Betting on American Idol Begins Next Week

Submitted by Gary on Fri, 2010-03-12 at 17:34

These days, people can bet on just about everything. As American Idol narrows down their top 24 to 12, betting will be open to gambling fans of the show. Bettors can place wagers on who will win, the gender of the winner and many other factors that contribute to the show.

Last season’s winner, Kris Allen, had very low odds to win; at 60:1, he was the long shot and many people didn’t believe he would take home the title. This year, it will be interesting to see how people expect the competition to go and how America will actually vote because there are several favourites among the group.

Six of the remaining 12 contestants (three male and three female) have received high praise from the judges and are labelled as the contestants to watch out for. However, those who wish to gamble on American Idol’s outcome should be careful to consider the underdogs as well, as the show is also known for surprise wins.

The contestants range in age from their teens to those who have a family of their own and with plenty of raw talent, bettors will have a difficult time trying to decide who will be America’s favourite. Keep in mind the season where Chris Daughtry was expected to win and ended up not making the final three; the show can throw you off course if you miss any important parts. Gambling on American Idol’s results can be found at several online casinos and other gambling outlets.