UK Punters Betting On The Weather
Tuesday, December 21th, 2010 - Alfie Williams.
In the UK, the weather is never an exciting conversation topic, but this year’s winter storms have caused a flurry of excitement in the country – especially among bookmakers and punters. This year, online sportsbooks operators have seen an influx of activity from players looking to make some extra cash by betting on the weather!
Roland Orchard from East Essex had hired a vintage train to take 200 travelers to the Olympia Horse Show in Kensington. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions, Roland was unable to find an insurance provider that was willing to cover the cost of his trip. So, he placed a £50wager at 100-to-1 odds that there would be a disruption on the Hastings to London line.
Although his train made it through on time, there were, in fact, many delays on the line and Roland was the proud winner of a £5,050 jackpot. He confirmed that he will be donating his winnings to charity.
Some of the most popular online sportsbetting now have sections dedicated solely to weather. Punters can bet on the possibility of there being a White Christmas in the UK and Ireland, across Europe and in various locations across the world. If you’re thinking of making a wager, Shetland, Aviemore and Belfast are your best bets in the UK while Chicago, Moscow and Toronto are sure things in worldwide cities.
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