Joseph O’Neill early favourite for 2008 Booker
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008Betting on the 2008 Booker Prize has started, with O’Neill’s Netherland quoted at the shortest odds.
Why bookies close books on book awards
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008A UK bookmaker has confirmed what many suspected about literary award ceremonies.
Betfair makes “Disgrace” favourite in Booker Prize betting
Saturday, June 28th, 2008J M Coetzee’s novel is trading near 1/5 in a small Best of the Booker betting exchange market. Is an SP scam in the offing?
Don’t judge a Booker by its cover
Friday, June 20th, 2008The public will bestow the Best of the Booker award on merit, not on reputation - and there is value in betting against the favourite for this book award.
Rose Tremain wins Orange Prize
Friday, June 6th, 2008The betting favourite has scooped the prestigious women’s fiction award with The Road Home.