Betting Lines Shake, Rattle and Roll With WagerWeb.com Earthquake Odds Earthquake Epicenters San Jose, Costa Rica January 16, 2007 - WagerWeb.com is sending tremors through the online betting world today posting odds asking bettors to predict the number of earthquakes to hit Earth in 2007. As with the odds posted for the tropical storm and hurricane season of 2006, the site operators respond to requests by its customers to put up odds focusing on the hottest issues in the news and entertainment media, as well as weather and natural phenomena predictions. The "Earthquake Season" is off to a quick start with the recent 8.2 and 5.7 magnitude quakes in Japan. "The customer response to the hurricane betting was overwhelming, and we expect the same with our earthquake odds," says Dave Johnson, CEO of WagerWeb.com. "This also gives us an opportunity to remind residents in earthquake prone areas that you can't escape this danger, and proper preparation can save lives when an earthquake strikes." The odds ask bettors to predict magnitudes worldwide, as well as which of the 50 United States will have the largest magnitude quake. Will there be a magnitude 9.0+ Mw earthquake recorded worldwide in 2007? YES +$1500 *Risk $100 to win $1500 Will there be a magnitude 9.5+ Mw earthquake recorded worldwide in 2007? YES +$2500 *Risk $100 to win $2500 How many magnitude 8.0 - 8.9 Mw earthquakes will be recorded worldwide in 2007? Over 2 -$120 *Risk $120 to win $100 Under 2 -$120 *Risk $120 to win $100 How many magnitude 7.0-7.9 Mw earthquakes will be recorded worldwide in 2007? Over 12 -$120 *Risk $120 to win $100 Under 12 -$120 *Risk $120 to win $100 How many magnitude 6.0-6.9 Mw earthquakes will be recorded worldwide in 2007? Over 140 -$120 *Risk $120 to win $100 Under 140 -$120 *Risk $120 to win $100 Will there be a magnitude 8.0 Mw earthquake recorded in the United States in 2007? YES +$2000 *Risk $100 to win $2000 Which state will have the largest magnitude earthquake recorded in 2007? Alaska -$200 *Risk $200 to win $100 California +$100 *Risk $100 to win $100 Hawaii +$200 *Risk $100 to win $200 Nevada +$400 *Risk $100 to win $400 Oregon +$600 *Risk $100 to win $600 Washington +$800 *Risk $100 to win $800 Arizona +$1000 *Risk $100 to win $1000 Montana +$1200 *Risk $100 to win $1200 Utah +$1400 *Risk $100 to win $1400 Colorado +$1600 *Risk $100 to win $1600 Idaho +$1800 *Risk $100 to win $1800 New Mexico +$2000 *Risk $100 to win $2000 Wyoming +$2200 *Risk $100 to win $2200 Field* +$400 *Risk $100 to win $400 *Field bet includes any other US State not listed above; All bets will be graded using official earthquake statistics from the USGS website. About WagerWeb WagerWeb.com, founded in 1997, is a privately held, offshore online gaming company, fully licensed and located in San Jose, Costa Rica. With almost 10 years of experience, innovation and gaming technology, Wagerweb.com features a sportsbook, a racebook and casino and has accepted more than 60,000,000 wagers since the company's launch. 
--- by WagerWeb PR at 1800-sports.com on January 17, 2007
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