He risked his house to bet on Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest isn’t just one of the biggest TV events in the world… it’s also a huge betting market.
Millions are traded every year on Eurovision, but one man took it further than almost anybody else.
In this video, I explore the incredible story of Daniel Gould, the history teacher turned full time Eurovision gambler who reportedly bet against the value of his own house to trade and bet on the contest.
From diaspora voting patterns and jury trends to YouTube views, Google searches and fan sentiment, Daniel built a data driven approach to one of the strangest betting markets in the world.
We cover:
How Eurovision betting markets actually work
Why performances and running order move the odds
The impact of jury voting vs public voting
The betting strategy that helped Daniel pay off his mortgage
How specialist knowledge created a unique edge
Why Eurovision is far bigger as a betting market than most people realise.
This is a fascinating story about risk, psychology, market behaviour and the power of specialisation.
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