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For many people, settling down to watch their favourite shows such as Big Brother, X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent or BBC Sports Personality is one of the highlights of the week. Which is probably why the demand for reality TV betting has grown so much over the last few years.
Now you can add to the excitement of watching your favourite reality shows by betting on the outcome. What’s more, if you get it right, there’s money to be made while you watch! So where can you bet on TV programmes, and which bookmakers is the best place to do it?
Paddy Power is a great choice for betting on reality TV programmes. They offer markets on all the most popular shows, with some pretty decent odds.
There are also various ways to bet. You don’t just have to choose the overall winner. You can bet on markets like the winning manager in X Factor or the next eviction in Big Brother. That means you can place new bets every week, you don’t need to wait until the end of the series to find out if you’ve won.
And with in-play betting available, you can also react to what’s actually happening and cash in on your knowledge of the contestants. This can be done through your phone or tablet, so you don’t even have to leave the sofa.
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888sport is another excellent option when it comes to betting on reality TV. The odds may not always be as competitive as Paddy Power, but the choice of markets is probably better at 888sport. With so many ways to bet on every program, you’re bound to find a profitable angle.
If you know anything about the contestants on your favourite show, you can definitely turn your celebrity knowledge to your advantage. And if not, all you need to do is look at the reaction of the judges and the audience. With in-play betting available, you can place your bets in real time and win money while you watch TV.
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Hopefully the above has given you some good ideas about which bookies are best for reality TV betting. You might also be wondering which shows you can bet on. Well, the good news is that when you join the bookmakers mentioned above, you can actually bet on all of the most popular shows. Here is a list of reality TV shows that you can bet on…
Sometimes the bookies will open betting markets on other programmes as well, but these are the most popular. Remember you don’t just have to choose the overall winner. You can bet in many other categories as well. So whatever your opinion about who should win your favourite reality show, chances are there will be a betting market available for you!
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