Online Bookies Target Larry King Retirement

It isn’t often we tackle an article about sports betting on YPC but, with all the recent  hype about the FIFA world cup and the millions that have changed hands in wagers, I’ve been spending some time browsing a few sites to see what else online punters are betting on these days.

The world of poker is responsible for some pretty outrageous proposition bets between players, but there appears to be no limit at all to what the cyber-bookies at sites such as William Hill Casino are prepared to offer odds on. Online, it seems, everything and everyone has the potential to give rise to a betting opportunity.

The latest personality to become the object of a flutter is veteran US talk-show host, Larry King. The popular CNN presenter recently announced his plan to retire and the immediate effect was to spur sports betting outlets around the world into inviting speculations from their punters as to who may become King’s successor and to put their money where their mouths are.

One of the early favourites to emerge was the British writer and broadcaster, Piers Morgan, well-known for his role as a judge in the show, “America’s Got Talent” and also for his appearance in “Celebrity Apprentice”.  Another British TV icon, Simon Cowell of the blockbuster “American Idols” is largely responsible for Morgan being favoured in the odds table, having brokered his candidacy quite vigorously. Bets on Morgan to succeed are currently receiving odds of 4-7.
 
Also in contention, at least according to the bookies, is comedienne, writer and actress, Joy Behar. The 67-year old zany lady is co-host of the talk show, “The View”. For her, the odds are 5-1 at the moment, but things could change.

Larry, it appears, also made a nomination of his own and one might have thought that it would carry more weight that Simon Cowell’s. His candidate for the prestigious position is Ryan Seacrest who is the current host of talent show, “American Idol”. Despite the recommendation, he is still trailing at odds of 7-1 a tad ahead of CNN’s own Anderson Cooper on 8-1.

If you are looking to make some serious money on this one without having to jimmy the children’s piggy bank, there are also three rank outsiders to choose from. You could try John Stewart from the Comedy Channel at 40-1 or go all the way and put your chips on comedian Jay Leno in the hope of cleaning up at 80-1.

More to the point, if you haven’t had a crack at online sports betting yet, then its time you did. For a fun venue with lots of value why not drop in at William Hill Casino.