Ladbrokes.com Gets in on Oscar Action

As online betting becomes ever more popular around the globe, so betting fans are looking at a wider range of events to bet on which is why in recent years wagering on the annual Academy Awards or Oscars has become so big, and why top betting sites like Ladbrokes.com are doing such a brisk trade.

The leading online sports betting firm is attracting droves of new members daily as the 2010 Oscars draws near. Thanks to the internet, betting on who will what Oscar has never been easier, and with multitudes of nominees and categories to choose from, there is almost no limit to the number of bets players can make.

Of course, it's no secret that the Oscars are very 'political', meaning there are many factors that dictate who walks away with a priceless gold statuettes. If it were down to sheer talent or box office proceeds alone, the winners might be easier to pick, but there are many subversive factors at play that sway the results.

For instance, it has come to light that movie studios that spend small fortunes 'lobbying' the almost 6,000 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters have a greater shot of winning, as do actors who play mentally or physically disabled characters, as well as actors that have been passed over many times.