Paul The Octopus To Bankrupt Bookies

Bookmakers are sweating on the latest prediction from Paul The Octopus for this Sunday’s world cup final game between Spain and Holland in South Africa. This little eight armed wonder has correctly predicted the outcome of all Germany’s games in the world cup, including a prediction that Spain would beat ‘Die Mannschaft’, ironically Paul The Octopus was born in England but currently lives in an aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany.

Paul has already betrayed his own country by predicting a German win over England. He makes his predictions by eating one of the two mussels trapped in cube shaped containers, which are marked with the German national flag and the flag of Germany’s opponent in the upcoming game. The container that is chosen first by the octopus is the winner of that particular match.

Now bookmakers are worried that football fans will lump millions on the Octopuses prediction for the final. The eight legged oracle has even received death threats from furious Argentina fans who blame him for their defeat. Whilst fans are hoping to make a few squid of his predictions, bookmakers have vowed to turn him into sushi if his last prediction comes true!

Paddy Power bookmakers commented on their blog… thankfully Paul the psychic Octopus isn’t a Paddy Power customer.

William Hill bookmaker is so impressed by Paul’s predictive powers that it was offering even odds that he will pick the winner of the final on Sunday, between Spain and Holland.

“Punters are keen to keep on the right side of Paul’s tips, so we are giving them the chance to bet that he’ll pick the winner before they even know which side he has opted for,” said William Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

At least one punter was kicking himself for not paying attention to Paul. A man who staked a record