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Boris Backed off the Boards Ahead of London Mayoral Election, Sky Bet Reports
Tuesday's poll from YouGov, who have an impressive record in predicting this election, gave Boris just a 3% lead but nearest challenger, Labour candidate Ken Livingstone , is friendless in the next London mayor betting and his odds have drifted from 4/1 to 11/2.
Sky Bet spokeswoman, Helen Jacob , said: "Punters are backing Boris Johnson as though the votes were already cast. The polls suggest it's a closer run race than the odds, which have Boris as a shoo-in to win on Thursday."
In the betting without Johnson and Livingstone, Sky Bet make Liberal Democrats candidate Brian Paddick the 1/3 favourite, with Green candidate Jenny Jones a 9/2 shot and Independent Siobhan Benita available at 11/2.
Sky Bet Odds: Next London Mayor 2012
Boris Johnson 1/10
Ken Livingstone 11/2
Siobhan Benita 66/1
Brian Paddick 125/1
Next London mayor betting without Johnson/Livingstone
Brian Paddick 1/3
Jenny Jones 9/2
Siobhan Benita 11/2
Lawrence Webb 66/1
Carlos Cortiglia 200/1
Note: Which of the following will get the most 1st preference votes in the
London mayoral election?
Boris Johnson Vote Percentage - 1st Preference Vote Percentage
44.5% or under 5/6
Over 44.5% 5/6
Ken Livingstone Vote Percentage - 1st Preference Vote Percentage
38.5% or under 5/6
Over 38.5% 5/6
Siobhan Benita Vote Percentage - 1st Preference Vote Percentage
3.0% or under 5/6
Over 3.0% 5/6
Sky Bet is the sports betting division of Sky Betting and Gaming, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (Sky). One of the country's leading betting and gaming companies, Sky Bet is based in Leeds , West Yorkshire and fully licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). Sky Bet offers an online sports betting service http://www.skybet.com and boasts a recently enhanced mobile platform, Sky Bet Mobile. The Sky Bet app is free to download from the iTunes App store. Customers can also bet through their TV or by telephone.