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Paddy Power put Fine Gael in the driving seat to fill the seat in Waterford left vacant by the resignation of Minister for Arts, Sports & Tourism Martin Cullen from the Cabinet and from the Dáil last night.

Ireland’s leading bookie makes Fine Gael their odds-on favourite to successfully contest the by-election and increase their number of seats in Waterford from one to two.

With Martin Cullen’s resignation there are now three by-elections to be held; (Waterford, Dublin South and Donegal South West). Paddy Power are offering odds on when the by-elections will take place and make before the end of this year their odds-on 4/6 favourite.

Odds of 1/4 are also available on the current Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism being dissolved and absorbed into other existing ministries.

Paddy Power said, “I’m guessing that the government will be in no rush to hold these by-elections so the proposed referendum on children late this year seems a likely option.” (more…)

Sporting Index chief executive Richard Glynn has been installed as the even-money favourite to be appointed as the next CEO of Ladbrokes accorded to Paddy Power.

Internal candidate and head of on-line gaming, John O’Reilly, has drifted in the betting from 5/4 favourite to 7/2 third-favourite behind ex-M&S man Carl Leaver at odds of 5/2.

Less likely candidates according to Paddy Power include Prime Minister Gordon Brown at 500/1 and Irish radio presenter and occasional bookie Ivan Yates at 100/1.

Paddy Power said: “Last week it looked likely that John O’Reilly would be in the winner’s paddock but it now seems there’s another circuit to run before the finishing line is crossed.” (more…)

James Cameron’s sci-fi smash might have been sensationally snubbed by the Academy but it was a big winner for bookies Paddy Power.

The Irish bookmaker took twice the number of bets and double the amount of money on Avatar winning ‘Best Picture’ than it did on Kathryn Bigelow’s war-time drama, leaving them in the green to the tune of almost €10,000.

Punters were also convinced that Avatar would clock up more awards overall on the night. Over €3000 was wagered on Avatar winning the most awards compared to €650 put down on The Hurt Locker.

But the bookies didn’t get it all their own way, in other categories, all the major favourites picked up their piece of gold. Jeff Bridges won Best Actor at 1/20, Sandra Bullock won Best Actress at 1/3 while Kathryn Bigelow as predicted at odds of 1/10 with Paddy Power, picked up the Oscar for Best Director, becoming the first woman to win that award in the Academy’s history.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “This was a very successful Oscars for the bookies. After a phenomenal performance at the box office our punters were convinced Avatar had it in the bag for ‘Best Picture’. The Academy certainly works in mysterious ways.”

So, what are the odds of a woman winning Best Director next year? Paddy Power are already taking bets and are quoting 3/1 on a female director impressing the Academy again next year.

Best Director  – 2011 Oscars
1/5    Male
3/1    Female

Others on request

He’s dated one of Ireland’s sexiest women and only last week he was papped cuddling and canoodling with former Miss World Rosanna Davison so we reckon it’s fair to say Mr Ronan is definitely doing something right!

However, the big question Paddy Power are asking is just who will the flamboyant property developer be caught cuddling next?

Despite their very recent and public bust-up, Johnny and Glenda are the 5/4 favourites with Paddy Power to be caught cuddling on camera next while Rosanna is 4/1 to be papped in Johnny’s arms again.

Johnny’s estranged wife Mary is 5/1 to be caught in a clinch with the long-haired lothario followed by some of Ireland’s top models Georgia Salpa at 8/1 and Roberta Rowat at 12/1.

No-nonsense Adele King, also known as ‘Twink’ is the least likely of all the listed ladies at 250/1 to entertain Johnny!

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “We can’t quite get our head around what all these lovely ladies see in multi-millionaire Johnny Ronan. He must give extremely good cuddles! Glenda and Johnny have had a lot of spats in the past but friends of the pair say they wouldn’t be surprised to see them back together. We’ll just have to watch this space!” (more…)

Kerry person of the year Dáithí O’Sé looks set to leave his fellow judges feeling under the weather this weekend when the All Ireland Talent Show final takes place.

The West, mentored by the TG4 weatherman is the red-hot favourite at 4/5 to produce this year’s winning act. Sexy Sean nós dancer Emma O’Sullivan accompanied by John O’Halloran on melodeon are 11/8 to walk away with the €50,000 prize, while Dáithí’s other act pretty blonde Olwyn Murray is 5/1 to sing her way to victory.

But it won’t be all plain sailing for Dáithi on the night. He faces stiff competition from The South under John Creedon. John also has two acts in the final – the very talented Ben Escorcio at 11/4 and Michael Lawlor at 6/1.

Bláthnaid’s Na Fianna are 6/1 to win for The East while Dana’s little belter Chloe Coyle is 8/1 to win for The North.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, said: “It’s hard to look past The West when it comes to the All Ireland Talent Show. Dáithi has been sweeping the board all the way through the competition and with two great acts in the final he’ll be very hard to beat.” (more…)

Their husbands might not realise how fantastic they are but Cheryl Cole, Tess Daly and Elin Nordegren are clocking up more and more fans by the minute.

Bookies Paddy Power have reported a surge in support for the three glamorous victims of cheating. Punters have been scrambling to place their bets on the lovely ladies topping ‘FHM’s’ Sexiest Woman in the World poll.

Cheryl, who was named the world’s sexiest woman in 2009 is the 4/11 red-hot favourite to retain her crown while TV presenter Tess Daly has rocketed up the list at 8/1 overtaking the likes of lads favourites Jessica Alba at 16/1 and Rihanna at 25/1.

New entry Elin Nordegren is also proving a popular birdie at 14/1 with Paddy Power.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “Cheryl was always a firm favourite with our punters but the latest crisis in her love life and the way she’s handled the whole affair seems to have made her even more appealing. Unlike Ashley our punters can spot a fine filly a mile away!” (more…)

Paddy Power has installed David Cameron as the early favourite to come out on top amongst his political rivals in the forthcoming TV debates.

With the three parties and three broadcasters finally coming to an agreement over the historic programmes, pollsters will be quick to vet the public for who they think is the winner and Paddy Power has installed Conservative leader David Cameron the 10/11 market leader to win most of the three debates. The PM Gordon Brown is the 5/4 second favourite with Nick Clegg the 6/1 outsider.

Cameron is also the 4/5 favourite to be declared the winner in the first televised debate, to be shown on ITV whilst the BBC are expected to top the TV viewing figures with their show hosted by David Dimbleby, the last in the series of three.

With strict rules preventing any kind of recourse from the vetted audience Paddy Power are also betting on which decree will be the first to be broken. Applauding is the 11/8 favourite closely followed by booing at 7/4 although it could be difficult to stifle an emotional heckle at 4/1. Streaking, which may or may not be in the official rules, is 50/1.

The Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, perhaps less used to such a high level of exposure, is the 11/10 favourite to be the first leader to noticeably perspire during the debate coverage.

Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “The three political parties will be quick to declare whether the televised debates are important depending on whether or not their leader is deemed to be the winner. But love them or loathe them there will be huge interest in the programmes and the whole country will be discussing who they think are the victors so we’re offering the chance to back your fancied runner with a flutter.” (more…)

Ian Paisley Junior is the strong odds-on favourite to retain his father’s seat in North Antrim following the news that the 83-year-old former First Minister will not be seeking re-election.

Although Paisley Junior has yet to confirm that he will run for the DUP in North Antrim, Paddy Power make the party a ‘no contest’ 1/8 to keep the North Antrim seat.

The TUV’s Jim Allister, who some consider a real threat to the DUP, after the anti-power sharing party’s strong performance in last year’s European elections, is the second favourite at 6/1 to end Paisley’s 40-year reign.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “North Antrim is real Paisley heartland and has been for the last forty years. A TUV victory is a big ask in a constituency that has stuck with the DUP through thick and thin down the years.” (more…)

Leading bookmaker paddypower.com are taking bets on which seventh generation games console will be next to suffer a global glitch following yesterday’s millennium-style bug that prevented thousands of PlayStation 3 owners from using its online network.

The PS3 has recently earned the unfortunate reputation of being the Toyota of the games console industry and is the bookies favourite to be next for a repeat performance of yesterday’s calamity.

The PS3 is available to back at odds of 11/8 to be the next games console to suffer a global glitch. Microsoft’s Xbox is the bookies 7/4 second favourite followed by the seemingly more reliable Nintento Wii at 2/1.

Despite their recent run of bad luck Paddy Power make the PS3 their odds-on 1/2 favourite to outsell the Xbox globally in 2010.

Paddy Power said, “The trouble shooters in Sony must be wondering what can possibly go wrong next with the PS3 but that said we reckon it’s a safe bet that it will easily outsell the Xbox again this year.” (more…)