Betting on American Idol 2010 Winner

Today is the elimination show on the ninth season of American Idol. Betting on the winner among the final 12 contestants begins after the show. It is the annual celebration of pop meets gambling.

Though odds are already posted on Betfair and a few select online sports books, it should be noted that last year's winner, Kris Allen, was a mere 60-1 favorite. Perhaps this means you should bet now on your favorite underdog before odds catch up. Are you ready to place your bet on the next Kelly Clarkson?

With a handful of judge favorites, no clear front *runner is competing in American Idol 2010. Male favorites are Casey James, Michael Lynche, and Aaron Kelly. Female favorites include Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, and Lacey Brown. The gender of the contestants, and eventual winner, is yet another parameter you can bet on at Betfair.

American Idol Odds Season 9
The gambling action expected starting tomorrow threatens to outshine the departure of celebrity judge Simon Cowel, who announced earlier this will be his final season on the FOX Channel show.

Sign up to join Betfair, a leading sportsbook with a unique Matched Bets feature, where you can bet against fellow punters. Betfair offers £10 back for your first £10 deposit, making your first bet practically free.

Though betting opens on March 12, this is a good time to open an account with Betfair, get familiar with the betting service and giving hard thought to your favorite to become - American Idol.

Current Odds
At the time of writing, Crystal Bowersow's odds were set to 3.2. Trailing her are:

Siobhan Magnus 7.8

Lee DeWyze 9.6

Casey James 12

Andrew Garcia 13

Lilly Scott 27

Katie Stevens 42

Alex Lambert 20

Didi Benami 14

Katelyn Epperly 25

Paige Miles 95

Aaron Kelly 75

Michael Lynche 13

Lacey Brown 38

Todrick Hall 90

Jermaine Sellers 500

Tim Urban 65

Tyler Grady 320

Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz, Haeley Wheeler, John Park, Michelle Delamor at 1000.