SANTO DOMINGO.- “It's no secret by now that Miss Dominican Republic   has been selected the top beauty of the 2008 Miss Universe pageant by Gambling911.com's own resident beauty - Jenny Woo.” the betting site says of the country’s candidate Marianne Cruz, 23.

Cruz, “was listed with +2000 odds to win the 2008 Miss Universe pageant for a payout potential of $2000 for every $100 bet at BetUS.com,” Gambling911.com says, adding "This hottie looks like a lot of fun."

“Her career ambition is to be a world-class fashion designer with her favorite designer being Oscar De La Renta. Anyone who likes Oscar De Las Renta is a winner in Jenny¹s book.  She has worked as one of the most solicited models of her country, while going to school for the past four years and holding many different jobs to help support her family," Woo said quoted by the Web site.

It said Miss Dominican Republic “typically” ranks among the top 10 favorites in each Miss Universe contest, “along with the likes of Miss Venezuela, Miss Puerto Rico, Miss USA and Miss Mexico,” noting that BetUS.com released their odds on the 2008 Miss Universe pageant Tuesday.”

“Millions of dollars were expected to be bet on this event come Sunday.  Websites such as BetUS.com are offering huge incentives to open online betting accounts.  For BetUS, they are offering up to 50 percent in signup bonuses on one's initial deposit,” BetUS.com said.