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For all you Futures Trading or non-casino game bettors, the 77th Academy Awards is a big bet for many, and the largest Hollywood event to receive even larger-scale wagers. Odds on the nominations have already started to come in, with the Best Director and Best Picture awards running the closest.

It looks like Jamie Fox and Hillary will win the bast actor and actress roles, both coming in at 3:2 odds. The Best Supporting Actor and Actress Awards are starting to become clearer, with Clive Owen looking like the favorite for Best Supporting Actor.

However, the big bet is who will win for Best Picture and Best Director. Currently, both Martin Scorcesse and Clint Eastwood are tied head and head at 3:2 odds each, for the Best Director award. The Best Picture is starting to lean towards "The Aviator", putting "Sideways" in at a close second with 3:1 odds. For many movie fans, this would be a great feat, not just for winning a bet, but seeing Martin Scorcesse walk away with his first Academy Award. The famed director has been nominated what seems like countless times, and has always fallen short of first place victory.

The movie did not receive much attention beforehand, but surprised audiences with its well-told story and special effects. It truly is a blockbuster hit, and is the favorite at this point. For bettors who want to play it safe, it looks like Jamie Fox and "The Aviator" are your winning ticket so far for the Academy Awards, which is scheduled for February, 27 in Los Angeles.

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