The theme of this weekend's X Factor show is Halloween but it is not scary songs that are spooking some of the contestants out. What is now being called 'The curse of Mary' is frightening indeed. Read more

Reigning champions Glasgow Rangers are at betting odds of 2500/1 with England's known bookmaker Ladbrokes to win every single game of the remaining Scottish Premier League season. Read more

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power have today reported that most of this week's X Factor bets have been for Simon Cowell's Bieber inspired boy-band One Direction. Their odds have been slashed. Read more

Bookmakers are on the verge of suspending betting on the outcome of Wayne Rooney's future following a sensational gamble on the Manchester United striker heading to arch rivals Manchester City. Read more

All British teams to win their Champions League matches this week is available at betting odds of 66/1 with England's bookmaker Ladbrokes. Similarly, odds of 11/4 are offered by the betting outfit. Read more

This year's X Factor show is wide open according to Irish bookmaker Paddy Power. Unlike previous years there is little separating the acts and it is proving impossible to separate three of the top. Read more

The 33 Chilean miners who were freed earlier this week are set to go from miners to millionaires following their harrowing ordeal. Not only is their dramatic story tipped to hit shelves worldwide. Read more

England's failure to defeat Montenegro at Wembley Stadium sealed a night of woe for punters according to bookmaker Ladbrokes - but the Three Lions are still at odds of 1/6 to qualify from their group. Read more

Irish X Factor and betting hopeful Mary Byrne is back in the running to be crowned this year's X Factor champion after her sensational performance on Saturday night. The Ballyfermot mum sailed. Read more