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'Big bets on the independents'
Bookie Paul McLean tells the BBC that the big bets are on the independents - the 20 to one chances rather than the big names.
"There are big prices for the independents," he said.
"People are hoping to get a weekend away or a nice coat courtesy of the candidate."
We're not jealous, not one bit....
Joel Taggart says a lull at the count centre at Titanic in Belfast means they've had a chance to open the biscuits.
Official first count results
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Sinn Féin may 'hold three seats'
Commentator tells Radio Ulster's election programme there is a "chance for Sinn Féin to hold three seats in Fermanagh South Tyrone"
DUP's Alex Easton elected on first count
DUP's Alex Easton elected on first count in North Down. Quota: 4,605
'Disappointment' over Ruth Patterson result
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Looking good for DUP, TUV and SF
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Votes getting counted again
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'Take a seat!'
The BBC has built its own virtual Northern Ireland Assembly chamber.
But within the past hour, it has begun to fill up slowly. Mark Simpson is helping the new MLAs into their seats on BBC One.
'Things moving very slowly'
Theresa Craig says things "moving very slowly" in East Londonderry. No-one was elected on the first count. Quota: 4,915
Two Sinn Féin candidates over quota
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Easton confident DUP will gain three seats
DUP's Alex Easton says he's "confident" the DUP will gain three seats in North Down.
Recount to find 36 ballots
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'Tight and competitive'
The SDLP's Claire Hanna says getting two seats in South Belfast has always been "tight".
She and party colleague Fearghal McKinney are both running for seats there.
"There were 18 candidates and it's very competitive," she told the BBC's Mark Carruthers.
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Recount almost over
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Alex Easton increases majority
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First preference count imminent
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Dolores Kelly faces 'quite a battle'
Gordon Adair says Dolores Kelly seems to be facing "quite a battle" with Sinn Féin to retain her seat in Upper Bann.
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