential to pay big bucks! Go U.S.A.!

Online casinos aren't the only ones using the World Cup as a clever marketing ploy. Electronics retailer Best Buy is offering cash back on TVs and laptops at their England locations if their team can win the cup. And the Slovenian tourist board is offering free vacations if Slovenia claims the overall victory.

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Everyone was excited about the luxury Maybach Excelero coupe, but since it never went into production, the only time people saw it on the road was in Jay-Z's music video for Lost One. However, German engineering firm Xenatech is developing a luxury coupe based on the Maybach 57S, to be called the Xenatech Coupe.

Only 100 sleek and stylish coupes will be made, with each one individualized to the buyer's specifications. It promises to retain the same power as the Maybach 57S, with 612-horsepower, 6-liter twin-turbo V12, and an acceleration of 62 mph in five seconds flat. And the price? Right around $800,000. Cha-ching!

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Categories: Cool Cars