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Don't Want to Bet on the Super Bowl? Bet on Jennifer

Internet offers wagering on how long it'll take her to sing anthem, and other odd stuff

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(Newser) – Want to gamble on the Super Bowl, but know nothing about football? No problem: You can place your bets for how long it will take Jennifer Hudson to sing the national anthem Sunday instead, TMZ reports. Sites like BetUS.com have all sorts of options that have little to do with the actual sporting event, such as how many times commentator John Madden will mention food.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, records teammate linebacker James Harrison, left, during practice yesterday in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, records teammate linebacker James Harrison, left, during practice yesterday in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo)
Bettors can gamble on how long it will take Jennifer Hudson to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, TMZ reports.
Bettors can gamble on how long it will take Jennifer Hudson to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, TMZ reports.   (AP Photo)
You can also bet on how many times John Madden, left, will mention food during the game.
You can also bet on how many times John Madden, left, will mention food during the game.   (AP Photo)
This June 24, 2008 file photo shows Jennifer Hudson arriving at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.
This June 24, 2008 file photo shows Jennifer Hudson arriving at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
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