Miss World 2009 odds have a Tiger Woods-like favorite.  We use this comparison since Woods is always a few points ahead of his nearest competitor in the odds for all tournaments in which he plays.  In the case of the Miss World beauty pageant (held this December 12), there is typically a handful of girls vying for the favorite spot.  This year we have one dominating and that would be Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colon.

"This is really the first time we have had a Miss World contestant as an even favorite," said Payton O’Brian, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.  "In a beauty pageant, those type of odds usually suggest a sure thing."

Those odds could be found at Sports Interaction.

Elsewhere, Miss Mexico enjoyed a strong lead over the remaining competition outside of Miss Puerto Rico.  Karla Carrillo was listed with 4/1 odds.  She

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The Isle of Man-based online gambling software provider Playtech plc has acquired skill games provider Gaming Technology Solutions for an initial €10.8 million, with further amounts based on performance over the next two years capped at €21.6.

Observers have described the deal as a good buy based on GTS’ 12 months to June 2009, when it recorded revenues of €2.6 million and adjusted PBT of €300,000, before amortisation of intangibles of €1.8 million.

For Playtech, the acquisition brings a highly regarded open platform, a range of games which complement its own core in-house products, and an enhanced product pipeline.

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The online poker payment platform, PIC Club, has posted a 9.1 percent dividend for users, according to CEO Chuck Kidd.

PIC Club operates on a common shares account model whereby members earn money similar to that of shareholders in publicly traded companies.

From Chuck Kidd:

"Another great year has passed for PICClub, and although there were a few bumps in the road, I am pleased to announce that the Common Shares Account(CSA) vested funds has posted a 9.1% dividend.

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Paddy Power Games have done some amazing promotions in the past few months, giving away tens of thousands of pounds in exciting bonuses, tournaments and promotions, and if you thought it couldn’t get any better, wait until you see what they’ve got in store for December!

First of all is their amazing X Factor £5,000 Giveaway promotion (BET £1 GET £10 FREE!!)

This runs from the 1st – 21st of December with the winner being announced on the 22nd of December. Simply reach the bonus round on the X Factor ‘Steps to Stardom’ game this December and you enter yourself on the leader board to win one of 20 cash prizes! If you enter

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