Sportsbook.com Bettors Bet Yamin Next Idol to Go

NEW YORK – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Bucky Covington was not an American Idol viewer favorite, or a sportsbook.com bettor favorite either. Wagers at the world's largest online sportsbook and casino did not back the 28- year-old from Rockingham, NC, so there was no surprise when he became the show's latest casualty. If Sportsbook.com betting trends continue to predict the outcome of the show then Elliot Yamin will be the next to go.

"Yamin put in a good performance according to the judges this week," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook.com. "Randy Jackson heaped on the praise for him, so it will be interesting to see if fans are swayed by the judge's comments, or if they keep voting, and betting, with their hearts. Everybody bets, and at Sportsbook.com our music loving players are hitting the mark week after week."

Chris Daughtry retains his stronghold on the top spot with 7-5 odds and 23.1 per cent of bettors' support. The gap between Daughtry and Katharine McPhee is beginning to grow, her odds have dropped from 13-5 to 3-1 and her betting support remains at 17 per cent while Daughtry's fans are continuing to lay down more support.

Kellie Pickler's bettor support has skyrocketed this week! Up from 8.7 per cent last week, the 19-year-old from Albemarle, NC now has 17 per cent of bettors' dollars at Sportsbook.com. Tied with McPhee, her odds have improved to 5-1 to 6-1.

"This shift in betting sentiment could signal a change in this competition," added Czajkowski. "For weeks it has looked like the winner would be either Daughtry or McPhee, but as Kellie's support grows it could soon be a three way race."