The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has set off a wave of concern over how and when the spill will under control. With the story making headlines for weeks, online sports books are taking advantage by offering odds on the fallout from the spill.
Paddy Power has begun to take bets on which species will be eliminated from the BP disaster. While some critics believe that Paddy Power is exploiting a tough situation, the company is sticking to its guns of being out in front on the gambling front.
“We hope this betting will highlight the environmental catastrophe unfolding right now as a result of the BP oil spill,” said Paddy Power, in a press release. “It’s a sure bet we’ll lose some marine species, the only question is, which ones?”
The Kemp’s Riley Turtle is tops on the betting list. The species is already endangered and migrates to the Gulf this time of year. Anyone wishing to bet on these turtles will receive odds of 4/5.
The Bluefin Tuna is second on the list with odds of 6/4. Three different species qualify for the long shots at 20/1. The Gulf Sturgeon, Smalltooth Sawfish, and Elkhorn Coral all offer gamblers a chance to return $20 for every $1 wagered.
The BP oils spill species proposition has only been up for a short period of time, but dozens of bets have already come in. Below is a full list of species and their odds of extinction at Paddy Power.
Kemp’s Ridley Turtle 4/5
Bluefin Tuna 6/4
Leatherback Sea Turtle 8/1
Brown Pelicans 8/1
Loggerhead Turtle 12/1
Sperm Whale 16/1
Blue Whale 16/1
gulf Sturgeon 20/1
Smalltooth Sawfish 20/1
Elkhorn coral 20/1
