Will Psychic Octopus Paul Stick with Spain?
He hasn’t been wrong so far so it’s no wonder that Paul’s predictions are considered a safe bet. With threats on his life, can Paul cope with the mounting pressure of having to correctly predict who will win the World Cup 2010 final?
Last updated: 09/07/2010 12:30 : It's official, Paul is backing Spain all the way - even in the World Cup 2010 final! But as we know, the psychic octopus has only been successful at predicting the outcome of German games. Tonight the world will really witness whether they can also bet on Spain.
Bookmakers are taking bets on Paul’s predictions and are even offering odds on who Paul may tip to win the World Cup 2010 final.
William Hill, Brittan’s leading bookmaker are offering even money on whichever team Paul tips to take home the title. Doing what they do best in style, William Hill even things up for all punters, so if you decide to go with the Netherlands or Spain, William Hill will offer you even money on your bet.
Visit William Hill’s official Octopus Betting Page where you can actually place a bet on whether Paul will correctly pick the winner.
But if you’re more concerned with Paul’s safety, rest assured that if Germany gets too dangerous, he can retire to Spain. Spanish Prime Minister Jose Zapatero has offered asylum to Paul who has in fact received numerous death threats in Germany. Depending on which way he goes for the World Cup final, Paul may have to give up the idea of retiring in sunny Spain and settle for clogs instead.
