Betting BasicsIDOL BETTING
Centrebet offers Idol betting odds on versions of the reality television show throughout the world. Idol is the brainchild of British entrepreneur Simon Fuller, who set S Club 7 and the Spice Girls on the road to fame and fortune before dreaming up the idea for the talent contest that his 19 Entertainment group has sold around the globe. The World's First Idol competition was in the United Kingdom, when Will Young pipped Gareth Gates to the prize of a lengthy recording contract.
As well as Idol betting, Centrebet also offers Academy Awards betting, Big Brother betting and odds on the Eurovision Song Contest. Centrebet offers Idol betting odds on both country level (Australian Idol, Norwegian Idol, American Idol etc) and World Idol contests. Typically, we offer single bets on the winner of Idol.
Idol hosts and judges travel the length and breadth of their respective lands so as to find a group of unsigned individuals who have the voice and, perhaps equally importantly, the look to become a chart-topping solo artist. After several rounds of eliminations, the judges choose semi-finalists to perform in front of television cameras. Viewers vote and trim down the field to 10 or so finalists. Then the show goes live as the battle for the Idol crown hots up.
IDOL BETTING - WORLD IDOL
World Idol brought together 11 first series winners. The participants were: Kelly Clarkson from the United States of America; Peter Evrard from Belgium; Alicja Janosz from Poland; Diana Karazon from Jordan; Alexander Klaws from Germany; Jamai Loman from the Netherlands; Ryan Malcolm from Canada; Kurt Nilsen from Norway; Guy Sebastian from Australia; Heinz Winckler from South Africa and the aforementioned Young. Australian judge Ian Dickson likened Nilsen to a hobbit from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Norwegian received a sympathy vote because of Dicko's unkind remark and he won the title. Clarkson came second and Evrard filled third place. Sebastian's poor choice of song - “What A Wonderful World” - cost him dearly. He finished in seventh spot.
Statistically, it would appear that males are more likely than females to win. Only two of the 11 World Idol qualifiers were women. There is no definitive explanation as to why men are more successful than women but one school of thought is that the voting demographics favour males. Women of above-average beauty find it especially tough to reach the latter stages of such programs, whereas good-looking guys do not seem to be inconvenienced. It happens too often for it to be a fluke.
Centrebet is the world's leading entertainment bookmaker and takes bets on a wide range of competitions, including reality television shows, beauty pageants, and song contests. Centrebet offers great prices, a wide coverage of sporting and entertainment events, exhaustive options and guaranteed payment of winnings.
IDOL BETTING - NORWEGIAN IDOL BETTING
With Norwegian Kurt Nilsen crowned the first ever 'World 'Idol', we have more than a passing interest in who wins Norwegian Idol. 2006 saw Norway’s 4th instalment of Idol, which was a hotly contested series that was eventually won by Aleksander Denstad With, who narrowly edged out Jonas Thomassen. The fifth season of Norwegian Idol will take place in 2007 and will no doubt hold more exciting format changes and wildcard entrants as the judges seek to find the best of Norway’s raw talent.
IDOL BETTING – PART OF A BIGGER RANGE
Centrebet is the world's leading entertainment bookmaker and takes bets on a wide range of competitions, including reality television shows, beauty pageants, and song contests. Centrebet offers great prices, a wide coverage of sporting and entertainment events, exhaustive options and guaranteed payment of winnings.
As well as Idol betting, Centrebet also offers Academy Awards betting, Big Brother betting, Dancing With The Stars Betting and odds on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Centrebet also offers a online sports betting facilities on most major sporting codes and events. Centrebet covers all major European domestic football competitions, including offering English Premier League football bets, plus Rugby World Cup betting and Australian Open golf betting odds.
Books for these events are now open for Centrebet customers. In order to bet on these sporting events, you first need to register to bet with Centrebet on our secure bet site. You can check our online sports betting calendar for more information on upcoming events.
Last modified 02 April 2007
