Eurovision Song Contest drama: Gamblers bet big after outcome winner prediction!
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10 May 2024 •
Reading time: 2 minutes The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö was not without sensation last night.
A leak from the Italian televote on social media sparked rumors after the show. Italian TV viewers gave 39.3% of points to Israel, which caused a commotion.
Possible leak disrupts odds
The alleged result of the Italian televote caused an earthquake among the bookmakers. In a short time, Israel, with singer Eden Golan, shot to fourth position. The odds for an Israeli victory dropped significantly, causing gamblers to bet massive amounts of money.
Dutch favorite Joost Klein in second place?
According to the leaked information, the Dutch entry, Joost Klein the big favorite with his song “Europapa”, would have finished in second place with 7.3% of the Italian votes.
EBU is silent for now
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest, has so far not responded to the rumors about the leak. It is therefore still unclear whether the leaked information is correct.
Will the final be affected?
The possible leak from the Italian televote now raises questions about the fairness of the Eurovision voting. Could this leak affect the final on Saturday evening? And what are the consequences for the participating countries, especially Israel and the Netherlands?
Eurovision song contest in a minor key?
The revelation of possibly confidential voting data is a stain on the reputation of the Eurovision Song Contest. The tension around the final is now even greater, but perhaps in a way that the organizers would not have wanted.