Bookmakers in the UK have reduced the odds heavily on a white Christmas after Arctic winds have hit the UK.These winds are expected to see temperatures across the UK drop to well below zero through this week, with Scotland and the North of England being the hardest hit, leading many to speculate that a white Christmas may just be on the cards.
Annual tradition
Betting on the possibility of snow at Christmas has become quite a lucrative enterprise for UK bookies, with many placing a bet in the hope that a little magic will happen, but despite expectation being high in recent years, they have normally led to disappointment to those hoping for a proper postcard Christmas.The winds coming across from the Arctic far from guarantee a white Christmas, especially as we are still over ten days away from the festive celebrations, but those winds are enough to see odds be slashed by bookmakers.
Changes in the rules
Previously, the bookmakers would only pay out for a white Christmas if snow fell directly on the MET Office building in London, that has since changed, and now those making bets can pick the cities they perceive it likely to snow in on December 25th.Where you bet on snow also makes a big difference to the odds, with Aberdeen Airport being at 6/4 at William Hill, while Paddy Power has Bristol Airport up at 8/1.Novelty bets have come under fire over recent years, so expect there to be less advertising than there has been about white Christmas bets as bookies try to stay on the good side of the UK Gambling Commission as we run up to everyone’s favourite season, whether it be snow filled or otherwise!