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  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Betting Specials

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    What’s the betting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get engaged in 2017? Paddy Power has all the markets you need for the next big royal wedding.

  • What Will Be the Value of Bitcoin at the End of 2017?

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    Bitcoin hit a new record price this week, so let’s check the odds on whether these gains will continue or if the price will fall again.

  • Betting on the Irish Lottery with Paddy Power

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    If you’d like to put some money on the Irish Lottery but want lower odds to play with, we’ll show you all the novelty markets offered by Paddy Power.

  • Will Cannabis Be Legal in the UK by 2020?

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    We’re wondering what’s the betting that recreational use of cannabis will be legalised in the United Kingdom by the year 2020.

  • Betting on the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature

    Betting on the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature

    The Nobel Prize in Literature is a hugely popular event both among the general public and punters. Find out the bookies' favourites for 2015 and the odds for some of the likely and less likely winners.

  • When Will There Be a Referendum to Widen the Grounds for Abortion?

    When Will There Be a Referendum to Widen the Grounds for Abortion?

    Over the past few years, there have been many personalities and politicians fighting to change the laws on abortion. Some defend the grounds for abortion should be widened to allow more reasons. When do you think will there be a referendum to widen the grounds for abortion?

  • Bet on the Future Status of Gibraltar

    Bet on the Future Status of Gibraltar

    Gibraltar is a territory which is part of the UK but located at the south of Spain. While Spain claims to own Gibraltar, it technically belongs to the UK. Will Gibraltar's status change in the near future?

  • What Will Be the Next Irish State Asset to Be Sold?

    What will be the Next Irish State Asset to Be Sold?

    In a bid to reduce the national debt crisis in Ireland, the government announced that they would be selling off various Irish state assets. After cuts to public services, the Irish government set about selling airports, train services and many other assets. What will be the next Irish state asset to be sold?

  • Bet on the Next Person to Appear on the £20 Note after Adam Smith

    Bet on the Next Person to Appear on the £20 Note after Adam Smith

    Currently, the world awaits who will be the next face of the £20 note. Although the Queen is featured on the banknote, Adam Smith is pictured on the reverse side. The public has until July 19th to submit their nominations via the website. The decision will be made in early 2016. Who do you think could be the next face on the £20 note?

  • Who Will Be Crowned the Next Monarch after Queen Elizabeth II?

    Who Will Be Crowned the Next Monarch after Queen Elizabeth II?

    The current British monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. Her oldest son, Charles, is next-in-line to the throne. However, this does not mean that Prince Charles will definitely be crowned the next monarch after his mother, Queen Elizabeth. Who do you think will be crowned after Queen Elizabeth II?