Royal baby? You can bet on it

Who's cashing in on the royal pregnancy? Betting shops.

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Can you spot Kate's baby bump?

Punters (bettors) in Britain have a range of possible wagers from betting agencies William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. Odds as of Tuesday morning:

Multiple Birth?

Paddy Power: Twins: 8-1; Triplets 100-1; Quadruplets or more 500-1

How Big?

Paddy Power: Under 5 pounds, 5-1; 6 pounds to 6 pounds 15 ounces, 7-2

Name of Baby

Paddy Power: Catherine 20-1, Diana 9-1, William 16-1, Britney 500-1

Ladbrokes: Catherine 16-1, Diana 12-1, Charles 10-1, Arsene 500-1

Arsene?

Ha ha. As in Arsene Wenger, coach of Arsenal FC soccer team. Anyway, Prince William supports Aston Villa.

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William and Kate expecting a baby

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William Hill: 33-1

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William Hill: 1,000-1

And One Final Thought:

"Everybody has got a chance to experience it in their own way, right down to the fact of betting on the names - is it going to be Frances or James or Baby Gaga?" said royal historian Robert Lacey.

[MrRightOn]

I just can't understand the American media's admiration for the Royal family. If memory serves me correctly, our forefathers gave their lives to escape the oppression of the English monarchy. What the hell? ... Americans don't give a crap about the Royal family. Please, stop with the reporting everytime they hiccup. We're sick of the Royal family!!!

[FormerUSMCSergeant]

This shows just how absurd the world has become. Now we can expect news space to be taken daily by day-by-day updates on the pregnancy.
Sheesh.