For the unaware, Masterchef is a BBC television show which pits would-be professional chefs against each other in an elimination-style tournament in order to determine who has the most skill and potential in the culinary world. The show has become quite popular over the years it has aired, and previous seasons have had viewers well into the millions for the final episodes. Betting has become a big issue when it comes to Masterchef finals, and a number of websites and other betting venues have been offering odds on various aspects of the show.
Many people have been looking to bet on the outcome of the finals themselves, although many betting sites have stated that, due to the fact that the show is pre-recorded, this will not be possible. Instead, bets will be placed on the estimated ratings for the final episode of this year’s season. Bookmakers have estimated that roughly 3.9 to 4 million viewers will watch the final episode, with the average rate being a 5.5 payout. Odds scale up from there, with numbers like “less than three million” paying out ten to one, and 3.5 to 3.6 million paying out seventeen to one, the highest odds available.
Michael Sullivan, CEO of Sportingbet Australia, had this to say on the subject: “We’ve had plenty of punters asking us to bet on the outcome of this show but its pre recorded nature makes this impossible. With Masterchef’s ratings success causing plenty of discussion we thought odds on the final’s ratings would make a good alternative. Last year 3.7 million Australian’s watched the series one final and with series two ratings going through the roof, several pundits have predicted the final could break the five million viewer mark, so it will be interesting to see which option the punters come for.”
If you are a fan of the series, then now is a great time to get in on the action and bet on Masterchef. Masterchef is a long-running favourite among many groups, and being able to bet on the show’s final episode (in some sense, if not on the actual outcome) can make it even more exciting. Plus, the prospect of making a fair chunk of change in the process is even more appealing. If you want to ramp up the excitement of the final episode of this season’s Masterchef, then placing some bets is a great way to do so.
There are a number of different online venues currently offering a variety of odds on the Masterchef season finale’s ratings, and it is quick and easy to bet on Masterchef. Most sites require a simple registration process, after which you can get straight to betting. Best of all, you can also use your login to place bets on other sporting events as well.