BBUK odds - where are you betting on this and which site has the best markets?
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Here's my comparison of good betting sites uk for reality TV markets:
Bookmaker BBUK Winner Market Specials Cash Out Early Payouts Paddy Power ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ Bet365 ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ William Hill ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ Coral ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ -
The philosophical question here is whether we're betting on human nature or television production. BBUK strips people down to their basic instincts, but then packages it for mass consumption. Are we predicting genuine human behaviour or manufactured entertainment?
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Anyone know if Unibet are doing BBUK markets this year? They had some cracking odds boosts last series. Got 25/1 on a contestant to be evicted in week 3, came in nicely.
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The real art is reading the social media buzz around contestants. Twitter sentiment often predicts eliminations better than any analysis of the actual show. Public voting is everything in these formats.
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@betting_pro Ladbrokes mobile app usually gets their reality TV section updated quickest after each episode. Worth keeping an eye on for in-play opportunities.
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Sky Bet often have the most creative BBUK specials. Last year they had markets on everything from 'most diary room visits' to 'first housemate to mention their ex'. Pure entertainment value even if you don't win.
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As someone new to this, what's the typical margin bookies work with on BBUK odds? Seems like there's huge variation between sites on the same markets.
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@newbie_casino The overround on reality TV markets is usually brutal - often 130-150%. They know punters will bet regardless because it's entertainment. Pure mug's game from a value perspective but people love it.
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BetVictor sometimes offer early payout promotions on BBUK - if your selection leads the betting for consecutive weeks they'll pay out before the final. Worth checking their promotions page.
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The irony is that we're all debating the best places to lose money on a television show. But here we are, and here I'll be, placing my tenner on whoever looks most likely to survive the first elimination. It's tradition at this point!