Novelty Bets
In recent times, betting on novelty and entertainment events has become big business for most of Australia's major bookmakers. Its now common to find betting markets for such things as reality television and award shows, right down to the more obscure markets such as which sex will Nicole Kidmans baby be!
There is plenty of money to be made if you do your homework, so we here at FreeBetInfo will browse the internet each week finding for you all the best novelty bets, as well as some of the more strange markets that are currently open. So be sure to check this page often as you never know what is coming next!
Television and Entertainment Betting Markets
With so many reality TV shows on our screens these days, its only natural that there are betting markets available. We'll list below the current programs which are running:
Big Brother 2008
With new hosts, new rules and a very interesting mix of housemates, this years Big Brother is one of the most entertaining yet. Evictions have changed dramatically this year with the housemates choosing who will go. With an eviction looming this Sunday night, don't miss your chance to place a wager!
Closes: PENDING - More Information - BET NOW
Sports Betting Markets
Obviously there are plenty of different sports markets to bet, but these days there are often popular novelty bets that certain bookies offer their customers. Below are a few of the better ones available.
The Buddy & Juddy Show
Sportingbet have a unique market now open with Lance 'Buddy' Franklin and Chris Judd - two of the most exciting players in the AFL. Bet whether Buddy can/can't win the Coleman Medal, or Juddy can/can't win the Brownlow Medal.
Closes: Round 22 - More Information - BET NOW
AFL - First Coach To Depart
Sportingbet have opened a market on which AFL coach will be sacked. Melbourne's Dean Bailey is favourite to go, but their could be value in Fremantle's Mark Harvey, Richmond's Terry Wallace or even struggling Eagles coach John Worsfold.
Closes: Round 22 - More Information - BET NOW
Which Club Will Jonathon Brown Play For In 2009?
With rumours mounting that Jonathon Brown could be leaving the Brisbane Lions at season end, Lasseters have opened a market for which team he will potentially join. Collingwood, Geelong and Carlton firm as favourites, but there is plenty of value available.
Closes: Round 22 - More Information - BET NOW
Novelty and Special Event Betting Markets
There are plenty of different novelty and special event betting markets cropping up all the time. We'll scan all the current ones and list them here for you to bet on.
Highest Monthly Rainfall - May
Centrebet have opened up a very interesting market - Which New Zealand city will receive the most rainfall in the month of May? Wellington is the early favourite, but if you do your research and know your weather patterns, there is money to be made here!
Closes: 31/05/08 - More Information - BET NOW
American Presidential Election
The 2008 American Presidential campaign has been one of the most memorable on record. There has been plenty of media coverage here in Australia and Centrebet have a market open for the winner. Barack Obama is favourite, but John McCain and Hillary Clinton are hot on his heals.
Closes: 04/11/08 - More Information - BET NOW
What Will Happen First in 2008?
Sportingbet have combined a number of different scenario's from things such as Rafael Nadal winning the French Open, right down to whether a penalty goal will open the scoring in the first State of Origin game. Sure to be very popular!
Closes: PENDING - More Information - BET NOW
What Will Happen First in 2008?
Canbet too have opened up a similar market to that of Sportingbets. They are offering scenarios such as will Geelong be first to win the AFL flag, right down to Melbourne Storm winning the NRL premiership. Another very innovative market.
Closes: PENDING - More Information - BET NOW
Which Scientific Breakthrough Will Happen First??
Dialabet have taken novelty bets a step further with one of the more obscure markets currently out. Things such as the chance of the latest probe to Saturn's moon Titan finding life, or the chance of nuclear fusion becoming a commercial reality by 2010.
Closes: PENDING - More Information - BET NOW
