Seven Ways You Can Bet On Christmas In The UK This Year

Posted: October 11, 2021

Updated: October 11, 2021

As the first hints of a cold dark winter show themselves people have begun to bet on Christmas in the UK looking a bit bleak, especially for Boris Johnson.

Anyone in the UK gambling laws of common sense would have prevented Brexit were proved wrong. Brexit went ahead, and now Britain is reaping the rewards. It’s a mess. Ministers, of course, blame everyone else or ignore the problems they face. However whilst they shrug it all off this situation does make for some interesting betting opportunities. You might not get odds on these at online bookies in the UK like Bet365, but here’s seven ways to bet on Christmas 2021.

1. Snow At Christmas

Lots of people bet on a White Christmas. It’s quite traditional in the UK. They used to check the air ministry roof for snow on the day for confirmation. These days it’s a little more scientific but the principle is still the same. Of course, climate change may mean we see precious little snow in the UK in the coming years. So you’ll find the odds on a White Christmas quite long at Bet365 etc. However, given the UK’s luck, this year you could probably back Britain to have a blizzard.

2. Petrol At Christmas

This is an interesting bet on Christmas. Fuel is vital for a nation’s wellbeing at the best of times. Doubly so at Christmas. People travel to visit relatives, the stores need more supplies and we all get more deliveries at home. However this year it is touch and go that your local petrol station will actually have any petrol at all. We have already seen panic buying, and those who like to bet on sports in the UK at Bet365 will probably suggest that’s just the start as the crisis bites more.

3. Food At Christmas

Empty shelves is never a good sign. Unfortunately you can bet on Christmas in the UK seeing a few more of those. The government denies there are any supply chain issues whilst products go missing from the shops. So there are good odds on Christmas looking and tasting a little different this year. Far from resembling the traditional Victorian-style feast, Christmas dinner this year could be a sparse affair. Not that anyone will really lament the absence of Brussel sprouts.

4. Staff At Christmas

Typically each year there are hordes of extra jobs available over the festive season. Stores and businesses of all varieties need more people to cope with the added workload. Unfortunately, this year stores and businesses haven’t been able to get enough staff in the first place. So whilst Bet365 and other online sportsbook sites in the UK might not give you odds on it you can bet on Christmas shopping this year being even more stressful than usual. You better enjoy queuing….

5. Heating At Christmas

Energy prices in the UK are rising fast. Frighteningly fast. Privatization and deregulation of the industry has meant some serious business failures, and some very aggressive price hikes. Some bills are going up by a whopping 30% this winter as people swap suppliers. At a time the government is removing money from the poorest in society that’s truly dire. You can now bet on Christmas being very cold for some people this year. Even if they don’t get a White Christmas.

6. Drivers At Christmas

Yes, yes those of you hitting up online betting sites in the UK like Bet365 are unlikely to find odds on this one. However you can bet on Christmas pretty much hinging on them. Many of the issues that face the UK stem from this lack of HGV drivers. Brexit has kept foreign drivers away and they’re not tempted to return. So the shops will lack products, the forecourts petrol and some restaurants will run out of chicken. The odds on Christmas being quite grim are getting shorter.

7. Boris Johnson Keeping His Job At Christmas

So all of this means you can bet on Boris Johnson appearing quite precarious this winter. Indeed the odds on Boris Johnson still having his job come the New Year are going to get quite long. Britain has seen a winter of discontent before, and just look what happened to that government. So you can bet on Christmas making or breaking Bojo’s future and perhaps that of his party. Which means as Britain falls into chaos the Tories may find themselves toppling from power.