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The controversial Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is certain President Obama is a lock for another four years in the White House. How certain? With over 24 hours remaining before an official winner is declared, the company is already paying out over $800,000 to the gamblers who picked Obama over Romney.
Paddy Power announced the move in a half-page ad that ran in today's Irish Times and the Times of London. Not very surprising coming from the bookie that temporarily changed its name to "O'Bama Power" last year, but the early payout and the provocative ad still bothered a few people.
A spokesperson for the company defended the decision, saying "Romney gave it a good shot and is doing well in the popular vote, but we suspect he's had his moment in the sun and is likely to be remembered more for his legendary gaffes than presidential potential."
He continued: "The overall betting trend has shown one way traffic for Obama and punters seemed to have called it 100 percent correct. Despite Romney appealing to the large evangelical and senior vote, America's sticking with black and cool."
http://gawker.com/5957867/irish-betting-company-so-sure-obama-will-win-its-paying-out-a-day-early
YOU JUST gotta love the Irish!!
Thekaspervote
(32,778 posts)DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)Always good to see a new name pop up.
mrmpa
(4,033 posts)I posted this a couple of weeks ago. A Bostonian living in Ireland calling the election for President Obama.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021640132
DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)(actually, I'm kidding. almost five years and we've yet to even raise our voices, let alone argue) Hmph...so much for my "Irish Temper!"
mrmpa
(4,033 posts)and from my mother's Polish heritage, I get a stubborn streak. Add them together I am one hell of a woman!