Friday, December 31th, 2010 - Alfie Williams.
We all know that Brits love betting on just about anything. The most recent hot topic at online sportsbooks was the weather, as the UK was hit with an unexpected blast of winter weather in the past couple of weeks. Now, the focus has shifted to the Royal Wedding, as punters begin to place bets on a few of the important aspects of the Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton.
In one of the most active betting sites out there, where one line allows players to place wagers on who they think the best man will be. Of course, the odds seem to favour Prince Harry with 1/25. Odds on any other friend or family member are matched at 8/1. The odds of Maid of Honour favour Pippa Middleton (1/12) and Zara Philllips (8/1). All others would pay out 10/1.
Other interesting markets give punters the chance to bet on the colour of the dress. Surprisingly brown, green, red, pink and yellow are all options. Punters can also choose to bet on the colour of the queen’s hat, picking from a wide array of shades, including orange, red, black, white and apricot.
It will certainly be interesting to see how the action unfolds as more details about the Royal Wedding are revealed.