UK Election Betting 2010

UK Election Betting Odds

On May 6th, 2010, Britain will cast their votes in a historic UK election that should bring an end to the Labour Party reign. David Cameron and Gordon Brown will know theiir fate in what is expected to be a relatively easy victory for Cameron and Co. In the modern era it’s a given that betting is available on almost major event and politics is not different. If you want to use your better judgement and bet on a winner in the upcoming election then there are ways for you to make money.

UK General Election Odds

Irish Bookie, Paddy Power, offer the widest range of markets and odds on the UK Election.

Odds to win the election are:

1/7 Conservatives

4/1 Labour

200/1 Liberal Democrats

The odds on us having a hung parliament are 13/8 with Paddy Power.

Representatives from Paddy Power have already announced that the early money is coming for a hung parliament.

An overall majority is defined as receiving 326 seats or more, and the odds of this being achieved are available for each party:
8/15 Conservative Majority
13/8 None (hung parliament)
11/1 Labour Majority

Betting on most of the major constituencies is available as well as markets on:
Most senior job held by a Lib Dem
Turnout %
Change in betting turnout
Labour vote % attained
Winner of televised debates

These are to name but a few. For a full list of betting opportunities visit the Paddy Power website.

UK Election Betting Summary

There are sure to be many ups and downs in the betting along the way as we discover what skeletons are in what closet and of course the all important televised debates will be key to persuading the swing voters. If you fancy a punt on the UK election, then it’s worthwhile checking out some free bets available with our online betting partners. Best of luck!

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