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Europe’s annual music contest saw Austria’s ‘JJ’ claim the country’s first victory for over 10 years – with Israel as runners-up on 357 points.

Eurovision has ended for another year, and according to industry figures, it has evolved from a niche market to contend with other major betting markets including the Super Bowl. 

The Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel on Saturday 17 May and here we look at who the favourites are with our betting partner Ladbrokes. 

Nine days after taking over from Justin Trudeau, Liberal leader Mark Carney called a snap election. He announced Canadians would head to the polls on Monday 28 April. 

Jack P. Shepherd, better known to fans as Coronation Street’s David Platt, has emerged triumphant from the Celebrity Big Brother 2025 house, beating bookmakers’ favourite Danny Beard. 

This year’s Celebrity Big Brother is nearly over, with the winner being unveiled in Friday’s episode. Six of the original 13 stars remain after Tuesday night’s triple eviction, and since then the odds have shifted firmly in favour of one housemate. 

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the papal conclave will convene to determine who will be the successor to the late pontiff. 

Jack P. Shepherd and Danny Beard are joint 2/1 favourites to be crowned Celebrity Big Brother champions as the competition nears completion. The housemates are facing the first-ever triple eviction in Tuesday’s episode after face-to-face evictions led to tears and awkward moments. 

The 35-year-old from Holywood, County Down, was vying for an elusive victory at the famous golf venue in Georgia, to complete the Grand Slam at the 11th time of asking. 

The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just over a month away, taking place in Basel, Switzerland, on 17 May. 

Donald Trump has mooted the idea of running for a third term, despite it being considered unconstitutional by many. Bookies are offering odds of 16/1 for him to achieve it. 

The 69th edition of the Eurovision song contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland. Currently Sweden are the leaders in the odds to win the 2025 contest.

Did the odds for the Oscars match up to the results? Anora, The Brutalist, Flow, No Other Land and more proved to snatch the trophies.

The British Academy Film Awards, otherwise known as the BAFTAs, enters its 78th year and will be held on 16 February with David Tennant returning to host. 

The odds for the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Award have been announced, with Luke Littler being the front-runner at odds of 13/10.

The 97th Oscars event is set to take place on 2 March, with various categories to bet on from best picture to best make-up - which winners will crop up the most?

The Gatorade colour, the coin toss, the National Anthem length and lots more. UK bettors can enjoy Super Bowl LIX's novelty markets, ahead of kick off this Sunday 9 February. 

 The latest odds for the winner of Dancing on Ice 2025, as Michaela Strachan stands to be the early favourite to win the contest.

Will we have a white Christmas this year? As the cold snap closes in, it poses the question of whether we will see snowfall on Christmas Day?

Popular choices over the years have been Ghosts, Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing, Eastenders, The King’s Speech and Call The Midwife, but what’s on the predicted agenda for 2024?

Nigel Farage is the new favourite to become the next UK Prime Minister, according to one of the UK’s biggest bookmakers.

As BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing comes to the end of its 20th season, the final four have now been revealed; with one standout beating the odds by a landslide compared to their competitors.

I’m A Celeb is coming towards the end of its 24th season and the reality show will soon announce its King or Queen, but who will it be?

Labour candidate, Kevin Craig disclosed that he had bet £800 at the last election on himself losing his seat to the Conservatives at odds of 1/2.