Recently we blogged about the great fun to be had by all on Eurovision. It was as popular as ever (despite the result!) and this type of online betting continues with bets on Any Dream Will Do.

It’s proving to be a real winner, as was its’ predecessor last year - How Do We Solve A Problem Like Maria - which turned Connie Fisher into a huge overnight star. Now the contest for who will be the lead in Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat is well underway and this attracts a large betting fraternity as people discuss the competition and put their money where their mouths are.

After this weekend, they’re down to the last six and on Saturday, one of the favourites (Daniel Boys) was the surprise ejection from the show. A big shock for many, many people but isn’t that what entertainment and shows like this are all about?

The final takes place on 9th June which is fast closing in. Some of the major UK bookmakers are offering free bets for you to sign up with them, so even if you’re a part-time punter and want a little flutter like £10, then there are bookmakers who will allow you to deposit your £10 and then give you a matched free bet of £10, giving you £20 to bet! You’ve doubled your money and you haven’t even done any betting yet!