Those obsessed with the British royal family were excited this week to hear that Prince William and Duchess Kate are expecting their third child. (Related: Why are we still so obsessed by the British royals?)
The British love to bet on all sorts of things including sports, politics and entertainment. So it’s no surprise that many Brits will place bets on the royal baby’s name, gender, date of birth and more.
The guy behind sportsbettingexperts.com (25+ year veteran oddsmaker Jim Murphy) has come up with a list of trusted predictions. Now grab your cup of Earl Grey Tea and enjoy! Pinkies up!
American odds listed (fractional odds in parenthesis)
GENDER OF ROYAL BABY?
Male: -120 (5/6)
Female: +100 (1/1)
WILL PRINCE WILLIAM AND DUCHESS KATE HAVE TWINS?
Yes: +750 (15/2)
No: -900 (1/9)
WILL PRINCE WILLIAM AND DUCHESS KATE HAVE TRIPLETS?
Yes: +1750 (35/2)
No: -3500 (1/35)
DAY OF ROYAL BABY’S BIRTH?
Monday: +500 (5/1)
Tuesday: +500 (5/1)
Wednesday: +500 (5/1)
Thursday: +500 (5/1)
Friday: +500 (5/1)
Saturday: +500 (5/1)
Sunday: +500 (5/1)
TIME OF ROYAL BABY’S BIRTH?
12:01 AM GMT to 6:00 AM GMT: +250 (5/2)
6:01 AM GMT to 12:00 PM GMT: +150 (3/2)
12:01 PM GMT to 6:00 PM GMT: +250 (5/2)
6:00 PM GMT to 12:00 AM GMT: +250 (5/2)
BIRTH WEIGHT OF ROYAL BABY?
Under 4 lbs 15 oz: +2500 (25/1)
5 lbs to 5 lbs 15 oz: +1500 (15/1)
6 lbs to 6 lbs 15 oz: +350 (7/2)
7 lbs to 7 lbs 15 oz: +150 (3/2)
8 lbs to 8 lbs 15 oz: +250 (5/2)
9 lbs to 9 lbs 15 oz: +450 (9/2)
Over 10 lbs: +1500 (15/1)
BIRTH LENGTH OF ROYAL BABY?
49 cm or under: +300 (3/1)
50 cm to 53 cm: -150 (2/3)
54 cm or over: +300 (3/1)
WILL THE BABY’S GENDER BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED BY THE ROYAL FAMILY PRIOR TO BIRTH?
Yes: +210 (21/10)
No: -250 (2/5)
WILL THE BABY’S NAME BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED BY THE ROYAL FAMILY PRIOR TO BIRTH?
Yes: +300 (3/1)
No: -350 (2/7)
WILL THE ROYAL FAMILY POST AN ULTRASOUND IMAGE ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM PRIOR TO THE BABY’S BIRTH?
Yes: +3750 (75/2)
No: -7500 (1/75)
WILL THE ROYAL BABY’S NAME RANK AMONG THE 10 MOST POPULAR IN THE UK FOR 2017?
Yes: +300 (3/1)
No: -350 (2/7)
WILL THE ROYAL BABY’S NAME BE EITHER THE MOST POPULAR BOY’S NAME (MUHAMMED) OR GIRL’S NAME (AMELIA) IN LONDON FOR 2017?
Yes: +3500 (35/1)
No: -7000 (1/70)
WILL THE ROYAL BABY’S NAME RANK AMONG THE 10 MOST POPULAR IN THE UNITED STATES FOR 2017?
Yes: +300 (3/1)
No: -350 (2/7)
THE ROYAL BABY’S FIRST NAME WILL BE?
Alice: +750 (15/2)
Arthur: +750 (15/2)
Victoria: +750 (15/2)
Alexander/Alexandra: +900 (9/1)
Edward: +900 (9/1)
Mary: +1250 (25/2)
Elizabeth: +1250 (25/2)
Charles: +1250 (25/2)
Albert: +1250 (25/2)
James: +1250 (25/2)
Phillip: +1500 (15/1)
Richard: +1500 (15/1)
Diana: +1500 (15/1)
Henry: +1750 (35/2)
Caroline: +1750 (35/2)
Frederick: +1750 (35/2)
Olivia: +1750 (35/2)
Grace: +2500 (25/1)
David: +2500 (25/1)
Spencer: +2500 (25/1)
Francis/Frances: +2500 (25/1)
Margaret: +2500 (25/1)
Ann/Anne: +2500 (25/1)
Beatrice: +2500 (25/1)
Emily: +2500 (25/1)
Sarah: +2500 (25/1)
Rose: +2500 (25/1)
Catherine/Kate: +2500 (25/1)
Charlotte: +2500 (25/1)
Amelia: +3500 (35/1)
Andrew: +3500 (35/1)
Helen/Helena: +3500 (35/1)
Daniel: +3500 (35/1)
Isabelle: +3500 (35/1)
Sebastian: +3500 (35/1)
Sophia: +3500 (35/1)
Fergal: +3500 (35/1)
Hunter: +7500 (75/1)
Bethany: +7500 (75/1)
Cortney/Courtney: +7500 (75/1)
Aloisius/Aloysius: +15000 (150/1)
Dino/Dean: +15000 (150/1)
Wayne: +15000 (150/1)
Caleb: +15000 (150/1)
Lita: +15000 (150/1)
Beckham: +15000 (150/1)
Ozzy: +25000 (250/1)
Misty: +25000 (250/1)
Brad: +25000 (250/1)
Elton: +25000 (250/1)
Ronnie James: +25000 (250/1)
Moxie: +25000 (250/1)
Gunner/Gunnar: +25000 (250/1)
Crystal: +25000 (250/1)
Barry: +25000 (250/1)
Bodhi: +50000 (500/1)
Elvis: +50000 (500/1)
Dwayne: +50000 (500/1)
Felony/Phelony: +50000 (500/1)
Tiffany/Tiffani: +50000 (500/
Donald: +50000 (500/1)
Axl: +50000 (500/1)
Any Other Name: +500 (5/1)
All wagers will be graded on official information announced regarding the third born child of Prince William and Kate Middleton.