When you hear about betting, you probably think about soccer first. In our minds, betting is closely associated with sports, so much so that we don’t even think that we can bet on anything else. Well, nothing could be further from the truth.
People bet on all kinds of things, some as trivial as the weather, others as important as general elections. And they also bet on music, especially major music-related awards. Here are some of the biggest music events that you can probably bet on at your local bookmaker.
The Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize is one of the major British music events that people in Britain bet on. For those unfamiliar with it, the Mercury Prize honours the best album released in the United Kingdom and Ireland in the previous year.
This year’s favourites to receive the Mercury Prize are Loyle Carner, Fred Again, and Young Fathers.
The BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards celebrates the best of British music, including artists, producers, singers, songwriters, and other people in the music industry. The next awards ceremony will be held on February 10th, so it’s a bit too early to bet on it. But the odds will start to flow as soon as the list of the nominees hits the press.
The MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards has a very descriptive name, considering that it celebrates the music video genre, and it is held by the music TV and cable channel MTV. This year’s awards ceremony will be held on the 12th of September.
The nominees this year include performers like Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and SZA, newcomers like GloRilla, and Kaliii, with entries in genres from pop to hip-hop and even afrobeat, with performers like Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, Davido, and Ayra Starr on the shortlist.
The betting odds for the event are already online at the top bookmakers around the world. Unfortunately, you can’t bet on the Afrobeat category just yet – maybe next year.
The Grammys
Finally, here’s the biggest global event in music, the Oscars of the industry, the Grammys! Even if the awards are mostly won by American artists, the Grammys are the most prestigious and significant prizes in the music industry. And, of course, you can bet on the winners!
The eligibility period for the Grammys is not over yet for this year (the ceremony will be held in February), so there’s no list of nominees available just yet. But the punters are already speculating on the nominees – and winners – of the most important categories.
Taylor Swift is seen as the biggest favourite for Album of the Year.
Betting isn’t just for soccer – it’s a whole world. Music lovers, you can bet on major music events too! From the Mercury Prize in the UK to the Grammys awards in the US, there are countless events to bet on.
Whether it’s British albums or global hits, the odds are on. Get ready to groove and bet!
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