I'm not sure - the Israeli action in Gaza was pretty full on at the time of the contest last year, and their act in 2025 was someone who survived the music festival attack by Hamas in 2023 - so motivation to vote was likely higher last year. Along with the limits on the number of votes per voter, I'd expect a slightly smaller Israeli televote this year (but still plenty strong enough to hoover up multiple 12pts.)
That was the one! I think the patriotic vote works somewhat when the entry is strong, but the worse the entry, the less the patriotic vote - and the UK usually has a mediocre entry...Would the large numbers of Brits living on the Spanish costas have played a part there? Do people vote patriotically in these things rather than for their genuine favourite? Or was our song last year so bad that not even the patriotic vote could save it (was it that "What the hell just happened" one? Or was that the year before)?
Jeez thats brutal. Ive mostly given up with the high street bookies these days - half of them allow me under ÂŁ2 on the eurovision bets and the others refer every bet to a trader and drop the price while im trying to put it on. Waste of time.
. Did Australia crush it tonight? They are really motoring in the betfair market.
Yep Beanie what a great tip thanks dude. I followed it after you posted and have some @ 13.0. Not as good as your price but still looking good now. I might follow you and lay some off then if it stays short.
I was going to bet that with Unibet but I stopped myself and have left it. Won’t touch it till tomorrow lunchtime. I know if I bet it they will change the price so will leave it for you if you want it Beanie. I mean it might change anyway as it’s clearly out of line but I’m not touching it till tomorrow.
Unfortunately I sent my previous message then fell asleep. Now awake I see unsurprisingly that price from last night or even anything over evens is gone. Never mind. It was a good tip thanks Beanie and someone will hopefully be enjoying that bet on Sat evening.
