(Newswire.net — October 28, 2019) — While the gambling industry has been popular for a number of years, it seems to have reached a whole new level of success in recent times. Research suggests that the market globally could be valued at more than $94 billion by 2024 and it is highly likely that betting will play a key role in that growth.
The pastime of winning money by predicting outcomes is a part of life for many people across the globe, primarily through its links to sporting events. However, if you’re interested in trying your luck at betting but are not a fan of sports, here are a few ideas on other issues you could consider putting a wager on.
1. Movies
Developments in Hollywood attract a lot of attention and there are many issues that bookmakers tend to offer odds on. One of the most popular movie-related matters to attract bets is the identity of the next James Bond and there has been recent speculation that the likes of Richard Madden and Henry Golding could take the role when Daniel Craig departs.
“Richard Madden” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Gage Skidmore
2. TV
The small screen also attracts interest when it comes to betting, with people looking to make wagers on the outcomes of a host of series including shows like Dancing with the Stars. The divisive final series of Game of Thrones also attracted plenty of attention earlier this year, as fans attempted to predict who would ultimately end up as the ruler of Westeros.
3. Politics
However, there is more to non-sports betting than just the entertainment world. It is not uncommon for bookmakers to offer odds on major political matters like who the next US president may be, while you can also look at Brexit betting articles to analyze the latest developments which could affect the odds of the UK’s much-discussed departure from the EU.
4. Awards
The glitz and glamour of awards ceremonies is always exciting and betting on who is going to pick up the top prizes at the Oscars or the Grammys is usually very popular. There is already plenty of buzz about next year’s Academy Awards, with Joaquin Phoenix expected to be in the race for the Best Actor prize following his performance in Joker.
5. White Christmas
Bing Crosby always dreamed of one and there is nothing quite like a crisp layer of snow being on the ground at Christmas. The issue is arguably one of the most popular non-sports issues to attract a bet or two, with people trying to predict whether they will get lucky and enjoy happy holidays building snowmen with their loved ones.
Much more to betting
Sports betting can undoubtedly be a huge amount of fun, as it gives you a chance to put your knowledge to the test and attempt to predict the outcome of a host of big matches and events.
However, there is more to betting than just that and we hope that ideas above have given you some ideas on how you can still get involved even if you’re not a fan of soccer or other sports.