William Hill News | politics

Oh brother… IS David threat to Ed?

2012-02-06T16:04:15+00:00

With David Miliband suddenly very visible in the media spotlight, William Hill have cut the odds of him succeeding his brother Ed as leader of the Labour party from 8/1 to 7/1 joint second favourite.

‘As anyone with a male sibling will know, brotherly love has its limits, although it may well be that David is just making himself more visible in order to protect Ed from criticism.But on the other hand he wouldn't be a true politician if he didn't still harbour his own hopes of high office' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills offer 6/4 that Ed Miliband does NOT lead Labour into the next General Election,1/ 2 that he DOES.

Next Labour leader: 6/4 Yvette Cooper; 7/1 J Murphy; D Miliband; 8 C Umanna; 12 D Alexander; 14 E Balls.

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You bet Mitt muscle will overpower the Newt!

2012-02-01T10:01:48+00:00

William Hill now make Mitt Romney 1/25 favourite (stake 25 units to make profit of 1 unit) to be the Republican candidate to take on Barack Obama in the race to the White House following his victory in Florida. 'This result seems to kill off the Gingrich challenge and we would be extremely surprised if Romney does not go on to become the candidate' said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.
And Hills have also shortened the odds for Romney to become President, from 6/4 to 5/4 following his win. 'It is a two horse race, but although Romney is gathering momentum he still has something to make up on Obama, who remains odds-on favourite at 4/7' added Sharpe.

To be Republican candidate....1/25 Romney; 9/1 Gingrich; 25/1 Paul; 50/1 Santorum

To win Presidential race - 4/7 Obama; 5/4 Romney; 25/1 Gingrich; 66/1 Paul; 125/1 Santorum

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Romney rolling again?

2012-01-28T09:53:56+00:00

Despite Newt Gingrich promising to colonise the moon should he become President, Mitt Romney has gained strength in the campaign to become Republican candidate after a strong showing in this week's debate and a tv ad campaign designed to boost his profile in Forida, the next stop on the primary trail.

And William Hill have seen bets pouring in for Romney to come out on top in Florida, slashing his odds from 6/5 to 1/12 favourite, while support for Gingrich has virtually dried up, forcing his odds out from 8/13 favourite to 6/1.

‘The momentum Newt built up in South Carolina seems to be dissipating, and even offering the moon to his supporters has failed to stop the move away from him and back to Mitt Romney'.

TO WIN IN FLORIDA.....1/12 Romney; 6/1 Gingrich; 20/1 Santorum; 66 Paul
TO BECOME REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE- 1/8 Romney; 9/2 Gingrich; 20/1 Paul; 40/1 Santorum
TO WIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION- 4/6 Obama; 6/4 Romney; 10/1 Gingrich; 40/1 Paul; 100/1 Santorum

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Scots to be independent by 2020?

2012-01-25T19:53:49+00:00

Bookmakers William Hill offer odds of 7/1 that Scotland will secure independence by January 1, 2020, but offer 1/16 that they will not.

'As yet even the date of the referendum is in doubt, let alone the outcome' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills have cut their odds for the Referendum to take place in 2014 from 4/5 to 4/6, and for a Yes to independence majority when it does happen from 7/2 to 3/1.

'It seems that the more Westminster tries to get involved the more Scots decide they are in favour of independence' added Sharpe.

When will the Scottish Referendum take place: 2012/13: 6/4;......2014: 4/6.......2015 or later: 7/1

What will the outcome of a Scottish Referendum on independence be: Yes to independence: 3/1.......No to independence: 2/9

(Bets stands as long as ONLY one question AND two options are available on ballot paper)

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Sir ‘Fred the Shred’ 6/4 to be stripped of knighthood

2012-01-20T09:17:26+00:00

Bookmakers William Hill offer odds of 6/4 that Sir Fred 'The Shred' Goodwin will have his knighthood removed this year.

Sir Fred Goodwin was in charge of the Royal Bank of Scotland as it headed for collapse before being rescued by tax payers money which has made him probably the most reviled public figure of the financial crisis.

Now it appears that David Cameron is "sympathetic" to calls that he lose the honours that were bestowed on him for "services to banking".

"Sir Fred's knighthood looks to be under threat, with the PM reportedly supporting its removal," said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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Bookies pay out twice after Iowa rick

2012-01-19T16:48:09+00:00

Romney win was a 'mitt-stake', so:
Bookies pay out twice after Iowa rick

Having once declared Mitt Romney to be the winner of the Iowa Primary, officials have now declared that Rick Santorum was the actual winner - and bookmakers William Hill have announced that they will pay out on both men as a 'gesture of goodwill'.

'Once again a bookmaker is subsidising someone else's 'mitt-stake' but we do not want our customers to suffer for someone else's apparent incompetence' said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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Can Ken Livingstone defy Mayoral odds?

2012-01-19T16:02:37+00:00

Ken odds tumble after opinion poll boost

Despite going ahead of Boris Johnson in an opinion poll, Ken Livingstone remains second favourite to win the London Mayoral election - but William Hill have cut his odds significantly from 2/1 to 13/8, and lengthened long-time favourite Boris from 4/11 to 4/9.

‘Opinion poll results do influence political punters and we expect to see money coming in for a Ken victory, but whether he can replace Boris as favourite remains to be seen' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

To win Mayoral Election.......4/9 Boris Johnson; 13/8 Ken Livingstone; 66/1 Brian Paddick; 10/1 Jenny Jones. Others on request.

Ed Miliband Out Odds Slashed

2012-01-13T19:07:54+00:00

William Hill have slashed their odds about Ed Miliband not leading Labour into the next General Election from 2/1 to 8/11 after a sudden rush of bets. They now offer Even money that he WILL still be leader when the Election takes place. 'In the space of a few minutes we received a sudden rush of interest in backing Ed Miliband to have stood down as leader before the Election - bookies can't afford to ignore unusual betting patterns of that nature, so we slashed the odds' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.'The last time a leader was odds against to lead his Party into an Election it was Iain Duncan Smith!' added Sharpe.

TO SUCCEED ED MILIBAND - 7/4 Yvette Cooper; 6/1 Chuka Umanna; 7/1 Jim Murphy; 10/1 David Miliband; 12/1 Ed Balls; Douglas Alexander; 14/1 Rachel Reeves; 16/1 Andy Burnham; James Purnell; 25/1 Alistair Darling. Others on request.

ED MILIBAND TO LEAD LABOUR INTO NEXT GENERAL ELECTION - 8/11 No; Evens Yes.

TO WIN NEXT GENERAL ELECTION WITH OBVERALL MAJORITY - 6/4 Lab; 7/4 Cons; 2/1 No overall majority; 100/1 Lib Dems.

Salmond odds-on to get his way on referendum date

2012-01-11T09:41:08+00:00

William Hill make it an odds-on shot that the referendum on Scottish independence will take place during Alex Salmond's preferred year, offering odds of 4/5 for the vote to be held in 2014.

'This one is likely to run and run but we just favour the date debate going in Alex Salmond's favour - and, as a former racing tipster he understands odds, and probably wouldn't be holding out for a date if he didn't think it was odds-on that he could deliver it' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

However, Hills believe that a Yes vote is unlikely, offering 7/2 that the verdict will be pro-independence.

'All the polls currently appear to suggest that a majority are not in favour of independence' added Sharpe.

Despite this, Hills have seen support for Scotland to become independent by 2020 and have cut their odds from 9/1 to 7/1, offering 1/16 that it doesn't happen.

When will the Scottish Referendum take place: 2012/13: 5/4 - 2014: 4/5 - 2015 or later: 7/1

What will the outcome of a Scottish Referendum on independence be: Yes to independence:7/2 No to independence: 1/6

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Will Scotland be independent by 2020? :Yes - 7/1; No - 1/16.

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Romney past post in New Hampshire - Now For S.Carolina

2012-01-09T14:00:31+00:00

William Hill are so convinced Mitt Romney will win tomorrow's New Hampshire primary that they are taking bets on who will finish second - and have already opened a book on the next primary in S Carolina, on Jan 21, for which Romney has been installed as 2/5 favourite.

Romney is also 1/5 favourite with William Hill to emerge as the Republican candidate to take on Barack Obama in this year's US Presidential Election. 'Political gamblers expect Mitt's momentum from Iowa to propel him to the nomination' said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.
But Hills make Obama 8/11 favourite to win the race for a second time, with Romney 6/4; Ron Paul and Rick Santorum both 20/1; Newt Gingrich 33/1; John Huntsman 40/1; Rick Perry 66/1.

To Win New Hampshire Primary- 1/50 Romney; 16/1 Paul; 25/1 Huntsman; Santorum; 33/1 Gingrich; 100/1 Perry.

Betting without Romney - 2/5 Paul; 4/1 Huntsman/Santorum; 12/1 Gingrich; 66/1 Perry.

To Be Republican candidate - 1/5 Romney; 8/1 Santorum; 12/1 Paul; 14/1 Gingrich; 20/1 Huntsman; 50/1 Perry.

Party to win election - 8/11 Democrats; Evens Republicans; 80/1 Independent.