Odds on Space Race

This summer, earth is invaded by armies from outer space on thousands of theatre screens, and it is Tom Cruise to the rescue in the cinematic version of "The War of the Worlds."

Can we expect to an encounter with Bug-Eyed Monsters from another galaxy? In 1938, Americans panicked and thought in an alien invasion after the realistic broadcast of “the war of the worlds” made by Orson Wells.

Will today people believe so easily in an invasion or will they not? For those who are intrigued by the possibilities, a leading online sportsbook offers odds on whether humans will first land on Mars, or whether aliens will first set foot on earth.

The odds posted at Intertops.com are something like this: humans’ landing on mars first 1-20 and aliens landing on earth first 14-1. As Las Vegas sportsbooks are forbidden from making non-sports wagers, Intertops is able to fully satisfy its customers' interest in action of any king. "We are happy to provide both serious and recreational players with a wide-ranging menu of betting possibilities," advised Chief Oddsmaker Dutch Magnum. "Many of our clients enjoy betting on fun propositions keyed to events in such diverse areas as entertainment, politics, or you name it!"