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Betting on La La Land

British Columbians are hoping to make a few bucks by betting on the film La La Land during the 89th Academy Awards.

PlayNow.com is offering more than 26 bets, including best picture, makeup and hairstyle.

The Oscars is the most popular awards show on PlayNow.com and almost $22,000 was wagered on more than 3,200 bets last year, according to British Columbia Lottery Corporation.

So far, the movie La La Land is favoured to clean up at the awards ceremony on the website. PlayNow.com betters think it will win best picture with current odds of 3/25.

Ryan Gosling has 11/1 odds of winning the award for Best Actor on PlayNow.

La La Land is favoured in nine categories including best director and best actress.

For more information visit the website.



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