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BETCRIS.COM ANNOUNCES THE WPS SUMMER POKER SHOWDOWN

BetCRIS.com - the recognized leader in the online gaming industry for over 21 years - joins America's Card room in announcing the WPS Summer Poker Showdown in Costa Rica, August 18th to August 27th.

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2007-01-03   |   permalink

WHO'S NEXT TO STEP IN LINE FOR THE MTV CURSE?

It's official, what has been deemed the "MTV Curse" by the celebrity gossip blogs is alive and well. Meet the Barkers stars Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler are divorcing - right behind the tails of Nick/Jessica and Carmen/Dave. Celebrity couples are not known for their shelf life, but once they air their lives on national television the shelf life goes from short to expired.

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2007-01-03   |   permalink

HOW MANY SNAKES ON THIS MOTHER F'ING PLANE?

In what could be the biggest blockbuster of the summer, Snakes on a Plane is only one short week away from invading our lives. The movie, which has become viral and already has a cult following via the internet despite the fact that no one has seen it, stars one of today's more charismatic entertainers, Samuel L. Jackson.

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2007-01-03   |   permalink

CBS IS PLACING THEIR BETS ON KATIE COURIC'S AUDIENCE APPEAL

According to the New York Post, CBS has already begun the countdown to Katie Couric's arrival at the Evening News. In fact, the network has set their marketing, advertising, and public relations departments into high gear to announce the entrance of the previous “Today” show star as the new face of the “CBS Evening News.”

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2006-07-14   |   permalink

NASA NOT THE ONLY ONE PREDICTING THE ODDS OF SHUTTLE DISCOVERY'S LIFT OFF

The countdown to shuttle Discovery's Saturday launch officially began yesterday, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is excited to kick off its first manned space flight in almost a year

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2006-06-29   |   permalink

POTTER FANS ARE BETTING ON WHETHER IT'S HARRY'S LAST CHAPTER

Harry Potter has become much more than a boy wizard - he has become a king of pop culture. Age, sex, religion and language have no importance when it comes to the Potter Empire, and fans are placing their bets now on whether their beloved Harry will be destined for death in the final novel.

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2006-06-28   |   permalink

Online Sportsbooks Take Large Financial Hit During NFL Draft

Experts and analysts everywhere penciled in running back Reggie Bush from Southern California as the guaranteed number one pick overall in the 2006 NFL draft

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2006-06-01   |   permalink

Skill Cash Games on BetCRIS.com

BetCRIS.com, the leader in Instant Flash online Casino gaming software and services announces the launch of its unique Skill/Cash Games Tournaments and opens an invitation to their upcoming Multiplayer Blackjack Casino Tournaments.

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2006-06-01   |   permalink

The Public Is Now Banking On Enron

The trial of EnronÂ’s ex-chairman Ken Lay and former Chief Executive Officer Jeff Skilling has drawn extensive media coverage from around the world. As the largest corporate scandal in U.S. history, the fall of Enron is now being played out in a federal courtroom, located just a few blocks from the building that formerly served as EnronÂ’s corporate headquarters.

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2006-06-01   |   permalink

MEDIA ALERT: Public Pulled From Betting on Enron

BetCRIS Sportsbook closes odds on whether or not Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling will be convicted due to numbers reaching significant heights - pointing toward a definite conviction.

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2006-05-25   |   permalink

Can Michelle Wie Qualify For The Men's U.S. Open?

The now 16 year old, Michelle Wie, has been playing golf against men since the age of 12. However, what she is trying to attempt next has never been done before by a female golfer; qualify for the men's U.S. Open.

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2006-05-22   |   permalink

SYMBOLOGISTS + CRYPTOLOGISTS + CONSPIRACY = $$$

On May 19th the worldwide bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code, will grace the silver screen. With book sales of more than 40 million and translations into 44 languages - The Da Vinci Code may in fact bring in more money than an actual Da Vinci!

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2006-05-10   |   permalink

Can Brokeback Mountain Take Best Kiss at This Year's MTV Movie Awards?

On June 3rd, the most anticipated movie awards will be handed out, at least among the teenie bopper demographic. The MTV Movie Awards are famous for their offbeat categories such as Best Kiss and this year's nominees range from movies like "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" to "Brokeback Mountain."

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2006-05-10   |   permalink

Who Goes First? Who Goes Second? Who's The Last To Get Picked? And Who Goes Where?

In an unusual twist it seems as if quarterbacks are taking the backseat in the 2006 NFL draft. Although attention is being given to the No. 1 pick, experts are anticipating that the Texans will take Reggie Bush, which leaves the question of where Vince Young, Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler will end up.

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2006-04-28   |   permalink

The Second Coming May Not Involve A Religious Figure After All

According to New York Magazine, "Not since Jesus has a baby been so eagerly anticipated" and publications across the world are in agreement. What baby has mankind on countdown and paparazzi braving lions, tigers, bears and each other? None other than the offspring of the Jolie and Pitt union.

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2006-04-27   |   permalink

BetCRIS Sportsbook - Major Sponsor of the IGCE

The International Gaming Conference and Expo (IGCE), organized by The Sports Network and sponsored by BetCRIS Sportsbook took place in Costa Rica from April 9-11.

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2006-04-21   |   permalink

Placing the probability on the 2006 Hurricane Season

With less than six weeks before the start of the 2006 hurricane season, individuals along the coast are stocking up on essential items and taking "the calm before the storm" quite seriously.

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2006-04-19   |   permalink

Toxic or Stronger?

Can it be that Britney will hit the world one more time? Let's not count our little K-Feds before they hatch! The entertainment industry may be all abuzz with word of a comeback for the mouseketeer - but what exactly this comeback will be is an altogether different story.

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2006-04-05   |   permalink

BetCRIS.com Announces The WPS Spring Poker Showdown

BetCRIS.com - the recognized leader in the online gaming industry for over 21 years - joins America's Card Room in announcing the WPS Spring Poker Showdown in St. Maarten, April 29th to May 8th.

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2006-04-04   |   permalink

Factsman and BetCRIS Sportsbook Launch Summer Classic Million Dollar Challenge

Joe "The Factsman" Apricena, known as the strongest baseball handicapper of the last two decades today issued a million dollar challenge to Mickey Richardson, CEO of BetCRIS Sportsbook, pledging that he will win 65 percent of his baseball wagers between April to October of 2006.

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2006-03-28   |   permalink

America Bets On Who Will Be Crowned King And Queen Of American Idol

With two American Idol competitors eliminated, the competition is heating up! Amid the good, the bad and the ugly performances, America is placing their bets on who will be American Idol's highest finishing female and male competitors.

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2006-03-24   |   permalink

What Uniform Will Terrell Owens Wear In The Upcoming Season?

Terrell Owens is officially cut from the Philadelphia Eagles and he's now a free agent. Additionally, Keyshawn Johnson was released by the Dallas Cowboys yesterday which some experts believe might be a move in order to make room for TO.

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2006-03-16   |   permalink

BETCRIS.COM ACQUIRES TC BETS AND FUN TIME BINGO

Costa Rican based BetCRIS Sportsbook (www.BetCRIS.com) today announced the acquisition of two online gambling properties, TC Bets and FunTimeBingo.

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2006-03-14   |   permalink

Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, And Carrie Underwood - America Bets On Who's Next!

After three weeks of the good, the bad and the ugly performances, America has narrowed down American Idol competitors to the Top 12. Now, as the competition begins to heat up America is knocking down the doors of BetCRIS Sportsbook to post the odds on who will win.

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2006-03-13   |   permalink

Celebrities And Their Bush

In addition to being the most distinguished award ceremony in Hollywood, the Oscars' are also known for celebrities and their political acceptance speeches. This year, at the 78th Annual Academy Awards viewers can only anticipate if Michael Moore will use the stage as a soap box or if a present-day actress will follow in Vanessa Redgrave's footprints.

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2006-02-21   |   permalink

BetCRIS Sportsbook Becomes A Lead Sponsor Of The International Gaming Conference & Expo

BetCRIS Sportsbook, the leading online gambling site with over 20 years of experience, will be sponsoring The International Gaming Conference & Expo (IGCE), April 9th-11th in San Jose, Costa Rica, organized by The Sports Network.

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2006-02-09   |   permalink

$5,000 Aloha Pro-Bowl

After the phenomenal results of the past Super Bowl XL Tournament, BetCRIS.com has once again gone the extra mile to please its existing and potential Tournament clientele.

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2006-02-09   |   permalink

BetCRIS Sportsbook Takes a Gamble to Unmask Author JT LeRoy

THE AUTHOR IS A HUSTLER ABOVE ALL THINGS The quest for the real JT LeRoy has been one of the strangest literary mysteries in recent memory. Is he a she? An already established novelist looking for a new hook? A celebrity? A socialite? A group of people? Or is LeRoy exactly who he states?

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2006-01-26   |   permalink

Jennifer Love Hewitt To Pose Nude In Playboy?

Celebrity Analyst at BetCRIS Sportsbook Say "Yes"; Even Odds on Playboy Spread of Jennifer Love Hewitt

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2006-01-26   |   permalink

Michael Jackson "Beats It" To Bahrain

BetCRIS Sportsbook Posts Odds on What's Next for Michael Jackson in Bahrain As Michael Jackson begins his move to Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf, shopping for real estate hasn't been the only thing on this "smooth criminal's" mind. It looks as though MJ has been lining up a job interview as well.

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2006-01-19   |   permalink

Jolie Confirms Pregnancy.Now What?

BetCRIS.com Sportsbook Posts Odds on the "What Now" Factor With Angelina confirming her pregnancy rumors, it's safe to say the couple that once denied any foreplay past Mr. and Mrs. Smith are officially a pair. Obviously, the adoption papers that gave both Maddox and Zahara Brad's last name were a good indication, but in Hollywood you need a pregnancy or a marriage to be certain.

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2006-01-12   |   permalink

Football AND Blackjack?

With an overwhelming response last weekend, BetCRIS Casino proved the Mini-Blackjack Tournament was the entertainment choice for over 1,700 players from all over the globe while expecting for the Football results.

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2006-01-11   |   permalink

Mini-BlackJack Tournaments

BetCRIS Casino launches new Tournament mode BetCRIS Casino always renewing its options for their customers, will start today with a new mode of BlackJack tournaments guaranteed to both entertain and reward the players.

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2006-01-06   |   permalink

BetCRIS.com Launches Holiday Blackjack Tournament

After almost 1000 players and having paid $16,000 in cash prizes during its inaugural Tournament, BetCRIS Casino celebrates the end of the season with the “Holiday Blackjack Tournament" from Dec 24th, 2005 thru Jan 1st, 2006

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2005-12-23   |   permalink

Poker Players Edge Out Bush And Usher In The Pope

BetCRIS Poker Survey Sees the Pope Become Favorite Over George W. Bush; Which World Leader Poker Players Most Want to Play Against

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2005-12-21   |   permalink

Celebrities Are Not The Only Ones Hoping They Win On Oscar Night

BetCRIS Sportsbook Posts Odds on the 78th Annual Academy Awards

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2005-12-13   |   permalink

"Prestigious Blackjack Tournament" finishes with 10 big winners

First ever at BetCRIS.com pays more than $16,000 in cash Just a few days ago BetCRIS.com announced their first “Prestigious Blackjack Tournament”, event that would reward customers by Thanksgiving Holiday with thousands of dollars in cash prizes.

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2005-12-02   |   permalink

Poker players want a shot at George W. Bush on the felt

BetCRIS Poker Conducts a Survey to See What World Leader Most Want to Play Poker Against It's a perfect world, and you're given the opportunity to line up against any world leader of your choice, so who do you choose to check raise in a game of poker?

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2005-12-01   |   permalink

Potter fans are betting Harry and company won't need magic to break the bank

BetCRIS Posts Odds on Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire's Opening Week Gross

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2005-12-01   |   permalink

BetCRIS.com Launches 1st $20,000.00 Prestigious Blackjack Tournament

In response to double digit growth with its DGS online casino, BetCRIS.com is pleased to announce the official launch of its 1st Prestigious Blackjack Tournament in conjunction with DGS Gaming Software.

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2005-11-22   |   permalink

Instant payouts based on your skills

For only one month, BetCRIS.com is offering its clients a new and exciting feature on the Skill Games section: SuperCash Triple Ace. This is part of the successful branded series of “SuperCash” tournaments which are massive P2P knockout tournaments where players play head-to-head per individual round.

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2005-10-26   |   permalink

Winner's Circle virtual Race Book -- your own track at the click of a mouse

Exclusive BetCRIS.com product gives clients a unique horse racing experience

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2005-10-24   |   permalink

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie Homeless

BetCRIS.com Posts Odds on the Network to give The Simple Life a Home and what could happen before the First Episode Airs.

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2005-10-22   |   permalink

Stay out of trouble! Sopranos bad-boy, Robert Iler offered poker account from BetCRIS.com

BetCRIS.com Executives Help Iler Stay Home and Out of Trouble; Avoid Illegal New York City Poker Rooms

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2005-10-21   |   permalink

Cameron Diaz presented endorsement deal from BetCRIS.com

Cameron DiazÂ’s Love for Poker Results in $1.5 Million+ Endorsement Deal October, 2005 New York, NY - CharlieÂ’s Angles beauty Cameron Diaz is a self proclaimed poker fanatic. According to recent reports, she learned the popular the game from comedian Ellen DeGeneres and now plays in tournaments on a regular basis.

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2005-10-11   |   permalink

And baby makes three: Cruise and Holmes announce they are expecting a child

BetCRIS.com Posts Odds on the Next Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Announcement

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2005-10-10   |   permalink

Supreme Court Baby! Yeah!

BetCRIS.com Posts Odds on the Supreme CourtÂ’s Decision in the Anna Nicole Smith Case

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2005-09-28   |   permalink

Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher get married - have we been Punk'd?

BetCRIS Sportsbook Posts Odds on the Aftermath of MooreÂ’s Marriage to Kutcher

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2005-09-26   |   permalink

Will George W. Bush fall off the wagon?

George W. Bush's tenure as the President of the United States has been riddled with controversy from the war in Iraq to the recent response in helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina. It appears problems continue to follow the President as tabloids report that he's fallen off the wagon and been seen drinking Jim Beam in wake of the recent tragedy in New Orleans.

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2005-09-23   |   permalink
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Weekly Review Aug 21st

Bettor's enjoyed a good week with many favorites winning, especially in baseball. Sunday alone in baseball there were 13 defined favorites which won, so with results like that bookmakers generally have a tough time of it.

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2007-01-03   |   permalink