I have been known to gamble from time to time, with betting sites often appearing in my internet history. Some betting sites also offer markets on politics. I’ve been waiting for the First Minister to appear for some time now, but with there ‘not being a contest’ it has been late in doing so.
But Ladbrokes have now set their odds for the coming race, and they make for some interesting reading.
And which horse comes up as the front runner? The journalists and the bookies seem to agree, it’s Carwyn Jones.
But what is also noteworthy is the odds on Huw Lewis are shorter than those on Edwina Hart. Edwina has long been tipped as the dark horse in this contest, and has been the most quiet during the summer recess regarding her own position. This means the odds on her are a reasonably long 5/1 compared to 3/1 on Huw Lewis, who seems to be frothing at the mouth to declare himself in.
And the one with a slightly odd shaped back leg bringing up the rear? Jane Hutt at 10/1.
Now, as I said, I like a flutter, so I obviously couldn’t resist putting my money somewhere.
Even at evens, Carwyn is a pretty tempting bet. But at 5/1, Edwina could turn out to be a nice little earner. So a massive £10 has just been put behind her.
Don’t quote me as saying that means I think she’ll win, I just think that those odds are a pretty good price for someone who could very much be this contest’s dark horse yet.
……I just hope she declares herself actually in or I just wasted some beer money!
Ladbrokes will also let you bet on others if you request them. I wonder what odds I could get on Ieuan Wyn Jones? Probably enough to retire if it was somehow right!
So, please let Freedom Central know where you’re placing your money. And I’m sure I’ll keep an eye on those odds as the race develops.
And no, if I win any money, I’m not buying you a drink so bugger off.
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