Bodog Online Sportsbook Gets Political - 01-13-06

January 13 - In what is probably one of the most interesting betting markets in years, Bodog online casino and sports betting operator will take bets on George Bush's State of the Union Address, and some of the lines will raise more than a smile...

The State of the Union lines have so far attracted the highest number of political wagers ever in Bodog.com's five year history. The Address, which is slated for January 31st, is an annual event in which the President reports on prime-time TV the events and accomplishments of the previous twelve months. Also outlined are future legislative proposals for the coming year.

Current wagers can be made on taken on such topics as How many standing ovations will the president receive? (5/1 odds for 0-15 standing ovations, 8/1 odds for 70 or more  ) and how many times will he use the words Iraq, evil and Patriot Act? Interestingly, ninety-two per cent of all betting is on the use of Iraq at 7/2 odds. Eighty percent of users have bet on the President using the word 'evil' 0-2 times at 2/1 odds, while 55% have bet 'patriot act' being used 6-9 times at 3/2 odds.

"You can bet that the carefully crafted address, which the presidential speech writers have spent months preparing, will include references to the political hot topics such as Iraq and the Patriot Act while highlighting the White House's upbeat and optimistic plans for the future.' said Calving Ayre, Bodog.com's CEO and Founder. "We are happy to offer an exciting and entertaining medium in which members of the general public can test their abilities to make political predictions".

For the latest odds and betting an array of hot political and entertainment topics log on to Bodog.com.

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