Christmas Betting Odds
15th December, 2008
Christmas Number One
Christmas is only ten days away and the build up is reaching new heights as the X factor final took place on Saturday. Alexandra Burke won the competition after three stunning performances in front of the nation.
It's all most a certainty that her rendition of 'Hallelujah' will be Christmas number one, but who will finish second? Last years X factor winner, Leona Lewis is hot favourite to finish closely behind Burke in the charts, with her version of Snow Patrols - Run and is priced at 1/2 with William Hill.
Geraldine McQueen (Peter Kay) is priced at 5/2 with his 'Winner's Song' which jokes about the winners of shows such as X factor and Strictly come dancing. Other artists include Aled Jones & Terry Wogan, John Sargent and Girls Aloud.
Christmas No.1 DVD
DVD's are a extremely popular Christmas present and millions will be brought over the festive period. But which will top the charts. Well it will most certainly be 'The Dark Night' which is priced at 1/10 with paddy Power. A big bet on this could earn you a decent return, but Mama Mia is second favourite priced at 3/1 with the Irish bookmakers.
Top Selling Christmas Toy (announced by Smyths Toystores Ire)
There's always one toy, gadget or gift which every child wants. This year it's set to be the High School Musical Dance Mat. This cool piece of kit is priced at 3-1 to win this years best selling toy.
By Jamie
