Created Tue 27th Jan 2:37pm PST by

triskelion68 Level 10, Genius (H$13,982)

Who will win eurovision 2009?

Settled as Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark

Background: The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 will be the 54th Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled to take place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia.[1][2][3] Changes in the voting procedure will occur with the re-introduction of a national jury alongside televoting while the format of the semi-finals will remain the same. Forty-three countries have confirmed their participation in the contest. Slovakia has announced it will return to the contest, while San Marino have withdrawn due to financial issues. Latvia and Georgia originally announced their intention to withdraw, but it was later stated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that both countries would indeed participate.[4] One of the hosts for the contest will be Yana Churikova.[5]

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Russia

Ireland or UK

Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark

44%

Serbia

Turkey

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Either Latvia, Estonia, Belarus or Lithuania

Other

32%

Settled as Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark on Sun 17th May 3:47am PST

Activity: H$17,837
Predictions: 98
Comments: 4

Suspend date: Mon 11th May 3:59pm PST
Settlement date: Sun 17th May 3:47am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Mon 11th May 3:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Russia: 30%, Ireland or UK: 2%, Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark: 10%, Serbia: 10%, Turkey: 10%, Bosnia and Herzegovina: 5%, Either Latvia, Estonia, Belarus or Lithuania: 10%, Other: 23%

Action history:

Created Tue 27th Jan 2:37pm PST by

triskelion68 Level 10, Genius (H$13,982)

Suspended Mon 11th May 3:59pm PST : Suspend date reached

Settlement requested Sat 16th May 2:17pm PST by

keyeshoveden [Power User]

: It was Norway.

Settlement requested Sat 16th May 2:27pm PST by

kruijs [Power User]

: Please settle "Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8052636.stm

Settled as 'Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark' Sun 17th May 3:47am PST by

jenniandboys [Admin]

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Predictions (98)

27 weeks ago

samlepirat Level 10, Genius (H$14,812)

predicted Other (H$100 at 32%)

27 weeks ago

eosforos Level 7, Pro (H$4,128)

predicted Other (H$20 at 31%)

27 weeks ago

pembeci Level 14, Prophet (H$118,781)

predicted Other (H$100 at 30%)

27 weeks ago

ksyankeefan Level 7, Pro (H$4,681)

predicted Either Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland or Denmark (H$50 at 46%)

27 weeks ago

pembeci Level 14, Prophet (H$118,781)

predicted Turkey (H$100 at 4%)

Comments (4)

aleksisyrjamaki Level 7, Pro (H$3,672)

Finland is going to win!!!!!!!!!!!
Liste to Finland's song: Waldo's People - Lose control
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GS8sOg7-ZY

posted 41 weeks ago

uberin Level 13, Psychic (H$51,754)

The UK entry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MuaKB0g7zU

posted 38 weeks ago

triskelion68 Level 10, Genius (H$13,982)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJLOp1WBD0Q&feature=related

IRELAND'S!

posted 38 weeks ago

idea111 Level 1, Newbie (H$1,000)

i think, Norway will win ;)

http://www.trksh.com/eurovision/who-will-win-the-eurovision-2009.html
http://www.trksh.com/eurovision/eurovision-2009-poll-esc-2009-poll.html

posted 30 weeks ago

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