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

Paul The Octopus Picks Spain

Paul the psychic octopus has predicted that Spain will defeat the Netherlands in the World Cup final on Sunday. He also predicted a win for Germany against Uruguay in the third place match. His selection of Spain is his first for a match not involving Germany. So far Paul has a 100% record in the tournament.

Paul made his prediction for South Africa’s World Cup final live from his tank at Sea Life Aquarium in the western German city of Oberhausen, the event was broadcast around the world. He correctly predicted all of Germany’s World Cup games, including a shock defeat by Serbia in the group stages and the ousting by Spain on Wednesday.

After that defeat, there were calls in Germany for Paul to be roasted with lemon juice and olive oil or turned into a plate of paella. But his owners said on Thursday that he is safe with them. “If Paul gets it wrong tomorrow, nothing is going to happen to him, to Paul,” said Sea Life’s Tanja Munzig.

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.