10 things we should be able to bet on | Thebigtip

In an increasingly competitive market, bookmakers are looking for the edge. Part of their strategy is to draw markets on novelty events … the next pope, television viewing statistics, election outcomes, the list goes on.

It got me wondering. What would be really fun to bet on? Betfair, take note!

1. For Ben Cousins:

A/ The second day would be better than the first: $1.05

B/ The third day would be better than the second: $1.07

C/ The fourth day would be better than the third: $1.07

D/ Life would be better after drugs: $2.15


2. Whose ears would weigh more?

A/ Tony Abbott $1.87

C/ Julia Gillard $1.87


3. What would happen soonest in Justin Bieber’s life?

A/ Puberty $1.55

B/ Gets a girlfriend $2.15

C/ Gets a boyfriend $2.15

D/ Learns how to sing $7


4. There really is a hidden sex tape of Eva Longoria.

A/ Yes $2.75

B/ No $1.40


5. Who had the best time in rehab?

A/ Lindsay Lohan $2.75

B/ Britney Spears $2.85

C/ Robin Williams $3.15

D/ Eminem $1.85

E/ Robert Downey Jr $2.15

F/ Whoever Rihanna is singing about in that new song $1.15


6. Who will be the next sportsperson to follow John Alexander into the House of Representatives?

A/ Shane Warne $101

B/ Anthony Mundine $501

C/ Ian Thorpe $11

D/ Darius Boyd $1001

E/ Jana Rawlinson $501

F/ Stephen Milne $501

G/ Mark Weber $101

H/ Any other $1.05

I/ Never again, thank God $1.55


7. Tiger Woods is:

A/ Worse off than he was when he drove into a tree $17

B/ Pissed off about the divorce $1.85

C/ Living it up $1.02


8. When and if Collingwood runs onto the MCG for grand final day, Joffa will be:

A/ Standing $1.20

B/ Sitting $2.25

C/ Lying down conscious $17

D/ Lying down unconscious $9


9. Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney fans will:

A/ Pretend to know the rules $1.45

B/ Really know the rules: $2.75


10. At this year’s Melbourne Cup, what percentage of the crowd will will go home alone?

A/ 80-100% $701

B/ 60-80% $501

C/ 40-60% $101

D/ 20-40% $23

E/ 0-20% $1.15

* Nobody was hurt in the framing of this fictional market.