Yesterday's
Bettingzone Market News:
1000: The biggest gamble in Booker Prize history is set to land a six-figure payout for punters next week.
Their support has forced the odds of unknown New Zealand writer Lloyd Jones' 'Mister Pip' down from 20/1 to 6/4 favourite to beat former hot favourite Ian McEwan's On Chesil Beach.
"There has never been a betting plunge like this on the Booker," said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.
"Jones was 20/1 outsider of the field at the long-list stage yet when the short-list was announced he had been so heavily backed that he became clear favourite, ahead of former winner Ian McEwan.
"If Jones wins on Tuesday night we will be making a six-figure payout to happy literary punters."
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Hmmm. It wouldn't surprise me if it does win. Me? I've no idea who the winner will be.
