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17/12/2007
British Punters Bet On A White Christmas
More than £1 million is expected to be gambled on the prospect of a white Christmas, bookmakers are predicting.
However, weather forecasters are warning that those making a bet could be wasting their money.
Forecasters from MeteoGroupUK, the Met Office and Sky News have all said that a white Christmas is extremely unlikely this year, with predictions suggesting that Christmas is likely to be wet, windy and milder than it has been recently, instead.
However, gamblers are still refusing to heed the predictions, with punters in London being especially keen to place bets on a white Christmas.
(KMcA)
However, weather forecasters are warning that those making a bet could be wasting their money.
Forecasters from MeteoGroupUK, the Met Office and Sky News have all said that a white Christmas is extremely unlikely this year, with predictions suggesting that Christmas is likely to be wet, windy and milder than it has been recently, instead.
However, gamblers are still refusing to heed the predictions, with punters in London being especially keen to place bets on a white Christmas.
(KMcA)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
