Christmas Number One Betting
Christmas Number One Betting is a fairly unique event in that it is one of the few (and certainly most popular) aspect of the UK pop charts to attract ~Online Betting punters in their droves. As a reflection of this popularity, many UK licensed Internet bookmakers now offer fixed-odds for predicting which single will make it to the top spot over the festive period.
Christmas Number One with Free Betting Online
So who do you think will reach it to the top this year and join the ranks of past winners like Slade, The St. Winifreds School Choir, Band Aid, Bob the Builder, and the inimitable Sir Cliff Richard? Xmas is definitely a time for giving, sharing, and (ahem) gambling, as it is one of the few times of year when bookie"s odds gain a considerable amount of media attention, and an eager nation wagers on which sleighbell infested ditty will annoy us all through the Queen"s speech. Altogether now: "Christmas time, Mistletoe and wine..."
Christmas Number one Betting Information
The standard Music Betting markets for the Xmas number one are straight win markets with fixed odds being offered for the top singles at the time and the favourites to reach the top of the Xmas hit parade. The Xmas single markets are usually categorised under "specials". Odds generally appear towards the end of the year, for obvious reasons, and long-term markets are unusual.
Christmas number one betting Tip
Sportingbet are offering bets on this years festive contest and are also shouting about cash and Christmas prizes. They are currently running down their own top 20.
Recent Christmas No.1 Singles
| 1996 | Spice Girls | Two Become One |
| 1997 | Spice Girls | Too Much |
| 1998 | Spice Girls | Goodbye |
| 1999 | Westlife | I Have A Dream |
| 2000 | Bob The Builder | Can We Fix It |
| 2001 | Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman | Somethin" Stupid |
| 2002 | Girls Aloud | Sound Of The Underground |
| 2003 | Michael Andrews feat. Gary Jules | Mad World |
| 2004 | Band Aid 20 | Do They Know It"s Christmas |
| 2005 | Shayne Ward | That"s My Goal |
| 2006 |
Leona Lewis |
A Moment Like This |
| 2007 | - | - |
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