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The Booker Prize Betting
Unleash the bibliophile in you and step into the exciting world of literary betting as we delve into the nuanced art of betting on the illustrious Booker Prize. This fascinating gamble, seen as a thrilling subplot in the vast narrative of world literature, adds a dash of intrigue to the prestigious Booker Prize suitably functioning as the literary equivalent of Grand National or Kentucky Derby betting.
Booker Prize Key Dates
In this article, we will present the shortlist of this year’s aspiring nominees, destined to be added to the pantheon of literary greats. We further review the past laureates of this esteemed literature award, essentially providing a literary and betting guide to the Booker Prize, often rightly considered as the ‘Ultimate Literary Game of Thrones’.
Current Booker Prize Betting Odds
2025 Booker Prize Odds: Benjamin Wood & Kiran Desai Early Joint Favourites After Longlist Reveal
For the most up to date information and market moves, take a look at our betting news feed which will have the latest coverage.
The Booker Prize Betting News Diary Timeline
The betting for The Booker Prize is normally available after the longlist is revealed and then updated when the final six on the shortlist are announced. Often the major bookies disagree on a favourite and there is plenty of movement in the Booker Prize Odds.
Here is a round-up of the Booker Prize Betting News from our OLBG News feed.
12th August 2025
2025 Booker Prize Odds: Benjamin Wood & Kiran Desai Early Joint Favourites After Longlist Reveal
What is Booker Prize Betting?
Every year since 1969 there has been a Booker Prize Literary Award. In recent times the bookmakers have latched on to the interest the prize generates and started offering betting odds on the novels.
Booker Prize Betting Markets
The main market that the majority of the best betting sites will have is selecting the Booker Prize winner.
However other markets can be offered or you can ask directly for prices on a range of options
- Choose the English language novel that will win the Booker Prize this year.
- Will the Booker Prize be won by someone born in the United Kingdom?
- Will the Booker Prize be won by a debut novelist?
How To Place A Booker Prize Bet
- Once at the bookmakers scroll to the specials market and find Booker Prize Betting
- Here you will see the list of books being offered as options to bet on.
- All you need do is click on your selection.
- This will open up the bet slip, at which point you will see confirmation of the betting odds being offered
- Now you choose your stake - most betting sites will show you how much you can expect to have returned if your prediction is correct.
- If you are happy, simply hit, PLACE BET, to confirm your selection, stake, and bet.
- You will be given a receipt for your bet and it will appear in your open bets in your account details.
- Then it's just a matter of waiting to see which of the books is chosen as the winner.
The Booker Prize Controversy
Since the Booker Prize was created in 1969 it has seen its fair share of controversy with both at times judges and authors questioning the fairness of the award and whether it is appropriate to rate books.
In 2019 the judges went off message by awarding the prize to two authors, despite being told that this was against the Booker rules.
In June 2020 there was another literary furore when the Booker Foundation Vice President Lady Nicholson was removed from her honorary position.
The Peer had been criticized by writers who accused her of homophobia.
Authors cited her for voting against the Same-Sex Marriage Bill, and for as some saw it her controversial comments on social media in relation to the trans community.
FAQ
Booker Prize FAQ
How long have we been able to bet on the Booker Prize?
Booker Prize Betting has been available since 2015, the odds tend to be on offer from the biggest betting sites.
What month do we first get Booker Prize Odds?
The Booker Prize odds are normally available when the long list is announced, (In 2022 it was the end of July)
What year was the Booker Prize first awarded?
1969 saw the Inaugural Booker Prize award.
Who was the first winner of the Booker Prize?
P.H Newby, his winning novel was titled Something to Answer For. He was prolific, writing more than 25 fiction and non-fiction books.
Who is the Oldest Booker Prize winner?
The oldest Booker Prize winner was Margaret Attwood.
She was 79 when she shared the Booker Prize in 2019 for her novel The Testaments.
This was a sequel to the now better known The Handmaid's Tale.
Who is the Youngest Booker Prize winner?
The youngest Booker Prize Winner is Eleanor Catton, she was just 28 when she won in 2013 for The Luminaries, a complex and lengthy mystery.
