Proving that you can bet on anything, the folks over at some random gambling site have posted odds on the National Spelling Bee.
Will the Winner be a Male or Female?
Male -140
Female +120
Will the Winner be Home Schooled?
Yes +200
No -250
Will the Winner be from California, New York, or Texas?
Yes +400
No -700
Will the Winner be from Indiana, Ohio, or Pennsylvania?
Yes +350
No -600
Will the Winner be from Canada?
Yes +2000
No -3000
Length of the winning word:
Over 9 ½ letters -145
Under 9 ½ letters +125
Will the winning word contain the letter `E’?
Yes -230
No +190
Will the winning word end with `E’, `S’, `T’, or `D’?
Yes -135
No +115
Last year, the winner was a 13 year old boy from California and the winning word was “appoggiatura”. And if you think that will help you determine what to bet this year, you should probably call someone for help with your gambling problem.
