Royal baby? You can bet on it
Who's cashing in on the royal pregnancy? Betting shops.
Punters (bettors) in Britain have a range of possible wagers from betting agencies William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. Odds as of Tuesday morning:
Multiple Birth?
Paddy Power: Twins: 8-1; Triplets 100-1; Quadruplets or more 500-1
How Big?
Paddy Power: Under 5 pounds, 5-1; 6 pounds to 6 pounds 15 ounces, 7-2
Name of Baby
Paddy Power: Catherine 20-1, Diana 9-1, William 16-1, Britney 500-1
Ladbrokes: Catherine 16-1, Diana 12-1, Charles 10-1, Arsene 500-1
Arsene?
Ha ha. As in Arsene Wenger, coach of Arsenal FC soccer team. Anyway, Prince William supports Aston Villa.
Will Baby be a Vogue Cover Model Before 18?
William Hill: 33-1
Will Baby Become Pro Soccer Star?
William Hill: 1,000-1
And One Final Thought:
"Everybody has got a chance to experience it in their own way, right down to the fact of betting on the names - is it going to be Frances or James or Baby Gaga?" said royal historian Robert Lacey.