Betting on the 79th Annual Academy Awards
All eyes will be on Hollywood’s finest as the winners are announced during the awards ceremony on Sunday, February 25. With the 79th Annual Academy Awards only days away, odds on the seven major Oscar categories recognizing excellence in motion pictures have been released. 
Heading into Sunday’s award ceremony, The Departed has been pegged as the early favorite to win the Oscar for Best Motion Picture (1/1) and Best Director for Martin Scorsese (1/8). Forest Whitaker is listed by bookmakeers as the favorite to capture Best Actor honors for his role in The Last King of Scotland at 1/9 odds. Check the Odds: Bodog Sportsbook 