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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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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An edgy new slogan and a bottomless beer deal is causing controversy ahead of the annual Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The Maryland Jockey Club had to do something to bring horse race fans back to Pimlico after last year's staggering 30% attendance drop.

The main reason the second leg of the Triple Crown lost so many fans was because they stopped allowing BYOB (bring your own booze). However, the consolation prize this year is the $20 "Mug Club" with gives you a bottomless beer mug which means unlimited refills starting at 8:30am! So they don't want people bringing in their own brews, yet they'll allow them to chug all day on what could be the best beer deal in sports history?! I think plenty of peeps will be ready to get their preak on by the 6:18 race time!

Which brings us to the edgy new slogan - get your preak on! Conservative critics say the slogan is too sexy and sleazy for a historic thoroughbred horse race. Others believe it's a smart marketing tactic to entice a younger crowd. I wonder if rapper Missy Elliot is flattered by the variation of her 2001 hit single "Get Ur Freak On"? Oh, and don't forget about the bikini contest, cornhole tournament, and scavenger hunt, sure to bring back the raunchy riff raff.

We'll see tomorrow if all this marketing mayhem will pay off for Pimlico. In the meantime, take a look at these odds and place your bets!

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Will we see the first ever African winner of the World Cup this summer or will Europe and South America dominate again? At this year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa, it's anyone's bet! It is scheduled to take place between June 11 and July 11, this is the first time a World Cup is being hosted by an African nation. The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the culmination of a qualification process that began in August 2007 and involved 204 of the 208 FIFA national teams. As such, it matches the 2008 Summer Olympics as the sports event with the most competing nations.

EasyOdds.com provides a large collection of betting odds from sites from all over the Web. Most betting sites are putting Spain at the top of the ladder, with Brazil, England and Argentina rounding out the top 4. Defending champion Italy is not thought to be a sound bet. Here's a glimpse of the outright odds:

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As we get ready to celebrate the 136th anniversary of the most prestigious horse race in the world, we're reminded of some of the greatest things about the Kentucky Derby.

While we're not usually too concerned with fashion, we must admit that the fancy dresses and ridiculous hats worn by the women (and even some men) are incredibly amusing.

Another thing we love is the Kentucky straight bourbon. Whether you sip it alone or combine it with mint and sugar for the famous mint julep, it's just simply delicious.

And our last most favorite feature is the food, especially the official sandwich of the Kentucky Derby - the Hot Brown! Imagine some French toast, topped with turkey, bacon, and tomato, then covered with cheese gravy! It may be the most amazing food invention of all time.

So, if you can focus on wagering among all the fashion, food, and booze, read on for the latest betting odds:

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Have you ever imagined you'd be placing bets on Dancing Queen or Waterloo? Gamblers galore are wagering on an ABBA reunion! The 70s Swedish pop stars from Stockholm were voted as the group they're dying to see perform together again.

The very Swedish sounding Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Agnetha, and Benny have long refused to join forces once again for a final performance, even turning down $1 BILLION! However, some new rumors have surfaced after a recent interview from Benny and Bjorn that they might actually be considering it. Mamma mia!

So the bets are on. Here's the current odds.

Where will they perform their first gig?

Stockholm 2/1;   London 5/1;   Sydney 8/1;   Las Vegas 10/1;   Tokyo 10/1

First song performed?

Voulez vous 3/1;   Knowing me, knowing you 4/1;   Mamma Mia 5/1;   Dancing Queen 6/1;   Waterloo 8/1

When will Abba regroup?

2010  6/1;   2011  9/2;   2012  5/2;   2013  3/1;   2014 6/1;  2015 or later 3/1

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Online gambling websites are on fire with something other than the NCAA Championships this weekend. With lots of sequins, sambas, and second-rate celebs, it could only mean Dancing With The Stars!

Besides the new addition of the beautiful Brooke Burke as co-host, Season 10 may have even more reasons for guys to tune in to the show. Ladies like Pamela Anderson, Kate Gosselin, Nicole Scherzinger, and Erin Andrews are sure to look stunning as they shimmy and swirl about the dance floor. And don't forget sports star Chad Ochocinco and astronaut Buzz Aldrin!

But who will win? Here's the odds, according to Bodog.com:

Evan Lysacek 9/4

Nicole Scherzinger 3/1

Chad Ochocinco 3/1

Erin Andrews 4/1

Pamela Anderson 15/1

Kate Gosselin 16/1

Aiden Turner 18/1

Jake Pavelka 18/1

Shannon Doherty 20/1

Niecy Nash 35/1

Buzz Aldrin 40/1 

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Ready to wine and dine your sweetheart this Sunday for Valentine's Day? Nah! Grab a Budweiser, flip on the tube, and watch some NASCAR! 

This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. This town is the headquarters for NASCAR and plenty of race fans will pack into the 168,000 seats of the Daytona International Speedway.

Which racer do you bet on to take home the checkered flag? Here's the odds, reported by NSAwins.com: 

• Tony Stewart 7/1
• Kyle Busch 8/1
• Jeff Gordon 9/1
• Jimmie Johnson 9/1
• Denny Hamlin 12/1
• Mark Martin 12/1
• Kevin Harvick 12/1
• Kasey Kahne 14/1
• Kurt Busch 15/1
• Carl Edwards 15/1
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. 15/2
• Juan Pablo Montoya 15/1
• Matt Kenseth 22/1
• Field (Any Other Driver) 22/1

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Many gamblers are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics this Friday. With over 2000 athletes competing in 15 different events, the games give plenty of opportunities for betting big.

One of the most popular Olympics bets is which country will win the most medals. The odds right now put Germany in the lead, followed by the U.S., Russia, and Canada. These predictions mirror the medal results of the 2006 Winter Games in Torino. It's slightly surprising that Norway doesn't have better odds, since that's the country which holds the most Winter Olympic medals with 280, followed by the U.S. with 216.

Here are the odds, according to Sportsbook.com:

• Germany 1/1
• USA 7/2
• Russia 4/1
• Canada 4/1
• Norway 12/1
• Italy 20/1
• Austria 25/1
• France 30/1
• Switzerland 30/1
• Sweden 50/1
• Korea 80/1
• China 100/1
• Finland 100/1
• Holland 100/1
• Japan 100/1

Another popular bet is on Men's Ice Hockey. Current odds favorite Canada with the hometown advantage, followed by Russia, Sweden, and the U.S.

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Pennsylvania is already hopping with Groundhog Day festivities in preparation for tomorrow's big event. This year marks the 124th time Punxsutawney Phil will make his weather prediction at Gobbler's Knob.

You still have time to place your bets. Gamebookers.com lists this special event's odds at 1/4 that Phil sees his shadow, which means 6 more weeks of winter. Odds that Phil doesn't see his shadow are 5/2. Canadians can also place bets on whether or not Wee Willie will see his shadow. Those odds are 3/5 yes, and 6/5 no.

The party begins at 3am in PA with live entertainment and fireworks. Of course PETA had to jump in on the action, sending a letter to the president of the Punxsutawney PA Groundhog Club suggesting they replace Phil with a robotic rodent.

You can watch the big event live at the VisitPA website, or receive the breaking news via text message! Gotta love technology!

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