The Emmy Awards Betting Odds (Contenders & History)

Emmy Awards Introduction

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The Emmy Awards Overview

The Emmy Awards is a major event in the Television world, honoring the best and brightest in a number of categories. From Daytime TV to Prime Time and Sports programming, there are a number of awards given out each year. If you're looking to place some bets on the Emmy Awards, then this blog post is for you! We'll take a look at all of the different shows that make up the Emmy Awards, and give you our thoughts on who is likely to win. Let's get started!

Emmy Awards Betting Odds

The Emmy Awards take place at different times around the year for the different shows on offer across, Daytime and Primetime TV, as well as sports programs among others. There are other Emmy awards shows but these are the three this betting guide will focus upon as the ones most likely to find betting odds and wagering options on.

• Primetime Emmys Date 13th September 2022
• Daytime Emmys Date 24th June 2022
• Sports Emmys Date 24th May 2022

Daytime Emmys Outstanding Drama Series Betting

Here are some example odds of one of the main betting markets for last year's Daytime Emmys which took place on the 24th of June in California - General Hospital was the winner. 

What is Betting on the Emmy Awards

Betting on the Emmys is placing a wager on your own prediction of who will be nominated the winner from the list of nominees for a particular category.

The process of making a wager on the winner of any category is no more difficult than that, with no complicated markets or spreads to consider, just a simple moneyline wager on who picks up the award

Emmys Betting Markets

Some betting sites will offer odds on the outcome of the awards ceremony on terms of who the winners of the awards will be for many if not all categories on offer. The nominees will be given odds on success and we as punters have the option of making picks and wagers on who we think will be the recipient of the award.

Emmys Awards Moneyline Betting

The most straightforward and simple option and mostly the only one available for making a bet on the Emmys

How to bet on The Emmy Awards

There is a simple 5 step process to making a bet on any of the Emmy Awards if markets and odds are available to you.

1. Find an online betting site offering odds and bets on the Emmy Awards.
2. Find the category you are most interested in wagering on
3. Make that selection and add them to your betslip
4. Select the stake you wish to wager
5. Confirm

That's it, you are done, your wager is on, and now all you have to do is wait until the ceremony, which you can often watch on the TV or online takes place.

If you make the right selection, you win, if your prediction is incorrect you will lose the stake you have wagered just as with any normal bet.

Emmy Awards by Event

We will break this section down into three parts, Daytime, Primetime and Sports Emmy awards show, and the categories most often awarded.

Prime Time Emmy Awards

In the Primetime Emmys there are further subcategories including the main Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Ammy Awards, and the Primetime Emmy Engineering Awards

For this guide to primetime Emmy Awards betting we will concentrate solely on the first and main categories.

And here are the various categories that you will find within that.

The Primetime Emmy Awards 2022 took place on September 12th 2022. 

Programs

The programs category will highlight various programs and genres within. These will range from Comedy to Drama, Through TV movies and Talk series

Outstanding Comedy Series

The Emmy for outstanding comedy series is one of the most prestigious awards in television. It is given to the show that is deemed to be the best comedy series of the year by a panel of industry experts. 

The Emmy for outstanding comedy series is given to a show that is not only funny, but also has well-developed characters and storylines. In addition, the Emmy for outstanding comedy series takes into account the overall quality of the show, including production values and writing. The Emmy for outstanding comedy series is a highly coveted award, and it is given to the show that is considered to be the best of the best.

List of Outstanding Comedy Series Winners

Outstanding Drama Series

One of the highest honors that a television drama can receive is the Emmy for outstanding drama series. This award is given to a show that is deemed to be of exceptional quality, and it is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew. Shows that have won this Emmy include "Breaking Bad," "The Sopranos," and "Mad Men." 

These are all shows that have been praised for their strong writing, compelling characters, and gripping storylines. If you're looking for a new drama to watch, be sure to check out some of the winners of this prestigious Emmy. You're sure to be impressed by the high caliber of these programs.

List of Outstanding Drama Series Winners

Other categories in the programming section include

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
• Outstanding Competition Program
• Outstanding Television Movie
• Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
• Outstanding Variety Talk Series

Acting

For acting, there are separate awards for Lead Actors and Actresses and for supporting roles for both

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. It is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an exceptional performance in a leading role on a comedy series. 

This award was first presented in 1950 to Donald O'Connor for The Colgate Comedy hour and has been given out every year since then. Ted Danson's Sam Malone for Cheers in 1990, Michael J Fox for Family Ties and Kelsey Grammer for Frasier are previous winners.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series is one of the most prestigious awards that an actor can receive, and it is a fitting tribute to those who have brought laughter and joy to our lives.

List of Outstanding Lead Actor Winners In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

To win, an actor must give a performance that is not only excellent but also consistent throughout the season. They must also be able to convincingly portray their character's emotional journey, whether it be joy, sorrow, fear, or anger. 

The Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy is one of the most prestigious awards an actor can receive, and it is a testament to their skill as a performer.

List of Outstanding Lead Actor Winners In A Drama Series

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

The Lead Actress in a Comedy Series is one of the most prestigious awards given out each year at the Emmy Awards. This award is given to the actress who gives the best performance in a leading role in a comedy series. 

There are many factors that go into determining who will win this award, but one of the most important is whether or not the actress was able to make the audience laugh. The Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award is one of the most sought-after awards in Hollywood, and it is always a highly anticipated category at the Emmys.

List of Outstanding Lead Actress Winners In A Comedy Series

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

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The Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series is given out annually to the best actress in a leading role in a drama series. 

Previous winners include Viola Davis, Claire Foy, and Elizabeth Moss. The award is given out by the Television Academy, and nominees are typically announced in July. 

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

There are many more coveted awards up for grabs in the Acting section of the Primetime Emmys and each are listed below. These categories are less frequently available for placing wagers.

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Directing

Directing is a huge areas of importance within the Emmys, for, without the exceptional directing skills of the industry, none of these programs, or actors would be heading towards the awards ceremony at all - Often sportsbooks will provide the option for betting on the directing category too, where awards go to

• Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
• Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
• Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series

Writing

And of course, without the scripts or adaptations, the directors would have nothing to direct and no actors, so we should never discount the importance of the writer's section although it is rare to find betting markets for these categories.

• Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
• Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
• Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Daytime Emmy Awards

The Daytime Emmy Awards includes the main awards but also the Creative Arts Emmys, betting generally not widely available on the latter.

So we will take a look and focus on the Daytime Emmys in the Programming and Acting sections. There are too Hosting categories, as  well as writing and directing which are no less important than in the Prime Time awards but get a lot less coverage in general

The Daytime Emmys will take place in June 2023

Programming

Outstanding Drama Series

One of the most hotly contested Emmy awards, the Outstanding Drama series awards the daytime dramas and the same series generally appear and vye for the trophy every year, from General Hospital, through The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of our Lives.

• General Hospital leads the way with the most wins in this daytime category. 
• The popular series has won 15 Emmys with the most recent being last year.

List of Emmy Award Winners In the Outstanding Drama Series Category

Outstanding Game Show

The Outstanding Game Show Daytime Emmy award goes to shows that are, well, outstanding. Outstanding in the sense that they're entertaining, engaging, and just all-around great game shows. Outstanding game shows keep viewers hooked with interesting concepts, exciting challenges, and big prizes. And over the years, there have been some truly Outstanding Game Shows that have taken home the Daytime Emmy. Here are just a few of the past winners:

The Price is Right:

 This classic game show has been on air for over 50 years and continues to be one of the most popular game shows on television. The Price is Right features contestants competing to correctly guess the prices of everyday items in order to win fabulous prizes.

Jeopardy!:

 One of the most iconic game shows of all time, Jeopardy! has been on air since 1964. The show features contestants answering trivia questions in order to earn money, which they can then use to buy clues to help them answer more difficult questions and ultimately win the game.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?:

Another classic game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? first aired in 1999 and quickly became one of the most popular

List of Emmy Award Winners for Outstanding Game Show

Outstanding Talk Show – Entertainment

Formerly a joint category, the talk shows are now split into Entertainment and informative, Kelly Clarkson has won this award the last two years

List of Emmy Award Winners for Outstanding Talk Show – Entertainment

Outstanding Talk Show – Informative

Formerly a joint category, the talk shows are now split into Entertainment and informative,this one doesn't go the same way every year and is hotly contested.

List of Emmy Award Winners for Outstanding Talk Show – Informative

Other categories awarded in the Daytime Emmys programming include

• Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
• Outstanding Culinary Program
• Outstanding Entertainment News Program

Acting

Moving onto the actors and actresses who play the parts that entertain us so.

As soon as the nominations are announced we will feature them on this blog along with the Emmy betting odds. 

List of Emmy Award Winners for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

List of Winners for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

List of Outstanding Supporting Actor Winners in a Drama Series

List of Outstanding Supporting Actress Winners in a Drama Series

List of Outstanding Performer Winners in a Drama Series

List of Outstanding Performer Winners in a Drama Series

Year	Younger Actor
2022	Nicholas Chaves ( General Hospital)
2021
2020
2019	Kyler Pettis (Days of our Lives)
2018	Rome Flynn (The Bold and the Beautiful)
2017	Bryan Craig (General Hospital)
2016	Bryan Craig (General Hospital)
2015	Freddie Smith (Days of Our Lives)
2014	Chandler Massey (Days of Our Lives)

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Hosting

We love our game shows whether it Family Feud or The Price is Right, and there is nothing better than getting the latest gossip from our daily entertainment talk shows, but what is a show without a terrific host?

Outstanding Game Show Host

The Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy award is given to the game show host who "excels in all aspects of hosting," according to the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 

This includes charisma, energy, knowledge of the game, and the ability to keep the show running smoothly. Previous winners include Bob Barker, Alex Trebek, Pat Sajak, and Steve Harvey.

List of Outstanding Game Show Host Winners 

Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host

Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host is an Emmy Award given to the hosts of talk shows. The award was first presented in 2008 and has been given out annually since then. The nominees are typically announced in May, and the winner is announced at the Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in June. 

Previous winners of the Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host award include Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey, and Wendy Williams.

List of Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host Winners

List of Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host Emmy Winners

Outstanding Culinary Host

Previously known as Oustanding Lifestyle Host (2007 and 20028) and Oustanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host between 2009-2012, the Oustanding Culinary Host category has been consistent since 2013

List of Outstanding Culinary Host Emmy Winners

Writing/Directing

• Directing for a Drama Series
• Writing for a Drama Series

Sports Emmy Awards

There are over 40 categories now in the Emmys Sports Awards and betting will be available in many of them.

For the guide will we give some focus to the following top line and most prestigious awards

When will the 44th Emmys Sports Awards take Place (2023)

At the time of writing we are awaiting confirmation of the nominations announcements and awards show dates for the 44th edition in 2023.

Outstanding Live Sports Special

Outstanding Live Sports Special is an Emmy Award given to a live sports event that is considered to be of outstanding quality. This award is given to the network and/or production team who produced the event. 

Previous winners include the broadcasts of Super Bowl XLIX, the FIFA World Cup, and the Olympics. 

2023 Nominees

Previous Winners

Outstanding Live Sports Series

Outstanding Live Sports Series is an Emmy award that is given to a sports series that has shown exceptional live coverage. This award is given to a series, not an individual show or game. Some past winners of this award include ESPN's Monday Night Football, NBC's Sunday Night Football, and ABC's Wide World of Sports. 

These are all programs that are known for their live coverage of sports events. The Outstanding Live Sports Series Emmy award is a testament to the hard work and dedication that goes into providing live coverage of sporting events. without this type of coverage, many fans would be unable to experience the excitement of their favorite sports.

2023 Nominees

Previous Winners

Outstanding Studio Show - Weekly

The Outstanding Studio Show - Weekly Emmy award is presented to a TV show that provides ongoing coverage of news, events, or sports. 

This can include shows like ESPN's SportsCenter, Fox NFL Sunday, and TNT's Inside the NBA. The award is given to the overall program, rather than to any individuals who work on the show.

2023 Nominees

Previous Winners

Things to Consider When Betting on the Emmy Awards

A good place to start looking for clues for who might be wining the awards and worth betting on would be previous results and the TV ratings for the past year.

Plainly the most popular shows are going to be a prime location to find potential winners, and of course they are usually the nominees, but looking at sites like GoldDerby and other Entertainment websites is a great resource to finding out what fans of the shows and the industry are saying in general about production and performances.

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Jason Sudeikis the star of winning Best Comedy Emmy Ted Lasso

Emmys Betting Diary

Current odds added to candidate/contestant on each update. 

Emmy Award Winners 2021

Here is the complete list of Emmy Award winners from 2021.  

Online sportsbooks will cover some of these categories, you can of course ask your sportsbook for a price if the category you are interested in is not showing on their app or website. 

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